Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

USGS ESC site acquisition services Subject: combined synopsis/solicitation Ref: 0040447375 / 140G0320Q0048 The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has a requirement for technical support and assistance for ... USGS ESC site acquisition services Subject: combined synopsis/solicitation Ref: 0040447375 / 140G0320Q0048 The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has a requirement for technical support and assistance for site acquisition and related services. The proposed action will be awarded in accordance with FAR 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This notice (and attachments) constitutes a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial service contract under the streamlined procedures outlined under FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR Part 13 and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals (quotations) are being requested now for this requirement. The solicitation number is 140G0320Q0048 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-04, effective January 15, 2020. Please see solicitation with CLINS, technical specifications, provisions, clauses, and submission instructions. All questions pertaining to this solicitation must be submitted no later than 12:00pm PT on March 13, 2020. Questions should be submitted via email. Quotations are due no later than 12:00pm PT on March 27, 2020. The Government anticipates award of a commercial, Firm-Fixed Price type purchase order on or about March 31, 2020. NOTE: All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary - the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Materials submitted to the Government for review will not be returned. It is the responsibility of all interested parties to check back periodically for any amendments to the synopsis or solicitation. In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of submitting a quote to be considered for an award. This is a 100% small business set-aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, with the stated size standard of $16.5M. NOTE: ALL INTERESTED PARTIES SHALL SUBMIT THEIR QUOTES DIRECTLY TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER VIA EMAIL. DO NOT SUBMIT VIA FEDCONNECT. PLEASE GO TO FEDCONNECT FOR A COPY OF THIS COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION AND ANY ASSOCIATED ATTACHMENTS. Please contact the Contracting Officer, Don Shannon by email at dshannon@usgs.gov with any questions. -- end --