Combine Solicitation – Infrared Inspection Service of Electrical Manholes

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Notice Type: Combine Solicitation

Posted Date: 09-JUN-14

Office Address: Department of the Air Force; Air Force Materiel Command; AFLCMC - Hanscom; 9 Eglin Street Hanscom AFB MA 01731

Subject: Infrared Inspection Service of Electrical Manholes

Classification Code: H - Quality control, testing & inspection services

Solicitation Number: F2B3AQ4134A008

Contact: Richard D. Caruso, Contract Specialist, Phone 7812250177, Fax 7812252212, Email [email protected]

Setaside: Total Small BusinessTotal Small Business

Place of Performance (address): Hanscom AFBBedford, MA

Place of Performance (zipcode): 01731

Place of Performance Country: US

Description: Department of the Air Force

Air Force Materiel Command

AFLCMC - Hanscom

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Electrical Manhole Infrared Inspection

Contract Specialist: Richard Caruso

PCO: Lt. Robert Menzel

1. This is a combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) "http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/FAR12.DOC#s126" target="_self"Subpart 12.6, 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.

2. Solicitation Number: F2B3AQ4134A008

3. This Synopsis/Solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ)

4. Provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-69

5. A notice regarding any set-aside: Total Small Business Set Aside

6. NAICS Code: 541990

7. Small Business Size Standard: $14.0M

8. Statement regarding the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program, if applicable: N/A

9. Contract Line Item Number(s) (CLINs) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable):

! CONTRACT LINE ITEM NO. (CLIN) ! SUPPLIES/SERVICE ! QTY ! UNIT !

! 1 ! Provide all supervision, personnel, equipment, transportation, material, and other items and services necessary to to provide thermo graphic survey (infrared scan) of identified electrical manholes throughout Hanscom AFB for the period 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015 in accordance with the PWS. ! ! !

! 2 ! Pump/Cleaning of electrical manholes ! 116 ! EA !

! 3 ! Infrared of electrical manholes ! 116 ! EA !

! 4 ! Report ! 1 ! EA !

! BASE YEAR ! ! ! !

!

! CONTRACT LINE ITEM NO. (CLIN) ! SUPPLIES/SERVICE ! QTY ! UNIT !

! 1001 ! Provide all supervision, personnel, equipment, transportation, material, and other items and services necessary to to provide thermo graphic survey (infrared scan) of identified electrical manholes throughout Hanscom AFB for the period 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016 in accordance with the PWS. ! ! !

! 1002 ! Pump/Cleaning of electrical manholes ! 23 ! EA !

! 1003 ! Infrared of electrical manholes ! 23 ! EA !

! 1004 ! Report ! 1 ! EA !

! OPTION YEAR 1 ! ! ! !

!

! CONTRACT LINE ITEM NO. (CLIN) ! SUPPLIES/SERVICE ! QTY ! UNIT !

! 2001 ! Provide all supervision, personnel, equipment, transportation, material, and other items and services necessary to to provide thermo graphic survey (infrared scan) of identified electrical manholes throughout Hanscom AFB for the period 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 in accordance with the PWS. ! ! !

! 2002 ! Pump/Cleaning of electrical manholes ! 25 ! EA !

! 2003 ! Infrared of electrical manholes ! 25 ! EA !

! 2004 ! Report ! 1 ! EA !

! OPTION YEAR 2 ! ! ! !

!

10. Description of requirements for the items to be acquired:

The contractor shall provide a thermo graphic survey (infra-red scan) of identified electrical manholes. Please see attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) for further details.

11. Date(s) of Delivery: Period of Performance is Base Year plus two (2) Option Years. Start date TBD, (early July 2014).

12. Place of Delivery and Acceptance: Hanscom Air Force Base, MA

13. <location>FOB Point: DESTINATION

14. The provision at FAR "http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1362_186137" target="_blank"52.212-1, Instruction to offerors, and "http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1030_145362" target="_blank"52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, is being used in this acquisition. The evaluation procedures to be used: In accordance with the FAR 52.212-2 offerors are notified that award will be made on the basis of price and technical acceptability. Quotes conforming to the solicitation will be rated either technically acceptable, or technically unacceptable. Award shall be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror.

