SAM #1232SA26Q1417

Annual Fire Protection and Life Safety System Inspections for Eight USDA ARS Locations

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is soliciting annual fire protection and life safety system inspection services for eight research locations in Colorado and Wyoming. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Contracting Operations Branch/Acquisition and Property Division - Scope of Work: - Annual inspections of fire protection and life safety systems, including: - Portable fire extinguishers (total quantities per site: 31 at CARR, 42 at HPGRS, 42 at CPER, 40 at FCRF, 40 at LIRF, 81 at CGPRS, 12 at CRL, 20 at NLGRP) - Fire sprinkler systems (1 at CRL, 1 at NLGRP) - Fire alarm systems (1 at CRL, 1 at NLGRP) - Backflow prevention devices (3 at CRL, 7 at NLGRP) - Services include inspection tagging, written reports, documentation of deficiencies, and compliance with NFPA standards and USDA safety protocols - Contract Structure: - One-year base period with four one-year option periods (total potential duration: five years) - Firm fixed price contract; pricing required for all line items - Notable Requirements: - Strict compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws and DEI policies - Technical acceptability and past performance emphasized - Set aside for small business concerns under NAICS code 561621 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified service providers - Products/Services Requested: - Inspection services for fire protection and life safety systems; no hardware procurement specified - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with NFPA standards, USDA safety protocols, and federal DEI policies - Detailed reporting and tagging for all inspected equipment

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 1232SA26Q1417 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Annual Fire Protection and Life Safety System Inspections for eight (8) USDA, ARS locations combined consisting of one (1) one-year base period and four (4) one-year option periods as specified in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). All inspections must be performed in strict accordance as outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW).

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561621  The small business size standard is $25.0M.  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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