Window Replacement 1232SA25R0023
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AI-generated · Aug 24, 2025Window replacement at a USDA ARS facility in Stuttgart, AR. The contractor must supply all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation and perform the work per the project plans and specifications under a firm-fixed-price construction contract. The project is estimated in the mid-range (approximately $250k–$500k) with a completion target of about 90 days after award of the Notice to Proceed. It is anticipated to be set aside for small businesses. A mandatory site visit is required, and attendance by the prime contractor will be an evaluation factor. The RFP package will be issued electronically via SAM.gov; bidders must be SAM registered; no paper copies or phone requests.
Updates across notices show a confirmed, mandatory site visit with specific logistics in Almyra, AR, including a registration process and deadline to attend (registrants must be approved to participate). Attendance is mandatory to bid. A late-August cutoff for RFI questions was established, and an amendment has been issued to reflect these details while keeping the site visit and registration requirements in place. Bidders should monitor SAM.gov for the finalized RFP package and any amendments.
THIS IS AN INFORMATIONAL NOTICE ONLY The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Contracting Operations Branch-Construction Team has a requirement to for window replacement in Stuttgart, AR. The Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, materials, and transportation and performing all required work in accordance with the plans and specifications for the project. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 36.204 the magnitude of this construction project is between $250,000 - $500,000. This pre-solicitation announcement includes a draft copy of the scope of work (SOW). Mandatory site visit will be required and attendance by the prime contractor will be an evaluation factor. USDA will issue a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) construction contract in accordance with FAR Part 15 Contract by Negotiation and FAR Part 36 Construction Contracts. USDA is anticipating this being 100% set-aside for total small business. The Request for Proposal (RFP), 1232SA25R0023, may be issued on or around August 8, 2025. The NAICS Code anticipated to be 238350 - Finish Carpentry Contractors with a size standard of $19M. Completion timeframe for the resulting contract is anticipated to be 90 days after Notice to Proceed (NTP). The NTP will not be issued until all submittals are approved. The RFP will be accessible via sam.gov in the Contracting Opportunities section. Potential Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for release of the RFP package and any amendments. All offerors shall be registered with the System for Award Management Registration per FAR Clause 52.204-7 and FAR Provision 52.204-8 (USDA Deviation Feb 2025). No paper copies of the solicitation will be mailed and telephone requests will not be honored.
From Presolicitation posted on Jul 25, 2025RFI Questions submission cut off date is 08/21/2025. Site Visit Information Attn: Robert Ideker 870-830-1867 SNARC/DBNRRC 2955 Hwy 130 East Almyra, AR 72003 (SITE VISIT ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY TO PROVIDE AN OFFER ON THIS SOLICATION): August 19, 2025 at 10:00am local time. If you wish to attend the site visit please send an email to kelly.wright@usda.gov and robert.ideker@usda.gov with the title 1232SA25R0023 Site Visit Registration please include the name(s) of those attending, along with company information. Contractors must be registered to attend the site visit. If Contractors are not registered they will not be permitted on the site visit. The site visit registration deadline is August 15, 2025, any registration request received after August 15, 2025 will not be accepted.
From Solicitation posted on Aug 08, 2025Amendment 0001 Posted RFI Questions submission cut off date is 08/21/2025. Site Visit Information Attn: Robert Ideker 870-830-1867 SNARC/DBNRRC 2955 Hwy 130 East Almyra, AR 72003 (SITE VISIT ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY TO PROVIDE AN OFFER ON THIS SOLICATION): August 19, 2025 at 10:00am local time. If you wish to attend the site visit please send an email to kelly.wright@usda.gov and robert.ideker@usda.gov with the title 1232SA25R0023 Site Visit Registration please include the name(s) of those attending, along with company information. Contractors must be registered to attend the site visit. If Contractors are not registered they will not be permitted on the site visit. The site visit registration deadline is August 15, 2025, any registration request received after August 15, 2025 will not be accepted.
From Solicitation posted on Aug 22, 2025Notice history
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Solicitation Posted Aug 08, 2025View changes (4)
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Presolicitation → Solicitation
- Response Deadline: Not set → Sep 08, 2025
- Set-Aside: None → Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
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