240301 127EAV24Q0018 Las Vegas Ranger District Santa Fe National Forest Janitorial Services.pdf

SOLICITATION (VENDOR KEEPS THIS DOCUMENT FOR THEIR REFERENCE):

Introduc�on. This is a combined synopsis/solicita�on for commercial products and services prepared in accordance with the format prescribed in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with addi�onal informa�on included in this no�ce. This announcement cons�tutes the only solicita�on; quotes are being requested and a written solicita�on will not be issued. Solicita�on 127EAV24Q0018 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This procurement is being issued as a 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET- ASIDE. Loca�on of project: Las Vegas Ranger District Santa Fe Na�onal Forest located in New Mexico has a requirement for Janitorial Services. The applicable NAICS is 561720 Janitorial Services, for which the small business size standard in millions of dollars is $22.0(PSC: S201). This solicita�on document incorporates provisions and clauses of those in effect through Federal Acquisi�on Regula�on Circular 2024-03 dated February 23, 2024. The result of this requirement will be a Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) contract. The right to make mul�ple or no award is reserved in the event it is advantageous to the Government to do so. The contractor shall provide pricing in accordance with the Schedule of Items on page 7.

1. Ques�ons and Answers. All ques�ons regarding this solicita�on must be submited no later than 1700 Mountain Time March 7, 2024. Ques�ons will only be accepted via email. Emails should be addressed to the atten�on of the Contract Specialist, Shavera Leveille at shavera.leveille@usda.gov. All answers will be posted to SAM.gov by 1700 Mountain Time March 10, 2024.

2. Period of Performance: 04/01/2024-03/31/2025 with four (4) option years. The government reserves the right not to exercise the option years(s).

3. Basis for Award: Basis for award will be Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. To be Technically Acceptable the offeror will need to be registered in SAM.gov under NAICS: 561720 Janitorial Services.

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NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

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03/13/2024 1700 MT

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FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIMEb. TELEPHONE NUMBERa. NAME

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5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER

1118566OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

TELEPHONE NO.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

LAS VEGAS NM 87701

LAS VEGAS RANGER DIST 1926 7TH ST

FOREST DISTRICT RANGER

USDA FOREST SERVICE SANTA FE NATL

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ALBUQUERQUE NM 87102-3498

333 BROADWAY BLVD SE

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DELIVERY FOR FREE ON BOARD

(FOB) DESTINATION UNLESS

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12. DISCOUNT TERMS THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED

ORDER UNDER THE DEFENSE

PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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ITEM NO.

Janitorial Contract for Las Vegas Ranger District Santa Fe National Forest

Please send all quotes by email only to shavera.leveille@usda.gov. Quotes must be received on or before 1700 Mountain Time March 13, 2024. If you have questions regarding this requirement, please email the questions to shavera.leveille@usda.gov no later than 1700 Mountain Time on March 7, 2024. All answers will be posted to SAM.gov on March 10, 2024, and any

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HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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DATED

ELLENA C. SILVA

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

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27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

OFFER

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

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ITEM NO.

questions submitted after this date will not be accepted.

Note: Please include all applicable taxes in your quote. Contractor must be registered/active in

SAM.gov on RFQ due date/time.

Project: Las Vegas Ranger District Santa Fe

National Forest NM Janitorial with four (4) option years.

Period of Performance: April 01, 2024, to March

31, 2025, with four (4) option years. The government reserves the right not to exercise the option year(s).

Description: Janitorial Services per Scope of

Work, specifications, attachments, terms, and conditions. The Contractor shall provide all management, tools, equipment, and labor necessary to ensure that janitorial services are performed at Las Vegas Ranger District at 1926 N. 7th

Street, Las Vegas, New Mexico 87701, in a manner that will maintain a satisfactory facility condition and present a clean, neat, and professional appearance. The contractor shall accomplish all cleaning tasks and be required to provide and replenish soap and paper products in

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32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

CONTINUATION SHEET

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(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

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all restrooms identified in Appendix A and the

Statement of Work (SOW).

The area under contract will include approximately 4,434 square feet of office space and all related areas such as entrance ways, corridors, lobbies, two (2) restrooms, closets, and kitchen.

The "Submit Invoice-to address for USDA orders is the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing

Platform (IPP).

The contractor must follow the instructions on how to register and submit invoices via IPP as prescribed in the previous communications from

USDA and Treasury.

All invoices are to be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform. This is a mandatory requirement initiated by the U.S.

Department of Treasury and you can find more information at this website https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm. Please make sure that your company has registered at https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendo rs.htm to establish your account.

