Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Coast Guard intends to procure Janitorial Services. This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpar... DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Coast Guard intends to procure Janitorial Services. This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Therefore, please read this entire notice, the instructions herein, and the attachment documents carefully. This acquisition is on a Small Business Set-Aside only. HOW TO RESPOND: In order to compete for this project, interested parties must be registered in SAM (System for Award Management) prior to close of this solicitation. https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. The vendors SAM registration must be in an “ACTIVE” status prior to award. Vendors must ensure that the above listed UEI codes are listed on their SAM registration to perform this type of service and demonstrate that they are qualified to perform the work by providing a brief (20 pages or less) Technical and Cost Proposal by 2:00 PM, PST May 26, 2023. Technical proposals must include: (1) Specific approach in meeting requirements outlined in the Performance Works Statement and compatibility of system/process with existing agency configuration. (2) History (current or within the last 18 months) of projects similar in scope and nature, with specific references (including project identifier/contract number and description, period of performance, dollar amount, client name and current telephone number). References will be checked to validate the information provided and to determine reliability/dependability. (3) Key personnel (those who would have the primary responsibility for performing and/or managing the project) with relevant qualifications and specific experience. COST PROPOSALS: The contract will be awarded using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR part 13 and part 15 provide Firm Fixed-Price “broken out by labor hours, labor category, materials, and other direct costs”. Offerors must submit an original and one copy of the proposal to Jess Maanao, 2000 Connecticut Ave, North Bend Or, 97459. Electronic transmissions to Jess.K.Maanao@uscg.mil are acceptable but must be timely. EVALUATION CRITERIA: (1) Price and price-related factors. (2) Technical approach. (3) Past performance of your organization, including adherence to schedules and budgets, the acceptability of previous products delivered, effectiveness of program management, and the offeror's willingness to cooperate with the customer in both routine matters and when confronted by unexpected difficulties. This will be a Best-Value award determination. Price and Past Performance will be a factor, but technical factors are far more important. INQUIRIES: Telephone inquiries are strongly discouraged. All inquiries must include the solicitation number, your full name, organization name, address, phone, and fax numbers, and must be received by 12:00 (noon) PST, May 17, 2023. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure the proposal is received by the date and time shown above. SITE VISITS: Site visits are available upon request. Please contact Todd Drake at Todd.G.Drake@uscg.mil to schedule an appointment.