Replace the existing hot water heating piping at bldg. #161
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- Solicitation number
- 12305B20R0006
- Agency
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Northeast Area
Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery, Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
- Place of performance
- Beltsville MD 20705 USA
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service intends to issue a request for proposals to replace the existing hot water heating piping distribution system at Building 161 at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center in Beltsville, Maryland. The requirement is for a firm fixed-price construction contract valued between $250,000 and $500,000 to be completed within 120 days, and will use the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process evaluating technical approach, past performance, and key personnel experience. The anticipated RFP is expected to be posted in May 2020 with questions due by April 30, 2020.
This total small business set-aside requirement has a NAICS code of 238220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a size standard of $16.5 million. Payment and performance bonds will be required for any award exceeding $150,000 and $35,000, respectively. Interested vendors must register in the System for Award Management and check the website daily for any updates or amendments to the solicitation.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) for a firm fixed-price construction contract to: REPLACE THE EXISTING HOT WATER HEATING PIPING AT BLDG. #161 at the BELTSVILLE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH CENTER. BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND
THIS CONSTITUTES A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. SPECIFICATIONS OR DRAWINGS ARE AVAILABLE ATTACHED AT THIS TIME.
The requirement is issued under RFP 12305B20R0006. The RFP is posted to Contract Opportunities at https://beta.sam.gov/ in May 2020.
This solicitation document, with the incorporated clauses and provisions, are issued in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 15 and 36 and shall be incorporated in the awarded firm-fixed price order. Interested vendors should reference the solicitation documents for all terms and conditions. No paper solicitation will be available. This will be evaluated using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), see solicitation for evaluation factors and submission requirements, sections L and M. Award will be Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
The associated NAICS Code is 238220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The small business size standard is $16.5 million.
Notice of Set-Aside for Small Business Concerns: This requirement is a Total Small Business Set Aside.
The Government intends to award one (1) firm fixed-price contract.
SELECTION PROCESS: The Proposals will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable source selection process. Potential offerors will be invited to submit their technical, past performance, and price information as described in the Solicitation, for review and consideration by the Government. The selection process will evaluate such factors (not necessarily in order): Past Performance, Technical which includes Management & Experience, and Price. Pro Forma information such as bonding and financial capability will also be required to meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.
Magnitude of Construction is between $250,000 and $500,000.
Period of performance is 120 days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.
Bonds: If the contract exceeds $35,000, the offeror to whom award is made shall furnish a payment security, which can be a payment bond or an alternative form per FAR 52.228-13, Alternative Payment Protections. Awards exceeding $150,000 require both Payment and Performance Bonds. See solicitation details regarding a Bid Bond.
SITE VISIT: A site visit will be held during the solicitation period for the project. Details regarding the site visit will be issued with the solicitation.
All questions regarding this announcement must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Mark O. Volk, via email to Mark.Volk@usda.gov. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned.
Biobased Products: This procurement requires the use of Biobased products to the extent that such products are reasonably available, meet agency or relevant industry performance standards, and are reasonably priced. The products should first be acquired from the USDA designated product categories. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quantity that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards, and to the extent feasible and reasonable, include the exclusive use of biobased and recycled products. Please visit www.biopreferred.gov for more information on the USDA Biobased Program and to reference the catalog of mandatory biobased products.
DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions, but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.
The Government intends to post all notices/amendments related to this solicitation on government point of entry (GPE) Contract Opportunities at https://beta.sam.gov/.
All interested firms must be registered on Contract Opportunities web site in order to obtain the solicitation documents and all information regarding the solicitation. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be provided. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to check the website daily for any updates/amendments. Offerors are encouraged to check the FBO web site frequently in order to be notified of any changes to this solicitation.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: All contractors submitting bids, proposals, or quotes on USDA solicitations must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Failure to register in the SAM database will make an Offeror ineligible for award. The SAM website can be accessed at www.sam.gov/portal/SAM.
Update #1 ·
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) intends to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a firm fixed-price construction contract to: REPLACE THE EXISTING HOT WATER HEATING PIPING AT BLDG. #161 at the BELTSVILLE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH CENTER. BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND
THIS NOTICE DOES NOT CONSTITUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, REQUEST FOR QUOTE, OR AN INVITATION FOR BID. NO SPECIFICATIONS OR DRAWINGS ARE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
The anticipated requirement will be issued under RFP 12305B20R0006. The RFP is expected to be posted to Contract Opportunities at https://beta.sam.gov/ in May 2020.
The solicitation document, with the incorporated clauses and provisions, will be issued in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 15 and 36 and will be incorporated in the awarded firm-fixed price order. Interested vendors should reference the solicitation documents for all terms and conditions. No paper solicitation will be available. This will be evaluated using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), see solicitation for evaluation factors and submission requirements, sections L and M. Award will be Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
The associated NAICS Code is 238220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The small business size standard is $16.5 million.
Notice of Set-Aside for Small Business Concerns: This requirement is a Total Small Business Set Aside.
The Government intends to award one (1) firm fixed-price contract.
SELECTION PROCESS: The Proposals will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable source selection process. Potential offerors will be invited to submit their technical, past performance, and price information as described in the Solicitation, for review and consideration by the Government. The selection process will evaluate such factors (not necessarily in order): Past Performance, Technical which includes Management & Experience, and Price. Pro Forma information such as bonding and financial capability will also be required to meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.
Magnitude of Construction is between $250,000 and $500,000.
Period of performance is 120 days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.
Bonds: If the contract exceeds $35,000, the offeror to whom award is made shall furnish a payment security, which can be a payment bond or an alternative form per FAR 52.228-13, Alternative Payment Protections. Awards exceeding $150,000 require both Payment and Performance Bonds. See solicitation details regarding a Bid Bond.
SITE VISIT: A site visit will be held during the solicitation period for the project. Details regarding the site visit will be issued with the solicitation.
All questions regarding this announcement must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Mark O. Volk, via email to Mark.Volk@usda.gov. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned.
Biobased Products: This procurement requires the use of Biobased products to the extent that such products are reasonably available, meet agency or relevant industry performance standards, and are reasonably priced. The products should first be acquired from the USDA designated product categories. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quantity that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards, and to the extent feasible and reasonable, include the exclusive use of biobased and recycled products. Please visit www.biopreferred.gov for more information on the USDA Biobased Program and to reference the catalog of mandatory biobased products.
DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions, but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.
The Government intends to post all notices/amendments related to this solicitation on government point of entry (GPE) Contract Opportunities at https://beta.sam.gov/.
All interested firms must be registered on Contract Opportunities web site in order to obtain the solicitation documents and all information regarding the solicitation. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be provided. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to check the website daily for any updates/amendments. Offerors are encouraged to check the FBO web site frequently in order to be notified of any changes to this solicitation.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: All contractors submitting bids, proposals, or quotes on USDA solicitations must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Failure to register in the SAM database will make an Offeror ineligible for award. The SAM website can be accessed at www.sam.gov/portal/SAM.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| LPTA Evaluation Criteria.docx | DOCX document | |
| HEATING PIPE REPLACEMNT PROJECT WORK ORDER _.doc | DOC document | |
| sBARC 161 Piping.doc | DOC document | |
| sMD58.txt | TXT text file | |
| 70818RenoBuilding.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Replace the existing hot water heating piping at bldg. #161 | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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