Period of Performance: 04/01/2024 to 03/31/2029

0001 LAS VEGAS RANGER DISTRICT JANITORIAL SERVICES 12 MO

SANTA FE NATIONAL FOREST BASE

0001 Base Year

To include Monthly (Performed 3 times per week), Quarterly, and every 2 months services per the

SOW.

Delivery: 3/31/2025

Product/Service Code: S201

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

CUSTODIAL JANITORIAL

Period of Performance: 04/01/2024 to 03/31/2025

0002 LAS VEGAS RANGER DISTRICT JANITORIAL SERVICES 12 MO

SANTA FE NATIONAL FOREST OPTION YEAR 1

0002 Option Year 1

To include Monthly (Performed 3 times per week), Continued ...

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

CONTINUATION SHEET

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Quarterly, and every 2 months services per the

SOW.

***PENDING THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING***

*** THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO

AWARD OPTION YEARS***

(Option Line Item)

Delivery: 3/31/2026

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: S201

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

CUSTODIAL JANITORIAL

Period of Performance: 04/01/2025 to 03/31/2026

0003 LAS VEGAS RANGER DISTRICT JANITORIAL SERVICES 12 MO

SANTA FE NATIONAL FOREST OPTION YEAR 2

0003 Option Year 2

To include Monthly (Performed 3 times per week), Quarterly, and every 2 months services per the

SOW.

***PENDING THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING***

*** THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO

AWARD OPTION YEARS***

(Option Line Item)

Delivery: 3/31/2027

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: S201

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

CUSTODIAL JANITORIAL

Period of Performance: 04/01/2026 to 03/31/2027

0004 LAS VEGAS RANGER DISTRICT JANITORIAL SERVICES 12 MO

SANTA FE NATIONAL FOREST OPTION YEAR 3

0004 Option Year 3

To include Monthly (Performed 3 times per week), Quarterly, and every 2 months services per the

SOW.

***PENDING THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING***

*** THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO

AWARD OPTION YEARS***

(Option Line Item)

Delivery: 3/31/2028

Continued ...

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

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(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: S201

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

CUSTODIAL JANITORIAL

Period of Performance: 04/01/2027 to 03/31/2028

0005 LAS VEGAS RANGER DISTRICT JANITORIAL SERVICES 12 MO

SANTA FE NATIONAL FOREST OPTION YEAR 4

0005 Option Year 4

To include Monthly (Performed 3 times per week), Quarterly, and every 2 months services per the

SOW.

***PENDING THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING***

*** THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO

AWARD OPTION YEARS***

(Option Line Item)

Delivery: 3/31/2029

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: S201

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

CUSTODIAL JANITORIAL

Period of Performance: 04/01/2028 to 03/31/2029

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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Line Item 0001 Task/Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Price Total

Monthly Janitorial Services (Performed 3 x Per Week) IAW SOW 12 Months

Janitorial Services Every Four Months IAW SOW 4 Each

Janitorial Services Every Two Months IAW SOW 6 Each

Line Item 0002 Task/Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Price Total

Monthly Janitorial Services (Performed 3 x Per Week) IAW SOW 12 Months

Janitorial Services Every Four Months IAW SOW 4 Each

Janitorial Services Every Two Months IAW SOW 6 Each

Line Item 0003 Task/Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Price Total

Monthly Janitorial Services (Performed 3 x Per Week) IAW SOW 12 Months

Janitorial Services Every Four Months IAW SOW 4 Each

Janitorial Services Every Two Months IAW SOW 6 Each

Line Item 0004 Task/Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Price Total

Monthly Janitorial Services (Performed 3 x Per Week) IAW SOW 12 Months

Janitorial Services Every Four Months IAW SOW 4 Each

Janitorial Services Every Two Months IAW SOW 6 Each

Line Item 0005 Task/Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Price Total

Monthly Janitorial Services (Performed 3 x Per Week) IAW SOW 12 Months

Janitorial Services Every Four Months IAW SOW 4 Each

Janitorial Services Every Two Months IAW SOW 6 Each

Contract Total:

Option Year 4: April 01, 2028, through March 31, 2029

***All Quotes must include all applicable taxes***

Contractor Name & SAM Unique ID#:

Contractor Authorized Signature: Date:

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Sante Fe National Forest

PROJECT TITLE: Las Vegas Ranger District Janitorial Contract with Four Option Years

WORKPLAN ACQUISITION PLAN/REQUISITION NO: 1118566

Schedule of Items: Las Vegas Ranger District Janitorial-Base Plus 4 Option Periods

Base Year: April 01, 2024, through March 31, 2025

Option Year 1: April 01, 2025, through March 31, 2026

Option Year 2: April 01, 2026, through March 31, 2027

Option Year 3: April 01, 2027, through March 31, 2028

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Basis for award will be Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. To be Technically Acceptable the offeror will need to be registered in SAM.gov under NAICS: 561720 Janitorial Services.

