PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE: 19MD7024Q0001 / Gardening Services for US Embassy - Chisinau

PURPOSE

This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice only. All interested offerors are requested to read the below requirements. No responses are requested by this notice. The U.S. Embassy Chisinau issues this notice with the intent of giving an opportunity to all interested parties to appropriately prepare for the anticipated Request for Quotation (RFQ).

This is not a request for quotation; this is for pre-solicitation / informational purposes only. No award will be made on the basis of responses received to this notice.

BACKGROUND

The U.S. Embassy Chisinau has a requirement for firms that are interested in providing offers for gardening services for the US Embassy Chisinau and U.S. Government owned residences.

PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION

The Contractor upon being awarded the contract shall provide services as described herein to meet the mission requirements of the U.S. Embassy Chisinau.

Accordingly, the U.S. Embassy Chisinau plans the issuance of the following solicitation (RFQ):

1. RFQ Title: 19MD7024Q0001 / Gardening Services for US Embassy - Chisinau.

2. RFQ issuance date: mid-March 2024.

3. RFQ issuance method: The solicitation will be posted on the website of the U.S. Embassy Chisinau, Moldova, https://md.usembassy.gov/embassy/chisinau/contract-opportunities/.  The awardee will be required to speak, write and correspond in English language.

4. RFQ response date: late-April 2024.

5. Award date: To be determined.

6. Award procedures: In accordance with FAR 15.3 Source Selection.

7. Place of performance: Chisinau area, Republic of Moldova.

8. Special contract requirements:

The Contractor shall possess all permits, licenses, machinery and any other appointments required for the prosecution of work under this contract.

Please note that the requirement to obtain a Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance premium cost for the covering employees, a DUNS number and for your company to be SAM registered will be a mandatory requirement prior to contract award.

The failure to provide the above documentation when submitting your quotation may result in your quotation being found technically unacceptable and removed from the competition without further discussions.

The Contractor shall possess all permits, licenses, machinery and any other appointments required for the prosecution of work under this contract.