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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial service prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial service prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 12805B22Q0179 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-04. The associated NAICS Code is 561720 and the Small Business Size Standard is $19.5 Million. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Plains Area, requires custodial services for the NBAF campus to include 6 buildings with multiple floors. The Government intends to award single firm fixed price purchase order with option years. The requirements are further detail in the attached Requirements Document. The DELIVERY ADDRESS is: National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) 1980 Denison Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502 DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by: One (1) original fully completed and signed SF 1449 Offer page (complete block 30), acknowledgment of all amendments by completing blocks 15a, b, and c of the Amendment SF30 Quote pricing document. Document shall provide detailed pricing breakout of all costs, labor, equipment, supplies for the base year and each option year. This will be utilized for a price realism analysis to ensure the offered amount can physically be executed in the time proposed and supplies required. Bid Schedule (MS Excel Interactive Document) Attachment 3. Offeror Shall provide the completed Attachment 3 with annual pricing. Past Performance Documentation - Offerors shall provide at least (2) past performance references for custodial/janitorial services for federal or state awarded contracts awarded within the past (5) years. The references must include similar size/scope custodial services at a federal or state facility Site Visit Attendance – Offeror shall attend a site visit to quote this requirement. Site visits may be arranged Monday-Friday 8-3pm Central time. A site visit will be coordinated for the week of 05/16 - 05/20. Please contact Shane Pope shane.pope@usda.gov to register for the visit. To attend the site, visit your information must be submitted to security for access to the facility 1 week in advance so please coordinate early. To meet the requirement of the site visit, prime contractors must have an employee directly employed by said company. If you do not attend a site visit you cannot provide a quote for this requirement. FAR clauses 52.211-6, 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached clauses and provisions document. Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document. The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering three major areas: technical acceptance, past performance and price. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quote meets the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation methodology. All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 5:00 p.m. Central Time, on or before 31 May 2022. Quotations are to be sent via email to Shane Pope at shane.pope@usda.gov . Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award. Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.