NCCCWA Fire System Upgrades, Kearneysville, WV

SOL #: 1232SA26Q0485Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture
Agricultural Research Service
USDA ARS AFM APD
BELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, United States

Place of Performance

Kearneysville, WV

NAICS

Plumbing (238220)

PSC

Repair Or Alteration Of Laboratories And Clinics (Z2DB)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 16, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 5, 2026, 2:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking quotations for Fire System Upgrades at the National Center for Cool and Cold Water Aquaculture (NCCCWA) in Kearneysville, WV. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. Proposals are due May 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time.

Scope of Work

This acquisition requires construction services to upgrade fire systems, including sprinkler, fire pump, and fire alarm systems, at three specific buildings: the Main Building, Brookstock Building, and Tank Building. All work must meet current codes and standards. The period of performance is 240 calendar days after the notice to proceed.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Request for Quotation (RFQ)
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • NAICS Code: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
  • Small Business Size Standard: $19 Million
  • Place of Performance: Kearneysville, WV
  • Department/Agency: USDA, Agricultural Research Service

Submission & Evaluation

  • Proposal Submission: Via email to osvaldo.rodriguez@usda.gov
  • Proposal Due Date: May 5, 2026, 10:00 AM local time
  • Mandatory Site Visit: April 29, 2026, 9:00 AM ET at USDA, ARS, NCCCWA, Kearneysville, WV. Registration is required by April 27, 2026.
  • Questions Due: April 30, 2026, 10:00 AM ET
  • Evaluation Methodology: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical acceptability requires a feasible technical approach, qualified key personnel, a feasible construction schedule, and positive past performance.
  • Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.

Key Attachments

Bidders should review the following critical attachments:

  • Design Drawings: Detailed layouts for fire alarm and suppression systems.
  • Design Specifications: Submittal Register outlining required project documentation.
  • Davis-Bacon Act Wage Determination (WV20260037): Specifies prevailing wage rates for Jefferson County, WV.
  • Schedule of Pricing (Attachment 4): Excel spreadsheet for submitting detailed pricing for CLIN 0001, requiring rounding to the nearest dollar.

Contact Information

Primary Contact: Osvaldo Rodriguez (osvaldo.rodriguez@usda.gov)

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Apr 16, 2026
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