127EAX26Q0106 QA2.docx

This is a Questions and Answers document (Q&A #2) for a federal contract solicitation regarding replacement of air conditioning units in a nematology laboratory. The document clarifies that this is a new requirement with no incumbent contractor or previous contract performing these services.

The related solicitation (127EAX26Q0106) is a Request for Quotation issued by the Department of Agriculture Forest Service for replacing non-operational AC units at the Tropical Plant Genetic Resources and Disease Research Unit located at 928 Stainback Highway in Hilo, Hawaii. The units require replacement due to current operational failures and mold/mildew accumulation from standing humidity. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a small business size standard of $19 million, classified under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors). All responsible sources may submit quotations for consideration. The solicitation is prepared as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items in accordance with FAR Part 12, with this announcement serving as the only solicitation and no separate written solicitation to be issued.