This notice is being posted as an avenue to provide Request for Quotation W912HN-09-T-0031. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.202 (a) (13), Exceptions to publicizing contract actions, there will not be a pre-solicitation notice posted for this required action. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This solicitation is reserved exclusively for small business concerns. The solicitation number is W912HN-09-T-0031, and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The NAICS code is 561730 with a small business size standard of $7.0 million. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-31. Description of Requirement: The Wilmington District of the Army Corp of Engineers requests the procurement of grounds maintenance services. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and services, necessary to the performance of this grounds maintenance service contract, in accordance with attached statement of work. This Request for Quotation incorporates the following provisions and clauses: The full text clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.arnet.gov/far/ . The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this solicitation. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items, with its offer. The clauses at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, apply to this solicitation. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. and includes the following clauses: 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-aside; 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representations; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19, Child labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. The provisions of the following FAR Clauses also apply to this solicitation: 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration; 52.209-6, Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting; and 52.247-21, Contractor Liability for Personal Injury and/or Property Damage. The provisions of the following DFARS Clauses apply to this solicitation: 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors; 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments; and 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items apply to this solicitation; 252.204-7006, Billing Instructions; 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items; 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; 252.209-7004, Subcontracting with Firms That Are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Terrorist Country; and 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Request. Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the lowest cost, technically acceptable offer. PARTIES INTERESTED IN RESPONDING TO THIS RFQ may submit their quote in accordance with standard commercial practice (i.e. quote form, letterhead, etc.) and MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Solicitation number; offerors complete mailing and remittance addresses; discount terms, DUNS number, and Tax Identification Number. Any questions regarding this solicitation MUST be submitted in writing (fax or email) to the point of contact below. In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(k), prospective awardee shall be registered and active in the CCR database prior to award. If the Offeror does not become registered in the CCR database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer (NLT due date/time of solicitation), the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling
+1 (555) 000-0000 or
+1 (555) 000-0000. QUOTES ARE DUE NOT LATER THAN 2:00 PM, EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME, 15 April, 2009. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUOTES ELECTRONICALLY. They may also be submitted on letterhead and faxed to the attention of the Contracting Officer, John Mayo at
+1 (555) 000-0000. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation. This announcement and written request for quote constitutes the only "Request for Quote" that will be made for this requirement. Electronic quotes are now being accepted vie email;
contact@example.gov or by fax at
+1 (555) 000-0000.
