Courier services for Austin, TX

Request No: W2W222RCC00 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 13.105 and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and written solicitation will NOT be issued. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Dallas, Texas is soliciting offers for a Contractor to pickup bank deposits of all tax revenues collected daily at The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Austin Submission Processing Center (AUSPC) and deliver to the U.S. Bank delivery site / Brinks Services, 1400 Smith Rd. Ste A101, Austin Texas, in a timely manner. The resulting purchase order will be for a base year and four one-year option periods. Base Year: 09/20/2012 to 09/19/2013 Option Year I: 09/20/2013 to 09/19/2014 Option Year II: 09/20/2014 to 09/19/2015 Option Year III: 09/20/2015 to 09/19/2016 Option Year IV: 09/20/2016 to 09/19/2017 The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 492110 with a small business size of 1,500 employees. This requirement is a 100% Small Business set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit a quote. Service Contract Act Wage Determination #05-2503 (Revision 13) Travis County is associated with this service. The Statement of Work (SOW) is issued as an attachment to this notice. MILESTONES: - 09/04/12 - Questions due by 12:00 Noon Central Time - 09/06/12 - Answers out to all vendors - 09/07/12 - Proposals due from vendors by 12:00 pm Central Time - 09/10/12 - Anticipated Award date - 09/20/12 - Performance to begin All FAR Clauses and provisions may be read electronically at http://acqnet.gov/far. The following clauses apply to and will be included in the ultimate award: 52.204-7: Central Contractor Registration 52.212-1: Instructions to List of Clauses 52.212-2: Evaluation-Commercial Items 52.212-4: Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items 52.212-5: Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items 52.217-8: Option to Extend Services 52.217-9: Option to Extend the Term of the Contract 52.222-41: Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended 52.222-47: Service Contract Act(SCA) Minimum Wages and Fringe Benefits 52.228-5: Insurance--Work on a Government Installation 52.232-33: Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration. 1052.224-9000A: Disclosure of Information-Safeguards 1052.224-9000B: Disclosure of Information-Safeguards 1052.224-9000C: Disclosure of Information-Safeguards 1052.224-9000D: Disclosure of "Official Use Only: Information-Safeguards" 1052.224-9001A: Disclosure of Information--Criminal/Civil Sanctions 1052-224.9001B: Disclosure of Information-Official Use Only 1052.224-9002: Disclosure of Information-Inspection IR1052.204-9005 - Submission of Security Forms and Related Materials IR1052.204-9003 - IRS Security Awareness Training Requirements IR1052.204.9006 - Notification of Change in Contractor Employee Employment Status, Assignment, or Standing Your proposal will need to include a breakdown of all costs (ex. profit, G&A, wages for 2 driver couriers, insurance, vehicles, etc.) for each year. This job will include one run per day to the bank that is located less than 5 miles from the IRS location that the pickup will be made. Please compose your pricing breakdown to include 1 run per day during the Peak Period, Off-Peak Period, and on Government Holidays for the base year and each of the 4 option years. It is mandatory that driver couriers are residents within the commuting area of Austin, TX. All drivers are required to have a background check by the IRS so please include their name, address, and phone number with your proposal. All background checks are required to be completed prior to performing the job. Telephone requests for copies of the FAR provisions and/or clauses will not be accepted. However, internal disclosure and security clauses can be provided upon request. All communication (questions & answers) must be submitted to Mary Higgins via email to mary.higgins@irs.gov or via fax at 972-308-1928. All offerors shall submit their written offers via email to: mary.higgins@ irs.gov. Facsimile responses are also acceptable to 972-308-1928. Please send all facsimiles to Attn: Mary Higgins. All written responses are due no later than 12:00 p.m. (CT), Friday, September 7, 2012. All offerors shall be registered in SAM to be eligible for award.