Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

USDA Forest Service, El Yunque National Forest located at PR-191 Km 4.4 in Rio Grande PR is in the need of Climate Controlled Portable Storages Services. The North American Industrial Classification S... USDA Forest Service, El Yunque National Forest located at PR-191 Km 4.4 in Rio Grande PR is in the need of Climate Controlled Portable Storages Services. The North American Industrial Classification System Code NAICS code is 531130 Lessor of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units. The objective of this project is to have climate controlled portable storages in order to preserve and secure sensitive government property and records that will be sent to NARA (National Archives and Records Administration). El Yunque National Forest is still under hurricane recovery efforts after being struck by hurricanes Irma and Maria. El Yunque is home to many plant and species, some unique in Puerto Rico. Also, it is visited my many visitors from countries all over the world. Now Forest is closed due to COVID-19 but it is planned to open again soon as safely permitted. Our headquarters office well known as “Catalina” has been closed until repairs are completed. Due to this situation, many Teams lost access to warehouse space for their respective items/equipment, which some of them are of sensitive nature. Also, we have a Heritage Program that possess many antiques/relics which, due to their nature, it is essential to be preserved in a climate-controlled environment. Therefore, the need of climate controlled portable storages is paramount to preserve many important items from being damaged by heat and mold. Contractor Requirements. The Contractor shall provide all necessary preventive maintenance labor, services, administration, facilities, supplies, materials and equipment necessary to provide adequate and safe facilities, serviced on schedule and responsive to requests for servicing. The contractor must be able to provide on demand climate controlled portable storage units to continuously properly operates to preserve and secure sensitive government property. The Contractor will coordinate with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and notify to Contracting Officer date and time for setting up the storage units at the required locations. Routine Maintenance. The contractor shall provide preventive maintenance for proper functioning of equipment in accordance with normal commercial practices and as required and/or recommended by make/model of the storage units. The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and notify the Contracting Officer of any situation regarding the operation of the storage unit that could affect the integrity of government property storage in the units. SITE VISIT: The site visit will be conducted on Monday 19th April at 0900am. Location: El Yunque National Forest El Portal Road 191 KM 4.4 Rio Grande, Puerto Rico https://goo.gl/maps/ydUEY8PDiL2JmvjE6 POC for Site Visit: Mr. Luis Borja COR(Contracting Officer Representative) Tel. (787) 710-4077 Email: luis.borjarivera@usda.gov Due to current COVID 19 pandemic, you shall consider all safety measures as per CDC, and State Health Care Department’s guidance. No more than 2 persons per Company are permitted to participate of the site visit event.