The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS) intends to procure two (2), 500-gallon, Jet A fuel tank trailers for mission requirements in Montana. This solicitation will result in a one-time purchase order. Delivery FOB destination to Billings, MT. This will be a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336212 (size standard 1,000).

It is the responsibility of interested parties to monitor this site for amendments, if any. Questions concerning this solicitation should be directed to Amanda Barbosa, Contracting Officer, by email at Amanda.Barbosa@usda.gov

The United States Property & Fiscal office - Montana, Montana Army National Guard (MTARNG) is seeking current and relelvant experience, personnel with the capability to perform Full Food Service Support of the Montana Army National Guard training facility in Fort Harrison, MT.  The facility is a State of Montana owned facility that is used by the MTARNG.  This is not a request for offers or proposals, but is a survey of the market for inital sources.  No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing infomration in response to this announcement or any follow-up information requests.  Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, IFB, or RFP, if any are issued.  If a solitcitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Government Wide Point of Entry (GPE).  It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the GPE for additional information on the requirement.  Offerors will be required to be registered in SAM.gov. (https://sam.gov).  All interested sources should respond.  Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is appropriate.  We encourage all small business concerns in all socio-economic categories (i.e. Small Disadvantaged Businss (SDB), 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), and Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) to identify their capabilities in meeting the requirement at a fair market price.  

Contractor tasks include, but are not limited to the following: operation of full food services, management, cooking, food preperation, food storage, food serving, maintaining food lines and salad bars, facility sanitation, janitorial services, and cashier services.  Meal requirements include the following types of meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sack Lunches, and Mermite meals for pick up and delivery.  Meals shall be prepared and rationed according to the PWS.  The contractor will be required to provide all supervision, labor, personnel, materials, and supplies with the exception of Government Furnished Property and Equipment, to perform the activities for this requirement.

The NAICS is 722310, Food Service Contractors with a size standard of $47 million.  The single award, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) is estimated to be valued at a maximum of $4.5 million over the life of the contract.  The contract will be a One Year Base Period and two option periods of twenty-four months.  The minimum gauranteed amount is estimated to be $5,000.  The solicitation will specify the actual minimum and maximum amounts of the contract.

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

This is a Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. Pursuant to 48 CFR Part 326, Subpart 326.603-3 and IHM 5.5-6, Indian Health Service must use the negotiation authority of the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, to give preference to Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) whenever the use of that authority is authorized and practicable.

The Government is seeking to identify Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) capable of performing the below Indian Health Services (IHS) requirement. Any vendor responding to this notice should submit their capability statement as well as the Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form (attached). Instructions for submission are outlined below:

DEFINITIONS

INDIAN ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE (IEE):

Any business activity owned by one or more Indians, Federally Recognized Indian Tribes, or Alaska Native Corporations provided that:

• The combined Indian, Federally Recognized Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Corporation ownership of the enterprise constitutes not less than 51%;
• The Indian, Federal Recognized Indian Tribes, or Alaska Native Corporations must, together, receive at least 51% of the earnings from the contract; and
• The management and daily business operations must be controlled by one or more individuals who are Indians

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

NAICS:

334517 Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing Size Standard:  1,250

Duration:

12 months from date of award

INSTRUCTIONS TO INDUSTRY

ISBEEs are highly encouraged to respond to this notice. However, firms must also understand that generic capability statements are not sufficient for effective evaluation of their capacity and capability to perform the work required. To be considered a capable source, responses must directly demonstrate the company’s capability, experience, and ability to provide services as shown below.

Your Response shall include, but not limited to:

• Number of years of experience in providing Preventive Maintenance Services on the Hologic 3Dimension Mammography Systems.
• List of past jobs/contracts of Preventive Maintenance Services on the Hologic 3Dimension Mammography Systems.
• Demonstrate how your company meets the definition for Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) in consideration to this requirement:
  • How, as the prime IEE, will your company receive at least 51% of the earnings from the awarded contract, or together with the subcontractor if the same category, receive a combined 51% of the earnings from the contract
  • How, as the prime IEE or together with the subcontractor if the same category, will management and daily operations be controlled by one or more individuals who are Indians.

Failure to address these items in your capability statement could exclude your firm from being determined a capable ISBEE source.

If you are interested in this contracting opportunity, please respond by email to: Vincent.Hansen@ihs.gov.

Submit the capability response as instructed above and include a copy of the Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form. It is recommended to include the sources sought ID in the subject line. Sources Sought ID: SS-75H709BF25-001. Responses received to this notice will assist in determining the acquisition strategy of the requirement.

The Billings Area Indian Health Service is issuing this Special Notice 75H709- CR25Q-001 Sources Sought Synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify any potential vendors including IEE (Indian Economic Enterprise) or ISBEE

(Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise) sources pursuant to the Buy Indian Act (25 USC 47). The Indian Health Service is attempting to locate qualified and eligible IEE and ISBEE sources “Native American Owned and Operated Businesses” that can provide a Requirement for proficiency testing for the laboratory department for diagnostic testing of patient specimens for the Crow/Northern Cheyenne IHS Hospital, Crow Agency, Montana, 59022. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement.

