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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation – PHILPOTT LAKE –MOWING SERVICES, HENRY, PATRICK AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES, BASSETT, VA Solicitation No. W912PM24Q0004. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. This is a comb... Combined Synopsis/Solicitation – PHILPOTT LAKE –MOWING SERVICES, HENRY, PATRICK AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES, BASSETT, VA Solicitation No. W912PM24Q0004. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 – Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued under the authority of FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This combined synopsis/solicitation is being issued as a small business set-aside. This solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-06 effective December 4, 2023. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561730 with a size standard of $9,500,000.00. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District needs mowing services for the Government facilities at the Philpott Lake Project in Henry, Patrick and Franklin counties, near Bassett, Virginia. The resulting award issued from this request will result in one award. Service Contract Act Wage Determination 2015-4315 Rev. 24 dated 12-26-2023 for Franklin County, NC AND 2015-4319, Rev. 24, dated 12-26-2023 for Henry and Patrick Counties, NC will apply. The Offeror is responsible for referring to the wage determination and applying it as applicable. Site Visit: A site visit has been scheduled for: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 at 10:00 AM EDT. Location: Philpott Lake Visitor Center Address: 1058 Philpott Dam Road, Bassett, VA 24082 Point of Contact for the site visit: Neal Ingram, Email: neal.j.ingram@usace.army.mil, Cell Phone: (540) 493-1966, Work Phone: (276) 629-4512 X 8226 During this site visit, offerors will be given the opportunity to see the Philpott Lake Project and drive around its areas using their own vehicles. No questions will be answered during the site visit. Prospective offerors are requested to submit any written questions or inquiries to Troy D. Small and Diana D. Curl via email. Inquiries should specify the section and paragraph of the RFQ for which clarification is desired. The solicitation can only be changed by formal written amendment issued by the Contracting Officer. The duration of the site visit will be one (1) day only with no make-up dates allowed. Please RSVP for the site visit to diana.d.curl@usace.army.mil and to troy.d.small@usace.army.mil not later than 29 January 2024, 4:00 P.M. EDT. The following documents have been provided: A21 – (A) Combined Synopsis-Solicitation – PHILPOTT LAKE – MOWING SERVICES – W912PM24Q0004 – Final A21 – (B) Contractor Quote Sheet With Pricing QUESTIONS ARE DUE NOT LATER THAN 4:00 PM, EDT, 2 February 2024. QUOTES ARE DUE NOT LATER THAN 2:00 PM, EDT, 15 February 2024. SUBMIT QUESTIONS & QUOTES ELECTRONICALLY via email to BOTH diana.d.curl@usace.army.mil and troy.d.small@usace.army.mil. It is your responsibility to follow up and ensure quotes have been received by the Contract Specialist prior to the due date and time for quotes. INSTRUCTIONS Please read the instructions and all solicitation documents very carefully before submitting your bids. All Quote Submission Packages must include the following items: Contractor Quote Sheet with pricing. Technical Proposal per clause 52.212-2 of the solicitation: Offerors are required to submit prior experience of recent and relevant contracts/projects at the time of quote. Contracts/Projects can be performed with Federal, State, local or private companies. Government contracts are preferred but not required. Contracts/Projects that are relevant are defined as those that are similar to the requirements of the Statement of (SOW) for mowing services. Contracts that are recent are defined as those that have been completed within the last five (5) years. A minimum of two (2) contracts/projects shall be provided to include: contract number, title of project, detailed description of work performed, and Point of Contact. Please do not submit more than five (5) contracts/projects. In order for an offeror to be determined technically acceptable, the offeror must show previous experience with the type of work described in the SOW. Offerors must show previous experience on a minimum of two (2) contracts/projects. Offerors shall submit a services management plan that explains in detail how the Contractor is organized to provide the required services listed in the Statement of Work in a timely and cost-effective manner to the USACE. The plan shall include a listing of equipment that will be used and an overall approach as to how labor hours will be used to perform the services. The evaluation will consider how clearly the Contractor understands the contract requirements. The plan shall not exceed 5 pages (page dimension 8 1/2 