Replacement of Hazardous Operations (HAZOPS) Roof at the Eastern Regional Research Center

The USDA Agricultural Research Service is preparing to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the replacement of the roof on the Hazardous Operations Building (HAZOPS) at the Eastern Regional Research Center in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. The project involves comprehensive roof replacement work on a single-story building originally constructed in 1950, covering approximately 1,690 square feet, with three primary roof areas designated as A, B, and C. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, tools, and supervision necessary to complete the roof replacement in accordance with detailed specifications and design drawings, with an expected performance period of approximately 60 days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The procurement is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 238160, with a contract award based on the lowest price that meets all technical requirements. The solicitation, anticipated to be available on www.sam.gov around September 2, 2025, will include detailed technical specifications, drawings, and other relevant documents. Proposals are due by September 17, 2025, and must be submitted electronically via email to the designated contact. The project emphasizes strict adherence to security and confidentiality protocols, especially concerning the distribution of drawings, which are marked with Distribution Statement E and require verification of contractor capability and compliance with government security standards before release. The contract will also require bid bonds, as well as performance and payment bonds from the successful offeror. Additional details, including the possibility of a site visit, will be provided in the official solicitation documents.