Proficiency testing for patient specimens are required for The Crow/Northern Cheyenne Indian Health Service (Crow Service Unit) located in Crow Agency, Montana. The contractor shall provide proficiency tests, continuing education, and competency assessment. The Contractor shall furnish all the necessary services and material required to provide the proficiency tests.

Requirements:

1. Background: The mission of the Indian Health Service is to provide Lab Compliance Testing services to the local population.

1. Purpose and Objectives: The purpose of this sources sought is to help determine the interest level amongst businesses that provide Lab Compliance Testing services.

1. Project Requirements: (1) Certified to provide Compliance Testing Services and Supplies (2) Sam Registration (3) Technical Capabilities Statement (3) Past Performance .

1. Potential sources shall be capable of providing Lab Compliance Testing Services in accordance with industry standards for such services/supplies.

Place of Performance:

Crow/Northern Cheyenne Indian Health Service

1 Hospital Way

Crow Agency, MT 59022

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This is a request for capability information and does not constitute a request for proposals. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary. The Federal Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. If your organization has the potential capacity to provide these contract supplies, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, email address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization, native owned certificate 2) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. All services will be at Crow/Northern Cheyenne Indian Health Service, 1 Hospital Way, Crow Agency, Montana, 59022. This will be an All or None Award. Based on the responses to this sources sought notice/market research, this requirement may be set-aside, or procured through full and open competition. No feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to provide listed supplies are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by December 17th, 2024 by 2:00pm /MST. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be e-mailed to brittany.bends@ihs.gov. If you have any questions concerning this opportunity please contact: Brittany Bends, Purchasing Agent at brittany.bends@ihs.gov.

INDUSTRY DAY FOR FT PECK POWERHOUSE 1 CUBICLE ROOM 15KV SWITCHGEAR UPGRADE

The Ft Peck Powerhouse 1 Cubicle Room 15kV Switchgear Upgrade Industry Day has been scheduled for 19 Nov 2024 at 1000 hours Central Time. This notice does not constitute a solicitation. This announcement and the Industry Day event are for planning purposes only. Response to this notice is strictly voluntary. The Government will not reimburse any party attending or participating for costs incurred for this event or marketing efforts.

In addition to reviewing scope of work and various solicitation areas, the government will address pressing topics identified during market research. The DRAFT solicitation package has been posted to sam.gov at this time. The comment period will close on or about 19 Nov 2024.  A full agenda will be posted to sam.gov no later than 12 Nov 2024.

Summary of Work

This project aims to modernize the 15kV switchgear system in Powerhouse 1 (PH1) at Ft Peck Project.  The medium voltage switchgear is original equipment that has been in service since the late 1940s, with decreasing reliability, operational risks due to obsolete parts and age, and does not meet modern safety standards for working clearances or arc flash mitigation.

The scope of this project involves replacing the existing medium voltage switchgear with a modern system that maintains existing system flexibility. The new medium voltage switchgear will include generator and bus sectionalizing circuit breakers located in Powerhouse 1, and new outdoor circuit breakers located in Switchyard 1. The new switchgear will also include:

• 15kV Metal-clad switchgear and circuit breakers with instrument transformers (current and rack-out potential transformers).
• 15kV Outdoor circuit breakers with instrument transformers, 15kV disconnect switches, and 15kV aluminum bus system.
• Power, protection, control and annunciation cabling between switchgear and Control Room.
• Control board modifications of the mimic bus, metering equipment and control switches.
• Revisions to existing protective relaying and synchronization schemes.
• 15kV Bus differential protection.
• New 15kV, 4000A cable bus to connect the 15kV switchgear in the Cubicle Room to the new 15kV breakers in Switchyard 1.
• New feeders from new 15kV circuit breakers in Switchyard 1 to transformers KX5A, KV7A, KZ2A, KY4A and the new reactors.

Additional items include procurement and installation of two new 15kV, 12MVA reactors, and replacement of cable trays in the cable tunnel from Powerhouse 1 to Switchyard 1.

Industry Questions and Comments:

ALL inquiries and questions related to this Industry Day are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at (https://www.projnet.org). Questions/comments submitted by comment period close will be reviewed and open for discussion during Industry Day.

Project ID / Name: (498595) FP PH1 Cubicle Room 15kV Switchgear Upgrade

Solicitation Number: W9128F25R0016

Bidder Inquiry Key: 882E58-5Z7F4W

Instructions for first-time ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.
2. Identify the Agency. Select agency USACE.
3. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.
4. Email. Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.
5. Click Continue. A page will then open saying that a user account was not found and will

        ask you to create one using the provided form.

1. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.
2. Click Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

Instructions for future ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. For future access to ProjNet, you will not be provided any type of password. You will

utilize your Secret Question and Secret Answer to log in.

1. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side

of the screen.              

1. Identify the Agency.  Select agency USACE.
2. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.
3. Email. Enter the email address you used to register previously in ProjNet.
4. Click Continue. A page will then open asking you to enter the answer to your Secret

Question.

1. Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once this is completed you are now logged into the system.

The ProjNet call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago) or by appointment for OCONUS. The telephone number for the Call Center is 1-800-428-HELP. Email to staff@rcesupport.com.

To RSVP for site visit:

Irene Whitmer

Electrical Engineer

Irene.E.Whitmer@usace.army.mil

Contracting Primary Point of Contact.:

Margarette Wolfe

Contract Specialist

margarette.e.wolfe@usace.army.mil

Contracting Secondary Point of Contact:

Dan Monahan,

Contracting Officer

daniel.d.monahan@usace.army.mil

Contracting Office Address:

Attn: CENWO- CT

1616 Capitol Ave

Omaha, Nebraska 68102-4901

United States

Place of Contract Performance:

Ft Peck

215 Yellowstone Road

Fort Peck, Montana 59223

McCone County

Fort Peck PH1 Cubicle Room 15kV Switchgear Industry Day Agenda:

Please RSVP for arrival instructions.

Attire: Closed toe shoes and hard hat are required.  

Schedule:

0900      Industry Check-In

0915       Presentation by Government

                                Introductions

                                Contracting Rules of Engagement

                                Dam Briefing / General Information

                                Statement of Work / Project Specs

                                Hazardous Energy Control Program (HECP) Briefing

1015      Tour/Site Visit

1200      Q&A

1300       Depart Site

Amendment 1 was posted on December 2, 2024, and must be acknowledged.  Time and date for submission of quotes has not been changed.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 12805B25Q0028 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-07.

This solicitation is set aside for small business.  The applicable NAICS Code for this procurement is 238220, Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors with a business size of $19 Million.

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Plains Area has a need to Replace Chiller Condenser and Heat Exchanger, Miles City, Montana. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order.

The requirements are in further detail in the attached Requirements Documents.

RFQ  12805B25Q0028, Replace Chiller Condenser and Heat Exchanger.

               Attachment 01 Performance Work Statement

               Attachment 02 Wage Determination

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

The period of performance requires all work to be completed by December 31, 2024. 

PERFORMANCE ADDRESS:

PA USDA-ARS

243 Fort Keogh Road

Miles City, Montana 59301

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, is applicable to this acquisition. An addendum will be included in the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation.

FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation of Offerors, is applicable to this acquisition.  The Government will select the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable quote.

In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by addressing all of the requirements in the Request for Quotation (RFQ). Have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.212-3 and 52.204-24; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov

FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and no addendum has been added.

FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and applicable clauses within 52.212-5 to this acquisition have been marked with X’s.

Other additional FAR Clauses determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices have been added to this synopsis/solicitation. If they are incorporated by reference in this synopsis/solicitation, use acquisition.gov to read them in their entirety.  Attached Provisions/Clauses including the Buy American Act apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.

Offers are due December 4, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Central and must be submitted to Contract Officer Erin M. Riffey electronically to erin.riffey@usda.gov.

For information regarding this synopsis/solicitation, please contact Erin M. Riffey electronically to erin.riffey@usda.gov.  Only written submitted questions will be given a response and questions received after December 2, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. may not receive an answer.

Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award.

This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract, nor does it obligate the Government to pay for bid/proposal preparation costs.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS) intends to procure two (2), 500-gallon, Jet A fuel tank trailers for mission requirements in Montana. This solicitation will result in a one-time purchase order. Delivery FOB destination to Billings, MT. This will be a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336212 (size standard 1,000). The solicitation and all other documents related to this procurement will be available on the sam.gov website on or about December 11, 2024.

It is the responsibility of interested parties to monitor this site for the solicitation and amendments, if any. Questions concerning this synopsis should be directed to Amanda Barbosa, Contracting Officer, by email at Amanda.Barbosa@usda.gov

This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This acquisition will be made in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation
and solicitation for commercial Items,” as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation (a written solicitation will not be issued) and quotes are being requested. The Solicitation number is RFQ-NIAID-25-2248987 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ).

This acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-07, 09/30/2024.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811210, Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a small business size standard of $34 million. The requirement is being competed full and open competition, un-restricted and without a small business set-aside.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has a requirement for a service agreement for FACS Flow Supply System, BD FACSAria II Special Order System with one Computer Workstation (excluding printers) and BD Symphony A5 and one BD FACStation (excluding printers), period of performance 12/21/2024 – 12/20/2025.

