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

Answers to Qestions posted. The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, Charleston, South Carolina has a requirement for Facilities Operating Support Services. The contractor must provide comprehens... Answers to Qestions posted. The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, Charleston, South Carolina has a requirement for Facilities Operating Support Services. The contractor must provide comprehensive facilities operating support services to the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, and its ancillary support facilities, located in Charleston, South Carolina. The contractor must provide both student support and facilitybased services. Student support services include such activities as operation and cleaning of dormitories, operation of the dining facility, pick-up and transportation of students to various locations, recreation services, warehouse and post office support, and training support services of various types (such as providing range masters, role players for practical exercises, computer laboratory support, equipment issue, etc). Facility-based services include activities such as janitorial services, facility and grounds maintenance, office equipment and furniture cleaning and movement. The contractor must also provide labor, equipment, transportation, administrative support, training and supplies necessary to ensure competent and productive performance of services in accordance with the terms and conditions described in the Performance Work Statement. This requirement is set-aside as a competitive 8(a) with the Small Business Administration. The NAICS Code is 561210 with a small business size standard of $47.0 million. The Government anticipates a firm fixed price contract with indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) line items. The period of performance for this contract shall consist of one base year from date of award through September 30, 2025 plus four one year option periods. FLETC is providing a Draft solicitation for vendors to know what's coming ahead. Below is a sample of the Tentative Solicitation Schedule/Evaluation process. Please submit any questions on the evaluation process/SOW, also please provide any recommendations for how you want to be evaluated. All communication will be in writing only and should be submitted to the Contracting Officer’s via the email addresses that are provided in this notice. Please see the below date that questions/answers should be submitted by. The government requests all questions be provided on the Draft SOW and Draft Evaluation strategy prior to the final RFP being issued. The Government has allotted an estimated 3 days for vendors to provide any remaining questions once the final solicitation is released. Therefore, any additional questions submitted regarding this solicitation after these deadlines will be responded to at the discretion of the Government. The Government may or may not consider any suggested changes. Release of Draft Solicitation May 2, 2024. Final RFP Released tentatively May 8, 2024 after draft solicitation released. Questions and Answers Deadline 3 calendar days after Final RFP released. Phase 1 Submissions Due 9 calendar days post RFP publishing. Government evaluates Offerors Phase 1 Submissions and determines Advisory Notification designation 7 calendar days after Phase 1 due date. Contracting Officer distributes Advisory Notification Letters 7 calendar days after Government determination. Phase 2 Site Visit Confirmation Due 3 calendar days after Advisory Notification distribution. Site Visit (1 day during this potential week) May 29 – June 5. Phase 2 Quotes/Proposal Due (slides and pricing) June 21, 2024. Phase 2 Oral Presentation June 24 - June 28, 2024. Government conducts Oral Presentations approximately 3 to 7 to calendar days after Phase 2 Submission due date.