Sol_1333MH24Q0025.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

Lawn Care Services for the National Weather Service office in Jackson, KY

(I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number 1333MH24Q0025.

(III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-03 (MAY 2024).

(IV) This solicitation is being issued as a total small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 561730. The small business size standard is $9.5M.

(V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial services:

Lawn Care Services at the NWS in Jackson, KY.

CLIN 0001 – Base Year Services, non-personal, to include all equipment, labor and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to perform lawn care services and groundskeeping for the National Weather Service Office located at 1329 Airport Road, Jackson, KY 41339 in accordance with the Statement of Work. Current Wage Determinations apply. The quantities listed are estimates only.

Contractor shall be paid for actual work performed. Appx. Acreage 1

CLIN 1001 – Option Year 1 Services, non-personal, to include all equipment, labor and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to perform lawn care services and groundskeeping for the National Weather Service Office located at 1329 Airport Road, Jackson, KY 41339 in accordance with the Statement of Work. Current Wage Determinations apply. The quantities listed are estimates only.

Contractor shall be paid for actual work performed. Appx. Acreage 1

CLIN 2001 – Option Year 2 Services, non-personal, to include all equipment, labor and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to perform lawn care services and groundskeeping for the National Weather Service Office located at 1329 Airport Road, Jackson, KY 41339 in accordance with the Statement of Work. Current Wage Determinations apply. The quantities listed are estimates only.

Contractor shall be paid for actual work performed. Appx. Acreage 1

CLIN 3001 – Option Year 3 Services, non-personal, to include all equipment, labor and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to perform lawn care services and groundskeeping for the National Weather Service Office located at 1329 Airport Road, Jackson, KY 41339 in accordance with the Statement of Work. Current Wage Determinations apply. The quantities listed are estimates only.

Contractor shall be paid for actual work performed. Appx. Acreage 1

CLIN 4001 – Option Year 4 Services, non-personal, to include all equipment, labor and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to perform lawn care services and groundskeeping for the National Weather Service Office located at 1329 Airport Road, Jackson, KY 41339 in accordance with the Statement of Work. Current Wage Determinations apply. The quantities listed are estimates only.

Contractor shall be paid for actual work performed. Appx. Acreage 1

(VI) Description of requirements is as follows:

See attached Statement of Work which applies to a shortened Base Year and all Option Years 1-4 and Department of Labor Wage Rates: WD 2015-4707, Revision No. 24, which can be found on:

https://sam.gov/content/wage-determinations

INVOICES TO BE BILLED MONTHLY IN ARREARS. PROVIDE MONTHLY AND ANNUAL

PRICING FOR EACH BASE AND OPTION YEAR. QUOTE PRICING MAY BE PROVIDED ON

ATTACHED SF18 FORM OR ON COMPANY LETTERHEAD.

(VII) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:

This is for lawn care services for the NWS located in Jackson, KY. The periods of performance are Base Year: 6/15/24- 03/31/2025 -shortened base period, less jobs Option Year 1: 4/1/25- 03/31/2026 Option Year 2: 4/1/26- 03/31/2027 Option Year 3: 4/1/27- 03/31/2028 Option Year 4: 4/1/28- 03/31/2029

Please provide your quote on your letterhead and include a price for the base and each option year as a separate line item, using the format shown on the pricing sheet. Must include outlying years and pricing should be shown as per job.

Place of Performance is National Weather Service, 1329 Airport Road, Jackson, KY 41339

(VIII) FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sept 2023), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the attached Request for Quote form SF18.

(IX) FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the attached Request for Quote form SF18.

(X) FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2024), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the attached Request for Quote form. This is a requirement to be completed in sam.gov.

(XI) FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the attached Request for Quote form SF18.

(XII) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2024), (DEVIATION 2024-03) (OCT 2023) (DEVIATION 2023-03) (DEC 2022) (DEVIATION 2021-06) (SEPT 2021) applies to this acquisition apply can be found in full text on the attached Request for Quote form SF18.

https://sam.gov/content/wage-determinations https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_5

(XIII) Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions that apply can be found on the attached Request for Quote form SF18.

