AMENDMENT NOTICE: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.The solicitation number is 0040198233 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-80. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561720 with a small business size standard of $18.00M.This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2015-04-09 14:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be in the Place of Performance. The DOI Fish & Wildlife Service requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: Base Period of Performance: 04/13/2015 - 04/12/2016 LI 001: Janitorial services as stated in the ?Performance Work Statement? 5 days bi-weekly Monday Through Friday., 12, Months; Option 1 Period of Performance: 04/13/2016 - 04/12/2017 LI 001: Janitorial services as stated in the ?Performance Work Statement? 5 days bi-weekly Monday Through Friday., 12, Months; Option 2 Period of Performance: 04/13/2017 - 04/12/2018 LI 001: Janitorial services as stated in the ?Performance Work Statement? 5 days bi-weekly Monday Through Friday., 12, Months; Option 3 Period of Performance: 04/13/2018 - 04/12/2019 LI 001: Janitorial services as stated in the ?Performance Work Statement? 5 days bi-weekly Monday Through Friday., 12, Months; Option 4 Period of Performance: 04/13/2019 - 04/12/2020 LI 001: Janitorial services as stated in the ?Performance Work Statement? 5 days bi-weekly Monday Through Friday., 12, Months; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, DOI Fish & Wildlife Service intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. DOI Fish & Wildlife Service is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com.Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at
[email protected]. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process.Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or
[email protected] of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. This requirement is being procured in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and an award will be made in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Buyer intends to issue award using a purchase order or delivery order. Bids from Sellers unable to accept purchase orders or delivery orders will not be considered for award. The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years. Iguaca Aviary located at El Yunque National Forest. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. Contractors are cautioned that a Warranted Contracting Officer is the only authorized Government representative to make any contractual changes once an award is made. The award decision is based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. The contractor's experience and past performance will be reviewed. Companies that have negative past performance shall not be awarded the contract. The price will bill be determined fair and reasonable IAW FAR Part 13.106-3. Please see attachment for all applicable clauses and provisions that applies to this requirement. Invoices shall be submitted IAW Department of Interior Policy number 2011-04, Processing Platform System (IPP). No payments will be made for any unauthorized supplies and/or services or for any unauthorized changes to the work specified herein. This includes any services performed by the Contractor of their own volition or at the request of an individual other than a duly appointed Contracting Officer. The anticipated award date is April 13, 2015. Please do not request award status prior to this date. Any modifications or extensions to the delivery date shall be approved by the Contracting Officer and coordinated with the Contractor. Award decision will be made without discussions. Therefore, each offeror is encouraged to provide the Government with all of the information necessary to evaluate its quote under the evaluation factors stated above. Offerors that fail to submit all the information necessary to evaluate their quote with their initial quote bear the risk that their quotes will be rejected without discussions. In the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall comply with the requirements of U.S. Department of Labor wage determination number WD 05-2461 (Rev.-17). The wage determination is incorporated and made a part of this order. To view applicable rates, please visit the following web address: http://www.wdol.gov. A full text copy will be provided upon request.