Housekeeping Services for the John F. Kennedy Center

This is not a request for proposal.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts located in Washington DC is providing this announcement to notify of its plan to solicit a federal contract for Housekeeping Services. In compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 19.203, this requirement will be sought as a competitive set-aside to qualified, eligible 8 (a) firms. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 561720 and the Small Business Size Standard is $16.5 million. The contract's period of performance is a base period plus four (4) one-year options, if exercised and subject to the availability of funds. The potential firms must be a certified 8 (a) small business with the Small Business Administration (SBA) at the time of its written offer.

The housekeeping services shall be performed in accordance with Kennedy Center quality standards and requirements as outlined in the upcoming RFP. The contractor shall provide all management, supervision, staff, equipment, materials and supplies as necessary to provide housekeeping and related services. Services are typically to be provided on a seven-day per week schedule.

The Kennedy Center will make the Request for Proposal (RFP) available electronically at www.fedbizopps.gov on or about November 7, 2014. This fedbizopps site provides instructions for downloading the RFP. There will be no bidders list established for this solicitation.

A source selection procedure will be used in accordance with FAR 15.3. A fixed price service contract is contemplated. The goal is to select the proposal that offers the best value to the Government in terms of corporate experience, past performance, technical approach, qualifications and pricing. The emphasis is to select the most advantageous offer by evaluating and comparing factors in addition to price. (Refer to actual RFP when issued.)

This is not a request for proposal.