Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The USDA, ARS, Plains Area Conservation and Production Research Lab in Bushland, TX, has a requirement for the repair and installation of a variable frequency drive (VFD) on Irrigation Well 8. The obj... The USDA, ARS, Plains Area Conservation and Production Research Lab in Bushland, TX, has a requirement for the repair and installation of a variable frequency drive (VFD) on Irrigation Well 8. The objectives are to remove an existing submersible pump and motor, inspect the well casing and screen by video image, and to install and test a new variable frequency drive (VFD) control and submersible motor and pump for Irrigation Well 8. See attached Statement of Work for details. The successful contractor shall be responsible for furnishing all labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and supervision in performing all operations required to provide the repair and installation of a variable frequency drive on Irrigation Well 8. All materials are specified in the attached Statement of Work as well as their proper installation. Solicitation number is 944639JBP and will be issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). It incorporates the provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-88. This acquisition is a Total Small Business set-aside. The contract performance period is 30 days from the Notice to Proceed date. A pre-bid/site visit may be scheduled by contacting will.willis@ars.usda.gov. A firm-fixed price contract will be awarded. Contractors are required to register or update their registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) website at www.sam.gov in order to receive a contract award under this solicitation. All interested responsible sources may submit a written quote to james.porter@ars.usda.gov before the closing time noted. No paper solicitation will be available.