Greenhouse Repairs and Electrical Work at Norman A. Berg Plant Materials Center, Beltsville, Maryland

The Department of Agriculture, Farm Production and Conservation seeks greenhouse repairs and electrical work at the Norman A. Berg Plant Materials Center in Beltsville, Maryland, with proposals due September 21, 2026. This is a 100% small business set-aside RFQ using FAR Part 13 simplified acquisition procedures.

Place of performance is Beltsville, Maryland. The scope comprises foundational repairs and re-parging of approximately 350 linear feet of deteriorating cinder block knee walls in both North and South greenhouses; replacement of a 36" x 80" commercial greenhouse door on the North Greenhouse with a comparable aluminum commercial door featuring minimum half safety glass or transparent pane; electrical upgrades including hardwiring exhaust fans in both greenhouses using code-grade water-resistant conduit, installing a 240V/50-amp fast charger outlet in the upper garage, installing a 3-phase 208V 200A electrical hookup for a lab trailer with freestanding NEMA 3R disconnect and distribution panel, and replacing approximately 20 electrical outlets per greenhouse with GFCI-protected NEMA 3R standard outlets; and site cleanup and proper disposal of all materials and waste. The contractor must complete all work within 45 calendar days of receiving notice to proceed, commencing within 10 calendar days of award. The government will furnish only the distribution panels and pin and sleeve receptacles for the trailer; the contractor supplies all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision. The estimated contract value is between $25,000 and $100,000. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates apply (General Decision Number MD20260121 effective June 4, 2026). A mandatory site visit was held August 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Award will be made to the offeror offering the most advantageous price, evaluated for fairness and reasonableness with consideration of price/cost realism and past performance (three references required). NAICS code 238990; PSC Z1AA. Amendment 0001, effective September 15, 2026, extended the due date from September 14 at 2:00 PM to September 21 at 10:00 AM ET and posted Questions and Answers clarifying electrical requirements and contractor responsibilities.