SOURCES SOUGHT w scope.pdf

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE. This is a special notice that includes a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or Proposal (RFP) or promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This notice does not commit the Government contractually for any services or supplies whatsoever. Responders are advised that the United States Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in the response to this RFI. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in a future solicitation, if one is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be posted to System Award Management (SAM.gov) website, and it is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor the Government website for a potential solicitation and additional information pertaining to this requirement.

The proposed project consists of the following: The contractor will provide pest control services for Boulder, Colorado campus as required by the SOW.

Interest and Capability (to include cut sheets, drawings, previous installation examples, etc.)

shall be limited to 20 pages (Times New Roman, 12 point-font, 8-1/2 x 11. Cut sheets and drawings are acceptable as 11 x 17) and submitted via e-mail to the contract specialist listed in this notice.

All correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads "NB194000-23-02136 Pest Control Service Sources Sought". If this subject line is not included, the e-mail may not get through e-mail filters. Filters are designed to delete emails without a subject or with a suspicious subject or attachment. Attachments with files ending in .zip or .exe are not allowable and will be deleted. Ensure only .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xsls, or .xls documents are attached to your e-mail. All other attachments may be deleted.

All responses must reach the point of contact no later than 4:00 PM Mountain on 26 July 2023 and must include the following information: company name; address; phone number, fax number, e-mail address, and business size status for the applicable NAICS. Responses shall not include classified data. Proprietary information, if any, shall be kept to a minimum and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, SEGREGATE proprietary information.

Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

Questions regarding this notice shall be submitted via e-mail to the point of contact listed in this notice. Questions shall be sent to the point of contact via e-mail ONLY. Verbal or FAX questions are not acceptable, and will not be answered.

Additionally, government intends to solicit with subsequent award under NAICS 561710 Exterminating and Pest Control Services. Please confirm this NAICS is appropriate or suggest other potential NAICS and why they are more appropriate for the purchase.

Responses to all questions will be posted as an amendment to this notice on SAM.gov.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PEST CONTROL SERVICES AT

NIST BOULDER LABORATORIES

I.BACKGROUND:

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Facilities Maintenance Division, Boulder (FMD-B) requires pest control services for various buildings and laboratories at the Boulder, CO campus. The FMD-B manages and provides services to the Department of Commerce (DOC) staff in support of their research, technical, and administrative programs. DOC agencies serviced by FMD-B Division include but may not be limited to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and NIST.

II. SCOPE OF WORK :

The purpose of this requirement is to provide and maintain a pest and rodent free environment at the Boulder Laboratories located at 325 Broadway in Boulder, Colorado as specified herein and in accordance with the attached maps of the various locations.

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II. The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, and materials required to control and ensure a pest and rodent free environment. Contractor must have a State of Colorado Commercial Applicator License for PesCORide Application.

The Government will be the interface with the building occupants and perform a “First Response” role for calls from Government personnel not dealing directly with this project. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will coordinate with the Contractor all activities required throughout the duration of this contract. As needed, the COR will coordinate and make special arrangements with the building occupants regarding disruption to any specific area covered in this performance work statement. The Contractor will only work with the COR and the Contracting Officer (CO) on all matters pertaining to the contract and the desired end result.

The Contractor shall supply and maintain on site (while work is being performed) a single point of contact who has full authority in all matters concerning this contract. To the maximum extent practicable, the Contractor shall assign specific staff to this site and this contract.

III. SPECIFIC TASKS

The Contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, material and equipment to control pests and rodents at the following areas and attached maps of below locations:

A) NIST B3, 1A101, approximately 96sqft, pest control 1st Saturday of the month B) NIST B3, break area adjacent to 2A109, approximately 72sqft, pest control 1st

Saturday of every month

C) NIST B3, break area adjacent to 3A110, approximately 72sqft, pest control 1st Saturday of every month

D) NIST police dispatch, approximately 1250sqft, pest control 1st Saturday of every month

E) Building 1 front lobby men’s and women’s bathrooms, approximately 600sqft, pest control every 1st Saturday of the month

F) Annex D, approximately 3500sqft, pest control 1st Saturday of every month G) Building 25, approximately 8300sqft, pest control 1st Saturday in the month H) Building 4 & 5, approximately 27000XXsqft, pest control 1st Saturday of every month I) Building 21, approximately 4000sqft, pest control 1st Saturday of every month

Note: Although specific times for service are requested, this is a performance-based contract and the Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring a pest-free environment in the areas listed above.

Any additional trips required by the Contractor to meet the performance standard shall be at no additional cost to the Government. Vendor shall field-verify all locations and square footage of those locations.

IV. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

The period of performance for this requirement will be for a base period of 12 months with four (4) 12-month option periods thereafter.