Combined Synopsis Solicitation Custodial Services.pdf

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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.

The solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ); solicitation number is W911QY-26-R- TMET. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2025-03, effective 03 JAN 2025.

The US Army Soldier Systems Center (NSSC) has a requirement for preventative maintenance and certification of calibration on a variety of equipment models.

This is a 100% small business set-aside. The solicitation is reserved for Small Businesses under NAICS code 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services. The small business size standard is $22.0 million dollars.

1. Additional terms and conditions are contained in the Statement of Work (SOW). Clauses incorporated by reference or by full text are below.

2. The intention of the Government is to award approximately one (1) Firm-Fixed Price Contract to a responsible firm that demonstrates a capability to provide the requested items. The Government reserves the right to Award no contracts, from this combined synopsis/solicitation as determined to be in the Government’s best interest.

3. It is intended for the contract to be awarded for a twelve (12) month period with four (4) optional twelve month periods, subject to the availability of funding.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

The Government will evaluate all submitted responses in accordance with the submission and evaluation criteria described herein. Proposals should be prepared simply and provide concise description of capabilities to satisfactorily perform all requirements. Responses to this announcement shall include:

1. A Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Quote, inclusive of all charges and with FOB destination shipping terms, for the requirement stated above. The Quote shall not include taxes (tax exempt certificate may be provided to the awardee upon request). The response to this solicitation shall include company name and address, CAGE code, DUNS number, Point of Contact (POC) name and e-mail address, and acknowledgement of amendments to this solicitation (if any).

2. The Offferor shall include with its quote a clear demonstration and understanding of the technical requirements as defined in the Statement of Work (SOW) - i.e., technical performance requirements related to the specific maintenance and calibration of the defined specialized equipment, personnel qualifications and experience, and compliance with deliverables.

3. As prescribed in DFARS 252.204-7007, interested parties must be registered with System for Award Management (SAM) under the NAICS 541380. Representations and certifications must also be on record. These registrations can be done through the System for Award Management (SAM) at https:// www.sam.gov. Contractors are encouraged to complete SAM registration filing as soon as possible;

the Government may not delay award for the purpose of allowing a contractor time to register in SAM.

The responses to this combined synopsis/solicitation shall be submitted VIA E-MAIL ONLY. Ensure that the e-mail is clearly marked to indicate its contents, the solicitation number, and the identity of the firm submitting. Quotes may be submitted in Word or PDF format only. DO NOT include links to websites in lieu of incorporating information into your proposal.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

Basis for Award: Award will be made to the responsible vendor that represents Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. The Government intends to evaluate submittals and award the contract without discussions. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. The Factors that shall be used to determine Lowest Price Technically Acceptable, in order of importance are as follows: Technical requirements, price and past performance.

The Contracting Officer may only award a contract to the responsible organization whose proposal conforms to this combined synopsis/solicitation and offers the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

Any Offeror’s proposal that merely offers to perform work according to the terms of the solicitation or fails to present more than a statement indicating its capability to comply with the terms without support and elaboration as specified in the instructions will be rendered non-responsive.

CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS:

The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference:

Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and Addenda to this clause are contained in the section entitled “SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS” above.

Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies and specific evaluation criteria to be used are contained in the section “EVALUATION CRITERIA” above.

Provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items, Alt I, applies and specific requirements for providing Offeror Representations and Certifications with its offer are included in SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS above.

http://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/

Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference into this solicitation. The PWS, and additional terms and conditions below shall be included as addenda to this clause. IAW FAR 52.212-4(v) the awardees representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), shall also incorporated by reference into any resultant Agreement.

Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference into this solicitation.

The following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition:

52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Feb 2024) 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Feb 2024) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2024) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018)

ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Sep 2007) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Jun 2020) 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 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) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror (Aug 2020) 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998) 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020) http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1801_253110 http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P2001_293849

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991) 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) 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2022) 252.204-7000 Disclosure of Information (Oct 2016) 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992) 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (Jan 2023) 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation (Jan 2023) 252.215-7010 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data (Jan 2023) 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (Jan 2023) 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (Apr 2022) 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items (Jun 2013) 252.227-7015 Technical Data–Commercial Items (Mar 2023) 252.227-7037 Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data (Jan 2023) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Dec 2018) 252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions (Jan 2023) 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006) 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991) 252.247-7023 Transportation by Sea (Jan 2023)

This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference. The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at: https://www.acquisition.gov/

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS:

Proposals shall be submitted electronically to Kaylie Silva at kaylie.j.silva.civ@army.mil and Lyndon Jagroop at lyndon.s.jagroop.civ@army.mil. All proposals shall be submitted by 1600 EST on 18 March 2026.

**Proposals will only be accepted electronically via the e-mail addresses provided above. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to confirm that their quote submission has been received.

QUESTIONS:

All questions related to this solicitation shall be submitted in writing no later than 12 MAR 2026 1600 EST to Kaylie Silva at kaylie.j.silva.civ@army.mil and Lyndon Jagroop at lyndon.s.jagroop.civ@army.mil.

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