Addendum to 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors

If you wish to be considered for contract award, please submit the following quotes in response to this combined synopsis/solicitation.

* I. Price Quote - Please utilize the attached bid schedule to submit your price quote. Ensure the total dollar value of your price quote is clearly indicated. Additionally, please include a quote number on your price quote.

* II. Technical Quote - Please include the documentation requested in the "Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999)" section of the combined synopsis/solicitation.

Addendum to 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999)

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, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Technical Factor: The offeror must demonstrate understanding of the Government's requirements. Quotes will be evaluated as acceptable or unacceptable according to the following definitions:

Acceptable: The quote meets the specific requirements necessary

for acceptable contract performance

Unacceptable: The quote fails to meet a specified requirement

necessary for acceptable contract performance.

To receive a technically acceptable rating, all required documentation must be evaluated as technically acceptable. The following documentation is required to receive a technically acceptable rating:

Confined Space Entry Certification IAW AFI 91-203, the U.S. Air Force Mishap Prevention Program, and AFFARS Clause 5352.223-9001, Health and Safety on Government Installations

Full compliance IAW OSHA 91-956

Price: Quotes that are evaluated as technically acceptable will be evaluated for price. The evaluation will be in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. Award will be made on the basis of the Lowest evaluated Price of Technically acceptable quotes in accordance with FAR 15.101-2 to the contractor who is determined to be responsible in accordance with FAR 9.103.

15. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR "http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1045_147386" target="_blank"52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically at http://sam.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the SAM website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (o) of this provision.

16. The Following Provisions Are Incorporated By Reference:

FAR 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Proposed Debarment and Other Responsibility Matters (Apr 2010)

The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. There are no addenda to the provision.

52.212-3 Alt I Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (Apr 2011)

17. The Following Provisions Are Incorporated By Full Text:

52.237-1 -- Site Visit (Apr 1984)

Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

There will be a site visit for this acquisition at 1 P.M. on 17 June, 2014. Potential contractors wishing to attend this site visit will need to express their interest and the names of all individuals from the company who will be in attendance to Rich Caruso via e-mail at mailto:[email protected] or via phone at 781-225-0177 by 3 P.M. on 13 June, 2014.

Note:

Potential contractors will not be permitted to enter into any manholes due to confined space permits/requirements; locations and pictures on file can be shown; however, that will be the extent of the site visit.

(End of Provision)

52.252-1 -- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil

(End of Provision)

19. The Following Clauses Are Incorporated By Reference:

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Jun 2010)

FAR 52.237-2 - Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984)

DFARS 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (APR 2003)

DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006)

20. The Following Clauses Are Incorporated By Full Text:

FAR 52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Apr 2010)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

____ Alternate I (AUG 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

(2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the contracting officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

__ _ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

___ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)).

___ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Mar 2009) (Section 1553 of Pub L. 111-5) (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009).

___ (4) 52.204-11, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act-Reporting Requirements (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 111-5).

___ (5) 52.219-3, Notice of Total HUBZone Set-Aside (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ _ (6) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Jul 2005) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer)(15 U.S.C. 657a).

___ (7) [Reserved]

_X__ (8) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-6.

___ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-6.

___ (9) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

___ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

_ X__ (10) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

___ (11) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Apr 2008) (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(4).)

___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

___ (iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

__ _ (12) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

___ (13) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

___ (14) (i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (Oct 2008) (10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer).

___ (ii) Alternate I (June 2003) of 52.219-23.

___ (15) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program-Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (Apr 2008) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).

___ (16) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program-Incentive Subcontracting (Oct 2000) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).

___ (17) 52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 657 f).

___ (18) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__X_ (19) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

___ (20) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Aug 2009) (E.O. 13126).

__X_ (21) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999).

_X__ (22) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).

__ _ (23) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

_X__ (24) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793).

__ _ (25) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

___ (26) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2009). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

___ (27) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

___ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

___ (28) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

___ (29) (i) 52.223-16, IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products (Dec 2007) (E.O. 13423).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Dec 2007) of 52.223-16.

