Combined Synopsis Solicitation.pdf

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.2 as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

**RFO 4.203-1(b) states Offerors or quoters are required to have an active Federal Government contracts registration in SAM when they submit an offer or quotation.

Therefore, if your firm does not have an Active SAM account that is set to All Awards at the time of quote submission, your firm will be INELIGIBLE FOR AWARD.**

***PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY***

Solicitation number W9127S26QA036 is hereby issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01.

Set Aside, NAICS Code & Size Standard: This solicitation is being procured as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS Code is 561720 Janitorial Services, which has an applicable size standard of $22M.

Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: This acquisition is to provide janitorial services to the MKARNS Project Office and other administrative areas. Services include but are not limited to all janitorial services necessary to maintain the MKARNS Project Office, Toad Suck Field Office/Ranger Offices, and other Administrative Areas.

Place(s) and date(s) of performance:

• Services shall be performed within the area of responsibility of the MKARNS Project Office

• Project Office Address: 6298 Prince Street, Conway, Arkansas, 72032

• Performance Periods will be as follows:

• Base Period: Date of Contract Award – April 30, 2027

• Option Period 1: May 1, 2027 – April 30, 2028

• Option Period 2: May 1, 2028 – April 30, 2029

Quotes are due no later than Wednesday June 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST Only quotes submitted via email will be accepted. Submission format shall be .pdf and emailed to brandee.m.wright@usace.army.mil. Please ensure the solicitation number, W9127S26QA036, is written in the subject line of your email.

Required Documents to Submit:

1. Request for Quotation cover page (signed).

2. Completed (filled in) Provisions, as applicable.

3. Pricing Schedule with unit prices and total prices.

4. Past Performance Factor Submission, IAW 52.212-2.

5. Signed Amendments, as applicable.

This requirement is for commercial services, so please be cognizant of the following:

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors- Commercial, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the provision.

The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation- Commercial Items, is applicable to this solicitation. Award will be made based on price and past performance.

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

*Please see the Clauses Incorporated by Reference section for additional clauses applicable to this acquisition.

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION COVER PAGE

US Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District Contracting Division, Attention: Brandee Wright brandee.m.wright@usace.army.mil

W9127S26QA036

Janitorial Services Offices & Administrative Areas

MKARNS Project Office

Quote Submitted by:

Offeror Name:

Offeror Address:

Offeror Telephone:

Offeror Email Address:

Offeror Point of Contact:

Offeror Tax Identification Number (TIN):

Offeror UEI:

Offeror Cage Code:

Offeror Signature:

Date:

**RFO 4.203-1(b) states Offerors or quoters are required to have an active Federal Government contracts registration in SAM when they submit an offer or quotation.

Therefore, if your firm does not have an Active SAM account that is set to All Awards at the time of quote submission, your firm will be INELIGIBLE FOR AWARD.** mailto:brandee.m.wright@usace.army.mil

Janitorial Services Office & Administration Area

MKARNS Project Office

Base Period

Date of Award to 30 April 2027

CLIN # DESCRIPTION QTY U/I UNIT PRICE TOTAL

0001 Weekly Services (Tuesday) 52 EA 0002 Monthly Services 12 EA

Power Wash Overhangs / Clean Outside Lights 8 EA

0004 Clean/Wash Outside Windows 8 EA 0005 Shampoo Carpets 1 EA

Additional Vacuum/Mopping (All Areas) 3 EA

Base Year Total

OPTION PERIOD 1

01 MAY 2027 to 30 APRIL 2028.

CLIN # DESCRIPTION QTY U/I UNIT PRICE TOTAL

1001 Weekly Services (Tuesday) 52 EA 1002 Monthly Services 12 EA

Power Wash Overhangs / Clean Outside Lights 8 EA

1004 Clean/Wash Outside Windows 8 EA 1005 Shampoo Carpets 1 EA

Additional Vacuum/Mopping (All Areas) 3 EA

Option 01 Total

OPTION PERIOD 2:

01 MAY 2028 to 30 APRIL 2029.

CLIN # DESCRIPTION QTY U/I UNIT PRICE TOTAL

2001 Weekly Services (Tuesday) 52 EA 2002 Monthly Services 12 EA

Power Wash Overhangs / Clean Outside Lights 8 EA

2004 Clean/Wash Outside Windows 8 EA 2005 Shampoo Carpets 1 EA

Additional Vacuum/Mopping (All Areas) 3 EA

Option 02 Total Base Year + Options Total

Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.

2017-01

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.204-13 System for Award Management- Maintenance. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (Deviation 2026-

2026-02

O0038)

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors.

