SAM #1232SA26Q0930

Facility Modifications to BSL-2 Standards for USDA ARS Subtropical Horticulture Research Station

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) at the Subtropical Horticulture Research Station in Miami, FL, is seeking a contractor for facility modifications to support invasive insect research containment. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Subtropical Horticulture Research Station - Scope of Work: - Installation of a panel wall (total: 86 sq ft) in Room 101B, Building 55 - Installation of one BSL-2 sealed door - Card access system (no interlock) - Lowered sealed ceiling (80 sq ft) - Electrical line relocation - Indicator light system - Sealing and containment caulking - General, electrical, and mechanical labor - Permitting and inspection services - Products/Line Items: - Partition wall system (76 sq ft) - Panel wall with sealed door (NSN 7540-01-152-8067, 10 units) - BSL-2 sealed door (1 unit) - Card access system (1 unit) - Lowered sealed ceiling (80 sq ft) - Indicator light (1 unit) - Electrical line relocation (lump sum) - Sealing and containment caulking (lump sum) - Services: - General, electrical, and mechanical labor - Permitting and inspection - Unique Requirements: - All modifications must meet Bio Safety Level 2 (BSL-2) standards - Creation of two sealed anterooms for quarantine entry - Compliance with USDA quarantine protocols and relevant codes - Enhanced containment for invasive insect research - No specific OEMs or branded vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments. - Set aside for Total Small Business under NAICS code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction).

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0930 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Installation of Panel Wall to Bio Safety Level (BSL) 2 Standards.   The purpose of this project is to modify Room 101B in Bldg. 55 to create a functional BSL‑2 quarantine entry consisting of two sealed anterooms. These modifications enhance containment of invasive insect research, reduce risk of accidental release, and improve operational safety and compliance with USDA quarantine protocols.   

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.  The small business size standard is $45.0M.  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

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