Operation & Maintenance Support Services, USDA, ARS, US Vegetable Laboratory, Charleston, South Carolina
ID: 12405B25Q0062Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS SEA AAO ACQ/PER PROPSTONEVILLE, MS, 38776, USA

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (561210)

PSC

MAINTENANCE OF OFFICE BUILDINGS (Z1AA)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9f83265b9f06496599ba374de4944027/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Dec 30, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Dec 30, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 30, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is seeking operation and maintenance support services for the U.S. Vegetable Laboratory located in Charleston, South Carolina. The procurement aims to secure a comprehensive range of services, including routine and preventative maintenance, custodial services, grounds upkeep, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and fire safety inspections, with certain services requiring 24/7 availability. This initiative is critical for maintaining the operational efficiency and regulatory compliance of the laboratory, which supports vital agricultural research. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses to Amanda Somerville at amanda.somerville@usda.gov by January 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM MTN, as this is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes and not a solicitation for proposals.

Point(s) of Contact
Amanda Somerville
amanda.somerville@usda.gov
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PWS for RFI.docx
Dec 30, 2024, 6:05 PM UTC
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) requires operations and maintenance support services for the U.S. Vegetable Laboratory in Charleston, SC. The contract mandates comprehensive facilities operations, maintenance, and energy conservation, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local standards. Responsibilities include the management of work requests, preventive and remedial maintenance of buildings, grounds upkeep, and HVAC and electrical services. The contractor must also maintain security and safety regulations, comply with biobased product guidelines, and ensure environmental standards are met. The contract specifies the need for personnel with appropriate security clearances, mandates formal documentation for work performed, and necessitates the use of a computerized maintenance management system. Work is classified into routine, preventive, and additional categories based on urgency and complexity. Regular performance reporting is required to assure contract compliance and service quality. Overall, the document outlines a structured approach to facilities management in support of the laboratory's research mission, prioritizing operational efficiency and regulatory adherence.
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Operation & Maintenance Support Services, USDA, ARS, US Vegetable Laboratory, Charleston, South Carolina
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