Construct Sugarcane Research Laboratory

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), intends to issue a solicitation for the construction of a Sugarcane Research Laboratory in Houma, Louisiana. This project requires the contractor to provide all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to perform the work in accordance with upcoming specifications and drawings. The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed-price construction contract with an estimated magnitude exceeding $10,000,000.00.

The procurement is identified under solicitation number 1232SA26R0027 and is classified under PSC Y1DB for the construction of laboratories and clinics. The anticipated NAICS code is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, which carries a size standard of $45 million. While the specific completion timeframe is currently to be determined, the USDA expects to issue the formal Request for Proposal (RFP) before September 30, 2026.

Potential offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. Kelly Wright serves as the primary point of contact for this pre-solicitation notice, which was published on May 19, 2026. All subsequent solicitation documents and amendments will be released electronically, as no paper copies will be provided.