Replace Fluorescent Lights with LEDs (Brookings, SD)

The United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (USDA‑ARS) in Brookings, SD is issuing RFQ 1232SA26Q0445 for the replacement of existing fluorescent lighting with LED fixtures at the Integrated Cropping Systems Research Building (2923 Medary Ave). This is a total small‑business set‑aside (NAICS 238210, size standard $19 M) for a firm‑fixed‑price contract with a single award; contractors must price all items and the performance period is 180 days from Notice to Proceed. An organized site visit is scheduled for 08:00 a.m. CT on Friday April 17 2026; attendees must RSVP with photo ID by 12:00 p.m. CT on Thursday April 16 2026. Quotes are to be submitted exclusively by email to Spencer Hamilton (spencer.hamilton@usda.gov) and must include a completed SF‑1442 with pricing, UEI, signatures, acknowledgment of any amendments on SF‑30, and proof of active SAM registration and certifications. Evaluation will follow FAR 12.203 “lowest price technically acceptable” – only the lowest‑priced quote will be examined for technical acceptability, and if it fails, the next lowest price will be considered. A bid guarantee is not required for proposals under $150 K; proposals above $150 K require a guarantee of at least 20 % of the price (not to exceed $3 M). Offerors must submit documentation of past projects comparable in scope, dollar value, complexity, period of performance, and location, including detailed descriptions, CPARS evaluations (or equivalent) for similar contracts performed within the last five years, and contact information for references. Technical acceptability will be judged on the ability to provide a compliant, sound approach that meets all SOW requirements. The solicitation incorporates provisions by reference and all required forms and certifications must be included for the quotation to be considered responsive.

Notice ID

36aed07286b6400eaa2dbaa4f725093c

Solicitation Number

1232SA26Q0445

NAICS Code

238210

Classification Code

Z1AA