Renovate Building 6403 Containment Lab

The Science and Technology Mission Lab’s Arthropod Quarantine Facility, located in Edinburg, Texas, is undergoing a major renovation under Contract No. 12639526Q0184 to modernize its critical infrastructure. The facility, designated as Building 6403, houses a high-security containment environment essential for biological control programs, insect strain development, and invasive species testing. It includes an extensive array of specialized spaces such as twelve walk-in environmental growth chambers, multiple laboratories, greenhouse complexes, potting and washing areas, autoclave rooms, dressing and shower facilities, and secured access zones requiring strict biocontainment protocols. The renovation will comprehensively upgrade the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to meet current safety and operational standards, along with refreshing interior finishes throughout the facility to ensure continued reliability and compliance with biosafety requirements. This project is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 236220, open for bids until August 24, 2026, with full solicitation details posted on SAM.gov. The contracting office is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, under the Department of Agriculture, and all performance work will occur at the Edinburg location. Jim Roloff serves as the primary point of contact for inquiries and submissions, and the facility’s continued functionality is vital to national agricultural biosecurity efforts involving arthropod research and containment.