Notice of Intent to Sole Source to SDVOSB Concern - Raleigh Janitorial Bridge.docx

NOTICE: The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) intends to make a sole source contract award to a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concern, Worrell Contracting Company, Inc., to provide janitorial services under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: 561720, Janitorial Services) for a 120-days at the Raleigh National Cemetery. __________________________________________________________________ Raleigh National Cemetery is located at 501 Rockquarry Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610, has an immediate need for janitorial services that are performed in a manner that will maintain the restroom in a clean, neat, and professional appearance throughout and in accordance with national cemetery shrine standards.

(a) The Area to be serviced is 1 restroom located inside the Maintenance Building, Public Restrooms (approximately 64 sq. ft.). All janitorial services shall be performed and completed Monday thru Friday (excluding Federal Holidays) between the hours of 7:00 am through 9:00 am and be accessible between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.

• Public Restrooms 64 sq ft

(b) The Contractor is responsible for furnishing the following supply items:

(c) Contractor shall sign off on a daily checklist verifying all services that have been completed for that day. The Contractor will not submit invoices until the work has been accepted by the COR. Contactor will submit invoice/report itemizing services performed to the COR monthly in ARREARS. The COR will inspect all areas daily to ensure quality of services provided prior to certification of payment.

• CLEANING REQUIREMENTS

THE FOLLOWING HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES SHALL BE PERFORMED MONDAY THRU FRIDAY OF EACH WEEK UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.

• Public Restrooms

(a) General

(i) Sweep the outside entrance areas to men's and women's restrooms.

(ii) Clean restrooms to include: walls, partitions, mop floors, sinks and toilets/urinals with germicide disinfectant.

(iii) Clean and polish all glass, mirrored, and stainless steel areas with appropriate cleansers.

(iv) Furnish and fill soap dispenser, toilet paper and paper towel holders.

(v) Empty, clean, sanitize, and line all waste cans.

(vi) Pour all mop and/or cleaning water down the floor drains. The sink shall not be used as a drain. Clean and seal the floor drains.

The agency intends for the work to commence immediately upon award. The proposed contract action is for 120 days of services which the Government intends to solicit from only one source in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.302-5, Authorized or required by statute per 41 USC §3304(a)(5) and Veterans Administration Acquisition Regulations (VAAR) 819.7007(Sole Source Awards to a Verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business).

This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive quotation; however, responsible sources may submit a capability statement or a quotation that may be considered by the Agency. Responses to this notice must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, would not be cost or time-prohibitive and would not hinder the mission or objective. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement is based upon responses to this notice and is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. This hereby constitutes a synopsis of the action proposed in this announcement All responses must be received by 11:59 PM (Eastern) May 27th, 2024, and will be considered by the Government.

Inquiries will only be accepted in writing by email at jessica.lane2@va.gov (Administrative Contract Specialist) and tene.becknell@va.gov (Contracting Officer).