Construct USDA-ARS Auburn Lab Auburn, AL
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- W9127826RA007
- Agency
- ENDIST Mobile US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Place of performance
- Auburn, Alabama, United States
- Points of contact
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- Jillian Saffle jillian.e.saffle@usace.army.mil (251) 441-5584
- SSG Paul M. Adamo paul.m.adamo@usace.army.mil (251) 441-5585
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
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.
Notice text
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Update #7 · Latest ·
The United States Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) National Soil Dynamics Research Unit (SDRU), located at Auburn University, will be relocated to USDA’s Research Park (Lab) and Aquatics (Storage) Sites. This project requires the construction of a state-of-the-art laboratory building and site related utilities and pavements, and optional lab annex/headhouse, greenhouse and other site related buildings and features at the Research Park Site.
12/9/25: AM0001 posted to PIEE
12/12/25: Site visit roster uploaded to SAM.gov
12/22/25: AM0002 posted to PIEE
1/6/26: AM0003 posted to PIEE
1/13/26: AM0004 posted to PIEE
1/15/26: AM0005 and AM0006 posted to PIEE
Update #6 ·
The United States Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) National Soil Dynamics Research Unit (SDRU), located at Auburn University, will be relocated to USDA’s Research Park (Lab) and Aquatics (Storage) Sites. This project requires the construction of a state-of-the-art laboratory building and site related utilities and pavements, and optional lab annex/headhouse, greenhouse and other site related buildings and features at the Research Park Site.
12/9/25: AM0001 posted to PIEE
12/12/25: Site visit roster uploaded to SAM.gov
12/22/25: AM0002 posted to PIEE
1/6/26: AM0003 posted to PIEE
1/13/26: AM0004 posted to PIEE
Update #5 ·
The United States Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) National Soil Dynamics Research Unit (SDRU), located at Auburn University, will be relocated to USDA’s Research Park (Lab) and Aquatics (Storage) Sites. This project requires the construction of a state-of-the-art laboratory building and site related utilities and pavements, and optional lab annex/headhouse, greenhouse and other site related buildings and features at the Research Park Site.
12/9/25: AM0001 posted to PIEE
12/12/25: Site visit roster uploaded to SAM.gov
12/22/25: AM0002 posted to PIEE
1/6/26: AM0003 posted to PIEE
Update #4 ·
The United States Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) National Soil Dynamics Research Unit (SDRU), located at Auburn University, will be relocated to USDA’s Research Park (Lab) and Aquatics (Storage) Sites. This project requires the construction of a state-of-the-art laboratory building and site related utilities and pavements, and optional lab annex/headhouse, greenhouse and other site related buildings and features at the Research Park Site.
12/9/25: AM0001 posted to PIEE
12/12/25: Site visit roster uploaded to SAM.gov
12/22/25: AM0002 posted to PIEE
Update #3 ·
The United States Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) National Soil Dynamics Research Unit (SDRU), located at Auburn University, will be relocated to USDA’s Research Park (Lab) and Aquatics (Storage) Sites. This project requires the construction of a state-of-the-art laboratory building and site related utilities and pavements, and optional lab annex/headhouse, greenhouse and other site related buildings and features at the Research Park Site.
12/9/25: AM0001 posted to PIEE
12/12/25: Site visit roster uploaded to SAM.gov
Update #2 ·
The United States Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) National Soil Dynamics Research Unit (SDRU), located at Auburn University, will be relocated to USDA’s Research Park (Lab) and Aquatics (Storage) Sites. This project requires the construction of a state-of-the-art laboratory building and site related utilities and pavements, and optional lab annex/headhouse, greenhouse and other site related buildings and features at the Research Park Site.
12/9/25: AM0001 posted to PIEE
Update #1 ·
The United States Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) National Soil Dynamics Research Unit (SDRU), located at Auburn University, will be relocated to USDA’s Research Park (Lab) and Aquatics (Storage) Sites. This project requires the construction of a state-of-the-art laboratory building and site related utilities and pavements, and optional lab annex/headhouse, greenhouse and other site related buildings and features at the Research Park Site.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| W9127826RA007_Site Visit Roster.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Construct USDA-ARS Auburn Lab Auburn, AL Site Visit Roster | Special Notice | |
| Construct USDA-ARS Auburn Lab Auburn, AL | Solicitation | |
| Construct USDA-ARS Auburn Lab Auburn, AL | Pre-Solicitation |
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