GH Controls Statement of Work.docx
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This statement of work and solicitation document outline requirements for replacing environmental controls in four greenhouses for the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Riverside, California. The statement of work details the need to upgrade obsolete greenhouse heating, cooling, and humidity controls across two 32' x 52' greenhouses and two 32' x 78' greenhouses located at the US Salinity Laboratory. The contractor will determine necessary equipment and software, remove existing controls, install and test new controls hardware and software, and train up to five laboratory personnel over a 90 day performance period. Quotes are due by February 16, 2024 and are to be submitted to the identified contracting officer via email. A pre-bid site visit will be held on February 8, 2024 to review the scope of work. The solicitation is set aside for total small business and utilizes commercial item procedures.
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SOW for Replacement of Greenhouse Environmental Controls Page 13 of 14
Agricultural Research Service
Agricultural Water Efficiency and Salinity Research US Salinity Laboratory 450 W. Big Springs Rd.
Riverside, CA92507
Statement of Work for Replacement of Greenhouse Environmental Controls
December 2023
Statement of Work (SOW) for Replacement of Greenhouse Environmental Controls
1.0 General
1.1 Background
The mission of the Agricultural Research Service is to develop and deliver state-of-the-art, science-based methods that improve the post-harvest processing, preservation, quality, marketing and consumption of safe and nutritious foods. The mission of the Agricultural Water Efficiency and Salinity Research Unit is to overcome water quality and water scarcity constraints on agriculture and human health. This acquisition concerns the environmental controls for four greenhouses used for plant research.
The environmental controls were originally installed in the late 1990s and have received periodic upgrades. It is no longer possible to upgrade controls as the underlying systems are obsolete. The controls regulate heating, cooling, and humidity through a system of sensors and water-cooled pads and fans.
1.2 Objective
To provide new upgraded environmental (heating, cooling, humidity) controls for four greenhouses used in agricultural plant research. Current controls are obsolete and shall be removed. Plant irrigation control is performed manually.
1.3 Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish the tasks and deliverables described in this Statement of Work (SOW). The contractor shall determine the equipment and software necessary to provide environmental control to four greenhouses (two are 32 feet wide by 52 feet long by 17 feet at ridge, 9 feet at gable end; two are 32 feet wide by 78 feet long by 17 feet at ridge, 9 feet at gable end) including, but not limited to sensors, software and training of up to five Lab personnel.
All parts and labor shall be included. Manufacturer’s limited warranty shall be included.
Computer equipment will be furnished by government.
1.4 Period of Performance
The period of performance of this contract is 90 days from date of award.
1.5 Place of Performance
US Salinity Laboratory, 450 W. Big Springs Rd., Riverside, CA 92507
Work to be performed during regular business hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday excluding the following Federal holidays:
New Year’s Day Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Presidents’ Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day
All contract staff shall sign in and abide by all visitor policies related to parking and facilities access.
Travel, meals, and lodging will not be reimbursed.
2.0 Specific Requirements/Tasks
2.1 Determine equipment and software necessary to provide heating, cooling, and humidity controls to four greenhouses.
2.2 Remove existing controls and dispose off-site.
2.3 Install new controls hardware, program and test software, train up to five Lab personnel (including operation manuals and help resources).
3.0 Delivery or Deliverables
Work shall begin no later than 30 days after award and conclude no later than 60 days after award.
Controls will be fully functional in all four greenhouses at conclusion of work.
4.0 Required Travel and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)
The principal place of performance is 450 W. Big Springs Rd., Riverside, CA 92507. Accordingly, reimbursable travel and per diem for the contractor’s employees performing work on a regular basis at this place of performance is not authorized.
5.0 Government Furnished Property/Equipment/Information
Computer equipment shall be provided by government with specification guidance from contractor.
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