One-Time Tire/Scrap Rubber Removal Fort Bliss

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services as prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION. QUOTES ARE NOW BEING REQUESTED and a written quotation will not be issued. The Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service (DRMS) intend to enter into a firm-fixed price contract for the one time removal of scrap tires from the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office in the Fort Bliss, Texas. This is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) SP4410-08-Q-2037. This solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26. This procurement is issued as a 100% small business set aside. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 562219 and the size standard is $11.5 million. Pricing shall be FOB destination, Fort Bliss, Texas. All responsible sources may submit a quote. All responsible sources are encouraged to perform a site visit prior to submitting an offer by contacting Mr. Ernest Perry (915) 568-9336 to schedule an appointment. Line Item 0001, Removal of Scrap Tires, 200,000, Lbs CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE, FAR 52.252-2 (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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at one of the following addresses: http://www.dla.mil/j-3/j-336/icps.htm , http://www.arnet.gov/far/ or for DRMS local clauses http://www.drms.dla.mil/drmsp/clauses/drmscls.pdf. CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS, FAR 52.212-4 (FEB 2007). CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS, FAR 52.212-5 (JUN 2008). The following clauses under paragraph (a) apply: (1) 52.233-3, Protest after Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (2) 52.233-4, Applicable Law of Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78). The following clauses under paragraph (b) apply: (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (July 1995), with alternate I (Sept 2006) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). (5) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside (June 2003) 15 U.S.C. 644). (7) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004 (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(2) and (3)). (9) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996) (15 U.S.C. 637 (a)(14)). (15) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (June 2007) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). (16) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003)(E.O. 11755). (17) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008)(E.O. 13126). (18) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). (19) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). (20) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (21) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). (22) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (23) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union dues or Fees (Dec 2004)(E.O. 13201). (24) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007). (28) 52.225-1, Buy American Act'Supplies (June 2003)(41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). (29) 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (Aug 2007)(41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78, 108-286 and 109-169). (31) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2006)(E.O.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). (36) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer'Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003)(31 U.S.C. 3332. The following clauses under paragraph (c) apply: (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (Jul 2005) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act - Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Nov 2006)(29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act - Price Adjustment (Feb 2002)(29 U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C.351, et seq.). CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS, DOD FAR SUPPLEMENT, 252.212-7001 (MAR 2008). The following clause(s) under paragraph (a) apply: 52.203-3, Gratuities (APR 1984)(10 U.S.C. 2207). The following clause under paragraph (b) applies: (4) 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (Jun 2005)(41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, E.O. 10582). (5) 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (Mar 2008)(10 U.S.C. 2533a). (17) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Mar 2008) (10 U.S.C. 2410). (19) 252.243-7002, Request for Equitable Adjustment (Mar 1998) (10 U.S.C. 2410). (20) 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (May 2002)(10 U.S.C. 2631). INSURANCE - WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION, FAR 52.228-5 (Jan 1997). TYPE MINIMUM AMOUNT a. General Liability Insurance $500,000.00 per occurrence Bodily Injury b. Automobile Liability Insurance $20,000.00 per occurrence c. Property Damage $200,000.00 per occurrence ANTICIPATED REGULATORY CHANGES, DRMS 52.211-9R02 (JAN 2000). ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURES, DRMS 52.233-9R01 (JAN 1997). Fill in is: DRMS-J-72. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE, FAR 52.252-1 (Feb 1998). The solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with it quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offer may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. The clauses and provisions included in this synopsis by reference can be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. All DRMS local clauses can be found at the following web site: https://www.drms.dla.mil/drmsp/clauses/drmscls0902.pdf. CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION, FAR 52.204-7 (APR 2008). INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS, FAR 52.212-1 (JUN 2008). EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS, FAR 52.212-2 (JAN 1999). (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer is price wise the most advantageous to the Government. 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. OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS, FAR 52.212-3 (JUN 2008). TIME AND MATERIAL/LABOR HOUR PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS-COMMERCIAL ITEM ACQUISITIONS, FAR 52.216-31 (FEB 2007). OFFEROR REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS, DFARS 252.212-7000 (JUN 2005). EVALUATION FACTORS FOR SINGLE AWARD, DRMS (SEP 2007). The Government will make award to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation, and demonstrates the lowest price. The resulting contract will be subject to the Service Contract Act. Wage Determination 2005-2511 Rev. 4, dated 05/29/2007 is applicable to this RFQ and can be found at the following site: http://ww.wdol/scafiles/archive/sca/05-2511.r54. Period of performance shall be 30 days from the award date of the Purchase Order. Place of performance: Defense Reutilization Marketing Office (DRMO), Briggs Field, Building 11607, Fort Bliss, TX 79916. To be eligible to receive an award from Department of Defense (DoD) activity, you must be registered in the DoD Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. To register access the CCR homepage go to http://www.ccr.gov or call 1-888-227-2423 regarding questions to the CCR. Trade Security Controls clearance will be required for this contract. Each offeror shall submit an original fully executed DLA Form 1822 - End Use Certificate in hard copy. The signature block of the form shall have an original signature in ink. Each offeror shall submit an original, fully executed DLA Form 1822 - End Use Certificate with an original signature in ink concurrently with its initial offer. All offerors are required to sign and date their offers on the SF 1449 attached to this announcement on or before the specified closing date and time for receipt of offers. Questions regarding this combined synopsis/RFQ must be submitted in writing by facsimile to Andrea Tichenor at (269) 961-7392 or email andrea.tichenor@dla.mil. Potential offerors shall only submit offerors in American English and United States Dollars (USD). Offerors shall submit complete RFQ package, including the bid schedule to the Defense Reutilization & Marketing Service, Attn: Andrea Tichenor, DRMS J-75, 74 North Washington Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49037-3092, or by facsimile ATTN: Andrea Tichenor (269) 961-7392, or by email andrea.tichenor@dla.mil. Offerors must complete the Offeror Representations and Certifications at FAR 52.212-3 and return them with their offer. Quotes are to be received no later than Noon Eastern Standard Time on September 2, 2008. The Government will make award to the lowest price, technically acceptable, responsible offeror.