Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION Lawn Care Services for the National Weather Service office in Goodland, KS (I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with ... COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION Lawn Care Services for the National Weather Service office in Goodland, KS (I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number 1305M324Q0004. (III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-03 (FEB 2024). (IV) This solicitation is being issued as a total small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 561730. The small business size standard is $9.5M. (V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial services: Lawn Care Services at the NWS in Goodland, KS. CLIN 0001 – Base Year Services, non-personal, to include all equipment, labor and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to perform lawn care services and groundskeeping for the National Weather Service Office located at 920 Armory Rd, Goodland, KS 67735 in accordance with the Statement of Work. Current Wage Determinations apply. The quantities listed are estimates only. Contractor shall be paid for actual work performed. Appx. Acreage 2/3 acre regular mow, 1.4 acre field mows. CLIN 1001 – Option Year 1 Services, non-personal, to include all equipment, labor and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to perform lawn care services and groundskeeping for the National Weather Service Office located at 920 Armory Rd, Goodland, KS 67735 in accordance with the Statement of Work. Current Wage Determinations apply. The quantities listed are estimates only. Contractor shall be paid for actual work performed. Appx. Acreage 2/3 acre regular mow, 1.4 acre field mows. CLIN 2001 – Option Year 2 Services, non-personal, to include all equipment, labor and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to perform lawn care services and groundskeeping for the National Weather Service Office located at 920 Armory Rd, Goodland, KS 67735 in accordance with the Statement of Work. Current Wage Determinations apply. The quantities listed are estimates only. Contractor shall be paid for actual work performed. Appx. Acreage 2/3 acre regular mow, 1.4 acre field mows. CLIN 3001 – Option Year 3 Services, non-personal, to include all equipment, labor and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to perform lawn care services and groundskeeping for the National Weather Service Office located at 920 Armory Rd, Goodland, KS 67735 in accordance with the Statement of Work. Current Wage Determinations apply. The quantities listed are estimates only. Contractor shall be paid for actual work performed. Appx. Acreage 2/3 acre regular mow, 1.4 acre field mows. CLIN 4001 – Option Year 4 Services, non-personal, to include all equipment, labor and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to perform lawn care services and groundskeeping for the National Weather Service Office located at 920 Armory Rd, Goodland, KS 67735 in accordance with the Statement of Work. Current Wage Determinations apply. The quantities listed are estimates only. Contractor shall be paid for actual work performed. Appx. Acreage 2/3 acre regular mow, 1.4 acre field mows. (VI) Description of requirements is as follows: See attached Statement of Work which applies to Base Year and all Option Years 1-4 and Department of Labor Wage Rates: WD 2015-5751, Revision No. 21, which can be found on: https://sam.gov/content/wage-determinations INVOICES TO BE BILLED MONTHLY IN ARREARS. PROVIDE MONTHLY AND ANNUAL PRICING FOR EACH BASE AND OPTION YEAR. QUOTE PRICING MAY BE PROVIDED ON ATTACHED SF18 FORM OR ON COMPANY LETTERHEAD. (VII) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance: This is for lawn care services for the NWS located in Goodland, KS. The periods of performance are Base Year: 4/1/24- 03/31/2025 Option Year 1: 4/1/25- 03/31/2026 Option Year 2: 4/1/26- 03/31/2027 Option Year 3: 4/1/27- 03/31/2028 Option Year 4: 4/1/28- 03/31/2029 Please provide your quote on your letterhead or on SF18 and include a price for the base and each option year as a separate line item. Place of Performance is National Weather Service, 920 Armory Rd, Goodland, KS 67735 (VIII) FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sept 2023), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the attached Request for Quote form SF18. (IX) FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the attached Request for Quote form SF18. (X) FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the attached Request for Quote form. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision with its offer. (XI) FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the attached Request for Quote form SF18. (XII) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Dec 2023) (Deviation 2024-06) (Jan 2024) (Deviation 2024-03) (Oct 2023) (Deviation 2023-03) (Dec 2022) (Deviation 2021-06) (Sept 2021), applies to this acquisition apply can be found in full text on the attached Request for Quote form SF18. (XIII) Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions that apply can be found on the attached Request for Quote form SF18. (XIV) A statement regarding the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating does not apply. (XV) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 4:00 pm CST/CDT on March 27, 2024. The email address is marion.smith@noaa.gov. (XVI) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to marion.smith@noaa.gov by March 21, 2024. UTILIZATION OF FEDCONNECT® FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION The Department of Commerce will utilize the FedConnect® web portal in administering this award. The contractor must be registered in FedConnect® and have access to the FedConnect® website located at https://www.fedconnect.net/Fedconnect/. For assistance in registering or for other FedConnect® questions please call the FedConnect® Help Desk at (800) 899-6665 or email at support@fedconnect.net. There is no charge for registration in or use of FedConnect®. (End) FAR 52.237-1 Site Visit (Apr 1984) Offerors 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. (End of provision) A site visit is highly recommended but not required. Offerors 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. YOUR SITE VISIT POINT OF CONTACTS (POC) ARE THE FOLLOWING: Jeremy Martin, Jeremy.martin@noaa.gov, Grady Bonsall, grady.bonsall@noaa.gov, Jodi Despot, Jodi.despot@noaa.gov, 785-899-2360 All questions during the site visit should be submitted electronically to the CO marion.smith@noaa.gov. Before going to the site, you will need to get an approval acknowledgment via email or phone with a time and date for the site visit.