x 11 inches). Evaluation of Award: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Issuance of award will be made to the lowest price offeror that is technically acceptable. Price Quote and Technical Proposal: Each offeror must submit both a Price Quote and a Technical Proposal via email. The technical proposal shall include the documentation in certification and documented past experience as well as a services management plan. See provision 52.212-2 within the solicitation for submittal requirements. No hard copies will be accepted or evaluated. Both the Price Quote and Technical Proposal must be received by the closing date and time set forth within the solicitation. In an effort to reduce paper and cost, all quotes shall be submitted electronically. All submissions shall be in Adobe PDF format and shall be on 8 ½ x 11 size pages in no less than 10 pitch or 10 fonts. The Pricing Quote can be in Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet format provided within the solicitation. Offerors may use compression utility software such as WinZip or PKZip to reduce fie size and facilitate electronic transmission. Title file(s) in the following format: W912PM24Q0004_COMPANY NAME_PRICING W912PM24Q0004_COMPANY NAME_TECHNICAL In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(k), each prospective awardee shall be registered and be active in the SAM database prior to award. If the Offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer (NLT due date/time of solicitation), 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 Internet at https://www.sam.gov or by calling 866-606-8220, Monday – Friday from 8am – 8pm EST. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation. This announcement and written Request for Quote constitutes the only “Request for Quote” that will be made for this requirement.

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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR MOWING SERVICES FOR PHILPOTT LAKE, HENRY, PATRICK AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES, BASSETT, VA This is a Sources Sought/Request for Information only. This is NOT a Solicitation Announc... SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR MOWING SERVICES FOR PHILPOTT LAKE, HENRY, PATRICK AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES, BASSETT, VA This is a Sources Sought/Request for Information only. This is NOT a Solicitation Announcement, nor is it a Request for Proposal. This request does not obligate the Government in any contract award. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, is conducting research to determine the market capabilities of potential contractors to perform mowing services for the Government facilities at the Philpott Lake Project in Henry, Patrick and Franklin counties, near Bassett, Virginia. Description of Work: These facilities include eight public recreation areas, a maintenance compound, and the Philpott Powerhouse. Mowing and trimming areas include lawns open spaces, road shoulders, steep banks, ditch lines, areas around structures and facilities, etc. Philpott Lake is a nearly 3,000-acre reservoir located near Bassett, Virginia on the Smith River in Henry, Patrick, and Franklin Counties and includes an additional 6,400 acres of park, operations, and natural resource management lands owned by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The project provides flood damage reduction, hydropower, recreation, and natural resource management. Philpott Lake receives approximately 350,000 visitors annually to its public recreation areas. Service Areas: The Contractor shall furnish all necessary management, personnel, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, fuel, and vehicles required to perform mowing and trimming services of approximately 25 acres of widely dispersed parklands and administrative areas at the Philpott Lake Project operations and recreation areas. The service areas at Philpott Lake include the following locations: Philpott Powerhouse – 810 Dam Spillway Rd., Bassett, VA 24055. Philpott Park – 1058 Philpott Dam Rd. Bassett, VA 24055. Day use park. Facilities include – picnic area, picnic shelter, overlook, boat ramp, 1 restroom, 1 vault toilet. Bowens Creek Park – 605 Bowens Creek Rd., Bassett, VA 24055. Day use park. Facilities include – picnic area, 4 mini picnic shelters, playground, swim beach, boat ramp, 1 restroom, 1 vault toilet. Goose Point Park – 4780 Goose Point Rd., Bassett, VA 24055. Campground and day use park. Facilities include – 62 campsites, picnic shelter, playground, swim beach, boat ramp, 3 washhouses. Ryans Branch Park – 786 Fairystone Park Rd., Ferrum, VA 24088. Day use park. Facilities include – picnic area, boat ramp, 1 vault toilet. Horseshoe Point Park – 3950 Horseshoe Point Rd., Henry, VA 24102. Campground and day use park. Facilities include – 49 campsites, picnic area, picnic shelter, playground, 2 swim beaches, boat ramp, 2 washhouses, 1 portable