AMENDMENT NOTICE:This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.The solicitation number is YD-7-25-14 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-75. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561720 with a small business size standard of $18.00M.This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2014-08-15 17:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Natchez, MS 39120

The DOI NPS SER WEST MABO requires the following items, Purchase Description Determined by Line Item, to the following:
Base Period of Performance: 10/01/2014 - 09/30/2015
LI 001: Custodial Services for Natchez National Historical Park, Natchez, MS, 1, EA;
Option 1 Period of Performance: 10/01/2015 - 09/30/2016
LI 001: OPTION YEAR #1 Custodial Services for Natchez National Histroical Park, Natchez, MS, 1, EA;
Option 2 Period of Performance: 10/01/2016 - 09/30/2017
LI 001: OPTION YEAR #2 Custodial Services for Natchez National Histroical Park, Natchez, MS, 1, EA;
Option 3 Period of Performance: 10/01/2017 - 09/30/2018
LI 001: OPTION YEAR #3 Custodial Services for Natchez National Histroical Park, Natchez, MS, 1, EA;
Option 4 Period of Performance: 10/01/2018 - 09/30/2019
LI 001: OPTION YEAR #4 Custodial Services for Natchez National Histroical Park, Natchez, MS, 1, EA;

Solicitation and Buy Attachments

***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.***

For this solicitation, DOI NPS SER WEST MABO intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. DOI NPS SER WEST MABO is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com.Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at [email protected]. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process.Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or [email protected] of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive.

Bidders will be required to make a site visit to the location where services will be performed. Site visits can be coordinated with: Larry Stewart at 601-445-0552

Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy.

Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination.

This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov.

The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/.

The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34.

The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far.

Central Contractor Registration APR 2008

Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items JUN 2010

Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information AUG 2003

Insurance - Work On A Government Installation JAN 1997

Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor OCT 2003 Registration

Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And- APR 1984 Vegetation

Continuity Of Services JAN 1991

Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD- JAN 2009 Officials

Control Of Government Personnel Work Product- APR 1992

Prohibition On Storage And Disposal Of Toxic And- APR 1993 Hazardous Materials

Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving- MAR 2008 Reports

Levies on Contract Payments- DEC 2006

Pricing Of Contract Modifications- DEC 1991

Material Inspection And Receiving Report- MAR 2008

CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2011)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor prior to contract expiration date. (End of clause)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within the period of performance of the contract, provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. (b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause. (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 36 months. (End of clause

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://arnet.gov/far http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil (End of clause)

CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2011)

Contractor Use of Mandatory Sources of Supply or Services

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