Network Cabling Upgrade

Added: Apr 12, 2017 4:44 pm Option 1 to remove and replace ceiling tiles, subject to the availability of funds, is added.

The following revised documents are incorporated:
-Attachment A - Floor Plans
-Attachment B - Fiber Riser Diagram
-Attachment 2 - Statement of Work
-Building Telecommunications Cabling System Specifications
-General Specifications

The following new documents are incorporated:
-Asbestos Report
-Attachment C - Wireless Floor Plan
-Attachment D - Network Cabling Numbers
-Attachment E - University of Wisconsin Installation Guidelines for Wireless Access Point Mounting
-Attachment F - Wireless Installation Example
-Attachment G - Rack Layout Diagram
-Attachment H - Wall Mounted Rack Cut Sheet
-Attachment I - Ceiling Tile Removal and Replacement Floor Plans
-Attachment J - Scaled Floor Plans

Answers to all questions are provided as an attachment.

The magnitude of construction is updated to between $100,000 and $250,000.

Proposals are now due May 15, 2017 at 1:00 PM Central Daylight Time.

A new site visit has been scheduled for April 20, 2017 at 10:00 AM Central Daylight Time.  The site visit will be held at the project location.  In order to attend the site visit, you MUST pre-register by 4:00 PM CDT on April 19, 2017.  Pre-register by emailing josh.dobereiner@ars.usda.gov with your company name and the name(s) of the representatives who will attend.  Each contractor is limited to two (2) participants at the site visit.

The site visit will be held for the purpose of providing contractors with the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the site, which may be helpful in the preparation of offers.  Attendance at this site visit is not mandatory for offer submission; however, failure to visit the site will not relieve or mitigate the successful contractor's responsibility and obligation to fully comply with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained and/or referenced in this document.

All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Josh Dobereiner, via email to josh.dobereiner@ars.usda.gov.  Questions must be submitted no later than 1:00 PM PM CDT on April 28, 2017.  Answers to all questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to the solicitation.  No questions will be answered after this date unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as deemed by the Contracting Officer.  Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned.

Added: Mar 16, 2017 4:28 pm The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has a requirement to upgrade network cables at the Dairy Forage Research Center, Madison, WI.

Solicitation AG-32SC-S-17-0027 is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP).  The solicitation document, with the incorporated clauses and provisions, is issued in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 13 and 36 and will be incorporated in the awarded firm-fixed price order.  Interested vendors should reference the solicitation documents for all terms and conditions.  All interested parties are responsible for monitoring this website to ensure they have the most current information (i.e. Amendments) for the solicitation.  No paper solicitation will be available.

Notice of Set-Aside for Small Business Concerns:  This requirement is a Total Small Business Set Aside.

The associated NAICS code is 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors.  The small business size standard is $15.0 million. 

Magnitude of Construction is between $25,000 and $100,000.

Period of performance is 60 days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.

Bonds:  If the contract exceeds $35,000, the offeror to whom award is made shall furnish a payment security, which can be a payment bond or an alternative form per FAR 52.228-13, Alternative Payment Protections.

Site Visit:  An organized site visit will be conducted on March 23, 2017 at 10:00 AM Central Daylight Time.  The site visit will be held at the project location.  In order to attend the site visit, you MUST pre-register by 4:00 PM CDT on March 22, 2017.  Pre-register by emailing josh.dobereiner@ars.usda.gov with your company name and the name(s) of the representatives who will attend.  Each contractor is limited to two (2) participants at the site visit.

The site visit will be held for the purpose of providing contractors with the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the site which may be helpful in the preparation of offers.  Attendance at this site visit is not mandatory for offer submission; however, failure to visit the site will not relieve or mitigate the successful contractor's responsibility and obligation to fully comply with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained and/or referenced in this document.

All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Josh Dobereiner, via email to josh.dobereiner@ars.usda.gov.  Questions must be submitted no later than 1:00 PM CDT on March 31, 2017.  Answers to all questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to the solicitation.  No questions will be answered after this date unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as deemed by the Contracting Officer.  Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned.

Biobased Products:  This procurement requires the use of Biobased products to the extent that such products are reasonably available, meet agency or relevant industry performance standards, and are reasonably priced.  The products should first be acquired from the USDA designated product categories.  All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quantity that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards, and to the extent feasible and reasonable, include the exclusive use of biobased and recycled products.  Please visit www.biopreferred.gov for more information on the USDA Biobased Program and to reference the catalog of mandatory biobased products.

All proposals must be submitted via email to josh.dobereiner@ars.usda.gov.