Furnish and Install 18' Wide x 20' Long Steel Garage On Existing Concrete Slab

Amendment 0001 issued to change the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code from 332311 to 236220. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 and is being conducted in conjunction according to FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures as supplemented with additional information in this notice.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 12405B24Q0293 and solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05. This RFQ is issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction The Small Business Size Standard is $45.0MM.

Background: A 6” thick reinforced, approximately 18’ x 20’ concrete slab was poured in 2023 in preparation for installation of a steel garage used for dry storage of research equipment. The USDA, ARS, SEA, Plant Science Facility, Raleigh, NC location has a requirement for the following:

Contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary to furnish and install an 18’ wide x 20’ long tubular steel framed garage on an existing slab. The contractor shall provide a technical proposal and detailed cost estimate for the entire project as specified in the Statement of Work (SOW). Descriptive literature and written specifications for the equipment in the proposal must be included with the bid.

The detailed cost estimate shall provide a breakdown showing the equipment, labor, general conditions, etc. Site Visit. Contractors are encouraged to visit the site and be escorted by a government representative to confirm locations, dimensions, and conditions of the project before a bid is submitted. The purpose of a site visit is to observe first-hand any conditions relevant to the completion of this project.

No consideration will be given to claims based on lack of knowledge of existing conditions, except where contract documents make definite provisions for adjustment in cost or extension due to existing conditions not readily foreseeable. Site Visit is scheduled for: Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). USDA, ARS, SEA, Plant Science Facility 3127 Ligon Street Raleigh, NC 27606 Contact:

Kurt Geisler, Facilities Operations Specialist Phone:

(919)917-6238, Email: kurt.geisler@usda.gov. Contractor must be registered in System for Award Management, (SAM), prior to submitting a quotation. Registration is free and registration can be completed online at www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM. Questions. All questions pertaining to this solicitation must be in writing. All questions will be addressed by email only. Submit questions referencing solicitation number 12405B24Q0293 electronically via email to monte.jordan@usda.gov.

Questions are due July 24, 2024, no later than 3:00 p.m. Central Time (CT). Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Submission of Quotation. Quotation referencing solicitation number 12405B24Q0293 must be submitted electronically via email to monte.jordan@usda.gov by Wednesday, July 31, 2024, not later than 3:00 p.m. Central Time (CT). No late quotations will be accepted. In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by submitting One (1) electronic copy as follows:

Fully completed and signed SF1449 Offer Form original signature and date; acknowledgment of any Solicitation Amendments (if applicable); SAM UEI Number. Price Quotation. Pricing shall be submitted using the Schedule of Supplies/Services within the Offer Form (SF 1449); A Firm Fixed-Price quotation (on company letterhead) detailing item description, unit price per item, total price and delivery costs as well as any applicable duties, brokerage, or customs fees.

All responsible sources may submit an offer, which if timely received, shall be considered. Quotation must be valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quotation. Items delivered FOB destination inclusive of all costs. Rejection of Quotation. Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quotation without further discussion. All responsible sources may submit an offer and will be considered. 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021).

This solicitation is being issued pursuant to FAR Part 13.106 procedures. The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the RFQ and specifications using Tradeoff Best Value to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) considering three major areas: technical acceptance, past performance and price.

Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quotation represents the best value as a whole. The Government has the discretion to accept other than the lowest priced quotation that provides additional benefits.

Prospective contractors who have not completed electronic annual representations and certifications at http://www.sam.gov/ in conjunction with required registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, shall complete and submit FAR 52.212-3 Alternative 1 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items and DFARS Representations and Certifications in SAM to be eligible to receive an award for this solicitation.

It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the Government Point of Entry (GPE) (sam.gov) for information relevant to this solicitation, e.g., questions and answers, amendments, etc. Any amendments and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE) SAM.