Janitoral 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. Solicitation number 12661218B0010 is issued

as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those

in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-73. The associated NAICS code is 561720.

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

The USDA in Fargo, ND is looking for janitorial services:

Minimum Specifications:

Approx. total square footage is 65,323

Clean Restrooms thoroughly including floors: daily all restrooms including the greenhouse

Clean Lunch Room: daily

Trash pickup office, conference rooms, labs and greenhouse trashes

Vacuum Offices and Conference rooms and Atrium every two weeks at a minimum or as needed.

Sweep and mop labs every two weeks at a minimum or as needed

Window cleaning every two weeks at a minimum or as needed; windows vary in size and shape

Dusting light fixtures and window wells every two weeks or as needed

Keep restrooms stocked with toilet paper and hand towels

Standard supplies will be supplied by the USDA in accordance with

our policies. Requests for supplies may be submitted in writing to the

contracting officer for approval; in which the USDA would provide if

approved.

Any other requests that come from the contracting officer within reasonable demands for a standard janitorial

responsibility position.

8 hours required daily during normal operating hours 8-5 Not to exceed 40 hours weekly

Monthly with a 60 days' termination

USDA will provide paid days for all Federal Holidays (listed below) and when the center is closed for

Inclement weather.

Sick leave is NOT provided and in the event of an illness the USDA expects the services to be covered by

the company.

New Year's Day January 1

Martin L. King Birthday Third Monday in January

President's Day Third Monday in February

Memorial Day Last Monday in May

Independence Day July 4

Labor Day First Monday in September

52.202-1 Definitions (Nov 2013)

52.204-7 System for Award Management (Jul. 2013)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Jul. 2013)

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations

52.211.6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999)

52.222-19 Child Labor--- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2014)

52.232-1 Payments (Apr. 1984)

52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payments (Feb. 2002)

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (May 2014)

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerate Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013)

52.243-1 Changes - Fixed Price (Aug. 1987)

52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies - Fixed Price (Aug. 1996)

52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed Price) (Short Form) (Apr. 1984)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Dec. 2013)

52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service And Construction Contracts. (Sept 2013)

52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts (May 2008)

52.222-52 Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Certain Services--Certification (May 2014)

Please make sure quotes are valid until 09/30/2018.

Email Quote to connie.faulkner@ars.usda.gov

This is a Buy Best Value acquisition. The Government will award a Purchase Order resulting from this

Request for Quotes to the responsible offeror whose quote is conforming to the solicitation and represents

the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall

be used to evaluate offers:

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

1. Past Performance -

Quotes will be evaluated based on the offeor's past performance as provided by the offerors references.

2. Offeror's Technical Solution-

The Government will evaluate the performance of the offeror's product for capability and performance.

3. Quality and Reliability-

Quotes will be evaluated on the offeror's product for its level of Quality and Reliability.

4. Price-

The quoted price is fair and reasonable.

NOTE:

All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price.

Factors and sub-factors are prioritized in the following order of importance (i.e. most important first, least

important last) for award evaluation 2, 3, 1, 4.

The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes, considering the evaluation factors above,

and will award to that offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government.

Current contract expires 08/31/2018; awarded to Sharp Cleaning Services LLC, Moorhead, MN 56560

$38,400 total contract award to date. AG-6612-P-17-0030 is the expiring contract.

52.232-18 Availability of Funds.

Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent

upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made.

No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available

to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability,

to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

Inspection and Acceptance Terms:

at destination.

Representations:

and Certifications -- Commercial Items.

Applicable Provisions:

Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-7 System for Award

Management: AGAR 452.204-70 Inquiries; FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interests when Subcontracting

with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment; FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offers-Commercial

Items; FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (filled in as follows: Technical specifications/support, and price);

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions

Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items; AGAR 452.219-70 Size Standard and

NAICS Code Information; FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities

and Remedies; FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity Employment;

FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons;

FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on

Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.225-25 Prohibitions on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or

Transactions Relating to Iran-Reps and Certs; FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central

Contractor Registration; FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award; FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract;

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitations Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference.

Invoices must be submitted into the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). IPP is a government-wide secure web-based

payment information service offered free of charge to government agencies and their suppliers by the

U.S. Department of Treasury's Financial Management Service (FMS).

