Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in thi... SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this acquisition is W912DQ21Q1007 and it is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This RFQ shall be set aside for small businesses and the associated North American Industry Classification system (NAICS) code is 561730, “Landscaping/Vegetation Management Services” and the business size standard is $8,000,000.00. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors- Commercial does apply to this acquisition with no addenda to the provision and is located in Section L of this combined synopsis/solicitation. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Edited does apply to this acquisition with no addenda to the provision and is located in Section M of this combined synopsis/solicitation. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, does apply to this acquisition with no addenda to the provision, and is located in Section K of this combined synopsis/solicitation. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, does apply to this acquisition with no addenda to the provision. These specific clauses required are located in Section I of this combined synopsis/solicitation. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions - Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. These specific clauses required are located in Section I of this combined synopsis/solicitation. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): In accordance with FAR 52.204-7: By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to submitting an offer, before award and during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the Offeror is not registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through https://sam.gov/portal/SAM/#1 . It is highly encouraged that all prospective Offeror’s start the SAM’s registration process as soon as possible. SAM.GOV REGISTRATION IS FREE OF CHARGE PER FAR 4.1102(a), OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE SAM DATABASE AT THE TIME A QUOTE IS SUBMITTED. AFTER A OFFER IS SUBMITTED AND AN OFFEROR IS FOUND NOT REGISTERED IN THE SAM DATABASE, THE CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL PROCEED WITH AWARD TO THE NEXT SUCCESSFUL CONTRACTOR. If you were not previously registered, please go to https://www.sam.gov. Instructions for new registration are also located at the following link: https://www.sam.gov/sam/transcript/Quick_Guide_for_Contract_Registrations_v1.7.pdf If you have questions about Government procurements in general or need assistance in the preparation of your proposal, a local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) may be able to help. The Procurement Technical Assistance Program was authorized by Congress in 1985 in an effort to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the Government marketplace. To locate a PTAC near you, go to http://www.aptac-us.org/samregistration/ THIS A FREE SERVICE BY A NON-PROFIT PAID FOR BY THE US GOVERNMENT