AFMAO Medical Waste Removal

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subparts 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 solicitation number is F1Q3MT3154AE02 and this solicitation is being issued as a Request For Quotes. The Offeror must quote on an all or none basis. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract of a Base Period with Four Option Years. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer meets the minimum technical requirement at the lowest price. Since award will be based on initial responses, offerors are highly encouraged to quote their most advantageous pricing in their initial response. The solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-67 and Defense Acquisition Circular 20130710. This is a 100% small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 562112, size standard $12.5 Million. Notice to Offeror(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs. Note 1: To assure timely and equitable evaluation of the quote, the offeror must follow the instructions contained herein. The quote must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation. The response shall consist of pricing for the items listed below, the name and location of the approved disposal unit (per Paragraph 1.1.3 of Attchment 1), and a quality control plan (per Para 4.1 of Attch. 1). Note 2: The contractor agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm until 1 October 2013. Note 3: The contractor shall include the provisions at 52.212-3, Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items. And shall be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) Registration: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ Note 4: Contractors are hereby notified that initial quote which are found incomplete may be rejected without affording the contractor an opportunity to satisfy the requirement of the Government. Notwithstanding the information included in support of the offeror's technical capability, the contractor must meet all requirements of this Request For Quote. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible contractor that submitted a complete package according to this RFQ and meets the minimum technical requirement at the lowest price. The Government intends to award without discussions. Therefore contractors are encouraged to offer their most advantageous/best quote. The contractor shall submit their quote by 9 August 2013 at (1:00 PM) EST to the contracting office by email in order to be considered for award. If you have any questions, please send them to the POC below by 6 August 2013 at (1:00PM) EST. POC information: Warren Rehrer, A1C, USAF 302-677-5028 Warren.rehrer@us.af.mil ALT POC: Andre Lopez, TSgt, USAF 302-677-5104 Andre.lopez.1@us.af.mil The contractor shall perform the services listed below: 0001- Disposal of Medical Waste from Air Force Motuary Affairs Operations at Dover AFB, Delaware In Accordance With (IAW) the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). Period of Performance: 1 October 2013 - 30 September 2014 Qty: 40,000lbs. 0002- Disposal of Medical Waste via Witness Burn from Air Force Motuary Affairs Operations at Dover AFB, Delaware IAW the attached PWS. Period of Performance: 1 October 2013 - 30 September 2014 Qty: 12,000lbs. 0003- Witness Burn fees for Air Force Motuary Affairs Operations at Dover AFB, Delaware IAW the attached PWS. Period of Performance: 1 October 2013 - 30 September 2014 Qty: 18 Each. 0004- Red medical waste disposal bags, 38" x 55", 3 mil, ASTM D1709-01 dart tested and ASTM D1922 tear tested for Air Force Motuary Affairs Operations at Dover AFB, Delaware. Ordered as needed. Period of Performance: 1 October 2013 - 30 September 2014 Qty: 50 Cases. 1001- Disposal of Medical Waste from Air Force Motuary Affairs Operations at Dover AFB, Delaware In Accordance With (IAW) the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). Period of Performance: 1 October 2014 - 30 September 2015 Qty: 40,000lbs. 1002- Disposal of Medical Waste via Witness Burn from Air Force Motuary Affairs Operations at Dover AFB, Delaware IAW the attached PWS. Period of Performance: 1 October 2014 - 30 September 2015 Qty: 12,000lbs. 1003- Witness Burn fees for Air Force Motuary Affairs Operations at Dover AFB, Delaware IAW the attached PWS. Period of Performance: 1 October 2014 - 30 September 2015 Qty: 18 Each. 1004- Red medical waste disposal bags, 38" x 55", 3 mil, ASTM D1709-01 dart tested and ASTM D1922 tear tested for Air Force Motuary Affairs Operations at Dover AFB, Delaware. Ordered as needed. Period of Performance: 1 October 2014 - 30 September 2015 Qty: 50 Cases. 2001- Disposal of Medical Waste from Air Force Motuary Affairs Operations at Dover AFB, Delaware In Accordance With (IAW) the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). Period of Performance: 1 October 2015 - 30 September 2016 Qty: 40,000lbs. 2002- Disposal of Medical Waste via Witness Burn from Air Force Motuary Affairs Operations at Dover AFB, Delaware IAW the attached PWS. Period of Performance: 1 October 2015 - 30 September 2016 Qty: 12,000lbs. 2003- Witness Burn fees for Air Force Motuary Affairs Operations at Dover AFB, Delaware IAW the attached PWS. Period of Performance: 1 October 2015 - 30 September 2016 Qty: 18 Each. 2004- Red medical waste disposal bags, 38" x 55", 3 mil, ASTM D1709-01 dart tested and ASTM D1922 tear tested for Air Force Motuary Affairs Operations at Dover AFB, Delaware. Ordered as needed. Period of Performance: 1 October 2015 - 30 September 2016 Qty: 50 Cases. 