SOLICITATION NOTICE
Z -- Relocate 2 Backflow Preventers (BFP)
- Notice Date
- 7/19/2023 12:41:38 PM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 238220
— Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
- Contracting Office
- USDA ARS SEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP STONEVILLE MS 38776 USA
- ZIP Code
- 38776
- Solicitation Number
- 12405B23Q0476
- Response Due
- 8/9/2023 1:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 08/24/2023
- Point of Contact
- Monte Jordan
- E-Mail Address
-
monte.jordan@usda.gov
(monte.jordan@usda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, and is being conducted according to FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures as supplemented with additional information in this notice.� This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.� The solicitation number is 12405B23Q0476 and solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).� This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04. This solicitation is being solicited as a Total Small Business Set-Aside.� The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors. The small business size standard is $19.0M. The USDA, ARS, SEA, U.S. National Poultry Research, 950 College Station Road, Athens, Georgia 30605 is seeking contractor who: Shall provide all professional services, field labor, equipment (including cranes, rigging, and material handling equipment), materials, testing, and personal protective equipment necessary to complete the removal of the two (2) existing main water line backflow preventers from underground vault and the installation of two (2) new 6"" backflow preventers in a new above ground enclosure as described.� �All work shall be performed in accordance as detailed in attached Statement of Work (SOW).� Site Visit.� Contractors are encouraged to visit the site and be escorted by a government representative to confirm locations, dimensions, and conditions of the project before a bid is submitted. The purpose of a site visit is to observe first-hand any conditions relevant to the completion of this project.� No consideration will be given to claims based on lack of knowledge of existing conditions, except where contract documents make definite provisions for adjustment in cost or extension due to existing conditions not readily foreseeable. To schedule a Site Visit, please contact the following in advance: Walt Dennis, Phone:� (706)612-6157, Email:� walt.dennis@usda.gov. Contractors must be registered in System for Award Management, (SAM), prior to submitting a quotation. Registration is free and registration can be completed online at www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM. Questions.� All questions pertaining to this solicitation must be in writing.� All questions will be addressed by email only.� Submit questions referencing solicitation number 12405B23Q0476 electronically via email to monte.jordan@usda.gov.� Questions are due August 3, 2023, no later than 12:00 p.m. Central Time (CT).� Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Submission of Quotation.� Quotation referencing solicitation number 12405B23Q0476 should be submitted electronically via email to monte.jordan@usda.gov by Wednesday, August 9, 2023, no later than 3:00 p.m. Central Time (CT).� No late quotations will be accepted.� No hard copies accepted. In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by submitting: Fully completed and signed SF1442 Offer page referencing solicitation number 12405B23Q0476; acknowledgment of any amendments (if applicable) Firm Fixed-Price quotation (on company letterhead) detailing item description, unit price per item, total price and delivery costs as well as any applicable duties, brokerage, or customs fees.� The contractor shall provide a� breakdown of price with various cost elements (e.g., materials, overhead, labor, sub-costs, etc.). Provide SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number. Quotation must be valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quotation.� Items delivered FOB destination inclusive of all costs. Rejection of Quotation.� Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quotation without further discussion.� All responsible sources may submit an offer and will be considered. The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS applies,; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest after award; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222- 37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts; 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products; 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management; applicable to this acquisition; 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification; 52.223-4 Recovered Materials Certification; 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items ; 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS � COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services. Prospective contractors who have not completed electronic annual representations and certifications at http://www.sam.gov/ in conjunction with required registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, shall complete and submit FAR 52.212-3 Alternative 1 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items and DFARS Representations and Certifications in SAM to be eligible to receive an award for this solicitation. Any amendments and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE) SAM. Please continue to monitor this site for the release of any further amendments (if any) or other information pertaining to this solicitation.
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/349bd563ab8c4858a1aa847d003b8a88/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Athens, GA 30605, USA
- Zip Code: 30605
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 30605
- Record
- SN06755182-F 20230721/230719230045 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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