Greenhouse Controls Upgrade and Integration

THIS IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY, NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR SOLICITATION

A market survey is being conducted to determine if there are adequate Small Business, SBA-certified HUBZone, SBA-certified 8(a), Women-Owned, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors available for a proposed project who meet the specific criteria outlined below.  This is not a solicitation Announcement or Request for Proposal.  It does not constitute any commitment by the Government.  No award will result from this notice.  The purpose is to conduct market research to gain knowledge of potentially qualified sources.  Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be used by the Government to make an appropriate acquisition decision.  The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) will not award a contract on the basis of responses or pay for the preparation of any information submitted.  Respondents will not be notified of the results of this notice.  After completing an analysis of the responses, the Government will determine whether to limit competition to 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, Women-Owned, or other small business firms, or to proceed with issuing an unrestricted solicitation, inviting full and open competition.

Purpose:  The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) seeks to determine the availability and capability of potential small businesses to include socio-economic set-aside qualified businesses for the project below.  The Government anticipates a competitive method of procurement.  The information received resulting from this market research will be considered solely for the purpose of determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is appropriate.

Project Information:  The Government seeks information from qualified and experienced contractors capable of completing projects similar in scope and magnitude to the project described below.  Contractors must demonstrate the ability to perform under a potential contracting vehicle.

Place of Performance:  Temperate Tree Fruit and Vegetable Research Unit, 5230 Konnowac Pass Road, Wapato, WA 98951.

Anticipated Solicitation Release:  August 4, 2025

Estimated Period of Performance:  60 days ARO

Project Description:  Greenhouse controls upgrade and integration.

Scope of Work:  In accordance with the attached Statement of Work, remove existing Gemlink/Qcom greenhouse control system and replace with Niagara/Distech controllers, add control and graphics package to integrate into existing building automation system, and upgrade all software and licenses on current system.

Instructions For Interested Parties, Capabilities:

Companies who have the experience, as well as an interest in doing business with ARS, should submit a Capabilities Statement which, for this notice, is not expected to be a proposal, but rather short statements regarding the company’s ability to demonstrate their expertise and experience in relation to the areas specified in this notice.  Companies should also indicate whether they are a Small Business, SBA-certified HUBZone, SBA-certified 8(a), SDVOSB, or Women-Owned Small Business.  Responses should be submitted by 4:00 PM Central Daylight Time on July 29, 2025 to the attention of Josh Dobereiner at josh.dobereiner@usda.gov.  Questions should be directed to Josh Dobereiner at josh.dobereiner@usda.gov. 

Disclaimers:

1. This notice is posted in accordance with FAR Part 5.2.
2. In accordance with FAR Part 4.1102, Procedures, System for Award Management (SAM), potential contractors must be registered in SAM prior to submitting proposals, bids, or quotes.  Offerors may obtain information on registration at https://www.sam.gov.
3. Any potential future solicitations will be posted exclusively on SAM.gov.  Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this website for the solicitation release and any updates or amendments.
4. Do NOT submit proposals, bids, or quotes at this time.
5. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this notice.