Vendor Communication Announcement - U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Facilities Division-Facilities Modernization Bran...

 Vendor Communication Announcement - U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Facilities Division-Facilities Modernization BranchBeltsville, MDThe United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Administrative and Financial Management, Facilities Division, Facilities Modernization Branch is sponsoring an Vendor Communication Forum for engineering & construction related services on 07 June 2018. The Vendor Communication Forum will be held at the USDA-George Washington Carver Center, 5601 Sunnyside Ave, Beltsville, MD, 20705.PURPOSE: Communicate FY18 and FY19 Contracting Opportunities. Discuss Specific Design-Build Opportunities. Encourage networking among vendors and ARS. Gain a better understanding of recent Industry developments. Facilitate Communication among ARS program offices (FD-FMB) and industry representatives. Incorporate reasonable industry concerns into ARS business practices.The Vendor Communication session

will be two-part, an overview of program requirements/opportunities, followed by a Q&A session. One on One meetings will not take place at this engagement forum.Please note that the Government will not accept capabilities statements from any vendor during this event. Capabilities statements should be sent via email to Cathy.Widner@ars.usda.gov, no later than 25 May 2018.Industry Day will be held from 1000 to approximately 1200 on 07 June 2018 at the George Washington Carver Center, 5601 Sunnyside Ave, Beltsville MD, 20705.PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Due to space limitations, the number of participants is restricted to three (3) per company, with the option of one (1) alternate. All participants must be U.S. citizens. Participation by small and small disadvantaged businesses is strongly encouraged.Interested parties must submit the posted registration form, alphabetized by last name, via e-mail, NLT 1500 EDT 25 May 2018 to. Cathy Widner at cathy.widner@ars.usda.gov . Attendees must provide information in advance to ensure access to the building and adequate seating for the attendees.Due to the proximity to the University of Maryland (Graduations) and Beltway I-495 we highly encourage vendors to plan accordingly in order to arrive and pass through security timely.ARS-FD-FMB is eager to hear from all interested vendors. Potential offerors are encouraged to submit questions, comments, or additional discussion points to the Contracting Officer, Michael Wigfall, NLT 1500 EDT 25 May 2018 at michael.wigfall@ars.usda.gov. The Government may address these questions at the Vendor Communication event or subsequently post responses on FedBizOpps.Attendees will have the opportunity to submit additional questions during the Vendor Communication event and those questions may be addressed during the question and answer session or afterwards on FedBizOpps. The Government will also post a list of all interested parties on FedBizOpps.All information provided and discussed during this Industry Exchange is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation for proposals and no contract shall be awarded based on information provided during this Industry Exchange. The information shall not be construed as a commitment or obligation by the Government to issue a solicitation nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach on any USDA-ARS requirement. It does not guarantee that a solicitation will be issued.Any information provided to the Government during this Industry Exchange is strictly voluntary and given with no expectation of compensation and shall be provided at no cost to the Government.Key Dates and Times: Registration Deadline - May 25, 2018 5:00pm Eastern (Form Attached) Capabilities Statement Due - May 25, 2018 5:00pm Eastern Pre-Event Question Submission - June 01, 2018 12pm Eastern (Form Attached) Vendor Com. Forum Check-in - June 07, 2018 9:00am Eastern Vendor Com. Forum kick-off- June 07, 2018 10:00am-12:00pm EasternTentative Agenda: Welcome and Agenda Introductions Overview of the ARS-FD B&F program FY18 and FY19 Contracting Opportunities Design Build Discussion Q&A sessionMisc. Guidance:Use the following format for your registration and question submittals: E-mail subject line should read USDA-ARS-FD-FMB Vendor Communication Day Registration or Question. Submit questions in an organized manner directly in the e-mail text or use of attached form. Label each question with a general subject matter reference. Keep questions brief and to the point. DO NOT FORGET TO SUBMIT PRE-REGISTRATION FORM.Capability Statements: Capabilities Statements should describe the vendors familiarity and experience with the following project delivery methods, Design Build (D/B), Design Build w/Bridging (DBw/B), Design Bid Build (DBB)m, and projects with limited Statements of Work. In addition, include information providing, Self-Performance Percentages, Performance ratings or awards, Relevant Projects of various construction activities from small projects (2-5 projects from $5 Million to $10 Million) to large projects (2-5 projects from $10 to $150 Million). In addition to relevant past performance ARS-FD-FMB is requesting that interested vendors include your ability to manage projects (Safety, Sub-Contract Management, Schedule Adherence, Budget Controls, and Teaming Arrangements to include Mentor-Protégé).Relevant Projects are considered those that involve: Major Facilities New Construction Major Facilities Renovation (Selective /Gut-Rebuild) Research Laboratory Space ( including BSL2, BSL3, ABSL2, ABSL3, BSL3Ag) Greenhouse and Head House Animal Facilities Infrastructure Projects Fire Protection and Security Systems Whole Building CommissioningQuestions regarding this announcement may be directed to:Primary POC:Michael Wigfall, Contracting Officer, michael.wigfall@ars.usda.gov Contracting Office Address: USDA-ARS-FD-FMB 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Beltsville MD, 20705.Secondary POC:Michael Butler, Branch Chief, Michael.butler@ars.usda.gov USDA-ARS-FD-FMB 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Beltsville MD, 20705.Thank you for your interest in this USDA-Agricultural Research Service request.