Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a pre-solicitation announcement for the USDA, ARS, Northwest Irrigation & Soils Research Lab, 3793 N 3600E, Kimberly, ID 83341. A Request for Proposal will be issued on the www.beta.sam.gov we... This is a pre-solicitation announcement for the USDA, ARS, Northwest Irrigation & Soils Research Lab, 3793 N 3600E, Kimberly, ID 83341. A Request for Proposal will be issued on the www.beta.sam.gov website on or about June 19, 2020 for the project tittle UPGRADE HVAC BUILDING 2 and ENTRANCES AND VESTIBULES BUILDING 1 This announcement is a total 100% set-aside for Small Business. The USDA is seeking a qualified Contractor to furnish all tools, equipment, material, permits, labor, and supervision necessary to accomplish, the work as provided in the Specifications, and Drawings. This project contains Items as listed below: CLIN 01: BASE: UPGRADE HVAC SYSTEM OF ANNEX, BLDG. 2 HVAC upgrade for the Annex at Building 2. Provide replacements units systems for existing units 1, 2 and 3. (refer to attached project drawings and specifications) CLIN 02: OPTION 1: UPGRADE ENTRANCES AND VESTIBULES, BLDG. 1 Subject to 52.232-18 Availability of Funds. Provide demolition of existing entry vestibules on the east and west sides of the Building 1. Provide new entry vestibules. (refer to attached project drawings and specifications) *CLIN 002: Option 1 is subject to availability of funds. Interest offerors are encouraged to contact Shane Swafford to schedule a site visit during business hours when possible. Shane Swafford/CONTRACTING OFFICERS REPRESENTATIVE (COR): USDA-ARS-PWA 3793 N.3600 E. Kimberly, ID 83341-5076 Phone: 208-423-6579 Cell: 208-420-5784 Email: shane.swafford@usda.gov Completion Time: 240 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Prior to commencing work, the contractor receiving award shall provide proof that an OSHA certified "competent person" (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20 (b)(2)) with 30-hour OSHA certification will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors on site shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course. This project is set-aside 100 % for Small Business firms (SB). PROJECT INFORMATION PROJECT TITLE: UPGRADE HVAC SYSTEM OF ANNEX, BLDG. 2 AND UPGRADE ENTRANCES AND VESTIBULES, BLDG. 1 PROJECT LOCATION: Northwest Irrigation & Soils Research Lab Kimberly, Idaho MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION: Between $ 250,000 and $500,000 CLIN 001 - TYPE CONSTRUCTION: Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CODE: (NAICS): 238220 SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD: $16.5M CLIN 002 - TYPE CONSTRUCTION: Other Building Equipment Contractors NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CODE: (NAICS): 238290 SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD: $16.5M The government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract in July 2019. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for submission of offers. All interested offeror's (prime contractors & subcontractors) should register at www.beta.sam.gov so that others will know of your interest in participating in this procurement. A Bidder's List WILL NOT be prepared nor distributed by the Contracting Officer. Offeror's are advised that they are responsible for obtaining ALL solicitation documents and acknowledging any amendments and should re-visit www.beta.sam.gov website periodically to check for any modifications to this notice, updates, or amendments without further notice from the USDA. Prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications at www.sam.gov shall be registered in the System for Award Management database at http://www.sam.gov prior to submitting an offer. Address ALL questions in WRITING to the issuing office via email to lam.pham@usda.gov . No telephone inquiries will be accepted.