Install New Boilers - Bldg. #5 and Bldg. #6-Stoneville, MS.

The United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS) is seeking a contractor to demolish and replace boilers at the Jamie Whitten Delta States Research Center in Stoneville, Mississippi. The project involves removing four existing Lochinvar Boilers and four Bell and Gossett Pumps, and installing new boilers and pumps in Buildings #5 and #6. Contractors must provide comprehensive labor, equipment, materials, and professional services to complete the project, submitting a detailed technical proposal and cost breakdown. The solicitation, anticipated to be released on January 9, 2025, with a proposal due date of February 10, 2025, will be structured as a firm fixed-price contract. Contractors are advised that direct contact with the facility is prohibited, and they will be given opportunities for site visits and questions during the solicitation phase.

The contract is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 238220, with a size standard of $19.0 million. While specific award value details are not provided, the project involves substantial mechanical system replacement at a federal research facility. The procurement will be managed by the USDA Agricultural Research Service's Southeast Area field research implementation division. Located at 141 Experiment Station Road in Stoneville, Mississippi, the project appears to be a critical infrastructure upgrade for the research center. The solicitation is currently in the pre-proposal stage, with the government reserving the right to modify or cancel the procurement process, and contractors are expected to prepare comprehensive proposals demonstrating their capability to execute the complex boiler replacement project.