HVAC Exhaust Replacement for USDA ARS in Corvallis, OR

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0648 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for an HVAC Exhaust project for USDA ARS in Corvallis, OR. The magnitude of construction is between $150,000 and $350,000. A bid guarantee is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the proposed price but shall not exceed $3,000,000 (for quotes of $35,000 or more). Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for receipt of quotes, shall require rejection of the quote in all cases except those listed in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 28.101-4. Bid Bonds must be provided using Standard Form 24 (see FAR 28.106-1) electronic versions of Bid Guarantee will be accepted. Individual sureties have to be acceptable to the Contracting Officer (see FAR 28.203) and be accompanied by Standard Form 28 Affidavit of Individual Surety. Other forms of offer security are acceptable as denoted in solicitation provision FAR Part 28.203-2. The cost of a Bid Guarantees will not be reimbursed. After award, in accordance with Contract Clause 52.228-15, and FAR 28.102, Contractors are reminded that any amount awarded over $35,000.00 shall require a Payment Bond (SF 25A), and awards exceeding $150,000.00 shall require both Payment and Performance Bonds (SF 25). Payment and Performance bonds are due no later than 10 days after notification of award. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238220 The small business size standard is $19.0M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. Please see attachments for important information on how to submit your quote and for mandatory site visit information.