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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, utilizing FAR part 13 procedures, 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.

(ii) The solicitation number is 12305B23Q0233 and this combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

(iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2023-04.

(iv) See attached document (Statement of Work).

(v) USDA ARS requires a contractor to provide Janitorial Services per Statement of Work attached.

(vi) Place of service and acceptance: Univ of ME on Portage Road, Orono, ME 04469.

(vii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.

(viii) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services is applies to this acquisition. Evaluation will be based on best value.

Best Value will be evaluated based on the following factors:

• Price


• Technical


• Past Performance

In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

(a) Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (Quote on company letterhead) detailing the description, total price for a base and four option year periods, and valid for at least 30 days after receipt of quote.

(b) Submit UEI# with quotation.

( c) Submit information for non-cost factors to include technical capability, and at least two past performance references. (See Attached- Past Performance)

REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance and to submit ALL requested items will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions.

DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.

(ix) Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, uploaded on sam.gov by the time quotes are due.

(x) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Additional clauses included as attachment:

Contract Terms and Conditions

(xii) Quoted prices must include all applicable costs including shipping costs.

(xii) Quotes are due on 9/21/2023 at 5:00 PM PDT by email to Elizabeth Wilson at elizabeth.wilson2@usda.gov.

(xiv) Elizabeth Wilson may be reached at elizabeth.wilson2@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 8/21/2023 by 9:00 AM PDT.

*Questions and Answers #1 has been posted as an attachment.

**The floorplan has been posted as an attachment.

***Site Visit has been scheduled for all interested vendors for 9/20/23 at 3:30PM EDT. Univ of ME on Portage Rd Orono ME. You MUST email elizabeth.wilson2@usda.gov to be added to site visit by COB Tuesday, 9/19. Contact Ethel Champaco for directions or questions regarding site visit at 207-581-3365.

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