S--JANITORIAL

The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ), Professional Development Center (PDC), Frederick, MD, intends to procure janitorial services for the period beginning October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006. Submit faxed quotations to Purchasing Section at (612) 370-2136, Attention: Charlene Lambert Award will be firm fixed price. Small business set-aside. NAICS 561720, business size $12 million. QUOTATIONS ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 19, 2005, BY 10:00 A.M. local time. Simplified procurement procedures will be used as well as commercial item acquisition regulations per FAR 12. 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; quotations are being requested and A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-05. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items 52.212-1; Evaluation-Commercial Items 52.212-2; Offeror Representations and Certifications 52.2 12-3; Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items 52.2 12-4; Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items 52.212-5; Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-21; Equal Opportunity 52.222-26; Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans 52.222-35; Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-36; Employment Report on Special Disable Veterans, Veterans of Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans 52.22-37; Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended 52.222-41; The Department of Labor Wage Determination 94-2103, Rev. 34, applies to this requirement. Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires 52.222-42; Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.225-13; Installment Payments on Commercial Items 52.232-30; Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration 52.232-33. In accordance with 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration (CCR), all contractors must be registered with the CCR. The above clauses may be viewed on the website: www.arnet.gov/far. The following evaluation process is used in accordance with 52.2 12-2 Past performance and price, trade off process, best value for the Government. Price is approximately equal to past performance in importance. References are requested, see 52.212-1(10) ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A QUOTATION FOR CONSIDERATION. All offers must be signed. Offers shall include 52.2 12-3 Representations and Certifications, Company Name, Company Address, Contact Person, Telephone number, Tax Payer Identification Number, DUNS number and business size. This requirement consists of two CL1NS: 001 - Janitorial service for SUITE A2 $ _______ CLIN 002 Janitorial service for SUITE 100 $ _____________. Quotes shall be submitted on a cost per month per line item. All interested parties can submit an e-mail to; [email protected] for a copy of the statement of work for pricing each CLIN. SPECIFICATIONS: Provide janitorial service five (5) days per week, Monday through Friday after 5 p.m., for two adjacent locations at 67 Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick, MD. SUITE A2: 2,154 sq ft tiled and 6,766 sq ft carpet for a total of 8,920 sq ft. SUITE 100, same address: 4,614 sq ft tiled and 17,618 sq ft carpet for a total of 22,232 sq ft. On a quarterly basis, tile areas are to be stripped, waxed, and buffed using a non-slip wax; carpet areas are to be shampooed. Contractor shall have completed a background check for all employees providing service for this requirement. For an on-site visit an appointment may be scheduled by calling Bernie Wehage 240-629-1900. Any questions regarding this solicitation should be sent to, [email protected].