Wastewater System Improvements Stuttgart National Aquaculture Center

This solicitation is a small‑business set‑aside RFQ for a lump‑sum (LS) contract to modify and upgrade the wastewater discharge system at the USDA National Aquaculture Center in Stuttgart, Arkansas, to meet updated NPDES requirements. The work is classified under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air‑Conditioning Contractors) and will likely involve civil‑construction activities such as pipe replacement, pump upgrades, control system integration, and site testing. The contractor must be a U.S. small business (≤ $19 M revenue) and hold an active SAM registration. Quotations are to be submitted by email with the solicitation number in the subject line. Evaluation will be based on technical acceptability and lowest price. • Scope: Design‑build modifications to wastewater conveyance, treatment, and discharge infrastructure. • Deliverables: Complete engineered solution, installation of new piping/pumps, compliance testing, and as‑built documentation. • Contract type: Lump‑sum commercial construction; progress payments may be made monthly. • Small‑business set‑aside – total‑small‑business. • Mandatory requirements: Active SAM registration, compliance with FAR/AGAR clauses, Buy‑American provisions, wage‑rate requirements. • Submission: Email quotation to [email protected]; questions due 9/16/2026.