99--AWARD NOTICE W91ZLK-14-P-0320

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The combined synopsis/ solicitation number is W91ZLK-14-T-0588. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 05-79 The requirement will be procured in accordance with FAR Part 13.5 Commercial Test Program This requirement is a Total Small Business Set Aside. The associated North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 561730 and the Business Size Standard is $7M. The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed Price purchase order for following service requirement: Grounds maintenances services for the immediate need for mowing Edgewood Area facilities E5101/E2800. Contractor will be local and required to meet Headquarters requirements in a timely manner 1-2 days. Period of performance will start immediately post award. NOTES to Offerors: Offers shall note the award will be based on lowest price technically acceptable. Provide a firm fixed price quotation on the See the attached performance work statement for the required service. Respond to all items on the statement of work. The following provisions and clauses will be incorporated by reference: 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items The contract will be awarded to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). The technical evaluation will be a determination based on information furnished by the vendor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the offer. The Government reserves the right to make an award without discussions. 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. All quotations from responsible sources will be fully considered. Vendors, who are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), prior to award, will not be considered. Vendors may register with SAM by going to www.sam.gov. 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items. ADDENDUM to 52.212-4 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal 52.223-11 Ozone Depleting Substances 52.247-34 FOB Destination +1 (555) 000-0000 Item Identification and Valuation 52.212-5, Contract terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses cited in this clause are applicable: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (41 U.S.C 253S and 10 U.S .C. 2402) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Disabled Veterans 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchase 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (APR 2007) The following additional DFAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable: 52.203-3 Gratuities 252.225-7000 Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payment Program 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities 252.225-7015 Preference of Domestic Hand and Measuring Tools 252.225-7021 Trade Agreements 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FROM MARYLAND RETAIL SALES AND USE TAX (JUL 1999) (APG 52.0229-4100) Exemption Certificate No. 30005004 covers exemption from Maryland Retail Sales and Use Tax. AMC-LEVEL PROTEST (NOV 2008) If you have complaints about this procurement, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve those concerns with the responsible contracting officer. However, you can also protest to Headquarters, AMC. The HQ, AMC-Level Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the Government Accountability Office or other external forum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO. The AMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 20 working days from filing. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103. If you want to file a protest under the AMC-Level Protest Program, the protest must request resolution under that program and be sent to the address below. All other agency-level protests should be sent to the contracting officer for resolution. HQ Army Materiel Command Office of Command Counsel 9301 Chapek Rd, Room 2-1SE3401 Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-5527 Facsimile number: +1 (555) 000-0000 or 8875 Packages sent by FedEx, UPS, or other delivery service should be addressed to: HQ Army Materiel Command Office of Command Counsel Room2-1SE3401 1412 Jackson Loop Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-5527 The AMC-level protest procedures are located on the Internet. If Internet access is not available, contact the contracting officer or HQ, AMC to obtain the AMC-level protest procedures. http://www.amc.army.mil/pa/COMMANDCOUNSEL.asp The full text of FAR and DFAR references may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Quotations must be signed, dated and received by 4:00 PM Eastern Day Light Time, August 12th, 2014 via email to contact@example.gov. All quotations from responsible sources will be fully considered. Vendors who are not registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award will not be considered. Vendors may register with CCR by calling +1 (555) 000-0000 or online at www.bpn.gov/CCR. All questions concerning this Request for Proposal must be submitted via email contact Chanel D. Williams, Contracting Officer, via email at contact@example.gov Please provide any questions no later than August 8th, 2014; 4:00 PM Eastern Day Light Time. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED. PERFORMANCE STATEMENT OF WORK Ground Maintenance 1. The JPEO-CBD requires the services of a local Contractor that has the expertise and experience in working with government agencies in the APG/Edgewood Maryland area. Grounds maintenance/services required to support our Headquarters facilities mission. 2. Contractor will have the capability to provide comprehensive mowing, edging and scrub pruning services. Contractor will be local and required to meet Headquarters requirements in a timely manner 1-2 days. Required Services 1. During annual mowing season, mow and maintain grass to a height of no more than 4 quote mark . After cutting, grass to be raked if needed/debris removed and disposed off-site. 2. Prune and maintain shrubs to a maximum height of five feet. At the conclusion of the pruning, remove and dispose of all debris. 3. Weed, cultivate and maintain shrub beds, and areas around trees. At the conclusion of the weeding, remove and dispose of all debris. 4. IAW FPCON measures ensure that all shrubs/trees located in the immediate vicinity of any windows in buildings be cut trimmed to remain below the bottom of the window. 5. Ensure that all climbing vines are promptly removed from buildings. 6. Ensure that all weeds/grass in the immediate vicinity of any doors/walk-ways leading into buildings are immediately cut for health and safety reasons. 7. Mowing of lawn every two weeks 8. Provide start/stop dates for services 9. Include aeration semi-annually 10. Weeding as needed 11. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE WILL NOT EXCEED SIX (6) MONTHS WITH ONE (1) SIX MONTH OPTION.