Scrap Tire Removal, Ft. Buchanan, Puerto Rico

The Defense Reutilization and Marketing Services (DRMS) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, is conducting Market Research to identify firms with the requisite qualifications to provide the services stated herein. This announcement is not a Request for Proposals (RFP) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. There is no solicitation available at this time. Respondents to this notice should indicate whether they qualify as a small or large business under NAICS Code of 562219, Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal. The small business size standard for this NAICS Code is $11,500,000.00 million dollars. Requested Service: Pick-up, removal and disposal of scrap tires from various locations located on Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. Various scrap rubber consisting of DEMIL - A, - B, and - Q code types are: ground vehicular tires, solid and pneumatic tires from fixed and rotary wing aircraft (some wit rims from light and heavy trucks and tactical vehicles), passenger vehicles, heavy equipment, industrial equipment, agricultural, or aircraft tires, bias ply or steel belted used tires, etc. A Trade Security Control Clearance will be required. All interested firms shall be required to obtain a clearance from the DoD Demilitarization and Trade Security Controls Program office. The contractor shall not resell whole DEMIL "B" tires received under this contract. For DEMIL "B" tires, the contractor shall mutilate or shred the tires and sell only the residue material or dispose of the DEMIL "B" tires in a landfill. Landfilling must be performed in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations. All interested firms must be registered with Central Contractor Registration (CCR). If you are not registered or you information is not current you need to go to https://pbn.gov/CCR/scripts/index.html and fill out a web based application that takes30-45 minutes to complete. Any interested firms must also have a DUNS number in order to start this process. If you don't have a DUNS number you can obtain one at http://fedgov.dnb.com./. It takes two or three business days in order to receive a DUNS number and then two to three business days to receive a CAGE code. Please begin the process as soon as you receive this notice in order to speed up the contracting process. If you have an interest or can provide these services please provide a written response to the questions below. Your responses can be forwarded to Gloria.Daws@dla.mil via e-mail or by FAX to 269-961-4474, Attn: Gloria Daws. Business Size and Status of your Organization: ___Small Business or ___Large Business. Status: ___8a Business, ___Veteran-Owned, ___ Service Disabled Veteran-Owned, ___HUB Zone Small Business, ___Small Disadvantaged Small Business, ___ Woman-Owned Small Business or ___Historically Black College/Minority Institution. (Please - x all that apply.) What type of services does your firm offer to the general public on a commercial basis? Are you aware of any Laws and Regulations that are unique to the services being acquired? If so, what are they? Does your firm possess the necessary licenses and permits to conduct business for these services in Puerto Rico? Are there facilities capable of disposal or recycling tires within Puerto Rico? If so, please provide their name, address, point of contact and a phone number. Has your company ever obtained a Trade Security Control Clearance? All responses are due by 12:00 pm, September 12, 2008.