RECOVERY Replace Annex Building HVAC, Beneficial Insects Introduction Research Unit (BIIRU), Newark, DE

Modification No. 01 is issued to include the solicitation due date of December 31, 2009 at 1:00 p..m. EST and all attachments listed in Section J. of the solicitation, along with a coverletter. 

RECOVERY -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), requires that all labor, supervision, tools, and materials be provided to replace the Annex building HVAC systems at the Beneficial Insects Introduction Research Unit (BIIRU), located in Newark, DE.  The project consists of a base bid and one bid option.  The base bid includes replacing four wall mounted HVAC units, removing ceiling tiles, modifications to ductwork, installing ceiling tiles and balancing the system.   The bid option consists of removing existing supply and return air ducts and flexible branch ducts for four wall mounted HVAC units, providing ductwork, flexible branch ducts, and removing existing ceiling panels and balancing the system.   The estimated cost of construction is between $250,000 and $500,000.  This project must be completed within 90 days after receipt of the notice to proceed.  This is a 100% total set-aside for competition among Service-Disabled Veterans Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).  The NAICS Code is 238220, with a size standard of $14 million.  This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-37.  Solicitation No. AG-3615-S-10-0001 is scheduled for release on or about November 30, 2009.  A pre-bid site visit is scheduled for December 10, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. EST. It is the contractor’s responsibility to monitor the website for all requirements for this solicitation.  Bids will be due by 1:00 p.m. on December 30, 2009.  A firm-fixed price contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror who submits the lowest bid. All responsible SDVOSB’s may submit an offer which will be considered by the agency.  Contractors are required to register or update their registration at the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) website at https://www.bpn.gov/ccr  in order to receive a contract award under this solicitation, and register or update their registration at the Online Representation and Certification Application website at http://orca.bpn.gov.  RECOVERY