Roof Leak Repairs Bldg. 1 and Bldg. 80

This solicitation, numbered 1232SA26Q0884, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation for roof leak repairs at Buildings 1 and 80 located at the USDA ARS Jamie Whitten Delta States Research Center in Stoneville, Mississippi. The acquisition is structured as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238160, with a size standard of $19 million in average annual receipts, ensuring only qualifying small business concerns may compete. All responsible small businesses may submit quotations, which must include a completed SF-1442, a transmittal summary letter, documented experience from federal, state, or academic clients involving similar roof repair work, and a detailed technical approach demonstrating site security protocols, subcontractor management, construction methodology, and compliance with site superintendence requirements. A mandatory site visit is required for responsiveness, and failure to attend will disqualify the offer. Proposals must be submitted electronically by July 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time to the designated email address, with original signed documents included as specified. The award will be made using the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, meaning the government will select the lowest-priced quotation that meets all technical requirements, with no trade-off allowed between cost and technical merit. Technical acceptability is determined through pass/fail evaluations of the technical approach, documented experience, past performance, and compliance with administrative requirements, including SAM.gov registration and submission of all required certifications. The contract is a firm-fixed-price purchase order with a base performance period of 120 calendar days after award, beginning within 10 days of notice to proceed. The estimated value ranges between $150,000 and $300,000. Invoices must be submitted electronically via the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, and payment will be made by electronic funds transfer. Contractors must provide an on-site superintendent at all times, ensure all personnel obtain USDA Linc Pass badges if required, comply with OSHA standards, and adhere to strict security protocols including prohibition of third-party data localization and AI-driven decision-making that impacts performance. A SF-24 bid bond of at least 20% of the proposed price, capped at $3 million, is mandatory. Any personnel deemed unfit for the site may be removed immediately, with replacement at the contractor’s expense, and failure to comply may lead to withholding of