New MAB FMS Equipment Shed

The Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service seeks quotations for design and construction of a new equipment shed at Moore Air Base in Edinburg, Texas, with proposals due September 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM Central Time. The procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 332311 (Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing) with a 500-employee size standard.

Place of performance is Moore Air Base, Edinburg, Texas 78541. The structure must measure 84 feet long by 28 feet deep, standing 13 feet tall at its lowest point, with seven bays of 12 feet each and three enclosed sides (both ends and back wall). Heavy-duty tan-colored metal siding is required, along with a flat slope roof at minimum 1/12 pitch and galvalume roof sheeting with enclosed gutters and downspouts sloping toward the rear. The contractor must provide sealed shop drawings prepared by a Texas Structural Engineer rated for 120 mph wind loads, supply 16 concrete footings for stability, and construct approximately 300 square feet of covered connecting area to an existing adjacent shed. Work must be completed within 120 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with performance Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Performance and Payment Bonds at 100 percent of contract award price are required within 10 days of award. Moore Air Base is a restricted facility requiring valid picture identification and vehicle insurance for all personnel.

The estimated magnitude is between $100,000 and $250,000. Department of Labor prevailing wage rates for Hidalgo County, Texas apply to all construction trades. An organized site visit occurred August 20, 2026. Amendment A0001 posted August 26, 2026 with updated Statement of Work and Questions and Answers. Evaluation uses a highest technically rated with fair and reasonable price approach, weighing technical capability and three previous similar projects, with a single award anticipated and no price-nonprice tradeoffs. Contract Specialist Erick Plamann is the point of contact at erick.plamann@usda.gov.