S -- Base Refuse Collection

The 509th Contracting Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, is planning to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for refuse collection and disposal services under Solicitation Number FA4625-05-R-0006. This procurement will be unrestricted and conducted as a Commercial Solicitation in accordance with FAR Part 12. The contract will have a basic period of one year with six option years. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code assigned is 4953, and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 562111. The anticipated release date for the RFP is on or about August 1, 2005, with a closing date of August 31, 2005. The solicitation will be available exclusively through the Federal Business Opportunities website, and paper copies will not be provided. Interested vendors must be registered in the Central Contractors Registration (CCR) to be eligible for award, and they must use the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) to submit and update necessary certifications, which has been effective since January 1, 2005. Although an Interested Vendors List (IVL) will be maintained, the Contracting Officer will not use it to notify vendors of amendments; therefore, vendors are responsible for monitoring the Federal Business Opportunities site for updates. The Contract Administrator for this solicitation is Daniel S Blackmore, who can be contacted at the Whiteman AFB contracting office for further information.