(XIV) A statement regarding the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating does not apply.

(XV) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 2:00 pm CST/CDT on June 12, 2024. The email address is marion.smith@noaa.gov.

(XVI) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to marion.smith@noaa.gov by June 7, 2024.

UTILIZATION OF FEDCONNECT® FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

The Department of Commerce will utilize the FedConnect® web portal in administering this award.

The contractor must be registered in FedConnect® and have access to the FedConnect® website located at https://www.fedconnect.net/Fedconnect/. For assistance in registering or for other FedConnect® questions please call the FedConnect® Help Desk at (800) 899-6665 or email at support@fedconnect.net. There is no charge for registration in or use of FedConnect®.

(End) FAR 52.237-1 Site Visit (Apr 1984)

Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

(End of provision)

A site visit is highly recommended but not required. Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

YOUR SITE VISIT POINT OF CONTACTS (POC) ARE THE FOLLOWING:

Ed Ray, Edward.ray@noaa.gov, Stacie Stacy, Stacie.stacy@noaa.gov, 606-666-2560

All questions during the site visit should be submitted electronically to the CO marion.smith@noaa.gov.

Before going to the site, you will need to get an approval acknowledgment via email or phone with a time and date for the site visit.

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023) mailto:marion.smith@noaa.gov mailto:Edward.ray@noaa.gov mailto:Stacie.stacy@noaa.gov

NOTICE TO OFFERORS: Instructions for submitting quotations under this request for quote must be followed. Failure to provide all information to aid in the evaluation may be considered non-responsive. Offers that are non-responsive may be excluded from further evaluation and rejected without further notification to the offeror.

1. Submit PDF or Microsoft Word format quotations to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the time specified in the solicitation. Email quotes are required and can be sent to CO marion.smith@noaa.gov.

2. Offeror shall have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM found at https://sam.gov/content/home) in order to provide a quote and be eligible for award. Must provide their UEID/CAGE CODE with their quote.

3. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of them or their capability.

4. Offerors must provide all evaluation criteria in accordance with FAR 52.212-2. Offerors who do not provide all evaluation criteria will not be accepted.

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) Offers will be evaluated based on price and the factors set forth in paragraph (a).

(a) The Government will 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. Paragraph (a) is hereby completed as follows: Evaluation will be based on the following

1. Technical Acceptability/Capability. Quote shall include at least two references for similar and relevant services including the phone number, full address, and e-mail address to demonstrate the offeror’s capability to successfully perform the services listed in the Statement of Work. The offeror's past performance on related contracts will be evaluated to determine, as appropriate, successful performance of contract requirements, quality and timeliness of delivery of goods and services, cost management, communications between contracting parties, proactive management and customer satisfaction. The Government will use its discretion to determine the sources of past performance information used in the evaluation, and the information may be obtained from references provided by the Offeror, the agency’s knowledge of Offeror performance, other government agencies or commercial entities, or past performance databases, and will be based on responsiveness, quality, and customer services.

2. Past Performance.

The Offeror's past performance on related contracts will be evaluated to determine, as appropriate, successful performance of contract requirements, quality and timeliness of delivery of goods and services, cost management, communications between contracting parties, proactive management and customer satisfaction. The Government will use its discretion to determine the sources of past performance information used in the evaluation, and the information may be obtained from references provided by the Offeror, the agency’s knowledge of Offeror performance, other government agencies or commercial entities, or past performance databases, and will be based on responsiveness, quality, and customer services. Quote shall include at least two references from at least two separate contracts for similar and relevant services including the phone number, full address, and e-mail address.

3. Price.

4. Please include at least one potential candidate with your submission for consideration.

The Government intends to award a low priced, technically acceptable, single firm fixed price purchase order on an all or none basis with payment terms of Net 30.

mailto:marion.smith@noaa.gov https://sam.gov/content/home

The Government reserves the right not to award a purchase order depending on the quality of the quote(s) submitted and the availability of funds. Furthermore, the Government may waive informalities and minor irregularities or omissions in quotes received.