One-time enrollment in IPP means that you will receive a series of e-mails from Treasury services.

The first email will have the IPP Logon ID and link to the IPP application. A second e-mail, containing the password will

be sent within 24 hours. Once you receive these emails, please login to the IPP application and complete the registration

process. Benefits of registering with IPP include the ability for your company to create invoices directly from a contract

award and submit them electronically, as well as:

• 
  
• e-mail notification when invoice(s) are paid
  
• online payment history
  
• remittance download
  

The e-mail notification of payment is sent when a payment is distributed to your bank account and will include all

pertinent payment information.

The IPP Customer Support Desk is available to assist users Monday through Friday (excluding bank holidays) from

8:00AM - 6:00PM ET, including answering any questions related to accessing IPP or completing the registration process.

Their toll-free number is 1-866-973-3131 2 or they can be reached at: IPPCustomerSupport@fms.treas.gov.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Controller Operations Division Help Desk at:

1-877-243-3072 or cod.help@usda.gov.

The successful vendor must be enrolled in IPP to submit invoices and receive payment.

If the successful vendor firm is already enrolled in IPP invoices are to be submitted under the vendors existing IPP

enrollment.

Clause 52.223-2 requires: The contractor shall report to the environmental point of contact, with a copy to the

Contracting Officer, on the product types and dollar value of any USDA-designated biobased products purchased by the

contractor during the previous fiscal year. The report must be submitted not later than October 31 of each year during

contract performance and at the end of contract performance. See list of attachments for categories of Biobased products,

this list and linked descriptions can be found at http://cfr.regstoday.com/7CFR3201.aspx

The environmental point of contact is:

Ron Buckhalt

RonB.Buckhalt@dm.usda.gov

Phone: 202-205-4008

Energy Efficient Products

Energy policy acts of 1992, 2005, 2007 and Executive Order 13423 require the purchase of energy efficient products-

either those labeled "ENERGY STAR" or designated by the U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Management

Program (FEMP). The requirement applies both to direct purchases and contracted services, including contracts for

design, construction, renovation, or maintenance of a public building. For contracted services, the contractor must

provide ENERGY STAR, FEMP qualified, or other energy efficient products.

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. A DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet)

number is required in order to register.

The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of AgriculturePlease include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror RepresentationsSupplies will be inspected and accepted by the End User / Purchasing Agent.

Added: Jun 14, 2018 7:51 am Modified: Jun 19, 2018 12:28 pmTrack Changes

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. Solicitation number 12661218B0010 is issued

as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those

in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-73. The associated NAICS code is 561720.

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

The USDA in Fargo, ND is looking for janitorial services:

Minimum Specifications:

Approx. total square footage is 65,323

Clean Restrooms thoroughly including floors: daily all restrooms including the greenhouse

Clean Lunch Room: daily

Trash pickup office, conference rooms, labs and greenhouse trashes

Vacuum Offices and Conference rooms and Atrium every two weeks at a minimum or as needed.

Sweep and mop labs every two weeks at a minimum or as needed

Window cleaning every two weeks at a minimum or as needed; windows vary in size and shape

Dusting light fixtures and window wells every two weeks or as needed

Keep restrooms stocked with toilet paper and hand towels

Standard supplies will be supplied by the USDA in accordance with

our policies. Requests for supplies may be submitted in writing to the

contracting officer for approval; in which the USDA would provide if

approved.

Any other requests that come from the contracting officer within reasonable demands for a standard janitorial

responsibility position.

8 hours required daily during normal operating hours 8-5 Not to exceed 40 hours weekly

Monthly with a 60 days' termination

USDA will provide paid days for all Federal Holidays (listed below) and when the center is closed for

Inclement weather.

Sick leave is NOT provided and in the event of an illness the USDA expects the services to be covered by

the company.

New Year's Day January 1

Martin L. King Birthday Third Monday in January

President's Day Third Monday in February

Memorial Day Last Monday in May

Independence Day July 4

Labor Day First Monday in September

52.202-1 Definitions (Nov 2013)

52.204-7 System for Award Management (Jul. 2013)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Jul. 2013)

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations

52.211.6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999)

52.222-19 Child Labor--- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2014)

52.232-1 Payments (Apr. 1984)

52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payments (Feb. 2002)

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (May 2014)

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerate Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013)

52.243-1 Changes - Fixed Price (Aug. 1987)

52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies - Fixed Price (Aug. 1996)

52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed Price) (Short Form) (Apr. 1984)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Dec. 2013)

52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service And Construction Contracts. (Sept 2013)

52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts (May 2008)

52.222-52 Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Certain Services--Certification (May 2014)

Please make sure quotes are valid until 09/30/2018.

