United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forage Animal Production Research Unit (FAPRU) - Lexington, KY
ID: W912QR_26_USDAFAPRU_LexingtonKY_PresolicitationType: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW072 ENDIST LOUISVILLELOUISVILLE, KY, 40202-2230, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF LABORATORIES AND CLINICS (Y1DB)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/47ea712d17da4a818e6fc86895f7bc06/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Louisville District is preparing to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the construction of a two-story, 39,000 square foot research facility for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington, Kentucky. This facility will support the USDA-ARS mission to enhance the sustainability and profitability of forage-based livestock enterprises, featuring laboratory and office spaces, collaboration areas, and specialized installations such as chemical fume hoods and walk-in cold storage. The anticipated contract, valued between $25 million and $100 million, is expected to be awarded as a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract, with the solicitation release anticipated around January 9, 2026, and proposals due by February 24, 2026. Interested parties should contact Jacob Pridemore at jacob.s.pridemore@usace.army.mil for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jacob Pridemore
    (502) 315-6228
    jacob.s.pridemore@usace.army.mil
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