Inactive Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone) Set-Aside (FAR 19.13)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant Health Inspection Services, Plant Protection and Quarantine Facility in Harlingen TX is in need of a Firm Fixed Priced contract for Janitorial Services... The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant Health Inspection Services, Plant Protection and Quarantine Facility in Harlingen TX is in need of a Firm Fixed Priced contract for Janitorial Services. The period of performance will be for a base year and 4 option years starting October 1, 2023. Pricing shall include all costs necessary to accomplish the services in the statement of work (including but not limited to: overhead, general and administrative, profit, insurance, transportation, labor hours, equipment and supplies) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 561720 Janitorial Services). This solicitation and award will be a 100% competitive HUBZone Set-Aside Program in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a). for acquisitions that are set aside or awarded on a sole-source basis to, HUBZone small business concerns in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation subpart (FAR) 19.1305 More information regarding HUBbzone Set Asides can be found at https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-2007-title15-section657a&num=0&edition=2007 The US Department of Labor Wage Determination WD- 2015-5219, Revision 21, dated 12/26/2022 for Cameron County, TX where the work will be performed Apply to this Service and can be found at https://www.wdol.gov/wdol/scafiles/std/ Site Visits: In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.237-1 SITE VISIT; interested parties or quoters 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. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. Location of Services USDA APHIS PPQ 4909 EAST GRIMES STE. 103 HARLINGEN TX 78550 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 Government intends to provide the full package for solicitation number 12639523Q0224 and all amendments via this web site. Questions must be submitted in writing via email(only) prior to this notice end date. No telephone inquiries will be honored. 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 be registered in the government’s System for Award Management known as SAM. You may register on line with http://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 SAM database accessed through http://sam.gov or by calling 1-866-606-8220 ***REGISTRATION IS FREE***