Email Quote to connie.faulkner@ars.usda.gov

This is a Buy Best Value acquisition. The Government will award a Purchase Order resulting from this

Request for Quotes to the responsible offeror whose quote is conforming to the solicitation and represents

the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall

be used to evaluate offers:

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

1. Past Performance -

Quotes will be evaluated based on the offeor's past performance as provided by the offerors references.

2. Offeror's Technical Solution-

The Government will evaluate the performance of the offeror's product for capability and performance.

3. Quality and Reliability-

Quotes will be evaluated on the offeror's product for its level of Quality and Reliability.

4. Price-

The quoted price is fair and reasonable.

NOTE:

All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price.

Factors and sub-factors are prioritized in the following order of importance (i.e. most important first, least

important last) for award evaluation 2, 3, 1, 4.

The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes, considering the evaluation factors above,

and will award to that offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government.

Current contract expires 08/31/2018; awarded to Sharp Cleaning Services LLC, Moorhead, MN 56560

$38,400 total contract award to date. AG-6612-P-17-0030 is the expiring contract.

52.232-18 Availability of Funds.

Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent

upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made.

No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available

to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability,

to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

Inspection and Acceptance Terms:

at destination.

Representations:

and Certifications -- Commercial Items.

Applicable Provisions:

Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-7 System for Award

Management: AGAR 452.204-70 Inquiries; FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interests when Subcontracting

with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment; FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offers-Commercial

Items; FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (filled in as follows: Technical specifications/support, and price);

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions

Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items; AGAR 452.219-70 Size Standard and

NAICS Code Information; FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities

and Remedies; FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity Employment;

FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons;

FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on

Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.225-25 Prohibitions on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or

Transactions Relating to Iran-Reps and Certs; FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central

Contractor Registration; FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award; FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract;

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitations Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference.

Invoices must be submitted into the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). IPP is a government-wide secure web-based

payment information service offered free of charge to government agencies and their suppliers by the

U.S. Department of Treasury's Financial Management Service (FMS).

One-time enrollment in IPP means that you will receive a series of e-mails from Treasury services.

The first email will have the IPP Logon ID and link to the IPP application. A second e-mail, containing the password will

be sent within 24 hours. Once you receive these emails, please login to the IPP application and complete the registration

process. Benefits of registering with IPP include the ability for your company to create invoices directly from a contract

award and submit them electronically, as well as:

The e-mail notification of payment is sent when a payment is distributed to your bank account and will include all

pertinent payment information.

The IPP Customer Support Desk is available to assist users Monday through Friday (excluding bank holidays) from

8:00AM - 6:00PM ET, including answering any questions related to accessing IPP or completing the registration process.

Their toll-free number is 1-866-973-3131 2 or they can be reached at: IPPCustomerSupport@fms.treas.gov.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Controller Operations Division Help Desk at:

1-877-243-3072 or cod.help@usda.gov.

The successful vendor must be enrolled in IPP to submit invoices and receive payment.

If the successful vendor firm is already enrolled in IPP invoices are to be submitted under the vendors existing IPP

enrollment.

Clause 52.223-2 requires: The contractor shall report to the environmental point of contact, with a copy to the

Contracting Officer, on the product types and dollar value of any USDA-designated biobased products purchased by the

contractor during the previous fiscal year. The report must be submitted not later than October 31 of each year during

contract performance and at the end of contract performance. See list of attachments for categories of Biobased products,

this list and linked descriptions can be found at http://cfr.regstoday.com/7CFR3201.aspx

The environmental point of contact is:

Ron Buckhalt

RonB.Buckhalt@dm.usda.gov

Phone: 202-205-4008

Energy Efficient Products

Energy policy acts of 1992, 2005, 2007 and Executive Order 13423 require the purchase of energy efficient products-

either those labeled "ENERGY STAR" or designated by the U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Management

Program (FEMP). The requirement applies both to direct purchases and contracted services, including contracts for

design, construction, renovation, or maintenance of a public building. For contracted services, the contractor must

provide ENERGY STAR, FEMP qualified, or other energy efficient products.

