PORTALET SERVICES

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION HSFELA-13-Q-0005 PORTALET SERVICES DESCRIPTION: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and 13.106, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) Louisiana Recovery Office (LRO) is releasing this combined synopsis/solicitation electronically only. This electronic version of the Request for Proposal (RFP) is the official version for this acquisition. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested. Offerors are encouraged to check the Federal Business Opportunity (FEDBIZOPS) website at http://www.fedbizops.gov for any amendments to this combined synopsis/solicitation. All questions must be in writing and received by the Contracting Office no later than 12 noon, August 30, 2013. No telephonic requests will be accepted. The email address for submission of all questions is contact@example.gov. All responses to questions will be posted by way of an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation to the FEDBIZOPS websites no later than 12 noon, September 4, 2013. All questions must be addressed to the Contracting Officer/Specialist only. Any other official may disqualify the offeror from submission of a proposal. NO EXCEPTIONS. Solicitation Number HSFELA-13-R-0005 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) and is 100% set aside for Local Louisiana Small Businesses. The award will be a Firm Fixed Price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). Award date is expected to be no later than Friday, September 13, 2013; the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 2010-07. The NAICS code assigned to this project is 562991 "Septic Tank and Related Services" and the size standard is $5,000,000. The requirement is for the FEMA LRO Portalet Services. STATEMENT OF WORK FOR FEMA LRO PORTALET SERVICES I. Background The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Louisiana Recovery Office's (LRO) objective is to administer the full range of Stafford Act programs in an efficient and timely manner, and respond to emerging needs that are vital to Louisiana's recovery. This blanket purchase agreement (BPA) will be utilized at various sites in Louisiana to support disaster efforts. II. Scope The contractor shall provide all equipment, personnel, tools, equipment, materials, transportation and supervision required to provide the portable toilets specified in Section III. III. Specifications Standard Portable Toilet. For each portable toilet ordered the contractor shall include full cleaning services on a daily basis. Full service cleaning shall include pumping out, deodorizing, disinfecting, and refilling toilet paper. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Portable Toilet. For each ADA portable toilet ordered the contractor shall provide full cleaning services on a daily basis. Full service cleaning shall include pumping out, deodorizing, disinfecting, and refilling toilet paper. Hand washing stations For each hand washing station ordered the contractor shall provide full service cleanings on a daily basis. Full service cleaning shall include pumping out waste water, adding fresh clean water and soap, and refilling hand paper towels. It is estimated that 100-200 people will utilize each portable toilet ordered Additional portable toilets may be needed. Contractor shall provide the additional units within twenty-four (24) hours of notification. IV. Period of Performance The period of performance for this BPA shall be one (1) year from date of award with two (1) year option periods. V. Place of Performance The primary place of performance shall be the New Orleans International Airport; address listed below. Additional sites in Louisiana may be identified by the Government to meet the agency's need. New Orleans International Airport 900 Airline Dr Kenner, LA 70062 The portable toilets shall be delivered to the designated site(s) clean and ready for use. The contractor shall ensure that all work and portable toilets are in compliance will all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations. ORDERING 52.216-18 Ordering.- ORDERING (OCT 1995) (a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from September 11, 2013 through September 10, 2016. (b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control. (c) If mailed, a delivery order or task order is considered issued'' when the Government deposits the order in the mail. Orders may be issued orally, by facsimile, or by electronic commerce methods only if authorized in the Schedule. Individual task orders will specify the number of portable toilets for each requirement. The contractor shall have all equipment mobilized and ready for use within 24 hours of task order issuance. INVOICES A summary invoice shall be submitted at least monthly or upon expiration of this BPA, whichever occurs first, for all deliveries made during a billing period and for which payment has not been received. Copies or delivery tickets are needed support these invoices. EVALUATION FACTORS: I. BASIS FOR AWARD The Government's source evaluation will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable and past performance. II. EVALUATION FACTORS 1.Price 2. Past Performance III. EVALUATION CRITERIA SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS 1. Complete Attachment A, Schedule B 2. Past Performance Questionnaire The Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The Offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a). The clauses identified in paragraph (b) are included in the "Additional Terms and Conditions" attached to this posting. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far. Vendors must be currently registered and have a valid certification in the Online Representation & Certification Application (https://orca.bpn.gov) as well as have a current System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov before an award could be made to them. Solicitation closing date has been extended to Tuesday, September 10, 2013. All quotes must be received no later than 12:00 noon Central Standard Time. Offerors are reminded to ensure your FEDEX or DHL package arrives on time. The FEMA/LRO Office is open from 730AM - 500PM CST Monday through Friday. Any questions pertaining to this solicitation must be addressed to: contact@example.gov. The Government reserves the right to award the contract without holding discussions. Offerors shall submit two copies of their quote and the Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.212-3) in person or by mail to the following address: FEMA/ LRO Acquisitions Attn: Neddra P. Tucker 1500 Main St. Baton Rouge, LA 70802 +1 (555) 000-0000