SAM_Sol_Porta_Potties_KAS.docx

United States Department of Agriculture USDA - has a requirement in the Coconino National Forest and intends to issue a commercial solicitation, for Red Rock Porta Potties. The Scope of work is to provide the Coconino NF Red Rock RD recreation program with portable toilets for twelve locations on the Red Rock Ranger District. We intend to provide adequate sanitation facilities to supplement and support national forest visitor’s bathroom needs to prevent resource damage and unsanitary recreation conditions.

The resulting contract(s) will be issued on a Firm Fixed Price basis for one (1) base period and four (4) option periods to be exercised at the Government’s discretion, to the responsible offeror whose offer is conforming to the requirements of the solicitation and will be most advantageous to the Government considering price, past performance, and conformance with Sub- Contractor Data. The anticipated award date is on or about March 15, 2024.

The solicitation will be issued via Internet only on SAM.gov website at https://sam.gov/. It is the contractor’s responsibility to monitor the above-listed internet address for any posted changes. Any and all amendments posted shall be signed and submitted with the offer.

Vendors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Submission of quote shall include the following: (1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping).

The basis for award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. "LPTA" means the expected outcome of the acquisition that result from selection of the technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: Price, and must also have satisfactory Past Performance.

You must be current with SAM Registration at time of award. List your Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number. E-invoicing service through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

(i) 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.

(ii) This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-07.

(iv) This procurement is set aside for 100% Small Business. The NAICS code is 562991 Septic Tank and Related Services, and the Small Business Size Standard is $ 9 million.

Solicitation issue date is on or about February 27, 2024. Quotes are anticipated to be due on or about March 13, 2024. Contractors must be registered and current with System for Award Management (SAM) in order to receive a Government contract award. To register, the SAM.gov Internet address is: https://sam.gov.

Any questions and inquiries related to this solicitation shall be submitted through Bidder’s Inquiry only.

The Solicitation Number is: 127EAU24Q0021 Electronic submissions by email only to katherine.stewart@usda.gov Clauses and provisions for Sustainability included in this solicitation:

FAR 52.223-2 – Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts -DELETE FAR 52.223-3 – Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data FAR 52.223-5 – Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information FAR 52.223-10 – Waste Reduction Program FAR 52.223-17 – Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts FAR 52.223-18 – Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Test Messaging While Driving -DELETE FAR 52.223-22 – Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-Representation