Inactive
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice ID:1240LT23R0069
In accordance with the Procurement Integrity Act (41 U.S.C. § 21) (41 USC § 423) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 3.104, potential contractors are strictly prohibited from making direct co...
In accordance with the Procurement Integrity Act (41 U.S.C. § 21) (41 USC § 423) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 3.104, potential contractors are strictly prohibited from making direct contact with Federal Government program managers, engineers, or any other personnel seeking products or services other than the contracting officer or contracting specialist responsible for that contract opportunity. Individuals who violate the procurement integrity provisions may be subject to criminal and civil penalties, and administrative remedies. The penalties are discussed under 41 U.S.C. Chapter 21 (4) and FAR 3.104-8. It is essential for all potential contractors to be fully aware of and compliant with these regulations. Contracting officers and contracting specialists, who announce contract opportunities on SAM.gov, act as the liaisons between the Federal Government and potential contractors. As such, all inquiries, questions, or concerns from interested contractors should be sent exclusively to the contracting officer or contracting specialist who posted the contract opportunity announcement. Upon receipt, the contracting officer or contracting specialist will relay these to the relevant program managers or engineers for feedback. After accumulating all necessary information to address these inquiries, the contracting officer or contracting specialist will then update the related contract opportunity announcement and ensure its public accessibility on SAM.gov to uphold transparency and the integrity of the procurement process. Private firms must be able to compete for the government’s business on a scrupulously fair basis. Fairness is a pre-requisite of government acquisition due to the government’s unique position as representatives of the citizens of the United States. Government personnel who are associated with the acquisition process have a responsibility to protect its integrity by maintaining fairness in the government’s treatment of all firms. Thank you for your cooperation, and adherence to these laws, and regulations. SOLICITATION INFORMATION This is a solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a separate solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 1240LT23R0069 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 236220 with a small business size standard of Z2EZ. The PSC is $45.0. The Government contemplates an award of a Firm-Fixed-Priced contract resulting from this solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a proposal. Only Total Small Businesses (FAR 19.5) will be considered for award. Offerors must have an active SAM.gov registration, before and during the project time frame QUESTIONS DUE DATE/TIME: Any questions or inquiries must be submitted to the contracting officer via e-mail not later than 16:30 PM (MDT) on August 25, 2023. Submit questions/inquiries to the attention of Elizabeth Ratcliff via email to: elizabeth.ratcliff@usda.gov with subject line: "QUESTION(S): 1240LT23R0069". Inquiries submitted via telephone will not be accepted, please submit all inquries/questions via e-mail submission. Responses will be posted as an amendment to the solicitation on the SAM.gov posting. DUE DATE/TIME: Offers are due no later than 16:30 PM (MDT) on September 01, 2023. Submit offers to the attention of Elizabeth Ratcliff via email to: elizabeth.ratcliff@usda.gov with subject line: QUOTE: 1240LT23R0069. Late offers will not be considered for award. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov, and in active status at the time of submittal in order to be considered. Offerors must submit representations and certifications in accordance with the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Item (See Section K). Either fill in the form in Section K or submit a current copy from active SAM (www.sam.gov) account. Offerors who fail to comply with the requirements of this solicitation will be considered non-compliant. This project includes the replacement of existing furnaces in multiple administrative sites within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. These existing furnaces are outdated and will need to be uninstalled, disposed of, and replaced with new equipment that runs at 95% efficiency or greater. Two new Commercial Central AC Units for Huntsville Guard and Spanish Fork Stations are also needed, and will need to be installed (if the government chooses to exercise that optional item). There are 5 locations (including AC unit) that are listed in section 1.2.
