Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The work to be done consists of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment and performing all work in strict accordance with these specifications for USDA ARS Range Sheep Production Efficiency Res... The work to be done consists of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment and performing all work in strict accordance with these specifications for USDA ARS Range Sheep Production Efficiency Research Unit in Dubois, ID. Bidder shall provide Base Bid pricing and Alternate pricing as defined in the contract documents. Location: The site of work is at the USDA ARS Range Sheep Production Efficiency Research Unit, Dubois, ID Principal of featured work: Work will include complete demolition of all existing interior functions ie: all electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and animal pens. Work will also removal and installation of new metal roofing with insulation, the removal and installation exterior metal siding with new insulation. Reconfigured interior space will include 3 new workrooms, a chem lab, new electrical service and distribution, IT, Led lighting, access control, new HVAC, new plumbing, and new septic system. Site Visit: An organized site visit has been scheduled for: 1.. Date: April 17, 2024 2. Time: 10:00 am Mountain Time 3. Meet location: Reception Area 4. POC Name: Jennifer Barnett 5. POC Phone: 208-374-5306 6. POC Email: jennifer.barnett@usda.gov 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) otherwise a valid state or federal ID. All individuals interested in attending the site visit should pre-register by emailing. robert.skipper@usda.gov ; jennifer.barnett@usda.gov no later than 9:00 a.m. Mountain Time on Monday, April 16, 2024 with a list of names of attendees. This is necessary to ensure that the site is prepared for the number of visitors expected. Please see attachments for full details and requirements of the solicitation. AMD001: The purpose of amendment 0001 is to: a. Revise the drawings and specifications to include project complete demolition of existing functions including the restroom and have the building converted to cold storage. in building 66. (see strikethrough removing the exception to leave the restroom in place on page 9 of the project manual and updated drawings). b. Provide Government responses to RFIs received through April 19, 2024. See attachment "12905B24R0008 RFI log 4-19-2024" c. Update the RFI Form to address it is for solicitation number 12905B24R0008 in ID. d. Provide the site visit log. The purpose of amendment 0002 is to: a. Provide Government responses to RFIs received through April 29, 2024. See attachment "12905B24R0008 RFI log 4-29-2024" b. Provide report on asbestos. See attachment "USDAARS_DSPWB_SD_Asbestos+Lead+Ltd Mold Report" c. Provide updated wage determination for the location. See atachment, "ID20240023 4-19-2024" The purpose of amendment 0003 is to: a. Provide Government responses to RFIs received through April 30, 2024. See attachment "12905B24R0008 RFI log 5-1-2024" The purpose of amendment 0004 is to: a. extend the proposal due date to Friday, May 17, 2024 @ 5PM MST. Any proposals received prior to this date/time may be adjusted/revised. b. Adjust the estimated period of performance to 5/28/2024 - 1/23/2025 The purpose of amendment 0005 is to: a. Provide Government responses to RFIs received through May 14, 2024. See attachment "12905B24R0008 RFI log 5-14-2024". The RFI period is closed at this time.

Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Type of Notice: Pre-Solicitation Notice Title: RFP # 12905B24R0008 – REMODEL OF BUILDING 92 & 66 Description: The Contractor shall provide a proposal for the remodel of building 92 & 66 at USDA ARS Ra... Type of Notice: Pre-Solicitation Notice Title: RFP # 12905B24R0008 – REMODEL OF BUILDING 92 & 66 Description: The Contractor shall provide a proposal for the remodel of building 92 & 66 at USDA ARS Range Sheep Production Efficiency Research Unit, Dubois, ID THIS IS AN INFORMATIONAL NOTICE ONLY The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Pacific West Area Office has a construction requirement for the remodeling of buildings 66 and 92 at USDA ARS Range Sheep Production Efficiency Research Unit, Dubois, ID. The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, transportation and supervision performing all required work in accordance with the plans and specifications for this requirement. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 36.204 the magnitude of this construction project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000 USDA will issue a Firm Fixed Price Construction Contract. The Request for Proposal (RFP), 12905B24R0008, may be issued on or around March 25, 2024. The requirement will be a 100% total small business set-aside, under NAICS Code 236220 with a size standard of $45,000,000. Information concerning the REE policies and procedures regarding the definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts and the time required for definitization of those actions per 15 U.S.C. 644 is available at https://www.ars.usda.gov/afm/apd/acquisitions/. Completion timeframe for the resulting contract is to be determined. The RFP will be accessible via https://sam.gov/ in the “Contracting Opportunities” section. Potential Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for release of the RFP package and any amendments. All offerors shall be registered with the System for Award Management Registration per FAR Clause 52.204-7 and 52.204-8. No paper copies of the solicitation will be mailed and telephone requests will not be honored.