NLAE Fire
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- Solicitation number
- 12505B24Q0157
- Agency
- Midwest Area Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery, Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561621 Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
- Place of performance
- Ames, Iowa 50010, United States
- Points of contact
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- Debora Wells debora.wells@usda.gov (970) 631-4803
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery Midwest Area is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the removal and replacement of fire alarm devices at a USDA facility located in Ames, Iowa. The solicitation requires the contractor to replace 274 existing fire alarm devices with new addressable devices compatible with the Simplex 4100ES fire alarm panel, and perform all necessary programming, testing, and documentation. The contract will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price contract, with the basis of award being Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Quotes must be submitted electronically by the specified deadline and include price, technical specifications, and a completed FAR 52.212-3 provision. Questions are due by June 14, 2024, with responses posted as an amendment.
This procurement is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 800 employees. The period of performance is 240 days from date of award. All work must be scheduled with the Government's representative, and all invoices must be submitted electronically. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.
Notice text
4 versions
Update #4 · Latest ·
Amendment 0002
The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions from industry.
All other terms and conditions remain the same.
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The purpose of Amendment 0001 is to:
1) Incorporate Site Visit into Solicitation. See AGAR 452.237-71 -- Pre-Bid/Pre-Proposal Conference (Feb 1988)
2) Updated NAICS Code and PSC Code. Size Standard changed, see AGAR 452.219-70 -- Size Standard and NAICS Code Information (Sep 2001)
3) Revised dates as follows: Site Visit 20 June 2024 / Questions 25 June 2024 / Quotes Due 8 July 2024
Changes are in red.
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
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Solicitation number 12505B24Q0157 NLAE Fire is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 800 employees and a PSC Code of 6350 (Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection).
This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Line Item Number(s):
0001 Removal and replacement of the fire alarm devices
Specifications: See attached RFQ 12505B24Q0157
The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination. Location of the Government site is USDA located at 1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.
Quoters responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Submission of quote shall include the following:
(1) Price
(2) Technical Specifications,
(3) Completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3.
All responses shall be submitted electronically to debora.wells@usda.gov .
The basis for award is lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping) and must also have satisfactory Past Performance. The lowest priced quote will first be evaluated for technical acceptability in accordance with the minimum specifications identified. If determined not technically acceptable, it will be removed from competition and the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability. This will continue until the lowest price quote is determined technically acceptable. Once the lowest priced quote is determined technically acceptable, then a determination of responsibility will be completed. If found responsible, evaluations will be closed and award will be made.
INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS: All work will need to be scheduled with the Government’s representative. Work shall be completed within 240 days of award
See attached RFQ 12505B24Q0157 document for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition.
To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. All invoices shall be submitted electronically.
Quotes must be received via email to debora.wells@usda.gov by time specified in SF1449 box 8. Questions in regard to this solicitation are due no later than 2:00 PM CT on June 14, 2024. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this solicitation.
Update #3 ·
The purpose of Amendment 0002 is to extend the response date to 16 July 2024. The responses to industry question will be posted by 9 July 2024.
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
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The purpose of Amendment 0001 is to:
1) Incorporate Site Visit into Solicitation. See AGAR 452.237-71 -- Pre-Bid/Pre-Proposal Conference (Feb 1988)
2) Updated NAICS Code and PSC Code. Size Standard changed, see AGAR 452.219-70 -- Size Standard and NAICS Code Information (Sep 2001)
3) Revised dates as follows: Site Visit 20 June 2024 / Questions 25 June 2024 / Quotes Due 8 July 2024
Changes are in red.
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
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Solicitation number 12505B24Q0157 NLAE Fire is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 800 employees and a PSC Code of 6350 (Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection).
This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Line Item Number(s):
0001 Removal and replacement of the fire alarm devices
Specifications: See attached RFQ 12505B24Q0157
The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination. Location of the Government site is USDA located at 1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.
Quoters responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Submission of quote shall include the following:
(1) Price
(2) Technical Specifications,
(3) Completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3.
All responses shall be submitted electronically to debora.wells@usda.gov .
