Install Prefabricated Cold Room for USDA ARS in University Park, PA

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; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0157 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a pre-fabricated cold storage room for USDA ARS in University Park, PA.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference.  The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.  The small business size standard is $45M  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

An organized site visit has been scheduled for February 12, 2026 at 1:00pm Eastern Time. Contractors wishing to attend the site visit must RSVP by emailing scott.spear@usda.gov, Kathy.soder@usda.gov and Michael.Sherlock@usda.gov by February 11, 2026 at 1:00pm Eastern Time with the names of attendees, company they are with and company(s) they are representing. Please bring a Government issued ID.

Quotes are due by 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on February 26, 2026 via email to Michael.Sherlock@usda.gov. Email subject line must include the solicitation number 1232SA26Q0157 and the title Install Prefab Cold Room. Late quotes after this deadline may be considered only if it is in the government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award.

See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria. 

Statement of Requirement

USDA ARS has requirement to provide and install a new pre-fabricated cold storage room with an option for condensing unit installation in the same lab IAW Attachment 2 - Statement of Work. 

0001 1LS Install Pre-fab cold room

1001 1 LS Install new condensing unit