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 July 20, 2020 for the project tittle SECURITY FENCE AND GATE ADDITION. 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 construction of new chain link security fencing and gates, as per the Statement of Work. Includes new fencing with schedule 40 galvanized steel pipe, posts and concrete, galvanized #9-gauge fence fabric with 2” mesh size, a bottom tension wire, a top rail, corner braces, tension cabling, a personnel-deterrent overhang to match existing fence/gates, and installation of two 10-foot swing gates (provided). Completion Time: 60 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 TITLE: SECURITY FENCE AND GATE ADDITION PROJECT LOCATION: Northwest Irrigation & Soils Research Lab Kimberly, Idaho MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION: Less than $25,000.00 NAICS: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD: $16.5M The government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract in August 2020. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for submission of Offers. All interested offerors (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. Offerors 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 an 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.