Janitorial Services

Added: Oct 26, 2012 5:58 pm 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation is attached. The solicitation number is AG-32SD-S-13-MD02 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS code is 561720, business size standard is $16.5 million. This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-61.

This procurement requires the use of biobased products to the extent that such products are reasonably available, meet agency or relevant industry performance standards, and are reasonably priced. Where available, these products should first be acquired from among qualified products that fall under the umbrella of items designated through the Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement Program (FB4P).

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Southwestern Cotton Ginning Research Laboratory, 300 E College Drive, Mesilla Park, New Mexico 88047 has a requirement for janitorial services. This requirement consists of 5 contract line item numbers for services for a base year and 4 (12 month) options years. The price schedule, statement of work and service wage determination is included as attachments to this notice. The Statement of Work contains information for attending an organized site visit.

Each offeror shall include their proposed delivery schedule as part of their quotation. Acceptance and FOB point are destination. In order to be considered for award offerors shall provide a quotation on company letterhead and include with the bid schedule detailing the unit pricing and references for the proposed item. A minimum of 5 references is required and must have received the proposed services within the last three calendar years (Government references preferred but will accept commercial references).

The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS applies, with the following clauses 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options; 52.217-6, Option for Increased Quantity; 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233, Protest after award, and FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts; FAR 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts; FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-33,Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration; applicable to this acquisition; FAR 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE; FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; FAR 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification; FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS, with this offer; a copy of this provision may be obtained at www.acquisition.gov/far. Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government MUST register with the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting quotation. The SAM is the Government repository, which retains information on Government contractors. You may register online at www.sam.gov. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.fbo.gov. Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of these documents (if any). It is the offerors responsibility to monitor the site for release of the solicitation and any related documents. Furnish quotations to Michael Douglas, Contracting Officer, no later than the response date and time listed in this solicitation. Quotations must be received in writing via facsimile, Email or mail to the contacts listed above.