Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) IDIQ - Pacific West Area
ID: 12905B25SS00003Type: Sources Sought
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS PWA AAO ACQ/PER PROPALBANY, CA, 94710, USA

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Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- REFRIGERATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND AIR CIRCULATING EQUIPMENT (J041)

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https://sam.gov/opp/588fa16731fb449490211661b56af571/view
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking qualified contractors for a Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract within the Pacific West Area (PWA). This procurement aims to provide essential MEP services, including but not limited to HVAC installation, refrigeration system setup, and hazardous waste disposal across various research laboratory facilities located in eight states, including California and Hawaii. The anticipated ceiling for this IDIQ contract is $5 million, covering five one-year ordering periods, and interested parties must submit their capability statements to Robert Skipper at robert.skipper@usda.gov by the specified deadline, as this notice serves as a Sources Sought for market research purposes only.

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    robert.skipper@usda.gov
    Michael Hassett
    michael.hassett@usda.gov
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