***QUOTES MUST INCLUDE ALL APPLICABLE TAXES***

BASIS OF AWARD: Award will be made based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. To be Technically Acceptable the offeror will need to be registered in SAM.gov under NAICS: 561720 Janitorial Services.

Quote price is assumed to be best and final offer.

This Procurement requires the use of biobased products to the extent that such products are reasonably available, meets agency or relevant industry performance standards, are reasonably priced. Where available, these products should first be acquired from among qualified products that fall under the umbrella of items designated through the Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement Program (FB4P).

For more information on the biobased program: https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/.

To locate biobased products: https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/catalog/Catalog.xhtml.

***PRE- AWARD SITE VISIT***- There will not be a formally scheduled site visit for this solicitation. To schedule a site visit please contact Support Services at (505)757-6121.7121.

If you have questions regarding this requirement, please email the questions to shavera.leveille@usda.gov no later than 1700 Mountain Time on March 7, 2024. Any questions submitted after this date will not be accepted.

All answers will be posted to SAM.gov no later than 1700 Mountain time on March 10, 2024.0, CONTRACT TIME – 60 MONTHS

Signature Date

FED TAX ID #: DUNS #:

Note: All offerors must be currently registered in SAM.gov in order to be considered for award. Offerors and Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the Internet at http://www.sam.gov or by calling 1-866-606-8220.

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SECTION C-DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE- The contractor shall provide all management, tools, equipment, and labor necessary to ensure that janitorial services are performed at Las Vegas Ranger Sta�on, Las Vegas, NM, in a manner that will maintain a sa�sfactory facility condi�on and present a clean, neat and professional appearance. The contactor shall accomplish all cleaning tasks and be required to provide and replenish soap and paper products in all restrooms iden�fied in the Appendix A and the Statement of Work (SOW).

2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE- Janitorial services will commence es�mated April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025 with four (4) op�on years. The government reserves the right not to exercise the option years(s).

3. LOCATION OF SERVICE- The janitorial services will be performed at the Las Vegas Ranger District at 1926 N. 7th Street, Las Vegas, New Mexico 87701.

4. BUILDING SQUARE FOOTAGE- The area under contract will include approximately 4,434 square feet of office space and all related areas such as entrance ways, corridors, lobbies, two (2) restrooms, closets and kitchen.

5. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY- Keys to building. If keys are misplaced the contactor shall contact the COR for replacement key. The contractor shall NOT have copies made of keys.

6. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY- The contractor shall furnish supplies and equipment listed below.

Vacuum cleaner Carpet shampooer Deodorant cakes All detergents, cleaners

Hand soap Disinfectants, germicides & deodorants Toilet �ssue Furniture polish/wax

Push brooms Wax removers and floor wax Mops Carpet shampoo

Mop buckets Window cleaner Paper hand towels Trash bags

7. FACILITY CLEANING SERVICES- Includes Main Office Building, Conference room, Restrooms, and Kitchen.

8. PERIODIC CLEANING SERVICES- There will be services performed three (3) �mes a week [Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturdays a�er 5 p.m.] every two (2) months (November, January, March, May, July and September) and every four (4) months [December, March, June and September].

8.1 Three Times a Week- (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays a�er 5 p.m.):

8.1.1 Trash Collec�on/removal- The contractor shall collect and dispose of ALL trash from ALL trash receptacles in the building, which includes offices, restrooms, and common areas (break room, conference rooms, front gree�ng area, etc.). All trash receptacles shall be emp�ed, trash disposed, and containers returned to original loca�ons. The contractor shall provide and replace any obvious soiled, worn or torn plas�c can liners. The trash receptacle shall be le� clean, free of foreign mater and free of odors.

8.1.2 NON-CARPETED FLOORS- (Hard Floors, Vinyl �le, Ceramic �le, Wood, Concrete, etc.)

Hard floors shall be maintained free of grit, soil, dust, scuff and heel marks, stains, spills, debris, liter, and other foreign mater by effec�ve rou�ne cleaning, Cleaning shall be accomplished by the most appropriate method (vacuum, sweep, dust mop, damp mop, spot clean, etc.) with cleaning solu�ons if applicable, for the specific floor type. A�er cleaning floor surfaces, they should have a clean appearance without streaks, swirl marks, detergent residue, nor any evidence of soil, stain, film, or standing water. Baseboards, corners and wall/floor edges shall also be cleaned.

Charis, trash receptacles and other easily moveable items shall be moved to maintain floors underneath these items and returned to ther original and proper posi�on a�er cleaning.

