Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Modification 1: The purpose of this modification is to change the supplies/services description beginning on page 3. The customer wanted to clarify the application of mulch requirement as a one time r... Modification 1: The purpose of this modification is to change the supplies/services description beginning on page 3. The customer wanted to clarify the application of mulch requirement as a one time replacement in the base year and a refresh in the outlying years. This solicitation is being extended through April 19th, 2021 10 am CST to allow vendors time to submit a proposal or update the current proposal. Vendors should acknowledge they are aware of the extension date. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Weather Service is in need of a contractor that can provide lawn care maintenance services. The requirement is for a base period and four (4) option years at the Weather Forecast Office located in Paducah, KY in accordance with the attached Request for Quote. The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, tools, materials, supplies, and equipment to satisfactorily manage and perform these services in accordance with the attached Statement of Work. Duties included but are not limited to the following services: 1) Mow grassy areas; 2) Trim around building & stationary objects; 3) Edge sidewalks; 4) Bag and remove clippings and debris; 5) Remove weeds or grasses in shrubbery or mulch covered areas. Services to be performed under this contract shall be performed during hours approved by the Government Contact Point (GCP) or a designated representative. Inspection and acceptance of work will be done by the GCP or their designated representative. Wage determinations for this location are attached to the solicitation and can be found www.wdol.gov . Any business capable of completing these services is encouraged to respond to this announcement. This service is being procured under the guidelines of FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This RFQ 1333MH21QNWWR0019 is 100 percent set-aside for small business concerns. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561730, which has a corresponding size standard of $8,000,000.00 or less. Contractors doing business with the government must be active in the System for Award Management Database (SAM). The Government cannot accept a proposal if the vendor is not active in SAM. For additional information and to register in SAM, a free service, please go directly to the following website: www.sam.gov 1-866-606-8220, do not google or do a search for this web address. In order to register with SAM and to be eligible to receive an award, all offerors must have a Dun & Bradstreet number, which may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet on line at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform or by phone at 1-866-705-5711. Vendors must register on login.gov, information for registering can be found on the SAM webpage. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Contractors are encouraged to register with the FedBizOpps Vendor Notification Service (registration is tied to login.gov) as well as the Interested Vendors List for this acquisition. Quotes should be sent via e-mail to marion.smith@noaa.gov if quotes cannot be emailed call 816-268-3104 for further instructions. Must be received on or before the date and time referenced on RFQ. Instructions for submitting a quote are included in the solicitation. After award a response to: 1330-52.222-70 NOAA SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE POLICY (MAY 2018)