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. Solicitation AG-52B1-S-12-0001 is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), for providing custodial services for the Supervisor's Office, Hoosier National Forest, Bedford, IN. The work involves providing standard custodial services three times a week after 4:30p.m. This acquisition is set-aside for small businesses. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561720 and the size standard is $16.5mil. Contract will begin December 1, 2011. BASIS FOR AWARD: In accordance with FAR part 15.1010-2, a single award will be made to the contractor offering the overall lowest price, while meeting the technical acceptability criteria (lowest price-technically acceptable). One Base contract with Four Option Years is anticipated. Contractors must offer on the Base and all Options to be considered. No pre-quote meeting is scheduled. For a tour or technical questions, contact James Klug at 812-275-5987. Offerors shall provide both pricing and technical information. Pricing and technical information will be submitted to: Roger Manning, USDA Forest Service, 811 Constitution Ave, Bedford, IN 47421. NO FAX QUOTES WILL BE ACCEPTED. E-mail quotes are acceptable at [email protected]. Service Contract Act wage determination is applicable. Value is estimated to be less than $100,000. Quotes must include vendor's TIN (Tax Identification Number) and DUNS number. Vendors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (www.ccr.gov). Quotes must include a completed copy of (FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items, paragraphs (c) through (m). If the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn. gov., submit only paragraph (b) from the provisions and a DUNS number. (FAR) 52.212-2 Evaluation, Commercial Items is applicable with the following factors used to evaluate quotes: Price, technical conformity to specifications, and ability to meet delivery date. Clauses indicated on a separate attachment. The information you provide on the Experience Questionnaire, when combined, is equal to price or cost.

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