(Deviation 2026-O0040, Revision 1)

2026-04

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving.

2024-05

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management.

2018-10

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.

2023-03

52.233-3 Protest after Award. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

2011-09

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights.

2022-12

252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors.

2023-01

252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities.

2022-04

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

2018-12

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. 2006-12

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services.

2023-11

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea.

2024-10

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Number Title Effective Alternate Variation

Date Deviation Effective Date

52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-O0038)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options.

However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.

Small business concern-

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (c) of this clause.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

(b) If the Contractor represented that it was a small business concern, a small disadvantaged business concern, or a joint venture that was any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size and socioeconomic status according to paragraph (e) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (g) of this clause, upon occurrence of any of the following:

(1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(3) For long-term contracts-

(i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and

(ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any option thereafter.

(c) The Contractor shall rerepresent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s) assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code(s) can be found at https://www.sba.gov/document /support--table-size-standards.

(d) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing an end item that it does not manufacture, process, or produce itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition-

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

(2) Used the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the Contractor waived the price evaluation preference; or

(3) Was 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.

(e) Except as provided in paragraph (g) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the representation(s) required by paragraph (b) of this clause by validating or updating all its representations in the Representations and Certifications section of the System for Award Management (SAM) and its other data in SAM, as necessary, to ensure that they reflect the Contractor's current status. The Contractor shall notify the contracting officer in writing within the timeframes specified in paragraph (b) of this clause, that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(f) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor may, but is not required to, take the actions required by paragraphs (e) or (g) of this clause.

(g) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in SAM, or does not have a representation in SAM for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following rerepresentation and submit it to the contracting office, along with the contract number and the date on which the rerepresentation was completed:

(1) The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business concern under ____NAICS Code assigned to ____contract number.

(2) [Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (g)(1) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1001.

(3) Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [____The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(4) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [____The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __ .]

(5) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not an SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402.

[____The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(6) HUBZone joint venture eligible under the HUBZone Program.[ Complete only if the offeror is a HUBZone small business concern. ] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that It [ ] is, [ ] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c). [____The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: .] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture must be certified as a HUBZone concern. [____Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer's name and title.]

(End of clause)

52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires.

2014-05

Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014)

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor ( 29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C.

5341 or 5332.

This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits

(End of clause)

Addendum to Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel.

2011-01

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications.

2014-12

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.222-3 Convict Labor. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

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

2024-05

52.223-23 Sustainable Products. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace. 2024-05

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations.

2013-06

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and

1984-04

Vegetation.

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-04

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative.

1991-12

252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product.

1992-04

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items. 2013-06

252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel.

2023-01

252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications. 1991-12

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.

2000-03

Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor(a) within 3 ; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary0 calendar days written notice of its intent to extend at least days before the contract expires. The60 calendar preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to(b) include this option clause.

The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause,(c) shall not exceed .36 months

(End of clause)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference.

1998-02

Clauses Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.acquisition.gov/far

(End of clause)

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses. 2020-11

Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020)

The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR(a) Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

The use in this solicitation or contract of any (48 CFR clause with an(b) DFARS Chap 2) authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

Solicitation Provisions

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.204-7 System for Award Management- Registration. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

DFARS Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

2022-09

Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-O0038)

(a) Evaluation factors. 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 will be used to evaluate offers:

1. Basis of Evaluation

Past Performance will be evaluated on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis. This factor is not rated or ranked and will not be traded off against price.

Award will be made to the firm whose quote:

a. Meets all solicitation requirements;

b. Is determined Acceptable for Past Performance; and

c. Offers the lowest evaluated price.

2. Submission Requirements

Firms shall submit up to three (3) recent and relevant projects performed in the last six (6) years.

For each contract/task order, provide:

a. Contract Information

i. Contract Number & Type

ii. Customer/Agency Name

iii. Period of Performance

iv. Total Dollar Value

b. Point of Contact

i. Name

ii. Title

iii. Email Address

iv. Phone Number

c. Description of Work Performed

Provide a concise description of the services performed, including relevance to janitorial-type work, such as:

i. Locating and marking survey monuments

ii. Setting monument and online posts

iii. Painting boundary lines

iv. Affixing witness post signage

v. Clearing vegetation from the Troach area

vi. Identifying and logging all observed trespasses/encroachments with type and reference to nearest survey monument

d. Performance Assessment

Describe:

i. Schedule performance

ii. Quality of work

iii. Management responsiveness

iv. Any performance issues encountered & how they were resolved

Additional Information:

Firms may submit CPARS or other past performance documentation, but this is not required. The Government may consider any relevant information obtained from any source, including CPARS and other Government records. The Government is not required to contact references. If no past performance is submitted, the firm will be evaluated as Neutral.

