Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This Solicitation is a Request for Quote, utilizing simplified acquisition procedures, for a firm fixed priced construction purchase order. The USDA ARS requires that all labor, supervision, tools, an... This Solicitation is a Request for Quote, utilizing simplified acquisition procedures, for a firm fixed priced construction purchase order. The USDA ARS requires that all labor, supervision, tools, and materials be provided to Provide Emergency Power Backup Generators at Bldgs 6 and 22 for the Southeast Watershed Research Unit in Tifton, GA, 31793. All work shall be performed in accordance with the terms, conditions, drawings, and specifications contained in this document and related attachments. A single organized site visit has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 7 at 10:00 a.m. EST. Site visit contact person is Lee Willis, Lee.Willis@usda.gov, (229) 392-6747. At this time we have no plans for another or to allow additional site visits. An on-site visitor/contractor/collaborator should complete the attached Certification of Vaccination form and present it upon entry to any Federal Building or Federal worksite. A paper copy of the form is also to be made available at each facility for the visitor/contractor/collaborator for completion upon arrival. Each on-site visitor/contractor/collaborator is expected to keep the completed Certification of Vaccination form on their person while they are inside any Federal building or worksite. Agencies are not collecting or maintaining contractors’ Certification of Vaccination forms at this time. Quotes MUST be received no later than 2:00pm CST, September 15, 2021. Quote must be in writing and emailed to: Shalunda Mix, Contract Specialist USDA ARS SEA AAO Shalunda.Mix@usda.gov QUOTE MUST BE ANNOTATED AS SUCH AND REFERENCE THE SOLICITATION NUMBER. Contractor shall provide a detailed Quote, itemized by project, which includes a breakdown that includes materials, labor, and equipment, bond, insurance, etc. in order to fully and successfully complete the Statement of Work described in this document. Please review quote submission requirements described in Section L.7, evaluation factors are listed in Section M. In accordance with FAR 36.204 the estimated magnitude of this project is between $25,000 and $100,000. All questions pertaining to this solicitation, including questions that arise during the site visit, must be submitted to shalunda.mix@usda.gov by September 8, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Central. Please reference the solicitation no. 12405B21Q0145 in all email subject lines. Questions that are not submitted in writing or that are not submitted by September 8, 2021.at 2:00 p.m. Central may not receive a response. Questions/answers discussed at the site visit will not be binding on the resultant contract unless submitted in writing and incorporated into the solicitation by amendment.

Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a pre-solicitation notice. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Southeast Area (SEA) USDA, ARS Southeast Watershed Research Unit in Tifton, GA, 31793 has a requirement to Provide Emer... This is a pre-solicitation notice. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Southeast Area (SEA) USDA, ARS Southeast Watershed Research Unit in Tifton, GA, 31793 has a requirement to Provide Emergency Power Backup Generators at Bldgs 6 and 22 to include: All professional services, personnel, tools, material, and equipment to provide natural gas operated emergency power backup generators that can supply emergency power to each facility that is compatible with the working power load for each facility. o Building 6 generator load requirements: 17 KW, 120/208V, 3-Phase natural gas fired generator (60 amp load minimum/ 17,000watt minimum) o Building 22 generator load requirement: 32 KW, 120/240V, 3-Phase natural gas fired generator (95 amp load minimum/32,000watt minimum) • Provide 3-phase generator transfer switches for each building connecting to the generator power output and building power input. • Provide factory start up. • Provide concrete foundations for generators and secure generators to the foundations. • Provide system operational training prior to government personnel. • Provide all quotes as turn-key completed work. • Provide separate pricing for a generator monitoring system for each generator installation as an optional add-on. • USDA will coordinate with local utility for connection to generators. • Contractor is responsible for any permits USDA ARS SEA intends to issue a Request for Quote for a firm fixed priced construction purchase order. The solicitation is anticipated to be a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS code for this requirement is 238210 with a size standard of $16.5 M. Contractors shall not directly contact the facility to discuss this requirement. The magnitude of the project is estimated to be between $25,000 and $100,000. During the solicitation phase, contractors will be provided the opportunity for a site visit and to ask any relevant questions. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute the Request for Quotes (RFQ). The Government anticipates issuing an RFQ for this requirement around August 31, 2021. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for these services. The statement of work is attached to this notice for information only. The full RFQ, applicable provisions/clauses, wage rates, etc. will be posted when the full RFQ solicitation is released around August 31, 2021.