The USDA needs a small business to replace greenhouse ridge vents.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
The USDA needs a small business to replace greenhouse ridge vents at the Agricultural Research Service in Albany, CA. The work involves replacing existing ridge vents with new ones to improve ventilation and reduce energy costs.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, and the contract will be awarded based on the lowest price technically acceptable. The contract duration is not specified, but the acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.
- How will they pick the winner?
The evaluation basis is lowest price technically acceptable, and the contract will be awarded to the responsible source with the lowest price.
- When and how do you bid?
Quotations are due on August 17, 2026, at 11:00 PM PDT, and must be submitted via email to Josh Dobereiner at josh.dobereiner@usda.gov.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- You must register by July 27, 2026, to attend the site visit on July 28 or 29, 2026.
- A Government-issued photo ID is required for attendance at the site visit.
- Bonds (Bid, Payment, and Performance Bonds) are required.
- No questions will be answered after August 5, 2026, unless deemed in the best interest of the Government.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Register to attend the site visit by July 27, 2026.
- Submit questions regarding this solicitation in writing to Josh Dobereiner by August 5, 2026.
- Review the attachments and supporting documentation associated with this solicitation.