Greenhouse Controls Upgrade and Integration 1232SA25Q0321

THIS IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY, NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR SOLICITATION A market survey is being conducted to determine if there are adequate Small Business, SBA-certified HUBZone, SBA-certified 8(a), Women-Owned, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors available for a proposed project who meet the specific criteria outlined below. This is not a solicitation Announcement or Request for Proposal. It does not constitute any commitment by the Government. No award will result from this notice. The purpose is to conduct market research to gain knowledge of potentially qualified sources. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be used by the Government to make an appropriate acquisition decision. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) will not award a contract on the basis of responses or pay for the preparation of any information submitted. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this notice. After completing an analysis of the responses, the Government will determine whether to limit competition to 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, Women-Owned, or other small business firms, or to proceed with issuing an unrestricted solicitation, inviting full and open competition. Purpose: The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) seeks to determine the availability and capability of potential small businesses to include socio-economic set-aside qualified businesses for the project below. The Government anticipates a competitive method of procurement. The information received resulting from this market research will be considered solely for the purpose of determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is appropriate. Project Information: The Government seeks information from qualified and experienced contractors capable of completing projects similar in scope and magnitude to the project described below. Contractors must demonstrate the ability to perform under a potential contracting vehicle. Place of Performance: Temperate Tree Fruit and Vegetable Research Unit, 5230 Konnowac Pass Road, Wapato, WA 98951. Anticipated Solicitation Release: August 4, 2025 Estimated Period of Performance: 60 days ARO Project Description: Greenhouse controls upgrade and integration. Scope of Work: In accordance with the attached Statement of Work, remove existing Gemlink/Qcom greenhouse control system and replace with Niagara/Distech controllers, add control and graphics package to integrate into existing building automation system, and upgrade all software and licenses on current system. Instructions For Interested Parties, Capabilities: Companies who have the experience, as well as an interest in doing business with ARS, should submit a Capabilities Statement which, for this notice, is not expected to be a proposal, but rather short statements regarding the company s ability to demonstrate their expertise and experience in relation to the areas specified in this notice. Companies should also indicate whether they are a Small Business, SBA-certified HUBZone, SBA-certified 8(a), SDVOSB, or Women-Owned Small Business. Responses should be submitted by 4:00 PM Central Daylight Time on July 29, 2025 to the attention of Josh Dobereiner at josh.dobereiner@usda.gov. Questions should be directed to Josh Dobereiner at josh.dobereiner@usda.gov. Disclaimers: This notice is posted in accordance with FAR Part 5.2. In accordance with FAR Part 4.1102, Procedures, System for Award Management (SAM), potential contractors must be registered in SAM prior to submitting proposals, bids, or quotes. Offerors may obtain information on registration at https://www.sam.gov. Any potential future solicitations will be posted exclusively on SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this website for the solicitation release and any updates or amendments. Do NOT submit proposals, bids, or quotes at this time. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this notice.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA25Q0321 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05 dated 08/07/2025. This solicitation will be full and open competition. The associated NAICS code is 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors), with a small business size standard of $19.0 million. This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Line Item Number(s): 0001) Greenhouse Controls and Integration Specifications: See attached Statement of Work. The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination. Location of the Government site is USDA ARS Wapato, Washington 98951 and will be identified in the contract. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract. Quoters responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Submission of quote shall include the following: (1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping), and a completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3. All responses shall be submitted electronically to josh.dobereiner@usda.gov. The basis for award is lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping) and must also have satisfactory Past Performance. The lowest priced quote will first be evaluated for technical acceptability in accordance with the minimum specifications identified. If determined not technically acceptable, it will be removed from competition and the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability. This will continue until the lowest price quote is determined technically acceptable. Once the lowest priced quote is determined technically acceptable, then a determination of responsibility will be completed. If found responsible, evaluations will be closed and award will be made. INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS: Services will be inspected by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and accepted at destination. Period of performance is 60 calendar days of receipt of order. See attached Clauses and Provisions document for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition. To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. All invoices shall be submitted electronically. Quotes must be received no later than 2:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on September 5, 2025. Questions in regards to this combined synopsis/solicitation are due no later than 4:00 PM PDT on August 27, 2025. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation. Site Visit: Organized site visits are scheduled for August 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM PDT and August 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM PDT. The site visits will be held at the project location. The same information will be provided at both site visits, so offerors only need to attend one. In order to attend the site visit, you MUST register by 3:00 PM PDT on August 19, 2025. Register by emailing josh.dobereiner@usda.gov with your company name, the name(s) of the representative(s) who will attend, and which site visit you are registering for. An email response will be sent confirming your reservation. The site visit will be held for the purpose of providing contractors with the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the site which may be helpful in the preparation of offers. Attendance at the site visit is not mandatory for offer submission; however, failure to visit the site will not relieve or mitigate the successful contractor s responsibility and obligation to fully comply with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained and/or referenced in this document. System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmation Action Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

AMENDMENT 01 - 08/28/2025 Solicitation is amended to post the August 21 site visit sign-in sheet (no one attended the site visit scheduled for August 20). All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. Acknowledgement of amendment is required with proposal submission by returning a signed copy of the SF30. END OF AMENDMENT 01 _________________________________________________________________ This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA25Q0321 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05 dated 08/07/2025. This solicitation will be full and open competition. The associated NAICS code is 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors), with a small business size standard of $19.0 million. This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Line Item Number(s): 0001) Greenhouse Controls and Integration Specifications: See attached Statement of Work. The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination. Location of the Government site is USDA ARS Wapato, Washington 98951 and will be identified in the contract. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract. Quoters responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Submission of quote shall include the following: (1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping), and a completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3. All responses shall be submitted electronically to josh.dobereiner@usda.gov. The basis for award is lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping) and must also have satisfactory Past Performance. The lowest priced quote will first be evaluated for technical acceptability in accordance with the minimum specifications identified. If determined not technically acceptable, it will be removed from competition and the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability. This will continue until the lowest price quote is determined technically acceptable. Once the lowest priced quote is determined technically acceptable, then a determination of responsibility will be completed. If found responsible, evaluations will be closed and award will be made. INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS: Services will be inspected by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and accepted at destination. Period of performance is 60 calendar days of receipt of order. See attached Clauses and Provisions document for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition. To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. All invoices shall be submitted electronically. Quotes must be received no later than 2:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on September 5, 2025. Questions in regards to this combined synopsis/solicitation are due no later than 4:00 PM PDT on August 27, 2025. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation. Site Visit: Organized site visits are scheduled for August 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM PDT and August 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM PDT. The site visits will be held at the project location. The same information will be provided at both site visits, so offerors only need to attend one. In order to attend the site visit, you MUST register by 3:00 PM PDT on August 19, 2025. Register by emailing josh.dobereiner@usda.gov with your company name, the name(s) of the representative(s) who will attend, and which site visit you are registering for. An email response will be sent confirming your reservation. The site visit will be held for the purpose of providing contractors with the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the site which may be helpful in the preparation of offers. Attendance at the site visit is not mandatory for offer submission; however, failure to visit the site will not relieve or mitigate the successful contractor s responsibility and obligation to fully comply with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained and/or referenced in this document. System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmation Action Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.