Replace Chiller Building 89

This is a pre-solicitation notice.

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Southeast Area (SEA) Subtropical Horticulture Research Unit in Miami FL., has a requirement to remove and discard existing chiller and furnish and install a new one.  The work consists of but is not limited to:  The contractor shall provide all professional services necessary to remove and replace the existing chiller, associated piping and electrical equipment as well as disposal of existing chiller, piping and electrical equipment from the installation of the new equipment at the Subtropical Horticulture Research Unit in Miami FL.

USDA ARS SEA intends to issue a Request for Proposals for a firm fixed priced contract.  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 Jan 20, 2021.  This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for these services.