USGS national wildlife health center (NWHC) modernization - sources sought/requ

The U.S. Geological Survey's Office of Acquisitions and Grants is seeking sources and requesting information for the modernization of the USGS National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC) through a construction project classified under commercial and institutional building construction. This pre-solicitation notice, posted on July 31, 2025, involves the construction of government-owned, government-operated environmental laboratories as indicated by the PSC code Y1HZ. The procurement falls under NAICS code 236220 for commercial and institutional building construction, suggesting a significant facility modernization or construction project. Interested parties have until August 29, 2025, to respond to this sources sought notice. The government has provided detailed specifications and drawings as attachments to help potential contractors understand the scope and requirements of the modernization project.

This opportunity does not include any set-aside designations, making it open to all qualified contractors regardless of size or socioeconomic status. The notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or provide specific award values or budget ranges for the modernization project. No specific quantities of goods or detailed timelines for services are mentioned in the basic opportunity information, though such details may be contained within the attached government files including the sources sought document and the specifications and drawings. The 29-day response window from posting to deadline suggests the government is seeking preliminary market research and capability information from potential contractors before issuing a formal solicitation.