USMMA Backflow Repairs
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
AI Contract Overview
This procurement is a combined synopsis and solicitation issued under FAR Part 12 for commercial services as a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order to support plumbing repairs at the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York. The contract requires a qualified small business contractor to provide all labor, materials, transportation, tools, equipment, and supervision necessary to repair or replace multiple double check valves and Reduced Pressure Zone assemblies across several campus locations, including Steamboat Road, Yoccum Sailing Center, O’Hara Hall, Palmer Hall, and Quarters C. Specific replacement parts are mandated, such as Wilkins model #350ADA and Febco model #8254, with strict compliance required to federal, state, and local codes, as well as the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. The work must be completed within a 15-day window following the Notice to Proceed, between July 15 and July 30, 2026, during normal business hours Monday through Friday, and is subject to inspection under FAR 52.246-4 with rework required at no cost to the government if third-party backflow testing fails. A signed warranty covering materials and labor for one year after installation and equipment warranties per manufacturer specifications is required. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238220 with no dollar threshold beyond the small business size standard, and only firms certified as small businesses via SAM.gov are eligible. Offerors must submit quotations electronically to NarineA@usmma.edu by 10:00 AM EST on July 10, 2026, with the solicitation number included in the subject line and must include a completed SF-1449 with authorized signatures, acknowledgment of all amendments, and a technical approach not exceeding five pages detailing phasing, staffing, proposed parts, lead times, and certifications. Past performance documentation of comparable projects is mandatory and evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis. The award will be made on a lowest price, technically acceptable basis, with price being the sole determining factor among technically acceptable offers. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses including 52.212-4, 52.203-6 Alt I, 52.204-13, 52.228-5, and 52.237-1, and requires compliance with the Service Contract
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Place of Performance
Kings Point, NY, 11024, USASet-Aside
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Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
Amendment 1 posted with responses to RFI.
Site-visit scheduled for July 8th - 2PM
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
The Solicitation number is 6923G226Q000023 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) commencement activities support. The combined synopsis/solicitation will result in a firm, fixed-price Purchase Order (PO)/contract.
The USMMA is seeking a qualified and experienced contractor to provide labor, parts, material, transportation, tools, equipment and supervision to provide Plumbing services. The contractor shall repair or replace several double check valves and R.P.Z’s for our water mains on campus.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. All responsible small business sources may submit a response which, if timely received, will be considered by the agency.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors with dollar threshold below $19 Million. Offers received from firms that are not small business concerns shall be considered non-responsive and will be rejected (in accordance with FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside which applies to this solicitation).
All questions are due at 5PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on July 6th. A site-visit date is scheduled for 7/01/26 and tentatively on Thursday, July 2nd at 10AM. All inquiries should be e-mail to the contracting officer: Amit Narine via NarineA@usmma.edu. Responses will be forthcoming prior to the RFQ response due date via an amendment.
Quotation deadline are due by July 10, 2026, 10-EST via electronic mail (e-mail). Offerors are advised that they are responsible for all solicitation documents and acknowledging any amendments, and should re-visit this website periodically to check for any changes to this notice, updates, or amendments without further notice from the USMMA.
All quotes will be evaluated based on cost as the lowest price, technically acceptable (LPTA). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes based on an acceptable/unacceptable basis to determine if the quoter meets the requirements described in the SOW and past performance of similar size, scope and complexity.
SAM REGISTRATION
All interested parties must have an active registration with the federal SAM system https://Sam.gov/ to receive an award.
The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this solicitation. The provision may be attained from https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52.
SERVICE CONTRACT ACT WAGE DETERMINATION IS APPLICABLE:
DOL WD # 2015-4157 NY via https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-4157/31