Name | Type | Posted | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
Site Visit Sign-In 05212026.pdf | Jun 2, 2026 | ||
Site Visit Sign-In 05202026.pdf | Jun 2, 2026 | ||
RFIs.pdf | Jun 2, 2026 | ||
SF30 - Amendment 01.pdf | Jun 2, 2026 | ||
Statement of Work.pdf | May 14, 2026 | ||
SF1442.pdf | May 14, 2026 | ||
Wage Determination.pdf | May 14, 2026 |
Drought Shelter Repairs and Replacement
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking a small business contractor to repair and replace drought shelters at the Crop Genetics Breeding Research Unit in Tifton, Georgia. This project addresses damage caused by Hurricane Helene and requires a turn-key solution for ten structures. The scope includes the full replacement of three Atlas Snow Arch shelters and repairs to seven others, covering demolition, disposal, and installation. Evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology based on a technical narrative and company experience. This firm-fixed-price contract has an accelerated 30-day performance timeline, with work starting within seven days of the notice to proceed. Amendment 01, issued on June 2, 2026, finalized the solicitation by adding site visit records and RFI responses, which include a brand-name requirement for Atlas components to maintain compatibility with existing units. The solicitation package includes the SF-1442, a Statement of Work, and Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations for Tift County, Georgia. Quotations are due by June 12, 2026. The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking a contractor to repair and replace drought shelters in Tifton, Georgia, following Hurricane Helene. This turn-key project includes labor, materials, equipment, and disposal. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside issued as an RFQ for commercial items. The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is replacing three drought shelters and repairing seven others at the Tifton, Georgia, Crop Genetics Breeding Research Unit. This turn-key project restores structures damaged by Hurricane Helene and includes the installation of three new 30' x 84' Atlas Snow Arch shelters.
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Contact and place of performance
Joshua J. Dobereiner
Tifton, GA 31793
USA
AMENDMENT 01 - 06/02/2026 Solicitation is amended to post the site visit sign-in sheets and responses to all requests for information (RFIs) received by the RFI deadline. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. Acknowledgement of amendment is required with proposal submission by either returning a signed copy of the SF-30 or completing section 19 on the SF-1442. END OF AMENDMENT 01 ____________________...
View moreOrganized site visits have been scheduled for May 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) and May 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. The same information will be provided at both site visits, so offerors only need to attend one. Contractors wishing to attend the site visit must register by emailing [email protected] by May 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT with the name(s) of attendee(s), company they are with, and company(s) they are representing. A Government issued photo ID is required for attendance.
The site visit will be held for the purpose of providing contractors with the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the site, which may be helpful in the preparation of quotes. Attendance at the site visit is not mandatory for quote submission; however, failure to visit the site will not relieve or mitigate the successful contractor’s responsibility and obligation to fully comply with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained and/or referenced in this document.
All question regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Josh Dobereiner, via email to [email protected]. Questions must be submitted no later than 4:00 PM EDT on May 28, 2026. Answers to all questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to the solicitation. No questions will be answered after this date unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as deemed by the Contracting Officer. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned.
Technical Data -
Technical data and supporting documentation associated with this solicitation are available through the following sources:
Project Location
Project location is listed in Attachment 1 – Statement of Work
Definitization of Equitable Adjustments for Change Orders
Pursuant to FAR 36.101-4(b), information regarding USDA’s definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts may be found at Contracting with USDA under “Federal Acquisition Regulation 36.101-4”. USDA’s procedures that apply to the definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts may be found in AGAR 443.304 -70.