Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisitions Procedures, will be used. A contractor may be eliminated from consideration without further exchanges if ... This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisitions Procedures, will be used. A contractor may be eliminated from consideration without further exchanges if pricing proposals are not among those Offerors considered most advantageous to the Government. The El Yunque National Forest, Supervisor’s Office (SO) has a requirement for personnel to provide security, security alarm installation for two doors and after-hours alarm service in accordance with the provisions and specifications contained in this solicitation. The Forest Service will reserve the right to make partial award to multiple vendors, if necessary. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for total small businesses associated with NAICS 561612, size standard $22 M. Period of Performance for the resultant contract will be eight (8) months upon contract award (1 Aug 2021 thru 31 Mar 2022) with option months for up to 4 months in accordance with all terms, conditions, provisions, and specifications of the solicitation. This solicitation will result in a Firm Fixed Price contract to a single/multiple offerors determined to be responsive and responsible. Offeror(s) must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) website: https://www.sam.gov/content/home. If at the time of award an Offeror(s) is/are not actively and successfully registered in the SAM database, the Government reserves the right to award to the next prospective Offeror. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the date of posting. It is the Offeror's responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. Clauses and provisions can be found at https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-52-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses. Any questions regarding this solicitation shall be emailed to Purchasing Agent, Nestor Rivera Gonzalez, at nestor.riveragonzalez@usda.gov with a cc to Contracting Officer, Amelia Davila, at amelia.davila-garcia@usda.gov no later than Friday, 25 Jun 2021 1500 hrs EST. Telephonic (verbal) questions will not be addressed. Questions submitted after this date will not be accepted. Address Subject Line: EYNF Security SO Office, 12445021Q0031. Answers will be posted through Contract Opportunities on https://beta.sam.gov by 29 Jun 2021. HOW TO SUBMIT PROPOSAL: Due to current COVID 19 pandemic, quotes will only be accepted via e-mail. Telephone, faxed or in person/mail delivery of proposals will not be accepted. Quotes are due via e-mail no later than Sunday1159 hrs EST, 4 Jul 2021. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to verify quote was received. Quote received after the due date and time shall not be considered. Send e-mail to Purchasing Agent, Nestor Rivera Gonzalez (nestor.riveragonzalez@usda.gov), cc Contracting Officer, Amelia Davila (amelia.davila-garcia@usda.gov)and include Address Subject Line: EYNF Security SO Office, 12445021Q0031 in the subject line of the email. Amendments, if any, to this solicitation will be posted through Contract Opportunities on https://beta.sam.gov. Paper copies of the amendments will NOT be individually mailed. By registering to receive notifications on https://beta.sam.gov, offerors will be notified by email of any new amendments that have been issued. No other notification of amendments will be provided. Potential Offerors are advised that they are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging any amendments to the solicitation. FAILURE to acknowledge an amendment may result in your offer being considered unacceptable. The Government intends to select a single/multiple contractor(s), if necessary, for this acquisition. However, the Government reserves the right not to award a contract at all, depending on the quality of the proposals and prices submitted and the availability of funds. Rejection of Unreasonable Offers: The Government may reject any quote that is evaluated to be unreasonable in terms of program commitments, including contract terms and conditions, or unreasonably high or low in cost when compared to Government estimates, such that the quote is deemed to reflect an inherent lack of competence or failure to comprehend the complexity and risks of the program. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the Offeror to meet all specifications and requirements. When submitting a quote it is very important that all offerors understand it is their responsibility to ensure they meet all requirements of the RFQ, not just those requirements stated in the specification such as terms and conditions, representations and certifications. The quote should not simply rephrase or restate the Government’s requirements, but rather shall provide substantiation as to how the offeror intends to meet the requirements. Offers will ONLY be accepted via e-mail. All other offers will be rejected.