Opportunity: Repair of Emergency Back-Up Generator

Construction - Repair of Emergency Back-Up Generator All questions must be sent directly to capplegate@usgs.gov by 11/16/2017. Contractor is responsible for reading the contents of this document and attachments. Quotes will be accepted via e-mail to capplegate@usgs.gov or FAX to (206) 526-6654. All documents required by this solicitation must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 11/18/2017 at 5 PM PT. Quotes submitted by hardcopy or the FedConnect web portal or Fed Connect Message Center shall not be accepted or considered. The solicitation number is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) 140G0318Q0003. Place of Performance: Seattle, WA 98115 Product/service code: J028, "Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Engines, Turbines, and Components." NAICS code: 238290, "Other Building Equipment Contractors," size standard $15.0M This acquisition is reserved exclusively for participation by small business concerns. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-95 Effective 19 Jan 2017. Description of Project: The Western Fisheries Research Center in Seattle, WA is equipped with a 750kva emergency generator that is automatically activated during power outages from the utility provider. This emergency generator has developed a leak in the head that is introducing engine coolant into the crankcase and breaking down the oil. The USGS requires a licensed contractor to repair this equipment. This project will be entitled "Generator Repair" throughout the acquisition process. To repair this equipment, the USGS intends to award a firm-fixed price contract in accordance with the procedures of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures) and 36 (Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts). The period of performance is expected to be not longer than forty-five (45) days from issuance of the notice to proceed. The estimated magnitude of this project is between $25K and $100K. The Construction Wage Requirements Statute (prevailing wage, formerly Davis-Bacon Act) will apply. A performance bond will not be required. As per FAR 28.102-1(b)(1), either a payment bond or an irrevocable letter of credit will be required. There will be a site visit on 11/15/2017, 10 AM PT. Attendance is not required but strongly encouraged. Please RSVP to the Contracting Officer at capplegate@usgs.gov.