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. A DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet)

number is required in order to register.

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. Solicitation number 12661218B0010 is issued
as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in
effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-73. The associated NAICS code is 561720.
This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN):
The USDA in Fargo, ND is looking for janitorial services:
Minimum Specifications:
T
Clean Restrooms thoroughly including floors: daily all restrooms including the greenhouse
Clean Lunch Room: daily
Trash pickup office, conference rooms, labs and greenhouse trashes
Vacuum Offices and Conference rooms and Atrium every two weeks at a minimum or as needed.
Sweep and mop labs every two weeks at a minimum or as needed
Window cleaning every two weeks at a minimum or as needed
Dusting light fixtures and window wells every two weeks or as needed
Keep restrooms stocked with toilet paper and hand towels
Any other requests that come from the contracting officer within reasonable demands for a standard janitorial
responsibility position.
8 hours daily during normal operating hours 8-5
Not to exceed 40 hours weekly
Monthly with a 60 days termination
USDA will pay provide paid days for all Federal Holidays (listed below) and when the center is closed for
Inclement weather.
Sick leave is NOT provided and in the event of an illness the USADA expects the services to be covered by
the company.
New Year's Day January 1*
Martin L. King Birthday Third Monday in January
President's Day Third Monday in February
Memorial Day Last Monday in May
Independence Day July 4*
Labor Day First Monday in September
Columbus Day Second Monday in October
Veterans Day November 11*
Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November
Christmas Day December 25*
52.202-1 Definitions (Nov 2013)
52.204-7 System for Award Management (Jul. 2013)
52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Jul. 2013)
52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations
52.211.6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999)
52.222-19 Child Labor--- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2014)
52.232-1 Payments (Apr. 1984)
52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payments (Feb. 2002)
52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (May 2014)
52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013)
52.232-40 Providing Accelerate Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013)
52.243-1 Changes - Fixed Price (Aug. 1987)
52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies - Fixed Price (Aug. 1996)
52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed Price) (Short Form) (Apr. 1984)
52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Dec. 2013)
52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service And Construction Contracts. (Sept 2013)
52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts (May 2008)
52.222-52 Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Certain Services--Certification (May 2014)
Please make sure quotes are valid until 09/30/2018.
Email Quote to connie.faulkner@ars.usda.gov
This is a Buy Best Value acquisition. The Government will award a Purchase Order resulting from this
Request for Quotes to the responsible offeror whose quote is conforming to the solicitation and represents
the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall
be used to evaluate offers:
EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD
1. Past Performance -
Quotes will be evaluated based on the offeor's past performance as provided by the offerors references.
2. Offeror's Technical Solution-
The Government will evaluate the performance of the offeror's product for capability and performance.
3. Quality and Reliability-
Quotes will be evaluated on the offeror's product for its level of Quality and Reliability.
4. Price-
The quoted price is fair and reasonable.
NOTE:
All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price.
Factors and sub-factors are prioritized in the following order of importance (i.e. most important first, least
important last) for award evaluation 2, 3, 1, 4.
The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes, considering the evaluation factors above,
and will award to that offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government.
52.232-18 Availability of Funds.
Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent
upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made.
No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available
to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability,
to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.
Inspection and Acceptance Terms: Supplies will be inspected and accepted by the End User / Purchasing Agent
at destination.
Representations: Please include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations
and Certifications -- Commercial Items.
Applicable Provisions: The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture
Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-7 System for Award
Management: AGAR 452.204-70 Inquiries; FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interests when Subcontracting
with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment; FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offers-Commercial
Items; FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (filled in as follows: Technical specifications/support, and price);
FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions
Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items; AGAR 452.219-70 Size Standard and
NAICS Code Information; FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities
and Remedies; FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity Employment;
FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons;
FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on
Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.225-25 Prohibitions on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or
Transactions Relating to Iran-Reps and Certs; FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central
Contractor Registration; FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award; FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract;
FAR 52.252-1 Solicitations Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference.
Invoices must be submitted into the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). IPP is a government-wide secure web-based
payment information service offered free of charge to government agencies and their suppliers by the
U.S. Department of Treasury's Financial Management Service (FMS).
One-time enrollment in IPP means that you will receive a series of e-mails from Treasury services.
The first email will have the IPP Logon ID and link to the IPP application. A second e-mail, containing the password will
be sent within 24 hours. Once you receive these emails, please login to the IPP application and complete the registration
process. Benefits of registering with IPP include the ability for your company to create invoices directly from a contract
award and submit them electronically, as well as:
· e-mail notification when invoice(s) are paid
· online payment history
· remittance download
The e-mail notification of payment is sent when a payment is distributed to your bank account and will include all
pertinent payment information.
The IPP Customer Support Desk is available to assist users Monday through Friday (excluding bank holidays) from
8:00AM - 6:00PM ET, including answering any questions related to accessing IPP or completing the registration process.
Their toll-free number is 1-866-973-3131 2 or they can be reached at: IPPCustomerSupport@fms.treas.gov.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Controller Operations Division Help Desk at:
1-877-243-3072 or cod.help@usda.gov.
The successful vendor must be enrolled in IPP to submit invoices and receive payment.
If the successful vendor firm is already enrolled in IPP invoices are to be submitted under the vendors existing IPP
enrollment.
Clause 52.223-2 requires: The contractor shall report to the environmental point of contact, with a copy to the
Contracting Officer, on the product types and dollar value of any USDA-designated biobased products purchased by the
contractor during the previous fiscal year. The report must be submitted not later than October 31 of each year during
contract performance and at the end of contract performance. See list of attachments for categories of Biobased products,
this list and linked descriptions can be found at http://cfr.regstoday.com/7CFR3201.aspx
The environmental point of contact is:
Ron Buckhalt
RonB.Buckhalt@dm.usda.gov
Phone: 202-205-4008
Energy Efficient Products
Energy policy acts of 1992, 2005, 2007 and Executive Order 13423 require the purchase of energy efficient products-
either those labeled "ENERGY STAR" or designated by the U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Management
Program (FEMP). The requirement applies both to direct purchases and contracted services, including contracts for
design, construction, renovation, or maintenance of a public building. For contracted services, the contractor must
provide ENERGY STAR, FEMP qualified, or other energy efficient products.
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. A DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet)
number is required in order to register..