1. FACSAria II SORP (No Lasers), Customer Material# 34046905, Serial# P90500004, Product# 643925, Manufacture - BD Biosciences. Qty. 1
2. SAPPHIRE 488-100 Blue Lsr, Customer Material# 345307, Serial# NO-SERIAL-2753, Product# 640100, Manufacture - BD Biosciences. Qty. 1
3. SAPP 561-100 Lt Yellow Lsr, Customer Material# 646550, Serial# NO-SERIAL-7412, Product# 647318, Manufacture- BD Biosciences. Qty. 1
4. CUBE 640-40 Red Lsr, Customer Material# 64196808, Serial# C16012603, Product# 647310, Qty. 1.
5. CUBE 405-50C Violet Lsr, Customer Material# C17112204, Serial# 649438, Product# C17112204, Qty. 1.
6. FACSymphony A5 (no lasers), Customer Material# 660964, Serial# R66096400081, Product# 661545 00382906615459, Qty. 1.
7. SAPPHIRE 561-200 Yellow Lsr, Customer Material# 648708, Serial# NO-SERIAL-12644, Product# 660794, Qty. 1
8. MPB 628-200 Red Laser, Customer Material# 648437, Serial# NO-SERIAL-12641, Product# 660881, Qty. 1.
9. G4 355-100 UV Lsr, Customer Material# 655730, Serial# NO-SERIAL-12643, Product# 660801. Qty. 1
10. OBIS 405-200 LX Violet Lsr, Customer Material# 655174, Serial# NO-SERIAL-12642, Product# 660810, Qty. 1.
11. OBIS 488-150 LX Blue Lsr, Customer Material# 656185, Serial# NO-SERIAL-12640, Product# 660818, Qty. 1
12. FACS Flow Supply System, Customer Material# 349277, Serial# N3492775409, Product# 337755, Qty. 1
13. High Throughput Sampler, Customer Material# 33865909, Serial# U64770160201, Product# 337756, Qty. 1
14. FACSymphony A5 (no lasers), Customer Material# 660964, Serial# R66096400082, Product# 661545 00382906615459, Qty. 1
15. G4 355-100 UV Lsr, Customer Material# 655730, Serial# NO-SERIAL-12670, Product# 660801, Qty. 1
16. OBIS 405-200 LX Violet Lsr, Customer Material# 655174, Serial# NO-SERIAL-12669, Product# 660810, Qty. 1
17. OBIS 488-150 LX Blue Lsr, Customer Material# 656185, Serial# NO-SERIAL-12667, Product# 660818, Qty. 1
18. MPB 628-200 Red Laser, Customer Material# 648437, Serial# NO-SERIAL-12668, Product# 660881, Qty. 1
19. SAPPHIRE 561-200 Yellow Lsr, Customer Material# 648708, Serial# NO-SERIAL-12671, Product# 660794, Qty. 1
20. FACS Flow Supply System, Customer Material# 349277, Serial# N3492775410, Product# 337755, Qty. 1
21. High Throughput Sampler, Customer Material# 33865909, Serial# U3386590760049, Product# 337756, Qty. 1

The Contractor MUST provide the following services:
Coverage for the FACS Flow Supply System, BD FACSAria II Special Order System with one Computer Workstation (excluding printers) and BD Symphony A5 and one BD FACStation (excluding printers) includes;

• OEM Parts, Service, and Labor.
• Travel expenses and parts (excluding consumable items and lasers).
• Two (2) Preventive Maintenance Inspections to be performed during a twelve-month period.
• Two (2) PM Kits will be provided Software Revisions that are released during the Agreement term.
• Unlimited service visits during the term of this Agreement, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
• 48-hour response to a request for emergency on-site service (Monday through Friday, excluding holidays).
• Unlimited telephone support for instruments, reagents and applications will be provided at no additional charge.

BD High Throughput Samplers (HTS) service includes for all parts (excluding consumable items) for the following:

• Unlimited phone support for instruments, reagents, and applications will be provided at no additional charge.
• Replacement with a certified refurbished unit, if required.
• Replacement, if required, will be provided within two (2) business days.
• One (1) Preventive Maintenance Inspection will be performed during a twelve month (12) period in conjunction with the superior equipment's Preventive Maintenance Inspection.
• One (1) PM Kit will be provided.

Priority scheduling and onsite response for all repairs during the period of performance. Priority is defined as giving priority scheduling equal to a direct contract and guaranteeing the equivalent manufacturer’s priority onsite response. If you are a third-party service provider, the priority scheduling and/or response time, must be listed on a capabilities statement or quote.
Place of Performance: NIH, 903 South 4th Street, Bldg. 22 Hamilton, MT 59840, United States. FOB: Destination

The government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order to the responsible contractor as a result of this RFQ that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. The award will be based on the following: technical capability to meet the requirements and price. 

