Preventative Maintenance of Water Purification System
ID: 12639525Q0015Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICEMRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MNMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

PSC

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- WATER PURIFICATION AND SEWAGE TREATMENT EQUIPMENT (H246)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5ecc8f4e13444e9b96626bf4dfbfe495/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is soliciting proposals for a five-year contract focused on the preventative maintenance of a water purification system at the National Center for Applied Plant Protection in Laurel, Maryland. The contract includes a base period of twelve months with four additional one-year options, requiring the contractor to provide all necessary materials and services as outlined in the statement of work, including inspections, repairs, and compliance with safety standards. This maintenance is crucial for ensuring the efficiency and reliability of the water purification system, which supports the facility's operations. Interested vendors must submit their proposals, including the completed Attachment 1 and Attachment 2 forms, by 4:00 PM EST on November 22, 2024, and direct any questions to Contracting Officer Carol Dingess at carol.dingess@usda.gov or by phone at 970-494-7360.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Carol Dingess
    (970) 494-7360
    carol.dingess@usda.gov
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    Attachment_1_12639525Q0015.pdf
    The document outlines a solicitation by the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) for a request for quote (RFQ) under solicitation number 12639525Q0015. This solicitation seeks a contractor for the maintenance and servicing of a water purification system at the National Center for Applied Plant Protection (NCAPP) facility in Laurel, Maryland. The contract has a base performance period of twelve months, with the potential for four additional one-year options. Proposals must include various required documentation and certifications as specified. The maintenance duties involve equipment inspections, function checks, and necessary repairs, all aimed at ensuring the system's efficiency and compliance with safety standards. The USDA is tax-exempt, and the awarded vendor must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) before the award. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email by a specified deadline. The process is designed to enhance transparency and fairness in government contracting while allowing for thorough assessment and selection of capable service providers for federal maintenance projects.
    Attachment_2_LaborExemptionFrm_12639525Q0015.pdf
    The document outlines the conditions for exempting service contracts exceeding $2,500 from the Service Contract Labor Standards, indicating that compliance with Wage Determination is not required. It specifies that exemptions apply only when services are regularly offered to non-governmental customers, are priced according to established catalog or market prices, and service employees dedicate less than 20% of their time to the government contract. The vendor must use the same compensation plan for service employees as they do for employees servicing commercial customers. To affirm the selection process, the Buyer must sign and certify compliance with FAR 22.1003-4(d)(2), while the vendor must certify adherence to the outlined conditions by signing the document. The context of this documentation aligns with federal procurement processes aimed at ensuring fair labor standards while accommodating specific service contracts that meet exemption criteria.
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