Added: Jun 14, 2018 7:51 am 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. Solicitation number 12661218B0010 is issued
as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in
effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-73. The associated NAICS code is 561720.
This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN):
The USDA in Fargo, ND is looking for janitorial services:
Minimum Specifications:
T
Clean Restrooms thoroughly including floors: daily all restrooms including the greenhouse
Clean Lunch Room: daily
Trash pickup office, conference rooms, labs and greenhouse trashes
Vacuum Offices and Conference rooms and Atrium every two weeks at a minimum or as needed.
Sweep and mop labs every two weeks at a minimum or as needed
Window cleaning every two weeks at a minimum or as needed
Dusting light fixtures and window wells every two weeks or as needed
Keep restrooms stocked with toilet paper and hand towels
Any other requests that come from the contracting officer within reasonable demands for a standard janitorial
responsibility position.
8 hours daily during normal operating hours 8-5
Not to exceed 40 hours weekly
Monthly with a 60 days termination
USDA will pay provide paid days for all Federal Holidays (listed below) and when the center is closed for
Inclement weather.
Sick leave is NOT provided and in the event of an illness the USADA expects the services to be covered by
the company.
New Year's Day January 1*
Martin L. King Birthday Third Monday in January
President's Day Third Monday in February
Memorial Day Last Monday in May
Independence Day July 4*
Labor Day First Monday in September
Columbus Day Second Monday in October
Veterans Day November 11*
Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November
Christmas Day December 25*
52.202-1 Definitions (Nov 2013)
52.204-7 System for Award Management (Jul. 2013)
52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Jul. 2013)
52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations
52.211.6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999)
52.222-19 Child Labor--- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2014)
52.232-1 Payments (Apr. 1984)
52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payments (Feb. 2002)
52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (May 2014)
52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013)
52.232-40 Providing Accelerate Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013)
52.243-1 Changes - Fixed Price (Aug. 1987)
52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies - Fixed Price (Aug. 1996)
52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed Price) (Short Form) (Apr. 1984)
52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Dec. 2013)
52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service And Construction Contracts. (Sept 2013)
52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts (May 2008)
52.222-52 Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Certain Services--Certification (May 2014)
Please make sure quotes are valid until 09/30/2018.
Email Quote to connie.faulkner@ars.usda.gov
This is a Buy Best Value acquisition. The Government will award a Purchase Order resulting from this
Request for Quotes to the responsible offeror whose quote is conforming to the solicitation and represents
the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall
be used to evaluate offers:
EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD
1. Past Performance -
Quotes will be evaluated based on the offeor's past performance as provided by the offerors references.
2. Offeror's Technical Solution-
The Government will evaluate the performance of the offeror's product for capability and performance.
3. Quality and Reliability-
Quotes will be evaluated on the offeror's product for its level of Quality and Reliability.
4. Price-
The quoted price is fair and reasonable.
NOTE:
All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price.
Factors and sub-factors are prioritized in the following order of importance (i.e. most important first, least
important last) for award evaluation 2, 3, 1, 4.
The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes, considering the evaluation factors above,
and will award to that offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government.
52.232-18 Availability of Funds.
Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent
upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made.
No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available
to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability,
to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.
Inspection and Acceptance Terms: Supplies will be inspected and accepted by the End User / Purchasing Agent