toilet. Twin Ridge Park – 1052 Twin Ridge Marina Rd., Henry, VA 24102. Day use park. Facilities include – Picnic area, picnic shelter, boat ramp, 2 vault toilets. Salthouse Branch Park – 620 Salthouse Branch Rd., Henry, VA 24102. Campground and day use park. Facilities include 89 campsites, picnic area, picnic shelter, playground, 2 swim beaches, 2 boat ramps, 3 washhouses, 1 restroom, 2 vault toilet. Franklin County Tailrace Park – 2500 Riverbrook Rd., Henry, VA 24102. Day use park. Fishing and trail access, 1 restroom. All interested firms with NAICS 561730 – Landscaping Services, as an approved NAICs code have until 01 NOVEMBER 2023 at 1600 EST to submit the following information: GENERAL INFORMATION: Name & Address of your Firm Point of Contact (Name/Phone/E-mail) SAM Unique Entity ID. (The Unique Entity ID is a 12-character alphanumeric ID assigned to an entity by SAM.gov) Business Size, to include designation as HUBZone, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman-Owned Business, and Large Business. NOTE: Any supporting documentation that confirms your socio-economic status should be provided, i.e., letter of certification from VA confirming SDVOSB status. The Government must be able to verify SBA certification of HubZone and 8(a) via SAM, and VA Certification of VOSB and SDVOSB’s through the Vendor Information Pages at https://vip.vetbiz.va.gov. 2. Please submit your interest and capability to perform mowing and trimming services at Philpott Lake. 3. INFORMATION ON TEAMING ARRANGEMENT (IF APPLICABLE). Although we are not looking for formal signed agreements at this time, if you intend to "team" with another firm, formally or informally, you must submit information, not more, than one (1) page, about your team's involvement. More specifically, you must submit sufficient information for the Government to determine the roles each team member will play and what your socio-economic status is or will be considering the proposed arrangement. Therefore, included in your one (1) page if you are a Small Business and you intend to mentor/protégé and/or JV with a large business, both team members must sign agreeing that 40% of the labor will be performed by the 8(a) firm. Additionally, if the team is a mentor/protégé arrangement, identify the areas that will be mentored. Any supporting documentation that confirms your socio-economic status as a team should be provided. NOTE: The Government may not give credit to your socio-economic class if there is not sufficient documentation to support it or if the Government cannot verify through other means that your business is as such. 4. EVIDENCE OF CAPABILITIES to perform comparable work. Provide project info on no more than 5 projects that demonstrate the firm's experience on projects that are substantially complete or completed within the last five (5) years which are similar to the project in size, scope and complexity. For each project include: Project name and contract number. Customer. Summary description of the key elements/salient work features of the project. your company's level of involvement in the project, i.e., subcontractor (type), prime, GC, etc. and your specific role. Location where the work/project was completed. Contract amount. Brief description of how the experience relates to the general work description in this notice. Do not send hard copies of advertising or promotional materials. Please ensure that all responses are comprehensive and provide a name and point-of-contact for your firm for follow-up by this office or the procuring contracting officer. If you have responded to any previous sources sought postings or had other communications with our office regarding preliminary market research for this project, please be advised that it is still necessary for you to respond to this posting. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the Prime Contractor and work accomplished by the teaming partner. To protect the procurement integrity of any future procurement, if any, that may arise from this announcement, information regarding the technical point of contact will not be given and no appointment for presentations will be made. All information is to be provided on a voluntary basis at no charge to the Government. There is no entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs related to or arising out of responding to this request for information. All information provided becomes property of the Government. There is no guarantee, expressed or implied, that the market research for this acquisition will result in any guarantee of award or acquisition strategy. Email the requested information, with delivery and read receipt requested to: Diana Curl at diana.d.curl@usace.army.mil Courtesy Copy: Troy D. Small at troy.d.small@usace.army.mil The email should be titled: W912PM24Q0004 - PHILPOTT LAKE – MOWING SERVICES - [Insert company’s name] If you have questions, please contact Diana Curl via email at diana.d.curl@usace.army.mil