Tree Trimming

This is a Request for Information (RFI) Draft Solicitation for planning purposes. Funding is not currently available. However, once funding is received we will use this information for ordering purposes. Please state how long prices are valid as a separate Request for Quotation (RFQ) will not be issued. The Government is seeking price, delivery, other market information, and capabilities for planning purposes. This is a draft combined synopsis and 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 request for information. The solicitation number for this procurement is FA4830-14-Q-0050 and is issued as a Request for Information (RFI). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-75, Defense Acquisition Circular (DAC) 91-13 (Correction) and Air Force Acquisition Circular (AFAC) 2014-0421. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 561730. The small business size standard is $7.5 million. This acquisition will be set aside 100% for small businesses in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.502-2. Local clauses can be viewed at Attachment 2: Moody Instructions. Description: Non-personal services to provide all personnel, transportation and services necessary to trim trees at Moody AFB in accordance with Attachment 1: Statement of Work (SOW). Quotations must be submitted on Attachment 3: Pricing Schedule. FOB Point: Destination (Moody AFB, GA) Provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors- Commercial items applies to this acquisition. Request for Information (RFI) should be submitted and shall contain the following information: RFI Number; Time Specified for Receipt of Quotations; Name, Address, Telephone Number of Offeror; Name and Email address of authorized representative to discuss offer; Any discount terms and acknowledgement of all solicitation amendments (if applicable). Offerors shall insert unit prices in the attached pricing schedule and round to the nearest cent and sign below indicating prices to be used. By signing, the offeror agrees with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Quotations shall also contain all other documentation specified herein. Period of Acceptance of Quotation: The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its quotation firm for 60 calendar days, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation. Late Quotations: Request for quotations or modification of quotations received at the address specified for the receipt of quotations after the exact time specified for receipt of quotations will not be considered. All offerors must be System for Award Management (SAM) registered and online representation and certification application (ORCA) must be activated. Information concerning SAM requirements may be viewed via the internet at https://www.sam.gov or by calling +1 (555) 000-0000, or +1 (555) 000-0000 for international calls. Offerors that fail to furnish the required representation information via submission or SAM registration, or reject the terms and conditions of the RFI, may be excluded from consideration. The below listed Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) clauses apply to this solicitation and pursuant contract. All clauses may be viewed in full text via the internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. The following clauses are incorporated by reference. FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management Jul-13 FAR 52.204-9 Personal Identify Verification of Contractor Personnel Jan-11 FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-tier Subcontract Awards Jul-13 FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment Aug-13 FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations May-12 FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items May-14 FAR 52.212-5 (Dev) Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Deviation) Jan-14 FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside Nov-11 FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns Jan-11 FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting Nov-11 FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation Apr-12 FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor Jun-03 FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies Mar-12 FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities Feb-99 FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity for Veterans Mar-07 FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities Oct-10 FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 Nov-07 FAR 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information May-11 FAR 52.223-5 Alt I Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information- Alternate I May-11 FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving Aug-11 FAR 52.223-19 Compliance with Environmental Management Systems May-11 FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases Jun-08 FAR 52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation Jan-97 FAR 52.232-1 Payments Apr-84 FAR 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment Feb-02 FAR 52.232-11 Extras Apr-84 FAR 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims May-14 FAR 52.232-23 Alt I Assignment of Claims - Alternate I Apr-84 FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management Jul-13 FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award Aug-96 FAR 52.242-13 Bankruptcy Jul-95 FAR 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms Jan-91 DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials Sep-11 DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights Sep-13 DFARS 252.204-7006 Billing Instructions Oct-05 DFARS 252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By The Government of a Terrorist Country Mar-14 DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports Jun-12 DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments Dec-06 DFARS 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications Dec-91 DFARS 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment Dec-12 DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea - Basic Apr-14 DFARS 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea Mar-00 AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman Apr-14 AFFARS 5352.223-9001 Health and Safety on Government Installations Nov-12 The following clauses will be incorporated by reference in the pursuant contract with additional information for fill-ins as follows: FAR 52.222-99 Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors (DEVIATION) Jun-14 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference - web address http://farsite.hill.af.mil Feb-98 FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses - fill in "Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2)" Apr-84 ? The below listed provisions apply to the RFI only and must be printed and returned with the offeror's quote. FAR 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters Jul-13 FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items May-14 FAR 52.212-3 Alt I Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - Alternate I May-14 DFARS 252.204-7007 Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications Mar-14 The below listed provisions apply to the solicitation only for informational purposes and may require the Offeror to submit documentation as applicable. FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract - fill in "Firm Fixed Price" Apr-84 FAR 52.225-25 Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran - Representation and Certifications Dec-12 FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest - fill in "23 CONS/LGCB, 4380B Alabama, B932, Moody AFB, GA 31699" Sep-06 FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference - web address http://farsite.hill.af.mil Feb-98 DFARS 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials Nov-11 DFARS 252.209-7001 Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country Jan-09 DFARS 252.209-7002 Disclosure Of Ownership or Control By A Foreign Government Jun-10 Response Time: Quotations will be accepted at the 23d Contracting Squadron located at 4380B Alabama Rd, Bldg. 932, Moody AFB, GA 31699 no later than 10:00 A.M. E.S.T. on Wednesday, 30 July 2014. All quotations shall be marked with the RFI number and title. Email quotations, sent to both points of contact, will be accepted and are encouraged; however, no facsimile quotations will be accepted. No official site visit will be conducted. Department of Labor Wage Determination 05-2131, Revision 14, dated 19 June 2013 will be utilized (Attachment 4). Evaluation: IAW FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, the Government will award a contract to the offeror whose quotation is judged to represent the best value to the Government based on price. Primary Point of Contact: Victor Houston, Email: contact@example.gov, Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000. Alternate Point of Contact: TSgt Seth Shan, Email: contact@example.gov, Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1 - Statement of Work (SOW) Attachment 2 - Moody Instructions Attachment 3 - Pricing Schedule Attachment 4 - DOL Wage Determination 05-2131 Rev 14