The job at a glance
| Solicitation number | 124PSA27Q0029 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Agricultural Research Service |
| Office | USDA Ars Afm Apd |
| Where | Madison, Wisconsin |
| Posted | November 13, 2026 |
| Bids due | November 20, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Who can bid | Open to any company (no set-aside listed) |
| Industry | Equipment repair & maintenance (NAICS 811310) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Contracting contact | Jacob Toft · jacob.toft@usda.gov |
| Official notice | View on SAM.gov → |
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From the notice
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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 124PSA27Q0029 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Preventative Maintenance Services for two Chiller Units at USDA-DFRC in Madison, WI. This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 811310. The small business size standard is $12.5M This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
Excerpt from the agency's notice. Read the full text and attachments on SAM.gov.
What you'll need to bid
- A quote or proposal form. Usually the SF-1449 (or SF-18 for small quotes), filled in and signed, with a price for every line and option year.
- Active SAM.gov registration. Free from the government, and it must be active before award. It can take a few weeks, so start early (how to register).
- Acknowledgment of every amendment (SF-30). Missing one is the most common reason a good offer gets thrown out.
- Prices that respect the wage rules. Many federal service contracts include a Service Contract Act wage determination setting minimum pay and benefits for each job category. Price your labor from it.
- Past performance and a short technical write-up, if the notice asks for them (no past performance yet?).
- A clear staffing and quality plan, if the notice evaluates technical approach: who does the work, how you'll cover absences, and how you'll check quality.
Always check the notice itself: the instructions in the solicitation win over any general rule.
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