39 -- Recycling Program Equipment

This is a commercial purchase using FAR Part 12 and Part 13 procedures. The following information, as required per FAR 12.603(c)(2) applies: (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Part 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. (ii) The solicitation reference number is FA4621-08-T-0007, it is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-23, effective 26 Dec 07. (iv) This acquisition is 100% Small Business Set-Aside under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 423830, however, the Government will accept proposals from all businesses. In the event of insufficient small business participation, award will be made on an unrestricted basis. (v) CLINS: 0001 11 Each 8-YD Front Load, Heavy Duty Container with Metal Side Doors and Cardboard Slots with Plastic Lids. 10 Gauge Floors, 12 Gauge Walls, 7 Gauge Lift Pockets, 7 Gauge Lid Brackets, Lift Pockets Full Length, Top and Bottom. Floor supports 3, 3? Structural Channel, Full Length Skids. FOR CARDBOARD COLLECTION ALL PRICES WILL INCLUDE FREIGHT. FOB: DESTINATION 0002 4 Each 8-YD Front Load, Heavy Duty Container with Metal Side Doors and Plastic Lids. 10 Gauge Floors, 12 Gauge Walls, 7 Gauge Lift Pockets, 7 Gauge Lid Brackets, Lift Pockets Full Length, Top and Bottom. Floor supports 3, 3? Structural Channel, Full Length Skids. FOR COMPOST COLLECTION ALL PRICES WILL INCLUDE FREIGHT. FOB: DESTINATION 0003 2 Each 30-YD Open Top Container, Rectangle, Standard Duty, Outside Rail Understructure. 3/16? Floor, Cross Members on 18? Centers, 12 Gauge Walls, 24? Post Spacing. FOR SCRAP WOOD AND PALLET COLLECTION ALL PRICES WILL INCLUDE FREIGHT. FOB: DESTINATION 0004 9 Each 30-YD, Recycle Containers, 3 Compartments (2 Dividers 3 Doors per side, Standard Duty, Outside Rail Understructure. 3/16? Floor, Cross Members on 18? Centers, 12 Gauge Walls, 24? Post Spacing. FOR MIXED RECYCLABLES (NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, PLASTICS, TINS AND ALUMINUM. ALL PRICES WILL INCLUDE FREIGHT. FOB: DESTINATION ALL CONTAINERS SHOULD BE MCCONNELL BROWN. THE CODES TO MIX THE BROWN IS: BLK 18 P 18 YOX 15 P 0 OXR 11 P 46 WHT 1 P 16 THE DULUX NUMBER IS 2406-0400N DEEP MCCONNELL BROWN. PROVIDE PRICING AND SPECIFICATIONS (THESE SHOULD INCLUDE DIAGRAMS OR PHOTOS OF CONTAINERS) ON CLINS (0001-0004) AND TOTAL ALL CLINS FOR TOTAL AMOUNT OF ALL ITEMS WITH YOUR RESPONSE. (vi) See item (v) (vii) Containers will be delivered to McConnell AFB, KS. FOB Origin. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Provisions and clauses can be viewed through Internet access at the Air Force FAR Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil. ADDENDA TO 52.212-1: PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTOR INFORMATION WITH YOUR QUOTE: 1. DUNS Number _________________________________________ 2. TIN Number ___________________________________________ 3. CAGE Code ___________________________________________ 4. Contractor Name _________________________________________ 5. Payment Terms (net 30) or Discount ______________________ 6. Delivery Date _________________________________________ 7. Business Type (i.e. small, women-owned, etc.)_____________ 8. Point of Contact & Phone Number_______________________ 9. Fax Number _____________________________________ 10. Email address________________________________________ 11. FOB (destination or origin)______________________________ TECHNICAL CAPABILITY INFORMATION: Provide descriptive literature that details the capabilities of the products offered. This information will be used to determine the technical acceptability of the products offered. (ix) Evaluation of quotes will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures per FAR Part 13.106. The evaluation criteria are: LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE. (x) OFFERORS MUST INCLUDE WITH THEIR PROPOSAL A COMPLETED COPY OF THE PROVISION AT 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS AND DFARS 252.212-7000 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATION, COMMERCIAL ITEMS WITH THEIR QUOTE. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies. (xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5 (Deviation), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items applies. The following clauses apply: FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.233-3, Protest after Award; FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination (xiii) The following provisions and clauses also apply and, in accordance with FAR 52.252-1 and 52.252-2 are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government?s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; FAR 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports; DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act ? Balance of Payments Program Certificate; DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; DFARS 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors; AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMBC A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM ombudsmen, Mr. Michael R. Jackson, HQ AMC/A7K, 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB IL 62225-5022, (618) 229-0267, fax (618) 256-6668, email: Michael.jackson@scott.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. (End of clause) In accordance with DFARS 252.204-7004, Alternate A, prior to receiving any contract award, contractors must be registered in the Central Contract Registration (CCR). If not already registered, you should immediately register with CCR via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov/. Confirmation of CCR registration must be obtained before award can be made. DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. Department of Defense (DoD) Appropriations Act of 2001, Section 1008 Electronic Submission and Processing of Claims for Contract Payments requires that any claim for payment under a DoD contract shall be submitted in electronic form. Wide Area Workflow Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA) is the DoD system of choice for implementing this statutory requirement. Use of the basic system is at NO COST to the contractor and training will be provided. Information available at no cost is located at http://www.wawftraining.com. (xiv) N/A (xv) N/A (xvi) Quotes are due to: By mail: 22 CONS/LGCA Attn: SSgt Toine Pilgrim 53147 Kansas Street Suite 102 McConnell AFB, KS 67221-3606 By fax: 316-759-1411 Attn: SSgt Toine Pilgrim By email: toine.pilgrim@mcconnell.af.mil QUOTES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. CST ON 25 Jan 08 PERIOD FOR ACCEPTANCE OF QUOTES: The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes. (xvii) The point of contact for this acquisition is SSgt Toine Pilgrim: Phone 316-759-4532; Fax 316-759-1411; e-mail toine.pilgrim@mcconnell.af.mil. In the event this individual is not available, contact Lt. Brandon Stock: Phone 316-759-4525; Fax 316-759-1411; e-mail brandon.stock-02@mcconnell.af.mil.