IRS Office Cleaning

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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 solicitation number, TIRNO-10-Q-00161 is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation is a small business set-aside categorized under NAICS code 561720 Janitorial Services. Interested parties are advised the following provisions apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference: 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items. These clauses can be read in full text at www.arnet.gov under the FAR search engine. Item Description: Quantity of 1 JB (Job) - Cleaning 185 workstations and 45 private offices in accordance with the attached Statement of Work. Work shall be completed on weekends only. Services shall begin after 4:30 p.m. E.T. on Fridays. Requirements: Special specifications include - workstation panel steam cleaning by certified cleaning technicians, the use of environmentally friendly cleaning products, cleaning of all work surfaces and overheads, and protection of all floors, walls, and doorways while furniture is being cleaned. Please refer to the attached Statement of Work for additional requirements. Delivery Location and Place of Performance: 801 9th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001-4592 FOB Destination Interested vendors who can provide the required services should submit clear and convincing data in writing substantiating an ability to furnish the entire requirement. The proposal shall include the number of employees suggested to complete the job in its entirety and a timeline breakdown of how much cleaning can be completed each weekend. Responses to this RFQ must be received by 12:00 p.m. on June 02, 2010 via electronic mail, facsimile, or courier. Any responses or requests for clarifications shall be sent via electronic mail to rachelle.c.vaughan@irs.gov or via facsimile to (202) 283-1365 prior to the closing date and time. Requests for clarifications via phone contact will not be accepted. Requests for clarifications must be in written format so all offerors will have access to all questions and answers during the solicitation process through posted amendments. In the event that a proposal is received by the IRS beyond the closing date and time, such offer will be deemed as untimely and not considered for award. For record purposes, the mailing address of this office is Internal Revenue Service, Office of Procurement, Attn: OS:A:P:B:A:B, Rachelle Vaughan, 6009 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745.