SOLICITATION NOTICE
Z -- USNA Replace HVAC System @ Headhouse
- Notice Date
- 6/7/2021 12:27:17 PM
- Notice Type
- Solicitation
- NAICS
- 238220
— Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
- Contracting Office
- USDA ARS NEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP BELTSVILLE MD 20705 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20705
- Solicitation Number
- 12305B21Q0016
- Response Due
- 6/22/2021 12:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 07/07/2021
- Point of Contact
- Mark O. Volk, Phone: 3096816618
- E-Mail Address
-
mark.volk@usda.gov
(mark.volk@usda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Description
- The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) intends to issue a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for a firm fixed-price construction contract to: .The US National Arboretum seeks a HVAC Contractor to Replace the headhouse�A/C system. The HVAC Contractor will replace the Existing 15ton R22�Condenser Unit, evaporator coil, and line set with a New 16ton 410A Condenser Unit, Evaporator coil, and line set. A copy of the Statement of Work is enclosed. The anticipated requirement is issued under RFP 12305B21Q0136.� � The solicitation document, with the incorporated clauses and provisions, is issued in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 13, 15 and 36 and will be incorporated in the awarded firm-fixed price order.� Interested vendors should reference the solicitation documents for all terms and conditions.� No paper solicitation will be available. The associated NAICS Code is 238220 Plumbing and HVAC Contractors.� The small business size standard is $16.5 million. Notice of Set-Aside for Small Business Concerns:� This requirement is a Total Small Business Set Aside. � The Government intends to award one (1) firm fixed-price contract.� SELECTION PROCESS: The Quotes will be evaluated using a Trade-offs source selection process. Contractors will be invited to submit their technical, past performance, and price information as described in the Solicitation, for review and consideration by the Government. The selection process will evaluate such factors (not necessarily in order): Past Performance, Technical which includes Management & Experience, and Price. Pro Forma information such as bonding and financial capability will also be required to meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. Magnitude of Construction is between $25,000 and $100,000. Period of performance is 60 days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Bonds:� If the contract exceeds $35,000, the offeror to whom award is made shall furnish a payment security, which can be a payment bond or an alternative form per FAR 52.228-13, Alternative Payment Protections.� Awards exceeding $150,000 require both Payment and Performance Bonds.� See solicitation details regarding a Bid Bond. BID GUARANTEE: A bid guarantee is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the proposed price but shall not exceed $3,000,000 (for Quotes of $35,000 or more). Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of Quotes, shall require rejection of the Quote in all cases except those listed in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 28.101-4. Bid Bonds must be provided using Standard Form 24 (see FAR 28.106-1) and the form must be provided in original (no white outs, faxed or copied signatures, seals) with �wet ink� signatures and contain the proper solicitation number, Quote opening date, and be from a corporate surety listed in Department of Treasury Circular 570. Individual sureties have to be acceptable to the Contracting Officer (see FAR 28.203) and be accompanied by Standard Form 28 Affidavit of Individual Surety. Other forms of offer security are acceptable as denoted in solicitation provision FAR Part 28.203-2. SITE VISIT: A site visit can be arranged during the solicitation period for the project. Details regarding the site visit will be available from. Facilities Operations Manager Daniel Jewitt 202/341-0917 All questions regarding this announcement must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Mark O. Volk, via email to Mark.Volk@usda.gov.� Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned. Biobased Products:� This procurement requires the use of Biobased products to the extent that such products are reasonably available, meet agency or relevant industry performance standards, and are reasonably priced.� The products should first be acquired from the USDA designated product categories.� All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quantity that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards, and to the extent feasible and reasonable, include the exclusive use of biobased and recycled products.� Please visit www.biopreferred.gov for more information on the USDA Biobased Program and to reference the catalog of mandatory biobased products. DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions, but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest. The Government intends to post all notices/amendments related to this solicitation on government point of entry (GPE) Contract Opportunities at https://beta.sam.gov/.� All interested firms must be registered on Contract Opportunities web site in order to obtain the solicitation documents and all information regarding the solicitation.�� Hard copies of the solicitation will not be provided. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to check the website daily for any updates/amendments.� Contractors are encouraged to check the FBO web site frequently in order to be notified of any changes to this solicitation. IMPORTANT NOTICE: All contractors submitting bids, proposals, or quotes on USDA solicitations must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Failure to register in the SAM database will make a Contractor ineligible for award.� The SAM website can be accessed at www.Beta.sam.gov.
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://beta.sam.gov/opp/f2d04e17e4984297909cb39a975030b5/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Washington, DC 20002, USA
- Zip Code: 20002
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 20002
- Record
- SN06023453-F 20210609/210608201651 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
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