Uniform and Shop Rag Cleaning Service

Combined Synopsis / Solicitation- Uniform and Shop Rag Cleaning Service General Information Document Type: Combined Synopsis / Solicitation Solicitation Number: FA4803-09-Q-A111 Posted Date: Original Response Date: Current Response Date: Classification Code: Set Aside: Small Business NAICS Code: 812332 Industrial Launderers This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) - Parts 12 and 13, 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. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-32 (effective 31 Mar 09). The solicitation number for this procurement is FA4803-09-Q-A111 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). For informational purposes the North American Industry Classification System Code is 812332 - Industrial Launderers. This acquisition is 100% Small Business set-aside. This is a firm fixed price procurement, and award selection will be made based on a combination of price and past performance. Description: The contractor shall furnish all management, labor, tools, equipment, transportation, delivery, and materials necessary to provide fire retardant uniforms and shop rags service. Contractor shall provide a weekly cleaning service that includes picking up dirty uniforms and soiled shop rags on Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), South Carolina. Uniforms shall be cleaned in a manner required to maintain appropriate serviceability. Contract period of performance is 01 October 2009 through 30 September 2010 with 4 option years. The following contract line items are applicable to this solicitation IAW the Performance Work Statement (PWS): CLIN 0001 - Provide Uniforms (Electrical Shop, Bldg. 302), Quantity 12 Months CLIN 0002 - Provide 12 x 12 Rags (Electrical Shop, Bldg. 302), Quantity 12 Months CLIN 0003 - Provide Uniforms (HVAC Shops, Bldg. 251), Quantity 12 Months CLIN 0004 - Repair / Replace Uniforms, Quantity 12 Months CLIN 0005 - Belts (One time purchase), Quantity 10 Each Offerors shall include a price for all CLINS. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.232-18, entitled "Availability of Funds," funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. Solicitation Provisions: The following FAR provisions also apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items. The RFQ number (FA4803-09-Q-A111) should be submitted and shall contain the following information: (a) RFQ number, (b) time specified for receipt of offers, (3) offeror's contact information (name, address, telephone number), (4) any discount terms, and (5) acknowledgement of all solicitation amendments (if applicable). Offerors may elect to submit non-price proposal that supplements their respective price proposal. Non-price factors prospective offerors may address and include any information that the offeror believes will positively distinguish their firm as a superior performer (relative to any particular competing Quotation) such as quality, past performance, and experience. Non-prices submissions are limited to eight (8) pages, and may address possible evaluation factors listed below in 52.212-2 - Evaluation Commercial Items. Offerors shall include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions and provisions included in the solicitation. Period of Acceptance: The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers. Late offers: Request for Quotations or modification of quotes received at the address specified for the receipt of offers after the exact time specified for receipt of offers will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f). Evaluation / Award: Provision at 52.212-2 - Evaluation, Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. (a) Award (offer) will be made in accordance with simplified acquisition procedures established in FAR 13.106-2, to the responsive entity whose evaluated offer or quote represents the best value, price and other factors considered. Factors evaluated may include: quality; past performance; et al. Award (offer) may be made to other than the lowest priced offeror. (b) The government intends to make award (offer) to the responsive firm without discussions; prospective offerors are advised to submit their firm's best offer prior to proposal (quote) closing date; however, this does not preclude the government from conducting discussions if it is in the best interest of the government to do so. Clauses: FAR, DFARS, and AFFARS clauses are hereby incorporated: Go to the attached hyperlink, (http://farsite.hill.af.mil), to download the FAR Clause 52.212-3. If your company is in ORCA, you do not have to complete the forms as necessary and submit them along with your pricing information, FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Additional FAR clauses cited in the clause applicable to this acquisition are: (b) 5,15,16,17,18,19,20, and 33, FAR 52.217-8, Option To Extend Services; (The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 10 days prior to expiration of contract), FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (E.O. 11755), FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), FAR 52.222-25, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C 793), FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.232-33 Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payments, FAR 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. 1241), DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, DFARS 252.225-7036 Buy American Act - Free Trade Agreements - Balance of Payments Program (Mar 2007) (Alternate I) (Oct 2006) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d and 19 U.S.C. 3301 note), 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman follows: Ms. Lorraine Cotton, 129 Andrews Street, Langley AFB VA 23665-2769, Phone : (757) 764-5371 FAX (757) 764-4400, email: lori.cotton@langley.af.mil. FAR 52.219-28 - Post Award Small Business Program Representation, The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business concern under NAICS 611710 assigned to contract number __________________ [Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer's name and title]. The following Department of Labor Wage Determination will be implemented: South Carolina Wage Determination No.: 2005-2475, revision 8, dated May 26, 2009 (http://www.wdol.gov/wdol/scafiles/std/05-2475.txt) Facsimile and electronic mail quotes will be accepted. Quote shall also contain all other documentation specified herein. Offerors shall include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions and provisions included in the solicitation.NOTE: ALL OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE CENTRAL CONTRACT REGISTRATION (CCR) BEFORE BEING CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. Information concerning CCR requirements may be viewed via the internet at http://www.ccr.dlsc.dla.mil or by calling the CCR Registration Center at 1-888-227-2423. Registration in Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) is mandatory for submitting invoices. Points of Contact: All offers are due no later than 24 July 2009 at 4:00 p.m. EST. Quotations may be submitted via fax to 803-895-5339 or by email to david.swisher@shaw.af.mil, or mailed to the attention Mr. David Swisher at 20 CONS/LGCAA, 321 Cullen St. Bldg 216, Shaw AFB, SC 29152. Primary point of contact is Mr. David Swisher, 20th Contracting Squadron, 321 Cullen Street, Shaw AFB SC, 29152. Phone: 803-895-5344. Fax: 803-895-5339. Email: david.swisher@shaw.af.mil. Alternate point of contact is Mr. Dale Yarbrough, 803-895-5352, dale.yarbrough@shaw.af.mil. If a site visit is required for quoting purposes, the one and only site visit will be conducted on 16 July 2009 @ 0900 EST. Please contact either David Swisher at 803-895-5344 or Dale Yarbrough at 803-895-5352 to coordinate site visit. For security purposes, contractors must provide the following information NLT 4:00 p.m. EST Monday 13 July 2009 on each individual attending any scheduled site visits: Name (full) SSN DOB Driver's License #