3. Evaluation Criteria

a. Recency - Performance is from within the last six (6) years.

b. Relevance - Efforts will be considered relevant if they are similar in:

i. Scope (e.g., service type)

ii. Magnitude (size, dollar value, or complexity)

iii. Contract Type/Performance Environment (e.g., firm fixed price, remote area)

c. Quality of Performance

i. The Government may consider:

1. CPARS or other Government databases

2. Questionnaires or references

3. Other credible sources

ii. Focus areas include:

1. Schedule adherence

2. Cost control (if applicable)

3. Technical performance

4. Management responsiveness

5. Customer satisfaction

4. Ratings Definition

a. Acceptable - Based on the offeror's performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort, or the offeror's performance record is unknown.

i. In accordance with FAR 15.305(a)(2)(iv), an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information is not available shall not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably. Such vendors may be determined acceptable if no negative past performance information is identified.

b. Unacceptable - Based on the offeror's performance record, the Government does not have a reasonable expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

5. Basis of Award

The Government will award the resultant contract to the lowest-priced firm whose past performance is rated Acceptable. Firms rated Unacceptable for Past Performance will be ineligible for award

(b) . The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by addingOptions (if applicable) 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. The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) . A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to theNotice of award 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)

Addendum to Solicitation Provisions

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations- Representation. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-O0038)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

Inverted domestic corporation means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

Subsidiary means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned-

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

(b) Government agencies are not permitted to use appropriated (or otherwise made available) funds for contracts with either an inverted domestic corporation, or a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation, unless the exception at 9.108-3(b) applies or the requirement is waived in accordance with the procedures at 9.108-5.

(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that-

(1) It [ ] is, [ ] is not an inverted domestic corporation; and

(2) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation.

(End of provision)

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-O0038)

(a) The Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that-

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that-

(1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and

(2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(End of provision)

52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

Small Business Program Representations (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-O0038)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business concern eligible under the WOSB Program.

HUBZone small business concern means a small business concern that meets the requirements described in 13 CFR 126.200, is certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and designated by SBA as a HUBZone small business concern in the Small Business Search (SBS) ( 13 CFR 126.103).

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program means an SDVOSB concern that is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) as certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with 13 CFR 128.300.

Small business concern-

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (b) of this provision.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

Small disadvantaged business concern means a small business concern that-

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by one or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States, and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13 CFR 124.106) by individuals who meet the criteria in paragraph (1) of this definition.

Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127) means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300.

(b)

(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is ____ [insert NAICS code].

(2) The small business size standard is ____[insert size standard].

(3) 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 (i.e., nonmanufacturer), is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition-

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

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

(iii) 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.

(c) Representations.

(1) The offeror represents as part of its offer that-

(i) it [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business concern; or

(ii) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.103(h) and 13 CFR 125.8(a) and (b). [____________The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(2) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)

(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a women-owned small disadvantage business concern.

(3) Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ ____The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(4) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ ____The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(5) SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror is certified as a SDVOSB concern]. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402. [____The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture:__.]

(6) HUBZone joint venture eligible under the HUBZone Program. [Complete only if the offeror is a HUBZone small business concern.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c). [ ____The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture must be certified as a HUBZone concern.

(d) Notice. Under 15 U.S.C. 645(d), any person who misrepresents a firm's status as a business concern that is small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned small, economically disadvantaged women-owned small, or women-owned small eligible under the WOSB Program in order to obtain a contract to be awarded under the preference programs established pursuant to section 8, 9, 15, 31, and 36 of the Small Business Act or any other provision of Federal law that specifically references section 8(d) for a definition of program eligibility, will be-

(1) Punished by imposition of fine, imprisonment, or both;

(2) Subject to administrative remedies, including suspension and debarment; and

(3) Ineligible for participation in programs conducted under the authority of the Act.

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference.

1998-02

Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.acquisition.gov/far

(End of provision)

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions.

2020-11

Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)

The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1)(a) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

The use in this solicitation of any (48 CFR Chapter ) provision with an authorized(b) DFARS 2 deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

Jennifer Hoban

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS| 1598 LOCK AND DAM ROAD, RUSSELLVILLE,

ARKANSAS 72802

PERFORMANCE

WORK STATEMENT

MKARNS JANITORIAL CONTRACT

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

LITTLE ROCK DISTRICT

MKARNS PROJECT OFFICE

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

MKARNS PROJECT OFFICE JANITORIAL CONTRACT

MKARNS PROJECT OFFICE

PART 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL:

This is a non-personnel services contract to provide janitorial services to the MKARNS Project Office and other administrative areas (Toad Suck Field Office/Ranger Offices and Land Maintenance Office). The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction:

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform janitorial services to the MKARNS Project Office and other administrative areas as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as Government furnished property and services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background:

The MKARNS Project Office and other admin offices are located around Conway, Arkansas with authority over areas located along the Arkansas River in the State of Arkansas. The McClellan Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System (MKARNS) is a multipurpose system. It was developed and is maintained for navigation, power generation, environmental stewardship, and recreational purposes.

