Inactive SBA Certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15)

Amendment 0003 to Solicitation is to provide answers to questions that were missed from the original SA Procurement Questions and Answers. Please see attached SF30 1. Under Submittals, The Quality Con... Amendment 0003 to Solicitation is to provide answers to questions that were missed from the original SA Procurement Questions and Answers. Please see attached SF30 1. Under Submittals, The Quality Control Plan calls for offer to describe if there have any existing 3rd party certificates? If an offeror holds one, is this looked favorably by the government? Answer- No 2. In regard to the new construction of the U.S. Courthouse Nueva St., San Antonio TX, is the Construction Contractor required to perform an inventory and properly label all of the equipment? If not, is this a requirement/responsibility of the awarded O&M contractor? Answer - Yes, Preventative Maintenance will be required when equipment is completed and accepted by GSA. The successful contractor will build the PM database per the contract. 3. Reference PWS Section B.3. Section states that Figure B-1 must be completed by the contractor and submitted to the CO 21 calendar days prior to the contract start. Question: should Figure B-1 also be filled out and included as part of our proposal submission? Answer-The B-1 is due when stated in the Spec, not with the proposal. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Amendment 0002 to Solicitation is to do the following: 1. Create Sections L.2.1 and H.10, and add the following language to each: Performance of Minimum Levels of Work In accordance with 13 CFR 125.6, under the set-aside award conditions of this contract, the small business prime contractor (offeror) is required to perform at least 50% of the work under this contract. This limitation ensures that otherwise ineligible businesses don’t use small or disadvantaged businesses merely as vehicles to access set-aside contracts. The offeror agrees it will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to firms that are not similarly situated. Any work that a similarly situated subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. 2. Revised EXHIBIT C.1 Building Information Sheet_TX0501 San Antonio Federal Building 3. Revised EXHIBIT C.1 Building Information Sheet_TX0503 AA Spears Judge Training Center No other changes implied ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Amendment 0001 to Solicitation is to do the Following: 1. Provide updated New L-1 Management Plan Worksheet Document 2. Provide the new Courthouse Commissioning/Inspection schedule 3. Provided updated B3 Pricing Document 4. Provide Photographs from Site Visits Conducted March 31-April 02, 2021 5. Provide Site Visit Sign in Sheets 6. Provide changes to language in Solicitation 7. Provide updated Contractor Experience Worksheet 8. Provide Answers to Questions submitted by Contractors 9. Pre Proposal Power Point Slide Presentation 10. The Proposal due date has been extended from Monday April 19, 2021 to Wednesday April 21, 2021 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Services (PBS), Greater Southwest Region 7 is soliciting proposals for Full Maintenance Support Services for six Federal facilities located in San Antonio, and one location in Pearsall Texas. The combined rentable square footage is approximately 749,944. Offerors will be expected to provide operations, maintenance, management, supervision, labor, materials, equipment, and supplies for the facilities. The offerors shall also be responsible for the efficient, economical, and satisfactory operation, the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and the repair of equipment. Additionally, the offerors shall furnish all personnel, labor, equipment, materials, tools, supplies, supervision, management, training/certifications, and to provide custodial services, snow removal, pest control, window washing, waste removal/disposal, recycling, and lawn & grounds maintenance services. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 19.15, this acquisition is going to be 100% set-aside for a Woman Owned Small Business concern. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 561210, Facilities Support Services. The size standard is $41,500 million. The majority contract type will be Firm Fixed-Price for basic monthly services with an Indefinite Quantity provision for additional services. The solicitation number is 47PH0221R0004. The projected basic performance period is from 01 September 2021 to 31 August 2022, with four one-year option periods (01 September 2022 to 31 August 2026). FAR Clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, will be included in the Contract to add up to six additional months, if necessary.

