Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Attached is a solicitation package prepared by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Detention Center Houston, (FDC) located in Houston, Texas for the replacement and removal of two commercial clothi... Attached is a solicitation package prepared by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Detention Center Houston, (FDC) located in Houston, Texas for the replacement and removal of two commercial clothing dryers as per the attached Statement of Work. Please carefully follow all instructions located in the solicitation package concerning content, format, and submission of quotes. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code applicable to this procurement is 334512 (Size Standard: 500 employees). This solicitation is being issued as a firm fixed price, total small business set aside. The evaluation factors are price and past performance. Price will be rated higher than past performance. All potential quoters are advised that this solicitation includes the clause at FAR 52.212-4 for Commercial Items. Paragraph (t), System for Award Management (SAM), of this clause requires that all quoters doing business with the Federal Government to be registered in the SAM database. Quoters should include their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number in their quotes on page 1, block 20. The Contracting Officer will verify registration in the SAM database prior to award by entering the potential awardees UEI number into the SAM database. Failure to complete the registration procedures outlined in this clause may result in elimination from consideration for award. For the purposes of this solicitations, all quoters SAM registration should include NAICS code 334512. If you have questions about the System for Award Management (SAM), Government procurements in general, or need assistance in the preparation of your quote, a local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) may be able to help. The Procurement Technical Assistance Program was authorized by Congress in 1985 in an effort to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the Government marketplace. To locate a PTAC near you, go to http://www.aptac-us.org. Quotes received after the quote deadline will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f). Please submit any questions you may have in writing to crios@bop.gov prior the bid closing. All bids will be accepted via email only to crios@bop.gov prior to the closing date and time stated.