The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition:
FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (SEP 2023)
FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (MAY 2024)
FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://www.sam.gov/ in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (Please ensure FAR 52.209-2 -- Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation. (NOV 2015)
is updated in your SAM record)
FAR 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements – Representation (JAN 2017)
FAR 52.204–26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation
(OCT 2020) *** Must complete representation if attached to this solicitation- see attachment 52.204-26
The following FAR contract clauses apply to this acquisition:
FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (NOV 2023)
FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (MAY 2024)
*The applicable subparagraphs of FAR52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this
posting.
FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023)
FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)
FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video
Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)
FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999)
FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000)
HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (DEC 2015)
FAR 52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm

By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation (www.sam.gov).
Copies of the above-referenced provisions and clauses are available from http://www.acquisition.gov/far/loadmainre.html & http: //www.hhs.gov/regulation/index.html or, upon request, either by telephone or fax. Submission shall be received not later than December 13, 2024 @ 12:00 am EST.

All quotations and required documents must be submitted via the NIAID electronic Simplified Acquisition Submission System (eSASS) website at https://esass.nih.gov. All vendors must register in the eSASS system to submit a quotation. Instructions on how to register / submit quotes are included on the website. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered by this Agency.

THIS IS THE FINAL NOTICE FOR THIS REQUIREMENT-A SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED ON SAM FOR THIS REQUIREMENT. INTERESTED PARTIES MUST SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BY THE CLOSE OF THIS NOTICE TO RECEIVE FURTHER CONSIDERATION. 

The US Forest Service, Region 1 - Northern Region has a requirement for Architect/Engineering services, indefinite quantity indefinite delivery (IDIQ) contracts for Materials Testing and Geotechnical Services for the National Grasslands and Forests in North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Northern Idaho.

10/21 - CLARIFICATION FROM AGENCY REGARDING SUBMISSION OF SF330S AND QUALIFICATIONS - A SEPARATE QUALIFICATION STATEMENT IS NOT REQUIRED IF THE INFORMATION IS CONTAINED WITHIN THE SF330 DOCUMENT. FOR CONTRACTORS PROVIDING INFORMATION WITHIN THE SF330 DOCUMENT, SECTION H WILL BE LIMITED TO 15 PAGES. CONTRACTORS SHOULD PROVIDE INFORMATION PERTINENT TO THE SELECTION CRITERIA LISTED IN THIS REQUEST. EXTRANEOUS OR DUPLICATIVE INFORMATION IS DISCOURAGED. IF AN ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT IS SUBMITTED THIS IS LIMITED TO 15 PAGES.

THIS ACTION IS UNRESTRICTED AND IS OPEN TO SMALL AND OTHER THAN SMALL BUSINESS ENTITIES REGISTERED IN SAM.

The cumulative total amount available for all awards made (including one or more contracts, all option years and all task orders issued under all awards) is hereby updated to $5,000,000.00.

PROJECT: MT NP GLAC P HQ(3), GLAC HQ Parking Area Rehabilitation, Phase 3

LOCATION:  0.5 miles N of West Glacier, Montana. Flathead County. Glacier National Park.

WORK: This work consists of pavement removal, removal of unsuitable material, clearing and grubbing, import of borrow material, drainage, curb and gutter, sidewalks, pavement, and signage.  See “Project Description” document posted under attachments for additional details

LENGTH: 0.85 miles

TENTATIVE COMPLETION DATE:  Summer 2025  

CONTRACT TYPE: Sealed Bid, Firm-Fixed-Price

ESTIMATED PRICE RANGE: Between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000. 

THIS SOLICITATION IS OFFERED AS A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE.

This project will include 2 bid schedules. Only one schedule will be awarded.

INTERESTED VENDORS LIST: To view the Interested Vendors List, you must register as a SAM user, be logged in, and linked to an entity. If you are signed into SAM.gov with your registered entity and you cannot see the Interested Vendors List, you will need to be assigned the Contract Opportunities Administrator role for your entity in SAM.gov. If you need assistance, call the Federal Service Desk at 866-606-8220.

To ensure you receive notification when the solicitation documents are posted, please click on the “follow” button at the top of the opportunity page.  When solicitation documents are issued, the INVITATION FOR BIDS (specifications and plans) will be posted at this link.

Work under the design portion of this project shall include providing two (2) 10% conceptual drawings to show the intent of the project, then using these drawings to provide a 100% construction drawing in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW). Construction work under this project may include but is not limited to demolishing the building complete with footings, foundation, site utilities, AT wall and berm, grading, sodding and extending irrigation to the disturbed areas in accordance with the statement of work and these specifications.

The project NAICS code 238910 with a small business size standard of $19,000,000.00. The estimated project magnitude is between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00.

Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.

A site visit has been scheduled for 18 December 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST), see FAR Clause 52.236-27, Site Visit (Construction)(Alt I) for address of meeting location. 