Inactive SBA Certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15)

This synopsis serves as an announcement of the forthcoming acquisition. General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Services (PBS), Greater Southwest Region 7 intends to solicit proposals ... This synopsis serves as an announcement of the forthcoming acquisition. General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Services (PBS), Greater Southwest Region 7 intends to solicit proposals for Full Maintenance Support Services for six Federal facilities located in San Antonio, and one location in Pearsall Texas. The combined rentable square footage is approximately 749,944. Offerors will be expected to provide operations, maintenance, management, supervision, labor, materials, equipment, and supplies for the facilities. The offerors shall also be responsible for the efficient, economical, and satisfactory operation, the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and the repair of equipment. Additionally, the offerors shall furnish all personnel, labor, equipment, materials, tools, supplies, supervision, management, training/certifications, and to provide custodial services, snow removal, pest control, window washing, waste removal/disposal, recycling, and lawn & grounds maintenance services. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 19.15, this acquisition is going to be 100% set-aside for a Woman Owned Small Business concern. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 561210, Facilities Support Services. The size standard is $41,500 million. The majority contract type will be Firm Fixed-Price for basic monthly services with an Indefinite Quantity provision for additional services. The solicitation number is 47PH0221R0004. The projected basic performance period is from 01 September 2021 to 31 August 2022, with four one-year option periods (01 September 2022 to 31 August 2026). FAR Clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, will be included in the solicitation to add up to six additional months, if necessary. The current contract is due to expire August 31, 2021. The solicitation will be released on or around 19 March 2021. The pre-proposal conference/site visit and the deadline for questions will be noted in the solicitation. The solicitation and subsequent amendments will only be publicized through the BETASAM.gov (Contract Opportunities FBO) website at beta.SAM.gov. Contractors are solely responsible for monitoring the internet to download the solicitation and any subsequent amendments. Paper copies and/or electronic mail of the solicitation and any subsequent amendments will not be provided under any circumstances. Prospective offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) database for award of a contract. Registration can be accomplished electronically at www.sam.gov. The contract specialist regarding this synopsis is Mike Burtner at email mike.burtner@gsa.gov. The Contracting Officer is Ms. Sharon McCreary at email Sharon.mccreary@gsa.gov This acquisition is subject to the availability of funds.

Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Sources Sought (15 January 2021) The General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS), is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research for an upco... Sources Sought (15 January 2021) The General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS), is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research for an upcoming procurement in GSA, PBS, Region 7 for (FM) services, consisting of O&M, custodial, and grounds maintenance services for facilities in San Antonio, and Pearsall TX. The acquisition strategy for this upcoming procurement is to compete the requirement to the maximum extent practicable, utilizing best value selection procedures (technical and price factors considered), with the exception of services that are on the Procurement List maintained by the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled (see FAR Subpart 8.7). In addition, utilization of small-business, in particular socioeconomic (8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB), Women-Owned (WOSB)) concerns, is a priority. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement as well as the small business set-aside. NO LARGE businesses need respond to this notice. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. It is anticipated that the solicitation will be issued on or about February 15, 2021. Submission of any information in response to this notice is voluntary and the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. It is the intent that any subsequent solicitation issued will result in the award of a single Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract. It is expected that the contract will consist of a one-year base period, and four (4) one-year option periods, a total of ten (5) years, should all options be exercised. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code to be assigned to this procurement is 561210, Facilities Support Services; the associated small business size standard is $41.5 million. The services that will be required are typically the following: Furnish all personnel, labor, equipment, materials, tools, supplies, supervision, management, training/certifications, and services, except as may be expressly set forth as Government furnished, and otherwise accomplish all actions necessary to perform and provide the work efforts described in the contract. Building Information: The approximate total square footage of the buildings to be maintained is 848,391.28 square feet and is broken down as follows: Full Maintenance Requirements: San Antonio Federal Building 727 E. Cesar Chavez Blvd San Antonio, TX 78206 GSA Bldg. No. TX0501HS (163,060 rentable sq. ft.) Federal Parking Garage 201 Avenue E San Antonio, TX 78205 GSA Bldg. No. TX0441ZZ (75,402 rentable sq. ft.) J. Woods US Courthouse 655 E. Cesar Chavez Blvd San Antonio, TX 78206 GSA Bldg. No. TX0502HS (114,990 rentable sq. ft.) AA Spears Judge Training Center 643 E. Cesar Chavez Blvd San Antonio, TX 78206 GSA Bldg. No. TX0503HS (17,302 rentable sq. ft.) Hipolito Garcia Federal Building / US Courthouse 615 E. Houston Street San Antonio, TX 78205 GSA Bldg. No. TX0164ZZ (217,786 rentable sq. ft.) Pearsall Federal Building / US Post Office 411 E. Colorado Street Pearsall, TX 78061 GSA Bldg. No. TX0231ZZ (9,014 rentable sq. ft.) U.S. Courthouse San Antonio 214 W. Nueva Street San Antonio, TX 78206 GSA Bldg. No. TX0398ZZ (250,837.28 rentable sq. ft.) O&M services: The Contractor shall provide building operations services for all systems covered by this contract, maintain uninterrupted utilities services, and environmental conditioning to tenants during normal working hours, and at other times as described within the Performance-Based Work Statement (PBWS), to preserve the asset value of the facility and its systems, and minimize operating costs to the Government without compromising other contract objectives or