Request For Information General Information Document Type: Request for information Solicitation Number: 70T01018I9NCKP112 Sources Sought Response Date: 5/17/2018 NAICS Code: 561720 - Janitorial Services Contracting Office Address U.S. Department of Homeland Security TSA Headquarters-West Building 2th Floor, TSA-25 701 South 12th Street Arlington, VA 20598-6025 I. INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is requesting information to conduct market research in determining interest, capability, and socio-economic category of potential sources for Janitorial Services for the TSA at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, IL. The TSA, in an attempt to meet its HUBZone small business goals, is particularly interested in HUBZone certified contractors who are capable of performing these requirements. However, TSA welcomes all small businesses to submit capability statements. II. BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Janitorial services and pest control are required for TSA checkpoint areas at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, IL. TSA currently occupies space dedicated to passenger and baggage screening operations. The Contractor shall provide janitorial services seven (7) days a week, for the space occupied by the TSA at ORD. The contractor is responsible for removing trash from the facility and disposing of trash in dumpsters located on airport property, and insect and rodent control. All janitorial tasks to be performed at each location are designated in the attached "Requirements by Location". III. CONTRACTOR'S CAPABILITIES STATEMENT In order for the TSA to improve its understanding of market capabilities and identify qualified vendors that are capable of providing Janitorial Services at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), a Contractor's Capabilities Statement is requested. This statement must identify your company's capabilities to meet the requirements identified in the attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS), Current Business Size, and what experience you have providing similar and/or same services to other Federal Agencies. In the body of the email, include a vendor Point of Contact (POC), phone number and email address of the person to be contacted regarding any correspondence between the Government and the Vendor. This person should be a primary contact and capable of addressing questions or issues associated with the submission and content of the Capability Statement. IV. SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION The information requested in support of the Capabilities Statement must be submitted in writing. The Capabilities Statement shall not exceed four (4) pages and in either PDF or MS Word Format. In addition, the submission may include a one (1) page cover letter, for a total submission not to exceed five pages. The cover letter must clearly identify the following information: 1. Company's Name 2. Company's Address 3. DUNS Number 4. Point of Contact(s) (Name, title, email, and phone number) 5. Identify your business size - Other than small, small, small disadvantaged, 8(a)-certified small disadvantaged, HUBZone small, woman-owned small, veteran-owned small, service-disabled veteran-owned small - based upon NAICS Code 561720 "Janitorial Services" 6. Any applicable GSA Schedule Contract No., other contract vehicles the TSA may consider for this requirement that you are an awardee for (e.g. GWACs, DHS Strategic Sourcing Contract). 7. Potential Teaming Partners or Subcontractors Please send responses with a subject heading of Janitorial Services-Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Elizabeth Entien at Elizabeth.Entien@tsa.dhs.gov and Shawnna Sims at Shawnna.Sims@tsa.dhs.gov by 12 noon local time (Arlington, VA) on Tuesday May 17, 2018 and send questions to the same. Telephonic responses will not be accepted. Future information about this acquisition, including issuance of a request for proposal-solicitation and/or applicable amendments, will be issued through FedBizOpps (www.fbo.gov). Interested parties are responsible for ensuring they have the most up-to-date information regarding this acquisition. This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for informational and planning purposes only and is not a request for proposal-solicitation. A Government requirement for this service is being developed, and a contract may or may not result. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Please be advised that all submissions become the property of the Federal Government, and will not be returned. Please note: All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The website for registration is www.sam.gov.