Modernize fish houses #55 and #59-auburn, AL.

This is a pre-solicitation notice.

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Southeast Area (SEA) Aquatic Animal Health Research Unit in Auburn, AL., has a requirement to demolish and replace (2) fish houses with pre-engineered buildings.  The work includes but is not limited to:   Provide all labor and materials required and demolish existing structures and foundations to provide pre-engineered structures consisting of foundation and pre-engineered fiberglass buildings.  Provide electrical service and outlets as indicated. Provide water and sewer as indicated.

USDA ARS SEA intends to issue a Request for Proposals for a firm fixed priced contract.   The solicitation is anticipated to be a Total Small Business Set-Aside.   The NAICS code for this requirement is 236220 with a size standard of $39.5M.   Contractors shall not directly contact the facility to discuss this requirement.  During the solicitation phase, contractors will be provided the opportunity for a site visit and to ask any relevant questions.

This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute the Request for Proposal (RFP).  The magnitude of the project is estimated to be between $500,000 and $1,000,000.  Government anticipates issuing an RFP for this requirement on about April 27, 2021 and site visit information will be included at that time.  This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for these services.