Elevator Maintenance Agreement

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12505B21Q0071 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-05. It is the offeror's responsibility to be familiar with the applicable provisions and clauses. The clauses may be accessed in full text at www.acquisition.gov/far and www.acquisition.gov/agar. The government intends to issue a firm fixed price purchase order. The basis for award will be lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). The USDA-ARS in Ames, Iowa, has the need for the following: Scope of Work: The USDA, National Centers for Animal Health is in need of an Elevator Service Agreement for seven (7) elevators to maintain them and keep them in safe reliable operation. BASE YEAR - 12 MONTHS $ OPTION YEAR 1 - 12 MONTHS $ OPTION YEAR 2 - 12 MONTHS $ OPTION YEAR 3 - 12 MONTHS $ OPTION YEAR 4 - 12 MONTHS $ The elevators will require monthly service inspections, emergency service and annual inspections required per 29 CFR 1917.116. A site visit is highly encouraged. See attached SOW for complete specifications and requirements. SUBMISSION OF QUOTES Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, quotes must show (1) The solicitation number (12505B21Q0071) (2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers; (3) The name, address, telephone number OR email address, and DUNS number of the offeror; (4) A technical description of the items/services being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary; (5) Terms of any express warranty; (6) Price and any discount terms; (7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address; (8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically); (9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments; (10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); OFFEROR MUST SUBMIT AT LEAST THREE REFERENCES OF SIMILAR CONTRACTS HELD WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS, PREFERRABLY GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS; and (11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. NOTE: Quotes must include all fees, delivery charges, and/or surcharges. Quotes must be valid for a minimum of 30 days. This will be a tax-exempt purchase. To be eligible for award, offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of offer. REGISTRATION IS FREE. For assistance with SAM call +1 (555) 000-0000 or go to www.sam.gov. A DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) number is required in order to register. Vendor must include their DUNS# on their quote. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The offeror must review the attached provisions and clauses, complete as required, and submit the completed provisions/clauses with their quote. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to contact@example.gov. Phone inquiries will not be accepted. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Please email all quotes and required documents to contact@example.gov. The subject line must contain the solicitation number. Quotations received after August 26, 2021 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time will not be considered.