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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 12405B22Q0005 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The NAICS code is 561730 Landscaping Services. This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-07. SET ASIDE: This procurement is being set aside for Small Business. The USDA, ARS, Research Unit at Houma, LA., intends to procure landscaping services for a Base of a 12 month period and (4) Option Years. The work consists of but is not limited to; the contractor will provide all equipment, tools, and supplies required to mow, edge, trim, dig, clip, and spray in order to maintain a well-kept lawn at the USDA-ARS located at 5883 USDA Road, Houma, LA. 70360 as per attached Statement of Work and attached Lawn Maintenance Schedule. DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award Offerors shall provide; 1) SF18 - Request for Quotation (Complete, date and sign) 2) Past performance information; Provide references from at least 3 jobs which you have performed of the same size and scope of work within the past 2 years (preferably recent Gov't Contract(s). Provide the company name, a contact person, telephone number, and address with zip code for each customer. Also include the contact person's email address. 3) Your company must be actively registered in our System for Award Management (SAM) at web site www.sam.gov. REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible small businesses may submit an offer and will be considered. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition. 52.202-1 Definitions; 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees; 52.203-6 Restriction on Subcontractor 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures; 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights; 52.204-7 System for Award Management; 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting; 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offer; 52.204-18 Commercial and Government entity Code Reporting; AGAR 452.204-70 Inquiries; 52.204-19 Incorporated by Reference of Representations and Certifications; 52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Inverted when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment; 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations; AGAR 452.209-71 Assurance Regarding Felony Conviction or Tax Delinquent Status for Corporate Applicants; 52.212-1 Instructions to Offers-Commercial Items; 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Status of Executive Orders-Commercial Items; 52.216-24 Limitation of Government Liability; 52.216-25 Contract Defeminization; 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Re-representation; AGAR 452-219-70 Size Standard and NAICS Code Information; 52.222-3 Convict Labor; 52.222-17 Non-displacement of Qualified Workers; 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity Employment; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards; 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts); 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.225-25 Prohibitions on Contracting with Entities in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Reps and Certs; 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Awards Management; 52.232-39 Unforceability of Unauthorized Obligations; 52.233-2 Service of Protest; 52.233-3 Protest After Award; 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of contract; 52.237-1 Site Visit; 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation; 52.244-6 Subcontractors for Commercial Items; 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. DELIVERY: FOB Destination. Place of Performance; USDA, 5883 USDA Road, Houma, LA. 70360. PAYMENT: Any award made under this solicitation is subject to 31 CFR Part 208 which requires all payments made by the government to be made by electronic funds transfer. Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government MUST register with the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting quotation. You may register online at www.sam.gov. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.sam.gov. The government anticipates award of a firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the statement of work that will be the most advantageous to the government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering these major areas: price, and past performance. Quotations will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quotation meets the best value to the government. Responses must include past performance references from at least 3 jobs which you have performed of the same size and scope of work within the past 2 years. Provide the company name, a contact person, telephone number, and address with zip code for each customer. Also include the contact person's email address. Offerors shall identity where the offered services meet or does not meet each of the Government's functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein. All small businesses wishing to furnish a quotation must respond by 4:00 p.m. central standard time, November 19, 2021. Quotations are to be addressed to be emailed directly to:
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