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This is a Presolicitation notice.
The agency is announcing an upcoming solicitation. Watch for the actual RFP/RFQ to be posted later.
The USDA needs a small business to build a research laboratory in Houma, LA.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The USDA wants a small business to build a research laboratory and office in Houma, LA.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a fixed-price contract with a base year and two option years.
- How will they pick the winner? The evaluation will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable.
- When and how do you bid? Proposals are due on August 7, 2026, and must be submitted through SAM.gov.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business is registered in SAM.gov.
Primary point of contact
Name
Kelly Wright
Email
kelly.wright@usda.gov