This is a pre-solicitation announcement for the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Clonal Germplasm Repository for Citrus & Dates (NCGRC&D), Riverside, CA. An invitation for bid (IFB) will be issued on this Federal Business Opportunities website (fbo.gov) on or about 07/25/2016 for professional services to replace existing interior T12 light fixtures with LED fixtures at NCGRC&D. ARS is seeking a qualified Contractor to furnish all tools, equipment, material, permits, labor, and supervision necessary to accomplish the work as summarized below: Construction services and materials necessary for the replacement of forty six (46) interior T12 light fixtures with LEDs and twelve light fixtures. • Remove and re-install the existing light fixtures and lamps on a circuit basis to meet the electrical code. • Dispose of all light fixtures removed. • Provide a turn-key project satisfying all Local, State, and Federal requirements. • Contractor is responsible for any damage to adjacent equipment and miscellaneous objects that may become damaged during installation of the paving. The Contractor is responsible for making repairs to meet or exceed conditions prior to damage. • The Contractor is responsible for visiting the site prior to submitting a bid to observe existing conditions. No compensation will be provided for conditions that would be visible during an on-site visit for persons experienced performing this type of work. The government intends to award a firm, fixed-price contract in August 2016. This project is a total set-aside for Women Owned Small Business (WOSB). The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors. A size standard of $15 million applies. The magnitude of this construction project is between $25,000 and $100,000. The performance time is 90 calendar days. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for submission of offers. No other information regarding scope, dates, etc. is available until the issuance of the solicitation on http://www.fbo.gov. As authorized by FAR 5.102, solicitation dissemination is limited to electronic medium, and no hard copies will be provided. The solicitation, consisting of various bid documents, specifications, forms, and drawings will only be available for download at no charge at the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website (http://www.fbo.gov), with a due date to be specified in the Solicitation. Further details of all dates and events, including site visit and bid opening date, will be available in the solicitation. No other website shall be used to obtain these documents. A Bidder's List will NOT be prepared nor distributed by the Contracting Officer, as it is the Bidder's responsibility to register at http://www.fbo.gov. Bidders are advised that they are responsible for obtaining ALL bid documents and should acknowledge any amendments. It is recommended to re-visit the FBO website periodically to check for any modifications to this notice, updates, or amendments without further notice from the ARS. Prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications and shall be registered in the System for Award Management database at http://www.sam.gov. Address ALL questions in WRITING to the issuing office via email to
[email protected]. No telephone inquiries will be accepted or returned. No other information regarding scope, dates, etc is available until issuance of the solicitation.