Building Automation Service Agreement (Siemens Desigo Equipment)

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 12405B25Q0049 and solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).  This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-01.

Seeking contractor to provide a Building Automation Service Agreement on the existing Siemens Desigo building automation equipment that is installed at USDA, ARS, SEA, U.S. National Poultry Research Center (USNPRC), Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory (SEPRL), 934 College Station Road, Athens, Georgia (GA) 30605.  Contractor must perform service, provide replacement equipment, and upgrades to existing Siemens Desigo building automation equipment currently installed in accordance as detailed in attached Statement of Work (SOW).  Base Year + 4 Option Years being requested.

• Base Year:  01/01/2025 through 12/31/2025
• Option Year 1:  01/01/2026 through 12/31/2026
• Option Year 2:  01/01/2027 through 12/31/2027
• Option Year 3:  01/01/2028 through 12/31/2028
• Option Year 4:  01/01/2029 through 12/31/2029

Contractor 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.

Quotation Submission.  Quotation referencing solicitation number 12405B25Q0049 must be submitted electronically via email to monte.jordan@usda.gov by Tuesday, December 17, 2024, no later than 3:00 p.m. Central Time (CT).  No late quotations will be accepted.

In order to be considered for award, Offerors must respond by submitting:

• Fully completed and signed SF1449 Offer page referencing solicitation number 12405B25Q0049; acknowledgment of any amendments (if applicable); include SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number.
• 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.  Items delivered FOB Destination inclusive of all costs.

Quotation must be valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quotation. 

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.

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.