Closed Solicitation · DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

    Biocontainment Facility Operational Readiness and Commissioning

    Sol. 1232SA26R0037Sources SoughtSet-aside: No Set aside usedBELTSVILLE, MD
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Jul 22, 2026
    POSTED
    Jul 15, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    541618
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    R425
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The USDA is seeking information for Biocontainment Facility Operational Readiness and Commissioning services. This Sources Sought Notice aims to gather capabilities from small businesses for potential future contracting opportunities. Interested firms should provide details about their qualifications, experience, and interest in competing as prime contractors or subcontractors.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    1232SA26R0037
    Notice Type
    Sources Sought
    Set-Aside
    No Set aside used
    Posted Date
    July 15, 2026
    Response Deadline
    July 22, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541618AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    R425
    Contract Code
    12H2
    Issuing Office
    USDA ARS AFM APD
    Primary Contact
    Erin Riffey
    State
    MD
    ZIP Code
    20705
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    This is a Sources Sought Notice only. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) desires to procure a contract for Biocontainment Facility Operational Readiness and Commissioning (Cx) Specialist services support to provide Operational (BSL-3/4) and Commissioning (BSL-4) Project Management Office (PMO), BSL-4 Commissioning Support Team, Program Management, Full Mission Transfer and Full Operational Capability, Project and Construction Remediation Management, BSL-4 Commissioning Execution and Management, and ongoing Annual Performance Verification (APV) efforts. Be advised that the USDA will not be able to set aside this requirement if 2 or more small businesses do not respond with information to support the set-aside. We encourage all small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (including, 8(a) Business Development Program, Small Disadvantage Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women- Owned Small Business concerns), to identify their capabilities in meeting the requirement at a fair market price. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or IFB or RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Government wide Point of Entry. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Government wide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The anticipated NAICS code is 541618, with a size standard of $19.0 Million. In response to this sources sought, please provide: Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, Unique Entity ID (UEI), a statement regarding small business status (including small business type(s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) and the corresponding NAICS code. Identify whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement as a prime contractor or not. Identify subcontracting, joint ventures or teaming arrangement that will be pursued, if any. Information in sufficient detail regarding previous experience (indicate whether as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on similar requirements (include size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government or commercial), pertinent certifications, etc., that will facilitate making a capability determination. The detail must include which facilities and their specific biosecurity levels. Information to help determine if the service requirement is commercially available, including pricing information, basis for the pricing information (e.g., market pricing, catalog pricing), delivery schedules, customary terms and conditions, warranties, etc. Identify how USDA can best structure these contract requirements to facilitate competition by and among small business concerns. Identify any condition or action that may be having the effect of unnecessarily restricting competition with respect to this acquisition.

    Key dates

    1. July 15, 2026Posted Date
    2. July 22, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    Biocontainment Facility Operational Readiness and Commissioning is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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