8.1.3 CARPETED FLOORS- Carpets shall be maintained free of soil, dirt, debris, liter and other foreign mater to be effec�ve rou�ne cleaning. Any spots and/or spills shall be removed by the carpets manufacturers approved methods or other commercially accepted prac�ces as soon as no�ced. All tears, burns, and raveling shall be brought to the aten�on of the COR. Area and throw rugs shall be moved to maintain floors underneath these items and returned to their original and proper posi�on a�er cleaning. The contractor shall maintain all carpet areas free from visible soil and vacuumed. Soiled areas should be cleaned as necessary.

8.1.4 CLEAN FLOOR (WALK-OFF) MATS- Vacuum and/or clean interior and exterior floor mats. Mats shall be free of all visible lint, liter, debris, soil and other foreign mater.

Soil and moisture underneath mats shall be removed, and mats returned to their original loca�ons.

8.1.5 RESTROOMS- Clean and disinfect all surfaces of sinks, toilets, urinals, lavatories, dispensers, plumbing fixtures, par��ons, doors, door handles, walls, stalls, and stall doors, entry doors and entry door handles and other such surfaces shall be cleaned and disinfected using germicidal detergent. Restrooms shall have a clean scent or no odor at all. Toilets, and urinals will be free of spots, water spots, scale buildup, soap scum, odors and any other deposits. Mirrors shall be clean and have no streaks or other removable mater. Par��ons shall be smudge and stain free.

8.1.6 STOCK RESTROOM SUPPLIES- Contractor shall ensure restrooms are stocked sufficiently and must provide supplies including toilet �ssue, paper towels, hand soap, and ensure that these supplies do not run out. Supplies shall be stored in designated area.

8.1.7 DRINKING FOUNTAIN- Contractors shall clean all facility drinking fountains. All polished metal surfaces, including the orifices and drains, as well as exterior surfaces of fountain shall be cleaned and disinfected. Drinking fountains shall be free of streaks, stains, spots, smudges, scale and other obvious soil.

8.2 EVERY TWO MONTHS- (NOVEMBER, JANUARY, MARCH, MAY, JULY, AND SEPTEMBER)

8.2.1 DUST FURNITURE/REMOVE SOIDER WEBS- All office furniture i.e. shelves, cabinets, etc. shall be dusted within reach while standing on the floors. DO NOT dust areas which contain personal belongings. All spider webs need to be removed from the walls, window seals, doorways etc. Inside and outside.

8.2.2 CLEAN WONDOWS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR- All windows will be cleaned with appropriate window cleaner and rags, and le� free of dirt, dust and streaks.

8.3 EVERY FOUR MONTHS (DECEMBER, MARCH, JUNE, AND SEPTEMBER)

8.3.1 PERIODIC CARPET RESTROVATIVE CLEANING (SHAMPOOING)- Carpets shall be deep cleaned in order to remove embedded soil from carpet fibers. Deep cleaning shall employ an effec�ve technique and/or method to address soil suspension, soil extrac�on and drying. A�er deep cleaning, the carpeted area shall show an improvement in visible appearance. All cleaning solu�ons shall be removed from baseboards, furniture, trash receptacles, chairs and other similar items. Chairs, trash receptacles and other items shall be moved to clean carpets underneath and return to their original loca�on a�er the carpet has been dried.

9. JANITORIAL WORKLOAD STANDARDS-

TASK/SERVICES Cleaning- Basic

General Administraive Areas- Break rooms, lobbies, Conference rooms, Et.

Mop Floors Three �mes a week Vacuum Carpet Three �mes a week Shampoo Carpet Once in March, June, September &

December Clean Walk-off Mats Three �mes a week Trash collec�on/removal Three �mes a week Re-supply Restrooms As needed Clean drinking fountains Three �mes a week Clean restrooms (walls/par��ons) Three �mes a week Sweep/damp mop floors Three �mes a week Clean disinfect restrooms Three �mes a week De-scale toilets and urinals Three �mes a week Dust/remove spider webs Every two months Clean mirrors Three �mes a week Clean window (interior/exterior) Every two months Sweep Floors Three �mes a week

10. SPECIAL CLEANING REQUIRMENTS:

10.1 CLEANING PRODUCTS- The contactor shall turn in a Material Safety Data Sheet

10.2 CLEANING EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS- The contractor shall furnish all supplies and proper equipment required to perform the janitorial services. The equipment shall be safe and operable. All equipment cords shall be free of tears and cannot be frayed. Cords must be free of electrical or any other tape. Mops and rags used for cleaning may be segregated. One set used for bathrooms, counter tops, hallways, offices and lobby, The contractor shall clean and disinfect the mops and rags prior to each use with detergent and hot water, rinsed in warm water and sani�zed in a bleach solu�on, wrung out and hung to dry. Mop heads and rags must be changed out when dirty. Sponges can NOT be used.

