Lawn Care Services for NMFS Lafayette, LA

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION Lawn Care Services for NMFS Lafayette, LA (I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number NFFN7400-10-07184SRG. (III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-38. (IV) This solicitation is being issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 561730. The small business size standard is $6.5. (V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial services: CLIN 0001 - Base Year; Services, non-personal, to provide all equipment, labor and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for Lawn Care Services for NMFS Lafayette, LA in accordance with the statement of work for the period of twelve months. CLIN 1001 - Option Year I; Base Year; Services, non-personal, to provide all equipment, labor and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for Lawn Care Services for NMFS Lafayette, LA in accordance with the statement of work for the period of twelve months. CLIN 2001 - Option Year II; Base Year; Services, non-personal, to provide all equipment, labor and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for Lawn Care Services for NMFS Lafayette, LA in accordance with the statement of work for the period of twelve months. CLIN 3001 - Option Year III; Base Year; Services, non-personal, to provide all equipment, labor and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for Lawn Care Services for NMFS Lafayette, LA in accordance with the statement of work for the period of twelve months. CLIN 4001 - Option Year IV; Base Year; Services, non-personal, to provide all equipment, labor and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for Lawn Care Services for NMFS Lafayette, LA in accordance with the statement of work for the period of twelve months. (VI) Description of requirements is as follows: See attached statement of work which applies to Base Year, Option Year I-IV, 52.212-3 Offer Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, and Wage Rates. (VII) Period of performance shall be: Base Year for a twelve month period 4/1/10 through 3/31/2011 Option Period I for a twelve month period 4/1/2011 through 3/31/2012, if the Government exercises. Option Period II for a twelve month period 4/1/2012 through 3/31/2013, if the Government exercises. Option Period III for a twelve month period 4/1/2013 through 3/31/2014, if the Government exercises. Option Period IV for a twelve month period 4/1/2014 through 3/31/2015, if the Government exercises. (VIII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (June 2008), applies to this acquisition. (IX) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999), applies to this acquisition. Offers will be evaluated based on price and the factors set forth in paragraph (a), and award will be made to the firm offering the best value to the Government. Paragraph (a) is hereby completed as follows: Evaluation will be based on 1) Past Performance - quote shall included at least two references including the phone number, full address and email (if available) and contractor's past performance will be based on responsiveness, quality, and customer services and 2) Price. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed price purchase order on an all or none basis. (X) The offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Aug 2009), with its quote. An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (m) of this provision. (XI) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Mar 2009) applies to this acquisition. (XII) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Dec 2009) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses under subparagraph (b) apply: (8)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). (18) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). (19) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). (20) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Aug 2009) (E.O. 13126). (21) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). (22) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). (24) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). (31) 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). (34) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). (39) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). The following clauses under subparagraph (c) apply: (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Sep 2009) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (4) 1352.214-70, Pre-Bid. The Government is planning a Site Visit on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 by 2 p.m. NMFS Lafayette, LA local time. To be considered for award, vendors are required to attend the Site Visit. To request to be included in this, please call John Foret +1 (555) 000-0000. Offerors are encouraged to submit all questions in writing at least 2 days prior to the Site Visit through email to contact@example.gov or fax +1 (555) 000-0000. Questions will be considered at any time prior to or during the Site Visit. However, offerors will be required to submit verbal questions asked at the Site Visit in writing to contact@example.gov within 24 hours after the Site Visit. Subsequent to the Site Visit, an amendment containing the questions and answers will be made publicly available. (5) 1352.215-73, Inquiries. Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing to Suzanne Romberg-Garrett either through email contact@example.gov or faxed at +1 (555) 000-0000 no later than 2 calendar days by 12:01 p.m. Mountain Standard Time before the close of the Request For Quote. All responses to the questions will be made in writing and included in an amendment to the solicitation. (6) 52.223-10 , Waste Reduction Program. (7) 52.232-19, Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (XIII) The following clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: 52.252.2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998), This contract incorporates on or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://www.arnet.gov (End of Clause) The following additional terms and conditions apply: 52.214-34, Submission of Offers in the English Language (Apr 1991) 52.214-35, Submission of Offer in U.S. Currency (Apr 1991) 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification. (Dec 2007) 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts. (Dec 2007) 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (Jan 1997) 52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program (Aug 2000) 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances (May 2001) CAR 1352.237-72 Security Processing Requirements for Contractor/Subcontractor Personnel Working on a Department of Commerce Site (Low Risk Contracts) (December 2007), is attached in full text with the statement of work. (XIV) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating does not apply. (XV) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 12:01 P.M. Mountain Standard Time on March 1, 2010. All quotes must be faxed or emailed to the attention of Suzanne Romberg-Garrett. The fax number is +1 (555) 000-0000 and the email address is contact@example.gov. (XVI) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Suzanne Romberg-Garrett through the email address: contact@example.gov or fax +1 (555) 000-0000.