Roof Replacement

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR Part 12, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for roof repair and replacement at the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research in Peoria, Illinois. The acquisition is exclusively reserved for small business concerns certified under NAICS code 238160, with a small business size standard of $19 million, and all responsible small businesses may submit quotations. The procurement follows a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, where technical acceptability is the primary filter—offers failing in past performance, technical approach, documented experience, or compliance are immediately disqualified regardless of price. Among technically acceptable submissions, the lowest-priced offer will be selected for award. The contract encompasses work on the South Wing as the base requirement and includes optional scopes for the North Wing and Southeast Admin Wing, with an estimated total project value between $2.5 million and $3.5 million. Performance must begin within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within 180 days, with all work occurring on-site at the Peoria facility. Offerors must submit a comprehensive proposal package including a technical narrative, pricing in MS Excel format, and administrative documentation such as the SF 1442, all submitted by the deadline of August 10, 2026, to the designated USDA ARS address or email. The Government requires full compliance with numerous FAR clauses covering small business subcontracting, labor standards, environmental reporting, Buy American provisions, security protocols, and whistleblower protections. Contractors must provide an on-site superintendent, adhere to strict material and equipment standards, obtain necessary USDA security badges, and follow protocols for utility outages and contractor conduct. All invoices must be submitted electronically via the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and final acceptance is contingent upon successful inspection at the project site, compliance with all specifications, resolution of punch list items, and submission of certified documentation including as-built drawings and warranties. Noncompliance with any representational requirements or failure to maintain small business status will result in disqualification or cancellation of award.