Renovation of B1, Room P111, U. S. National Poultry Research Center (Athens, GA)

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), U.S. National Poultry Research Center is seeking construction services to renovate Building 1, Room P111 at their Athens, Georgia facility located at 950 College Station Road. The project involves comprehensive renovation activities including demolition, cleaning, painting, HVAC equipment installation, partition wall construction, power and lighting upgrades, air compressor installation, and new sink installation. Contractors must provide all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, and supervision to complete the work in accordance with plans and specifications while ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing research operations. The Request for Proposal (RFP) 1232SA25R0041 is expected to be released on or around July 17, 2025, and will be accessible exclusively through sam.gov. All offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with local, state, and federal building codes.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a size standard of $19 million. The project magnitude is estimated between $250,000 and $500,000, and USDA will issue a Firm Fixed Price Construction Contract. The contractor will have a maximum performance period of 180 days to complete the work, with requirements for weekly status reporting, on-site superintendent presence, safety plan submission, and a one-year workmanship guarantee. Work will generally be conducted Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with potential after-hours coordination for specific tasks requiring facility outages. The solicitation document will incorporate provisions and clauses effective through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2025-04 dated June 11, 2025.