Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The Q&A is as follows: Q1. We would like to know if this is a brand new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / p... The Q&A is as follows: Q1. We would like to know if this is a brand new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number? answer. This is a brand new contract. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial supplies and services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 as supplemented with FAR 13 and additional information included in this notice. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-04. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION AND A SEPARATE SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The solicitation number for this acquisition is 123A9425Q0034 and is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The NAICS Code for this solicitation is 334516 and the Product Service Code is 6640. This is issued as a small business set-aside. This will be awarded as Firm-Fixed Price. Prospective Offerors are responsible for downloading the solicitation and any amendments from https://www.sam.gov. The Government reserves the right to award an order without discussions if the Contracting Officer determines that the initial offer is providing best value and discussions are not necessary. However, the Offeror may be given the opportunity to clarify certain aspects of its Proposal, or to resolve minor or clerical errors. Discussion may be needed if significant questions which may affect the award decision arise during evaluation. The Government intends to issue a Purchase Order. ***The solicitation does not commit the Government to pay any cost for the preparation and submission of a proposal. It is also advised that the Contracting Officer (CO) is the only individual who can legally commit and obligate the Government to the expenditure of public funds in connection with the proposed acquisition. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after closing date, with no obligation to the offeror by the government.***