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This contract is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued under FAR Part 12 for the commercial service of exterior glass cleaning at USDA Agricultural Research Service facilities, solicitation number 1232SA26Q0594. The procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 561720 with a size standard of $22 million, permitting only small businesses—including HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, and EDWOSB entities—to respond. All offerors must submit a firm fixed price quotation on company letterhead, a fully completed SF-1449 form with all required blocks and line items priced, their active SAM.gov Unique Entity ID, and past performance references as specified in Attachment 3. The work involves cleaning all exterior glass surfaces on Buildings 998 and 997 in Kerrville, Texas, totaling 497 windows and 16 door glass surfaces, using professional-grade, streak-free, and eco-friendly solutions performed by background-checked technicians. The service must be completed by May 22, 2026, to align with a scheduled USDA-ARS ceremonial event, with delivery occurring F.O.B. destination to USDA/ARS in Peoria, Illinois. Quotations are evaluated using a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, meaning only those meeting all salient technical requirements will be considered for award, with price being the sole determinant among acceptable offers. Proposals must be received electronically by May 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM PT, sent to Elizabeth Calhoun with the exact solicitation title and number as the email subject line; failure to comply with any submission requirement results in automatic rejection without discussion. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses including those related to labor standards, whistleblower protections, Buy American, equal opportunity, data security, and anti-trafficking, with additional prohibitions on supplier-imposed terms such as data usage for AI training, unilateral access restrictions, and unauthorized use of government identifiers. Invoicing must be submitted via the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, and payment will be made after formal acceptance at the delivery site. All submissions are subject to strict compliance with DEI and anti-discrimination requirements under clauses 52.222-90 and 452.203-71, and false certifications may trigger liability under the False Claims Act.
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Kerrville, TX, 78028, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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AMENDMENT 1- Pictures attached.
Description -
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0594 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Exterior Glass Cleaning.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561720 The small business size standard is $22M. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
See “Attachment 1 – SF-1449” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
- Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the service description and total price.
- Submit attached SF-1449 with blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c, and individual Contract Line Items priced in full.
- Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation.
- Submit Past Performance References- Please see Attachment 3- Past Performance document for what is required.
REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit ALL items requested in solicitation will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions.
DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.
Quotes are due on 5/7/2026 at 1:00 PM PT by email to Elizabeth Calhoun at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov. You must include the solicitation title name and number as the subject line of the email.
Questions-All questions must go to Elizabeth Calhoun, whom may be reached at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. You must include the solicitation name AND number as the subject line of the email. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 5/6/2026 by 1:00 PM PT.
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