10.3 SWEEPING/MOPPING NON-CARPETED FLOORS- All non-carpeted floors shall be swept, mopped with hot water and sani�zed with the bleach water solu�on.

10.4 JANITORIAL SPACE- The contractor will be required to maintain odorless and clean space. Space will be free of cluter and debris.

11. CONTRACTING OFFICERS REPRESENTATIVE (COR)- The contac�ng officer will designate a representa�ve herein referred to as the Contrac�ng Offices Representa�ve (COR). The COR will provide on-the-ground administra�on of the contract. Prior to the start of work, the Contrac�ng Officer will provide the Name, Address, and Telephone number of the COR to the contractor.

12. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE- The Contrac�ng Offices Representa�ve (COR) shall perform periodic inspec�ons. The Contractor shall return to any area that does not meet specifica�ons and bring the work up to specifica�ons within two (2) days of writen no�fica�on.

13. CONDUCT OF WORK- The work will be performed in accordance with �me or frequency schedules prescribed in the specifica�ons. It shall be carried on without interference with the proper performance of government business. The successful bidder and their employees shall:

a) Shall not disturb papers on desks, drawers or cabinets, use telephones or radios provided for official government facility during work performance.

b) See that all ar�cles found are turned in to the District Ranger.

c) Refrain from having minor children under the age of 16 present on the Government facility during work performance.

d) Turn off lights, close and lock windows and doors, ensuring that the building is safe and secure upon comple�on of work.

14. DEFECTIVE WORK, DAMANGED AND PROTECTION- The successful quoter shall, at their own expense, remedy and correct any defect in risk. They shall, without addi�onal cost to the Government, be fully responsible for all damage to the property or injury to persons, which results from their employee’s fault or negligence in connec�on with this contract.

15. PAYMENT- Payment will be made monthly in arrears at the Contract Unit Price.

Contractor shall submit an invoice every month through the Invoice Processing Pla�orm (IPP) htps://www.ipp.gov/ The Purchase Order number, remittance address, Duns number, and invoice number must be referenced on the invoice, to insure payment. Payment will be made in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act. Payment will be due 30 days from the date the invoice is received by the payment office or acceptance or services, whichever is the later.

If, a�er the acceptance of this contract, the Contractor is unable to perform the janitorial services according to the specifica�ons (either by nonperformance or unacceptable work) a deduc�on will be made for each day the services are not done or accepted. This determina�on will be made by the COR. The Contractor will have two (2) days to bring work up to specifica�ons.

16. INCLEMENT WEATHER- When inclement weather sets in, and the work is imprac�cal, upon writen request by the Contractor, the Contrac�ng Officer may authorize a total suspension un�l such weather has passed, and work can proceed. During period of total suspension, the calendar days elapsed will not be charged against the contact �me specified.

17. SUBCONTRACT- The Contractor shall NOT subcontract nor have individuals under the age of 16 years to perform du�es in connec�on with all and/or part of this contract without prior approval of the Contrac�ng Officer.

127EAV24Q0018 Las Vegas District Janitorial https://www.ipp.gov/

18. PRE-AWARD VISIT- Prior to the Request for Quote (RFQ) closing date, the Contractor may contact Support Services at 505-757-6121 to request a site visit.

19. PRE-WORK CONFERENCE- Prior to the beginning or work, a mee�ng will be held with the successful contractor.

20. MANDATORY CONTRACTOR TRAINING-

Contractor personnel will be required to complete mandatory training as specified in requirements documents. At a minimum, the following classes are required for all contractors if the below condi�ons are met. The COR may propose addi�ons to this list, but not delete from the below list.

• All contractor employees who will access USDA's IT systems/network will automa�cally have AgLearn access and must complete the following training courses in AgLearn:

o Informa�on Security Awareness;

o Understanding and Interrup�ng Unconscious Bias;

o Sec�on 508 Compliance;

o An�-Harassment Training: Iden�fying and Preven�ng Workplace Harassment; and o Records Management.

