Remove Walk-in Cooler located in B1, SB46 (Athens, GA)

This solicitation, numbered 1232SA26Q0361, is a combined synopsis and request for quotations issued under FAR Part 12 for the removal of a walk-in cooler located in Room B1, SB46 at the United States National Poultry Research Center in Athens, Georgia, along with the construction of a dividing wall between adjacent rooms. The procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238910, with a small business size standard of $19 million, and is open only to responsible small business concerns. The requirement mandates that contractors provide a detailed proposal with a comprehensive cost breakdown, perform all labor and logistics including disassembly, hauling, and cleanup, and comply with strict site access, safety, and waste management protocols. All work must be completed within 120 days of notice to proceed, with regular operations restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding government holidays. The contractor must also submit a Site Safety Specific Plan within 14 days of award, ensure daily removal of construction materials, adhere to facility security protocols including background checks and escort requirements, and follow all applicable COVID-19 precautions as directed by lab personnel. The quotation submission deadline has been extended through successive amendments, with the final deadline set for June 30, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST. Quotations must be submitted exclusively via email to Spencer Hamilton at spencer.hamilton@usda.gov and must include signed SF-1442 forms with the vendor’s Unique Entity Identifier, acknowledgement of all amendments via SF-30, and certification of SAM.gov registration and annual representations. Offers must remain firm for 90 calendar days after the due date. Evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach, where only the lowest-priced submission will initially be assessed for technical acceptability—failure to meet the minimum thresholds in past performance or technical compliance will disqualify a quote regardless of price. The contract incorporates FAR clauses covering inspection and acceptance (52.246-12), changes (52.243-5), electronic fund transfers, security requirements, whistleblower protections, and anti-trafficking compliance. Additionally, contractors must certify compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws and affirm that neither they nor any subcontractor engage in DEI practices violating Title VI or VII of the Civil Rights Act. Payment terms