Wind Break for Barn 6

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery Plains Area seeks proposals to install wind breaks at barns 6, 19, and 20 located at the USDA Agricultural Research Service Cattle Fever Tick Research Laboratory in Edinburg, Texas. Proposals are due by April 30, 2023 and must include designs, cost estimates, and plans to construct wind breaks using standard lumber and roofing materials to specifications provided. The agency will evaluate proposals based on design suitability, cost effectiveness, and contractor qualifications, and anticipates making an award by June 15, 2023.

The solicitation is set aside for total small business concerns. Construction is to be completed within 360 calendar days of award according to statement of work requirements, including installing framing, roll up doors, sheet metal, and doors per manufacturer specifications and applicable federal, state and local codes as well as ARS Facilities Design Standards. The North American Industry Classification System code is 238210 and the Product Service Code is S208, with an estimated value between $250,000-$500,000 to install wind breaks at three barns located at the research laboratory in Edinburg, Texas.