The USDA needs a small business to modernize a greenhouse at a research facility in University Park, PA.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The USDA wants to modernize a greenhouse at a research facility in University Park, PA. The scope includes design analysis, drawings, specifications, and wage determination. The notice doesn't say what specific work is included.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, and the notice doesn't say what type of contract will be awarded. The notice doesn't say the length of the contract or the expected start date.
- How will they pick the winner? The notice doesn't say how the winner will be chosen.
- When and how do you bid? Submit a quote in writing to the Contracting Officer, Josh Dobereiner, via email to josh.dobereiner@usda.gov by August 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit on July 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT and July 10, 2026 at 8:30 AM EDT. You must register by emailing josh.dobereiner@usda.gov by July 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM 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.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Email the Contracting Officer to RSVP for the site visit.
- Find a teaming partner who already has the required certification.
Primary point of contact
Email
josh.dobereiner@usda.gov
Phone
(309) 403-3556