Operations/maintenance superintendent & operators for barc’s water and wastewater systems
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 12305B24Q0001
- Agency
-
Northeast Area
Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery, Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 221320 Sewage Treatment Facilities
- Place of performance
- Beltsville, Maryland 20705, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
This solicitation seeks quotes to provide operations, maintenance, supervision, and management services for the water and wastewater systems at the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Beltsville Agricultural Research Center in Beltsville, Maryland. The USDA Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery Northeast Area is seeking these services which include responsibility for water wells, raw water systems, water treatment plants, water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, and two wastewater treatment plants. Quotes will be evaluated based on technical capability to meet performance requirements and price, with award made to the offer representing the best value to the government. Quotes are due by October 20, 2023.
The set-aside is designated for total small business. The primary NAICS code is 221320 for sewage treatment facilities and the size standard is $31 million in average annual receipts. The solicitation does not name any incumbents or budget information. Services will be performed at the USDA Agricultural Research Center in Beltsville, Maryland and include a base period of performance from October 2023 to April 2024 with an option to extend to January 2024.
Notice text
Solicitation Number: 12305B24Q0001
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, and is being conducted according to FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Northeast Area (NEA) issues this Request for Quotes (RFQ) and incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through FAC 2023-05.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 221320 - Sewage Treatment Facilities Services; small business size standard is $31.0 Mill.
Project Summary: The objective of this SOW is to provide support, supervision, operations, maintenance, operations management, to USDA ARS Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) and direct responsibility of BARC’s Water Wells, Raw Water System, Water Treatment Plant, Water Distribution System, Wastewater Collection System and two Wastewater Treatment Plants.
DELIVERY TO: USDA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE BELTSVILLE AREA
BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND
IMPORTANT NOTICE: All contractors submitting bids, proposals, or quotes on USDA solicitations must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Failure to register in the SAM database will make an Offeror ineligible for award. The SAM website can be accessed at www.sam.gov/portal/SAM
The Government intends to post all notices/amendments related to this solicitation on SAM Contract Opportunity. Any additional amendments and/or documents related to this procurement will be available electronically only. Potential Quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of those documents related to this procurement, if any. Offerors are encouraged to check the SAM web site frequently in order to be notified of any changes to this solicitation. Interested vendors should reference the solicitation documents for all terms and conditions, evaluation factors and submission requirements.
The Government intends to award a Firm fixed-price contract.
SELECTION PROCESS: Pending availability of funding, the basis for any potential award is BE MOST ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE GOVERNMENT, PRICE AND OTHER FACTORS CONSIDERED. Only one award will be made under this solicitation based on availability of funding.
In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
- Submit documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed Performance Elements and Benchmarks in the SOW.
- Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (Quote SF 1449 and company letterhead) detailing the description, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Delivered FOB Destination inclusive of all costs.
- Submit DUNS and UEI# with quotation.
- Submit two separate Past Performance References with contact information for recent contracts of similar scope to this requirement.
- A completed copy of the provisions FAR 52-212.3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS.
REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered.
All questions regarding this announcement must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, via email to Mark.Volk@usda.gov. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned.
A Pre-bid meeting has been scheduled for 9AM ET Friday October 13th @ building 426 Conference room, 426 Powdermill Rd Beltsville MD
Bidders questions are due by Monday 10/16/2023 @ 11AM ET
Furnish Quotes by email to Mark O. Volk, Contracting Officer, USDA, ARS, NEA, Contracting Office, no later than 3:00 p.m. EST, October 20, 2023.
DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions, but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.
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.
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