Grounds Maintenance and Snow Removal Services

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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 issued as Request for Proposal (RFP). The Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-88.

The Bureau of the Fiscal Service, on behalf of the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH-W) located in Washington, DC is soliciting for Ground Maintenance and Snow Removal Services as outlined herein.
This RFP is being issued on a unrestricted basis to the open market, under NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a size standard of $7,500,000.00 in annual revenue.

It is anticipated that a fixed-price IDIQ type contract will be awarded as a result of this solicitation, to the offeror who is determined to offer the overall best value.

The attached commercial item clauses, supplemental terms and conditions, instructions to offerors, and evaluation approach apply to this acquisition.

A site visit shall be conducted to provide all Offerors the opportunity to visit the facility and understand the requirements for this solicitation at the Armed Forces Retirement Home, located at 3700 North Capitol Street, Northwest, Washington, DC 20011-8400. GPS Users: Enter "140 Rock Creek Church Road NW, Washington, D.C. 20011" to map the approximate location of Eagle Gate entrance. No questions shall be asked or addressed at the site visit. All questions shall be submitted in writing by the time designated below. The site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Those parties interested in participating in the visit SHALL contact Sherry Lawrence via email at Sherry.Lawrence@afrh.gov or by phone at 202-541-0613 no later than 2:00 p.m. ET, Monday, June 27, 2016. Vendors shall provide a current form of identification (i.e. Driver's License) at the guard station in order to gain access to the campus.

**Limit of 2 representatives per Offeror**

Any questions regarding the requirements of this solicitation must be received no later than 2:00PM (ET) on July 5, 2016 and shall be submitted electronically to the following email address: purchasing@fiscal.treasury.gov. The solicitation number should be listed in the subject like of the message along with "Attn: DD/HS". Questions should cite the applicable section(s), clause, paragraph, and/or page number of the solicitation that they address. Time constraints may preclude responding to questions received after the deadline.

The deadline for proposal submission is 2:00PM (ET) on July 12, 2016. Offerors shall submit proposals electronically to the following address: purchasing@fiscal.treasury.gov. The solicitation number should be listed in the subject like of the message along with "Attn: DD/HS".

Interested offerors may register at http://www.fedbizopps.gov to receive notification when the solicitation and any amendments are issued and available for downloading. Please note that the General Services Administration provides the notification service as a convenience and does not guarantee that notifications will be received by all persons on the mailing list. Therefore, we recommend that you monitor the FedBizOpps site for all information relevant to desired acquisitions. Responses to this request can be emailed to psb1@bpd.treas.gov - Attention: DD/HS.