50 Ton Crane Rental

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 13.5 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request For Quote (RFQ). Submit written offers (oral offers will not be accepted), on RFQ #F3V5C31146A001. This procurement is being issued as 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE under the North American Industrial Classification Standard code #238990 and Small Business Size Standard of 14.Million applies to this procurement. IAW FAR 252.204-7004, all firms or individuals responding must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53 and Defense Acquisition Regulations System Publication Notices 20110629. Description of requirements: See attached Request for Quote FOB: Destination for delivery to 1715 Armstrong Drive, Sheppard AFB TX 76311 Wage Determination (WD): WD #05-2525 (Rev. #13), dated 13 June 2011 will be used for this request. The wage determination can be viewed at www.wdol.gov. Provisions and Clauses: The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition, all listed by reference in accordance with FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Included by Reference (http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm): The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions The clause at FAR 52.203-3, Gratuities The clause at FAR 52.203-6 ALT I, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government The clause at FAR 52.203-7 ALT I, Anti-Kickback Procedures The provision at FAR 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions The clause at FAR 52.203-12, Limitation on Payment ot Influence Certain Federal Transactions The clause at FAR 52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper The clause at FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration. The clause at FAR 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contract Personnel The clause at FAR 52.207-3, Right of First Refusal of Employment The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items The provision at FAR 52.212-3 Alt. 1, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. Complete your Reps/Certs and Orca information electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items The provision at FAR 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors - Competitive The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items. Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation: The provision at FAR 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals FAR 52.203-6, Alt 1, Restriction on Subcontractor Sales to the Government FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2010) FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting FAR 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Sep 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212). FAR 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires FAR 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act - Price Adjustment FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FAR 52.223-18, Contractor Police to Ban Text Messaging While Driving FAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act -Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act FAR 52.225-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items 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 The clause at FAR 52.215-8, Order of Precedence-Uniform Contract Format The clause at FAR 52.217-2, Cancellation Under Multi-year Contracts The provision at FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options The clause at FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract The clause at FAR 52.222-28, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements The clause at FAR 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act The clause at FAR 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right to Know Information The clause at FAR 52.223-6 Drug Free Workplace The clause at FAR 52.228-5, Insurance - Work on Government Installation The clause at FAR 52.229-3, Federal, State and Local Taxes The clause at FAR 52.232-17, Interest The clause at FAR 52.232-18, Availability of Funds The clause at FAR 52.233-1, Disputes The clause at FAR 52.233-2, Service of Protest The clause at FAR 52.237-1, Site Visit The clause at FAR 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment and Vegetation The clause at FAR 52.237-3, Continuity of Services The clause at FAR 52.242-13, Bankruptcy The clause at FAR 52.243-1 ALT I, Changes - Fixed Price The clause at FAR 52.245-1, Government Property The clause at FAR 52.245-9, Use and charges The clause at FAR 52.246-2, Inspection of Supplies - Fixed Price The clause at FAR 52.246-4, Inspection of Services-Fixed Price The clause at FAR 52.247-29, F.O.B. Origin The clause at FAR 52.249-4, Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services) (Short Form) The provision at FAR 52.225-25, Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran-Certification CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT 52.209-5 -- Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (a) (1) The Offeror certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that -- (i) The Offeror and/or any of its Principals -- (A) Are [_] are not [_] presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible for the award of contracts by any Federal agency; (B) Have [_] have not [_], within a three-year period preceding this offer, been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for: commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) contract or subcontract; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes relating to the submission of offers; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, tax evasion, violating Federal criminal tax laws, or receiving stolen property (if offeror checks "have", the offeror shall also see 52.209-7, if included in this solicitation); and (C) Are [_] are not [_] presently indicted for, or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with, commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (a)(1)(i)(B) of this provision; and (D) Have [_], have not [_], within a three-year period preceding this offer, been notified of any delinquent Federal taxes in an amount that exceeds $3,000 for which the liability remains unsatisfied. (1) Federal taxes are considered delinquent if both of the following criteria apply: (i) The tax liability is finally determined. The liability is finally determined if it has been assessed. A liability is not finally determined if there is a pending administrative or judicial challenge. In the case of a judicial challenge to the liability, the liability is not finally determined until all judicial appeal rights have been exhausted. (ii) The taxpayer is delinquent in making payment. A taxpayer is delinquent if the taxpayer has failed to pay the tax liability when full payment was due and required. A taxpayer is not delinquent in cases where enforced collection action is precluded. (2) Examples. (i) The taxpayer has received a statutory notice of deficiency, under I.R.C. - 6212, which entitles the taxpayer to seek Tax Court review of a proposed tax deficiency. This is not a delinquent tax because it is not a final tax liability. Should the taxpayer seek Tax Court review, this will not be a final tax liability until the taxpayer has exercised all judicial appeal rights. (ii) The IRS has filed a notice of Federal tax lien with respect to an assessed tax liability, and the taxpayer has been issued a notice under I.R.C. - 6320 entitling the taxpayer to request a hearing with the IRS Office of Appeals contesting the lien filing, and to further appeal to the Tax Court if the IRS determines to sustain the lien filing. In the course of the hearing, the taxpayer is entitled to contest the underlying tax liability because the taxpayer has had no prior opportunity to contest the liability. This is not a delinquent tax because it is not a final tax liability. Should the taxpayer seek tax court review, this will not be a final tax liability until the taxpayer has exercised all judicial appeal rights. (iii) The taxpayer has entered into an installment agreement pursuant to I.R.C. - 6159. The taxpayer is making timely payments and is in full compliance with the agreement terms. The taxpayer is not delinquent because the taxpayer is not currently required to make full payment. (iv) The taxpayer has filed for bankruptcy protection. The taxpayer is not delinquent because enforced collection action is stayed under 11 U.S.C. 362 (the Bankruptcy Code). (ii) The Offeror has [[_] has not [_], within a three-year period preceding this offer, had one or more contracts terminated for default by any Federal agency. (2) "Principal," for the purposes of this certification, means an officer; director; owner; partner; or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions). This Certification Concerns a Matter Within the Jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States and the Making of a False, Fictitious, or Fraudulent Certification May Render the Maker Subject to Prosecution Under Section 1001, Title 18, United States Code. (b) The Offeror shall provide immediate written notice to the Contracting Officer if, at any time prior to contract award, the Offeror learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. (c) A certification that any of the items in paragraph (a) of this provision exists will not necessarily result in withholding of an award under this solicitation. However, the certification will be considered in connection with a determination of the Offeror's responsibility. Failure of the Offeror to furnish a certification or provide such additional information as requested by the Contracting Officer may render the Offeror nonresponsible. (d) Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render, in good faith, the certification required by paragraph (a) of this provision. The knowledge and information of an Offeror is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings. (e) The certification in paragraph (a) of this provision is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when making award. If it is later determined that the Offeror knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract resulting from this solicitation for default. (End of Provision) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commerical Items. Evaulation factors are based on price and past performance. Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical Capability (Proper Crane equipment - IE: 50 Ton Crane, with a fully qualified operator - see requirements) Price Past Performance Technical capability is relatively more important than price. Price is relatively more important than past performance, however, past performance is still of high importance when compared to price. (b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (End of Provision) 52.216-1 -- Type of Contract. Type of Contract (Apr 1984) The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Priced Contract resulting from this solicitation. (End of Provision) FAR 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999) 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 within 60 days (End of clause) 52.228-10 -- Vehicular and General Public Liability Insurance Vehicular and General Public Liability Insurance (Apr 1984) (a) The Contractor, at the Contractor's expense, agrees to maintain, during the continuance of this contract, vehicular liability and general public liability insurance with limits of liability for -- (1) Bodily injury of not less than $ (Minimal Texas State Standard) for each person and $ (Minimal Texas State Standard) for each occurrence; and (2) Property damage of not less than $ (Minimal Texas State Standard) for each accident and $ (Minimal Texas State Standard) in the aggregate. (b) The Contractor also agrees to maintain workers' compensation and other legally required insurance with respect to the Contractor's own employees and agents. 52.246-20 -- Warranty of Services. As prescribed in 46.710(d), insert a clause substantially as follows: Warranty of Services (May 2001) (a) Definitions. "Acceptance," as used in this clause, means the act of an authorized representative of the Government by which the Government assumes for itself, or as an agent of another, ownership of existing and identified supplies, or approves specific services, as partial or complete performance of the contract. (b) Notwithstanding inspection and acceptance by the Government or any provision concerning the conclusiveness thereof, the Contractor warrants that all services performed under this contract will, at the time of acceptance, be free from defects in workmanship and conform to the requirements of this contract. The Contracting Officer shall give written notice of any defect or nonconformance to the Contractor within 1 hour of notification. This notice shall state either -- (1) That the Contractor shall correct or reperform any defective or nonconforming services; or (2) That the Government does not require correction or reperformance. (c) If the Contractor is required to correct or reperform, it shall be at no cost to the Government, and any services corrected or reperformed by the Contractor shall be subject to this clause to the same extent as work initially performed. If the Contractor fails or refuses to correct or reperform, the Contracting Officer may, by contract or otherwise, correct or replace with similar services and charge to the Contractor the cost occasioned to the Government thereby, or make an equitable adjustment in the contract price. (d) If the Government does not require correction or reperformance, the Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment in the contract price.(End of Clause) 52.219-1 -- Small Business Program Representations. As prescribed in 19.309(a)(1), insert the following provision: Small Business Program Representations (Apr 2011) (a) (1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238990. The small business size standard is $14,000,000. (3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees. (b) Representations. (1) The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [_] is, [_] is not a small business concern. (2) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, for general statistical purposes, that it [_] is, [_] is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002. (3) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [_] is, [_] is not a women-owned small business concern. (4) Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women-owned small business concern in paragraph (b)(3) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that- (i) It [_] is, [_] is not a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and (ii) It [_] is, [_] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (b)(4)(i) of this provision is accurate in reference to the WOSB concern or concerns that are participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the WOSB concern or concerns that are participating in the joint venture: _________.] Each WOSB concern participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the WOSB representation. (5) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women-owned small business concern eligible under the WOSB Program in (b)(4) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that-- (i) It [_] is, [_] is not an EDWOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and (ii) It [_] is, [_] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (b)(5)(i) of this provision is accurate in reference to the EDWOSB concern or concerns that are participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the EDWOSB concern or concerns that are participating in the joint venture: _____________.] Each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the EDWOSB representation. (6) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [_] is, [_] is not a veteran-owned small business concern. (7) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (b)(6) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that is [_] is, [_] is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern. (8) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that - (i) It [_] is, [_] is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, on the List of Qualified HUBZone Small Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration, and no material changes in ownership and control, principal office, or HUBZone employee percentage have occurred since it was certified in accordance with 13 CFR part 126; and (ii) It [_] is, [_] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 126, and the representation in paragraph (b)(8)(i) of this provision is accurate for each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the names of each of the HUBZone small business concerns participating in the HUBZone joint venture: ___________.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the HUBZone representation. (c) Definitions. As used in this provision-- "Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern" means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business concern eligible under the WOSB Program. "Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern"- (1) Means a small business concern- (i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and (ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran. (2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16). "Small business concern," means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR Part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (a) of this provision. "Veteran-owned small business concern" means a small business concern- (1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and (2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans. "Women-owned small business concern," means a small business concern -- (1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and (2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women. "Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127)," means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States. (d) Notice. (1) If this solicitation is for supplies and has been set aside, in whole or in part, for small business concerns, then the clause in this solicitation providing notice of the set-aside