Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solic... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is 12905B21Q0006 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 423730. 1. Requirement: USDA ARS 9611 S Riverbend Ave, Parlier, CA 93648 has a requirement for Replacement and Repair Fill and Fans to Condensor Water Towers. Replacement and Rebuild Cooling Tower Fill and (4)Fan Motors to Main Condensor Water Towers. If a site visit and inspection is required, scheduling can be done through Jose Salinas at 559-596-2791. The location needs a Qualified Contractor to provide labor, supervision, equipment, and supplies/materials, except those furnished by the Government, necessary to replace existing fill sheets on a BAC 15340-2DR Cooling Tower with the manufacturer provided Versacross Fill Kit with new supports. It is assumed that one cell will be taken down at a time and that all work is to be performed during the week. Details and Scope of work: • Provide management and supervision as necessary to accommodate the following. • Coordinate project schedule with facility maintenance to take down one cell of the cooling tower at a time. • Remove supports and demo existing fill sheets on BAC cooling tower. • Install new fill sheets and new supports and clean up residue. • Clean H2O Supply/Return piping between cooling tower and Recirculation pumps with large vacuum pump provided by contractor. 1. SCOPE OF SERVICE: The contractor shall provide all professional services necessary for the accomplishment of the contract project and such required services shall be in accordance with requirements as described herein. [X] Provide cost estimates for parts, materials and labor to complete the requested work. • Rebuild all (4) Cooling Tower fans with manufacturer parts: (Sheaves, Bushings, Bearing Assemblies, Belts, Shims & Hardware) • Replace (4) 66” Fan Propellers assembly on Cooling Towers. • Replace existing Positive Closure plate with new recommended manufacturer one. • Reseal water basin with recommend industry sealant. • Ensure all water leaks that may arise due to this project are repaired. • Start-up newly replaced cell of cooling tower and repeat process with following cooling tower cell. • Haul off removed fill sheets from site. 1. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS: Contractor shall furnish a technical and unit priced (labor and materials) cost proposal to complete each project for any requested work as detailed in section 7.1 below. All requested work will be performed at the USDA ARS Parlier, CA. The contractor shall work with the site personnel to ensure project is accomplished in a timely manner. 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Installation: It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to complete work in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and Industry Standards. Additional procedures and materials may be required than is indicated herein. If any item specified herein conflicts with the applicable codes and recommendations, the Contractor shall bring it to the attention of the location personnel for immediate resolution. 1. Permits: Where governing regulations and imposed codes and standards require notices, permits, licenses, inspections, tests, and similar items or actions in order to lawfully proceed with the required work, the Contractor shall obtain items and take those actions in accordance with the regulations of the governing authority. Special authority may be required for remediation and disposal Contractor shall confirm this and obtain this authority. The costs of such permits, licenses, inspections, etc., are the obligation of the Contractor. AGAR Clauses 452.211-71 Equal Products Offered. As prescribed in 411.171, insert the following or substantially the same clause in solicitations seeking o?ers on a "brand name or equal" basis to allow o?erors the opportunity to clearly identify the "equal" item being o?ered, and to illustrate how that item meets the salient characteristics requirements of the Government. EQUAL PRODUCTS OFFERED (NOV 1996) (a) O?erors proposing to furnish an "equal" product, in accordance with the "Brand Name or Equal" provision of this solicitation, shall provide the following information for each o?ered "equal" product: Contract Line Item Number (if any): _____________________________ Brand Name or Equal Product identified by the Government in this solicitation: _____________________________________ O?ered Product Name: _______________________________________ Catalog Description or part number: _____________________________ Manufacturer's Name: ________________________________________ Manufacturer's Address: ______________________________________ (b) O?erors are responsible for submitting all additional information on the above product necessary for the Contracting O?icer to determine whether the product o?ered meets the "brand name or equal" product's salient characteristics listed in the solicitation. (End of Clause) Solicitation 12905B21Q0005 is issued as a RFQ. The solicitation document, with the attached clauses and provisions, is issued in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and will be incorporated in the awarded firm-fixed price purchase 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. Question Submission: Interested Offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Address ALL questions in WRITING to the issuing o?ice via email to paige.francis@usda.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Quotes must be submitted via email by 05:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, Friday February 12, 2021, by email to paige.francis@usda.gov. The to line of the quote submission MUST include the solicitation number. The o?eror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions: FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation. Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to O?erors; 52.212-3, O?eror Representations and Certifications; FAR 52.211-6, Brand name or Equal. Quote Submission Instructions: 1. Read the solicitation in its entirety (including the Specifications documents). 2. The quote should include any other documentation deemed necessary such as references. 3. Quotes must be submitted via email by 05:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, Friday February 12th, 2021, by email to paige.francis@usda.gov. 4. This is a Best Value Acquisition. Award of the contract resulting from this solicitation will be made to the responsible o?eror whose proposal o?ers the "best value" to the Government, which may not necessarily be the quote o?ering the lowest price nor the highest technical advantage. In the event two or more o?erors within the competitive range are considered essentially equal in terms of technical competence, the Government reserves the right to award to the o?eror with the lowest realistic price. FAR 15.101-2. 5. The Government may elect to conduct discussions with o?erors whose quotes are technically acceptable (or which may be expected to be made acceptable by moderate modification) and fall within the competitive price range. The Government reserves the right, however, to award a contract based on initial o?ers without conducting discussions. Therefore, each quote should be submitted in the most favorable terms, from a price and technical standpoint. See FAR 9.104-1. 6. USDA-ARS is Tax Exempt. Tax Exemption Certificate: 720564834F. 7. GSA discounts: The USDA is requesting that schedule contractors extend additional discounts to the USDA when making responses to this solicitation. GSA contract schedule holders are able to o?er one-time discounts from established Schedule contracts. Schedule contractors can give one buying member a discount without passing the discount on to the entire federal government. This provision allows the contractor to o?er and the government to avail itself of spot pricing in the commercial market. 8. Contractor must be registered at SAM.gov (System for Award Management) at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ prior to quote submission. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible o?eror whose o?er conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. All quotes must be FOB Destination. Please respond with a firm fixed price quote to the email address below. O?erors are encouraged to provide discounts in their pricing. The Government will evaluate prices o?ered for reasonableness in accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a) - Basis for Award. The clause 52.214-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items and 52.214-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement Statues or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. Commercial Items Clauses are attached. SUBMIT QUOTE TO: paige.francis@usda.gov