Landscaping Services in Military Family Housing

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. Solicitation number FA4625-09-Q-0024 is issued as a request for quotation to provide and install shade trees at various locations in Military Family Housing at Whiteman AFB, MO. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-33, DFARS DCN 2009-015, AFFARS AFAC 2009-0318. The NAICS code is 561730 with the corresponding small business size standard of $7.0M. This is a lowest price technically acceptable acquisition. Contractor shall submit a proposed plan, period of performance, and price. Paper copies of the Request for Quotation shall not be made available. General Requirement: Contractor shall provide and install 200 shade trees at three playgrounds throughout the Ridgeview Neighborhood, Whiteman AFB (see attached maps for playground locations). Contractor shall provide and install 10 shade trees throughout the Midland 2 Neighborhood to supplement existing trees and enhance common areas (see attached map). Trees shall be approximately 8 feet tall at installation. The contractor shall utilize environmentally compatible and economically efficient landscaping practices that fit naturally into the environment, linking the neighborhood environment to its structures and that can minimize site maintenance demands. For specific information, consult the USAF Landscape Design Guide and the Executive Memorandum dated 26 Apr 94, Environmentally and Economically Beneficial Practices on Federal Landscaped Grounds. Both of these documents are attached. Contractor shall submit for government approval a proposed plan including types of trees to be planted and approximate locations prior to starting work. Contractor shall provide a one-year replacement warranty on all trees provided under this contract. This contract is firm fixed price. A site visit is offered and scheduled for 14 July 09 @ 1 pm CST. If you are interested in attending the site visit please respond to the reference e-mail contact@example.gov with contact information (name, phone, e-mail) so we can complete the required paperwork for your access to the base. Service Contract Act applies. The applicable Wage Determination is WD 05-2307 (Rev.-8) and was first posted on www.wdol.gov on 06/02/2009 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I 52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper. 52.204-6, DUNS 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items 52.212-3, Reps and Certs-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 (X in blocks) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible 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 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price Adjustement 52.225-1, Buy America Act--Supplies 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration 52.233-2, Service of Protest (509th Contracting Squadron/LGCA, Whiteman AFB, MO 65305-5344) 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions incorporated by reference (http://farsite.hill.af.mil) 52.252-2, Clauses incorporated by reference (http://farsite.hill.af.mil) 52.252-5, Authorized Deviations in Provisions fill-in (a )(48 CFR Chapter 1), (b) (48 CFR Chapter 2) 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses fill-in (a )(48 CFR Chapter 1), (b) (48 CFR Chapter 2) 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. 52.203-3, Gratuities 252.225-7028, Exclusionary Policies and Practices of Foreign Governments 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea 52.216-1, Type of Contract 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman Mr. Raymond Carpenter/129 Andrews Street, Ste 102/Langley AFB VA 23665-2769/ Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000 Fax: +1 (555) 000-0000 5352.223-9001, Health and Safety on Government Installations 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations ADDENDA to 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS Para (a) First sentence is changed to read: The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear on the front page of the combined synopsis solicitation. Para (b)(8) is changed to read: A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.203-2 and DFARS 252.212-7000; and returned in their entirety. FAR 52.212-3 shall be accomplished on-line through the On-line Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) implemented in FAR Clause 52.212-3. ORCA enables vendors to submit and update their representations and certifications on-line. ORCA is part of the Business Partner Network (BPN) and is located at http://orca.bpn.gov. Para (b)(10): This paragraph is deleted. Para (c): This paragraph is changed to read-Period for acceptance of offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the price in its offer firm until 30 August 2009. Para (e): This paragraph is deleted. Para (g): This paragraph is deleted. Para (h): This paragraph is deleted FAR 52.212-4(c) is hereby tailored as follows: Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties with the exception of administrative changes (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc) which may be changed unilaterally by the Government. Quotes are to be e-mailed to the following e-mail addresses: contact@example.gov; or may be sent by FAX to +1 (555) 000-0000 to the attention of Mr Micheal Fisk. NOTE: Quotations shall be received by 20 Jul 2009, 5:00 PM CST; late quotations will not be considered for award. Prospective offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) (www.ccr.gov) in order to be eligible for award. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which, if timely received, shall be considered by this agency.