ABSL-3Ag and ABSL-4Ag Penning and Gating Alterations, National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, Manhattan, Kansas

Project ID: 1232SA26Q0450 FederalOpportunitiesSynopsis Solicitation

Overview

Agency	Agricultural Research Service
Deadline	06/04/26
Posted	06/01/26
Estimated Value	$1,000,000 - $5,000,000 (value based on agency estimated range)
Set Aside	SBA
NAICS	236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
PSC	Z2DB - Repair Or Alteration Of Laboratories And Clinics
Location	Manhattan, KS 66502 United States

Description

Primary Latest Change

Posted: April 14, 2026, 3:40 p.m. EDT

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The solicitation number 1232SA26Q0450 is issued by the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) for penning and gating alterations at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility located in Manhattan, Kansas. This project aims to enhance the facility's operational capabilities while ensuring compliance with safety and security standards. The acquisition is set aside for small business concerns. Work Details The work involves modifications to the ABSL-3Ag and ABSL-4Ag penning and gating systems at the facility. Key tasks include: 1. Base Work: General alterations to existing penning and gating systems as per specifications. 2. Option Item 1: Removal of existing gate latch mechanisms in ABSL-3 lab areas and installation of a new chain-based latching method, excluding ABSL-4 spaces. 3. Option Item 2: Removal of existing waterers in ABSL-3 lab areas and installation of float-based waterers, also excluding ABSL-4 spaces. Place of Performance The construction projects will be performed at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, located at 1980 Denison Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas.

Current: Posted: June 1, 2026, 11:53 a.m. EDT Amendment 3 has been posted on June 1, 2026, and offerors must acknowledge amendment in their offer. Amendment 2 has been posted on May 26, 2026, and offerors must acknowledge amendment in their offer. Amendment 1 has been posted on May 14, 2026, and offerors must acknowledge amendment in their offer. 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. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0450 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for penning and gating alterations at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, Manhattan, Kansas. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. 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. A mandatory site visit is required to be technically acceptable. Please see Solicitation Information and Attachments 6 and 7. Specifications and Drawings will not be posted. In order to receive a copy of the Specifications and Drawings, each interested contractor must send a completed NonDisclosure Agreement to Erin Riffey, erin.riffey@usda.gov, and cc: Kraig Buffington, kraig.buffington@usda.gov. Once those are received, they will be forwarded and recipients must comply with all restrictions within the NonDisclosure Agreement. Questions shall be submitted via emailed to erin.riffey@usda.gov and are due no later than May 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time. This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends. Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.

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