The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Edgefield, South Carolina intends to negotiate on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1 with Tri County Transfer Station, 124 Courthouse Square, Edgefield, SC 29824. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.5 and the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) as RFQ303130001. The Government anticipates awarding this requirement as a Firm Fixed Price contract. This acquisition is unrestricted, with a North American Industry Classification System code of 562212. The requirement at FCI Edgefield is to provide landfill disposal services for institutional waste for FCI Edgefield and the Camp for the period of October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. There is no need for any clearances as services will be provided to FCI Edgefield at the site of the landfill, and not on government property. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION: System for Award Management (SAM) and Payment Information in accordance with FAR 52.204-99, the Government requires contractors be registered in the SAMs database in order to facilitate Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payment for deliveries or performance under the respective task orders. The contractor may register for SAM at http://www.sam.gov/. Refer to FAR clause 52.204-99. The Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number is the primary vendor identifier in SAM. The RFQ incorporates the following provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-36. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, subsection (a), (b), (f), (g), and (j); Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; Clauses 52.214-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, subsection (b) 1, 3, 7, 10, 13-19 and 30 applies; Clause 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration; Clause 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. All clauses and provisions can be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov/far. This contract will be awarded utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Officer by the deadline for receipt of quotes. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement listed. Responses received will be evaluated; however a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the Government will proceed with the sole source acquisition to Tri County Transfer Station. All contractor responses shall be submitted to the address listed no later than October 16, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. All quotes shall be clearly marked with RFQ303130001. All vendors are hereby notified that if your quote is not received by the date/time and location specified in this notice, it will not be considered. This solicitation is distributed solely through the General Service Administration's Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fedbizopps.gov. All future information concerning the acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will be distributed solely through the website. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure you have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. Responses may be faxed to
+1 (555) 000-0000, but please call to confirm your fax was received. Or your responses can be e-mailed to
contact@example.gov by the deadline stated above. Indicate if your firm's CAGE code, Duns and Bradstreet Number, Tax ID Number, and GSA Schedule, should you have one. The requested quotations do not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. All written responses must include a written narrative statement of capability, including detailed technical or commercial information demonstrating their ability to meet the above requirements. The response must sufficient to permit agency analysis to establish a bonafide capability to meet the requirements.
