Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and... 1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 2. This solicitation is for a firm fixed?price service contract. The period of performance is a base period from March 01, 2020 through February 28, 2021 and 4 (four) possible option years. Quoted prices shall include all costs necessary to perform the work. 3. Simplified acquisition procedures will be used for this requirement per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13. This requirement is being offered as a Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.219-6. In accordance with Agricultural Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) 452.219-70 Size Standard and NAICS Code Information: The North American Industrial Classification System Code(s) and business size standard(s) describing the products and/or services to be acquired under this solicitation is: NAICS Code 561720 Janitorial Services Size Standard $19.5 Mil. 4. Any questions pertaining to this Request for Quotes (RFQ) shall be directed to Jeanine Goral, by email to: Jeanine.J.Goral@usda.gov no later than 4 days before quotes are due. 5. ALL CONTRACTORS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) PRIOR TO CONTRACT AWARD. Go to www.sam.gov to register. If already registered, please make sure that your registration is up to date and that you have completed all FAR representations and certifications. 6. You may email your Quote directly to Jeanine Goral before the time specified on the solicitation. Send quotes to: Jeanine.J.Goral@ usda.gov. 7. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is a tax exempt agency. (Exempt from State and Federal tax) Tax ID Number: 41-0696271. Tax exempt# 4700. 8. Evaluations will be conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13) with award based on best value (See provision 52.212?2 for factors). 9. Interested vendors must submit all requested information to be considered for award (See Provision 52.212?2 at the end of this document for complete information). Quoted price shall include all costs necessary to perform the work. Quoters are responsible for ensuring completeness of quotations. The Government may evaluate solely on the information provided in the quotation. Quotations that include additional terms may be excluded from consideration. Alternate Pricing Schedules will not be considered. Quotations must include a price for all items in the solicitation to be eligible for award. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for the options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of the option(s) will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). 10. This solicitation is issued as a 100% small business set?aside. 11. It is recommended that vendors visit and inspect the site where services are to be performed. To schedule a site visit, please contact: Peter (Pete) Grace @ 321-745-6490 The hours available are: Monday – Friday from 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. Best Time to Visit: By appointment only, with best opportunities on Thursday or on other days 7:00-8:00 and 2:30-3:30.