1.3 Objectives:

Perform janitorial services to the MKARNS Project Office and other administrative areas in a satisfactorily and timely manner according to the performance work statement.

1.4 Scope:

The intent of this contract is to provide janitorial services to the MKARNS Project Office and other administrative areas. Services include but not limited to all janitorial services necessary to maintain the MKARNS Project Office, Toad Suck Field Office/Ranger Offices, and other Administrative Areas. The Contractor shall furnish all necessary management, supervision, inspection, personnel, materials, supplies, parts, tools, equipment, transportation, and vehicles, except as otherwise provided for herein, necessary to assure that all services are performed in accordance with the contract specifications, drawings, attachments, exhibits, and all applicable laws, regulations, codes, or directives. The Contractor shall accomplish work in a timely and satisfactorily manner.

1.5 Period of Performance:

The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of approximately 12 months and two (2) 12-month option years. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Base Year – May 01, 2026 or date of award whichever is later through 30 April 2027 Option Year I – May 01, 2027 through 30 April 2028 Option Year II – May 01, 2028 through 30 April 2029

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Quality Control (QC):

In order to assure that the desired level of performance of a service is achieved, the contractor shall establish and implement a quality control plan to ensure contract compliance, establish procedures for inspection and monitor and control the quality of the service. The QC Plan shall include the identification of all contractor personnel, organizational structure, lines of authority and services to be performed. Contractor shall provide a Daily Quality Control Inspection schedule to the Government Representative to determine if services meet the contract requirements and specifications. It is the contractor’s responsibility to correct deficiencies and check the consistency of quality throughout each service, and the plan shall outline whatever actions the contractor deems necessary to provide contract standards for quality control throughout all areas of responsibility. The Quality Control Plan shall be submitted to the COR at the Russellville Site Office. An electronic copy of the plan must be submitted and accepted within 2 weeks of award of the contract. Revisions of the QCP shall be submitted to the COR within 5 working days when changes are made thereafter. After acceptance of the quality control plan the contractor shall receive the COR’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system.

1.6.1.1 Contractor Quality Control Plan (CQCP):

The contractor shall assume full responsibility for the quality of all services performed under this contract. The contractors’ quality control plan shall provide an effective level of quality control to ensure that all services are performed in accordance with the specifications and requirements, instructions, provisions, drawings and maps herein, of this contract. The contractor shall establish and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services.

1.6.1.1.1 CQCP Contents:

Contractors Quality Control Plan shall include, as a minimum, the following items:

1. Contractor organizational structure

2. Contractor personnel and qualifications

3. Work schedule

4. Submittals schedule

5. Inspection requirements and schedule

6. Contractors Quality Control Procedures

7. Documentation of quality control activities

8. Requirements for corrective action when quality control and/or acceptance criteria are not met.

1.6.1.1.2 QC Inspection System:

An inspection system covering all the services listed on the Performance Requirements Summary, must specify the areas to be inspected on either a scheduled or unscheduled basis, how often inspections will be accomplished, and the name and title of the individual(s) who will perform the inspection. It must specify the methods and procedures for identifying and preventing a cleanup service deficiency before the level of performance has become unacceptable.

1.6.1.1.3 Daily Quality Control Inspections/Reports:

Daily QC inspections shall be conducted by the contractor and corrective action(s) shall be taken to address noted deficiencies observed by QC. A record of all daily inspections conducted by the contractor and necessary corrective action taken shall be prepared. Daily reports shall detail the inspection methods and procedures that were utilized to assure that all required services produced an end product that complies with the Specifications and requirements of the contract.

The contractor shall establish a Daily Quality Control Inspection schedule, listing services to be inspected, routes, times, and the person’s name performing the service. The contractor shall provide to the COR a written daily quality control inspection report for each daily service performed. All reports shall be completed daily and submitted on a weekly basis by email, no later than 02:00PM on Friday, to the Russellville Site Office.

