12905B25R0006 - Pre-Solicitation for Building 320 Modifications USDA ARS PWA Tucson AZ

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service is seeking a small business contractor to perform modifications to Building 320 at the Southwest Watershed Research Center in Tucson, Arizona. The project involves comprehensive building renovations including roof replacement, gutter installation, attic flooring upgrades, and ventilation improvements for a 40' x 180' facility originally constructed in 1973. The Request for Proposal (RFP) #12905B25R0006 is expected to be issued on or around January 30, 2025, and will be accessible exclusively through the SAM.gov website. All potential offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) per FAR Clause 52.204-7 and 52.204-8, and no paper copies of the solicitation will be mailed. The contract will require providing all necessary labor, equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, and supervision to complete the specified modifications in accordance with detailed plans and specifications.

The contract is 100% set aside for Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB) under NAICS Code 236220, with a size standard of $19 million. The project's construction magnitude is estimated between $250,000 and $500,000, to be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price Construction Contract. The project timeline is anticipated to be 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with the contractor required to provide a 20-year warranty on the roofing system and a 10-year warranty on the new attic flooring. The government will assist by relocating 75% of stored materials from the attic, with the contractor responsible for temporarily managing the remaining 25%. Contractors should note that detailed information about definitizing equitable adjustments for change orders can be found in the USDA Contracting Desk Book, which is available in the agency's online policy resources.