FY26 LSS Cubicles electrical and IT wiring in CCRU Facility

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service has issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) 12444326Q0074 for the procurement and professional electrical installation of a five-station cubicle and a single hotel desk arrangement. This project is located at the Cereal Crops Research Unit (CCRU) facility in Madison, Wisconsin, and aims to create a functional, hardwired workspace. This solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors). The Government intends to award a single, firm-fixed-price purchase order. The anticipated period of performance runs from September 28, 2026, to October 31, 2026. Key Submission Details: - **Questions Due:** September 17, 2026, by 17:00 CT. - **Quotes Due:** September 22, 2026, by 17:00 CT. - **Evaluation Criteria:** Lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). Evaluations will assess technical approach, past performance, and fair and reasonable pricing. - **Required Submission Documents:** A signed SF-1449, the completed Schedule of Items, a technical proposal demonstrating capability, and proof of a valid electrical/contractor license. Vendors must be actively registered in SAM.gov under the designated NAICS code at the time of submission and award. Additionally, Service Contract Act Wage Determinations are applicable to this procurement.

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for procuring and installing a five-station cubicle and one single hotel desk arrangement at the USDA ARS Cereal Crops Research Unit in Madison, Wisconsin. The project aims to establish a functional, semi-private workspace for location support staff within a 19’7” by 15’2” open office area. The selected contractor is responsible for providing all necessary labor, tools, and materials to install five 5’x7’ corner desks and one 4’ hoteling desk, all featuring adjustable heights. Key deliverables include integrated power and data raceways, with a licensed electrician provided by the contractor to hardwire the cubicles into existing wall outlets. Additionally, the contractor must manage complete site cleanup and waste removal. Government responsibilities include providing facility access during standard business hours, designating a Point of Contact (POC) for coordination, and facilitating required background checks. The contractor must adhere to all federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations, including OSHA standards. Work acceptance is contingent upon successful inspection by the Government POC, verifying that the installation meets the specified professional, functional, and aesthetic standards. Product specifications from HON company guidelines are incorporated to outline the technical requirements for the electrical and cable management systems.

This document is a federal Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination (No. 2015-4897, Revision 31, dated May 13, 2026) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for the state of Wisconsin, specifically covering Columbia, Dane, Green, and Iowa counties. It establishes the minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupational classifications required under federal service contracts. Key details of the determination include: - **Wage Rates:** Specifies mandatory hourly pay for a wide range of job categories, including administrative support, automotive service, food preparation, health, information technology, mechanics, and protective services. - **Fringe Benefits:** Mandates health and welfare benefits of $5.55 per hour (or $5.09 per hour for contracts covered by Executive Order 13706). It requires a minimum of eleven paid holidays and a structured paid vacation schedule based on years of service. - **Executive Orders:** Outlines compliance rules under EO 13706 for paid sick leave and EO 13658 for minimum wage requirements. - **Pay Differentials & Allowances:** Defines a 10% night differential and 25% Sunday premium for air traffic controllers and weather observers, hazardous duty pay differentials of 4% to 8% for ordnance-related work, and guidelines for uniform provisioning and maintenance reimbursements. - **Conformance Process:** Outlines the SF-1444 standard procedure for establishing wage rates and classifications for unlisted positions to ensure equitable compensation.