• For the USDA Records Management Training, contractor personnel with USDA IT systems access will complete the USDA Records Management training in AgLearn. Contractors with no USDA IT systems access will inform their COR or USDA point of contact who will do the following:

o Email Beatriz.Collazo@usda.gov reques�ng a paper-based version of the training;

o Ensure that the Program Manager (PM) / Project Lead and deputy (if applicable) for the contractor receives the training material, and completes the RM class.

o Start the 60-day clock for course comple�on;

o Submit quizzes and acknowledgements to Agency AgLearn Lead for grading;

o Wait to learn if contractor PM/deputy passed or did not pass the training;

o If contractor PM / deputy received less than 80%, advise the contractor to re-take the training;

o Once the contractor PM / deputy earns an 80% or higher score, email the signed Acknowledgement to USDADepartmentalRecords@usda.gov;

o The AgLearn Lead will provide the course comple�on cer�ficate to the contractor’s COR or USDA point of contact.

o Therea�er, it is the responsibility of the PM to convey to his/her employees USDA’s requirements for Records Management. Therea�er, if a contractor employee has a record that must be submited to USDA, it will be submited through the PM or deputy. A�er this internal training is completed, the PM is expected to no�fy the COR.

• CORs should NOT add training to the list that would fill technical knowledge/skills gaps or fulfill professional cer�fica�on requirements that are required in the contract.

LAS VEGAS RANGER STATION

EVACUATION PLAN

II Tierra y Montes Offices

Fire Extinguisher &/or ■ Forest Service Offices

Fire Alarm (;;) Your Location

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Appendix A

Sec�on D-Packaging and Marking

{For this Solicita�on there are NO clauses in this sec�on}.

Sec�on E-Inspec�on and Acceptance

52.246-4 Inspec�on of Services - Fixed-Price. (Aug 1996)

(a) Definition."Services," as used in this clause, includes services performed, workmanship, and material furnished or u�lized in the performance of services.

(b) The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspec�on system acceptable to the Government covering the services under this contract. Complete records of all inspec�on work performed by the Contractor shall be maintained and made available to the Government during contract performance and for as long a�erwards as the contract requires.

(c) The Government has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract, to the extent prac�cable at all �mes and places during the term of the contract. The Government shall perform inspec�ons and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

(d) If the Government performs inspec�ons or tests on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish, and shall require subcontractors to furnish, at no increase in contract price, all reasonable facili�es and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these du�es.

(e) If any of the services do not conform with contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by reperformance, the Government may-

(1) Require the Contractor to take necessary ac�on to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements; and

(2) Reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

(f) If the Contractor fails to promptly perform the services again or to take the necessary ac�on to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may-

(1) By contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the Government that is directly related to the performance of such service; or

(2) Terminate the contract for default.

(End of clause)

452.246-70 Inspec�on and Acceptance (Feb 1988)

(a) The Contrac�ng Officer or the Contrac�ng Officer's duly authorized representa�ve will inspect and accept the supplies and/or services to be provided under this contract.

(b) The COR or a designated inspector will make periodic inspec�ons as work progresses. The contractor may observe the inspec�on while it is being made.

(c) Acceptance of the work will be determined by 100% visual inspec�on and will be based on adherence to the specifica�ons.

(d) Non-conformance with any of the specifica�ons will classify the work as unsa�sfactory and rework may be required to bring the work up to standard. (End of clause)

(End of clause)

Sec�on F-Deliveries and Performance

AGAR 452.211-74 Period of Performance (FEB 1998)

The period of performance for this Base year is from (es�mated) 04/01/2024 to 03/31/2025. There are four op�on years that, if exercised, will have a performance of one year.

BASE YEAR – FY 2024 April 01, 2024, through March 31, 2025

OPTION YEAR ONE – FY 2025 April 01, 2025, through March 31, 2026

OPTION YEAR TWO – FY 2026 April 01, 2026, through March 31, 2027

OPTION YEAR THREE – FY 2027 April 01, 2027, through March 31, 2028

OPTION YEAR FOUR – FY 2028 April 01, 2028, through March 31, 2029

Sec�on G-Contract Administra�on

AGAR 452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon �me and date. The conference will be held VIA Teleconference with the Contrac�ng Officer, the COR, and the successful offeror.

G-1 Designa�on of Contrac�ng Officer’s Representa�ve

The Contrac�ng Officer upon award will designate in wri�ng a Contrac�ng Officer’s Representa�ve

(COR).

The COR is responsible for administering the performance of work under this contract. In no event, however, will any understanding, agreement, modifica�on, change order, or other mater devia�ng from the terms of this contract is effec�ve or binding upon the Government unless formalized by proper contractual documents executed by the Contrac�ng Officer prior to comple�on of the contract.

The Contrac�ng Officer should be informed as soon as possible of any ac�ons or inac�ons by the Contractor or the Government, which will change the required delivery or comple�on �mes stated in the contract, and the contract will be modified accordingly. (This does not apply to individual task assignments which were issued by the COR provided they do not affect the delivery schedule or performance period stated in the contract.)

