Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

127EAX23Q0055 – Williams Ranger District, Volunteer Fire Lookout Description of Work: The intent of this project is to renovate the elevated fire lookout tower cabin. The interior cabin components sho... 127EAX23Q0055 – Williams Ranger District, Volunteer Fire Lookout Description of Work: The intent of this project is to renovate the elevated fire lookout tower cabin. The interior cabin components show asbestos containing materials. The work shall be set in two phases. Phase I is demolition, which will include removal of all existing components of the cabin, including abatement and proper disposal of Asbestos Containing Material (ACM). Phase II includes all of the improvements to the tower, shower unit, including utilities. The renovation and utility improvements include providing and installing new flooring, subfloor, walls, framing, insulation, windows, ceiling, trim, fire finder support, kitchen cabinets, bookcase, direct vent wall heater, waterline system, electrical, painting, and reconnections of existing lightning protection system. Location: This location is approximately 14 miles west of Flagstaff. To get to Volunteer, go west on Interstate 40, then turn south at the Bellemont exit, check-in will need to happen with the Navajo Army Depot and they will ensure the travel route to the tower is safe. The roadway is fair with a few sandy areas before the road starts towards the mountain top. The road to the mountain top is more winding and steep. Four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended to reach the site. It is highly recommended to have a four-wheel drive vehicle to transport supplies and materials to the site. There is a small parking area at the site, which can accommodate at least two (2) standard vehicles. Coordinates for the Volunteer fire lookout tower site are N35.217970 W111.895450, elevation is approximately 8,047 feet. Basis for Award: The Government Anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed-Price Contract using RFQ Lowest Price -Technically Acceptable: Award will be made to the offer that meets or exceeds the requirements contained herein, at the price that is most advantageous to the government will be determined to be the best value. Price reasonableness will be determined by using competitive solicitation process. Organized Site Visit has been scheduled: Date: June 22, 2023 Time: 10:00 Location: 1824 S. Thompson St., Flagstaff, AZ 86001. Contact the Contracting Officer Representative (COR): Ray Holt: raymond.holt@usda.gov or 928-527-3524 Magnitude of project is between $100,000 and $250,000. This project is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The small business size standard for NAICS 238990 19M Davis-Bacon wages apply. Payment bonds are required. Contact: Michelle Bahr, Contract Specialist: michelle.l.bahr@usda.gov Send questions to: michelle.l.bahr@usda.gov no later than June 27, 2023 at 1:00 pm PDT In order to be eligible for award of a Federal Contract, potential vendors need to already be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov Offer Submissions: Offerors shall submit the Return Packet – including a Business Proposal and a Technical Proposal. The required information SF1442, Section B and K (business proposal) and Section M (technical proposal) of the solicitation. Offers or responses to the solicitation (include the solicitation number in the name of the document – 127EAX23Q0055) may be sent to the Contracting officer by email: michelle.l.bahr@usda.gov before the deadline. The Deadline for receipt of responses to the RFQ shall be July 18, 2023 @ 1:00 pm PT (Arizona) The complete solicitation package will be attached and made available only through SAM.gov, https://sam.gov/content/home on or within 15 days of this notice. Anyone wishing to participate in this proposed procurement must obtain their copy from SAM.gov. Copies will not be mailed from the Contracting Office. All amendments will be posted on SAM.gov. All future information about this acquisition, including amendments, will be distributed solely through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. All responsible sources may submit a response to this announcement which will be considered by this agency.