Janitorial Services, Ansonia and Hamden, CT   2

Request for Quotation (RFQ).
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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the most current Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2021-05.

Responsible sources may submit a quotation which, if timely received, shall be considered by this agency. North American Industry Classification (NAICS): 561720 (Janitorial): Size Standard is $19.5

Set Aside: 100% small business set-aside.

General Information: The intent of this solicitation is to obtain quotes for Janitorial Services. Provide quote by: 5:00 PM, Central Standard Time on September 24, 2021.

FAR 52.237-1 -- Site Visit (Apr 1984); Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. Inspection of the buildings prior to submitting quotation is recommended. For more information, technical questions and to schedule a pre-bid visit at the Hamden station please contact Qadir Muhammad, Facility Operations Specialist (FOS) at (203) 230-4346 email qadir.muhammad@usda.gov.

The physical address for the buildings is 51 Mill Pond Road, Hamden, CT and 119 1/2 Ford Street, Ansonia, CT. Located in New Haven County. COVID protocol required.

OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED TO SAM (https://www.sam.gov) IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 52.204-7 AND RESPOND TO ALL INSTRUCTIONS. OFFERORS WHO FAIL TO MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.

Quoter must respond to the other factors as described under FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (Jan 1999). Award will be made on the Best Value for the Government. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option. It's the Governments' intent to make one contract award.

Offers shall be submitted for the total item. Offers for less than the total item will not be considered. All items are subject to Contractor Quality Control.

The contract awardee must register at the electronic Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) in order to submit invoices for payment. This is a mandatory requirement initiated by the U.S. Department of Treasury and you can find more information at this website: https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm. Please make sure that your company has registered at: https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm to establish an account. For IPP assistance contact IPP Customer Support @ (866) 973-3131.

Submit offers electronically to David Easter, david.easter@usda.gov

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