RECOVERY - Architect and Engineering Services for Replace Critical Mechanical and Electrical Systems at the Southeast Poultry Research Lab, Building 35, in Athens, Georgia.

The contract involves a firm-fixed price task order for architect and engineering services focused on replacing critical mechanical and electrical systems at the Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory, Building 35, located in Athens, Georgia. This project is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and aims to improve essential infrastructure at the research facility. The work falls under the NAICS code 541330, indicating specialized engineering services. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service plans to modify the existing task order to extend its period of performance without any additional cost. Key points of contact for the contract are Dianne Hoffman and Janice M. Speth, both contract specialists reachable via email and phone. The modification does not alter the contract's original value, maintaining a zero-dollar cost adjustment, signaling that the extension is for timeline adjustment rather than scope or financial changes. The contract supports ongoing infrastructure upgrades crucial to the operational capacity of the research lab.