U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Columbia Area Office, P.O. Box 1749, Yakima, WA 98907-1749

S -- JANITORIAL SERVICE FOR UPPER COLUMBIA AREA OFFICE SOL 1425-00-SQ-1U-00105 DUE 111299 POC Dennis Klocke, 509-575-5848 X322 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting officer via, dklocke@pn.usbr.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format FAR 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 RFQ will not be issued. RFQ No. 1425-00-SQ-1U-00105 is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14. The Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Columbia Area Office and Yakima Field Office, located at 1917 Marsh Road, Yakima, has a requirement for janitorial services for the period November 15, 1999 thru September 30, 2000,w with option to renew for one (1) year, Oct 1, 2000 thru Sept 30, 2001 (Option Year 1). All Sources requesting a copy of this RFQ shall do so in writing. Telephone requests will not be accepted. FAX requests will be accepted at (509) 454-5615. All sources responding to this synopsis shall submit information relating to business status including identification as to whether small, large, minority-owned, or women-owned. This acquisition is a small business set-aside. The standard size is $12 million and the standard industrial classification code is 7349. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered by this agency. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offeror-Commercial Items (AUG 98), 52.212-2 indicates this purchase will be based on best value to the Government. Evaluation-Commercial Items (JAN 99), 5212-3 Offeror, presentations and Certifications-Commercial Items (MAY 99) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (APR 00), 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (APR 99), Clause 52.215-5, paragraph (b) is tailored to incorporate the following clauses by reference: 52.219-8 & 9, 52.225-3, 52.225-18, 52.225-21 and 52.222-41. The Government intends to make a single award tothe responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous to the Government. Evaluation will iclude verification that the offer meets past performance criteria, three references (preferably government then commercial customers), price, and price-related factors. Bidders are to include a completed copy at the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (MAY 99), with RFQ. Offerors may request a copy of this clause to be faxed to them. The closing time and date for receipt of proposals is 12 noon, November 12th, 1999, local time. Offers are to be mailed to the following address; Bureau of Reclamation, Attn: Dennis Klocke, P.O. Box 1749, Yakima, WA 98907-1749. All responsible sources may submit a bid, which will be considered by this agency. Posted 10/27/99 (W-SN395749). (0300)

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