Maxwell AFB Horticulturist

I. GENERAL INFORMATION The 42nd Contracting Squadron, 50 LeMay Plaza, Bldg. 804, Maxwell AFB, AL has a requirement to purchase items and services as described in the SOW. This is a streamlined combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only notice. A written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-89 and DFARS DPN change notice 20160830. A Firm Fixed Priced Award will be made in accordance with the following: NAICS Code: This acquisition is being solicited as a 100% small business set-aside. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541320 with a dollar limit of $7,500,000.00. II. NATURE OF ACQUISITION: Maxwell AFB, has a requirement to purchase the below services. This procurement will be awarded under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Proposals must be received 28 Sep 2016, 12:00 hrs. CST. E-Mail proposals are acceptable. Email proposal to SSgt Williams at joshua.williams.23@us.af.mil and TSgt Caceres at rolfy.caceres.1@us.af.mil If there are any question please email or call SSgt Williasm at (334)-953-3869 or TSgt Caceres (334)-953-7799. III. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES: Period of Performance (PoP): 01 Oct 16 - 30 Sep 17 Plus Two (2) Option Years. CLIN 0001: Hulticulturist: Furnish non-personal services as Horticulturist, Landscape Designer, and Greenhouse Manager at Maxwell AFB, AL Unit Quantity Price Total Price Months 12 *All work is to be performed in accordance with (IAW) the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). IV. PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS To ensure timely and equitable evaluation of quotes, offerors must comply with instructions contained herein. Quotes must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this RFP. a. The offeror must submit a signed and dated proposal on company letterhead with unit prices and extended prices in response to this solicitation. In doing so and without taking any exception to the requirements of this synopsis/solicitation, including specification, "Schedule of Supplies/Services" and terms and conditions, the offeror agrees to accede to all solicitation requirements. Offerors must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. b. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Alternate I, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items unless ORCA is up to date in System for Award Management (SAM). c. Offerors must provide a unit price and extended price for all items referenced in the "SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES". d. Interested parties capable of providing the requirement must submit a written proposal to include discount terms, tax identification number, cage code, and DUNS. e. To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this RFP, contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, no exceptions. To register, please visit http://www.sam.gov or by calling 1-866-606-8220 IMPORTANT NOTE: Multiple Offerors nor Multiple Awards will be considered. A single award will be made in the resultant contract. V. BASIS FOR AWARD This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside firm-fixed price contract. The small business contractor must clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. Award will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. The offeror by acceding to all of the requirements of this synopsis/solicitation (see Proposal Preparation Instructions, Para a.) will be determined technically acceptable, and award will then be based on lowest price. VI. CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and can be viewed through internet access at the Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Site, http://www.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. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Jul 2013), 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Oct 2015) and 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (Oct 2014) applies to this solicitation. In addition, offerors shall submit with their proposal a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Jul 2016) with Alternate I (Oct 2014). FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 2015), and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Jun 2016). The following FAR provisions and clauses apply: 52.204-9, Personal Identify Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011); 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (Jul 2013);52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014); 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management (Jul 2013); 52.237-2, Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment And Vegetation, (Apr 1984). The following clauses cited in clause 52.212-5 also applies: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2015); 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Oct 2015); 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011); 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011); 52.219-28, Post Award Business Program Representation (Jul 2013); 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2015); 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers With Disabilities (Jul 2014); 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014); 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015); 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015); 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Aug 2011); 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008); 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (Jul 2015); 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996); 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004). The following DFARS provisions and clauses applies: 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011); 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Sep 2013); 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Nov 2011); 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992); 252.204-7004, Alternate A, System for Award Management (Feb 2014); 252.204-7006, Billing Instructions (Oct 2005); 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (Dec 2015); 252.204-7012, Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information (Dec 2015); 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items (Jun 2013); 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and receiving Reports (Jun 2012); 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (May 2013); 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006); 252.237-7010, Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel (Jun 2013); 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991); AFFARS 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access To Air Force Installations (Nov 2012) FAR Clauses and Provisions by Full Text: 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN JUN 2016 (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 interested 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 OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, Primary: Mr. David E. Jones, Deputy Chief, Contracting Division, HQ AFICA/KT; Alternate: Mr. Stephen G. Smith, Chief, Acquisition Support Branch, HQ AFICA/KTC; Address: 2035 First Street West, Ste 1, JBSA Randolph AFB TX 78150-4324; Telephone Numbers: (210) 652-7907 or (210) 652-7075; Facsimile Number: (210) 652-8344; and E-mail Addresses: david.jones.3@us.af.mil or stephen.smith@randolph.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested 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 (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431. (INTERIM CHANGE: See Policy Memo 14-C-05) (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) ATTACHMENTS: 1. PWS