Replacement of Sanitary Drain Piping (Athens, GA)

The United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, is soliciting quotes for the replacement of existing HDPE sanitary drain piping with welded 316L stainless steel drain piping at the United States National Poultry Research Center in Athens, Georgia. This procurement is issued as a Request for Quotation under FAR Part 12 as a combined synopsis/solicitation and is set aside entirely for small business concerns with a North American Industry Classification System code of 237110 and a small business size standard of $39.5 million. The contract is evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, where past performance serves as a pass/fail gate—any quotation rated unacceptable will be disqualified regardless of price. Quotations must be submitted by email to Spencer Hamilton at spencer.hamilton@usda.gov and must include a completed SF-1442 form with pricing, signatures, and the SAM Unique Entity Identifier, along with acknowledgment of all amendments. The quote submission deadline has been extended to July 8, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST. All offerors must maintain an active SAM.gov registration at the time of submission, complete required electronic certifications, and provide past performance documentation from similar projects undertaken within the past five years. The work involves demolition of existing piping, installation of 316L stainless steel drain piping below floor decking, fabrication, coordination, and cleanup, excluding any drain vent or sanitary piping above floor decking. The period of performance is 180 days from Notice to Proceed. Contracting activities are subject to various FAR clauses including Inspection of Construction, Changes, Construction Wage Rate Requirements, and Safety and Security provisions, with work performed under Bio-Safety Level 2, 3, and 3Ag conditions requiring strict adherence to OSHA and ADA standards. Site access is controlled via a secured fence and visitor check-in system requiring government-issued photo ID and daily badge issuance. Bid bonds using Standard Form 24 are required, and performance and payment bonds using SF-25 are mandatory for contracts exceeding $150,000, due within ten days of award. All onsite costs must be included in the Firm Fixed Price quote, and payment will be processed electronically within thirty days of proper invoice submission. The government reserves the right to inspect work progress and request access to quality assurance reports, payroll records, subcontractor invoices, lien waivers, and progress schedules. Offerors must certify compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws