Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Provide all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, supervision, and transportation needed to complete external windows reseal at USDA-ARS at Wapato, WA. All work shall be done in accordance with (IAW)... Provide all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, supervision, and transportation needed to complete external windows reseal at USDA-ARS at Wapato, WA. All work shall be done in accordance with (IAW) the terms and conditions, drawings, SOW and other attachments set forth in the RFQ. IAW FAR 36.204, the estimated magnitude of this project is Less than $25,000.00 Completion shall be 60 days after Notice to Proceed. Dept. of Labor General Decision #WA20210020 dated 01/22/2021 is applicable to this contract. L.5 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FAR 52.236-27) (FEB 1995) (ALTERNATE I - FEB 1995) (a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed. (b) A single organized site visit has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. local time. For the site visit, we ask the following: • The names of any visitors, and whether or not they are US citizens (if not, they should bring a passport) • All visitors must not have had any avian contact for the preceding seven days prior to the visit. • We ask that they respond to the employee/visitor COVID site entry checklist (included as a separate attachment to the solicitation. • All visitors must wear a mask at all times indoors, or outdoors when within 6 feet of any other person. All individuals interested in attending the site visit should pre-register by emailing John Harvey at john.harvey@usda.gov no later than 10:00 a.m. Local time Monday, June 14, 2021 with a list of names of attendees. This is necessary to ensure that the site is prepared for the number of visitors expected. (c) Participants will meet at: USDA-ARS-PWA 5230 Konnowac Pass Road Wapato, WA 98951 L.7 ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS Quote Materials: Solicitation materials consisting of drawings, specifications, contract forms and any issued amendments. Amendments will be posted at the Government Point of Entry (GPE). Enter RFQ # 12905B21Q0029 into the search box to access the solicitation materials. This is the only official location where these documents can be obtained and where updates are posted. No ‘hard copy’ solicitation materials are available. Quote Submission: (a) To be considered for award, quotes must be submitted by email by the noted due date & time to lam.pham@usda.gov Any other method of submitting your quote may result in your quote not being considered. (b) Quote submission must include: (1) Email quote as described above. (2) Completed SF-18 including pricing, signatures, DUNS. Supplemental document with detailed pricing information including cost elements, (e.g. equipment, labor, insurance, bond, overhead, G&A, etc.) quantities, should also be submitted. Pricing should be submitted in a separate document (or section) of the quote from submission of information in response to non-price evaluation factors. (3) Acknowledgement of any solicitation amendment(s). (4) Bid guarantee (ONLY IF OFFER IS OVER $250K) as described in FAR 52.228-1. The SF24 should be the bid guarantee format that is used. An electronic version of a complete, executed bid guarantee is acceptable for quoting purposes. (5) Filled out FAR 52.204-24 Representation. (6) Active registration at SAM.gov (required at quote submission). (7) Completed electronic annual representations and certifications at SAM.gov. See Section K, clause 52.204-8. (no submission required if reps and certs are completed at SAM.gov, the government will validate this is completed at time of quote receipt). Note: Performance and Payment bonds will be required after award should they meet the threshold per FAR 28.102. (c) In accordance with FAR 36.204, the magnitude of the construction requirement is between Less than $25,000. RFQ # 12905B21Q0029 – External Windows Reseal USDA-ARS-PWA 5230 Konnowac Pass Road, Wapato, WA 98951 (d) Site visit – see Section L, clause 52.236-27 for site visit date and time. Attendance at a site visit is urged and expected for contractors interested in submitting a quote. Pre-registration to attend the site visit is required no later than 10:00 a.m. Local time Monday, June 14, email notification john.harvey@usda.gov . Wearing of face masks and practicing of social distancing is required at the site visit. (e) All questions pertaining to this solicitation, including questions that arise during the site visit, must be submitted to lam.pham@usda.gov at 9:00 a.m. local time, Monday, June 21, 2021. Questions that are not submitted in writing or that are not submitted by this deadline above may not receive a response. Questions/answers discussed at the site visit will not be binding on the resultant contract unless submitted in writing and incorporated into the solicitation by amendment. (f) The following will be made part of the contract upon award: The contractor is required to submit copies of all payrolls. The prime contractor is responsible for the submission of copies of payrolls by all subcontractors. This information may be submitted in any form. The optional form WH-347 from the Department of Labor may be used and is available at: http://www.dol.gov/libraryforms/forms/ESA-WHD/Form_WH-347.pdf