Remove Existing Generator and Replace with New Generator

This is a pre-solicitation notice only.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Stuttgart National Aquaculture Research Center (SNARC), Stuttgart, AR location has a requirement to Remove Existing Generator and Replace with New Generator.
The contractor shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish the services to be performed in strict accordance as described in attached Statement of Work (SOW). The contractor shall provide all professional services necessary to remove the existing generator and pad, build a new pad, place new, government supplied, generator on the pad, and hook up to the electrical system at the USDA, ARS, Stuttgart National Aquaculture Research Center (SNARC), 2955 AR-130, Stuttgart, AR 72160 and provide a detailed quote and cost breakdown for the project. Preparation for this work will involve dialog with site personnel to determine the specific requirements. 

The location of this project is U. S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Stuttgart National Aquaculture Research Center (SNARC), 2955 AR-130, Stuttgart, AR 72160. USDA/ARS/SEA intends to issue a firm fixed price construction purchase order. The NAICS code for this requirement is 236210 Industrial Building Construction with a size standard of $39.5M. The solicitation is anticipated to be a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The Government anticipates issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) on or around July 25, 2022.

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 36.204 the magnitude of the project is estimated to beetween $25,000 and $100,000.

During the solicitation phase, contractors will be provided the opportunity for a site visit and to ask any relevant questions during site visit. 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.This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute the Request for Quotation (RFQ). This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract, nor does it obligate the Government to pay for bid/quotation preparation costs. The statement of work is attached to this notice for information only. The full RFQ, applicable provisions/clauses, wage rates, etc. will be posted when the full RFQ solicitation is released.