Electrical service installation for containerized laboratory, USDA-ARS DKI Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center, HI

The USDA‑ARS DKI Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center in Hilo, HI seeks a qualified small‑business electrical contractor to install full electrical service for a new containerized laboratory. The solicitation is a total small‑business set‑aside RFQ (Solicitation #1174390) with a quoted‑price, “lowest priced technically acceptable” award. Offerors must submit a detailed price schedule and technical approach, demonstrate ability to meet the SOW, and certify compliance with numerous FAR/AGAR clauses, including DEI, Buy‑American, and construction‑wage requirements. All quotes must be emailed to the contracting officer by the deadline. • Scope: Install all electrical distribution, wiring, panels, lighting, and related systems for a container‑based lab per attached drawings and specifications. • Location: 64 Nowelo Street, Hilo, HI 96720. • Set‑aside: Total Small Business (size standard $19 M). • Submission: Email quotation (Word/Excel/PDF) to [email protected]; receipt confirmed by contracting officer. • Deadline: 0900 HST, September 25 2026 (questions due Sept 21 2026). • Evaluation: Lowest price among technically acceptable offers; past performance considered. • Required certifications: FAR/AGAR clauses, DEI, Buy‑American, construction‑wage, etc. • Contract type: Commercial construction, likely 12‑month performance period (typical for similar lab fit‑out).