Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
EROS Removal and replacement of chilled and conden
Department of the Interior · US Geological Survey · Sol. 140G0126Q0288
Due in 13 daysSmall business
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USGS wants a small business to remove and replace chilled water and condenser water piping serving the 1996 building addition at the EROS Science Center in Sioux Falls, SD. It is a total small business set-aside request for quote, with a site visit on October 6, 2026 and quotes due October 20, 2026.
Watch out for
- Site visit on October 6, 2026. A site visit at 9 AM local time at the EROS Center is listed; missing it may hurt your ability to price the job.
*Site Visit October 6, 2026 at 9 AM local time at USGS/EROS Science Center
- Only the Statement of Work is binding. Drawings are reference only, so you must read the SOW attachment closely to price the actual scope.
Only the requirements specifically identified in the Statement of Work constitute the contractually binding scope.
- Odd anticipated award date. The notice gives an award date in November 2027, which may be a typo, so confirm the schedule with the contracting officer.
The anticipated award date is November 4, 2027.
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Full brief
What they want
- Remove and replace chilled water piping and condenser water piping in the 1996 building addition
- Follow the Statement of Work (design drawings are for reference only)
- Contract type
- Construction contract (request for quote, simplified procedures per FAR 12.201-1)
- Place of performance
- USGS/EROS Science Center, 47914 252nd Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57198
- Offers due
- 2026-10-20 5:00 PM (UTC-5, as listed in the notice fields)
- How to submit
- Contact Kimberly Schneider, Kimberly_Schneider@ios.doi.gov
What to include when you submit
- Self-certify small business status in SAM under NAICS 238220
- Technical data is provided as attachments
You must have
- Small business under NAICS 238220, certified in SAM
Total small business set-aside
- Must represent small business status in SAM
The offeror must represent, within SAM, that it qualifies as a small business under the applicable NAICS-based size standards.
Not in the notice text
- Evaluation method and factors
- Contract period and schedule for the work
- Estimated value or magnitude
- Bonding and insurance requirements
- Statement of Work details (in attachments)
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Key facts
- Response due
- Oct 20, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
- Notice type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Solicitation
- 140G0126Q0288
- Agency
- Department of the Interior · US Geological Survey
- Office
- Ofc of Acqusition Grants-National
- Set-aside
- Small Business Set Aside - Total
- NAICS
- 238220
- Product/service code
- Z2DB
- Business type
- Construction & renovation
- Contracting contact
- Schneider, Kimberlykrschneider@usgs.gov0000
Full notice text from SAM.gov
Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0126Q0288 *Site Visit October 6, 2026 at 9 AM local time at USGS/EROS Science Center, 47914 252nd Street, Sioux Falls SD 57198* (1)Point of contact. Kimberly Schneider, Department of Interior, Reston Science Acquisition Branch, Kimberly_Schneider@ios.doi.gov (2) Set-asides. Total small business set-aside (3) Codes for services or supplies. NAICS 238220; PSC Z2DB (4) Description. (i) The Department of Interior, USGS/Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is seeking professional firms to provide construction to remove and replace chilled water piping and condenser water piping which serves the 1996 building addition at EROS. Location is the USGS/EROS Science Center, 47914 252nd Street, Sioux Falls SD 57198. A design to upgrade the system was completed as a result on 6/12/2020 titled Earth Resources Observation and Science Center Phase 1: EROS Fluid Coolers Design Services (Attachment 2). The 6/12/2020 as built drawings are included in Attachment 3 along with the mechanical system design criteria (Attachment 4). Due to cost constraints, the design, drawings and mechanical design attachments are provided for reference and basis of design only. Removal and replacement of cooling towers have been completed. The third chiller will not be completed under this contract. Design reference documents to illustrate prior design intent and existing conditions. Only the requirements specifically identified in the Statement of Work constitute the contractually binding scope. (ii) Procedures in accordance with FAR 12.201-1 Simplified procedures. The anticipated award date is November 4, 2027. (iii) N/A (iv) Technical data will be furnished as attachments to this solicitation. (v)Award of a construction contract to a small business is anticipated. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 36.101-4 requires agencies to provide a description of policies and procedures that apply to definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts and data on the time required to definitize equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts. This information can be found at: https://www.doi.gov/pam/acquisition/policy/constructioncontract. (vi) All responsible sources may submit a quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency. (vii) N/A (viii) The offeror must represent, within SAM, that it qualifies as a small business under the applicable NAICS-based size standards. This shall be done through the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), where the offeror must self-certify their small business status by claiming the appropriate NAICS code and affirming size eligibility.
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