Bldg 13 Window Replacement

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks removal and replacement of 15 windows in Building 13 (Barn) at the Honeybee Breeding, Genetics & Physiology Research Laboratory in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with quotations due September 22. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside; only small business concerns are eligible.

Place of performance is Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The work includes eight 3-foot by 3-foot windows and one 2-foot by 2-foot window on the south elevation, plus two 5-foot by 3-foot windows and four 3-foot by 3-foot windows on the north elevation. New windows must be energy-efficient, match the style and appearance of windows previously installed in Buildings 11 and 22, and be installed plumb, level, weather-tight, and per manufacturer recommendations. Performance period is 90 calendar days from notice to proceed, with work Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding federal holidays.

Contractor must verify all dimensions and site conditions prior to commencement, submit detailed material specifications and samples for approval, obtain permits and licenses at contractor expense, provide a Site-Specific Safety Plan within 14 days of award, and coordinate a final site inspection with the Contracting Officer's Representative. Contractor is responsible for repair or replacement of any property damaged during construction. Work must comply with local, state, and federal codes; ARS Facilities and Design Standards (P&P 242.1); and Federal Specifications and Standards. Contractor shall utilize bio-based products to the maximum extent possible and make best efforts to recycle construction debris.

NAICS code is 238350 (Finish Carpentry Contractors); small business size standard is $19 million. Performance and payment bonds are required for offers of $35,000 or more. This is a new contract with no incumbent. Technical evaluation criteria include work plan/capability (10 pages maximum), key personnel qualifications (3 pages maximum), and performance schedule using Network Diagram, CPM, or Gantt chart (3 pages maximum). Offerors must submit three references of similar projects completed within the last three years. Award will be made to the highest technically rated offeror with fair and reasonable pricing and acceptable or neutral past performance. Prevailing wage rates apply per the General Decision wage determination for Louisiana, effective May 18, 2026. Non-mandatory site visits are available September 15 at 10:00 AM CST and September 16 at 9:00 AM CST, with no advance registration required; contact Joshua Wales for details.