This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6, and supplemental information included in this notice. The reference number for this effort is W912ES-09-T-0047 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect at the time of publication. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations supplement (DFARs) can be accessed on the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ This solicitation is set-aside 100% for HUBzone small business concerns. The associated NAICS code is 238910 and the small business size standard is 14.0 million dollars. This requirement consists of a one line item.(0001 DISPOSAL OF RAILROAD TIES AND WOODY VEGETATION IN DESIGNATED PILES AT WABASHA PIT. DISPOSAL LOCATION MUST BE APPROVED BY THE GOVERNMENT. All work to be performed in strict accordance with the scope of work. The provision at 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The clause 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The factors used to evaluate offers will be technical approach, past performance, and price. Technical and past performance, when combined, are significantly more important when compared to price or cost. The USACE contemplates award of a firm fixed price (FFP) contract. The provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. The contractor shall return a completed copy of this provision with its quotation. A copy of the provisions may be attained from http://www.arnet.gov/far. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Deviation), applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses are applicable to this acquisition. 52.202-1 Definitions, 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures, 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions, 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions, 52.204-1 Approval of Contract, 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper, 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration, 52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting With Contractor Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment, 52.216-1 Type of Contract, 52.216-24 Limitation of Government Liability, 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations, 52.219-3 Notice of Total Subzone Set-Aside, 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting, 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation, 52.222-3 Convict Labor, 52.222-19 Child Labor, 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities, 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, As amended, 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires, 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation, 52.228-4004 Special Liability Insurance for State of Minnesota, 52.232-1 Payments, 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration, 52.233-1 Disputes, 52.233-2 Service of Protest, 52.233-3 Protest After Award, 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim, 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions, 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work, 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities, 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements, 52.237-1 Site Visit, 52.237-3 Continuity of Services, 52.246-4 Inspection of Services-Fixed Price, 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination. The following DFAR clauses are applicable to this acquisition: 252.201-7000 Contracting Officers Representative, 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials, 252.203-7001 Prohibition on Persons Convicted of Fraud or Other Defense-Contract-Related Felonies, 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights, 252.204-7004 Alt A, Required Central Contractor Registration, 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program, 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments, 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications. To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in the CCR. CCR information may be found at http://www.ccr.gov. The clause at 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Quotes are due to the St. Paul District Corps of Engineers, 190 East Fifth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101-1638 3:30 PM, June 18, 2009. Faxed or emailed quotes are acceptable. Contact Carol Olson at
contact@example.gov or by fax,
+1 (555) 000-0000 to be sent complete solicitation W912ES-09-T-0047. In order for an interested party to have a complete quotation package, the package must also contain the following items: Copy of completed FAR clause 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONSCOMMERCIAL ITEMS. A determination by the Government not to award this proposed contract action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
