Renovation of a laboratory facility in Stuttgart, Arkansas. Completed plans call for the renovation of a laboratory facility.

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0080 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Fire Suppression System Repair. The requirement includes providing all labor, materials, and services necessary to repair the fire suppression system in accordance with the Statement of Work. The acquisition is unrestricted and not set aside for small business concerns. The applicable NAICS code is 561621, Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths), with a small business size standard of $25 million. Offerors must comply with Service Contract Labor Standards and request additional wage determinations no later than two days before the solicitation close if needed. The anticipated award will be a firm-fixed-price contract, expected to be completed within 90 days. Quotes will be evaluated based on best value to the Government in accordance with FAR 12.203, and contractors must submit pricing for all items to be considered responsive. This is an emergency repair on the fire suppression system at the Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center (DBNRRC) 2890 AR - 130 East, Stuttgart Arkansas 72160. This project will consist of replacing the Altitude Valve, inspecting the 80,000-gallon water holding tank, replacing the inspection access gaskets, pressurizing the fire suppression system to determine if system has any water leaks, replacing all sensors and floats on the water holding tank and ensuring all pumps, water pressure drops, valves and switches in the system are monitored by the fire panel inside the building. Summary of services: Contractor will be responsible for all parts and labor to get the fire system fully operational. The contractor shall include all services and field labor, equipment and software to make program adjustments, necessary to preform the service contract and personal protective equipment necessary to perform the work. Applicable Codes and Standards apply and are not limited to the following: ANSI - American National Standards Institute. ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers. NEC - National Electrical Code, NFPA 72. OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act Project Objectives The project consists of the following elements: 1. Replace the Altitude valve. 2. Replace all sensors and switches. 3. Inspect the 80,000-gallon water holding tank for leaks and condition. Statement of Work USDA, Agricultural Research Service 4. Replace the access panel gaskets on the water holding tank. 5. Pressurize the system for leak detection. 6. Replace the float system on the water holding tank. 7. Ensure all pumps, water pressure drops, pumps, valves and switches in the system are monitored by the fire panel inside the building. 8. Ensure all tamper switches are operable and communicating with the fire panel. Base Bid Contractor shall perform the work as specified in the Statement of Work. All proposals shall be in unlocked MS Word format and all cost proposals shall be detailed and presented in unlocked MS Excel format with formulas working. Contractor Responsibilities The project has a base bid to be performed per the following specifications: 1. Contractor will verify all dimensions and existing site conditions prior to beginning work. 2. Contractor shall keep work area clean daily and take measures to control debris while work is being performed. 3. Contractor is required to manage the project and consult with the Government prior to beginning all work phases. 4. Contractor shall perform work in a manner that minimizes the impact of the work on Government operations, research, and functions. 5. All work must be performed in such a manner as to not adversely affect daily operations of the facility and its workers. 6. Contractor will provide daily reports of work performed to the COR. 7. Contractor shall remove and dispose of all construction related materials from all work areas daily and remove these waste materials from the site on a weekly basis. 8. Contractor must have a superintendent on the jobsite when crews are performing the installation work. 9. Contactor will provide their own restroom facility. 10.Contractor to include commissioning of the new system, and controls tie-in to the existing building automation system (BAS). Question Deadline 01/20/2026 at 3:00 PM CT Questions shall be submitted via email to lynn.hults@usda.gov