Inactive
SBA Certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15)
Notice ID:W912DQ21Q1015
*******************UPDATE************************** Amendment 0001 and Q&A's #1 have been uploaded on March 4, 2021. ******************************************************** This is a combined synopsi...
*******************UPDATE************************** Amendment 0001 and Q&A's #1 have been uploaded on March 4, 2021. ******************************************************** 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, quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The issuing office is USACE, Kansas City District, Federal Building CT-C, 601 E 12th St, RM 647, Kansas City, MO 64106-2896 (W912DQ) The solicitation number for this acquisition is W912DQ21Q1015 and it is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation. This combined synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-03 effective 02/26/2021. This RFQ shall be set-aside for Women Owned Small Business (WOSB). The associated North American Industry Classification system (NAICS) code is 561730 and the business size standard is $8,000,000. FAR 52 .212.1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial does apply to this acquisition with no addenda to the provision. The description of the service: The contractor shall provide all manpower, equipment, fuel, tools, supervision and other items and services necessary to provide Mowing and Trimming Services of public use areas at the Melvern Lake Project, near Melvern, Kansas as described in the attached performance work statement (PWS) and elsewhere in the contract. Landscape Maintenance-Mowing and Trimming Services base and option performance periods: The mowing season is from 1 April through 31 October. Base Year – 1 April 2021 through 31 October 2021 Option Year 1 – 1 April 2022 through 31 October 2022 Option Year 2 – 1 April 2023 through 31 October 2023 In accordance with FAR 13.106-1 the basis for award will be the offer that is determined to be the most advantageous, providing the best value after considering (1) price (2) Past Performance and (3) technical. Price Technical - Past Performance or references with relevant experience The base period work is to be completed 31October 2021. Delivery is FOB. Delivery location: Melvern Lake, Melvern, KS. Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications- Commercial Items with their offer. If the offeror has up-to-date representations and certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM) website, then this completed provision is not required to be submitted with the offeror’s proposal. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items, does apply to this acquisition with no addenda to the provision. 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 detailed in Sections C and I of this combined synopsis\solicitation. Offerors interested in responding to this combined synopsis/solicitation must submit their quotation on the attached synopsis\solicitation. Any questions regarding this combined synopsis\solicitation must be submitted by email to the point of contact below. Contractor must have an “Active” registration in System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for award. To obtain information on SAM or to register with SAM visit the web site at: https://www.beta.sam.gov. Quotations are due no later than March 12, 2021 10:00 a.m. (Kansas City time). The final date to submit questions is by close of business March 9, 2021. Questions of a technical nature should be addressed in writing to Scott Rice at Scott.A.Rice@usace.army.mil and Danny Homer at Danny.L.Homer@usace.army.mil. Please include the RFQ number “W912DQ21Q1015” in the subject of your email. Questions of a contractual nature should be addressed in writing to Jaclyn Yocum Jaclyn.C.Yocum@usace.army.mil. Please include the RFQ number “W912DQ21Q1015” in the subject of your email. Due to COVID-19 risk mitigation actions-NO MAIL-IN QUOTATIONS will be accepted. All documents must be .doc or .pdf format. No other file formats/extensions will be accepted. All quotes/offers shall be submitted via e-mail to: Jaclyn.C.Yocum@usace.army.mil The Government reserves the right to cancel this combined synopsis\solicitation. Any solicitation or contractual questions should be sent to Jaclyn Yocum, Contract Specialist (816) 389-2266 or Jaclyn.C.Yocum@usace.army.mil System for Award Management (SAM) In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(k): By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that 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. If the Offeror does not become 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 creating a user account, registering your business entity and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM application accessed through https://www.sam.gov/SAM/pages/public/index.jsf . SAM frequently asked questions (FAQ) can be accessed via https://www.sam.gov/SAM/pages/public/loginFAQ.jsf It is highly encouraged that all prospective Offeror’s start the SAM registration process as soon as possible. OFFEROR MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE CLOSE OF THE SOLICITATION OR THE CONTRACTING OFFICER MAY PROCEED WITH AWARD TO THE NEXT SUCCESSFUL OFFEROR. If you have questions about Federal 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 PTAC was authorized by Congress in 1985 in an effort to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the Federal Government marketplace. To locate a PTAC near you, go to https://www.aptac-us.org/contracting-assistance/ . THIS IS A FREE SERVICE BY A NON PROFIT PAID FOR BY THE US GOVERNMENT:
