Aerial herbicide spraying with helicopter

This is a combined synopsis and 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; quotes are being requested and A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The award resulting from this combined synopsis and solicitation will be a Firm Fixed Price purchase order for the items listed. The solicitation number for this procurement is FA4830-10-Q-0083 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-41, Defense Acquisition Circular (DAC) 91-13 and Air Force Acquisition Circular (AFAC) 2010-0402. This acquisition will be unrestricted in accordance with FAR 19.502-2(a). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 115112. Quotations must be submitted on the attached Quotation Schedule for the following CLINS. Contract Line Item 0001- 1 Each: Aerial herbicide spraying with helicopter- The purpose of aerial spraying at Moody Air Force Base is to control and eliminate undesirable vegetation in order to meet specific program objectives in accordance with the statement of work (SOW). See attached SOW. EVALUATION/AWARD: IAW FAR 52.212.2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, the Government will award a purchase order to the offeror whose price is judged to represent the best value to the government. Evaluation criteria are as follows Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. Technically acceptability will be based on the contractor meeting qualifications and performance specifications in accordance with the Aerial herbicide spraying SOW as attached to their quote. The quote which conforms with the government's specifications and is most lowest-priced will be deemed the "lowest price technically acceptable" offer. Offerors MUST BE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTERED (CCR). Information concerning CCR requirements may be viewed via the internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling the CCR Registration Centers at 1-888-227-2423. QUALIFICATIONS Contractors are required to submit the following with their quote to be considered for award. Contractors providing a quote without qualifications will be deemed unresponsive and NOT considered for award. 1) Contractor will provide proof of certification in aerial application of herbicides for the state of Georgia, please see attached statement of work para 5. 2) Contractor will provide proof of Georgia Commercial Pesticide Applicators license, please see attached statement of work para 5. 3) Contractor shall adhere to all herbicide label directions, please see attached statement of work para 5. FOB Point: Destination (Moody, AFB, GA). Provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Request for Quotation (RFQ) should be submitted and shall contain the following information: RFQ NUMBER; TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS; NAME, ADDRESS; TELEPHONE NUMBER OF OFFEROR; TERMS OF THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY; ANY DISCOUNT TERMS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ALL SOLICITATION AMENDMENTS (if applicable). Signed quotes must indicate quantity, unit price and total amount for each item. Offerors shall include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions and provisions included in the solicitation. Quote shall also contain all other documentation specified herein. PERIOD OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERORS: The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation. LATE OFFERS: Request for Quotations or modification of quotes received at the address specified for the receipt of offers after the exact time specified for receipt of offers WILL NOT be considered. All offerors must be Central Contractor Registered (CCR) and online representation and certification application (ORCA) must be activated. ORCA registration for on line representation and certification requirements may be viewed via the internet at www.bpn.gov. OFFERORS MAY INCLUDE A COMPLETE COPY OF THE PROVISION AT FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS WITH THEIR OFFER, which can be downloaded from the internet or requested in writing via facsimile at 229-257-3547. Offerors that fail to furnish the required representation information via submission or ORCA registration, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation, may be excluded from consideration. The listed Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference. All FAR Clauses may be viewed in full text via the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ ; Federal Acquisition Regulation Table of Contents. FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarred; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; 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 (Deviation). Pursuant to FAR Clause 52.212-5 the following clauses are hereby incorporated by reference: FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755); FAR 52.222-19. Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award (31 U.S.C. 3553 and 40 U.S.C.759); FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212); FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793); FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disable Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons. FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies; FAR 52.223-4; Recovered Material Certification FAR 52.225-13 Restriction on certain foreign Purchase; FAR 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. 1241); FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer; DFAR 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; DFAR 252.246-7000, Material Inspection and Receiving Report; AFFAR 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is C9E. RESPONSE TIME: REQUEST FOR QUOTATION WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE 23 CONTRACTING SQUADRON (LGCB) LOCATED AT 4380B ALABAMA ROAD, MOODY AFB GA 31699 NO LATER THAN 09:00 A.M. E.S.T. on 25 Aug 2010. ALL QUOTES SHALL BE MARKED WITH REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) NUMBER AND TITLE. FACSIMILE AND EMAIL OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. The point of contact for this solicitation is Roberto Guerra, Email: roberto.guerra@moody.af.mil Phone: 229-257-1349 Fax: 229-257-2738, Alternate: Kelli Gibbs, Email: kelli.gibbs@moody.af.mil Phone: 229-257-2959 Fax: 229-257-2738.