Combined Synopsis 1240LS22Q0113.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

General Information

Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis

Solicitation Number: 1240LS22Q0113

Posted Date: 09/8/2022

Original Response Date: 09/21/2022

Current Response Date: 09/21/2022

Product or Service Code: S201

Set Aside: 100% Total Small Business

NAICS Code: 561720

Contracting Office Address

Utah Acquisition Support Center

1749 West 500 South

Salt Lake City, UT 84104

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal

Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial

Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement and attachment constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, this solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular

2022-05.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561720, with a small business size standard of 18 million.

All interested companies shall provide quotation(s) for the following:

Services:

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service (FS), The Dixie National Forest, Cedar City Ranger

District, Supervisor’s Office, is in need of Janitorial Services. The purpose of this contract is to provide for janitorial services in Government-owned buildings, in strict compliance with the terms, specifications, conditions and provisions contained herein. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supplies, equipment, transportation and supervision necessary to meet the requirements of this contract.

Period of performance is November 1, 2022 through October 31, 2023, daily each week, Monday through Friday, after business hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

Period of performance is for a base year and four 1 year options.

Base Year – November 1, 2022 to October 31, 2023 Option Year 1 - November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024 Option Year 2 - November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2025 Option Year 3 - November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026 Option Year 4 - November 1, 2026 to October 31, 2027

See Statement of Work in associated Solicitation

Place of Performance:

Address: Supervisor’s Office, Dixie NF

820 North, Main Street

Cedar City, Utah

Postal Code: 84721

Country: United States

Statement of Work:

See Performance Work Statement in Solicitation

Award shall be made to the quoter, whose quote is the lowest priced technically acceptable. Quotes will be evaluated for acceptability but will not be ranked using the non-cost/price factors. In order to be eligible for award, offerors must receive a rating of “acceptable” in every non-price factor/subfactor.

Per, FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (JUL 1990), Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

The following factors and sub-factors will be used to determine technical acceptability. Offeror shall provide the information necessary, including for any subcontractors, to evaluate the following factors and subfactors:

Factor #1 – Technical Capability of Offeror. In order to receive a rating of “acceptable”, offer must at a minimum, demonstrate adequate experience and technical capability performing janitorial or similar services. The Government will evaluate the following and each category must receive a rating of acceptable in order to receive an overall rating of acceptable in this factor:

Subfactor #1.1 – Experience performing janitorial services – In order to receive a rating of acceptable, offer must demonstrate 3 years or more of experience providing janitorial or similar cleaning services.

Subfactor #1.2 – Equipment – In order to receive a rating of acceptable, offer must demonstrate that they have adequate experience using equipment and resources to provide janitorial services.

Subfactor #1.3 Approach to complete work – In order to receive a rating of acceptable, offeror’s approach, project management, staffing experience, and training to demonstrate the ability to successfully perform janitorial/cleaning services.

Factor #2 -Past Performance – In order to receive a rating of “acceptable” for this factor, Offeror must have a Recent past performance rating for of acceptable/satisfactory or higher for same or similar services. Offerors must provide at a minimum, provide two references, including any proposed subcontractor. References should include contact name, home number and email, and a description of the services provided. The past experience should indicate successes of the contractor in completing/meeting delivery dates and customer satisfaction as well as address any problems. The Government considers “recent” present/past performance to be within the past 3 years. The Government considers “relevant” present/past performance to be present/past performance effort involved in similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

The Government may also use past performance information obtained from other than the sources identified by the offeror. Information obtained from the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) database located at http//www.ppirs.gov is one of the sources that will be utilized. PPIRS functions as the central warehouse for performance assessment reports received from several Federal performance information collection systems and is sponsored by the DOD E-Business Office and administered by the Naval Sea Logistics Center Detachment Portsmouth.

NOTE: In accordance with FAR 15.305 (a)(2)(iv)), in the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability,“unknown” will be considered “acceptable.”

PRICE: Award will be made to the lowest priced offeror that is evaluated as “acceptable” for all non-price factors.

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

1. FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items” (NOV 2021)

2. FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items” (May 2022)

3. FAR 52.209-11 “Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law.” (FEB 2016)

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR

52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items.” If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

• FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Items” (NOV 2021)

The following clauses are added to the terms and conditions in FAR 52.212-4

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (FAR 52.204-7)(OCT 2018)

PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (FAR 52.204-9)(JAN 2011)

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (FAR 52.204-

19)(DEC 2014)

PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS (FAR 52.209-

2)(NOV 2015)

CANCELLATION UNDER MULTI-YEAR CONTRACTS (FAR 52.217-2)(OCT 1997)

AFFIRMATIVE PROCURMENT OF BIOBASEED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS (FAR 52.223- 2)(SEPT 2013)

POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RIGHT-TO-KNOW INFORMATION (FAR 52.223-5)(MAY 2011)

DRUG FREE WORK PLACE (FAR 52.223-6)(MAY 2001)

