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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item with commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.06 and FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional infor... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item with commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.06 and FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 1232SA23Q0090 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-01. The associated NAICS Code is 237110 and the Small Business Size Standard is $39.5 Million. The USDA/NEA Facilities Division, 10300 Baltimore Avenue, BLDG 426, BARC-EAST, Belstsville MD 20705 has a requirement to apply internal lining to the WWTP Sludge Tank 180,000 gallon bolted steel tank repair. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order. The requirements are further detail in the attached Requirements Document. The DELIVERY ADDRESS is: NEA Facilities Division 10300 Baltimore Avenue BLDG 426, BARC-EAST Beltsville MD 20705 DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by: 1) Addressing all of the requirements of the RFQ. 2) Have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-24; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov). FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached clauses and provisions document. Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document. The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering three major areas: technical acceptance, past performance and price. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quote represents the best as a whole. The Government has the discretion to accept other than the lowest priced quote that provides additional benefits. Quotations are to be sent via email to Sabrina Brown at Sabrina.Brown@usda.gov. Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award. Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.

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The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) apply internal lining to the WWTP Sludge Tank 180,000-gallon bolted steel tank repair. Located in Beltsville, Mar... The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) apply internal lining to the WWTP Sludge Tank 180,000-gallon bolted steel tank repair. Located in Beltsville, Maryland. BACKGROUND: USDA, Beltsville Agricultural Research Center’s (BARC) Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plan (WWTP) is an Enhanced Nutrient Removal (ENR) activated sludge plant rated at an average daily flow of 0.62 MGD. Waste activated sludge from the activated sludge treatment process is transferred to two 180,000 gallons bolted steel tanks that have a dual role as aerobic digesters and sludge holding tanks. REQUIREMENT: The contractor shall furnish and install/apply an OBIC Polyurea Lining System complete and operational for both tanks. Work shall include all labor, materials, equipment and incidentals necessary and required for the lining system to be complete and operational as specified. The main goal for the use of this lining system on the tanks is to protect the tank steel structure from further corrosion caused by the corrosive nature of the liquid it holds (wastewater sludge). To fully protect the tank steel structure, the liner system shall be completely free of any defects, holes or imperfections that could lead to the sludge reaching the steel of the tanks behind the liner system. BASE: WWTP Sludge Holding Tank GENERAL: The contract performance time is approximately 60 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes are 237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction, with a size standard of $39.50 million. This procurement is being issued as a Total Small Business Set Aside utilizing the negotiated method by issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP). Evaluation factors consist of the following: Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Price. The contract will be awarded, based on the Best Value "Trade-off" process, to the firm whose proposal, in the judgment of the Contracting Officer, provides the best combination of technical expertise and price reasonableness. In making this determination, all evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are approximately equal to cost or price. The Government reserves the right to make the contract award to other than the lowest price offeror, price and other factors considered. Bid Bonds are required. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required of the successful offeror. It is anticipated that the solicitation documents will be available for viewing and downloading at www.sam.gov, on or about August 26, 2023. The solicitation and all amendments for the RFP will be posted on www.sam.gov. A Site Visit will be scheduled. Specific details will be included in the solicitation that is posted. Proposals are due on or about September 15, 2023, by 4:00 pm, EST., via electronic format. All proposals shall be emailed to Sabrina.Brown@usda.gov. All format requirements outlined in the solicitation shall be followed for electronic submission. All proposals must be received in electronic format by the date and time specified. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered. It is the responsibility of the contractor to check www.sam.gov frequently for any amendments or changes to the solicitation. The Government is not responsible for any loss of internet connectivity or for an offeror’s inability to access the documents posted at the referenced website. No copies on electronic storage (USBs, DVDs, CDs, etc...) or hard copies will be made available. If an offeror would like to be listed so that others can see that the offeror is an interested vendor, the offeror must click the “Add Me to Interested Vendors” button in the listing for this solicitation on www.sam.gov