FRF Cleaning Services

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

Competitive quotes are being requested under W81EWF00999430. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NACIS) code for the procurement is 561720 (Janitorial Services and the Small Business size standard is $18.0 million.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center, Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory, Field Research Facility (FRF) has a requirement for Janitorial Services.

 

In order to receive an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management under above NAICS code.

 

This procurement is being competed as a 100% Small Business Set A-side and in accordance with regulations at FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items.

 

This procurement will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price Contract with a one year period of performance and four (4) one year option periods.

 

The government intends to make a single award for this requirement. Quotes for less than the required items will not be accepted. The government intends to award without discussions while reserving the right to communicate with offerors if determined advantageous to the government. Offerors are encouraged to provide their best quoted pricing in their initial quote.

FAR Clause 52.212-2 - Evaluation Factors - Commercial Items:
 

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. Offerors are reminded that the evaluation process is subjective despite the use of factors as outlined below.

Past Performance - To demonstrate satisfactory past performance the Offeror shall provide documentation of satisfactory performance on past or current contracts of a similar type, size, scope and complexity, performed within the last three (3) years including references, with names and contact information of the references who can verify such past performance. Past performance information of key personnel may be provided if the company has limited or no past performance. In the case of an Offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the Offeror shall supply a certified statement with their offer that no past performance information is available. The Government's approach to evaluating past performance is to check the references provided by the contractor to verify satisfactory past performance as well as data obtained from other sources available i.e. government database, past contract files, etc. The Offeror is cautioned that while the Government will consider data from other sources, the burden of demonstrating satisfactory past performance rests with the Offeror.

Technical Capability - is defined as the documented capability to meet the minimum requirements of the project as specified in this solicitation and the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).  The Offeror's proposal should clearly outline the Offeror's capability to meet the requirements of the performance work statement.  

Price - All quotes submitted will be evaluated for Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. Offeror's are encouraged to propose their best price. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposed by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The resulting contract from this solicitation will be a firm fixed price contract.

It is not the intent of the government to enter into negotiations. It is incumbent upon the Offeror to submit sufficient information for the Government to determine satisfactory Past Performance, Technical Capability, and Price reasonableness. Failure to submit sufficient information for the government to determine Technical Capability, Past Performance or Price may result in the rejection of your quote. An award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price, including options (IAW 52.212-2(b)), of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors.

In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222‐38, FAR Clause 52.222‐35, FAR Clause 52.222‐37, DFARS 222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set‐aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE contractors in their outreach efforts:

Federal Veteran employment information at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx

Department of Labor Veterans Employment Assistance http://www.dol.gov/vets/

Department of Veterans Affairs–VOW to Hire Heros Act http://benefits.va.gov/vow/

Army Wounded Warrior Program – http://wtc.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation–Hiring Our Heros http://www.hiringourheroes.org/

Guide to Hiring Veterans – Reference Material http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/white_house_business_council_-_guide_to_hiring_veterans_0.pdf

National Industries for the Blind (NIB) will allow contractors to a federal agency who are not an authorized distributor/dealer or partner to buy for use on their service contract or on behalf of the government mandatory use items (AB1 products/items) with the issuance of a quote mark Letter of Authorization quote mark . They can procure the items from our e-Commerce site (www.AbilityOne.com) or work through a distributor/local dealer from the AbilityOne list provided under Janitorial (List available from www.AbilityOne.gov/distributors).

In accordance with the specifications provided, award shall be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is determined to be the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-88 (05/16/2016) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), DPN 20160630, (06/30/2016). It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses can be accessed in full text at www.acquisition.gov/content/regulations.

The following apply to this acquisition:

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees

52.204-7, System for Award Management Registration (Deviation)

52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel

52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards

52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance

52.204-99, System for Award Management Registration (Deviation)

52.208-9, Contractor Use of Mandatory Sources of Supply or Services

52.209-6, Protecting the Government Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment

52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items

52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification - Commercial Items

52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial

52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders

52.217-8, Option to Extend Services

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

52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting

52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation

52.222-3, Convict Labor

52.222-19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies

52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999)

52.222-26, Equal Opportunity

52.222-35, Equal Opportunity Veterans

52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities

52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relation Act

52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons

52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706

52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification

52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

52.225-1, Buy American- Supplies

52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases

52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration

52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations

52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

52.233-3, Protest After Award

52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim

52.243-1, Changes – Fixed Price

52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference

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

252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product

252.204-7004 Alt A, System for Award Management

252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls

252.209-7001 Disclosure of Ownership or Control by Government of a Terrorist Country

252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item Structure

252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation

252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items

252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program

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

252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea

252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea

NOTE: ALL OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) BEFORE BEING ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION FOR AWARD. Information concerning SAM requirements may be viewed via the internet at www.sam.gov

Interested parties must include, with their quote, their CAGE code and a completed 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification or state that the offeror has completed Offeror Representations and Certification.

Interested parties may submit quotes for consideration by the Government to stacy.d.thurman@usace.army.mil not later than 29 May 2020 – 1400  P.M., CST. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Please reference W81EWF00999430/Janitorial Services in all correspondence. 

Offerors should check the FedBizOpps website often for new solicitations and/or changes (AMENDMENTS) to existing ones.

Responses to this announcement must be complete and include Past Performance, Technical Capability, and Pricing in accordance with the bid schedule including options.

Any questions shall be emailed to Stacy.D.Thurman@usace.army.mil. It is the interested Offerors' responsibility to check FedBizOpps for updated information.

Place of Performance:

USACE, Field Research Facility

1261 Duck Road

Duck, NC  27949