All interested parties must submit a signed Contractor Entry Authorization List (CEAL) with the required information to the Contract Administrator (Mr. Cody Babinecz) no later than 11:00 a.m. MST on 09 December 2024. A blank CEAL is provided in the attachments section of the solicitation in SAM.gov. If there are any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Babinecz via email or telephone.

Amendment 001 issued on 09 December 2024.

30SEP2024 - Purchase Order No. 1284LL24P0086 was awarded to the following Small Business firm:  The Mountain View Company LLC, 179 Colville Lane, Suite B, Ponderay, Idaho 83852-5601, in the total firm-fixed-amount amount of $47,941.20 for Base Line Item 0001 only.  

25SEP2024 - Amendment 0001 which re-opens RFQ 1284LL24Q0088 is posted herein, as well as Attachment 0001 - Revised WCS Brushing 2024 Worklist and SOI.  Attachment 0001 - WCS Brushing Worklist posted here on 03SEP2024 is deleted in its entirety.  Quotes are now due to mary.harding@usda.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. Central Time on 26SEP2024.

03SEP2024 - RFQ 1284LL24Q0088 is posted herein.  This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside procurement, and the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation procedures will be utilized to award a firm-fixed-price Purchase Order.  Due date for quotes/proposals is 5:00 p.m. Central Time on 16 September 2024.  All questions pertaining to this solicitation and brushing services requirement must be submitted to mary.harding@usda.gov no later than 09 September 2024.  

There will not be any organized Site Visit for this prior to quote/proposal due date.  If you want to visit the site on your own, please contact the Eureka Ranger Station Technical Services at 406-296-7180.

*THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. THE DOCUMENTS PROVIDED IN THIS NOTICE ARE NOT FINAL AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE.*

This requirement is to provide non-personal services, to include all personnel, equipment, tools, supervision, and other items and services necessary to ensure that grounds maintenance is performed at Malmstrom Air Force Base (AFB), Montana.

SPECIAL NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OFFERORS                         

RE:     Idaho, Montana, and Surrounding Areas Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC)

            Special Notice 690567-24-SN-0002

Sample Project: MT NP GLAC P HQ(3), GLAC HQ Parking Area Rehabilitation, Phase 3

This is a Special Notice regarding the upcoming solicitation for the Idaho, Montana, and Surrounding Areas Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC). MATOC Offerors will be asked to submit a price on the proposed sample project designated MT NP GLAC P HQ(3), GLAC HQ Parking Area Rehabilitation, Phase 3. The sample project will not be awarded and offerors will not be required to perform the sample project. The sample project will be evaluated by price only.

The attached preliminary plans are for the sample project, MT NP GLAC P HQ(3), GLAC HQ Parking Area Rehabilitation, Phase 3, and are being provided to aid in identifying the location and type of work for this project to aid in submitting a price proposal in response to the Idaho, Montana, and Surrounding Areas MATOC. The MATOC will be advertised during a period when viewing of the sample project site may not be possible due to snow.  Therefore, prospective Offerors are encouraged to view the project site during fall as conditions permit.  After November 8th, access will be weather dependent; contact the FHWA Kalispell region office manager Knud Martin for current road conditions, access requirements, and show me tours at  206-229-0552 or knud.martin@dot.gov.  DO NOT CONTACT  Glacier National Park Administration personnel.  Note, there is an active construction project in the area; observe traffic control restrictions.

Sample Project Location and Type of Work - All sample project work is located in Glacier National Park, West Glacier Headquarters maintenance areas, located in Flathead County Montana.  Pricing will be requested for work on this project consisting  of sub-excavation, grading, drainage, base, paving, pavement milling, curbing, and exposed aggress sidewalks.

Technical Questions – All technical questions must be submitted by email wfl.plans-spec@dot.gov .

General Questions - Contact our office at wfl.contracts@dot.gov or at 360-619-7520.

MATOC Solicitation documents - Documents will be available during the winter of 2024/2025.  Please monitor the SAM site (www.sam.gov) for actual date of solicitation release. To receive automatic notification through SAM, you must be logged in and select the “Follow” feature. 

See attachment for solicitation

Updated on 8/21/2024  -  Amendment 0004- See Attachments/Links Section for full details 

Updated on 8/16/2024  -  Amendment 0003- See Attachments/Links Section for full details 

Updated on 8/6/2024  -  Amendment 0002- See Attachments/Links Section for full details 

Updated on 7/25/2024  -  Amendment 0001- See Attachments/Links Section for full details 

This project consists of remodeling specified areas of Building 24 Lolo National Forest Headquarters at Fort Missoula.  The work will include remodeling the south wing on the upper floor to accommodate Missoula Dispatch which is currently operating at 14th and Catlin.  The work will also include remodel of front desk area, single private office remodel in north wing of upper floor, minor exterior work such as gutters, and intstalling Linc Pass access control to all exterior doors.  See the SOW (Schedule of Work), Attachment 1, for more details of the Description of Work and for information regarding the Site Visit. 

