Privet Control II

This is a 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 solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ); solicitation/reference number is F1N3BB00228A001. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-39. This acquisition is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set Aside. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561730, and the small business size standard is $7 Million. Columbus Air Force Base has a need for non-personal services to provide all management, labor, transportation, equipment, tools, materials and other items necessary to provide privet mowing services in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). This service must be completed NLT 30 days after the award of contract. FOB: Destination, delivered to/performance at Columbus AFB, MS 39702. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition; no addenda are included. Offerors shall complete the Online Representations & Certifications Application (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov; ensure information is accurate and current. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference and 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference with the following fill-ins: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration; 52.209-6, Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment, 52. 237-1, Site Visit, 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation, 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. Specifically, the following clauses cited within 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set Aside; 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation, 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration; 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965; 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires with the following fill-ins: Forestry Equipment Operator $10.04. Wage Determination number: 79-0150, Revision 29, dated 22 Jun 10 applies. The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply: 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights, 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product, 252.204-7004 Alternate A, Central Contractor Registration, 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments, and 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. Specifically, the following clauses cited within 252.212-7001 are applicable: 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports; 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea, Alternate III. The following Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) provisions and clauses apply: 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman; 5352.223-9001, Health and Safety on Government Installations; 5352.242-9000 Contractor Access to Air Force Installations. All interested parties must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) as prescribed in DFARS 252.204-7004. Award cannot be made to an offeror unless they are registered and current in the CCR database. The CCR can be accessed at http://www.ccr.gov . EVALUATION CRITERIA: Award will be based on the best value to the Government in terms of price and technical acceptability. An offer is technically acceptable if there are no exceptions to the statement of work.. Contact Ramses Rodriguez, Contracting Administrator, telephone (662) 434-7787, fax (662) 434-2654 or e-mail: Ramses.Rodriguez@Columbus.af.mil regarding any questions about this solicitation. The alternate contact telephone number is (662) 434-7785. All offers must be submitted by email or fax to the Contracting Administrator no later than 06 Sep 2010 by 4:00 p.m. CST. A "Quotation Template" has been provided to ensure the needed information the Government requires is included with your offer; if a company template or format is used, ensure you include this needed information. Oral quotes will not be accepted. A site visit will be scheduled for 01 Sep 2010 at 2:00 PM. Contact the Contract Administrator no later than 30 Aug 2010 to arrange base access and base access requirements (ie. Licenses, Registrations, Proof of Insurance etc.).