Summary
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) seeks quotations for construction of a 100-ft by 20-ft necropsy house at the Poultry Production & Product Safety Research Center in Fayetteville, AR, including a metal pole structure, standing seam metal roof, full insulation to Energy Star standards, HVAC with high air changes, LED lighting, floor drains, and utility connections. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside (size standard $45M), procured as a commercial items RFQ under FAR Part 12 with evaluation on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable; mandatory site visit is scheduled for 2026-03-24 and quotations are due 2026-04-08. Required submission elements include SAM registration/UEI, evidence of three similar projects in the past five years, applicable Davis-Bacon wage compliance, and bonds/bid guarantee as specified in the solicitation.