for laundry services/Pick up and delivery

(I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. (II) THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION. BIDS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND NO OTHER WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL BE ISSUED. (III) This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through the most current Federal Acquisition Circular. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference and may be viewed on the website www.arnet.gov/far and http://www.da.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar_x/agar02/subchaph.html (IV) *Notice of total Small Business Set Aside In accordance with FAR 52.219-6 Under NAICS Code - 812310 - Dry Cleaning and Laundry Services 452.219-70 Size Standard and SIC Code Information. SIZE STANDARD AND SIC CODE INFORMATION (NOV 1996) The Standard Industrial Classi-fication Code(s) and business size standard(s) describing the products and/or services to be acquired under this solicitation are listed below: NAICS CODE - 812310 - Dry Cleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated) Size Standard $7.0 Mil NOTICE TO LARGE BUSINESS: The USDA buying activity in Minneapolis, MN is committed to participation of Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business and Women-Owned Small Business in the performance of work under this solicitation and resultant contract. (V) ITEM DESCRIPTION Request for Proposal for laundry services/Pick up and delivery Need Off site laundry services needed to wash backpacks, lab coats, and rags. Not to exceed a piece rate of $2.00 for lab coats and rags and $1.50 for the laundering of back packs. Laundry to be picked up and returned on a weekly basis. Period of performance - Date of Award - 9/30/2012 (VI) LOCATION OF SERVICES: USDA/APHIS/PPQ 2281 W. Heyrend Way Suite B Idaho Falls, ID 83402-5805 (VIII) 52.212-1 Instructions to offers Commercial items applies to this acquisition. (see attachment 1) Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address(es): http://www.acqnet.gov/far/ or http://www.da.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar_x/agar02/subchaph.html (IX) This is a low priced technically accepted solicitation. The Government will award to the lowest priced offer that is most advantageous to the government. (X) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items Offeror to complete and return the applicable paragraphs at (b) through (k) in clause provisions (Attachment 1 ) 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items of this solicitation only, if necessary. Offers shall include 52.212-3 Representations and Certifications, Which may be submitted from the website: http://orca.bpn.gov All offers must be signed. . Offeror is responsible for correct input and acceptance of info for on-line registration at time of bid submission. Anyone placing a bid with the USDA must be listed in the government's Central Contractor Registrar. You may register on line with www.ccr.gov. or by calling Central Contractors Registration @ 1-888-227-2423 or consult online hand book at http://www.ccr.gov/handbook.aspx CCR HELP DESK - https://www.fsd.gov/app/answers/list Anyone placing a bid with the USDA must also obtain a Dunn and Bradstreet number. If your company does not have a DUNS number, you may contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one by calling 1- 866-705-5711or via the following website:http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform or at ccr.dnb.com/ccr/pages/CCRSearch.jsp. Offers submitted without completion of this provision will be considered nonresponsive. Offeror is responsible for correct input and acceptance of info for on-line registration at time of bid submission. Info must be up-to-date-not expired The following Federal Acquisition Provisions apply to this acquisition: (XI) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions for Commercial Items applies to this acquisition 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement statutes or executive orders for commercial items applies to this acquisition 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items. 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items 52.216-1 Type of Contract. 452.219-70 Size Standard and SIC Code Information (XII) Submit emailed quotations to Purchasing Section [email protected] or fax to (612) 336-3550, Attention Carol Dingess. Quotations are due by June 24, 2011 by 4:00pm Central Time. Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be used per FAR 12. And 13. A firm Fixed Price Purchase order will be awarded. All pricing to include any and all costs but not limited to: overhead, general and administrative costs, profit, and transportation.