The basis for award is lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping) and must also have satisfactory Past Performance. The lowest priced quote will first be evaluated for technical acceptability in accordance with the minimum specifications identified. If determined not technically acceptable, it will be removed from competition and the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability. This will continue until the lowest price quote is determined technically acceptable. Once the lowest priced quote is determined technically acceptable, then a determination of responsibility will be completed. If found responsible, evaluations will be closed and award will be made.
INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS: All work will need to be scheduled with the Government’s representative. Work shall be completed within 240 days of award
See attached RFQ 12505B24Q0157 document for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition.
To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. All invoices shall be submitted electronically.
Quotes must be received via email to debora.wells@usda.gov by time specified in SF1449 box 8. Questions in regard to this solicitation are due no later than 2:00 PM CT on June 14, 2024. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this solicitation.
Update #2 ·
The purpose of Amendment 0001 is to:
1) Incorporate Site Visit into Solicitation. See AGAR 452.237-71 -- Pre-Bid/Pre-Proposal Conference (Feb 1988)
2) Updated NAICS Code and PSC Code. Size Standard changed, see AGAR 452.219-70 -- Size Standard and NAICS Code Information (Sep 2001)
3) Revised dates as follows: Site Visit 20 June 2024 / Questions 25 June 2024 / Quotes Due 8 July 2024
Changes are in red.
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
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Solicitation number 12505B24Q0157 NLAE Fire is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 800 employees and a PSC Code of 6350 (Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection).
This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Line Item Number(s):
0001 Removal and replacement of the fire alarm devices
Specifications: See attached RFQ 12505B24Q0157
The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination. Location of the Government site is USDA located at 1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.
Quoters responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Submission of quote shall include the following:
(1) Price
(2) Technical Specifications,
(3) Completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3.
All responses shall be submitted electronically to debora.wells@usda.gov .
The basis for award is lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping) and must also have satisfactory Past Performance. The lowest priced quote will first be evaluated for technical acceptability in accordance with the minimum specifications identified. If determined not technically acceptable, it will be removed from competition and the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability. This will continue until the lowest price quote is determined technically acceptable. Once the lowest priced quote is determined technically acceptable, then a determination of responsibility will be completed. If found responsible, evaluations will be closed and award will be made.
INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS: All work will need to be scheduled with the Government’s representative. Work shall be completed within 240 days of award
See attached RFQ 12505B24Q0157 document for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition.
To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. All invoices shall be submitted electronically.
Quotes must be received via email to debora.wells@usda.gov by time specified in SF1449 box 8. Questions in regard to this solicitation are due no later than 2:00 PM CT on June 14, 2024. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this solicitation.
Update #1 ·
Solicitation number 12505B24Q0157 NLAE Fire is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 800 employees and a PSC Code of 6350 (Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection).
This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Line Item Number(s):
0001 Removal and replacement of the fire alarm devices
Specifications: See attached RFQ 12505B24Q0157
The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination. Location of the Government site is USDA located at 1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.
Quoters responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Submission of quote shall include the following:
(1) Price
(2) Technical Specifications,
(3) Completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3.
All responses shall be submitted electronically to debora.wells@usda.gov .
The basis for award is lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping) and must also have satisfactory Past Performance. The lowest priced quote will first be evaluated for technical acceptability in accordance with the minimum specifications identified. If determined not technically acceptable, it will be removed from competition and the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability. This will continue until the lowest price quote is determined technically acceptable. Once the lowest priced quote is determined technically acceptable, then a determination of responsibility will be completed. If found responsible, evaluations will be closed and award will be made.
INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS: All work will need to be scheduled with the Government’s representative. Work shall be completed within 240 days of award
See attached RFQ 12505B24Q0157 document for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition.
To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. All invoices shall be submitted electronically.
Quotes must be received via email to debora.wells@usda.gov by time specified in SF1449 box 8. Questions in regard to this solicitation are due no later than 2:00 PM CT on June 14, 2024. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this solicitation.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 04 Addendum.pdf | ||
| 12505B24Q0157 Amendment 0002 Industry Questions.pdf | ||
| 12505B24Q0157 Amendment 0001 Site Visit.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 Wage Determination 2015-4975 RV 22.pdf | ||
| 12505B24Q0157 NLAE Fire.pdf | ||
| Attachment 3 QASP.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| NLAE Fire | Award Notice | |
| NLAE Fire | Solicitation |
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