Combined Synopsis Solicitation_SSC Det 5 Bldgs 440 and 442 R1.pdf

Requirement Title: SSC Building 440 and Building 442 Deep Cleaning Services

Solicitation Number: FA255024QB440

Solicitation Issue Date

5 July 2024

Response Deadline: 26 July 2024, 9:00 AM MT

Purchasing Office: 50th Contracting Squadron Schriever Space Force Base (SFB), Colorado

Point of Contact: Contracting Officer (CO): Linda Cummings

Email: linda.cummings@spaceforce.mil Phone: 719-567-5758

Contract Specialist (CS): A1C Michelle Joann Hubbard

Email: michelle_joann.hubbard@spaceforce.mil Phone: 719-567-4866

General Information

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services 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.

2. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation number is

FA255024QB440.

3. This RFQ does not obligate the Government to pay any costs incurred in the submission of any offer or in making necessary studies for the preparation thereof, not does it obligate the Government to procure or contract for said services.

4. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Number (FAC) 2024-05, May 22, 2024.

5. This procurement is a 100-percent Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.

6. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this requirement is 561790 – Other services to Buildings and Dwellings. The Small Business Administration (SBA) Size Standard is $9,000,000.00. Product/Federal Service Code is S299 – Housekeeping - Other.

7. This contract requires access to the Schriever SFB restricted area. Unescorted entry to Schriever SFB restricted area is required for completion of this contract. Therefore, contractors must ensure that personnel are able to enter the restricted area. Employees without unescorted entry authority will be continuously escorted while in the Schriever SFB restricted area.

8. Assumptions/Exceptions: The offeror shall state any assumptions and exceptions to the requirements and terms and conditions contained in the RFQ in their quote. Please note that any exceptions to the Government's requirements may adversely affect the evaluation of the offeror's quote. There is no page limit for assumptions/exceptions.

9. Questions: Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing electronically to Linda Cummings, CO, at linda.cummings@spaceforce.mil and A1C Michelle Joann Hubbard, CS, at michelle_joann.hubbard@spaceforce.mil. Questions must be received on or before 12 July 2024, 2:00 PM MT. Any responses to questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided in other form, only the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will government performance of the contract.

10. The procuring CO has overall responsibility for administering the contract. The procuring CO shall perform all contract administration. The CO information is identified in the Point of Contact area above.

11. Site Visit: One site visit will be conducted if requested no later than 15 July 2024, Noon MT. If one is requested, specific site visit information and instructions will be posted on SAM.gov.

12. The Government intends to issue a firm fixed price contract to the responsible offeror whose lowest priced and technically acceptable quote that conforms to the solicitation. Only technically acceptable offers will be considered.

Requirement Information Description:

The contractor shall furnish all parts, materials, equipment, transportation, and labor for the deep cleaning services for Bldg 440 and Bldg 442 located at Schriever SFB, Colorado Springs, CO 80912.

See attached Statement of Work for more detailed information.

Period of Performance: Date of Award – 30 Sept 2024

FOB Point: F.O.B Destination

Place of Delivery/Performance: Schriever SFB CO 80912, Colorado Springs CO

Instructions to Offerors FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. As prescribed in FAR 12.301(b)(1), the following addendum is provided for this solicitation and hereby amends any language therein:

1. Quotes submitted in response to this solicitation shall be submitted via email no later than 26 July 2024, 9:00 AM MT. In order to be considered for award, quotes shall be emailed to Linda Cummings and A1C Michelle Joann Hubbard at the emails listed above.

2. Quotes must be valid for 60 days from the response deadline.

3. This is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) requirement. A FFP contract provides for a price that is not subject to any adjustment on the basis of the contractor's cost experience in performing the contract.

4. To be eligible for contract award, the vendor shall have an active System for Award Management (SAM) account. Failure to have an active SAM registration may result in the vendor being deemed ineligible for contract award. A completed copy of provision FAR 52.213-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, in SAM will be used with this offer.

5. Vendor shall provide Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, company name, address and telephone number, remit to address, if different than mailing address, points of contact name and email address.

6. Vendor shall provide their price quote using PDF Document CLIN Pricing Schedule and provide a price for each line item and a total price of all line items. The price quote shall reflect the PWS requirements and include any terms of warranty or discount terms.

