# Install Prefabricated Cold Room for USDA ARS in University Park, PA Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q0157 - Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q0157 - Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation - Status: Awarded to THD Contracting Service LLC - Department: Department of Agriculture - Agency: Agricultural Research Service - Contracting office: USDA ARS Afm Apd (1232SA) - NAICS: 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction - Product or service code: Z1DB Maintenance Of Laboratories And Clinics - Set-aside: Total small business set-aside - Place of performance: State College, Pennsylvania - County: Centre County (FIPS 42027). https://abierto.us/counties/centre-county-pa-42027 - City: State College. https://abierto.us/cities/state-college-pa-4273808 - First posted: February 6, 2026 - Last posted: March 3, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7ebfca70384745fbb648e5db01a9c0ba/view ## Description **Note:** This solicitation is amended and acknowledgement of the amendment is required with quote submission. See attachments for updated documents. 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; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0157 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a pre-fabricated cold storage room for USDA ARS in University Park, PA. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The small business size standard is $45M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. An organized site visit has already been held, another site visit is not scheduled. Quotes are due by 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 12, 2026 via email to Michael.Sherlock@usda.gov. Email subject line must include the solicitation number 1232SA26Q0157 and the title Install Prefab Cold Room. Late quotes after this deadline may be considered only if it is in the government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award. See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria. Statement of Requirement USDA ARS has requirement to provide and install a new pre-fabricated cold storage room with an option for condensing unit installation in the same lab IAW Attachment 2 - Statement of Work. 0001 1LS Install Pre-fab cold room 1001 1 LS Install new condensing unit ## Award on USAspending - Recipient: THD Contracting Service LLC (UEI F47KC9N4W3Z5) - Contract: 1232SA26P0165, purchase order - Obligated: $89,265.00 - Competition: Competed Under SAP, 10 offers received - Link: solicitation number 1232SA26Q0157 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA26P0165_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/ ## Publications - February 6, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due February 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST. Notice b10495f60aa146fd8e077c713ce0fe63. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b10495f60aa146fd8e077c713ce0fe63/view - March 3, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due March 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. Notice 7ebfca70384745fbb648e5db01a9c0ba. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7ebfca70384745fbb648e5db01a9c0ba/view ## Points of contact - Michael Sherlock, michael.sherlock@usda.gov --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q0157.