Snow Removal Dover AFB

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Priced Agreement/Contract. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-45 effective 01 October 2010 and Defense Acquisition Circular 20100802. Reference number BPASNOWREMOVAL2FY11 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This requirement is a 100% small business set-aside and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561790, size standard of $7.0. IAW FAR 252.204-7004, all firms or individuals responding must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). To register, please visit http://www.ccr.gov. Offerors shall electronically complete FAR 52.212-3, Offer or Representations and Certification -- Commercial Items at Website http://www.bpn.gov/orca. Oral quotes will not be accepted. This posting is to inform potential providers that Dover Air Force Base, Delaware has a requirement for the following: 1.) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for snow removal services. Dover Air Force Base is requesting for quotes for snow removal services, to include hourly charges for various equipment/manpower per hour listed in the attached scope of work with an estimated effective date of 15 November 2010. This will be a non-personal service to furnish all personnel, labor, equipment, tools, materials, transportation and all other items and services necessary to provide snow and ice removal services at Dover AFB in accordance with the attached scope of work In addition to the terms and conditions in Attachment 1, the following also applies: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-5 (Dev), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items FAR 52.219-6, Convict Labor FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FAR 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action For Workers With Disabilities FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim DFARS 252.204.7004, Required CCR Registration DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (submit certification with quote) DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Execute Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions or Commercial Items DFARS 252.225-7036, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program DFARS 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman. THE RESPONSE DATE FOR THIS SOLICITATION IS 29 NOVEMBER 2010 @ 12:00 P.M. EST. All quotes must be formatted according to the line item breakout listed on the statement of work. Late responses will not be considered. In order to be considered for an award, an offeror must have completed the online electronic Representations and Certifications located at http://orca.bpn.gov/ in accordance with FAR 4.1201(a). This is a best-value procurement. Award will be made to the offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation is determined to be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award without discussion. Offeror shall submit all information with offer as required in 52.212-1. Offerors may obtain copies of the reference provisions and clauses at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Quotations must be received by October 29 2010, 12:00 pm (Eastern Daylight Savings Time). Quotations shall be submitted to: 436th Contracting Squadron/LGCB, Attn: SSgt. Jonathan Roddy, via fax to 302-677-4969 or e-mail: jonathan.roddy@us.af.mil Wide Area Workflow is the Dept. of the Air Force's mandatory method of electronic invoicing. More information can be found at https://wawf.eb.mil / http://www.wawftraining.com. Attachment 1 TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. NEGOTIATION AUTHORITY: The issuance of individual calls under this blanket purchase agreement will be made under the authority of 10 USC 2304 (g). 2. DESCRIPTION OF AGREEMENT: This agreement is offered for the purchase of the services IAW the Performance Work Statement (PWS) dated 21 October 2010, covered by the APPROVED PRICE LIST, when and if called for by the Contracting Officer or his designated representative, during the delivery period specified. The Contractor shall provide the service(s) as specified by the Contracting Officer or designated representative during the period specified. (a) This Agreement, including Paragraphs a and b hereof, may be modified or may be canceled in its entirety by either party upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party, except that this Agreement may be canceled by the US Government at any time if the parties fail to agree upon any deletion, amendment or addition to this Agreement which is required by statute, Executive order, the FAR and/or this Supplement. No deletion, modification, addition to, or cancellation of, this Agreement shall affect any contracts therefore entered into between the parties in which this Agreement or portion thereof has been incorporated by reference. (b) This Agreement shall be reviewed, as a minimum, annually before the anniversary of its effective date, and revised to conform with all requirements of statues, Executive orders, or the FAR and this Supplement. This revision shall be evidenced by an agreement modifying this BPA or by the issuance of a superseding BPA. 3. EXTENT OF OBLIGATION: The US Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized calls actually placed against the BPA and shall not be liable in any manner in the event no calls are made. 4. PRICING: The Contractor hereby warrants that the prices to the US Government shall be as low as or lower than those charged to the Contractor's most favored customer, in addition to any discounts for prompt payment. The Contractor will furnish the Contracting Officer a price for the requirement listed on Attachment 2, Performance Work Statement. Price list must include all items to be covered under the BPA. Beginning and expiration dates of the price list must be included. If at any time during the period of performance there is a price change, or a new item added, a new price list must be submitted and will be effective at least 30 days from the date of the change. No price changes may be made unless approved by the Contracting Officer. Calls will be made for only the items that appear on the APPROVED PRICE LIST. Negotiation or solicitation for prices and additional requirements will be conducted by the Contracting Officer only. 5. PURCHASE (CALL) LIMITATION: No individual purchase (call) placed against this agreement shall exceed $25,000. 6. NOTICE OF INDIVIDUALS AUTHORIZED TO PLACE CALLS: A list of individuals authorized to place calls under this agreement, identified by office and phone number, will be furnished the Contractor by the Contracting Officer by separate letter. Calls received by the Contractor from personnel not so listed will not be honored. 7. DELIVERY TICKETS: All shipments or deliveries under this agreement will be accompanied by one Delivery Ticket or Sales Slip which shall contain the following minimum information: (1) Name of Supplier (2) Blanket Purchase Agreement Number and Call Number. (3) Date of Purchase (Call). (4) Itemized list of Supplies or Services Furnished. (5) Quantity, Unit Price and Extension of each item less applicable discounts. (6) Date of Delivery or Shipment (7) Name of Individual Placing Call. 8. INVOICES: An invoice shall be submitted after completion of each Call/Order to the RCC. Payments will be Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). 9. CALLS: Calls (purchases) will be made orally, written or by informal correspondence. Contractor personnel receiving such calls verbally should assure themselves that sufficient information is obtained to prepare the delivery ticket as required by the BPA. 10. DELIVERIES: Delivery of services will be in accordance with the PWS dated 21 October 2010. 11. RESPONSIBILITY: Only the designated representative(s) is/are authorized to sign for the services under this agreement. 12. AUTOMATIC CANCELLATION PROVISIONS: When the Contracting Officer or designated representative has requested a service(s) and it is found that services are no longer required, a 24 hour notice will relieve the US Government from incurring any costs and the reservation is automatically canceled, without penalty. 13. Withdrawal of Agreement: a. Withdrawal of this BPA may be effected by either party, giving the other party written notice of intent to withdraw, thirty (30) calendar days prior to the effective date of withdrawal. b. The above will not relieve either party from performance or acceptance of those calls which were issued and accepted prior to the effective date of withdrawal, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties herein. 14. DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: The person(s) designated on the list furnished by the Contracting Officer is/are the representative(s) of the Contracting officer for the purpose of technical supervision, inspection and acceptance under this Blanket Purchase Agreement. 15. INSPECTION: An inspection of any and all services received under this agreement will be conducted as necessary prior to acceptance.