Construct USDA-ARS Auburn Lab Auburn, AL Site Visit Roster
This Special Notice, posted by the Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Mobile on December 8, 2025, pertains to the construction of a USDA-ARS Auburn Laboratory facility in Auburn, Alabama. The notice documents a site visit roster from a meeting held on December 3, 2025, and is classified under Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (NAICS 236220). The opportunity involves potential contractors for the design and construction of laboratory facilities at the USDA Agricultural Research Service's Auburn location. Approximately 35 individuals representing various construction firms, mechanical contractors, and government agencies participated in the site visit meeting. This special notice serves as an informational document capturing stakeholder engagement related to the planned construction project.
The primary objective of this site visit roster is to document contractor interest and facilitate early coordination among potential bidders, government representatives, and project stakeholders prior to formal solicitation. The meeting held on December 3, 2025, allowed participating firms including Andercorp, Sauer Inc., Comfort Systems USA M.South, Peachtree Mechanical, and others to gain familiarity with the project scope and requirements. While specific deadlines and detailed eligibility criteria are not explicitly outlined in this special notice document, the participation of diverse contractors suggests the government is seeking qualified firms capable of handling commercial building construction and mechanical systems installation. The involvement of multiple specialized contractors indicates this project likely requires integrated capabilities spanning general construction, HVAC systems, and specialized building infrastructure. Interested contractors should monitor the Corps of Engineers' procurement channels for the formal solicitation announcement and any subsequent requests for proposals related to this Auburn Lab construction initiative.
W9127826RA007 Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Mobile
12/8/25, 11:26 AM Construct USDA-ARS Auburn Lab Auburn, AL
The U.S. Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Mobile is seeking construction services for the relocation of the USDA-ARS National Soil Dynamics Research Unit from Auburn University to USDA's Research Park and Aquatics Sites in Auburn, Alabama. The primary scope of work includes construction of a state-of-the-art laboratory building, site-related utilities and pavements, with optional components including a lab annex/headhouse, greenhouse, and other site-related buildings and features. This is a Commercial and Institutional Building Construction project (NAICS 236220) classified under Construction of Miscellaneous Buildings (PSC Y1JZ). The solicitation was posted on November 21, 2025, with a proposal due date of January 20, 2026. Multiple amendments have been posted to the Platform for IDIQ Execution (PIEE) through January 15, 2026, indicating active refinement of requirements and potential updates to evaluation criteria or contract terms.
No set-aside designations have been applied to this procurement opportunity. A site visit roster dated December 3, 2025, documents attendance from multiple organizations including construction firms (Andercorp, Bailey-Harris, Brefield & Goree), mechanical and systems contractors (Comfort Systems USA M.South, Peachtree Mech., Sauer Inc., Wachter), and specialty providers (LLR Greenhouse Solutions, STERIS, ESS/Metropower, Subzer Empires Inc.), suggesting a highly competitive marketplace with diverse potential bidders. The solicitation materials do not specify an award value or budget range in the available documentation. Performance will take place at the USDA Research Park and Aquatics Sites in Auburn, Alabama, with the project scope encompassing both infrastructure development and specialized laboratory facilities construction.
W9127826RA007 Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Mobile
11/21/25, 1:06 PM Construct USDA-ARS Auburn Lab Auburn, AL
The United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) is seeking construction services for a new laboratory facility at Auburn University through the Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Mobile. The project involves relocating the National Soil Dynamics Research Unit (SDRU) from its current location at Auburn University to USDA's Research Park and Aquatics Sites. The scope includes construction of a state-of-the-art laboratory building with associated site utilities and pavements, plus optional components such as a lab annex/headhouse, greenhouse, and other site-related buildings and features. This construction project falls under NAICS code 236220 for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction and PSC code Y1JZ for Construction of Miscellaneous Buildings. The opportunity was posted on October 2, 2025, as a pre-solicitation notice, though specific evaluation criteria and submission deadlines have not yet been detailed in this initial announcement.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations, making it available for competition among all qualified contractors. No information regarding current incumbents, potential contractors, or existing service providers has been disclosed at this pre-solicitation stage. The notice does not specify award values, budget ranges, or estimated contract worth for this laboratory construction project. Additionally, no details regarding project timelines, construction duration, or completion deadlines have been provided in this preliminary announcement. The opportunity identification number 68deda2366c5d75eab0d3706 serves as the federal meta opportunity reference for tracking this procurement as it progresses through the solicitation process.
W9127826RA007 Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Mobile
10/2/25, 3:38 PM