SAM.gov Synopsis/Solicitation

Document Type:  Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Solicitation Number: RFQ-NIAID-25-2250706

Posted Date: 12/02/2024

Response Date: 12/09/2024

Set Aside: None

NAICS Code: 334516

Classification Code: 6640

Contracting Office Address:

Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases/AMOB, 903 S 4th Street, Hamilton, MT 59840

Title: Rainin instrument electronic 96-ch pipette MicroPro units

Primary Point of Contact: 

Dana Monroe; dana.monroe@nih.gov

Description:

This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This acquisition will be made in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and solicitation for commercial Items,” as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation (a written solicitation will not be issued) and quotes are being requested. The Solicitation number is RFQ-NIAID-25-2250706 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ).

This acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-06 August 29, 2024.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1000 employees. The requirement is being competed full and open competition, un-restricted and without a small business set-aside.

The Laboratory of Neurological Infections and Immunity (LNII), a newly developed lab located at Rocky Mountain Laboratories/NIAID is seeking to procure a two (2) Rainin instrument electronic 96-ch pipette MicroPro units.

See the attached for Bill of Materials list and Brand Justification.

Shipping Destination:

Rocky Mountain Labs, 903 South 4th St, Hamilton, MT 59840

FOB: Destination

Delivery: 30 days, ARO

* By submitting a quotation, you are accepting that all government terms and conditions set forth herein shall prevail over the award.

The government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order to the responsible contractor as a result of this RFQ that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. The award will be based the lowest price technically acceptable. By submitting a quotation, you are accepting that all government terms and conditions set forth herein shall prevail over the award. The technical evaluation will be based on the following: technical capability to meet the requirements listed on the attachment, and then price.

The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (SEP 2023)

FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (MAY 2024)

FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

(Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://www.sam.gov/ in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (Please ensure FAR 52.209-2 -- Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation. (Nov 2015) is updated in your SAM record)

FAR 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements – Representation (JAN 2017)

FAR 52.204–26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation

(OCT 2020) *** Must complete representation in an active SAM.gov registration

The following FAR contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (NOV 2023)

FAR 52-212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (MAY 2024)

*The applicable subparagraphs of FAR52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this posting.

FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023)

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018)

FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)

HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (December 2015)

52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address:  http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm

By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation (www.sam.gov).

Copies of the above-referenced provisions and clauses are available from http://www.acquisition.gov/far/loadmainre.html & http: //www.hhs.gov/regulation/index.html or, upon request, either by telephone or fax.

Submission shall be received not later than December 9, 2024 @ 5:00pm EST

All quotations and required documents must be submitted via the NIAID electronic Simplified Acquisition Submission System (eSASS) website at https://esass.nih.gov. All vendors must register in the eSASS system to submit a quotation. Instructions on how to register / submit quotes are included on the website. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered by this Agency. 

Project Description: The intent of the contract is to provide for the construction and completion of the work described. Furnish all labor, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies necessary to complete the work according to the contract.

The work shall consist of the removal and construction of 4-wire fence with associated braces and gates. Removal of all T-posts, fence wire and line braces, corner braces and line posts, and clearing of brush and downfall to clear the fence line for new construction.

Project Location: The Meadow Creek Fence project location is on the Wisdom Ranger District, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and the Bureau of Land Management, in Beaverhead County, Montana. The Meadow Creek Fence project area is approximately 4 miles west of Wise River, Montana. General elevation in the project area varies from approximately 6,000 feet. The elevation of the fence fluctuation is approximately 1000 feet in areas. The topography of the fences varies from extremely steep and rocky to fairly level but rocky. The landscape ranges from grassland/shrubland to Douglas fir timber stands.

The Eagle Rock Ranch Fence is approximately 7 miles south of Wise River, Montana, just off the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway.  General elevation of the project area varies from approximately 6,100 feet.  The fence areas are fairly flat.  The landscape ranges from pasture to Douglas fir timber stands.

MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION (per FAR 36.204(b)): Between $100,000 and $250,000

Amendment 001 and Questions and Answers posted on 9/18/2024.

Quotes can be sent to:
alisha.knaub@usda.gov

OR

USDA Forest Service, PPS Intermtn Zone CSA 9
Alisha Knaub 
415 South Front Street
Townsend, MT 59644

THIS PRESOLICITATION NOTICE IS ISSUED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR VENDORS TO ASSESS THE PROJECT SITE PRIOR TO INCLEMENT WEATHER OR SEASONAL CLOSURES AND PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF THE SOLICITATION. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL/QUOTE OR BID. The Forest Service anticipates issuing a full solicitation at a time when the project site will be unavailable due to seasonal closures/weather. Interested vendors are encouraged to visit the site (see information below for specific site visit tour) for a full understanding and, if desired, take photos or videos.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  The intent of the contract is to remove and replace an existing trail bridge and substructure elements on Trail 101, milepost 3.1 on the Ninemile Ranger District, Lolo National Forest, within the Great Burn Proposed Wilderness. The structure is located in Section 19, Township 13 North, Range 25 West, Mineral County, Montana. The contractor is to furnish the replacement trail bridge structure and substructure.

