Inactive 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)

SEE Q&A ADDED BELOW US Army Contracting Command – Rock Island, Munitions and Industrial Base Division – CCRI-AE 1. This combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items is prepared in accordance wi... SEE Q&A ADDED BELOW US Army Contracting Command – Rock Island, Munitions and Industrial Base Division – CCRI-AE 1. This combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items is prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes only the solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 2. The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI) hereby requests a quote for Custodial Services in support of the Pine Bluff Arsenal (PBA), in accordance with Attachment 0001 “Annex A, PWS-Custodial Services” and Attachment 0002 “PWS Attachment 1 Custodial Services”. 3. Solicitation W911RP-20-Q-L108 is issued as a Request For Quote (RFQ), total set aside for Small Business concerns in the 8(a) Program, in accordance with (IAW) FAR 19.805-1 and IAW the terms and conditions listed below under the heading “Contract Terms and Provisions”. This combined synopsis/solicitation is being released IAW FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.5. The Government Anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price contract with a transition period, one year base and 4 option years, as follows: Period of Performance: Transition Period: 01 Sep 2020 – 21 Sep 2020 Base Period: 22 Sep 2020 – 21 Sep 2021 Option Period 01: 22 Sep 2021 – 21 Sep 2022 Option Period 02: 22 Sep 2022 – 21 Sep 2023 Option Period 03: 22 Sep 2023 – 21 Sep 2024 Option Period 04: 22 Sep 2024 – 21 Sep 2025 4. The following NAICS code and small business size standard apply: NAICS: 561720 Size Standard: $19,500,000.00. 5. Vendor shall use Attachment 0003: “W911RP-20-Q- L108 PRICE MATRIX” to submit its price quote. 6. Contract will be awarded in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable, responsive, and responsible contractor whose price is determined to be fair and reasonable. 7. Please submit all questions by 1:00pm, Central time on May 5, 2020. The USG is not obligated to answer questions submitted after this time. All reasonable questions submitted by the date listed above will be answered via amendment to the solicitation. 8. Quotes shall be submitted electrically via email by 1:00 pm, Central Time on 19 May 2020 via email. The point of contact for this action is Larry Owens, CCRC-AE, at (309) 782-2791, or email Larry.W.Owens4.civ@mail.mil 9. The Place of Performance is Pine Bluff Arsenal, Pine Bluff Arkansas 71602. Sincerely, ELIZABETH W. ZAHAROPOULOS Contracting Officer Encl: Attachment 0001 “Annex A, PWS-Custodial Services” Attachment 0002 “PWS Attachment 1 Custodial Services” Attachment 0003 “W911RP-20-Q-L108 PRICE MATRIX” Attachment 0004 “Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors” Attachment 0005 “FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications” Attachment 0006 “Addendum to FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation” Attachment 0007 “DD Form 1423 Contract Data Requirements List” Attachment 0008 “PBA Facility Inventory” Q&A 05062020 Question: Attachments reference Solicitation No. W911RP-20-Q-L0108. beta.sam lists the solicitation as W52P1J-20-Q-L108. Will the Government please confirm which solicitation number is the correct to respond to for this solicitation? Answer: The correct number to refer when responding is W911RP-20-Q-L108. Question: Please clarify if the current contract number is # W911RP15C0002 and the current contractor (incumbent) for this opportunity is THE VICTOR GROUP, INC? Answer: That is correct. Question: Please provide the name of the current window cleaning contractor for this contract as we will need this for the Interior / Exterior requirements? Answer: The current contractor does the window cleaning. A subcontractor for these efforts has not been identified to the USG. Question: May we submit Multiple Offers? Answer: Per FAR 52.212-1(b)(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation), or alternative commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately. Question: Is this opportunity set-aside for local 8a Illinois Firms (within 50 – 100 miles radius of site) only? Answer: The place of performance is Pine Bluff Arsenal, Pine Bluff Arkansas. This opportunity is 8(a) Set-Aside, but not restricted to local firms only. Question: Please provide the awarded contract amount and associated CLINS B Price