The Government may make award to other than the lowest-priced Offeror or the Offeror with the highest technical rating if the Contracting Officer determines that to do so would result in the best value to the Government. The Government will not make an award at a significantly higher overall price to achieve only slightly superior performance capability.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

“THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR NON-RECEIPT OF QUOTES. IT IS

THE CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUEST AND RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION OF THE

QUOTE RECEIPT”.

The vendor should provide a Capabilities Statement for similar work performed.

Jackson, KY RFQ1333MHQ240025 Base Year

MOW ALL GRASSY AREAS ON

PROPERTY, TRIM AROUND

BUILDINGS AND STATIONARY

ITEMS, EDGE SIDEWALKS,

REMOVE CLIPPINGS AND

DEBRIS

Per Job Cost multiply * 12

LESS JOBS BASE

YEAR DUE TO LATE

START

Total

MONTHLY WEED

EATING/TRIMMING AROUND

LATERAL FIELD/GUARDRAIL

Per Job Cost Multiply by 5 Total

WEED CONTROL-LANDSCAPE

ROCK, AROUND GUARDRAIL,

CURB AREAS

Per Job Cost multiply * 2 Total

PRUNE AND TRIM

TREES/SHRUBS

ANNUAL SPRING

CLEANUP/APPLY FRESH

MULCH

Per Job Cost Multiply x 0 Total

Total Total for year

Option Year 1

MOW ALL GRASSY AREAS ON

PROPERTY, TRIM AROUND

BUILDINGS AND STATIONARY

ITEMS, EDGE SIDEWALKS,

REMOVE CLIPPINGS AND

DEBRIS

Per Job Cost multiply * 16

LESS JOBS BASE

YEAR DUE TO LATE

LATERAL FIELD/GUARDRAIL

Per Job Cost Multiply by 6 Total

WEED CONTROL-LANDSCAPE

ROCK, AROUND GUARDRAIL,

Per Job Cost multiply * 3 Total

MULCH

Per Job Cost Multiply x 1 Total

Total for year

Option Year 2

MOW ALL GRASSY AREAS ON

PROPERTY, TRIM AROUND

BUILDINGS AND STATIONARY

ITEMS, EDGE SIDEWALKS,

Per Job Cost multiply * 16

LESS JOBS BASE

YEAR DUE TO LATE

REMOVE CLIPPINGS AND

DEBRIS

LATERAL FIELD/GUARDRAIL

Per Job Cost Multiply by 6 Total

WEED CONTROL-LANDSCAPE

ROCK, AROUND GUARDRAIL,

MULCH

Per Job Cost Multiply x 1 Total

Total for year

Option Year 3

MOW ALL GRASSY AREAS ON

PROPERTY, TRIM AROUND

BUILDINGS AND STATIONARY

ITEMS, EDGE SIDEWALKS,

REMOVE CLIPPINGS AND

DEBRIS

Per Job Cost multiply * 16

LESS JOBS BASE

YEAR DUE TO LATE

LATERAL FIELD/GUARDRAIL

Per Job Cost Multiply by 6 Total

WEED CONTROL-LANDSCAPE

ROCK, AROUND GUARDRAIL,

MULCH

Per Job Cost Multiply x 1 Total

Total for year

Option Year 4

MOW ALL GRASSY AREAS ON

PROPERTY, TRIM AROUND

BUILDINGS AND STATIONARY

ITEMS, EDGE SIDEWALKS,

REMOVE CLIPPINGS AND

DEBRIS

Per Job Cost multiply * 16

LESS JOBS BASE

YEAR DUE TO LATE

LATERAL FIELD/GUARDRAIL

Per Job Cost Multiply by 6 Total

WEED CONTROL-LANDSCAPE

ROCK, AROUND GUARDRAIL,

MULCH

Per Job Cost Multiply x 1 Total

Total for year

1333MH24Q0025

1. REQUEST NO.

5a. ISSUED BY

NAME

a. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON

OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG.1

RATING

6. DELIVERY BY (Date)

7. DELIVERY

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

PAGE OF PAGES

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL: (No collect calls)

TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

8. TO:

b. COMPANY

e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

06/03/2024 142030-24-0106

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601 EAST 12TH STREET SUITE 1746

KANSAS CITY MO 64106

NWS Field Delegates

JACKSON WFO KENTUCKY

1329 AIRPORT ROAD

JACKSON

KY 41339-9561

MARION SMITH

06/12/2024 1400 CD

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)X

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

NOTICE: THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT ACCEPT

RESPONSIBILITY FOR NON-RECEIPT OF QUOTES. IT IS

THE CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUEST A

CONFIRMATION OF THE QUOTE RECEIPT.

UNIQUE ENTITY ID ______________________

CAGE CODE ____________

OFFEROR MAY SUBMIT THE QUOTE ON THIS SF-18 FORM

OR THEIR OWN COMPANY FORM IN A FORMAT SIMILAR TO

THE PRICING SHEET, MUST BE SHOWN AS PER JOB COST

AND INCLUDE PRICING FOR ALL OUTLYING YEARS.

QUOTES WILL BE EVALUATED BASED ON FAR 52.212-2 IN

ATTACHED CLAUSES & PROVISIONS. VENDORS WHO DO NOT

PROVIDE ALL EVALUATION CRITERIAL WILL NOT BE

Continued ...

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

a. NAME OF QUOTER

AREA CODE

NUMBER

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

b. TELEPHONE are are not attached

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition not usable

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

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ACCEPTED.

THE OFFEROR MUST BE CURRENLTY REGISTERED IN THE

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) TO BE ELGIBLE

FOR AN AWARD.

QUOTES RECEIVED FROM CONTRACTORS WHO ARE NOT

ACTIVE IN SAM WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

100% TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE, FIRM-FIXED

PRICE PURCHASE ORDER TO BE AWARDED TO LOW PRICED,

TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE QUOTE.

PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OR SELF-CERTIFICATION THAT

THE PRODUCTS WHICH WILL BE UTILIZED IN THE TASKS

OF THE SCOPE OF WORK WILL BE GREEN ENVIRONMENTAL,

IF APPLICABLE PER THE FAR CLAUSES LISTED. (FAR

52.237-2)

(INITIAL AND/OR ADD DOCUMENTATION)

SCLS WAGE DETERMINATION 2015-4707 REV 26 DATED

05/08/2024 IS APPLICABLE TO THIS RFQ.

BASE YEAR

MOW ALL GRASSY AREAS ON PROPERTY, TRIM AROUND

BUILDINGS AND STATIONARY ITEMS, EDGE SIDEWALKS,

REMOVE CLIPPINGS AND DEBRIS

$ _______________ (ESTIMATED 12 JOBS)

MONTHLY WEED EATING/TRIMMING AROUND THE LATERAL

FIELD AROUND THE GUARDRAIL, SEE DRAWING.

$ ______________ (ESTIMATED 5 JOBS)

PROVIDE WEED CONTROL PER THE STATEMENT OF WORK,

TREAT ALL CURB AREAS, LANDSCAPING ROCK AREAS, AND

ALONG GUARDRAIL. TREAT FOR WEEDS, CRABGRASS, AND

INSECTS.

$ ________________ (2 JOBS)

PRUNE AND TRIM TREES/SHRUBS

$ _______________ (2 JOBS)

ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN-UP AND APPLY FRESH MULCH TO

MULCH BED AREAS

$ ___________________ (0 JOB)

OPTION YEAR 1

MOW ALL GRASSY AREAS ON PROPERTY, TRIM AROUND

BUILDINGS AND STATIONARY ITEMS, EDGE SIDEWALKS,

REMOVE CLIPPINGS AND DEBRIS

$ _______________ (ESTIMATED 16 JOBS)

MONTHLY WEED EATING/TRIMMING AROUND THE LATERAL

FIELD AROUND THE GUARDRAIL, SEE DRAWING.

