The USDA FS International Institute of Tropical Forestry Chemical Lab Move

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(i) This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ)

(ii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06.

(iii) This procurement is set aside for total small business The NAICS code is 484210 and the Small Business Size Standard is $30 million dollars.

The  USDA FS International Institute of Tropical Forestry is soliciting for moving services. the moving service will be for a full range of services to disassemble where necessary and remove the existing office furniture, equipment, and related supplies from the International Institute of Tropical Forestry Analytical Laboratory in the Jardin Botanico Sur in San Juan Puerto Rico and transport the items to the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) Lease building in the Jardin Botanico Sur in San Juan Puerto Rico. This includes
unfastening desks, counters, and shelves from walls or partitions, and cutting edge of the countertop of the laboratory benches prior to moving them. The selected contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, and personnel to relocate the existing property, equipment, materials, and contents as described herein to the point of relocation. Both The Analytical Laboratory and the UPR Lease Laboratory are located in El Jardin Botanico Sur in Rio Piedras/San Juan, Puerto Rico. The tentative relocation dates are September - October 2022. The actual move date may be shortened or extended. The final dates are not yet available due to current construction requirements. The moved items will be off-loaded, assembled, and placed according to the layout and directions of the Forest Service. The actual Analytical Laboratory is a two story 7,695 square foot building and contains modern, sophisticated analytical instrumentations, and office furniture. The Contractor shall administer, manage, and execute the work necessary to provide the specified services  All work performed by the contractor shall be performed in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, instructions, and commercial practices in accordance with the solicitation Provisions, Contract Clauses, Technical Specifications, and Attachments.