Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant Health Inspection Services, Agricultural Marketing Services, National Science Lab in Gastonia, NC is in need of a Firm Fixed Priced commercial service ... The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant Health Inspection Services, Agricultural Marketing Services, National Science Lab in Gastonia, NC is in need of a Firm Fixed Priced commercial service contract for Rental of two (2) eight yard dumpster with pickup two times weekly. The period of performance will be for twelve months and four possible twelve month option periods. The vendor must meet all qualifications set forth by the City of Gastonia and State of North Carolina to provide such services. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.237-1 - Site Visit: Interested parties are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. Site visits are at the discretion of the facility and are by appointment only. Proper government issued identification is required. Please contact the following individual at the facility to find out what days they will be receiving vendors so that the proper security arrangements may be made. Charles Lay Ph# 704-833-1522 Email: Charles.Lay@usda.gov USDA/AMS/S & T /LD/ Natl Sci Lab Suite B 801 Summit Crossing Place Gastonia, NC 28054 ***PLEASE CHECK location address and be sure transportation cost is feasible. There will be no reimbursement for transportation or communication costs for this location. The US Department of Labor Wage Determination WD 2015-4424 , Revision 14, Dated 04/28/2020 , for Gaston County, North Carolina, where the work will be performed Apply to this Service. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 562111 – (Solid Waste Collection). The Small Business Standard Size is $ 41.5Mil. The solicitation will be issued as a 100% Small Business Set Aside. The Government intends to provide the full package for solicitation number 12639520Q0243 and all amendments via this web site. The Federal Government is not responsible for notifications to interested parties regarding the issuance of the solicitation nor any of its amendments. It is the responsibility of interested parties to check this website periodically for updates. Telephone and email requests will not be accepted Anyone interested in doing business with the USDA must first obtain a Dunn and Bradstreet number. If your company does not have a DUNS number, you may contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one by calling 1- 866-705-5711or via the following website: http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform Anyone interested in doing business with the USDA must also first be listed in the government’s System for Award Management known as SAM.gov. You may register on line with SAM.gov. A prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. Interested persons may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the Beta SAM database accessed through http://sam.gov or by calling 1-866-606-8220 ***REGISTRATION IS FREE***