GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WALLOPS BAY HOUSING

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR 13, 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. Instructions to offerors (Tailored for quotes under FAR part 13), evaluation criteria, and all applicable FAR Provisions and Clauses are attached. The solicitation number is HSCG27-17-Q-PPM001 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95. This acquisition is issued set-aside 100% for SMALL BUSINESS. Where Federal Acquisition Regulation clause language is inconsistent with FAR 13.004, Legal Effect of Quotations, that language is hereby tailored in accordance with FAR 12.302 to be consistent with a request for quotations. This tailoring includes, but is not limited to the following: In accordance with FAR 13.004, a quotation is not an offer, and any clause provision to the contrary is hereby modified to be consistent with FAR 13.004. Where the word "offer/offeror" or a derivative of that word appears, it is changed to "quote/quoter" or a derivative of that word. The associated NAICS code is 561730 and the small business size standard is $7.5 million. USCG Sector Field Office Eastern Shore has a requirement for Grounds Maintenance Services. See attached request for quote package. This request is for an option agreement contract for a base year and 4 option years. Quote each year separately. Base Year (4/1/17 - 3/31/18) Option Year 1 (4/1/18 - 3/31/19) Option Year 2 (4/1/19 - 3/31/20) Option Year 3 (4/1/20 - 3/31/21) Option Year 4 (4/1/21 - 3/31/22) FAR 52.237-1 -- Site Visit (Apr 1984). Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. Date and place of delivery and acceptance is on or before April 1, 2017. FOB Destination Delivery is to: USCG Wallops Bay Housing 301 Skeeter Lane Wallops Island, VA 23337 Attn: CWO Brady Scheib All quotes are due at USCG Base Portsmouth, VA by the Close of Business 15 February 2017. Submit quotes to the following e-mail address or fax number by the offer due date and time: E-Mail Address: james.e.harris@uscg.mil Fax Number: (757) 483-8623 (Attn: SKC Harris) Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist at james.e.harris@uscg.mil no later than 15 February 2017, 4:00PM Eastern Time or the question may not be answered. The Government will issue a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes: Price, technical capability, past performance and delivery time.