On all maters that pertain to the contract terms the Contractor shall communicate with the Contrac�ng Officer. Whenever, in the opinion of the Contractor, the COR requests effort outside the scope of the contract, the Contractor should so advise the COR. If the COR persists and there s�ll exists a disagreement as to proper contractual coverage, the Contrac�ng Officer should be no�fied immediately, preferably in wri�ng if �me permits. Proceeding with work without proper contractual coverage could result in nonpayment or necessitate submital of a contract claim.

G-2 No�fica�on of Subcontrac�ng

The Contractor shall promptly the Contrac�ng Officer upon entering any subcontract arrangement. The no�fica�on shall include as a minimum:

1. The name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor.

2. The date upon which the subcontract was entered into and its dura�on.

3. A detailed descrip�on of the work being subcontracted including a lis�ng of contract items, units, etc., as appropriate.

G-3 Use of Premises

The Contractor shall comply with the regula�ons governing the opera�on of premises which are occupied and shall perform the contract in such a manner as not to interrupt or interfere with the conduct of Government business.

G-4 Public Officials not Personally Liable

There shall be no personal liability upon the Contrac�ng Officer or officer in charge, their agents or employees, for any act performed in the discharge of any duty imposed or the exercise of any power or authority conferred upon them, by, or within the scope of the contract, it being understood that in all such maters they act solely as agents and representa�ves of the Government.

G-5 Basis for Payment

Payment will be based monthly, in arrears, for all work sa�sfactorily inspected and accepted at the unit prices on the Schedule of Items.

Sec�on H-Special Contract Requirements

H-1 Site Visit

Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to sa�sfy themselves regarding all general and local condi�ons that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the informa�on is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site cons�tute grounds for a claim a�er contract award.

H-2 Material Safety

The Contractor shall not use or apply any chemicals that may be hazardous or have environmental concerns, without prior approval of the COR. Examples of chemicals: insec�cides, pes�cides, and harsh cleaning agents.

Contractor shall have on site, MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) sheets for all chemical products u�lized.

H-3 Use of Recovered Materials and Biobased Products

The Contractor must comply with Sec�on 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002

(FSRIA), Execu�ve Order (EO) 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transporta�on Management, “and the Federal Acquisi�on Regula�on to provide bio-based products. The Contractor shall u�lize products and material made from bio-based materials to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detrac�ng from the overall quality delivered of the end user. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to applicable Federal Specifica�ons and standards. All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the Contrac�ng Officer’s Representa�ve. Addi�onally, the Contractor shall use recovered materials to the maximum extent possible.

The following is an example list of products that may be used in this contract for which bio-based products or recovered materials are available. The list is not all inclusive. It is desirable that vendors be able to supply the greatest number of bio-based products listed mee�ng the health and environmental specifica�ons.

Janitorial cleaning products and supplies. All Purpose Cleaner Degreaser/Cleaner Heavy-duty Cleaner Deodorizer Carpet Shampoo Floor Finish Gum Remover Floor Finish Restorer Disinfectant Sani�zer Floor Sealer Extrac�on Fluid Furniture Polish Floor Stripper Glass Cleaner Neutral Cleaner (Liquid) Grout Sealer Stain Remover Stainless Steel Polish Laundry Detergent Toilet Bow Cleaner Bathroom Cleaner White Board Cleaner Brass Polish/Cleaner Wood Floor Cleaner Chrome Polish/Cleaner Liquid Hand Soap (Including Dispenser) Cream Cleaner Air Freshener (Including Dispenser) Solvent Lime & Scale Remover (Tub/Tile Cleaner) The Contractor shall comply with the provision of FAR 52.223-1, Bio based Product Cer�fica�on.

PART II CONTRACT CLAUSES

Sec�on I Contract Clauses

52.202-1 Defini�ons- Defini�ons (Jun 2020)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. (Nov 2023)

52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) Provision

52.212-1 Instruc�ons to Offerors - Commercial Items. (Sep 2023) Provision

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Condi�ons - Commercial Items. (Nov 2023)

52.225-25 Prohibi�on on Contrac�ng with En��es Engaging in Certain Ac�vi�es or Transac�ons Rela�ng to Iran-Representa�on and Cer�fica�ons. (Jun 2020)

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obliga�ons. (Jun 2013)

52.233-3 Protest a�er Award. (Aug 1996)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (Oct 2004)

52.237-1 Site Visit. (Apr 1984)

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order. (Aug 1989)

52.242-17 Government Delay of Work. (Apr 1984)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items. (Dec 2023)

52.245-1 Government Property. (Sep 2021)

52.249-1 -- Termina�on for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form) (Apr 1984)

52.249-2-Termina�on for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Apr 2012)

52.249-8 -- Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service) (Apr 1984)

452.204-70 Inquiries. (FEB 1988)

52.204-3 Taxpayer Iden�fica�on. (OCT 1998)

(a) Definitions.

