Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Amendment 0001 issued to move quotation due date from 08/26/2024 to 08/09/2024 and questions due date from 08/19/2024 to 08/05/2024. THIS REQUIREMENT IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. Reference FAR... Amendment 0001 issued to move quotation due date from 08/26/2024 to 08/09/2024 and questions due date from 08/19/2024 to 08/05/2024. THIS REQUIREMENT IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. Reference FAR clause 52.232-18. Availability of Funds (Apr 1984). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 and is being conducted in conjunction according to FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 12405B24Q0394 and solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05. This RFQ is issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 238110 - Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors. The Small Business Size Standard is $19.0MM. THIS REQUIREMENT IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. Reference FAR clause 52.232-18. Availability of Funds (Apr 1984). The USDA, ARS, SEA, Coastal Plains Soil, Water, and Plant Research Center (CPSWPRC), Florence, SC location has a requirement for the following. The Contractor must furnish all labor, materials, and supplies to perform the installation of concrete pad and wiring to accommodate an external Seed Cooler in strict accordance as specified in attached Statement of Work (SOW) and Drawings. Site Visit. Contractors are encouraged to visit the site and be escorted by a government representative to confirm locations, dimensions, and conditions of the project before a bid is submitted. The purpose of a site visit is to observe first-hand any conditions relevant to the completion of this project. No consideration will be given to claims based on lack of knowledge of existing conditions, except where contract documents make definite provisions for adjustment in cost or extension due to existing conditions not readily foreseeable. To schedule a Site Visit, please contact: Dan Holladay, Phone: (843)616-5184, Email: dan.holladay@usda.gov. Project Location: USDA, ARS, SEA, Coastal Plains Soil, Water, Plant Research Center 2611 West Lucas Street Florence, SC 29501 Contractor must be registered in System for Award Management, (SAM), prior to submitting a quotation. Registration is free and registration can be completed online at www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM. Questions. All questions pertaining to this solicitation must be in writing. All questions will be addressed by email only. Submit questions referencing solicitation number 12405B24Q0394 electronically via email to monte.jordan@usda.gov. Questions are due on or before August 5, 2024, not later than 3:00 p.m. Central Time (CT). Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Quotation Submission. Quotation referencing solicitation number 12405B24Q0394 must be submitted electronically via email to monte.jordan@usda.gov by Friday, August 9, 2024, not later than 3:00 p.m. Central Time (CT). No late quotations will be accepted. Any quotations not meeting the minimum specifications and requirements outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW) will not be considered. In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by submitting One (1) electronic copy as follows: Fully completed and signed SF1449 Offer Form original signature and date; acknowledgment of any Solicitation Amendments (if applicable); SAM UEI Number. Price Quotation. Pricing shall be submitted using the Schedule of Supplies/Services within the Offer Form (SF 1449); A Firm Fixed-Price quotation (on company letterhead) detailing item description, unit price per item, total price and delivery costs as well as any applicable duties, brokerage, or customs fees. The contractor must provide a detailed quotation which includes break-down costs of all materials, labor, and equipment to fully and successfully complete the Statement of Work (SOW). Quotation must be valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quotation. Items delivered FOB Destination inclusive of all costs. Rejection of Quotation. Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quotation without further discussion. All responsible sources may submit an offer and will be considered. Prospective contractors who have not completed electronic annual representations and certifications at http://www.sam.gov/ in conjunction with required registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, shall complete and submit FAR 52.212-3 Alternative 1 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items and DFARS Representations and Certifications in SAM to be eligible to receive an award for this solicitation. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the Government Point of Entry (GPE) (sam.gov) for information relevant to this solicitation, e.g., questions and answers, amendments, etc. Any amendments and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE) SAM.