Recirculating Aquaculture System Upgrades 1232SA26Q0302

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. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0302 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for recirculating aquaculture system upgrades. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238220. The small business size standard is $19.0 million. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. Organized site visits have been scheduled for March 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) and March 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT. The same information will be provided at both site visits, so contractors only need to attend one. Contractors wishing to attend the site visit must register by emailing josh.dobereiner@usda.gov by March 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT with the names of attendees, company they are with, and company(s) they are representing. A Government issued photo ID is required for attendance. The site visit will be held for the purpose of providing contractors with the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the site, which may be helpful in the preparation of quotes. Attendance at the site visit is not mandatory for quote submission; however, failure to visit the site will not relieve or mitigate the successful contractor s responsibility and obligation to fully comply with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained and/or referenced in this document. Bonds: Bid, Payment, and Performance Bonds are required. All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Josh Dobereiner, via email to josh.dobereiner@usda.gov. Questions must be submitted no later than 4:00 PM EDT on March 23, 2026. Answers to all questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to the solicitation. No questions will be answered after this date unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as deemed by the Contracting Officer. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned. See Attachment 1 Solicitation Terms and Conditions for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria. See Attachment 2 Drawings Base , Attachment 3 Specifications Base , Attachment 4 Drawing Option 1 , Attachment 5 Drawings Options 2 and 3 , and Attachment 6 Specifications Options 2 and 3 for complete details on the work required. Technical data and supporting documentation associated with this solicitation are available through the following sources: Solicitation Attachments The following documents are included as attachments to this solicitation and can be accessed via the Attachments/Links section of the posting. Attachment 2 Drawings Base Attachment 3 Specifications Base Attachment 4 Drawing Option 1 Attachment 5 Drawings Options 2 and 3 Attachment 6 Specifications Options 2 and 3 Project location is the National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center in Franklin, Maine.

AMENDMENT 01 - 03/26/2026 Solicitation is amended to post the site visit sign-in sheets and responses to all requests for information (RFIs) received by the RFI deadline. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. Acknowledgement of amendment is required with proposal submission by either returning a signed copy of the SF-30 or completing section 19 on the SF-1442. END OF AMENDMENT 01 ______________________________________________________ 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. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0302 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for recirculating aquaculture system upgrades. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238220. The small business size standard is $19.0 million. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. Organized site visits have been scheduled for March 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) and March 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT. The same information will be provided at both site visits, so contractors only need to attend one. Contractors wishing to attend the site visit must register by emailing josh.dobereiner@usda.gov by March 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT with the names of attendees, company they are with, and company(s) they are representing. A Government issued photo ID is required for attendance. The site visit will be held for the purpose of providing contractors with the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the site, which may be helpful in the preparation of quotes. Attendance at the site visit is not mandatory for quote submission; however, failure to visit the site will not relieve or mitigate the successful contractor s responsibility and obligation to fully comply with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained and/or referenced in this document. Bonds: Bid, Payment, and Performance Bonds are required. All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Josh Dobereiner, via email to josh.dobereiner@usda.gov. Questions must be submitted no later than 4:00 PM EDT on March 23, 2026. Answers to all questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to the solicitation. No questions will be answered after this date unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as deemed by the Contracting Officer. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned. See Attachment 1 Solicitation Terms and Conditions for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria. See Attachment 2 Drawings Base , Attachment 3 Specifications Base , Attachment 4 Drawing Option 1 , Attachment 5 Drawings Options 2 and 3 , and Attachment 6 Specifications Options 2 and 3 for complete details on the work required. Technical data and supporting documentation associated with this solicitation are available through the following sources: Solicitation Attachments The following documents are included as attachments to this solicitation and can be accessed via the Attachments/Links section of the posting. Attachment 2 Drawings Base Attachment 3 Specifications Base Attachment 4 Drawing Option 1 Attachment 5 Drawings Options 2 and 3 Attachment 6 Specifications Options 2 and 3 Project location is the National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center in Franklin, Maine.