Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has a requirement for metal parapet roof repairs in Ames, Iowa. Solicitation 12505B21R0010 is issued as a Reques... The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has a requirement for metal parapet roof repairs in Ames, Iowa. Solicitation 12505B21R0010 is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP). The solicitation document, with the incorporated clauses and provisions, is issued in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 36 and will be incorporated in the awarded firm-fixed price order. Interested vendors should reference the solicitation documents for all terms and conditions. All interested parties are responsible for monitoring this website to ensure they have the most current information (i.e. Amendments) for the solicitation. No paper solicitation will be available. Notice of Set-Aside for Small Business Concerns: This requirement is a Total Small Business Set Aside. The associated NAICS Code is 238160, Roofing Contractors. The small business size standard is $16.50 million. Magnitude of Construction is between $100,000 and $250,000 Period of performance is 270 days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Bonds: Payment and Performance Bonds are required. Site Visit: An organized site visit is scheduled for May 10, 2021 at 9:00 AM Central Daylight Time (CDT). Face coverings must be worn at all times. The site visit will be held at the project location at 1920 North Dayton Road, Ames, IA 50021. In order to attend the site visit, you MUST pre-register by 3:00 PM CDT on May 6, 2021. Pre-register by emailing kristen.turner@usda.gov with your company name and the name(s) of the representatives who will attend. An email response will be sent confirming your registration. The site visit will be held for the purpose of providing contractors with the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the site which may be helpful in the preparation of offers. Attendance at this site visit is not mandatory for offer submission; however, failure to visit the site will not relieve or mitigate the successful contractor's responsibility and obligation to fully comply with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained and/or referenced in this document. All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Kristen Turner, via email to kristen.turner@usda.gov. Questions must be submitted no later than 3:00 PM CDT on May 13, 2021. Answers to all questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to the solicitation. No questions will be answered after this date unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as deemed by the Contracting Officer. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned. Biobased Products: This procurement requires the use of Biobased products to the extent that such products are reasonably available, meet agency or relevant industry performance standards, and are reasonably priced. The products should first be acquired from the USDA designated product categories. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quantity that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards, and to the extent feasible and reasonable, include the exclusive use of biobased and recycled products. Please visit www.biopreferred.gov for more information on the USDA Biobased Program and to reference the catalog of mandatory biob