$ ______________ (ESTIMATED 6 JOBS)

Continued ...

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

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PROVIDE WEED CONTROL PER THE STATEMENT OF WORK,

TREAT ALL CURB AREAS, LANDSCAPING ROCK AREAS, AND

ALONG GUARDRAIL. TREAT FOR WEEDS, CRABGRASS, AND

INSECTS.

$ ________________ (3 JOBS)

PRUNE AND TRIM TREES/SHRUBS

$ _______________ (2 JOBS)

ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN-UP AND APPLY FRESH MULCH TO

MULCH BED AREAS

$ ___________________ (1 JOB)

OPTION YEAR 2

MOW ALL GRASSY AREAS ON PROPERTY, TRIM AROUND

BUILDINGS AND STATIONARY ITEMS, EDGE SIDEWALKS,

REMOVE CLIPPINGS AND DEBRIS

$ _______________ (ESTIMATED 16 JOBS)

MONTHLY WEED EATING/TRIMMING AROUND THE LATERAL

FIELD AROUND THE GUARDRAIL, SEE DRAWING.

$ ______________ (ESTIMATED 6 JOBS)

PROVIDE WEED CONTROL PER THE STATEMENT OF WORK,

TREAT ALL CURB AREAS, LANDSCAPING ROCK AREAS, AND

ALONG GUARDRAIL. TREAT FOR WEEDS, CRABGRASS, AND

INSECTS.

$ ________________ (3 JOBS)

PRUNE AND TRIM TREES/SHRUBS

$ _______________ (2 JOBS)

ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN-UP AND APPLY FRESH MULCH TO

MULCH BED AREAS

$ ___________________ (1 JOB)

OPTION YEAR 3

MOW ALL GRASSY AREAS ON PROPERTY, TRIM AROUND

BUILDINGS AND STATIONARY ITEMS, EDGE SIDEWALKS,

REMOVE CLIPPINGS AND DEBRIS

$ _______________ (ESTIMATED 16 JOBS)

MONTHLY WEED EATING/TRIMMING AROUND THE LATERAL

FIELD AROUND THE GUARDRAIL, SEE DRAWING.

$ ______________ (ESTIMATED 6 JOBS)

PROVIDE WEED CONTROL PER THE STATEMENT OF WORK,

TREAT ALL CURB AREAS, LANDSCAPING ROCK AREAS, AND

ALONG GUARDRAIL. TREAT FOR WEEDS, CRABGRASS, AND

INSECTS.

$ ________________ (3 JOBS)

PRUNE AND TRIM TREES/SHRUBS

$ _______________ (2 JOBS)

ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN-UP AND APPLY FRESH MULCH TO

MULCH BED AREAS

$ ___________________ (1 JOB)

OPTION YEAR 4

MOW ALL GRASSY AREAS ON PROPERTY, TRIM AROUND

Continued ...

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REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

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BUILDINGS AND STATIONARY ITEMS, EDGE SIDEWALKS,

REMOVE CLIPPINGS AND DEBRIS

$ _______________ (ESTIMATED 16 JOBS)

MONTHLY WEED EATING/TRIMMING AROUND THE LATERAL

FIELD AROUND THE GUARDRAIL, SEE DRAWING.

$ ______________ (ESTIMATED 6 JOBS)

PROVIDE WEED CONTROL PER THE STATEMENT OF WORK,

TREAT ALL CURB AREAS, LANDSCAPING ROCK AREAS, AND

ALONG GUARDRAIL. TREAT FOR WEEDS, CRABGRASS, AND

INSECTS.

