The USDA needs a small business to repair and replace drought shelters at a research facility in Tifton, GA.
Key Details
What exactly do they need?
The USDA needs a small business to repair and replace drought shelters at a research facility in Tifton, GA. The shelters are prefabricated metal buildings, and the work involves replacing damaged components and performing routine maintenance.
What's the contract structure and timeline?
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with a site visit scheduled for May 20, 2026. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest price technically acceptable.
How will they pick the winner?
The evaluation will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable. The USDA will consider the quotes received and award the contract to the responsible source with the lowest price.
When and how do you bid?
Quotations are due on June 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM EDT. Offerors must submit their quotes through the USDA's online portal.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience with prefabricated metal building and component manufacturing
- Has done similar work for the USDA before
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit on May 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT. If you miss it, you can't bid.
- All question regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Josh Dobereiner, via email to josh.dobereiner@usda.gov.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov
- Register for the site visit by emailing Josh Dobereiner at josh.dobereiner@usda.gov by May 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT
- Submit your quote through the USDA's online portal by June 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM EDT