Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12, as supplemented with additional informat... This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation issued as Request for Proposal (RFP) 1244222R0007. FAR clauses and provisions enclosed within this RFP are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-101 and are available in full text through Internet access at http://www.acquisition.gov/far. The National Forests and Grasslands in Texas located at 2221 N. Raguet Street, Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas 75904 have a requirement to perform janitorial services at the Forest Supervisor's office in Lufkin, TX as further detailed in the Performance Work Statement. The total square footage of the two story office building is 21,600 sf, the restrooms in the warehouse are about 400 sf. This solicitation will result in a single award on the basis of technical capability, past performance, and price as best meets the needs of the Government. The proposed contracts will have a base period, which runs through April 30, 2023, and two option years, which if exercised could extend contract performance through April 30, 2025. There is no guarantee that any options will be exercised by the Government. Site visit is not mandatory for award consideration but is highly encouraged. The Government will not reimburse any cost incurred. You may request a site visit, directions and/or technical questions, by contacting Theresa Nix at 936-639-8548 or theresa.nix@usda.gov. The office is located on 2221 N. Raguet St, Lufkin, TX. The Contractor shall assign to the contract proposal a list of personnel who will actually be doing the hands-on work. If awarded and there is a change of 2 or more staff, the contract may result in termination with no advance notice. The USDA Forest Service encourages the participation of small, disadvantaged, service disabled veteran, and women owned business enterprises. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561720 and the small business size standard is $19.5 million. The solicitation for this project will be available only through the Federal Business Opportunities website www.fbo.gov. The proposed contract is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. All responsible, qualified small businesses may submit an offer which will be considered by the Forest Service. Performance of this contract is subject to the Service Contract Act. Offerors are encouraged to visit the Department of Labor Wage Determinations Online website (sam.gov) to determine prevailing wage rates in Angelina County, Texas, prior to submitting an offer. Offerors shall be registered at the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) to be eligible for award. This is not a new requirement, past contract # is 127DF519C0001. No other information will be provided. All questions regarding this solicitation may be directed to Rakeem Bolden, rakeem.bolden@usda.gov with the subject line 12444222R0007 inquiry. Email offers to rakeem.bolden@usda.gov by Mach 28, 2022 no later than 2:00 pm central with subject line 12444222R0007 offer. No mail or fax copies will be accepted. RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS RECEIVED The incumbent contractor is ADVENTUS TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED (HOUSTON, TX). This solicitation replaces award 127DF519C0001; the option year two value of that contract (2021) was $16,375.20. There are two receptacles in the back parking lot There is a closet upstairs and one downstairs in the main office to store equipment and supplies. The government will provide sanitizer for the dispensers No, the vendor doesn't have tp change put the air and heating filters.