FUME HOOD REPLACEMENTS

This federal Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number 140G0126Q0174, is issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Acquisition Branch in Reston, Virginia. The purpose of this solicitation is to secure firm-fixed, discounted pricing for the replacement of fume hood sashes under Product/Service Code Z1AA, which covers office building maintenance. The procurement is not designated as a small business set-aside. Interested vendors must submit their complete quotation package as a single PDF file to the Contracting Officer, Brian Baker, on or before the closing deadline of August 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time. The required delivery and completion timeframe for the project is 120 days after the contract award. Submissions and pricing must align with the specifications, clauses, and wage determinations detailed in the attached Instructions to Vendors, Statement of Need (SON), and Wage Determination documents. This RFQ represents an information and quotation request only, and does not commit the federal government to pay for quotation preparation costs or to enter into a contract.

This Request for Quote (RFQ), issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), solicits discounted firm-fixed-priced proposals to replace existing glass fume hood sashes with acid-resistant polycarbonate sashes at the J.W. Powell Federal Building in Reston, Virginia. The project is a brand-new requirement to replace sashes for six fume hoods across four active research laboratories. The replacement is necessary because chemicals used in the hoods—including hydrofluoric, nitric, and hydrochloric acids—etch and fog the existing glass, obstructing visibility. The procurement will be awarded based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Vendors must submit a comprehensive quotation package as a single PDF by August 6, 2026, and a site visit is scheduled for July 28, 2026. Non-OEM sashes are acceptable if compatible. The selected contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, planning, and supervision. Key deliverables include a detailed work schedule, a comprehensive safety plan, and shop drawings within 14 days of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). Because of active research operations, the contractor must closely coordinate scheduling with the COR, obtain laboratory access briefings, and adhere to strict safety standards (including OSHA, NFPA, and GSA P100). Removed sashes must be disposed of through a licensed hazardous waste vendor. The entire project must be completed within 120 calendar days of award, with full payment issued upon final inspection, successful 100 fpm face velocity testing, and receipt of all closeout deliverables.

This document is Attachment B of federal solicitation 140G0126Q0174, featuring U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-4281 (Revision 37), dated May 14, 2026. Under the Service Contract Act, it establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various labor categories supporting federal contracts in Washington, D.C., and designated counties in Maryland and Virginia. Key details include: - **Geographic Scope**: Includes the District of Columbia; Charles and Prince George's counties in Maryland; and several northern Virginia jurisdictions, including Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties. - **Wage Rates**: Lists hourly rates for dozens of occupations spanning administrative support, automotive services, health, information technology, maintenance, and technical roles. - **Fringe Benefits**: Requires health and welfare benefits of $5.55 per hour (or $5.09 per hour under Executive Order 13706 for paid sick leave). It mandates a minimum of 11 paid holidays and a structured vacation schedule based on years of continuous service. - **Executive Orders**: Integrates guidelines for Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage). - **Special Differentials**: Identifies hazardous pay differentials of 4% to 8% for explosive/ordnance work, as well as night and Sunday premiums for specific roles. - **Conformance Process**: Outlines the standard procedures and guidelines for contractors to request additional job classifications and wage rates via Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444).