at destination.
Representations: Please include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations
and Certifications -- Commercial Items.
Applicable Provisions: The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture
Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-7 System for Award
Management: AGAR 452.204-70 Inquiries; FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interests when Subcontracting
with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment; FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offers-Commercial
Items; FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (filled in as follows: Technical specifications/support, and price);
FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions
Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items; AGAR 452.219-70 Size Standard and
NAICS Code Information; FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities
and Remedies; FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity Employment;
FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons;
FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on
Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.225-25 Prohibitions on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or
Transactions Relating to Iran-Reps and Certs; FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central
Contractor Registration; FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award; FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract;
FAR 52.252-1 Solicitations Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference.
Invoices must be submitted into the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). IPP is a government-wide secure web-based
payment information service offered free of charge to government agencies and their suppliers by the
U.S. Department of Treasury's Financial Management Service (FMS).
One-time enrollment in IPP means that you will receive a series of e-mails from Treasury services.
The first email will have the IPP Logon ID and link to the IPP application. A second e-mail, containing the password will
be sent within 24 hours. Once you receive these emails, please login to the IPP application and complete the registration
process. Benefits of registering with IPP include the ability for your company to create invoices directly from a contract
award and submit them electronically, as well as:
· e-mail notification when invoice(s) are paid
· online payment history
· remittance download
The e-mail notification of payment is sent when a payment is distributed to your bank account and will include all
pertinent payment information.
The IPP Customer Support Desk is available to assist users Monday through Friday (excluding bank holidays) from
8:00AM - 6:00PM ET, including answering any questions related to accessing IPP or completing the registration process.
Their toll-free number is 1-866-973-3131 2 or they can be reached at: IPPCustomerSupport@fms.treas.gov.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Controller Operations Division Help Desk at:
1-877-243-3072 or cod.help@usda.gov.
The successful vendor must be enrolled in IPP to submit invoices and receive payment.
If the successful vendor firm is already enrolled in IPP invoices are to be submitted under the vendors existing IPP
enrollment.
Clause 52.223-2 requires: The contractor shall report to the environmental point of contact, with a copy to the
Contracting Officer, on the product types and dollar value of any USDA-designated biobased products purchased by the
contractor during the previous fiscal year. The report must be submitted not later than October 31 of each year during
contract performance and at the end of contract performance. See list of attachments for categories of Biobased products,
this list and linked descriptions can be found at http://cfr.regstoday.com/7CFR3201.aspx
The environmental point of contact is:
Ron Buckhalt
RonB.Buckhalt@dm.usda.gov
Phone: 202-205-4008
Energy Efficient Products
Energy policy acts of 1992, 2005, 2007 and Executive Order 13423 require the purchase of energy efficient products-
either those labeled "ENERGY STAR" or designated by the U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Management
Program (FEMP). The requirement applies both to direct purchases and contracted services, including contracts for
design, construction, renovation, or maintenance of a public building. For contracted services, the contractor must
provide ENERGY STAR, FEMP qualified, or other energy efficient products.
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. A DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet)
number is required in order to register.