S--GROUNDS MAINTENANCE - 619

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will also be attached. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. All proposals must be received prior to noon C.S.T. on August 25, 2014. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. NAICS code is 561730, Landscaping Services, size standard is $7.5 million. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-72 effective January 30, 2014. Please see attached RFQ document VA247-14-Q-1421 for requirements. Potential vendors are to complete the attached RFQ document and submit an itemized quote as well as submit sufficient supporting documentation which details product specifications. This supporting documentation will be used to determine whether or not the quoted items meet the requirements of the solicitation. Vendors must complete RFQ in order to be considered for award, a quote will not suffice. All questions must be addressed by email no later than 24 hours prior to the closing of the buy. Quotes are due no later than 12:00 PM CST, August 25, 2014. Telephone calls will not be accepted. All quotes are to be sent electronically to contact@example.gov. INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING RFQ / SF 1449 1) Please provide pictures and specifications if you are not offering EXACTLY what the government is requesting. If you are offering the EXACT ITEMS/SERVICE/SUPPLIES being requested by the government, please verify and/or state that fact in the on page one (1), block 19 of the SF1449. 2) Review Statement of Work and Other Attachments, (if applicable), for more DETAILED INFORMATION. 3) Per the solicitation, your firm MUST COMPLETE THE ATTACHED RFQ and email completed document back to this office by the close of award CST in order to be considered for award. A standard quote will not suffice. SF 1449 - Section 17a - Vendor Information Section 26 - Total Amount of Bid/Offer Section 30a-c - Vendor name, signature and date Section B. (Cost/Price Schedule) Unit Price - Unit Price for each separate line item Amount - Quantity multiplied by Unit price by each separate line item Grand Total - Total aggregate amount of all line items I have provided a Sample below: Item Information Item No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount 1 Widget A 1.00 EA ___$300.00_________ ___$300.00______ 2 Widget B 2.00 EA ___$500.00________ ___$1,000.00_______ 3 Installation 1.00 JB ___$400.00_________ ___$400.00______ 4 Annual Service 4.00 JB ___$200.00_________ ___$800.00________ GRAND TOTAL $2,500.