Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This solicitation closed August 25th but is being activated and extended to September 10th, 2021. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has a requirem... This solicitation closed August 25th but is being activated and extended to September 10th, 2021. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has a requirement to replace the water softeners and associated piping and upgrade system components as outlined in the attached SOW. The Base Bid will be to replace the non-functioning water softener with options to install the second unit as well as installed the requested system upgrades. Solicitation 12305B21R0033 is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP). The solicitation document, with the incorporated clauses and provisions, is issued in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 13 and 36 and will be incorporated in the awarded firm-fixed price order. Interested vendors should reference the solicitation documents for all terms and conditions. All interested parties are responsible for monitoring this website to ensure they have the most current information (i.e. Amendments) for the solicitation. No paper solicitation will be available. Notice of Set-Aside for Small Business Concerns: This requirement is a Total Small Business Set Aside. The associated NAICS Code is 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. The small business size standard is $16.5 million. Magnitude of Construction is between $100,000 and $250,000. Period of performance is 90 days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to, Falcon Albino, via email to falcon.albino@usda.gov. Questions must be submitted no later than 3:00 PM EST on September 02, 2021. 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.