Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

Update (8/27/2020) - Amendment A00002 is hereby issued against RFQ 70T01020Q9NREM600. The purpose of this amendment is to provide the Government's responses to Quoter questions and amend RFQ Attachmen... Update (8/27/2020) - Amendment A00002 is hereby issued against RFQ 70T01020Q9NREM600. The purpose of this amendment is to provide the Government's responses to Quoter questions and amend RFQ Attachment 2 - Quote Submission Form. NOTE: RFQ Attachment 2 - Quote Submission Form is hereby amended and Quoters shall use the amended form in order to submit a quote per the terms of the solicitation. The due date and time for the submission of quotes remains unchanged. Quotes are due via electronic mail no later than 12:00 PM local Washington DC time, on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 to michael.capovilla@tsa.dhs.gov. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Update (8/18/2020) - Amendment A00001 is hereby issued against RFQ 70T01020Q9NREM600. The purpose of this amendment is to provide an OPTIONAL site visit. Please see the attached amendment for further details on the date, time, and how to register. The due date and time for the submission of questions is hereby extended. Questions in regard to this RFQ are due no later than 12:00 PM local Washington DC time, on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 to michael.capovilla@tsa.dhs.gov. The due date and time for the submission of quotes remains unchanged. All other terms and conditions of the RFQ remain unchanged. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Original Notice (8/17/2020) 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation for this contracting opportunity with TSA is attached to this notice. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-08. This combined synopsis/solicitation, Request for Quote (RFQ) No. 70T01020Q9NREM600, is to notify contractors that the government intends to issue one (1) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order for janitorial services in support of TSA occupied leased spaces at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.106, under the simplified acquisition procedures. This is procurement is set aside for eligible Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The applicable NAICS code is 561720 Janitorial Services with a small business size standard of $19.5 million. The Product Service Code (PSC) is anticipated to be S201 Housekeeping- Custodial Janitorial. Prospective Quoters are responsible for downloading the solicitation and any amendments. It is the Quoter’s responsibility to monitor beta.sam.gov for the release of any amendments to this solicitation. The Government intends to evaluate submittals and award a purchase order on initial submittals without discussions, but reserves the right to enter into discussions. A submittal in response to the RFQ must contain the Quoter’s best terms from price standpoint. The Government reserves the right to award one or no purchase order at all. Quoters are encouraged to submit their best and final quote. The Contracting Officer, prior to award will determine the prospective Contractor’s responsibility in accordance with FAR Part 9.1 “Responsible Prospective Contractors.” If the prospective Contractor is found not responsible the Contracting Officer will follow FAR part 19 procedures. Quoters must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for purchase order award. Submission of Questions. Questions in regard to this RFQ are due no later than 12:00 PM local Washington DC time, on Monday, August 24, 2020 to michael.capovilla@tsa.dhs.gov. Submission of Quotes. Quotes are due via electronic mail no later than 12:00 PM local Washington DC time, on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 to michael.capovilla@tsa.dhs.gov. The Quoter shall fill out, sign, and submit RFQ Attachment 2 – Quote Submission Form. Additional details regarding this contracting opportunity with TSA is attached.