Upgrade Boilers at Albany, CA
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), has issued a Presolicitation Notice for the upgrade of three (3) boilers at its Albany, California location. This effort anticipates a Firm Fixed-Price construction contract with an estimated magnitude between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, equipment, and materials, and performing all required work in accordance with specifications and drawings to upgrade the three boilers.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price construction contract
- Estimated Value: $5,000,000.00 - $10,000,000.00
- NAICS Code: 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (Size Standard: $19 Million)
- Completion Timeframe: 365 days after Notice to Proceed
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Anticipated RFP Release: Before September 30, 2026 (RFP 1232SA26R0029)
- Published Date: May 26, 2026
Additional Notes
This is an informational notice only. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring sam.gov for the release of the official Request for Proposal (RFP) package and any subsequent amendments. No status inquiries or requests for additional information will be answered prior to the RFP posting. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) per FAR Clauses 52.204-7 and 52.204-8. No paper copies of the solicitation will be mailed, and telephone requests will not be honored. The primary point of contact is David Reynolds (david.reynolds2@usda.gov).