___ (30) 52.225-1, Buy American Act'upplies (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d).

___ (31) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act -Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act (Jun 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-301, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, and 110-138).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3.

___ (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3.

___ (32) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Aug 2009) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_X__ (33) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

___ (34) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (35) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (36) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

___ (37) 52.232.30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

_X__ (38) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct. 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (39) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (40) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (Feb 2010) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (41) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

___ (42) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

_X __ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

_ X__ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records -- Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)

(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)).

(ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $550,000 ($1,000,000 for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(iii) [Reserved]

(iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).

(v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(vii) [Reserved]

(viii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, (Nov 2007), (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.)

(ix) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

___ Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

(x) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.)

(xi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.)

(xii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2009).

(xiii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xiv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of Clause)

FAR 52.222-42 -- Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires

In compliance with the Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332.

This Statement is for Information Only. It is not a Wage Determination.

! Employee Class ! Monetary Wage -- Fringe Benefits !

! 23470 - Laborer ! $15.05 !

! 30081 - Engineering Technician ! 17.29 !

! 30090 - Environmental Technician ! $28.49 !

!

The hazardous pay differential of 8% stipulated on the attached wage determinations does apply to this requirement.

(End of Clause)

FAR 52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/farsite.html

(End of Clause)

5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (10 AUG 2005)

(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from vendors, potential vendors, 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 quotes, 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 OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM ombudsman:

Mr. Lawrence Coe, AFLCMC/XZC

Bldg 1618, 11 Eglin Street

Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-2100

Telephone #: 781-225-1740

E-mail: mailto:[email protected]

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 (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067.

(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.

(End of clause)

AFFARS 5352.223-9001 Health and Safety on Government Installations (JUN 1997)

(a) In performing work under this contract on a Government installation, the contractor shall:

(1) Comply with the specific health and safety requirements established by this contract;

(2) Comply with the health and safety rules of the Government installation that concern related activities not directly addressed in this contract;

(3) Take all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent accidents and preserve the health and safety of contractor and Government personnel performing or in any way coming in contact with the performance of this contract; and

(4) Take such additional immediate precautions as the contracting officer may reasonably require for health and safety purposes.

(b) The contracting officer may, by written order, direct Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) Standards and/or health/safety standards as may be required in the performance of this contract and any adjustments resulting from such direction will be in accordance with the Changes clause of this contract.

(c) Any violation of these health and safety rules and requirements, unless promptly corrected as directed by the contracting officer, shall be grounds for termination of this contract in accordance with the Default clause of this contract.

(End of clause)

5352.242-9000 Contractor Access to Air Force Installations

CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS (AUGUST 2007)

(a) The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation.

(b) The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base. The letter will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The contracting officer will endorse the request and forward it to the issuing base pass and registration office or security police for processing. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contractor individual(s) should provide a valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, and a valid vehicle insurance certificate to obtain a vehicle pass.

(c) During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site.

(d) When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with [insert any additional requirements to comply with "http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/shared/media/epubs/AFI31-101.pdf" target="_blank"AFI 31-101, Volume 1 , The Air Force Installation Security Program, and "http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/shared/media/epubs/AFI31-501.pdf" target="_blank"AFI 31-501 , Personnel Security Program Management,] citing the appropriate paragraphs as applicable.

(e) Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office.

(f) Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment.

(End of clause)

IAW DFARS 252.232-7003(b)(1) all invoices shall be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) located at https://wawf.eb.mil/. (Procedures and POC's specific to this contract will be added to this clause in the contract).

20. Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating, is not applicable.

21. Offers for this RFQ are due at 3 P.M.23 June, 2014 and shall be emailed to mailto:[email protected]. All questions are due at 3 P.M.18 June, 2014.

22. The name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation: Rich Caruso @ 781-225-0177.

23. Attachments:

a. Performance Work Statement (PWS)

b. Bid Schedule

c. Wage Determination

24. Additional Information: Be advised that all interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database in order to receive an award. If you are not registered you may request an application through the SAM website at http://www.sam.gov.

Link/URL: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/ESC/F2B3AQ4134A008/listing.html

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