The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, has a construction requirement at its National Science Laboratory in Gastonia, NC. Work involves renovating approximately 500 sq ft of lab space to allow for installation of a walk-in cooler (purchase by others). Work includes demolition, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems. Solicitation and attachments are posted below. Demolition and renovation of laboratory space at National Science Laboratory This solicitation is set aside for woman-owned small business concerns only. DUNS Number: Not Available Delivery: 120 Days After Notice to Proceed Delivery Location Code: AMS-S&T-124601 USDA AMS S&T 801 SUMMIT CROSSING PLACE SUITE B GASTONIA NC US This solicitation will result in a firm-fixed price construction contract. Work shall be performed in accordance with the attached statement of work. Please refer any questions pertaining to this solicitation to Jim Roloff, contracting officer, at james.g.roloff@usda.gov. Additionally, email your quote by the date and time indicated in block 13 on the first page of this solicitation. See evaluation factors for award on pages 21 and 22. 2. The appropriate Department of Labor wage determination for construction shall apply to any resultant contract (see attachment 2). 3. The estimated magnitude of this project is between $100,000 and $250,000. 4. USDA is exempt from sales tax: tax ID no. 41-0696271; tax exempt no. 471640000. 5. Submit the following items for award: A signed copy of the Standard Form 1442. Please complete block 14, including vendor name, address, phone number, Federal Tax ID number, and UEI; block 17, block 19 if applicable; and blocks 20a, 20b, and 20c. See Evaluation Factors for Award on pages 21 and 22 for further information on what to include with your quote. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.