The USDA needs a small business to repair tornado damage at its research lab in Florida.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The USDA needs a contractor to repair tornado damage at its research lab in Fort Pierce, Florida. The project involves demolishing and replacing greenhouses, corridors, vents, and intake screening, as well as repairing the main building's roofing. The work will be phased to allow for continued use during construction.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? The USDA will issue a Firm Fixed Price construction contract with an estimated total area of 68,000 sq ft. The project will be completed in four phases, with each phase having a specific scope of work.
- How will they pick the winner? The USDA will evaluate proposals based on the contractor's experience with commercial building construction, their ability to meet the project's technical requirements, and their proposed price.
- When and how do you bid? Bids are due on June 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern. Proposals must be submitted through the System for Award Management Registration.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience with commercial building construction
- Has done similar work for the USDA before
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 on May 20
Primary point of contact
Name
Erin Riffey
Email
erin.riffey@usda.gov
Phone
(970) 631-2294