Orchard Irrigation Project
ID: 12305B25R0018-PreType: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS NEA AAO ACQ/PER PROPBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES (Y1NE)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/db529cf152564dac9ef9a090fa51c673/view
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    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is seeking proposals for the Orchard Irrigation Project at the Appalachian Fruit Research Station in Kearneysville, West Virginia. This project involves the construction of water supply facilities, with a total small business set-aside, and is expected to be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract under the NAICS code 237110. The project magnitude is estimated between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, with a performance period of 180 days following the Notice to Proceed. Interested vendors should monitor the solicitation, which is anticipated to be released around April 15, 2025, and can contact Elizabeth Wilson at elizabeth.wilson2@usda.gov for further information.

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