NLGRP Rack Compressor Project

Added: Jun 05, 2018 5:03 pm This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation announcement for the US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, National Laboratory Genetic Research Preservation (NLGRP) Unit, near 1111 S. Mason Street Fort Collins, CO 80521. The USDA requires Replacement of Compressors for Constant Temperature Rooms in the National Lab for Genetic Resources Preservation, of the Center for Agricultural Resources Research, ARS, USDA. This is Combined Synopsis/Solicitation announcement for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; Solicitation number 128KAP18R0003 (See Attached Solicitation) is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-96 corrections. North American Classification Coded (NAICS) 238220 Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) contractors, size standard $15.0M applies, is applicable.

This announcement is a total set-aside for Small Business Concerns.

ARS NLGRP is in need of a Technical Proposal to replace eleven existing compressors with water cooled tube and bundle condensers with adjacent refrigerant piping in a maintainable arrangement for Constant Temperature Rooms 131, 142, 143, 154, 154A, 156, 156A, 206, 223, 224, 225. Reuse existing evaporators after the installation of new thermal expansion valves compatible to new refrigerant for all rooms, except 131. Provide new evaporator for CT room 131 sized appropriately and equipped with electric defrost. All details outlined in detail in the associated attached SOW and other attachments.

Completion time: work in all rooms (131, 142, 143, 154, 154A, 156, 156A, 223, and 224) must be completed no later than January 22, 2018. Work in rooms #206 and #225 must be completed no later than December 1, 2018 for scheduled scientific research. Prior to commencing work, the contractor receiving award shall provide proof that an OSHA certified "competent person" (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20 (B) (2) with 30-hour OSHA certification will maintain a presence at the worksite whenever the general or subcontractors are present. All employees of the general contractor or subcontractors on site shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety Course.

Delivery will be to USDA, ARS, CARR, PA, NLGRP, 1111 S. Mason Street Fort Collins, CO 80521

The Government anticipates award of a firm fixed price contract on or about July 12, 2018. As authorized by FAR 5.102, solicitation dissemination is limited to electronic medium, and the USDA/ARS will provide no hard copies. The solicitation, consisting of various documents, specifications, forms, and drawings will only be available for download at no charge at the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website (http://www.fbo.gov) today, June 5, 2018, with the due date of July 5, 2018 as specified in the solicitation. Further details of all dates and events, including a site visit and proposal date are available in the solicitation. No other site shall be used to obtain these documents. Please read this solicitation fully and carefully.

The successful company must mandatorily be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) at web site: www.sam.gov. Prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations through SAM.gov prior to submitting an offer.

All interested offers (prime contractors and subcontractors) should register at http://www.fbo.gov so that others will know of your interest in participating in this procurement. A bidder's list WILL NOT be prepared, nor distributed by the Contracting Officer, as it is the Offeror's responsibility to register at the FBO website (http://www.fbo.gov). Offerors are advised that they are responsible for obtaining ALL documents and acknowledging any amendments, and should revisit the FBO website periodically to check for any modifications to this notice, updates, or amendments without further notice from the USDA/ARS.

Address ALL questions in WRITING to the issuing office via email to Shannon.Colgan@ars.usda.gov. No telephone or hard copy inquiries will be accepted.

PAYMENT: Any award made under this solicitation is subject to 31 CFR Part 208 which requires all payments made by the government to be made by electronic funds transfer. Please note on your proposal if you will accept a government purchase (VISA) card.

All sources wishing to provide a quotation must respond by 1000 AM MST, July 5, 2018.

Applicable Provisions: The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management: AGAR 452.204-70 Inquiries; FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interests when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment; FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offers-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (filled in as follows: Technical specifications/support, and price); FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items; AGAR 452.219-70 Size Standard and NAICS Code Information; FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity Employment; FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.225-25 Prohibitions on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Reps and Certs; FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award; FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract; FAR 52.252-1 Solicitations Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference.