UPDATED: 01/09/2023 to include Attachment C Frequency Chart(s)

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. This requirement will be fulfilled utilizing FAR part 19.805. The solicitation number is 70B03C23R00000011 and is issued as a request for proposal (RFP), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2023-01. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561720 Janitorial Services. This requirement is a total small business 8(a) set-aside with a size standard of $18.0 million average annual receipts.

All qualified offerors may submit bids. The Government anticipates a single award for Janitorial and Grounds Maintenance services as a result of this request for proposal (RFP).

Eligibility: All prospective offerors must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and be actively registered in the System of Award Management (SAM) website (https://www.sam.gov) and must have valid Representations and Certifications, which is also updated via the SAM database located at www.sam.gov .

Submission Instructions: 1. Offerors must submit their proposal in accordance with the attached Request for Proposal, Statement of Work, and applicable clauses, on their company letterhead, with 1. Technical Capabilities, 2. Past Performance, 3. Pricing information.

This information is REQUIRED in order for a sellers bid to be deemed responsive and to be considered for award.

Refer to Request for Proposal 70B03C23R00000011 Clauses and Provisions with attachments:

Attachment A–Statement of Work

Attachment B-Sustainability Requirements

Attachment C-Frequency Chart(s)

Attachment D-Supplement Instructions and Evaluation Criteria

Attachment E-Wage Determination(s)

Attachment F-Pricing Sheet

Award Criteria: The Government intends to issue award to the responsive offeror whose proposal provides the best value to the Government, consistent with the evaluation and award criteria appearing in Attachment D. Award will not be made to an offeror whose proposal is determined to be technically unacceptable. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option year pricing is significantly unbalanced. The exercise of any option years is at the discretion of the Government.

Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of solicitation.

Questions: Interested offerors must submit questions concerning the solicitation no later than 3 calendar days after the solicitation is released by 4:00pm E.S.T. This will allow the Government to respond timely to questions prior to expiration of the solicitation. Questions received after the deadline will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Submission Deadline: January 24, 2023 by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Proposals/Offers to include any supporting documentation may be submitted by e-mail to: david.torres@cbp.dhs.gov . Offers not received timely, will not be considered.

If any conflict exists between this summary and the Request for Proposal (RFP) 70B03C23R00000011, the RFP shall control.

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