DRINKING WATER TESTING

Combined Synopsis Solicitation Drinking Water Testing This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 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 being issued as a request for proposal (RFP). This acquisition is a 100% small business set aside. The applicable NAICS code is 541380. The contractor's proposal must include all items listed for each CLIN and period of performance. This acquisition is being solicited as FOB Destination. Line Item Number Description: Basic Period CLIN 0001: Quantity: 4; Unit of Issue: Mo; Description: Contractor shall collect and analyze the drinking water, on a quarterly basis, at Homestead Air Reserve Base, perform laboratory analytical service to be in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (Florida Statue Sections 403.850-403.864). Additionally, contract must perform in accordance with the Statement of Work enclosed dated April 2012. Period of Performance: 1 Year Option Period 1 (The 12 Month Period Immediately Following the Basic Period) CLIN 1001: Quantity: 4; Unit of Issue: Mo; Description: Contractor shall collect and analyze the drinking water, on a quarterly basis, at Homestead Air Reserve Base, perform laboratory analytical service to be in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (Florida Statue Sections 403.850-403.864). Additionally, contract must perform in accordance with the Statement of Work enclosed dated April 2012. Period of Performance: 1 Year Option Period 2 (The 12 Month Period Immediately Following the Option Period 1) CLIN 2001: Quantity: 4; Unit of Issue: Mo; Description: Contractor shall collect and analyze the drinking water, on a quarterly basis, at Homestead Air Reserve Base, perform laboratory analytical service to be in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (Florida Statue Sections 403.850-403.864). Additionally, contract must perform in accordance with the Statement of Work enclosed dated April 2012. Period of Performance: 1 Year Option Period 3 (The 12 Month Period Immediately Following the Option Period 2) CLIN 3001: Quantity: 4; Unit of Issue: Mo; Description: Contractor shall collect and analyze the drinking water, on a quarterly basis, at Homestead Air Reserve Base, perform laboratory analytical service to be in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (Florida Statue Sections 403.850-403.864). Additionally, contract must perform in accordance with the Statement of Work enclosed dated April 2012. Period of Performance: 1 Year Option Period 4 (The 12 Month Period Immediately Following the Option Period 3) CLIN 4001: Quantity: 4; Unit of Issue: Mo; Description: Contractor shall collect and analyze the drinking water, on a quarterly basis, at Homestead Air Reserve Base, perform laboratory analytical service to be in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (Florida Statue Sections 403.850-403.864). Additionally, contract must perform in accordance with the Statement of Work enclosed dated April 2012. Period of Performance: 1 Year The following Clauses/Provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989 52.242-17 Government Delay Of Work APR 1984 52.217-8 Option To Extend Services NOV 1999 52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2011 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation APR 2012 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities FEB 1999 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity MAR 2007 52.222-36 Affirmative Action For Workers With Disabilities OCT 2010 52.222-41 Service Contract Act Of 1965 NOV 2007 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act And Service Contract Act - Price Adjustment (Multiple Year And Option) SEP 2009 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons FEB 2009 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving AUG 2011 52.228-5 Insurance - Work On A Government Installation JAN 1997 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-3 Alt I Protest After Award (Aug 1996) - Alternate I JUN 1985 52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price AUG 1987 52.249-1 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Fixed Price) (Short Form) APR 1984 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply & Service) APR 1984 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports JUN 2012 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days (insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option); 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 66 months. (End of clause) 52.222-42 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 Laboratory Technician Health & Welfare, Vacations, Holidays (End of clause) 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm, http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vfdfara.htm (End of clause) 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (10 AUG 2005) (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, Col Steven Slick HQ AFRC/A7Z 255 Richard Ray Blvd. Robins AFB, GA 31098-1635 Telephone: +1 (555) 000-0000 E-Mail: contact@example.gov 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 +1 (555) 000-0000, facsimile number +1 (555) 000-0000. (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) 5352.223-9001 HEALTH AND SAFETY ON GOVERNMENT INSTALLATIONS (JUN 1997) (a) In performing work under this contract on a Government installation, the contractor shall: (1) Comply with the specific health and safety requirements established by this contract; (2) Comply with the health and safety rules of the Government installation that concern related activities not directly addressed in this contract; (3) Take all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent accidents and preserve the health and safety of contractor and Government personnel performing or in any way coming in contact with the performance of this contract; and (4) Take such additional immediate precautions as the contracting officer may reasonably require for health and safety purposes. (b) The contracting officer may, by written order, direct Air Force Occupational Safety and Health Standards (AFOSH) and/or health/safety standards as may be required in the performance of this contract and any adjustments resulting from such direction will be in accordance with the Changes clause of this contract. (c) Any violation of these health and safety rules and requirements, unless promptly corrected as directed by the contracting officer, shall be grounds for termination of this contract in accordance with the Default clause of this contract. (End of clause) 5352.242-9000 CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS (Aug 2007) (a) The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, 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, and 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 all base rules and regulations. (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) Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment.