Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

8.24.23: Add Solicitation Amendment, SF30. Answers RFI questions (Q and A). Solicitation closing date has been extended to Aug 29, 2023, at 4:00pm ET. This is a Small Business Set-Aside. Please read t... 8.24.23: Add Solicitation Amendment, SF30. Answers RFI questions (Q and A). Solicitation closing date has been extended to Aug 29, 2023, at 4:00pm ET. This is a Small Business Set-Aside. Please read the attached Solicitation and attachments in their entirety. Proposals should be submitted on company letterhead, in a pdf file. This is a solicitation for Construction prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 15 and 36.. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested. (ii) This solicitation number, and all attachments are issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). (iii) The solicitation document contains incorporated provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAR FAC 2023-04 June 2, 2023. (iv) The associated NAICS code is 236210 and size standard is $45.0 mil. (v) Solicitation details are found in the Statement of Work/Specifications documents. (vi) The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agriculture Research Service, Plant Genetics Research Unit (PGRU), (vii) Performance location: Geneva, NY. (viii) Provision at 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors-Competitive Acquisition, applies to this acquisition. (ix) The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: (a) Submit documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed Performance Elements and Benchmarks in the Statement of Work/Specifications (b) Submit Firm Fixed Price proposal (on company letterhead) detailing services, total price of all line items (and any options) and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of proposal. (c) Submit Unique Entity ID & DUNS# with proposal. REJECTION OF PROPOSAL: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the proposal without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. (x) Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications, uploaded on Sam.gov by the time proposals are due. See attached for additional applicable clauses and provisions. (xiv) All questions regarding this announcement must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Specialist, via email to tiffany.pimble@usda.gov by: See Solicitation documents. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned. Proposals are due are due: See Solicitation documents. by email to, Tiffany Pimble at tiffany.pimble@usda.gov. DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest. Biobased Products: This procurement requires the use of Biobased products to the extent that such products are reasonably available, meet agency or relevant industry performance standards, and are reasonably priced. The products should first be acquired from the USDA designated product categories. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quantity that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards, and to the extent feasible and reasonable, include the exclusive use of biobased and recycled products. Please visit www.biopreferred.gov for more information on the USDA Biobased Program and to reference the catalog of mandatory biobased products.

Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice. Any proposals/quotes submitted would be for estimation purposes only. This is a Small Business Set-Aside. Please read the full Pre-Solicitation Notice and any attach... This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice. Any proposals/quotes submitted would be for estimation purposes only. This is a Small Business Set-Aside. Please read the full Pre-Solicitation Notice and any attachments in their entirety. Notice Type: Pre-Solicitation Notice # 12305B23R0013 This is a Small Business Set Aside. SYNOPSIS: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agriculture Research Service (ARS), Plant Genetics Research Unit (PGRU), Geneva, NY., has a requirement for a Construction project of the Wellington Barn Cold Storage Retrofit. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES: The primary objective of issuing this Pre-Solicitation is to inform potential vendors/contractors of an upcoming Solicitation. NAICS: 236210 Industrial Building Construction, PSC: Z2EZ Repair Or Alteration Of Other Industrial Buildings Magnitude of Construction is between: $500,000 and $1,000,000. DESCRIPTION Provide a new premanufactured climate-controlled 46’-0”w x 50’-0”d (2,300 SF) x 12’-0”h indoor cold room system with insulated walls and ceiling panel system inside an existing building. Provide modifications to the existing building to accommodate the cold room and circulation. Work will require architectural finishes, man doors, overhead doors, insulation, and wall framing. Exterior work will require concrete equipment pads, minor fencing and minor related site work. The work will require refrigeration for the cold room and humidifiers. The refrigeration system for the cold room will consist of two outdoor air-cooled condensing units (51,750 BTUH each), two indoor evaporator units (51,750 BTUH each), and two humidifiers (18 lbs./hr. each). Minor plumbing work and alterations will be required. Electrical will be required to support the cold room, light fixtures and general power. A Bid Option is provided for a new 125 kW emergency power electrical generator with associated propane tank to include supporting electrical work for stand by power. DELIVERY / PERIOD of PERFORMANCE Delivery/Service Location: Plant Genetic Resources Unit (PGRU) 2939 Pre-Emption Road Geneva, NY Period of Performance is 176 days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). NOTE TO OFFERS: This is a Pre-Solicitation for construction prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 15 and 36, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. If you are an interested vendor, please provide the following information: 1.) Business name and point of contact; 2.) SAM UEI number; and 3.) Business size. In addition, include a brief Statement of Capability (no more than three pages), which demonstrates the ability to meet the specialized work requirements above; and any past performance information on contracts of similar size and scope (services/construction). All vendors are required to have an active registration in the System of Award Management at the time of proposal/quote submittal. (https://sam.gov/content/home) Electronic responses are mandatory. Information provided will not be used as a part of any subsequent solicitation requirement. Interested vendors who submit data are responsible for appropriately marking information if it is proprietary in nature. A determination by the Government not to further solicit or award a proposed contract action, based on this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Question regarding this notice should be directed to Contract Specialist Tiffany Pimble, at Tiffany.Pimble@usda.gov. Reference the RFP Pre-Solicitation number and Title of Solicitation in the “Subject Line” of all correspondences. Responses are due: See main posting page/website. Please email all responses to: Tiffany Pimble, Contract Specialist: Tiffany.Pimble@usda.gov, on company letterhead, in a pdf format. Tentative Date for Issuing full Solicitation: July 30, 2023. Site Visit: Dates and Time to be Announced. Contracting Office: U.S. Dept of Agriculture Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) 10300 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD 20705 Wk: (301) 504-3761 tiffany.pimble@usda.gov Agricultural Research Service, Administrative and Financial Management NEA Area Administrative Office, Acquisitions & Personal Property/Fleet -End-