PRIVACY ACT NOTIFICATION (FAR 52.224-1)(APR 1984)

LIMITATION ON WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENTS (FAR 52.232-9)(APR 1984)

EXTRAS (FAR 52.232-11)(APR 1984)

AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (FAR 52.232-18)(APR 1984)

UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (FAR 52.232-39)(JUN 2013)

PROVIDING ACELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (FAR 52.232-

40)(DEC 2013)

APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (FAR 52.233-4)(OCT 2004)

PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION. (FAR 52.237- 2)(APR

1984) http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html

STOP-WORK ORDER (FAR 52.242-15)(AUG 1989)

GOVERNMENT DELAY OF WORK (FAR 52.242-17)(APR 1984)

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (FAR 52.245-1)(JAN 2017)

USE AND CHARGES (FAR 52.245-9)(APR 2012)

INSPECTION OF SERVICES (FIXED PRICE) (FAR 52.246-4)(AUG 1996)

• FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders” (JAN 2021)

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

Subparagraph (a)(1) – (3)

(b)(1),(14),(22),(25),(26),(27),(28),(44),(47),(50),(56)

(c)(1)-(5),(8),(9)

(d)(1)-(3)

(e)(1),(2)

The following contract clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition

OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES. (FAR 52.217-8)(NOV 1999)

OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (FAR 52.217-9)(MAR 2000)

AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIOBASED PRDUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS (FAR 52.223-2)(SEP 2013)

AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR. (FAR 52.232-19)(APR 1984)

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY INSTALLATION OPERATION SERVICES (FAR 52.245-2) (APR 2012)

ASSURANCE REGARDING FELONY CONVICTION OR TAX DELINQUENT STATUS FOR CORPORATE

APPLICANTS (AGAR 452.209 – 71)(ALTERNATE 1)(SEPT 2015)

EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF THE CONTRACT (AGAR 452.211-75)(FEB 1988)(DEVIATION)

POST AWARD CONFERENCE (AGAR 452.215-73)(NOV 1996)

KEY PERSONNEL (AGAR 452.237-74)(FEB 1988)

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-1) (JAN 2017)

EVALUATION OF OPTIONS EXERCISED AT TIME OF CONTRACT AWARD (FAR 52.217- 4)(JUN 1988)

EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (FAR 52.217-5)(JUL 1990)

PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES ENGAGING IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES OR

TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO IRAN-REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS. (FAR52.225- 25)(OCT

2015)

UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER. (FAR 52.204-6)(OCT 2016)

OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS. (FAR 52.212-3)(JAN 2017)

TYPE OF CONTRACT (FAR 52.216-1)(APR 1984)

PREVIOUS CONTRACTS AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS. (FAR 52.222-22)(FEB 1999)

BIOBASED PRODUCT CERTIFICATION (FAR 52.223-1)(MAY 2012)

SERVICE OF PROTEST (FAR 52.233-2)(SEP 2006)

SITE VISIT (FAR 52.237-1)(APR 1984)

INQUIRIES (AGAR 452.204-70)(FEB 1988)

SIZE STANDARD AND NAICS CODE INFORMATION (AGAR 452.219-70)(SEP 2001)

All quotations shall be sent to the Utah Acquisition Support Center, 1749 West 500 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84104

This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for services as defined herein. The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).

Submission shall be received not later than 11:00 A.M. Mountain Time, September 21, 2022 at 1749 W. 500 South, Salt

Lake City, UT 84104. If hand delivering, call Thomas Wenner at (801) 908-1902, to arrange for delivery in the lobby at the address above. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR

52.212-1(f).

Faxed or e-mailed quotes will be accepted.

Fax: (801) 908-1930

Email: thomas.wenner@usda.gov

All quoters shall submit the following: 1 Copy of

1. SF-1449 – SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Complete, Date and Sign)

2. SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

3. TECHNICAL RESPONSE AS IDENTIFIED IN EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

4. Part 5.1.2, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS, paragraph (b) of provision 52.212-3.

(OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS), COMPLETE ENTIRE

PROVISION OR PARAGRAPH (b) ONLY, AS APPLICABLE.

5. Part 5.1.2, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS. Paragraph (q) (2) of provision 52.212-3.

6. Exhibit #1-EXPERIENCE AND EQUIPMENT QUESTIONNAIRE.

7. ATTACHMENT F-FORM SF-1413 SUBCONTRACTOR (IF APPLICABLE).

SITE VISIT: Is scheduled on September 14, 2022 11:00 AM for the Supervisor’s Office Dixie National Forest, 820 North Main Street, Cedar City, Utah 84721

The point of contact for the site visit is: Mindy Savage 435-865-3704 or at mindy.savage@usda.gov

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the purchasing agent, Thomas Wenner, (801) 908-1902, thomas.wenner@usda.gov

Point of Contact

Thomas Wenner, (801) 908-1902, fax (801) 908-1930, e-mail address thomas.wenner@usda.gov