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OFFERORS READ THIS INFORMATION FIRST FOR IMPORTANT OFFER INFORMATION This a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regula... OFFERORS READ THIS INFORMATION FIRST FOR IMPORTANT OFFER INFORMATION This a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This is a solicitation conducted using FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a Request for Quote (RFQ) is being requested. Solicitation Number: 36C26321Q0566 The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-05 dated 3/10/2021. This procurement is set-aside for Veteran Information Pages (VIP) verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). At the time of submission of offer and prior to award, the offeror must be verified in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization s, Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database at https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/. Additionally, the firm shall have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration at the time of offer and prior to contract award reflecting NAICS code 561720, Janitorial Services, Small Business. The VA anticipates the award of a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for all labor necessary for VISN 23 VA Midwest Health Care Network for Temporary Hospital Housekeeping Service for facilities located in Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. An immediate need is forecasted for Fargo ND, Omaha NE, Sioux Falls SD, and Des Moines IA. Requirements and orders are subject to change as conditions warrant. Offerors shall identify the specific location they are competing for: Des Moines IA, VA Health Care System Fargo ND, VA Health Care System Sioux Falls SD, VA Health Care System Omaha NE, VA Health Care System The BPA period of performance is from August 15, 2021 to December 13, 2021 and includes one (1) option period from December 14, 2021 to April 13, 2022. The option period shall be exercised at the discretion of the Government. Offerors shall have either a large pool of employees or obtain the necessary quantity prior to the contract start date to prevent a delay in service. Replacements, if needed, shall be provided within seven (7) calendar days. Offerors should be primarily engaged in providing housekeeping and/or janitorial services on a regular basis. Contract employees are expected to complete work assignments without extensive training. The VA will provide localized training during initial assignment and may offer EMS facility-specific training. Offerors should carefully review the requirements that are listed within the attached solicitation document including the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Contract employees will be required to provide fingerprints and undergo a National Agency Check (NAC) to determine acceptability for contract employment before obtaining a VA Identification Badge. The VA reserves the right to refuse contract employees based upon background investigation or NAC findings. The Department of Labor (DOL), Service Contract Act (SCA), Wage Determination (WD) Labor Standards applies to orders issued from the Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) and are provided as an attachment to this announcement. The WD specifies the minimum wages and fringe benefits for workers performing on or in connection with BPA orders. Evaluation of Commercial Items. Price Alone. Offerors are responsible to review the solicitation s FAR provision 52.212-2 to determine the required documentation to be submitted with their offer. Offer Due Date: Quotes are due to the Contracting Office by June 18, 2021 at 3:00 PM Central Time. Quotes shall be emailed to john.becker3@va.gov prior to the solicitation closing date and time. It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure their quote is received in full by the Contracting Officer prior to the solicitation closing date and time. Due to email file size limitations, please do not wait until the last minute to email offers. Submission of Offer: Refer to FAR Provision 52.212-1 within the attached solicitation document for instructions on submitting an offer. Solicitation Questions. All solicitation questions shall be submitted in writing via email to john.becker3@va.gov. Questions must be received by 6/10/2021, 11:00 AM CST.