B04_Instructions_to_Offerors.docx

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items This acquisition will be solicited and awarded in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 -- Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

A Firm Fixed Price Contract will be awarded to the Offeror whose quote conforms to the solicitation requirements and represents the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for the non-cost factors of Technical Approach and Past Experience. Additionally, the Offeror must be deemed a responsible prospective contractor IAW FAR 9.1.

This acquisition is being solicited as a total small business set-aside.

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS: All quotes must include all data and information requested and must be submitted in accordance with these instructions. Any offeror who submits an incomplete package may be considered nonresponsive. All quotes are expected to conform to the solicitation provisions and be prepared in accordance with this section.

Return the following items with your response:

a. Technical Statement: Offerors are required to provide a detailed statement regarding their technical approach and capability to complete the requirements outlined in the scope of work. The Technical Statement shall explain how the work will be carried out in terms of the techniques, procedures, and schedule.

b. References: Submit three references for jobs completed within the last three years, which are similar in size and scope to Lower Sonoran Janitorial Services. Referenced projects must demonstrate the experience, capacity, and expertise to perform the required tasks within the period of performance. Offeror must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in janitorial services.

c. Price: Offeror’s pricing quote shall be submitted utilizing the Value Bid Schedule (Attached in solicitation).

QUESTIONS: All questions shall be submitted in writing via email to Lisa Hariper at lhariper@blm.gov, no later than September 8, 2025, by 17:00pm EDT.

QUOTES: All quotes shall be submitted electronically to Lisa Hariper at lhariper@blm.gov, no later than September 12, 2025, by 17:00pm EDT.

Addendum to FAR 52.212-2 – Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services BASIS FOR CONTRACT AWARD: The basis for the award will be Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), and will consider the following evaluation factors:

a. Factor 1 - Technical Approach: The Technical Approach Factor will either receive an acceptable or unacceptable rating defined below based on an overall evaluation of how well the Offeror’s submitted technical statement meets the requirements of the solicitation and indicates an adequate approach to and understanding of the scope of work.

Technical Approach Rating Table

b. Factor 2 – Past Experience: The Past Experience Factor will either receive an acceptable or unacceptable rating defined below, based on whether or not the Offeror demonstrates they have the requisite experience required to complete this project.

Past Experience Rating Table

c. Factor 3 – Past Performance: The Past Performance Factor will receive an acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable rating defined below, based on the Offeror’s quality of work. The Source Selection Team will evaluate past performance based on provided references, prior work completed for The Department of the Interior, and reports in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System. Offeror’s who lack recent or relevant past performance will neither be rated favorably nor unfavorably. If past performance information adversely impacts an Offeror’s proposal assessment, the Offeror will be given an opportunity to address any such information on which it has not had a previous opportunity to comment.

Past Performance Rating Table

d. Factor 4 - Total Price: Price will not be scored or rated but will be evaluated for reasonableness in accordance with (IAW) FAR 15.404-1(b).