Tree Trimming--Electrical power lines (high voltage)

Combined Synopsis - Solicitation For Commercial Items (IAW FAR 12.603 (c)) (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) This solicitation/synopsis reference number is F1M3E31174A003 and is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53, effective 04 Aug 2011. (iv) This acquisition is 100% set-aside for Small Business. The associated NAICS code is 561730 with a $7.0M size standard. (v) Contractors shall submit a proposal in reference to the attached Statement of Work (SOW). This requirement is for Tree trimming services along high voltage power lines. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which shall be considered. (vi) The period of performance is 30 days. (vii) FOB Destination - The place of performance is Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, Goose Creek, SC 29445. (viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition and is amended as follows: A highly recommended site visit will be conducted at the JB Charleston-Weapons Station, 10:00 A.M. (EST) on 7 Sep 2011. Site visit attendees will meet at the Redbank Club (Parking Lot), 2316 Redbank Rd., Bldg 942, Goose Creek, SC 29445. All prospective offerors are urged to attend this conference and are required to contact Scott Rogge, Contract Specialist, at +1 (555) 000-0000, FAX number +1 (555) 000-0000, e-mail address is contact@example.gov or contact@example.gov at least two (2) days prior to the conference date if they plan to attend. Special arrangements will be required to gain access to JB Charleston, SC. Offerors are cautioned that Joint Base Charleston has visitor control procedures requiring individuals not affiliated with the installation to obtain a visitor pass prior to entrance. SOME DELAY SHOULD BE ANTICIPATED. Offerors should allow sufficient time to obtain a visitor pass (requiring valid driver's license, Social Security Card, vehicle registration, and current proof of insurance). (ix) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and is amended as follows: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, considering price and technical ability to meet the requirement. (x) All offerors shall include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications--Commercial Item or complete electronic annual representations and certifications at http//orca.bpn.gov. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Condition-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and is amended as follows: BUSINESS LICENSE TAX - SOUTH CAROLINA In accordance with Contract Clause entitled, "Federal, State and Local Taxes" dated APR 2003/FAR 52.229-3 incorporated by reference, be advised that the Cities of North Charleston, South Carolina and/or Goose Creek South Carolina imposes a business license tax on all contract work within the cities of North Charleston, South Carolina and/or Goose Creek South Carolina. The cities interpret this to include contractors performing work for the United States government within the limits of North Charleston and/or Goose Creek. Joint Base Charleston - Air Base is included within the City of North Charleston, South Carolina and Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station is included within the city limits of Goose Creek. The cost of the license is proportional to the dollar amount of work being executed. Information for the North Charleston City Tax may be obtained by calling +1 (555) 000-0000 extension 484, or 485, and for the Goose Creek City Tax by calling +1 (555) 000-0000. (xii) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (OCT 2010) (Deviation) are incorporated by reference, however, the following clauses apply; FAR 52.222-21 -Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35- Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37 -Employment Reports On Disabled Veterans And Veterans Of The Vietnam Era; FAR 52.232-33 -Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration; (xiii) The following additional clauses are applicable to this procurement. (full text of clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at this website: http://farsite.hill.af.mil) - FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside - FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 and Wage Determination # 05-2473 (Rev. 13). - FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons - FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases - FAR 52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms - DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (CCR); Contractors not registered in the CCR will be ineligible for award (register at http://www.ccr.gov/ or call +1 (555) 000-0000). - DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests - AFFARS 5352.223-9001, Health and Safety on Government Installations - AFFARS 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations - AFFARS 5352.242-9001, Common Access Cards (CACs) for Contractor Personnel - AFFARS 5352.223-9000, Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODSs) - AFFARS 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (10 AUG 2005) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMBC A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM ombudsmen, Ms. Carolyn Choate, HQ AMC/A7K, 507 Symington Dr., Scott AFB, IL, 62225-5022, +1 (555) 000-0000, fax +1 (555) 000-0000, email: contact@example.gov.. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number +1 (555) 000-0000, facsimile number +1 (555) 000-0000. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. (xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocation System: N/A (xv) Response to this combined synopsis/solicitation must be received via email, fax, mail, or delivery by 9 September 2011, no later than 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Requests should be marked with solicitation number F1M3E31174A003. Please send responses to both email addresses below. (xv) Address questions to Scott D. Rogge, Contract Specialist, at +1 (555) 000-0000, fax +1 (555) 000-0000, email contact@example.gov or Jacqueline Brown, Contracting Officer, Phone +1 (555) 000-0000, email contact@example.gov. All questions must be submitted no later than 10:00am Eastern Standard Time, 8 Sept 2011.