B01 - Combined Synopsis and Solicitation - Drainage District Grounds Maintenance Services1.pdf

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation will be issued as a request for quotes (RFQ).

***Please read these instructions carefully. ***

Solicitation number W912EQ23Q0029 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-02.

This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside in accordance with FAR Part 19.5 with a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of 561730, and an applicable size standard is 750 employees.

Delivery/Specification:

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) sets forth requirements for seasonal grounds maintenance services (May thru October) at DD-17 Drainage District. DD-17 is located approximately 7 miles northwest of Dell, AR on N. County Road 305.

Description of Requirements for the items to be acquired:

The work consists of mowing all grounds and trimming around trees, buildings, signs, roadways, and adjacent parking areas, one (1) fertilizing and one (1) broadleaf herbicidal weed treatment. All areas being mowed or trimmed shall be completely free of debris such as paper, cans, bottles, etc.

A. The provision at FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial) applies to this acquisition. See the addenda below titled, "Instructions to Offerors".

B. The provision at FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation -- Commercial Items) applies to this procurement.

(a) The Government shall award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers Price.

All quotes submitted will be evaluated for (1) Technical Acceptability, (2) Satisfactory Past Performance & (3) Price. The government will issue award to the offeror whose proposal is the Lowest Price of those determined to meet at least the minimum requirements to be determined Technically Acceptable & Demonstrates Satisfactory Past Performance.

Technical Acceptability: is defined as the capability to PROVIDE THE ITEMS as specified in this Solicitation and the attached Statement of Work (SOW), and the ability to meet or exceed the specified delivery schedule.

To be determined Technically Acceptable Offerors shall submit the following with their quote package:

Evidence of the Capability to provide the items specified, such as a product description, technical specification sheets, product drawings and/or any other documentation necessary for the government to make a determination of technical acceptability of the item quoted.

Offerors shall submit, with their quote a project delivery schedule/date and certify with their quote that they are capable of completing this requirement on or before

Satisfactory Past Performance: A review of past performance will be conducted on this requirement. The quality and delivery classifications identified for a supplier in the Past Performance Information Retrieval System‐‐Statistical Reporting (PPIRS‐SR) application (http://www.ppirs.gov/) will be used by the contracting officer to evaluate a supplier's past performance. In the case of a supplier without a record of relevant past performance history in PPIRS‐SR for the FSC or PSC of the supplies being purchased, the supplier may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably for its past performance history.

The Government's approach to evaluating past performance is to check data obtained from other sources available i.e., government database, past contract files, etc.

It is incumbent upon the offeror to submit sufficient documentation and information for the Government to determine technical acceptability, satisfactory past performance, and proposed price. Failure to submit sufficient information for the government to determine technical acceptability, past performance or price may be cause for rejection of your quote.

C. In accordance with FAR 52.212-3 (Offerors Representations and Certifications --

Commercial Items) the contractor shall ensure that the contractor has completed the annual representations and certifications on SAM.gov or shall submit a copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 with its offer.

D. FAR 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items) applies to this procurement.

E. FAR 52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or

Executive Orders -- Commercial Items) applies to this procurement.

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Quotes are due on July 10th, 2023, at 10:00 AM CST. Email submission of quotations are preferred in pdf form. Required Documents to Submit:

1. Request for Quotation cover page (signed)

2. Completed (filled in) Provisions, as applicable

3. Quote Schedule with unit prices and total prices.

4. Signed Amendments, if applicable

When submitting your quote, please make sure the solicitation number, W912EQ23Q0029, is written in the subject line.

If you have any questions regarding this solicitation, please contact: Kennetta Smith;

Work number - 901-544-3343 / Kennetta.F.Smith@usace.army.mil

G. PAYMENT USING A GPC (Government Purchase Card) Warranted contracting officers may specify the use of a GPC as the method of payment on a contract. The contract resulting from this solicitation shall include FAR 52.232-36, (Reference (b)) Payment by Third Party and utilize the GPC as the payment method.

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION COVER PAGE

US Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District

Contracting Division 167 N Main St. Room 665

Memphis, TN 38103

W912EQ23Q0029

District Drainage Grounds Maintenance

Submitted by:

Offeror Name:

Offeror Address:

Street___________________________________________________________________

City/State________________________________________________________________

Offeror Email Address:

Cage Code:

Unique Entity ID (UEI):

TIN:

Telephone Number:

Signature:

Date:

The additional FAR clauses which are cited in FAR 52.212-5 are listed here:

52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality (Jan 2017).

52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2018).

52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun

2020).

52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018).

52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020).

52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020).

52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec

2014).

52.204-22, Alternative Line-Item Proposal (Jan 2017).

52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021).

52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications (Nov 2021).

and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021).

52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Nov 2021).

52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2022).

52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015);

52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov

2021).

52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and Commercial

Services (Nov 2021).

52.212-5 (Dev), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or

Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(Deviation 2018-O0021) (May 2022).

52.217-5, Evaluation of Options (Jul 1990).

52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020);

52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Sep 2021);

52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003).

52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016);

52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020);

52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018).

52.222-50, Combatting Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021).

52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan

2022).

52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022).

52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May 2011).

52.223-17, Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts (Aug 2018).

52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messages While Driving (Jun 2020).

52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021);

52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management

(Oct 2018).

The following additional FAR clauses apply to this procurement:

52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013);

52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

(Nov 2021).

52.233-3, Protest after Award (Aug 1996).

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

52.247-34, FOB Destination (Nov 1991).

The following DFARS clauses apply to this procurement:

252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

(Sep 2011).

252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights; (Sep 2013);

252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

(Nov 2011).

252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls

(Oct 2016).

252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident

Reporting (Dec 2019).

252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

(May 2016).

252.209-7002, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by a Foreign Government

(Jun 2010).

252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation (Mar 2022).

252.225-7000, Buy American-Balance of Payments Program Certificate-Basic

(Nov 2014).

252.225-7001, Buy America and Balance of Payments Program-Basic (Jun 2022).

252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (Mar 2022);

252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items (Jun 2013).

252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

(Dec 2018).

252.232.7010, Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006).

252.237-7010, Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel (Jun

2013).

252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991);

252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Jan 2021).

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS:

Submit quotes by email (preferred) to Kennetta.F.Smith@usace.army.mil no later than the date and time detailed in this solicitation. Attention should be noted too FAR

52.212-1(f), concerning late submissions. The offeror bears the risk of non-receipt of any email transmissions and should ensure that all pages of the quote have been received by the designated office before the deadline indicated.

Offerors shall provide the applicable CAGE code and UEI number with their submission. Quotes shall include the company name, main point of contact, phone number, and email address with their quote.

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