Electrical Addition - Warmwater Aquiculture Research Center - Stoneville, MS

This solicitation, numbered 1232SA26Q0694, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued under FAR Part 12 for a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 238210, targeting electrical contractors with a small business size standard of $19 million. The project involves the electrical addition and upgrade of the Hatchery area at the Warmwater Aquaculture Research Unit in Stoneville, Mississippi, requiring full labor, materials, and equipment to refurbish and enhance the existing electrical distribution system. The period of performance is strictly 183 days from the Notice to Proceed, with work required to commence within 10 calendar days of issuance. All quotations must be submitted electronically in Adobe PDF format to the designated Contracting Officer, and offerors must hold prices firm for 90 days. Active SAM.gov registration is mandatory for consideration, and pricing must be provided for every line item to meet responsiveness criteria. The contract mandates strict adherence to technical specifications, including detailed requirements for equipment marking, cable identification, and documentation of O&M data, wiring diagrams, and preventive maintenance schedules. Inspection and acceptance follow FAR 52.246-12 and NETA ATS standards, with independent testing by a qualified organization with at least five years of experience, and formal notification required 14 days in advance of tests. A certificate of compliance signed by both the contractor and manufacturer’s representative is required prior to final acceptance. Labor standards are governed by prevailing wage rates under the Davis-Bacon Act, with full compliance enforced through certifications, payroll reporting, and wage rate verification. Contractors must furnish performance and payment bonds, comply with USACE EM 385-1-1 safety standards, and submit monthly safety self-evaluations for payment processing. Federal anti-discrimination laws and DEI compliance are material terms, with certification required under both AGAR 452.203-70 and FAR 52.222-90, and violations considered grounds for payment withholding or contract termination. Payment is processed via ARS Form 372, requires certification of timely subcontractor payments, and may be withheld up to 50% if O&M manuals are not delivered. Awards will be made using the lowest price technically acceptable method, with full evaluation conducted under FAR 12.203 and 12.204.