HSTS01-11-R-ENV009

This is a combined synopsis/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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, HSTS01-11-R-ENV009, is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This is a full and open solicitation. The applicable NAICS Code is 562998. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-50. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has a requirement for ongoing ordering of containers for the recycling of laser printer cartridges and the actual recycling of the cartridges as needed. TSA plans to establish a single, no cost contract to fulfill this requirement; however, the Government reserves the right to not award any contract and does not guarantee any order placements. The resultant contract award will one (1) year in duration with four (4) one-year option periods. The Government anticipates placing orders via no-cost delivery order. The services rendered are to be free of cost to the Government with the selected contractor entitled to keep the proceeds from recycling of the cartridges. CLIN 00001: Delivery of Pre-addressed and postage pre-paid shipping containers (Base Period) CLIN 10001 Delivery of Pre-addressed and postage pre-paid shipping containers (Option 1) CLIN 20001 Delivery of Pre-addressed and postage pre-paid shipping containers (Option 2) CLIN 30001 Delivery of Pre-addressed and postage pre-paid shipping containers (Option 3) CLIN 40001 Delivery of Pre-addressed and postage pre-paid shipping containers (Option 4) See Attachment 1, Statement of work for time(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance. It is the Offeror's responsibility to be aware of all applicable clauses and provisions. For full list of Clauses and Provisions, see Attachment 2. 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items. 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: Your technical capabilities, as demonstrated in the written technical proposal, will be evaluated to determine your understanding and proven ability to provide the storage units as specified, maintain adequate stock and meet customer demands. In addition to technical capabilities, please provide an estimate on turnaround time for shipping containers to the addresses listed in Section 7.2 of the Statement of Work. The Government will evaluate which offeror represents the greatest potential to provide the most timely, efficient and reliable recycling containers and services for TSA. Past Performance Evaluation Criterion: The following factor will be considered in evaluating the Offeror's past performance: Demonstrated record (as confirmed by references) of successful past performance of the same or similar projects of this scope on time within budget. Provide past performance references for same or similar current effort as being solicited herein. Please include company/agency name, period of performance, point of contact, telephone and e-mail address. The Offeror shall provide two (2) separate (not from the same company/contracting officer) references with a brief description of previous projects and similar size and complexity. "Similar size and complexity" for the purpose of the evaluation means: similar in dollar amount; number of client/customer employees serviced and number of employees supervised. The TSA may contact those references during the evaluation process to verify relevant experience and level of performance. Even though this will be a no cost contract, you should also provide the dollar amount for the referenced projects. The Government may, at its discretion, obtain and evaluate information from sources other than those provided by the Contractor. Each example of past performance shall include: a) Contract Number b) Contract Description c) Contract Amount and Type of Contract d) Period of Performance e) Name, address, E-mail address (if available) and telephone number and FAX number of the customer (if a Government contract, please provide the name and telephone number of the Contracting Officer and the COR. If commercial, provide the technical and contracting equivalent). f) Size and complexity of the project. g) Whether all options were exercised, if applicable. Pricing Evaluation Criteria: Because this contract and the resulting delivery orders will be of no cost to the Government, pricing is not a factor in the Government's evaluation. Selection: Technical and past performance, when combined are equal in importance. Price is not applicable. (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) Offerors are requested to demonstrate their expertise through a written proposal. The written response to this RFP may be done in one (1) volume. The submission must not exceed 8 pages and must provide your firm's capability statement and past performance references to provide for TSA wide deployment and collection of the containers as stated above. Firms responding to this solicitation are requested to submit a written proposal to TSA by no later than 2:00 PM EST (local time Washington D.C.) on Friday April 15, 2011. No telephonic proposals will be processed. All questions and proposals shall be electronically submitted via e-mail to Stephan.Batt@dhs.gov. All questions must be submitted to the primary point of contact no later than 2:00 PM EST (local time Washington D.C.) Monday April 11, 2011: Primary Point of Contact Stephan Batt 571-227-1427 Stephan.Batt@dhs.gov Secondary Point of Contact Robyn King 571-227-2447 Robyn.King@dhs.gov Attachment 1: Statement of Work Attachment 2: Clauses and Provisions