Replacement of Cooling Tower Base
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1232SA26Q0642
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 238190 Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
- Points of contact
-
- Kelly Wright kelly.wright@usda.gov (970) 851-3725
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks replacement of a cooling tower structural steel base at its U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory in Fort Pierce, Florida, with proposals due June 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM CST. The procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a $19 million size standard; the original June 19 deadline was extended by Amendment 0001 effective June 15, and Amendment 0001 adds Attachment 4 (Consolidated RFI Questions and Answers) as required documentation.
Place of performance is 2001 South Rock Road, Fort Pierce, Florida. A mandatory site visit is required on June 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM local time; contractors must register by June 2 and provide valid government-issued identification. Questions are due June 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM Central Time. The NAICS code is 238190, Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors; PSC is Z2DB.
The scope comprises removal of the existing corroded cooling tower base and installation of new ASTM A36 structural steel framing with corrosion-resistant coatings, including pre-construction activities, testing, commissioning, and a one-year warranty. The contractor must provide a project manager, obtain all permits, and complete work within 120 calendar days of a required 10-day mobilization window. Work occurs during regular weekday daylight hours (7:00 AM to 4:00 PM). The existing cooling tower operates at 33,380 lbs and can be taken offline for up to three days maximum.
The contract is firm-fixed-price with one anticipated award. A 20 percent bid bond is required for offers of $35,000 or more; performance and payment bonds apply. Evaluation uses Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA), ranking by price and evaluating the lowest-priced offer for technical acceptability before proceeding to higher-priced offers. Technical acceptability requires meeting all requirements, providing a feasible approach, submitting acceptable references with satisfactory ratings, attending the site visit, and maintaining acceptable past performance. Prevailing wage rates per Davis-Bacon apply, ranging from $10.77 to $40.40 hourly depending on classification. Submissions must be emailed to kelly.wright@usda.gov and include SF 1442, transmittal letter with SAM UEI, technical narrative addressing site security and work sequencing, experience documentation with 2–3 references from the past five years, and SF 24 bid bond.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
Amendment 0001 Posted.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the
format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being
requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0642 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to replace cooling
tower base in Fort Pierce, FL
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions
and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically
at www.acquisition.gov and Revolutionary FAR Overhaul | Acquisition.GOV.
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238190 Other Foundation,
Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors. The small business size standard is $19M. This
acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation
which will be considered by the agency.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the
format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being
requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0642 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to replace cooling
tower base in Fort Pierce, FL
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions
and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically
at www.acquisition.gov and Revolutionary FAR Overhaul | Acquisition.GOV.
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238190 Other Foundation,
Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors. The small business size standard is $19M. This
acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation
which will be considered by the agency.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| C05_Sol_1232SA26Q0642_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
| C05_Attachment 4 - Consolidated RFI Questions and Answers 1232SA26Q0642.pdf | ||
| Site Visit Information 1232SA26Q0642.pdf | ||
| C04_Solicitation_1232SA26Q0642.pdf | ||
| C04_Attachment 1 - SOW 1232SA26Q0642.pdf | ||
| C04_Attachment 2 - Specifications 1232SA26Q0642.pdf | ||
| C04_Attachment 3 - Wage Determination FL20260228.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement of Cooling Tower Base | Award Notice | |
| Replacement of Cooling Tower Base | Solicitation |
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