Laboratory Interior Painting

The USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking a painting and wall covering contractor to perform laboratory interior painting services at their Eastern Regional Research Center in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. The project involves painting approximately 3,000 square feet of ceiling and 6,100 square feet of walls on the second floor of a BSL-2 classified laboratory, including removal of approximately 600 square feet of peeling epoxy paint and repair of damaged taped joints. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with strict security protocols for working in an active research facility, provide comprehensive project management approaches, and show documented experience with similar construction projects. The government will evaluate proposals using a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, awarding the contract to the lowest-priced bidder who meets all technical requirements. Critical dates include a Request for Information cutoff of September 3, 2025, an optional site visit on September 2, 2025 at 11:00am Eastern Time, and a proposal submission deadline of September 8, 2025.

This solicitation is designated as a HUBZone set-aside for small businesses under NAICS code 238320 with a size standard of $19 million, and the estimated contract value ranges between $25,000 to $100,000. The contractor must complete all work within 60 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed and provide a one-year warranty on installation and workmanship. The work will be performed at the USDA facility located at 600 East Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania 19038, specifically targeting deteriorating paint conditions throughout multiple laboratory rooms including Lab RM210, Decontamination RM204, Process RM200, and associated support areas. All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and site visit attendees must be US citizens with government-issued identification. The project requires specialized paint materials that can withstand harsh laboratory detergents and disinfectants, emphasizing the unique environmental demands of this BSL-2 research facility.