Repair Hurricane Francine Damage to Houma Station and Schriever Ardoyne Farm, USDA-ARS
ID: 12405B25R0003Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS SEA AAO ACQ/PER PROPSTONEVILLE, MS, 38776, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF MISCELLANEOUS BUILDINGS (Y1JZ)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6d315c9d8e954ccfb3f915c6f8d7dbba/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is seeking contractors to undertake a project aimed at repairing damage caused by Hurricane Francine at the Houma Station and Schriever Ardoyne Farm in Louisiana. The project encompasses a range of repairs, including restoring the Agronomy Greenhouse, fixing the Main Office Building's roof and handicap ramp, and addressing various infrastructure issues at both locations, such as repairing leaking roofs and replacing damaged screens. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the operational integrity of the research facilities and ensuring continued agricultural research efforts. The USDA ARS intends to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) around November 15, 2024, with the contract set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 236220. Interested contractors should refrain from direct contact with the facility and can expect further details during the solicitation phase. For inquiries, contact Shalunda Mix at shalunda.mix@usda.gov.

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    Shalunda Mix
    shalunda.mix@usda.gov
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