3001- Disposal of Medical Waste from Air Force Motuary Affairs Operations at Dover AFB, Delaware In Accordance With (IAW) the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). Period of Performance: 1 October 2016 - 30 September 2017 Qty: 40,000lbs. 3002- Disposal of Medical Waste via Witness Burn from Air Force Motuary Affairs Operations at Dover AFB, Delaware IAW the attached PWS. Period of Performance: 1 October 2016 - 30 September 2017 Qty: 12,000lbs. 3003- Witness Burn fees for Air Force Motuary Affairs Operations at Dover AFB, Delaware IAW the attached PWS. Period of Performance: 1 October 2016 - 30 September 2017 Qty: 18 Each. 3004- Red medical waste disposal bags, 38" x 55", 3 mil, ASTM D1709-01 dart tested and ASTM D1922 tear tested for Air Force Motuary Affairs Operations at Dover AFB, Delaware. Ordered as needed. Period of Performance: 1 October 2016 - 30 September 2017 Qty: 50 Cases. 4001- Disposal of Medical Waste from Air Force Motuary Affairs Operations at Dover AFB, Delaware In Accordance With (IAW) the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). Period of Performance: 1 October 2017 - 30 September 2018 Qty: 40,000lbs. 4002- Disposal of Medical Waste via Witness Burn from Air Force Motuary Affairs Operations at Dover AFB, Delaware IAW the attached PWS. Period of Performance: 1 October 2017 - 30 September 2018 Qty: 12,000lbs. 4003- Witness Burn fees for Air Force Motuary Affairs Operations at Dover AFB, Delaware IAW the attached PWS. Period of Performance: 1 October 2017 - 30 September 2018 Qty: 18 Each. 4004- Red medical waste disposal bags, 38" x 55", 3 mil, ASTM D1709-01 dart tested and ASTM D1922 tear tested for Air Force Motuary Affairs Operations at Dover AFB, Delaware. Ordered as needed. Period of Performance: 1 October 2017 - 30 September 2018 Qty: 50 Cases. Attachement 1: Performance Work Statement Attachment 2: Wage Determination The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and can be viewed through internet access at the Air Force FAR Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil. In accordance with 52.252-1 and 52.252-2. 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, IAW FAR 52.107 or view in the sites mentioned in provision 52.252.-1 and Clause 52.252.2. Provision 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration Provision 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items Provision 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports The offeror represents that -- (a) It * has, * has not participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the Equal Opportunity clause of this solicitation; (b) It * has, * has not filed all required compliance reports; and (c) Representations indicating submission of required compliance reports, signed by proposed subcontractors, will be obtained before subcontract awards. (End of Provision) Provision 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance The offeror represents that -- (a) It * has developed and has on file, * has not developed and does not have on file, at each establishment, affirmative action programs required by the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor (41 CFR 60-1 and 60-2); or (b) It * has not previously had contracts subject to the written affirmative action programs requirement of the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor. (End of Provision) Provision 52.225-25, Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activites relating to Iran - Certification Provision 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm Provision 252.209-7002, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by a Foreign Government Provision 252.209-7998, Representation Regarding Conviction of a Felony Criminal Violation under any Federal or State Law. (a) In accordance with section 514 of Division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012, none of the funds made available by that Act may be used to enter into a contract with any corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal or State law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government. (b) The Offeror represents that it is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal or State law within the preceding 24 months. (End of provision) Provision 252.209-7999, Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (a) In accordance with sections 8124 and 8125 of Division A of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012, (Pub. L. 112-74) none of the funds made available by that Act may be used to enter into a contract with any corporation that- (1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government. (2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless the agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government. (b) The Offeror represents that- (1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, (2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months. (End of provision) Clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel Clause 52.204-13, Central Contractor Registration Maintenance Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. The following FAR Clauses cited in this clause also applies: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractor's Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside 52.219-28, Post Award Business Program Representation 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) In compliance with the Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332. This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination Employee Class Monetary Wage -- Fringe Benefits 99730 Refuse Collector $17.57 + 36.25% (End of Clause) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons, 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer 52.233-3, Protest After Award, 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. Clause 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options Clause 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services 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 15 Days. (End of Clause) Clause 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 15 days 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 Five Years. (End of Clause) Clause 52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information Clause 52.223-10, Waste Reduction Program Clause 52.232-18, Availability of Funds Clause 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations Clause 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation Clause 52.247-34, F.O.B Destination Clause 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm Clause 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights Clause 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product Clause 252.204-7000, Disclosure of Information Clause 252.204-7004, Alternate A, System for Award Management Clause 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials, Clause 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests Clause 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (a) Definitions. As used in this clause- "Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)" is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization. "Document type" means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). "Local processing office (LPO)" is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system. (b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system is the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. (c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall- (1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.acquisition.gov; and (2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site. (d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the "Web Based Training" link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/ (e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol. (f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor must use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract/order: (1) Document type. The Contractor shall use the following document type(s). ___________________________________________________________ (Contracting Officer: Insert applicable document type(s). Note: If a "Combo" document type is identified but not supportable by the Contractor's business systems, an "Invoice" (stand-alone) and "Receiving Report" (stand-alone) document type may be used instead.) (2) Inspection/acceptance location. The Contractor shall select the following inspection/acceptance location(s) in WAWF, as specified by the contracting officer. ___________________________________________________________ (Contracting Officer: Insert inspection and acceptance locations or "Not applicable.") (3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system. Routing Data Table* Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF Pay Official DoDAAC Issue By DoDAAC Admin DoDAAC Inspect By DoDAAC Ship To Code Ship From Code Mark For Code Service Approver (DoDAAC) Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) Accept at Other DoDAAC LPO DoDAAC DCAA Auditor DoDAAC Other DoDAAC(s) (*Contracting Officer: Insert applicable DoDAAC information or "See schedule" if multiple ship to/acceptance locations apply, or "Not applicable.") (4) Payment request and supporting documentation. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes appropriate contract line item and subline item descriptions of the work performed or supplies delivered, unit price/cost per unit, fee (if applicable), and all relevant back-up documentation, as defined in DFARS Appendix F, (e.g. timesheets) in support of each payment request. (5) WAWF email notifications. The Contractor shall enter the e-mail address identified below in the "Send Additional Email Notifications" field of WAWF once a document is submitted in the system. ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ (Contracting Officer: Insert applicable email addresses or "Not applicable.") (g) WAWF point of contact. (1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity's WAWF point of contact. ___________________________________________________________ (Contracting Officer: Insert applicable information or "Not applicable.") (2) For technical WAWF help, contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988. (End of clause) Clause 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea, Alt III Clause 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors. Clause 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments Clause 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman Clause 5352.223-9001, Health and Safety on Government Installations Clause 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations