SF 1442 Solicitation AG-3K15-S-10-0010

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND

AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

AG-3K15-S-10-0005

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

X NEGOTIATED

(RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

7 JAN 2010

PAGE OF PAGES

IMPORTANT - The “offer” section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

USDA, Agriculture Research Service FD, Facilities Contracts Branch Attn: Ronda Ford, Contract Specialist 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Mail Stop 5124 Beltsville, Maryland 20705-5124

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

RONDA FORD

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

301-504-4447 EMAIL: ronda.ford@ars.usda.gov

SOLICITATION

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitatoins “offer” and “offeror” mean “bid” and “bidder”

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, Identifying no., date):

RECOVERY – Major Renovation of South Wing (Phases 3-6) of the Western Regional Research Center (WRRC), Albany, CA

Solicitation No. AG-3K15-S-10-0005

Pre-proposal Conference/Site Visit: 27 January 2010 at 9:00 a.m. (Pacific)

Deadline for submission of Questions/Requests for Information: 22 January 2010 (see paragraph L.17)

Note: Electronic proposal submissions are not allowed

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 15 calendar days and complete it within 900 calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable.

12A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If “YES,” indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

YES NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 10 Feb 10 (hour) local time 12:00 noon (date): Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror’s name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than 90 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeor)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within calendar days after the date offers are due. (Offerors providing less than the calendar days indicated here for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and offer will be rejected.)

AMOUNTS

See Section B, Paragraph B.2, Schedule of Items

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation - give number and date of each.)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

20B. SIGNATURE 20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c) ( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY

USDA, ARS, FD, FCB

5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Mail Stop 5124 Beltsville, MD 20705-5124

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

USDA – CCFC, National Finance Center Financial Services Division, Section 1, FORB PO Box 53326 New Orleans, LA 70153

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT Contractor is required to sign this document and return copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consist of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN (Type or print)

31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30B. SIGNATURE 30C. DATE

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31C. AWARD

DATE