Synopsis/Solicitation This is a combination synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (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 for this acquisition is W912DQ19R1080 and it is being issued as a Request for Proposal(RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-94 (effective 19 January 2017). This acquisition is set aside 100% for small business concerns. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561730- Landscape Services and the associated small business size standard is $7.5 million. A list of the contract line item numbers and items (CLINs), quantities, and units of measure are detailed in Section B of this combined synopsis/solicitation. A description of requirements (PWS/SOW) for the items to be acquired are detailed in Section C of this combined synopsis/solicitation. The dates, places of delivery and acceptance are detailed in Sections E and F of this combined synopsis/solicitation. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, does apply to this acquisition with no addenda to the provision and is located in Section L of this combined synopsis/solicitation. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Edited does apply to this acquisition with no addenda to the provision and is located in Section M of this combined synopsis/solicitation. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, does apply to this acquisition with no addenda to the provision, and is located in Section K of this combined synopsis/solicitation. If the offeror has up-to-date representations and certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM) website, then this completed provision isnot required to be submitted with the offeror's proposal. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, does apply to this acquisition with no addenda to the provision, and the specific clauses required are located in Section I of this combined synopsis/solicitation. System for Award Management In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(k): By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the Offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through https://sam.gov/portal/SAM/#1 . It is highly encouraged that all prospective Offeror's start the SAM registration process as soon as possible. OFFEROR MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE CLOSE OF THE SOLICITATION OR THE CONTRACTING OFFICER MAY PROCEED WITH AWARD TO THE NEXT SUCCESSFUL OFFEROR. If you were not previously registered, please go to https://sam.gov. Instructions for new registration are also located at the following link: https://www.sam.gov/sam/transcript/Quick_Guide_for_Contract_Registrations_v1.7.pdf If you have questions about Federal Government procurements in general or need assistance in the preparation of your proposal, a local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) may be able to help. The PTAC was authorized by Congress in 1985 in an effort to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the Federal Government marketplace. To locate a PTAC near you, go to https://www.aptac-us.org/sam-registration/. THIS IS A FREE SERVICE BY A NON PROFIT PAID FOR BY THE US GOVERNMENT SAM UPDATE: GSA has taken action to address alleged fraudulent activity in the System for Award Management (SAM). The measures GSA already has in place to help prevent improper activity in SAM include masking specific data elements in the entity registration W912DQ19R1077 Page 2 of 33 even for authorized entity users; requiring "parent" approval of new registrations for their "child" entities; and requiring the formal appointment of the Entity Administrator by original, signed notarized letter. Additional enhanced controls have been deployed. These controls include implementing multi-factor authentication using login.gov and notifying Entity Administrators when there is a change in the entity's bank account information. NOTARIZED LETTER PROCESS CHANGES How has the notarized letter review process changed? All non-Federal entities who create or update their registration in SAM.gov will no longer need to have an approved Entity Administrator notarized letter on file before their registration is activated. This applies to you if your SAM.gov Purpose of Registration is either Federal Assistance or All Awards. Check SAM.gov to find your Purpose of Registration. All non-Federal entities still must mail the original, signed copy of the notarized letter to the Federal Service Desk. Where can I find the notarized letter templates? Read the instructions for domestic entities or instructions for international entities posted at the Federal Service Desk. Where do I send the notarized letter? You must mail the original, notarized letter to: FEDERAL SERVICE DESK ATTN: SAM.GOV REGISTRATION PROCESSING 460 INDUSTRIAL BLVD LONDON, KY 40741-7285 All Submittals must be received by September 11, 2019 at 2:00PM. Please use the below address if you decide to mail in your proposal: Gale L. Rollins ATTN: CECT-NWK-C 647 Federal Building 601 E 12th Street, Room 647 Kansas City, Missouri 64106
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