MIAG Multomat Mill Remediation, Fargo, ND

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Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks proposals for preliminary engineering support to define the safety, technical, and integration requirements for stabilizing an existing MIAG Multomat mill system. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service in Fargo, ND requires a complete infrastructure and process flow assessment.

• Preliminary engineering support to define safety, technical, and integration requirements.

• Assessment of the existing MIAG Multomat mill system's infrastructure and process flow.

• Award Type: Firm-fixed price contract.

• Duration: Not to exceed 60 days.

• Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, to April 30, 2026.

• Delivery: 60 days after award.

• Offer Due Date: April 6, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

• Questions Due: April 1, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time (submit via email to osvaldo.rodriguez@usda.gov).

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest price technically acceptable.

• Offerors must provide a detailed explanation of their ability to perform the services, addressing how they will accomplish the SOW requirements.

• Offerors must provide at least two (2) references for similar work completed within the last two years, including location, contract number, period of performance, total cost, agency/entity name, point of contact, and a description of work performed.

• Technical Acceptability: Assessed on a pass/fail basis based on relevant experience verified by references.

• NAICS Code: 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services).

• Size Standard: $19 Million.

• The solicitation is set aside for Small Business (100%).

• This solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses by reference, including those related to commercial items, whistleblower rights, combating trafficking in persons, service contract labor standards, and DEI compliance.

• Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

Statement of Work (SOW)

To provide preliminary engineering support for the remediation of the MIAG Multomat mill, which is experiencing operational issues and failing to produce reliable results after its relocation.

• Conduct a site visit to review the existing infrastructure and process flow of the MIAG mill.

• Perform a safety evaluation of the equipment and facility against OSHA standards.

• Develop preliminary engineering documentation, including P&IDs, layout drawings, parts lists, piping schematics, and a remediation punchlist.

• Assess installation options and infrastructure compatibility.

• Solicit budgetary pricing from vendors for Phase II (detailed engineering, procurement, installation, and recommissioning).

• The contractor will visit the NDSU Peltier Complex Pilot Mill room facility in Fargo, ND.

• The site visit and initial tasks are to be completed within 7 days of contract issuance.

• All travel costs are billed to ARS by the contractor.

• 80% design package (P&ID, layout drawings, parts and equipment lists).

• Budgetary cost estimate for parts, equipment, and installation.

• Asset remediation plan.

• Timeline with detailed assumptions.

• Final readout and report.

• Access to the Pilot Mill room at NDSU Peltier Complex.

• The MIAG mill system.

• Contractor must have expertise in milling system remediation, specifically the MIAG-Multomat mill.

• Security Requirements: Not applicable.

• Data Rights: Not applicable.

• Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards: Not applicable.

• Performance Requirement Measures: Not applicable.