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ID: 1232SA26Q0243 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  95%
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A market survey is being conducted to determine if there are adequate Small Business, SBA-certified HUBZone, SBA-certified 8(a), Women-Owned, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors available for a proposed project who meet the specific criteria outlined below. This is not a solicitation Announcement or Request for Proposal. It does not constitute any commitment by the Government. No award will result from this notice. The purpose is to conduct market research to gain knowledge of potentially qualified sources. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be used by the Government to make an appropriate acquisition decision. The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) will not award a contract on the basis of responses or pay for the preparation of any information submitted. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this notice. After completing an analysis of the responses, the Government will determine whether to limit competition to 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, Women-Owned, or other small business firms, or to proceed with issuing an unrestricted solicitation, inviting full and open competition.

The USDA, ARS, Sugarcane Research Unit is currently in need of replacement of existing actuators with new actuators for Exhaust Fans 6 and 7 at the Ardoyne farm headhouse as per Statement of Work. This work will be completed at 501 Bull Run Road, Schriever, LA 70395. The NAICS is 561210. The business size is $47.0 million for small business.

Companies who have the experience, as well as an interest in doing business with ARS, should submit a Capabilities Statement which, for this notice, is not expected to be a proposal, but rather short statements regarding the company's ability to demonstrate their expertise and experience in relation to the areas specified in this notice. Companies should also indicate whether they are a Small Business, SBA-certified HUBZone, SBA-certified 8(a), SDVOSB, or Women-Owned Small Business. Responses should be submitted by 4/10/2-26 to the attention of jovan.haynes@usda.gov at the address above. Questions should be directed to Jovan Haynes at jovan.haynes@usda.gov

Background
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is conducting a market survey to assess the availability of qualified Small Business contractors, including SBA-certified HUBZone, SBA-certified 8(a), Women-Owned, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms for a proposed project.

This initiative aims to gather information for potential acquisition decisions regarding the replacement of existing actuators for Exhaust Fans 6 and 7 at the Ardoyne farm headhouse. The agency's mission is to enhance agricultural research and development.

Work Details
The contractor is required to provide all labor, parts, and materials necessary for the replacement of two existing actuators with new Siemens actuators for Exhaust Fans 6 and 7. Specific tasks include:
1. Arriving and checking in with the Point of Contact (POC).
2. Locking out the main shut-off power (LOTO).
3. Disconnecting electrical connections for the two existing actuators.
4. Removing the two existing actuators.
5. Installing two new Siemens actuators with specified part numbers: GNP191.1P (or equal) and GCA-166.U (or equal).
6. Reconnecting electrical connections for the new actuators.
7. Checking Desigo to ensure proper communication on the front-end system.
8. Verifying operation of both new Siemens actuators.
9. Cleaning up material and trash from the site after completion of work.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed over a period not exceeding five years, consisting of one base year and four option years.

Place of Performance
The work will be performed at USDA, ARS, Sugarcane Research Unit, Ardoyne farm, located at 501 Bull Run Road, Schriever, LA 70395.
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Overview

Agency
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) [USDA]
Response Deadline
April 13, 2026, 9:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
April 7, 2026, 9:56 a.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
NAICS
561210 - Facilities Support Services
PSC
Z1DB - Maintenance Of Laboratories And Clinics
Place of Performance
Schriever, LA 70395 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
$47 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Odds of Award
40%
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 5 days, below average for the Agricultural Research Service. 68% of similar contracts within the Agricultural Research Service had a set-aside.
On 4/7/26 Agricultural Research Service issued Sources Sought 1232SA26Q0243 for new actuators due 4/13/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 561210 and PSC Z1DB.
Primary Contact
Name
Jovan Haynes   Profile
Email
jovan.haynes@usda.gov
Phone
(501) 413-7449

Secondary Contact

Name
Richard Johnson   Profile
Email
richard.johnson@usda.gov
Phone
(985) 870-4188

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF > AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE > USDA ARS AFM APD
FPDS Organization Code
12H2-1232SA
Source Organization Code
500022476
Last Updated
April 28, 2026
Last Updated By
jovan.haynes@ars.usda.gov
Archive Date
April 28, 2026