$ ________________ (3 JOBS)

PRUNE AND TRIM TREES/SHRUBS

$ _______________ (2 JOBS)

ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN-UP AND APPLY FRESH MULCH TO

MULCH BED AREAS

$ ___________________ (1 JOB)

Period of Performance: 06/15/2024 to 03/31/2025

1333MH24Q0025 BASE

Section II - Supplies or Services and Price/Costs Section IX - Contract Clauses

Section II - Supplies or Services and Price/Costs

CLIN List

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Technical Point of Contact:

MIC EDWARD RAY edward.ray@noaa.gov 606-666-2560

ASA STACIE STACY stacie.stacy@noaa.gov 606-666-2560

SERVICES, NON-PERSONAL, TO PROVIDE ALL

EQUIPMENT, LABOR, SUPPLIES, AND

MATERIALS

(UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN)

NECESSARY TO PROVIDE LAWN CARE

SERVICES

FOR THE JACKSON, KY, WEATHER

FORECAST OFFICE (WFO), IN ACCORDANCE

WITH

THE INCORPORATED STATEMENT OF WORK.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price Product/Service Code: S208 Requisition No: 142030-24-0106

SERVICES, NON-PERSONAL, TO PROVIDE ALL

EQUIPMENT, LABOR, SUPPLIES, AND

MATERIALS

(UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN)

NECESSARY TO PROVIDE LAWN CARE

SERVICES

FOR THE JACKSON, KY WEATHER

FORECAST OFFICE (WFO), IN ACCORDANCE

WITH

THE INCORPORATED STATEMENT OF WORK.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 04/01/2025 Product/Service Code: S208 Period of Performance: 04/01/2025 to 03/31/2026

SERVICES, NON-PERSONAL, TO PROVIDE ALL

EQUIPMENT, LABOR, SUPPLIES, AND

MATERIALS

(UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN)

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

NECESSARY TO PROVIDE LAWN CARE

SERVICES

FOR THE JACKSON, KY WEATHER

FORECAST OFFICE (WFO), IN ACCORDANCE

WITH

THE INCORPORATED STATEMENT OF WORK.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 04/01/2026 Product/Service Code: S208 Period of Performance: 04/01/2026 to 03/31/2027

SERVICES, NON-PERSONAL, TO PROVIDE ALL

EQUIPMENT, LABOR, SUPPLIES, AND

MATERIALS

(UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN)

NECESSARY TO PROVIDE LAWN CARE

SERVICES

FOR THE JACKSON, KY WEATHER

FORECAST OFFICE (WFO), IN ACCORDANCE

WITH

THE INCORPORATED STATEMENT OF WORK.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 04/01/2027 Product/Service Code: S208 Period of Performance: 04/01/2027 to 03/31/2028

SERVICES, NON-PERSONAL, TO PROVIDE ALL

EQUIPMENT, LABOR, SUPPLIES, AND

MATERIALS

(UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN)

NECESSARY TO PROVIDE LAWN CARE

SERVICES

FOR THE JACKSON, KY WEATHER

FORECAST OFFICE (WFO), IN ACCORDANCE

WITH

THE INCORPORATED STATEMENT OF WORK.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 04/01/2028 Product/Service Code: S208

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Period of Performance: 04/01/2028 to 03/31/2029

Section IX - Contract Clauses

Clauses Incorporated by Reference Clause Number Clause Title

52.204-7 System for Award Management. (OCT 2018)

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel.

(JAN 2011)

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

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting.

(AUG 2020)

52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror. (AUG 2020)

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance.

(AUG 2020)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2023)

52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts. (MAY 2024)

52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data. (FEB 2021)

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information.

(MAY 2024)

52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program. (MAY 2024)

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation. (APR 1984)

1352.201-70 Contracting Officer's Authority. (MAR 2010) 1352.209-73 Compliance with the laws. (APR 2010) 1352.209-74 Organizational conflict of interest. (APR 2010)

Standard Language UTILIZATION OF FEDCONNECT FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

The Department of Commerce will utilize the FedConnect® web portal in administering this award. The contractor must be registered in FedConnect® and have access to the FedConnect® website located at https://www.fedconnect.net/Fedconnect/. For assistance in registering or for other FedConnect® questions please call the FedConnect® Help Desk at (800) 899-6665 or email at support@fedconnect.net. There is no charge for registration in or use of FedConnect®.

FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to-

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to-

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services."

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that-

(1) It [ ] will, [ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that-

It [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment-

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services-

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment-

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services-

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Representation and Disclosures.

(DEC 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, Covered article, FASCSA order, Intelligence community, National security system, Reasonable inquiry, Sensitive compartmented information, Sensitive compartmented information system, and Source have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition.

(b) Prohibition. Contractors are prohibited from providing or using as part of the performance of the contract any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the prohibition is set out in an applicable Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) order, as described in paragraph (b)(1) of FAR 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition.

(c) Procedures. (1) The Offeror shall search for the phrase "FASCSA order" in the System for Award Management (SAM)(https://www.sam.gov) for any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if there is an applicable FASCSA order described in paragraph (b)(1) of FAR 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders- Prohibition.

(2) The Offeror shall review the solicitation for any FASCSA orders that are not in SAM, but are effective and do apply to the solicitation and resultant contract (see FAR 4.2303(c)(2)).

(3) FASCSA orders issued after the date of solicitation do not apply unless added by an amendment to the solicitation.

(d) Representation. By submission of this offer, the offeror represents that it has conducted a reasonable inquiry, and that the offeror does not propose to provide or use in response to this solicitation any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the covered article or the source is prohibited by an applicable FASCSA order in effect on the date the solicitation was issued, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (e).

(e) Disclosures. The purpose for this disclosure is so the Government may decide whether to issue a waiver. For any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the covered article or the source is subject to an applicable FASCSA order, and the Offeror is unable to represent compliance, then the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(1) Name of the product or service provided to the Government;

(2) Name of the covered article or source subject to a FASCSA order;

(3) If applicable, name of the vendor, including the Commercial and Government Entity code and unique entity identifier (if known), that supplied the covered article or the product or service to the Offeror;

(4) Brand;

(5) Model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number);

(6) Item description;

(7) Reason why the applicable covered article or the product or service is being provided or used;

(f) Executive agency review of disclosures. The contracting officer will review disclosures provided in paragraph (e) to determine if any waiver may be sought. A contracting officer may choose not to pursue a waiver for covered articles or sources otherwise subject to a FASCSA order and may instead make an award to an offeror that does not require a waiver.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (SEP 2023)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard.

The NAICS code(s) and small business size standard(s) for this acquisition appear elsewhere in the solicitation. However, the small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition-

(1) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(2) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(3) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show-

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references

(including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with FAR subpart 4.10), or alternative commercial products or commercial services for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers. (1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is "late" and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and-

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers. Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation. (1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of Federal specifications, standards, and product descriptions can be downloaded from the ASSIST website at https://assist.dla.mil.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained from the address in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the ASSIST website at https://assist.dla.mil.

(3) Defense documents not available from the ASSIST website may be requested from the Defense Standardization Program Office by-

(i) Using the ASSIST feedback module (https://assist.dla.mil/feedback); or

(ii) Contacting the Defense Standardization Program Office by telephone at 571- 767-6688 or email at assisthelp@dla.mil.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Unique entity identifier. (Applies to all offers that exceed the micro-purchase threshold, and offers at or below the micro-purchase threshold if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation "Unique Entity Identifier" followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address. The Offeror also shall enter its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable.

The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the Offeror to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see FAR subpart 32.11) for the same entity. If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for unique entity identifier establishment directly to obtain one. The Offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the unique entity identifier.

(k) [Reserved]

(l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award;

(5) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will 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:

(Contracting Officer shall insert the significant evaluation factors, such as (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; (ii) price; (iii) past performance (see FAR 15.304); and include them in the relative order of importance of the evaluation factors, such as in descending order of importance.)

Technical and past performance, when combined, are FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) Offers will be evaluated based on price and the factors set forth in paragraph (a).