S -- Refuse Collection and Disposal Services, USAF, Space Coast, FL

Document Type: Sources Sought NoticeSolicitation Number: FA2521-07-R-8507 Date: 1 March 2007 Posted Date: 1 March 2007 Original Response Date: 31 March 2007 Current Response Date: Original Archive Date: Current Archive Date: Classification Code: NAICS Code: 562111 ? Solid Waste Collection 1. The 45th Contracting Squadron, Patrick AFB, FL is in the process of determining the acquisition strategy for a potential requirement to provide refuse services for Patrick AFB, Cape Canaveral AFS (CCAS), Malabar AFS, and Kennedy Space Center to include detachment locations, all within the ?Space Coast? area of the state of Florida. Current contract services expire on 30 Sep 2008. 2. The Government is seeking information and comments from industry on various topics, which will be used to refine the requirement and acquisition strategy to include the following: a. The Government is contemplating a firm-fixed price type of contract for refuse and recycling pick-up services. b. Market research shows that this service is common within the national marketplace and commercial in nature. We plan to solicit for a contract established under common commercial practices, terms and conditions. c. The potential requirement may be set-aside for small business concerns?specifically 8(a) or small disabled veteran owned business concerns. d. Of particular interest to the Government is how contractors plan to/typically accomplish recycling services to fulfill requirements similar to what is desired on on Patrick AFB, as well as how contractors determine pick-up frequencies will be determined. 3. The following current line item structure and monthly estimated quantities are provided for comments/information: a. CCAS: 1. Collect and Dispose of Refuse from _199____Industrial Base Containers 2. Collect and Dispose of Refuse from _______ Military Family Housing Units 3. Collect/Dispose Refuse from __7____ Roll Off Containers 4. Tipping Fees for Military Family Housing (direct reimbursement to be paid to the contractor upon receipt of paid tipping fee receipt). 5. Tipping Fees for Base (direct reimbursement to be paid to the contractor upon receipt of paid tipping fee receipt). 6. Provide Unscheduled Collection for Special Events. b. Patrick AFB: 1. Collect and Dispose of Refuse from _7_Industrial Base Containers 2. Collect and Dispose of Refuse from _524_ Military Family Housing Units 3. Collect/Dispose Refuse from __30__ Roll Off Containers 4. Tipping Fees for Military Family Housing (direct reimbursement to be paid to the contractor upon receipt of paid tipping fee receipt). 5. Tipping Fees for Base (direct reimbursement to be paid to the contractor upon receipt of paid tipping fee receipt). 6. Provide Unscheduled Collection for Special Events. c. KSC/Malabar AFS/Detachments Unknown at this time; will be updated. 4. Suggestions regarding structure and content of the performance work statement (PWS) are requested from industry in order to assist with making it consistent with commercial practices and beneficial to the Government. 5. Firms responding to this sources sought notice must (1) state whether they are a small or large business based on the size standard above; if applicable, identify subcontractors to be used and their anticipated responsibilities; (2) indicate all of the following small business status categories that apply: Small Disadvantaged (SDB), Woman-owned Small Business (WOSB), 8(a) firm, HUB Zone firm, Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (SDVOB), Historically Black College and University or Minority Institution (HBCU/MI); (3) provide experience in the form of an outline of previous projects for specific relevant work completed or currently being performed of equivalent magnitude including contract numbers, description of work, points of contact, and phone numbers; professional qualifications and specific experience of personnel identified to perform the work; and (4) any other pertinent information which would enable the government to assess a firms capabilities. Because the government reserves the right to set this acquisition aside for small business, 8(a) firms, HUB Zone firms or Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business based on the responses it receives, it is imperative that firms respond with the required information for capabilities to be accurately evaluated. 6. This synopsis is for planning purposes only and is NOT to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for information solicited hereunder. At this time, no solicitation exists. Submit all responses to this notice to the point of contact listed below. 7. Please submit your responses no later than 31 March 2007. primary point of contact for this procurement is Dirck G. Storms, 45 CONS/LGCAB, 321 494 5231, e-mail: Dirck.Storms@patrick.af.mil.