Purchase and Installation of two (2) 25KW Natural Gas Standby Generators for the Big Flats Plant Materials Center, Corning, New York

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED

SYNOPSIS:
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the Federal Business Opportunities website to ensure that they have the most up to date information about this acquisition.

The solicitation number AG-1A23-S-16-0031 is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) and is being conducted as a 100% small business set aside. The North American Classification System Code is 238210; Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors. This RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-76. This requirement will be awarded as a commercial item, fixed price purchase order under the procedures at FAR Parts 12 and 13.

DESCRIPTION:
The United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) Big Flats Plant Materials Center located at 3266A State Route 352, Corning, New York 14830 has a requirement for two (2) new 25KW Natural Gas Emergency Standby Generators with two (2) Transfer Switches. This is a requirement for a fixed price purchase in which the work will consist of installing two (2) natural gas powered generator on two different location within the Plant Materials Center (PMC) so as to have a backup electric capability/service to multiple buildings in the event of an electrical power outrage at the Big Flats Plant Materials Center (PMC).

Interested vendors can review the work site on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 between the hours of 10 A.M. and 12:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST) Review of the work site is not mandatory, however, we highly recommend attending the site visit to understand the full scope of work needed.

Interested vendors considering reviewing the work site must call or email Mike Fournier at office (315) 477-6532; or email at mike.fournier@ny.usda.gov and let him know that you will be attending the site visit or if you need directions to the site.

CLIN    QTY    UNIT      DESCRIPTION
001      2        EA         Provide and install two (2) natural gas powered emergency 
                                  standby generator, to include two (2) Automatic Transfer
                                  Switch (ATS)

PROVISIONS
The following Federal Acquisition Provisions apply to this acquisition:
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, (April 2014)
52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items, (January 1999)
52.212-3 *Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, (November 2013)

*Please note: all offerors and prospective contractors must have an active registration with www.SAM.gov to be awarded an order.

CLAUSES
The following Federal Acquisition Clauses apply to this acquisition:
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, (September 2013)
52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -Commercial Items, (January 2014)

a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:
52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons, (February 2009)
52.233-3 Protest After Award, (August 1996)
52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim, (October 2004)

b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contract Officer has indicated as being incorporated in the contract by reference to implement provisions of Law or Executive Orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:
52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside, (November 2011)
52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns, (July 2013)
52.219-13 Notice of Set-Aside of Orders, (November 2011)
52.222-3 Convict Labor, (June 2003)
52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (MAY 2014)
52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988)
52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations (May 2014)
52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, (February 1999)
52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, (March 2007)
52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans, (September 2010)
52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, (October 2010)
52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving, (August 2011)
52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management, (July 2013)

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM)
Contractor must have an active registration in the System for Award Management at www.SAM.gov, in order to be awarded a federal contract.

WAGE RATE DETERMINATION
General Decision Number: NY160051 03/11/2016 NY51
Superseded General Decision Number: NY20150051
State: New York County of Steuben
Construction Type: Heavy

PREPARATION/SUBMISSION OF OFFERS
Addendum to 52.212-1, Modify (b): Submission of Offers to read as follows: Quotes shall be submitted on company letterhead, signed, dated and sent via email to Danny Mandell, Contracting Officer, email: Danny.Mandell@tx.usda.gov, no later than July 14, 2016, 2:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT). The offeror shall provide the NRCS with a Firm Fixed Price quote that is in accordance with this solicitation.