# Safety Shower Modifications and Installations Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q0170 - Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q0170 - Notice type: Award notice (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation) - Status: Awarded to Borlie Mechanical Contracting LLC for $196,690.00 - Department: Department of Agriculture - Agency: Agricultural Research Service - Contracting office: USDA ARS Afm Apd (1232SA) - NAICS: 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors - Product or service code: Z2DB Repair Or Alteration Of Laboratories And Clinics - Set-aside: Total small business set-aside - Place of performance: Kearneysville, West Virginia - County: Jefferson County (FIPS 54037). https://abierto.us/counties/jefferson-county-wv-54037 - First posted: February 10, 2026 - Last posted: March 30, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1dace237b554457e8c6335a3aa7d0492/view ## Description AMENDMENT 01 - 03/12/2026 Solicitation is amended to post the site visit sign-in sheets and responses to all requests for information (RFIs) received by the RFI deadline and extend the quote due date to March 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. Acknowledgement of amendment is required with proposal submission by either returning a signed copy of the SF-30 or completing section 19 on the SF-1442 END OF AMENDMENT 01 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 1232SA26Q0170 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for safety shower modifications and installations. 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 238220 The small business size standard is $19.0 million. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. Organized site visits have been scheduled for February 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) and February 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST. The same information will be provided at both site visits, so offerors only need to attend one. Contractors wishing to attend the site visit must RSVP by emailing josh.dobereiner@usda.gov by February 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST with the names of attendees, company they are with, and company(s) they are representing. A Government issued photo ID is required for attendance. The site visit will be held for the purpose of providing contractors with the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the site, which may be helpful in the preparation of quotes. Attendance at the site visit is not mandatory for quote submission; however, failure to visit the site will not relieve or mitigate the successful contractor’s responsibility and obligation to fully comply with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained and/or referenced in this document. **Bonds:** Bid, Payment, and Performance Bonds are required. All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Josh Dobereiner, via email to josh.dobereiner@usda.gov. Questions must be submitted no later than 4:00 PM EST on February 26, 2026. Answers to all questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to the solicitation. No questions will be answered after this date unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as deemed by the Contracting Officer. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned. See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria. See “Attachment 2 – Drawings” and “Attachment 3 – Specifications” for complete details on the work required. Definitization of Equitable Adjustments for Change Orders - Pursuant to FAR 36.101-4(b), information regarding USDA’s definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts may be found at FAR 36.211 | USDA. Technical data and supporting documentation associated with this solicitation are available through the following sources: Solicitation Attachments The following documents are included as attachments to this solicitation and can be accessed via the “Attachments/Links” section of the posting. Attachment 2 – Drawings Attachment 3 – Specifications Attachment 4 - Wage Determination ## Award on USAspending - Recipient: Borlie Mechanical Contracting LLC (UEI NQVGQEBR4KJ7) - Contract: 1232SA26P0162, purchase order - Obligated: $196,690.00 - Competition: Competed Under SAP, 7 offers received - Link: award number 1232SA26P0162 equals the contract number; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA26P0162_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/ ## Publications - February 10, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due March 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice 20dedf8bef9942b2a9f2a349396a6afe. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/20dedf8bef9942b2a9f2a349396a6afe/view - March 12, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due March 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice 5d80864ca4684878984be8a09649f3fb. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5d80864ca4684878984be8a09649f3fb/view - March 30, 2026: Award notice. Notice 1dace237b554457e8c6335a3aa7d0492. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1dace237b554457e8c6335a3aa7d0492/view ## Points of contact - Joshua J. Dobereiner, josh.dobereiner@usda.gov, 3094033556 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q0170.