The USDA needs a small business to replace HVAC exhaust for its research facility in Corvallis, OR.
Key Details
The USDA needs a small business to replace the HVAC exhaust system at its research facility in Corvallis, OR. The project involves replacing the existing exhaust system with a new one, and the scope of work includes all necessary labor, materials, and equipment.
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 expected to be 6 months, and the delivery schedule will be determined by the contractor.
How will they pick the winner?
The evaluation will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable, and the contractor must provide a bid guarantee in an amount not less than 20 percent of the proposed price but shall not exceed $3,000,000. The contractor must also provide payment and performance bonds for awards exceeding $150,000.
When and how do you bid?
Quotes are due on June 30, 2026, at 6:00 PM EST, and must be submitted through the Federal Business Opportunities website. The cost of a bid guarantee will not be reimbursed, and the contractor must provide a payment bond for awards exceeding $35,000 and performance bonds for awards exceeding $150,000.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit on [date] — if you miss it, you can't bid.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.