Remove and Replace Boiler -Bldg. 83- Jackson, TN

This is a pre-solicitation notice.

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Southeast Area (SEA) Research Facility, located in Jackson, TN, has a requirement to remove existing Boiler and reinstall new LochinvarFTX725N Heating Boiler or approved equal. 

The work includes but is not limited to: The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment and perform all work in strict accordance with these Statement of Work/Specifications to remove Existing Boiler and reinstall new LochinvarFTX725N Heating Boiler or approved equal.  The boiler shall bea high efficiency, fully condensing, natural gas fired heating boiler with 725,000 Btu/hr input and 705,000 Btu output. This project is located atUSDA-ARS, 605 Airways Blvd. Jackson, TN.

USDA ARS SEA intends to issue a Request for Proposals for a firm fixed priced contract, subject to the availability of funds.  The solicitation is anticipated to be a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  The NAICS code for this requirement is 238220 with a size standard of $16.5M.  Contractors shall not directly contact the facility to discuss this requirement.  During the solicitation phase, contractors will be provided the opportunity for a site visit and to ask any relevant questions.

This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute the Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government anticipates issuing an RFP for this requirement on about August 15, 2022.  This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for these services.