Fence Installation for USDA ARS in Parlier, CA

Department of Agriculture · Agricultural Research Service · USDA ARS AFM APD

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Solicitation details

Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q1276
Notice type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 238990
Product service code: Z2PC
Set-aside: Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted: 2026-08-13
Response deadline: Aug 28, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC
Place of performance: Parlier, CA
Contracting contact: michael.sherlock@usda.gov

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Statement of work, as posted

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1276 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a fence installation in support of the USDA ARS in Parlier, CA for their leased area from Reedley College. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238990 The small business size standard is $19.0M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. The magnitude of construction is between $75,000 and $150,000. Please see the attached documents for information on the madatory site visit and how to respond to the RFQ and what to include for evaluation.

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Point of contact: Michael Sherlock
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Email: michael.sherlock@usda.gov

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