Hatchery Complex Electrical Distribution-Stoneville, MS

The United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS) is seeking a contractor to refurbish and upgrade the electrical distribution system at the Jamie Whitten Delta States Research Center (JWDSRC) located in Stoneville, Mississippi. The project will require comprehensive electrical infrastructure improvements, with the contractor responsible for providing all necessary labor, equipment, and materials to complete the work according to specified requirements. Contractors must submit a detailed technical proposal and cost breakdown for the entire project, with the USDA anticipating issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) on or about January 14, 2025. The solicitation will be conducted as a competitive procurement with a planned release date for the RFP, though the government does not guarantee contract award. Potential bidders are prohibited from directly contacting the facility and will be provided opportunities for site visits and questions during the solicitation phase.

The contract opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, targeting electrical contractors within the NAICS code 238210 with a size standard of $19.0 million. The project is specifically located at 141 Experiment Station Road in Stoneville, Mississippi, and will be structured as a firm fixed-price contract. While no specific award value is mentioned, the electrical distribution upgrade will involve comprehensive system refurbishment in the hatchery area. The procurement timeline indicates a response due date of February 13, 2025, giving potential contractors approximately one month to prepare their proposals after the RFP release. The contract will be administered through the USDA Agricultural Research Service's Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery Southeast Area division, focusing on infrastructure improvement for research facility electrical systems.