S -- Lawn Care on Flight Line

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item(s) 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; proposals are being requested and written solicitations will not be issued. This requisition #F2S3C56145A200 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-07. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small business; NAICS: 561730. Quotes are to be received by this office NLT 1600hrs CST on 09 June 2006. Quotes can be faxed, or e-mailed to the points of contacts listed on this notice. 1. General Requirements 1.1 The Contractor shall complete all treatment activities to effectively kill all the vegetation growing within cracks in hard surface, both asphalt and concrete, shoulders along the adjacent runways and taxiways. The treatment activities shall be executed in a manner that meets both the environmental and operational needs while heeding all applicable safety precautions. The Contractor shall provide all product, personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and transportation necessary to perform the work as described herein. The Contractor shall perform the scope of this contract within 10 days of contract award. All contract activity shall be performed in strict accordance with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations and the terms and provisions of this contract. 2. Personnel 2.1 Prior to any treatment activities, the Contractor must provide copies of his/her qualifications, i.e. certification, bond and insurance, to the Contracting Officer to be reviewed and approved by the technical representative - Civil Engineering pest management Supervisor or quality assurance personnel. 2.2 The Contractor must have flight line driver's qualifications or qualified Government escort personnel to access the designated areas for treatment. The scope of this contract does not require the Contractor to enter a restricted area requiring a line badge or escort. 3. Coordination 3.1 The Contractor shall be required to report to the Civil Engineering pest management Supervisor at building B-241 prior to applying any treatments. Mixing of chemicals shall be done at the Base Pest Management Shop in the mixing area due to existing containment capabilities. 3.2 Prior to any treatment applications, all labels and material safety data sheets (MSDS) of the herbicides to be used shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer to be reviewed and approved by the technical representative - Civil Engineering pest management Supervisor or quality assurance personnel. 3.3 Coordinate all work schedules with the 314 Base Operations Airfield Management Office for flying schedule to gain permission on the designated treatment areas. 4. Specific Requirements 4.1 The areas of the hard surfaces having cracks to be treated are as shown on the attached map and described below (width of hard surface is approximately 24 feet wide in most places): a. Cracks in the asphalt shoulders between the concrete and the grass along the taxiways and runways - 1,836,000 sf. b. Cracks in the asphalt connected to the assault strip - 25,416 sf. c. Cracks in the asphalt around the - Christmas Tree parking apron - 425,308 sf. d. Cracks in the asphalt on the approach/overrun ends of the runway - 401,893 sf. e. Cracks in the asphalt between the Flight Line Road and the grass on the southern boundary of the main parking apron - 164,180 sf. f. Estimated total square footage of hard surfaces having cracks is 2,852,797. g. All areas described should be treated once in June and again in August. 4.2 All work shall be guaranteed for 60 (sixty) days, i.e. no live vegetation shall be observed. If vegetation reappears within the 60 day period, the Contractor shall be reket(s) for the treatment(s) must be provided with the following information: the company name, address, and contact information. The ticket(s) must list the chemical products used and the pounds of active ingredient (AI). The signature of the individual performing the work must be on the ticket(s). The service ticket(s) must record the date and time work commenced and date and time work was completed. Upon completion of work the service ticket(s) will be signed by pest management personnel at building 241. A copy of the signed service ticket(s) shall be provided to pest management. The original service ticket(s) will accompany the final invoice. The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.204-7 Central Contactor Registration (Oct 2003) FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (AUG 2005) DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Jan 2004) DFARS 252.204-7004 Alternate A (Nov 2003) FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) FAR 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination (Nov 1991) FAR 52.233-3 Protest after Award (Aug 1996) FAR 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2006) FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003)FAR 52.212-1 Instructions of Offerors Commercial Items (Jan 2005) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (Mar 2005) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Oct 2003) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Apr 2005) FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jun 2004) FAR 52.222.21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002) FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Action for workers with disabilities (Jun 1998) FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviation is Clauses (Apr 1984) DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Dec 2004) DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (Apr 2003) FOB: Little Rock AFB AR 72099, Delivery Date: NLT 30 days after receipt of award (ARO). Basis of Award: A Firm-Fixed Price contract will be made to the lowest price offeror best demonstrating the ability to satisfy the government needs of the items specified. Any offeror must fill out all required information on the below links to be considered for this award. Offeror must be Central Contractor Registration (CCR) registered, set-up in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) and registered in Online Representation and Certification Application (ORCA) prior to award. (CCR) Central Contractor Registration can be completed through the Internet www.ccr.gov or by calling (888) 352-9333. WAWF set-up can be done via https://wawf.eb.mil. Training for WAWF use can be found at http://www.wawftraining.com/. ORCA can be completed at https://orca.bpn.gov/login.aspx Point of Contacts for this requirement are: 2Lt Zella Johnson, (501) 987-3842, FAX (501) 987-8119, Zella.Johnson@littlerock.af.mil, or 2Lt Chris Sheehan, (501) 987-1028, FAX (501) 987-8119, Chris.Sheehan@littlerock.af.mil