Recirculating Aquaculture System Upgrades

Recirculating Aquaculture System Upgrades – Solicitation No. 1232SA26Q0302 (USDA ARS). The Government seeks a 100 % total small‑business set‑aside contractor (NAICS 238220, $19 M size standard) to upgrade the recirculating aquaculture system at the National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center in Franklin, ME, in accordance with the attached drawings and specifications (Attachments 1‑6). Offers must be submitted in Adobe PDF by email to Contracting Officer Joshua J. Dobereiner (josh.dobereiner@usda.gov) and include a completed offer form, SF‑1442 pricing, a technical‑approach narrative (security, work around an active research facility, material staging, construction sequence, close‑out procedures), resumes for the Site Superintendent and Project Manager, and a detailed construction schedule showing key milestones (kick‑off, notice to proceed, submittals, material delivery, mobilization, work phases, punch‑list, close‑out). Performance must begin within the stipulated period, and required performance/payment bonds must be furnished. Evaluation will be “lowest price technically acceptable” (LPTA); the lowest‑priced offer will be examined for technical acceptability and past‑performance rating (acceptable or neutral). If the lowest‑priced offer fails, the next lowest‑priced offer will be considered. All solicitation provisions incorporated by reference are applicable, and any required blocks must be completed and submitted with the quotation. The award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.

Notice ID

3c131e8b5e544b079ad1f3cc6d5e9f46

Solicitation Number

1232SA26Q0302

NAICS Code

238220

Classification Code

Z2DB