House Water Filtration System Services
ID: 123A9424Q0027Type: Solicitation
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICEUSDA, FSIS, OAS PCMBBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

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Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

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MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- WATER PURIFICATION AND SEWAGE TREATMENT EQUIPMENT (J046)
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    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), is seeking to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for House Water Filtration System Services, with a term of five years starting from September 30, 2024. The procurement aims to ensure compliance with water safety standards and will follow the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines, emphasizing small business participation and firm-fixed-price orders for specific services as outlined in the Statement of Work. Interested contractors must submit their quotes, including pricing and a signed SF1449 form, by September 18, 2024, at 2 PM EST, to Barbara Nelson at barbara.nelson@usda.gov. This initiative underscores the USDA's commitment to maintaining high water quality standards while adhering to federal contracting practices.

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    This government document serves as an amendment (0001) to solicitation number 123A9424Q0027 issued by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), specifically the Acquisition Services Division located in Beltsville, MD. The primary purpose of this amendment is to extend the due date for submissions from September 12, 2024, at 2 PM EST, to September 17, 2024, at 2 PM EST. The amendment outlines the necessary steps for contractors to acknowledge receipt of this change, emphasizing that failure to do so by the specified deadline may lead to the rejection of their offers. Additionally, it notes that modifications to previously submitted offers can be made through written communication, provided that references to the solicitation and amendment numbers are included. The document maintains all other original terms and conditions in effect. This formal amendment is part of standard procedures for managing government requests for proposals (RFPs), ensuring transparency and clear communication with potential contractors.
    The document is an amendment (0002) to solicitation 123A9424Q0027 issued by the FSIS (Food Safety and Inspection Service) for USDA. The primary purpose of this amendment is to extend the deadline for submitting quotations from September 17, 2024, to September 18, 2024, at 2 PM EST, along with providing responses to several inquiries regarding project specifications. Key information includes the size of the building, approximately 75-80,000 square feet with 45-50,000 square feet designated for laboratory space, and the main water line's diameter of ¾ inch. It also notes the number of employees at the facility is 60 and mentions the current vendor's sanitization process takes about half a day every six months. This modification emphasizes the importance of adhering to deadlines for document acknowledgment and the need for clear communication of changes to the initial solicitation. Overall, the amendment serves to clarify project details and facilitate a smoother bidding process for interested contractors.
    The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) seeks to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for House Water Filtration System Services, intended for a five-year term, starting with the base year running from September 30, 2024, to September 29, 2025. The procurement will follow the guidelines specified in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) for commercial items, emphasizing small business participation. The BPA will not obligate funding until specific call orders are issued. Orders for services will be made on a Firm-Fixed-Price basis. Each call order will cover a defined period of performance and will include various water filtration components. The contractor is responsible for all services outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW) and must comply with federal regulations regarding service quality, payments, and contract terms. Invoices must be submitted electronically. This initiative demonstrates the USDA's commitment to maintaining water safety standards while adhering to federal contracting practices.
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