requirements, including, but not limited to, the following tasks: Collect and maintain an inventory of: (1) all equipment types that require maintenance or certifications pursuant to the PBS Maintenance Standards or applicable NFPA code or standards (latest edition), (2) equipment that is operated through a sequence of operations, (3) electronic controllers and network devices, (4) sensors, and (5) tenant agency-owned equipment operated or maintained; collect and maintain the following equipment/system data including all applicable fire protection and life safety equipment/system data: Equipment ID, equipment type, equipment description, asset identification code, all nameplate data, manufacturer, model number, serial number, equipment status, building number, location (including floor, room, and location description) and install/initialization dates (as can be obtained from nameplate or manufacturer data available). For fire alarm systems, the Contractor shall also provide the current version of fire alarm software and the version of software for any systems with which the fire alarm software interfaces. A digital photo of the manufacturer's nameplate shall be entered into the National Computerized Maintenance Management System (NCMMS) if no current photo is recorded and stored in NCMMS; maintain or implement same asset identification system for new and replacement equipment compliant with NCMMS-readable national asset identification coding. Some asset identification systems include bar-coding, radio frequency identification or other equipment tagging; update equipment data when equipment is added, removed or retrofitted as part of a project, or discovered by GSA or the Contractor and log changes in accordance with provided NCMMS training; review and update equipment records, including asset information, maintenance records and preventative maintenance records, anytime maintenance is performed on a piece of equipment; use the workflow processes within NCMMS or alternate means approved by the CO or designee, to submit changes to the equipment inventory and preventative maintenance schedule within five business days of collecting and gathering equipment information and updating in NCMMS. All changes to equipment inventory and preventative maintenance schedule must be approved by the CO or designee; for assets covered by an ESPC contract, check the “ESPC” box on the NCMMS asset page; collect and maintain ESPC contract information. FM services: FM services include, but are not limited to, tasks identified above for O&M services, as well as custodial and grounds maintenance services. The Contractor shall ensure that their employees are properly trained, licensed and/or certified to operate necessary building systems or equipment for which licensed and/or certified personnel are required by Federal, State, or local laws, codes or ordinances; be responsible to make the management and operational decisions to meet the quality performance standards required under this contract; use innovation technology and other means and methods to develop and perform the most efficient cleaning services for the building. Implement an effective Quality Control Plan (QCP). Implement an effective service call system that results in prompt, professional, and courteous resolution of tenant concerns; keep the CO or their designee informed of current status of the work being performed, provide work schedules and provide other pertinent information needed by the CO or their designee; reduce the environmental impacts of work performed under this contract by using, to the maximum extent, environmentally sound practices, processes, and products. Provide training/certifications for their employees that stress stewardship in cleaning practices i.e., the use, disposal and recycling of cleaning chemicals, and dispensing equipment and packaging. Current information on stewardship, training, educational materials and other issues can be found in ASTM E1971-05 or at the ASTM website. Information on these items is also available on the websites: Stewardship for the Cleaning of Commercial and Institutional Buildings (www.astm.org) and ISSA’s website (www.issa.com). The Contractor shall perform grounds maintenance services including, but not limited to, landscape erosion management, maintain trees and shrubs, mulching, mowing and edging, leaf removal, overseeding, dethatching, and plugging, fertilization, maintain flower beds and planted areas, clear weeds, water, adjust, clean and set automatic controllers irrigation system settings, and utilize an Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPM) for controlling pests and disease to ensure that the landscapes, trees, and shrubs are free of disease and pest infestation. Interested vendors who believe they can meet the capabilities and performance requirements outlined are requested to respond to this Sources Sought by January 25, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. Central Time to Mike Burtner (mike.burtner@gsa.gov), with the information outlined below: 1. A complete and current record of your System for Award Management (https://www.sam.gov/) registration to include: - Name of firm - Website information - Point of contact (name, phone number, and email address) - DUNS number - Business Size (Large/Small) for NAICS 561210 - Socioeconomic Category(ies) (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) 2. Capabilities Narrative - Please indicate if you are seeking opportunities for: - FM Services - Are you interested in these opportunities as a prime contractor, or a Contractor Teaming Arrangement (CTA)? - Provide information in sufficient detail regarding previous experience (indicate whether as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on O&M, Custodial, and grounds maintenance services requirements. Include information such as building size, brief description of services performed, dollar value, location, government or commercial requirement, etc. to facilitate making a capability determination for each future requirement (please note that these requirements vary in size, complexity, and location so information submitted will be assessed for each requirement). - Indicate your experience working in the southeast Texas area. If you do not have experience, please describe your approach for assimilating into this market, including recruiting for staffing and subcontractor needs. - List your Firm’s Core business. 3. Additional Information - Please include any other information and/or recommendations to assist GSA in its structuring of these contract requirements to facilitate competition, its approach to acquiring the services and the manner in which requirements are described for the identified items/services. Please limit responses to no more than ten (10) pages, and submit in either Microsoft Word or PDF file format. It is recommended to submit the information in the format as outlined above to minimize the effort of the respondent and structure the responses for ease of analysis by the Government.