7. Late quotes shall be processed in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f) - Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

Evaluation Criteria

FAR provision 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services applies to this acquisition and provides the basis for award. As prescribed in FAR 12.301(c), the following addendum is provided for this solicitation and hereby amends any language therein:

A. Basis for Contract Award

1. The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering the factors listed in this provision.

2. The Government intends to make an award without conducting exchanges with vendors after the close of the solicitation. Therefore, vendors should provide their best available pricing and to the Government in their initial quote. However, the Government reserves the right to enter into exchanges with all, some, or none of the offers at any time during the evaluation period if deemed in the best interests of the Government to do so.

B. Evaluation Factors

1. The following factors will be used to evaluate quotes:

(a) Price

(b) Technical Acceptability

2. The evaluation method for this requirement will be Lowest Price Technically Acceptable

(LPTA).

3. Pricing: The Government will only evaluate prices submitted in accordance with the CLIN Pricing Schedule. During the evaluation process, the Contracting Officer will determine a Total Evaluated Price (TEP) for each responsive quote. The TEP is determined by totaling the amount of all Line Items identified in the CLIN Pricing Schedule document.

4. Technical Acceptability. The Government will review each quote to determine technical acceptability. Technical acceptability will be based on the understanding of the requirement, that the proposal covers all aspects of the requirement including labor, supplies and materials needed to execute the requirement in accordance with the Statement of Work

5. A written notice of award electronically mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful vendor within the time for acceptance outlined in FAR 52.212-1 shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the quotes specified expiration time, the Government may accept a quote whether or not there are exchanges after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

Provisions and Clauses FAR and DFARS Provisions incorporated by reference. Full text is available at https://www.acquisition.gov

52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020) 52.204-22, Alternative Line Item Proposal (Jan 2017) 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (Oct 2020) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance (Apr 1984) 52.222-55, Minimum wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 52.223-5, Pollution Prevention & Right-To-Know Information (May 2011) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-Representation (Dec 2016) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications (Jun 2020) 52.229-11, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements-Notice and Representation 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2022) 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (Oct 2016) 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (Dec 2019) https://www.acquisition.gov/

252.204-7017, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (May 2021) 252.204-7019, Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (Mar 2022) 252.215-7013, Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors (Jan 2023) 252.204-7024, Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System (Mar 2023) 252.225-7055, Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime (May 2022)

FAR, DFARS, AFFARS Clauses incorporated by reference. Full text is available at https://www.acquisition.gov

52.203-3, Gratuities (Apr 1984) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020) 52.203-19, Prohibition on requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) 52.204-19, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act-Orders-Representation and Disclosures (Dec 2014) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Nov 2021) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Dec 22) 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.243-1, Changes-Fixed Price (Aug 1987) 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011) 252-203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Dec 2022) 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992) 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (Jan 2023) 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (Jan 2023) 252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services (Jan 2023) 252.204-7020, NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (Jan 2023) 252.225-7056, Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime (May 2023) 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 (Jan 2023) 252.243-7001, Pricing on Contract Modifications (Dec 2022) 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Jan 2023) 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies By Sea (Jan 2023) 5352.223-9000, Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) (Oct 2019) 5352.223-9001, Health and Safety on Government Installations (Oct 2019)

FAR, DFARS, AFFARS Clauses incorporated in full text.

52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes (Jun 2023) or Executive Orders - Commercial Products and Commercial Services 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards

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 of Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation 52.222-3 Convict Labor 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity

52.222-36, Equal Opportunities for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.223-5 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management

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)

52.242-5 Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (Jan 2023) (Will be completed with award)

5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (Oct 2019)

(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern.

(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, for USSF (United States Space Force) acquisitions (excluding SMC acquisitions) please contact the Director of Contracts, Air Force Installation Contracting Center, Operating Location - Space (AFICC/KS OL-SPC) via the following e-mail workflow address: afica.ks.wf@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431.

(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.

(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the contracting officer.

(End of clause)

5352.242-9000 Contractor Access to Air Force Installations (Oct 2019)

(a) The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation.

(b) The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base. The letter will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The contracting officer will endorse the request and forward it to the issuing base pass and registration office or Security Forces for processing. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contractor individual(s) should provide a valid driver s license, current vehicle registration, valid vehicle insurance certificate, and valid vehicle insurance certificate to obtain a vehicle pass.

(c) During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site.

(d) When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with the PWS citing the appropriate paragraphs as applicable.

(e) Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office.

(f) Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment.

(End of clause)

Attachments

Attachment 1 Statement of Work Attachment 2 CLIN Pricing Schedule Attachment 3 Estimated Workload Data Bldgs 440 and 442 Attachment 4 Wage Determination 2015-5417 Rev 26