The written quality control reports shall contain the following items as a minimum:

a. Contractor's name.

b. Service date, starting time and ending time.

c. Contract, Delivery Order, and Work Order numbers.

d. Statement and description of services performed.

e. Location of services performed.

f. Description of services not performed and reasons for non-performance.

g. Certification Statement that all services performed was in accordance with the specifications.

h. Accidents/damages to Government property.

i. Man-hours worked on Government property.

j. Signature of the contractor's quality control representative.

1.6.2 Quality Control Manager:

The contractor shall designate in writing a quality control manager with full knowledge of the contract specifications/standards, this individual is required to have a copy of the contract in their possession at all times for referral concerning questions of contractor’s responsibility. The contractors’ quality control manager shall be available whenever work is being performed, and shall have full authority and power to act for the contractor on items pertaining to overall work performance, management, coordination, and supervision to assure that job performance in each category meets the contract specifications and requirements. The quality control manager shall not be a working member of a crew performing any of the scheduled services to be inspected. Designated individual(s) will be the primary point of contact with the Government Representative for the performance of services and is responsible for communicating all completed services, delays, failures, and remedies in timely manner to avoid an inspection failure that could result in a deduction of payment for that service.

1.6.3 Quality Assurance:

The Government shall evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.3.1. The contractor’s work will be inspected within 2 days of the time for completing the work as identified in the contractor’s schedule. If the work has not been performed, or has not been performed satisfactorily, the inspector will notify the contractor of that fact within one working day of the inspection. Work may be performed or re-performed within 2 working days of notice of nonperformance or unsatisfactory performance. If the contractor fails to perform or to re-perform work within 2 working days of notice of nonperformance or unsatisfactory performance, the contractor has failed to promptly perform the services again, and the defects cannot be corrected by re-performance. Deductions will be made for nonperformance or failure to re-perform.

1.6.4 Recognized Holidays:

The Contractor is not required to perform services on holidays, except for in emergency situations or when approved in advance by the COR.

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Juneteenth Thanksgiving Day Memorial Day Christmas Day Independence Day

1.6.5 Hours of Operation:

The Contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on TUESDAY except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

Work shall not be performed on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal Holidays, or the day preceding Federal Holidays, except as approved in advance by the COR. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the Contractor will not be reimbursed when the Government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.6 Schedule of Work:

The contractor shall submit and obtain approval of required documentation as identified in Technical Exhibit 2 prior to commencing work. The Contractor shall commence work to provide services on the date specified on the written order or within the required start time after receipt of telephone order in emergency situations. Work Order will indicate areas where services are required. Work shall be completed within the time limits stated on the delivery order, work order, or agreed upon schedule unless previously authorized by the COR. In case of inclement weather, additional work days may be allowed.

1.6.6.1 The Contractor shall develop a work schedule identifying all contract work and locations.

The Contractor shall submit the work schedules to the COR for review and approval prior to beginning work. The Contractor’s schedule shall include all items of work required by the delivery order or work order. It shall set forth the item of work, locations, and the time/date of beginning and completion. The work schedule shall not be changed without the written approval of the

COR.

1.6.6.2 When the Contractor cannot complete services due to construction debris or Government interference, the Contractor shall perform services within reasonable distance of obstruction and report in writing to the COR the reason for failure to complete the service within 24 hours (verbal notification should be made within 4 hours). The report shall identify type of interference, location and date of interference.

1.6.6.3 Work delays due to federal holidays, inclement weather, and/or other causes beyond the Contractor’s control will not constitute any requirement not being completed as specified herein.

When the Contractor experiences delays due to circumstances beyond his control, the Government may allow the Contractor to work additional hours beyond normal duty hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday) and on non-scheduled days, i.e. federal holidays, and weekends, with prior approval from the COR on a case by case basis. In the event that weather or other conditions, over which the Contractor has no control, prevent the Contractor from completing an item of work as required by these specifications, the Contractor shall notify the COR of such conditions as soon as they arise. The Contractor may request a weather time extension.

1.6.7 Place of Performance:

The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the MKARNS Project Office / Toad Suck Field Office/Ranger Office / Land Maintenance Offices, which are located adjacent to each other.

1.6.8 Type of Contract: This is a service contract.

1.6.9 Security Requirements:

The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use, and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract.

1.6.9.1 Security Requirements Required.

1. General Overview.

a. At a minimum, the Little Rock District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will not grant any individual unescorted physical access to Federal property and/or the authorization to perform work or services on behalf of a Federal agency without first verifying identity and citizenship, as well as vetting such individual against the National Crime Information Center Interstate identification Index (NCIC-III) and the Terrorism Screening Data Base (TSDB).

b. Individuals who (1) require issuance of a physical access key to federal property; (2) require unescorted physical access to Federal property or perform work or services on behalf of a Federal agency for a…