Inactive 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)

This is a Sources Sought for an upcoming 8(a) sole source procurement to provide custodial services at the Frank Carlson Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 444 SE Quincy, Topeka, Kansas effective J... This is a Sources Sought for an upcoming 8(a) sole source procurement to provide custodial services at the Frank Carlson Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 444 SE Quincy, Topeka, Kansas effective January 1, 2023. At this time the Government is looking for interested 8(a) participants who have an additional socioeconomic status under NAICS 561720. Specifically, the Government is looking for Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Economically Disadvantaged/Women Owned, or HUBZone small businesses. This additional socioeconomic qualifier is necessary to ensure GSA Region 6 meets their small business spending requirements as identified by Congress. While providing custodial and related services at the subject location the contractor shall: Furnish all personnel, labor, equipment, materials, tools, supplies, supervision, management, training/certifications, and services, except as may be expressly set forth as Government furnished, except to the extent any of the supplies may be furnished directly by the Government under the contract, and otherwise accomplish all actions necessary to or incident to, perform and provide the work efforts described in the contract. The building(s) shall be fully staffed, beginning the first day of work under the contract and throughout the entirety of the contract, unless authorized by the Contracting Officer (CO) or their designee. Maximize the use of goods, products and materials that are produced in the United States. Telecom equipment must be in compliance with the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019, specifically NDAA 889. 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, permits 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 a comprehensive Quality Control Program including 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. Reduce the environmental impacts of work performed under this contract by using environmentally sound practices, processes, and products. Provide training/certifications for their employees that stress stewardship and effective communication in cleaning practices. Current information on stewardship, training, educational materials and other issues can be found on the web sites including but not limited to Stewardship for the Cleaning of Commercial and Institutional Buildings (www.astm.org) and ISSA’s website (www.issa.com). Coordinate with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and tenants who have restricted access spaces. Adhere to Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS) requirements for all new procurements and installations related to this PWS.