Schedules? Answer: The total value of the current contract is $4,399,434.00 for the base and 4 option years. The attachments to this solicitation provide sufficient detail to adequately complete the attached Pricing Matrix. Question: May we inquire on the current staffing mix? (for example: 1 Program Manager plus FTE’s / PTE’s) Answer: Offerors are encouraged to review the solicitation in its entirety and use the information to develop its proposed staffing mix in accordance with the terms of the solicitation and the offeror’s operating policies and procedures. The current staffing mix will not be provided as it is proprietary to that vendor. Question: Please clarify if the bid tour dates & bid due dates will hold due to COVID-19 activities? Answer: At this time there is no plan to conduct a site visit. Proposals will need to be based off of the solicitation and attachments provided. COVID-19 activities were considered when determining the current proposal due date. Question: Please clarify if there will be a contractor office & supply storage facility on site to support the custodial operations? Answer: See 7.4 of Annex A, PWS, The Government will provide a space where the Contractor can locate its own administrative and storage facility. The Government will not furnish any office space for the contractor under this contract. Question: Please provide the official release date of the solicitation so that we can properly prepare? Answer: The combined Synopsis/Solicitation was posted on 30 April 2020. Question: Is there a union agreement in place? Answer: There is not currently a union in place Q&A 05072020: Question: Blanket Agreement in place? Answer: No Question: Has the scope changed? Answer: Offerors are encouraged to review, and base proposals on, current PWS attached to this solicitation. Question: Who handles the trash and recycle? Answer: Please review this solicitation, PWS and all attachments in their entirety. Question: How many restrooms, windows, break rooms, toilets, and mirrors? Answer: Please review the attached Building Inventory in its entirety. Question: Carpet, tile, grout percentages? Answer: Please review the attached Building Inventory in its entirety. Question: What’s the estimated value for the project? Answer: The USG will not release this information Question: What was the current contract set aside? Answer: Current active contract was set aside for small business concerns in the 8(a) program. Question: CPARS CAN BE USED FOR PAST PERFORMANCE? Answer: CPARS will be used to determine contractor responsibility. Q&A 05132020 Question: Per FAR 8.005, I am writing to request that you include FAR Clause 52.208-9 in your solicitation for custodial services at Pine Bluff. Answer: The Contracting Officer is unaware of any elements of the attached PWS that would apply to FAR clause 52.208-9. Therefore, FAR clause 52.208-9 will not be added to this solicitation. Q&A 05152020 Question: The covid-19 has prompted many organizations to require face masks to enter some facilities, does this contract require the same protection equipment? Answer: Pine Bluff Arsenal does require the wearing of face masks to enter the installation, and they must be worn at all times while on the installation. Q&A: 05182020 Question: Can you clarify if there is an Attachment containing FAR provisions and clauses required for this solicitation? The text below was taken from Attachment 0004 Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 c. Completed FAR provisions and clauses. Offeror shall complete and submit the following FAR provisions and clauses as part of its quote package: i. FAR Clause 52.222-22 ii. FAR Clause 52.222-25 iii. FAR Provision 52.204-24 iv. FAR Provision 52.204-26 Answer: These provisions and clauses are normally included in your SAM Reps and Certs. Please verify that they are included in your Reps and Certs. It is acceptable to respond by indicating which of these provisions and clauses are in your Reps and Certs. If any of these provisions and clauses are not in your Reps and Certs, you may include them by copying the applicable provision and/or clause from https://www.acquisition.gov/content/regulations. Wage Determination 2015-5122, rev 12, dated 12/23/2019 is hereby included in this solicitation and will be included in any resultant award. See Attachment 0009. Q&A: 05262020 Question: Are pest control services required under this solicitation? Answer: Pest Control is not a required service of this contract. Pest Control Service is a separate contract.