The USDA, ARS is seeking a contractor to replace the roofing and siding, and paint Building 42 at their facility in Starkville, MS. The project involves furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, transportation, utilities, and supervision for complete construction. The contractor must comply with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The project has a small business set-aside and the NAICS code is 238160. The contractor must provide a technical proposal, past performance documentation, and a bid guarantee is not required. The evaluation factors for award include technical acceptability and price. • The project requires replacement of roofing and siding, and painting of Building 42. • The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, transportation, utilities, and supervision for complete construction. • The project has a small business set-aside and the NAICS code is 238160. • The contractor must provide a technical proposal, past performance documentation, and a bid guarantee is not required. • The evaluation factors for award include technical acceptability and price.