Custodial Services

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Solicitation number
12505B24Q0156
Agency
Midwest Area Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery, Department of Agriculture
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
561720 Janitorial Services
PSC
S201 Housekeeping- Custodial Janitorial
Place of performance
Madison, Wisconsin 53726, United States
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

This solicitation is for Custodial Services at the USDA Agricultural Research Service Cereal Crops Research Unit facility in Madison, Wisconsin. The Department of Agriculture is seeking quotes for a firm-fixed price contract with a base year and four one-year option periods to provide daily custodial services such as trash/recycling removal, restroom cleaning and restocking, and floor maintenance. Quotes will be evaluated on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis, considering technical specifications and price. Quotes are due by May 28, 2024, and any questions must be submitted by March 8, 2024.

This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 561720 (Janitorial Services) with a $22M small business size standard. The government-provided facilities are approximately 35,000 square feet with labs, offices, and 3 restrooms. The Period of Performance is estimated to be June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2029, and the contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest priced technically acceptable quote.

Notice text

3 versions

Update #3 · Latest ·

Amendment 0002

The purpose of this amendment is to publish Industry questions and responses. No further questions will be accepted.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

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Amendment 0001

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1.  Incorporate AGAR clause 452.237-71 -- Pre-Quote Conference (Feb 1988) into the Solicitation.  Please see this clause for site visit details.

2.  Extend Questions until May 16, 2024 at 2 PM Central Time

3.  Extend Closing date until May 28, 2024.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.  

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Solicitation number 12505B24Q0156 Custodial Services is issued as a request for quote (RFQ).  The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-04. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 561720 (Janitorial Services), with a small business size standard of $22 M and a PSC Code of S201 (Housekeeping – Custodial, Janitoral).

This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Line Item Number(s):

0001    Base Year Custodial Services

1001    Option Year 1 Custodial Services

2001    Option Year 2 Custodial Services

3001    Option Year 3 Custodial Services

4001    Option Year 4 Custodial Services

Specifications:  See attached  RFQ 12505B24Q0156

The service location is Madison Wisconsin. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.

Quoters responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1.  Submission of quote shall include the following:

(1) Price

(2) Technical Specifications,

(3) Completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3.

All responses shall be submitted electronically to debora.wells@usda.gov.

The basis for award is lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA).  "LPTA" means the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price.  Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping) and must also have satisfactory Past Performance.  The lowest priced quote will first be evaluated for technical acceptability in accordance with the minimum specifications identified.  If determined not technically acceptable, it will be removed from competition and the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability.  This will continue until the lowest price quote is determined technically acceptable.  Once the lowest priced quote is determined technically acceptable, then a determination of responsibility will be completed.  If found responsible, evaluations will be closed and award will be made.

INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS:  Data will be inspected by the technical representative as outlined in Attachment 2 QASP.

See attached RFQ 12505B24Q0156 document for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition.

To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).  A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  All invoices shall be submitted electronically.

Quotes must be received via email to debora.wells@usda.gov by time specified in SF1449 box 8.  Questions in regard to this solicitation are due no later than 2:00 PM CT on March 8, 2024.  Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this solicitation.

Update #2 ·

Amendment 0001

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1.  Incorporate AGAR clause 452.237-71 -- Pre-Quote Conference (Feb 1988) into the Solicitation.  Please see this clause for site visit details.

2.  Extend Questions until May 16, 2024 at 2 PM Central Time

3.  Extend Closing date until May 28, 2024.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.  

_________________________________________________________________________________

Solicitation number 12505B24Q0156 Custodial Services is issued as a request for quote (RFQ).  The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-04. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 561720 (Janitorial Services), with a small business size standard of $22 M and a PSC Code of S201 (Housekeeping – Custodial, Janitoral).

This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Line Item Number(s):

0001    Base Year Custodial Services

1001    Option Year 1 Custodial Services

2001    Option Year 2 Custodial Services

3001    Option Year 3 Custodial Services

4001    Option Year 4 Custodial Services

Specifications:  See attached  RFQ 12505B24Q0156

The service location is Madison Wisconsin. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.

Quoters responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1.  Submission of quote shall include the following:

(1) Price

(2) Technical Specifications,

(3) Completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3.

All responses shall be submitted electronically to debora.wells@usda.gov.

The basis for award is lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA).  "LPTA" means the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price.  Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping) and must also have satisfactory Past Performance.  The lowest priced quote will first be evaluated for technical acceptability in accordance with the minimum specifications identified.  If determined not technically acceptable, it will be removed from competition and the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability.  This will continue until the lowest price quote is determined technically acceptable.  Once the lowest priced quote is determined technically acceptable, then a determination of responsibility will be completed.  If found responsible, evaluations will be closed and award will be made.

INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS:  Data will be inspected by the technical representative as outlined in Attachment 2 QASP.

See attached RFQ 12505B24Q0156 document for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition.

To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).  A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  All invoices shall be submitted electronically.

Quotes must be received via email to debora.wells@usda.gov by time specified in SF1449 box 8.  Questions in regard to this solicitation are due no later than 2:00 PM CT on March 8, 2024.  Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this solicitation.

Update #1 ·

Solicitation number 12505B24Q0156 Custodial Services is issued as a request for quote (RFQ).  The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-04. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 561720 (Janitorial Services), with a small business size standard of $22 M and a PSC Code of S201 (Housekeeping – Custodial, Janitoral).

This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Line Item Number(s):

0001    Base Year Custodial Services

1001    Option Year 1 Custodial Services

2001    Option Year 2 Custodial Services

3001    Option Year 3 Custodial Services

4001    Option Year 4 Custodial Services

Specifications:  See attached  RFQ 12505B24Q0156

The service location is Madison Wisconsin. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.

Quoters responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1.  Submission of quote shall include the following:

(1) Price

(2) Technical Specifications,

(3) Completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3.

All responses shall be submitted electronically to debora.wells@usda.gov.

The basis for award is lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA).  "LPTA" means the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price.  Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping) and must also have satisfactory Past Performance.  The lowest priced quote will first be evaluated for technical acceptability in accordance with the minimum specifications identified.  If determined not technically acceptable, it will be removed from competition and the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability.  This will continue until the lowest price quote is determined technically acceptable.  Once the lowest priced quote is determined technically acceptable, then a determination of responsibility will be completed.  If found responsible, evaluations will be closed and award will be made.

INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS:  Data will be inspected by the technical representative as outlined in Attachment 2 QASP.

See attached RFQ 12505B24Q0156 document for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition.

To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).  A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  All invoices shall be submitted electronically.

Quotes must be received via email to debora.wells@usda.gov by time specified in SF1449 box 8.  Questions in regard to this solicitation are due no later than 2:00 PM CT on March 8, 2024.  Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this solicitation.

Attachments

Files attached to this notice, newest first
File Type Posted
12505B24Q0156 Amendment 0002.pdf PDF
Industry Questions 24Q0156 Custodial Services.pdf PDF
12505B24Q0156 P0001 Incorporate Site Visit.pdf PDF
Attachment 2 QASP.pdf PDF
12505B24Q0156 Custodial Services.pdf PDF
Attachment 3 Wage Determination 2015-4897 Rv 24.pdf PDF

Notice history

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