Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

**Amendment A00001 is issued to answer three questions asked in response to the solicitation. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. See attachment labeled 75H70124Q00007-A00001 for details.... **Amendment A00001 is issued to answer three questions asked in response to the solicitation. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. See attachment labeled 75H70124Q00007-A00001 for details. Reminder to acknowledge all amendments on the SF1442 when submitting a quote.** This is a Solicitation Notice for solicitation number 75H70124Q00007, Nelson New Test Well (Snohomish County, WA), a construction project for the Indian Health Service (IHS), Division of Engineering Services (DES) prepared in accordance with FAR Part 13 and 36. The purpose of this project will be to install a residential drinking water well on fee land. This project will be procured as a 100% Small Business set-aside solicitation under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction. The associated size standard for this procurement is $45 million. Please review all attachments to this notice for details. SCOPE OF WORK: See Section C of the attached solicitation for details. LOCATION OF PROJECT: Arlington, WA TERO: TERO fees do NOT apply. CONSTRUCTION DURATION: Period of Performance is 30 calendar days after issuance of a Notice to Proceed. CONSTRUCTION MAGNITUDE: In accordance with FAR 36.204, the magnitude of this construction project is anticipated to be less than $25,000. SITE VISIT: See FAR 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION)(FEB 1995) on page 31 of the solicitation. CONTRACT TYPE: The IHS intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) construction contract in support of this requirement. This solicitation will be procured as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) in accordance with FAR Part 13 and 36 procedures. QUOTE REQUIREMENTS: See Section L of the solicitation. QUOTE DUE DATE: The quote must be submitted electronically no later than the due date and time indicated in block 13 of the SF1442, unless changed by amendment. EVALUATION: In accordance with FAR 13.106-2, the evaluation for this award will be based on price and the quoter’s compliance with the terms and conditions for this request for quotes. See Sections L&M of the solicitation for specific requirements. Prices quoted must reflect the offeror’s understanding of the requirement, ability to perform, and be considered fair and reasonable to the Government. Price is the discriminating factor for award among offers. The Total Firm Fixed Price (inclusive of Option Items) listed in block 17 of the SF1442 will be utilized for the overall price evaluation and to determine the lowest priced offer. QUESTIONS: Offerors shall submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing to the Contracting Officer, Toby Hayden, toby.hayden@ihs.gov. NOTE: ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. SEE SOLICITATION FOR OFFICIAL DATES, TIMES, AND LOCATIONS OF SITE VISITS AND DEADLINES. For the purposes of this procurement, a concern is considered a small business if its average annual revenue for the last three (3) years is less than $45 million. For information concerning NAICS and SBA size standards, go to http://www.sba.gov. It is the responsibility of the contractor to check https://sam.gov/ frequently for any amendments or changes to the solicitation. Hard copy documents will NOT be available – all documents for proposal purposes will be posted at the website for download by interested parties. NOTE: Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database is mandatory to be considered for award. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the internet at: https://www.sam.gov. Contractors are encouraged to complete SAM registration as soon as possible; the government may not delay award for the purpose of allowing a contractor additional time to register in SAM.