THIS IS NOT A PRE-SOLICITATION. This is the actual solicitation. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is G14PS00281 and is issued as Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333414 Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 500.00 employees. This requirement is a no longer a Small Business set-aside; all qualified offerors may now submit quotes. The US Geological Survey, USGS National Wildlife Health Center, 6006 Schroeder Road, Madison WI 53711, requires a new steam boiler, including the removal and disposal of the existing boiler and the installation of the new boiler. For more information please go to www.fedconnect.net. Amendment 000001 was a list of Questions and Answers from the 04/08/2014 Site Visit: Amendment 000002 lifted the small business set-aside restrictions. FAR Clause 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644) no longer applies to this solicitation. Amendment 000003 scheduled the 05/08/2014 Site Visit/Tour. Amendment 000004 posted Questions and Answers No. 3 through No. 7. Amendment 00005 posts Question and Answer No. 8: M202 shows existing unused combustion air intakes, but stationary secondary louvers have been installed on the outside of these. The stationary louvers are approximately 8ft X 12ft (non-adjustable) looks like building was opened to allow newer equipment installed at sometime. Are you going to allow the temporary boiler piping to go through the stationary louvers? Answer: Yes, the temporary boiler piping may go through the louvers. The contractor shall return the louvers to the original condition when the new boiler installation is complete. Questions/comments received during the 5 work days prior to the closing date will not be considered timely and may not be answered/receive response. This RFQ closes 05/22/2014 at 1700 ET. Quote Packages shall be sent/received electronically only; either by using the FedConnect system (www.fedconnect.net) or by email to Don Downey at [email protected]. Quote packages shall consist of two volumes. Volume I shall be the Non-Price Support documentation. Volume II shall be the Price Quote documents.

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