Construct Sugarcane Research Laboratory

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), intends to issue a solicitation for the construction of a Sugarcane Research Laboratory in Houma, Louisiana. This requirement involves providing all necessary labor, equipment, and materials to complete the project in accordance with future specifications and drawings. The project is classified under PSC Y1DB Construction of Laboratories and Clinics and falls under NAICS code 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, which has a size standard of $45 million.

The USDA anticipates issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) 1232SA26R0027 before September 30, 2026, as a Firm Fixed Price construction contract. The estimated magnitude of this construction project is more than $10,000,000.00, though the specific completion timeframe for the resulting contract is currently to be determined. Kelly Wright is the designated point of contact for this pre-solicitation notice.

Prospective offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) in accordance with federal regulations to be eligible for the award. No attachments were included with this initial informational notice, and no paper copies of the solicitation will be distributed. The place of performance is located at the research facility in Houma, LA.