Common parent, as used in this provision, means that corporate en�ty that owns or controls an affiliated group of corpora�ons that files its Federal income tax returns on a consolidated basis, and of which the offeror is a member.

Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), as used in this provision, means the number required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to be used by the offeror in repor�ng income tax and other returns. The TIN may be either a Social Security Number or an Employer Iden�fica�on Number.

(b) All offerors must submit the informa�on required in paragraphs (d) through (f) of this provision to comply with debt collec�on requirements of 31 U.S.C. 7701(c) and 3325(d), repor�ng requirements of 26 U.S.C. 6041, 6041A, and 6050M, and implemen�ng regula�ons issued by the IRS. If the resul�ng contract is subject to the payment repor�ng requirements described in Federal Acquisi�on Regula�on (FAR) 4.904, the failure or refusal by the offeror to furnish the informa�on may result in a 31 percent reduc�on of payments otherwise due under the contract.

(c) The TIN may be used by the Government to collect and report on any delinquent amounts arising out of the offeror's rela�onship with the Government (31 U.S.C. 7701(c)(3)). If the resul�ng contract is subject to the payment repor�ng requirements described in FAR 4.904, the TIN provided hereunder may be matched with IRS records to verify the accuracy of the offeror's TIN.

(d) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).

[XX] TIN: _____________________.

[] TIN has been applied for.

[] TIN is not required because:

[] Offeror is a nonresident alien, foreign corpora�on, or foreign partnership that does not have income effec�vely connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States and does not have an office or place of business or a fiscal paying agent in the United States;

[] Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of a foreign government;

[] Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of the Federal Government.

(e) Type of organization.

[] Sole proprietorship;

[] Partnership;

[] Corporate en�ty (not tax-exempt);

[] Corporate en�ty (tax-exempt);

[] Government en�ty (Federal, State, or local);

[] Foreign government;

[] Interna�onal organiza�on per 26 CFR 1.6049-4;

[] Other _________________________.

(f) Common parent.

[] Offeror is not owned or controlled by a common parent as defined in paragraph (a) of this provision.

[] Name and TIN of common parent:

Name _____________________________

TIN ______________________________

(End of provision)

52.212-2 Evalua�on—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Nov 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resul�ng from this solicita�on to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicita�on will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Award will be made based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). To be technically acceptable the offeror will need to be registered in SAM under the NAICS code: 561720 Janitorial Services.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all op�ons to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the op�on prices are significantly unbalanced. Evalua�on of op�ons shall not obligate the Government to exercise the op�on(s).

(c) A writen no�ce of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the �me for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further ac�on by either party. Before the offer’s specified expira�on �me, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are nego�a�ons a�er its receipt, unless a writen no�ce of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

52.212-3 Offeror Representa�ons and Cer�fica�ons-Commercial Items. (Nov 2023)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representa�ons and cer�fica�on electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through htps://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representa�ons and cer�fica�ons electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

127EAV24Q0018 Las Vegas District Janitorial https://www.sam.gov/

"Covered telecommunica�ons equipment or services" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204- 25, Prohibi�on on Contrac�ng for Certain Telecommunica�ons and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and uncondi�onally owned by, and the management and daily business opera�ons of which are controlled by, one or more women who are ci�zens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is cer�fied by SBA or an approved third-party cer�fier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automa�cally qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

Forced or indentured child labor means all work or service—

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penal�es.

Highest-level owner means the en�ty that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more en��es that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No en�ty owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

Immediate owner means an en�ty, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror.

Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: ownership or interlocking management, iden�ty of interests among family members, shared facili�es and equipment, and the common use of employees.

Inverted domestic corporation, means a foreign incorporated en�ty that meets the defini�on of an inverted domes�c corpora�on under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and defini�ons of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

Manufactured end product means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except—

(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthe�c; and

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(10) PSC 9630, Addi�ve Metal Materials.

Place of manufacture means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

Predecessor means an en�ty that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

Reasonable inquiry has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibi�on on Contrac�ng for Certain Telecommunica�ons and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Restricted business operations means business opera�ons in Sudan that include power produc�on ac�vi�es, mineral extrac�on ac�vi�es, oil-related ac�vi�es, or the produc�on of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110- 174). Restricted business opera�ons do not include business opera�ons that the person (as that term is defined in Sec�on 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conduc�ng the business can demonstrate—

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authoriza�on from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authoriza�on;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized popula�ons of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an interna�onally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organiza�on;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or educa�on; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended."Sensi�ve technology"—

Sensitive technology—

(1) Means hardware, so�ware, telecommunica�ons equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically—

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased informa�on in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include informa�on or informa�onal materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to sec�on…