R -- Grounds Maintenance

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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 F2Y3CE6240A100 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-27. This acquisition is set aside exclusively for HUBZone business concerns. The NAICS code for this solicitation is 561730. The size standard for a small business under the NAICS code is $6.5 million annual gross revenue. The services being solicited are for basic grounds maintenance on McChord AFB. For a detailed Statement of Work, Pricing Schedule and Wage Determination please email your request or call Kellen Logan (contact information is contained at the bottom of this document). A site visit is scheduled 11 September 06 at 9 AM PST. Contractors are highly encouraged to attend. Contractors attending the site visit will meet at the main gate visitor center at McChord AFB 30 minute?s prior and will be escorted to the site location. All line items will be awarded in the aggregate. Services will be performed for the period of 1 October 2006 ? 31 October 2006 with the option of one (1) month extensions for a maximum period of six (6) months. Place of Performance is: McChord AFB, WA 98438. FOB Destination. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial applies to this acquisition. The provisions at FAR 52.212-2, evaluation of commercial items, and the clause 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items apply to this solicitation. The clause FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial items, applies to this solicitation. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders- Commercial items, applies to this solicitation. The clause at FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, applies to this solicitation. Specifically, the following cited clauses are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.219-3, Notice of Total HUBZone Set-Aside; Far 52.222-3, Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of segregated facilities; 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended. FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans on the Vietnam Era; Far 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities; Far 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans on the Vietnam Era; Far 52.232-33 Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer payment; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses incorporated by reference; FAR 52.225-13 Notice of Buy American Act requirement; FAR 52.204-7 Central Contracting Registration DFAR 252.204-7004, required Central Contract registration; DFARS 252.232-7003, Payment by electronic Funds Transfer, DFAR 252.204-7004 Alternate A; DFAR 52.246-7000 Material Inspection and Receiving Report; DFAR 252.204-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; AFFARS 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations. All contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. Lack of registration in CCR will make an offeror ineligible for award. Contact CCR at 1-888-352-9333, however, a Duns number must be known prior to registration. Call Dun and Bradstreet at 1-888-546-0024 to verify or apply for a Duns number. Information concerning Far clauses can be obtained at http//farsite.hill.af.mil. Quotations in response to this solicitation should be emailed to kellen.logan@mcchord.af.mil or faxed to 253-982-3656. Should you have any question, please feel free to call Kellen Logan at 253-982-9025. If he is not available, you may contact the Contracting Officer, Elke Lott at elke.lott-02@mcchord.af.mil or by phone at 253-982-1082. Quotations must be received on or before 12 Noon Pacific Time, on 20 September 2006. All responsible sources may submit a quotation that shall be considered by the agency.