Purchase and Replacement of Fueling Equipment (Brand Name OPW System or Equal)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the replacement and upgrade of a fueling system. The government is procuring services and equipment to modernize existing fuel infrastructure.

• Replacement of existing pedestal equipment, including removal and disposal.

• Installation of a new Fuel Site Controller (brand name OPW FSC 3000 or equal) capable of integrating with existing Gasboy fuel pumps and MiFARE Tags.

• Installation of Island Card Readers (brand name OPW PV200 or equal) with 48-inch pedestals.

• Installation of application software (Phoenix SQL Lite or equal) for managing the fuel system.

• Data transfer from existing database to a new database.

• Testing of replaced equipment to ensure operational status.

• The work includes parts, labor, travel, delivery, freight, and applicable taxes.

• Award Type: Firm-fixed price purchase order.

• Period of Performance: 04/13/2026 to 07/10/2026 (Delivery within 90 days after award).

• Contract Duration: One (1) year.

• Offer Due Date: April 10, 2026, 0800 CT.

• Questions Due: April 06, 2026, 12:00 CT via email to shane.pope@usda.gov.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on Technical Approach, Price, and Past Performance. Award will not necessarily be made to the lowest-priced offeror.

• Technical Approach: Evaluates the ability to provide a sound and compliant approach, meet schedule requirements, and address any limitations.

• Price: Must be fair and reasonable. Pricing for all line items is required.

• Past Performance: Will be evaluated as acceptable or neutral.

• NAICS Code: 237120.

• Size Standard: $45 Million.

• The solicitation does not specify a set-aside.

• A mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 02, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT. Contact Lynn Gloekler for coordination.

• Offerors must provide pricing for all items to be considered responsive.

• FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, is not applicable. Evaluation will be in accordance with FAR 12.203.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To replace outdated fueling pedestals and software at the Roman L. Hurska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) to meet the needs of scientists developing scientific information and new technologies.

• Replace two existing fueling pedestals and associated software.

• Install one OPW FSC 3000 Fuel Site Controller or equivalent, compatible with existing Gasboy fuel pumps and MiFARE Tags.

• Install two PV200 Island Card Readers with 48" pedestals, each with a proximity reader and alpha-numeric keypad, providing direct pump control.

• Implement wired communication from the Fuel Site Controller to the local area network.

• Install Phoenix SQL Lite Software on a local computer.

• Transfer existing historical data from the current database to the new database.

• Utilize existing wiring, network connections, fuel pumps, and MiFARE TAGS where possible.

• Remove and dispose of existing pedestal equipment (contractor responsibility).

• Ensure the system is stand-alone with no annual fees or cloud-based dependencies.

• Deliverables are due 90 days after award.

• Location: USMARC, 844 Road 313, Clay Center, NE 68933.

• Contractors must test replaced equipment to ensure operational status and absence of errors.

• Government will remove and dispose of existing software equipment.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, under the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing work on covered federal contracts in Nebraska.

• Lists specific occupations with corresponding wage rates.
• Includes footnotes for specific occupational groups (e.g., Computer Employees, Air Traffic Controllers).
• Details required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare rates.
• Outlines provisions for Paid Sick Leave (Executive Order 13706) and minimum wage adjustments (Executive Order 13658).
• Provides information on vacation and holiday pay.
• Explains the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates (Conformance Process).

This document is critical for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing services under a federal contract in Nebraska. It directly impacts the pricing of proposals and ensures compliance with federal labor laws. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these minimums for all listed occupations.