AG-84N8-S-11-0047, Solicitation for Janitorial Services for the Forest Service Ogden Aviation Center and Hangar in Ogden, UT 84405. This combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as request for quotation (RFQ). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, Stream-lined solicitation for commercial items, 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. (2) The Forest Service contemplates award of a firm-fixed-price contract with 1 base year and four (4) options years as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation. Award will be made using Simplified Acquisition Procedures, therefore the evaluation procedures at FAR 13.106-2 will be used. A firm-fixed price award will be made to the responsible offeror submitting the proposal that provides the best value to the Government. Best value will be determined by using the trade-off process as listed in FAR Part 13. In determining best value, the following factors will be considered: 1) Price, 2) Technical Capacity; 3) Past Performance. This request for quote is being issued pending availability of funds; the Forest Service expects funds to become available, but no contract will be awarded until and unless the money becomes available. The offerors will incur the cost to submit proposals at their own risk, and that if funds do not become available the government will not compensate offerors for bid or quote costs. There is no guarantee that any contractor awarded the base will be awarded any option year period. The Government will consider use of the option period based on continued need for service, available funding and contractor performance. (3) The proposed contract is 100% set aside for small business concerns. All responsible small businesses may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Forest Service (FS). (4) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clause are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-46. (5) Solicitation number is AG-84N8-S-11-0047. This solicitation is issued as a request for quote. (6) NAICS Code is 561720; Small business size standard is $16.5M. (7) This requirement consists of general janitorial services. Currently the cost for janitorial services is $477.00, per month. The contractor must provide all labor, supervision, transportation, cleaning equipment, cleaning supplies and incidentals necessary to perform the described work. The contractor must also provide all the carpet cleaning equipment to perform the janitorial services at the Forest Service Ogden Aviation Center and Hangar is located at 3515 Airport Rd, Ogden, UT 84405. The requested janitorial services are defined in the Description/Specifications. The services requested must be in strict accordance with 1) industry standards and codes; 2) Federal, State, and local regulations; 3) Federal environmental standards; and 4) OSHA regulations. Provisions and clauses noted below may be accessed at www.acquisition.gov (8) The following FAR provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Item (Sept. 2006). FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (Jan 1999). FAR 52.212-3 (Aug 2009), Offerors Representatives and Certification-Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (June 2010). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or executive Orders Commercial Items (July 2010), FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Jun 2003)(15 U.S.C. 644), FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Apr 2009)(15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)), FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003)(E.O.11755), FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and remedies (Aug 2009)(E.O. 13126), FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999), FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007)(E.O.11246), FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities (Jun 1998), FAR 52.225-1 Buy American Act-Supplies (Feb 2009), FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Act-Certificate (Feb 2009), FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008), FAR 52.232-33 Payment of Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003). FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) Additional clauses incorporated in this acquisition by reference include: FAR 52.217-8 Option to extend services (NOV 1999). 52.217-9 Option to extend the term of the contract (MAR 2000). 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984). 52.232-19 Availability of funds for the next fiscal year. (April 1984), 52.237-03 Continuity of Service (January 1991), DIAPR COR/COTR Authorities and Delegations (May 2010), Executive Order 13513 Prohibition on Text Messaging and Using Electronic Equipment Supplied by the Government While Driving (October 2009). The Service Contract Act of 1965 applies to this contract. Wage Determination Decision 2005-2531 is incorporated into this requirement. All quotes and required documentation shall be submitted no later than June 10, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Standard time. Include the solicitation number on the envelope or the fax cover page. E-mail quotes will not be accepted. Contracting Office Address and contact information: Forest Service, Utah Acquisition Support Service Office, Purchasing Agent: Carmel Hall (chall@fs.fed.us) 801-975-3479-phone, 801-975-3483-fax 2222 West 2300 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84119
