S03_Presolicitation Notice.docx

Presolicitation Notice

Solicitation Number:

12FPC321Q0067

Notice Type:

Presolicitation

Location:

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Jimmy Carter Plant Materials Center (PMC) 295 Morris Drive, Americus, Georgia 31719.

Scope of Services Required:

The requirement is for designing, furnishing, and installing a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) capable of providing variable flow and variable pressure and a rain sensor capable of shutting off the system during rain events compatible with the existing 50 horsepower 3 phase electric submersible pump.

The Jimmy Carter PMC operates a lateral move overhead irrigation system equipped with hardware, software, and controls to apply water according to variable rate prescription. An existing well, GA groundwater permit A02-129-0439, provides the irrigation water on demand but lacks the ability to adjust flow rate. To improve management and conservation, additional flow rate and pressure control is needed to better utilize variable rate water application.

Type of Contract:

This office anticipates awarding a firm fixed price contract for these services.

Set-Aside Status:

This procurement is being solicited as a 100% small business set-aside. The NAICS code for these services is 221310 Water Supply And Irrigation Systems and the SBA size standard is $30.00.

Estimated Start and Completion Date:

8/1/2021 - 120 days after the notice to proceed.

Estimated Cost of Construction Magnitude:

Between $25,000 and $100,000

Evaluation Criteria:

Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

All contractors must be registered and in an “active” status in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for an award of a Federal contract. For information regarding registration, visit the SAM website at www.sam.gov.

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