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Lighting Renovation for USDA ARS in Ames, IA

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1232SA26Q0962Federal

Response Deadline08/18/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

NAICS

238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation ContractorsView NAICS

Place of Performance

Ames, IA, 50010, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

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C04g+Attachment+7+SF1413+Subcontractor+Acknowlegement.pdf

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C04b+Attachment+2+Specifications+1160423.pdf

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C04c+Attachment+3+Drawings+1160423.pdf

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C04f+Attachment+6+ARS_372_REQUEST+FOR+PAYMENT+TRANSMITTAL.pdf

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C04e+Attachment+5++ARS_371_CONSTRUCTION+PROGRESS.pdf

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C04a+Attachment+1+Statement+of+Work+1160423.pdf

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C04d+Attachment+4+Wage+Determination.pdf

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C04+SF1442+RFQ+1232SA26Q0962.pdf

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PhaseCombined Synopsis

PostedJul 17

Combined Synopsis

Response DeadlineAug 18

Submission deadline

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08/18/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTCin about 1 month

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

Contacts1 person available

OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

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Office AddressBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

Contacts

Michael Sherlock

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Full Description

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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0962 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a lighting renovation for USDA ARS in Ames, IA.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238210 The small business size standard is $19.0M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

The magnitude of construction is between $1,700,000 and 2,300,000.

A bid bond will be required along with quote submission. Performance and payment bonds will also be required after award. See the solicitation documents for more details.

Mandatory site visit RSVP information is located in the SF1442 attachment along with other important information, clauses, submission requirements and evaluation factors.

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