contains restrictions on the source of the end items to be furnished. (2) Under 15 U.S.C. 645(d), any person who misrepresents a firm's status as a business concern that is small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned small, economically disadvantaged women-owned small, or women-owned small eligible under the WOSB Program in order to obtain a contract to be awarded under the preference programs established pursuant to section 8, 9, 15, 31, and 36 of the Small Business Act or any other provision of Federal law that specifically references section 8(d) for a definition of program eligibility, shall -- (i) Be punished by imposition of fine, imprisonment, or both; (ii) Be subject to administrative remedies, including suspension and debarment; and (iii) Be ineligible for participation in programs conducted under the authority of the Act. (End of Provision) The following DFARS Clauses apply to this solicitation: The DFARS Clause at 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials The DFARS Clause at 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights The DFARS Clause at 252.203-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product The DFARS Clause at 252.203-7004, ALT A, Central Contractor Registration The DFARS Clause at 252.203-7006, Billing Instructions The DFARS Clause at 252.203-7004, Subcontracting with Firms That Are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Terrorist Country The DFARS Clause at 252.211-7005, Substitutions for Military or Federal Specifications and Standards The DFARS Clause at 252.223-7004, Drug Free Workplace The DFARS Clause at 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities The DFARS Clause at 252.225-7036, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program The DFARS Clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports The DFARS Clause at 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments The DFARS Clause at 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications The DFARS Clause at 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment The DFARS Clause at 252.245-7001, Tagging, Labeling, and Marking of Government-Furnished Property The DFARS Clause at 252.245-7002, Reporting Loss of Government Property The DFARS Clause at 252.232-7010, Levies AFFARS 5352.242-9000 CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS (MAY 1996) (a) The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation. (b) The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base. The letter will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The contracting officer will endorse the request and forward it to the issuing base pass and registration office or security police for processing. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contractor individual(s) should provide a valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, valid vehicle insurance certificate, to obtain a vehicle pass. (c) During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site. (d) When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with AFI 31-209, the Air Force Resource Protection Program, and AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management, as applicable. (e) Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office. (f) Prior to submitting an invoice for final payment, the prime contractor shall obtain a clearance certification from the issuing office which states all base identification passes have been turned in, accounted for, or transferred to a follow-on contract. This certification shall be submitted to the contracting officer prior to submission of the final invoice for payment. (g) Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment. Local Information SAFB-0001 SITE VISIT A site visit is scheduled for 0830 on 26 Jul 11. Bidders/offerors should contact Darla Daily at 940-676-7366 not later than 1200 CST on 25 Jun 2011 if you plan on attending the site visit. Bidders/offers will meet at the Sheppard AFB Entry Control Center, Bldg 1405, 210 Missile Road, Sheppard AFB, Texas, with driver's license at 0830 on 26 Jul 2011. From there they will be escorted to view the work site and present pertinent questions. Bidders/offerors are encouraged to visit the site and take such other steps as may be reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of work and the general and local conditions that can affect the work or cost thereof. Failure to do so will not relieve bidders/offerors from the responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work. The government will assume no responsibility for any understanding or representation concerning conditions made by any of its officers or agents prior to the execution of the contract, unless included in the invitation for bids/request for proposals, the specification, or related documents. Local Information SAFB-0002 Smoking in AETC Facilities Contractors are advised that the Commander has placed restrictions on the smoking of tobacco products in AETC facilities. AFI 40-102, Tobacco Use in the Air Force, and its AETC supplement 1, outline the procedures used by the commander to control smoking in our facilities. Contractor employees and visitors are subject to the same restrictions as government personnel. Smoking is permitted only in designated smoking areas. Local Information SAFB-0005 Wide Area Workflow-Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA) In accordance with DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. Contractors shall submit payment requests electronically via the Internet through the Wide Area WorkFlow-Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA) system at https://wawf.eb.mil. Use of WAWF-RA will speed up your payment processing time and will allow you to monitor your payment status online. There are no charges or fees to use WAWF-RA. Before using WAWF, ensure your Electronic Business POCs listed in your Central Contractor Registration (CCR) are the same individuals that will invoice through WAWF. If they aren't, you can make changes to your CCR profile at www.ccr.gov. Click on "Update" or "Renew" using "TPIN". CCR ...