RFQ Repair/Replace Domestic Water Lines and Valves

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is requesting sealed bids on repair and replacement of domestic water lines and valves at the USDA ARS OCPARC facility in Stillwater, Oklahoma (9501 W. Lakeview Road), with bids due September 4, 2026, and a mandatory site visit on August 26, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. This solicitation is set aside for Total Small Business concerns under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), with a small business size standard of $19.0 million — a restrictive eligibility gate.

The scope involves replacing approximately 950 feet of water lines throughout the main compound and replacing all valves in 12 vaults; one vault will be demolished and rebuilt to improve access. Final cleanup of the premises is included. The contractor must begin work within 10 calendar days of receiving notice to proceed and complete all work within 270 calendar days. Offerors must be registered in the System for Awards Management (SAM) with active registration at solicitation closing and must submit SF 1442, SF 24 Bid Bond, and documentation of technical capability including two recent and relevant construction references.

The anticipated project magnitude is between $25,000 and $100,000. A 20 percent bid guarantee is required, not to exceed $300,000. Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offer. Evaluation criteria are technical acceptability, past performance, and price. All required FAR and AGAR clauses apply, including construction wage rate requirements, labor standards, small business subcontracting plans, and anti-discrimination and DEI compliance certifications. Site-visit registration is due by 1:00 p.m. Central on July 6 — note that this date has passed as of the posting date of August 19, 2026.