Pre-Solicitation Notice: Replace Propane Furnace for USDA ARS Pullman, WA

Type of Notice: Pre-Solicitation Notice

Title: RFQ #12905B25Q00071 - Replace Propane Furnace in Pullman, WA

Description:

THIS IS AN INFORMATIONAL NOTICE ONLY

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Pacific West Area Office has a construction requirement for the replacement of current propane furnace and coil with high efficiency model. Includes thermostat that integrates furnace and heat pump controls.at USDA-ARS-NSAR 4153 Albion Rd Pullman, WA 99163. The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, transportation and supervision performing all required work in accordance with the plans and specifications for this requirement. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 36.204 the magnitude of this construction project is between $25,000 and $100,000.

USDA will issue a Firm Fixed Price Construction Contract. The Request for Quotation (RFQ), 12905B25Q0071, may be issued on or around May 12, 2025

The requirement will be a total small business set-aside, under NAICS Code 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors with a size standard of $19.00

Completion timeframe for the resulting contract is to be determined. The RFQ will be accessible via https://sam.gov/ in the Contracting Opportunities section.

Potential Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for release of the RFQ package and any amendments. All offerors shall be registered with the System for Award Management Registration per FAR Clause 52.204-7 and 52.204-8. No paper copies of the solicitation will be mailed and telephone requests will not be honored.

Pursuant to FAR 36.211(b), information regarding USDA's definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts may be found at Contracting with USDA | USDA. USDA's procedures that apply to the definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts may be found in the USDA Contracting Desk Book, located at Policies & Regulations | USDA, under Parts 436 and 443.

NOTE: This is a pre-solicitation notice, please do not send quote or proposals in reponse to this posting. Questions wil not be entertained at this time, please wait until solicitation posting. The SOW is a draft and only provide as a help for you to determine capbility.