Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

SEE ATTACHED PWS AND RELATED ATTACHMENTS This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional informatio... SEE ATTACHED PWS AND RELATED ATTACHMENTS 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 W912DQ21Q1019 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 02/16/2021. This RFQ shall be 100% set-aside for small business. 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: This contract is for mowing services to areas at various locations around Stockton Lake Project, Stockton, Missouri 65785. The contractor will provide all labor, equipment, supplies, and supervision necessary to achieve the stated outcomes. All work will be performed in accordance with the performance work statement (PWS). Period of Performance: The performance period consists of a base year/season and four option periods/seasons. The actual mowing season is from 1 April through 31 October of each year Base Year – 1 April 2021 through 31 March 2022 Option Year 1 – 1 April 2022 through 31 March 2023 Option Year 2 – 1 April 2023 through 31 March 2024 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 (related experience, equipment listing) . The base period work is to be completed by 31 October 2021. Delivery is FOB. Delivery location: Stockton Lake Project, Stockton, Missouri 65785 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 10:00 a.m. 23 March 2021. The final date to submit questions is 16 March 2021. Questions of a technical nature should be addressed in writing to Caleb Young Caleb.J.young@usace.army.mil Questions of a contractual nature should be addressed in writing to Sheila Nimrod Sheila.d.nimrod@usace.army.mil Due to COVID-19 risk mitigation actions-NO MAIL-IN QUOTATIONS will be accepted. Only .doc and .pdf files will be accepted. All quotes/offers must be submitted via e-mail to: Sheila.d.nimrod@usace.army.mil The Government reserves the right to cancel this combined synopsis\solicitation. Any solicitation or contractual questions should be sent to Sheila Nimrod, Contract Specialist (816) 389-2252 or Sheila.d.nimrod@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:

Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

SEE THE ATTACHED PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) This is a SOURCES SOUGHT announcement; a market survey for information only, to be used for preliminary planning purposes. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ... SEE THE ATTACHED PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) This is a SOURCES SOUGHT announcement; a market survey for information only, to be used for preliminary planning purposes. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SOURCES SOUGHT. THEREFORE NO PROPOSALS ARE REQUIRED AT THIS TIME. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow up information requests. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the Sources Sought or resulting market research. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, has a requirement for landscape maintenance, mowing services requiring the solicitation and award of purchase order in support of Stockton Lake Project Officer, Stockton Missouri. The results of the market research will determine the acquisition approach for this requirement. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry. The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible firms. The contract period of performance is to be determined but will likely be for a total of five years including all options. The total contract capacity is estimated at approximately $488K subject to full definition of requirements and the results of market research. The Primary North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 561730, Landscape maintenance mowing services, which has a small business size standard of $8.0. Prior Government contract work is not required for submitting a response under this sources sought. Anticipated RFQ issuance date is on or about 5 March 2021. Firms are invited to register electronically to receive a copy of the solicitation when it is issued. Responses to this sources sought shall be limited to the completed Capability Statement document included as an attachment to this sources sought. Interested Firms shall respond to this Sources Sought Synopsis no later than March 5, 2021. All interested firms must be registered at www.sam.gov to be eligible for award. Capability statements should be emailed to sheila.d.nimrod@usace.army.mil. Include W912DQ21Q1019 Sources Sought in the “subject” line .