Warehouse Storage in Puerto Rico
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), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is issuing a presolicitation for Warehouse Storage in Puerto Rico. This opportunity, a Total Small Business Set-Aside, seeks a secure facility to store equipment vital for APHIS operations in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, including support for the African Swine Fever mission. The estimated value is $200,000.00 under a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. Quotations will be requested directly from a limited number of vendors via email. The Request for Quote (RFQ) is due approximately 10 days from the presolicitation posting date of April 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The vendor must provide 1600 square feet of secure warehouse storage (both inside and outside) for USDA-VS Fiops D1 PR. This facility will house animal handling equipment, depopulation carts, supply trailers, utility task vehicles, and other supplies/equipment that cannot be shipped directly overseas. The facility must be secure, not exposed to the public, and include 24-hour security.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Estimated Value: $200,000.00
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 493110 General Warehousing and Storage
- PSC: X1GZ Lease/Rental of Other Warehouse Buildings
- Presolicitation Posted: April 17, 2026
- Request for Quote Due Date: Approximately 10 days from posting
- Estimated Award Date: April 30, 2026
- Contract Duration: The pricing schedule (Attachment 1) indicates five one-year ordering periods, from June 29, 2026, to June 28, 2031.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible vendor that best satisfies the evaluation criteria, which include technical/capability and price, consistent with FAR 12.203.
Instructions to Offerors
All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and submit their offers via email. Offers must comply with all stated procedures and response dates. A critical requirement is to include photos of the facility being offered for storage; failure to do so will result in the quote not being considered.
Additional Notes
This is a presolicitation notice for market research and planning purposes. The RFQ will include FAR provisions at 52.212-1 through 52.212-5 and all required clauses as prescribed in FAR Part 12. The 'Attachment 1 - Pricing Schedule.xlsx' document outlines the structure for pricing storage services over five ordering periods, with each CLIN representing a 12-month period for 'Puerto Rico Storage'.
Point of Contact
Mario Garcia (Contracting Officer) Email: mario.garcia2@usda.gov Phone: 919-257-7535