Pre-Solicitation Notice: Replace Propane Furnace for USDA ARS Pullman, WA
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- Solicitation number
- 12905B25Q0071
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Pullman, Washington 99163, United States
- Points of contact
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- Michael Sherlock michael.sherlock@usda.gov (510) 559-6339
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service is seeking a small business contractor to replace a propane furnace and coil with a high-efficiency model at their Pullman, Washington facility located at 4153 Albion Road. The project involves providing all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and supervision to complete the installation, which includes a new thermostat that integrates furnace and heat pump controls. The upcoming Request for Quotation (RFQ #12905B25Q00071) is expected to be issued around May 12, 2025, and will be accessible via SAM.gov in the "Contracting Opportunities" section. All potential offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and will be responsible for monitoring the site for the RFQ release and any potential amendments. Potential contractors must be classified under NAICS Code 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors.
The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside with a size standard of $19.00 and is estimated to have a project value between $25,000 and $100,000. The USDA will issue a Firm Fixed Price Construction Contract, with the completion timeframe currently to be determined. The project scope includes replacing heating systems in two buildings: Building 105 requires a new Energy Star-rated furnace with a 96% AFUE rating and a 5-stage thermostat, while Building 143 needs a ductless heat pump system to maintain chemical storage temperatures. The contractor will be expected to complete the work within 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local codes, and obtaining necessary permits. Additionally, the contractor will be required to assist the USDA in potentially securing energy rebates for the project.
Notice text
Type of Notice: Pre-Solicitation Notice
Title: RFQ #12905B25Q00071 - Replace Propane Furnace in Pullman, WA
Description:
THIS IS AN INFORMATIONAL NOTICE ONLY
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Pacific West Area Office has a construction requirement for the replacement of current propane furnace and coil with high efficiency model. Includes thermostat that integrates furnace and heat pump controls.at USDA-ARS-NSAR 4153 Albion Rd Pullman, WA 99163. The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, transportation and supervision performing all required work in accordance with the plans and specifications for this requirement. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 36.204 the magnitude of this construction project is between $25,000 and $100,000.
USDA will issue a Firm Fixed Price Construction Contract. The Request for Quotation (RFQ), 12905B25Q0071, may be issued on or around May 12, 2025
The requirement will be a total small business set-aside, under NAICS Code 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors with a size standard of $19.00
Completion timeframe for the resulting contract is to be determined. The RFQ will be accessible via https://sam.gov/ in the “Contracting Opportunities” section.
Potential Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for release of the RFQ package and any amendments. All offerors shall be registered with the System for Award Management Registration per FAR Clause 52.204-7 and 52.204-8. No paper copies of the solicitation will be mailed and telephone requests will not be honored.
Pursuant to FAR 36.211(b), information regarding USDA’s definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts may be found at Contracting with USDA | USDA. USDA’s procedures that apply to the definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts may be found in the USDA Contracting Desk Book, located at Policies & Regulations | USDA, under Parts 436 and 443.
NOTE: This is a pre-solicitation notice, please do not send quote or proposals in reponse to this posting. Questions wil not be entertained at this time, please wait until solicitation posting. The SOW is a draft and only provide as a help for you to determine capbility.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 1 Draft SOW Replace Propane Furnace Pullman.pdf | ||
| Construction Pre-Solicitation Notice 12905B25Q0071.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Replace Propane Furnace for USDA ARS Pullman, WA | Solicitation | |
| Pre-Solicitation Notice: Replace Propane Furnace for USDA ARS Pullman, WA | Pre-Solicitation |
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