This project includes, but is not limited to, removing and disposing of the existing trail bridge and substructure elements, structural excavation and installation of foundation components, furnishing, loading, hauling and erecting the bridge, adjustment of adjacent trail grades to match design plans, and all other incidental items necessary to complete the work according to the contract.  This project is located within a proposed wilderness area therefore a list of Resource Protection Measures and Restricted Equipment is required for this project

PROJECT LOCATION:  The project can be accessed by traveling 37 miles west of Missoula on Interstate 90. Take the Fish Creek Exit #66. Follow Fish Creek Road #343 south to West Fork Fish Creek Road #7750. Follow Road #7750 to the end at Clearwater Crossing Campground.  The project is located on Trail 101 at milepost 3.1.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:  The contractor may elect to begin work post-award in either 2025 or 2026, but not both. All work must be completed within the chosen year’s construction season. In-stream work is only permitted from July 15th to September 1st of chosen performance year.   

All work items must be completed by September 15, 2025, if 2025 performance year is chosen, or September 15, 2026, if 2026 is chosen.

MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION (per FAR 36.204(b)):  Between $500,000 and $1,000,000. 

BONDING:  All offerors will be required to provide a Bid Bond (20%) with their proposal submission.  Performance and Payment Bonds (100% each) will be required of the successful awardee.

FORMAL SITE VISIT:  A formal site visit will be conducted on Thursday, October 17, 2024.  Anyone interested in attending, meet at the West Fork Fish Creek Trailhead (directions above) at 0930 on October 17th.  Contractors shall notify the Government via email to alisha.knaub@usda.gov no later than COB Tuesday, October 15, 2024 if attending.

Update 10/18/2024: QA_10-18-2024.pdf posted to attachments.

Update 10/18/2024: Due to technical error, some physical data files did not upload when the solicitation was initially posted. The remaining physical data files are available under Physical Data_2.zip.

PROJECT: MT FLAP BOR 2980(1), Sun River Bridge Replacement

LOCATION:  50 miles NW of Augusta, MT

WORK: The work consists of building a new bridge about 200 feet downstream of the existing bridge, with new approach.  The approaches are on embankments and MSE wall approaches.  Final surfacing will be gravel for approaches and concrete on the bridge.

The project includes construction of a 3 span, 462-foot long precast-post-tensioned girder bridge with a precast concrete deck. Abutments are founded on both spread footing and piles within an MSE wall fill. Piers are supported on 10 foot diameter drilled shafts.  The work may include as an Option demolition of the existing steel truss bridge upon completion of the new structure.

LENGTH: 0.36 miles

TENTATIVE COMPLETION DATE:  Fall 2026  

CONTRACT TYPE: Sealed Bid, Firm-Fixed-Price

ESTIMATED PRICE RANGE: Between $10 million to $20 million

INTERESTED VENDORS LIST: To view the Interested Vendors List, you must register as a SAM user, be logged in, and linked to an entity. If you are signed into SAM.gov with your registered entity and you cannot see the Interested Vendors List, you will need to be assigned the Contract Opportunities Administrator role for your entity in SAM.gov. If you need assistance, call the Federal Service Desk at 866-606-8220.

THIS SOLICITATION IS OFFERED FOR FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION ON AN UNRESTRICTED BASIS

Project Description: The intent of the contract is to provide for the construction and completion of the work described. Furnish all labor, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies necessary to complete the work according to the contract.  The work shall consist of the removal and construction of 4-wire fence with associated braces and gates. Removal of all T-posts, fence wire and line braces, corner braces and line posts, and clearing of brush and downfall to clear the fence line for new construction.

Project Location: The project location is on the Wisdom Ranger District, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, in Beaverhead County, Montana. The Tie-Johnson Fence project area is approximately 13 miles west of Wisdom, Montana. General elevation in the project area varies from approximately 6,800 feet. The elevation of the fence fluctuations is a maximum of about 500 feet. The topography of the fences varies from extremely steep and rocky to fairly level but rocky. The landscape ranges from grassland/shrubland to Douglas fir timber stands.

MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION (per FAR 36.204(b)): Between $100,000 and $250,000.

Amendment 001 and Questions and Answers posted on 9/18/2024

Quotes can be sent to:
alisha.knaub@usda.gov

OR

USDA Forest Service, PPS Intermtn Zone CSA 9
Alisha Knaub 
415 South Front Street
Townsend, MT 59644