1 - Combined Synops Solicitation.pdf

This notice is being posted as an avenue to provide Request for Quotes, W912PM21Q0010. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.202(a)(13), exceptions to publicizing contract actions, there will not be a pre-solicitation notice posted for this required action.

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; QUOTES ARE BEING

REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This will be a 100% set-aside for Small Business procurement. The solicitation number is W912PM21Q0010, and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The NAICS code is 721211 with a small business size standard of $8,000,000.00. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-04.

Description of Requirement: Description of Requirement: *Specific list with Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) along with performance periods are within the “Contractor Quote Sheet” within the attached documents.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District requests quotes for Gate Attendant Services, for the 2021 Peak Park Season at John H. Kerr Lake in Boydton, VA to include an option period for the 2022 Peak Park Season. Only one award will be made from this solicitation. The resulting purchase order issued from this request will be for one (1) base period plus 1 option period.

The following documents have been provided:

A.) Instructions for Offerors (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) B.) Contractor Information Sheet C.) Contractor Quote Sheet D.) General Specifications for Park Attendants E.) Specific Lake SOWs and Calendars F) All other Supporting Files to include:

- Quality Assurance Indicators for Evaluation

- Gate Attendant Evaluation Sheet

- Bond Information

- Background Check

- FAR 52.212-3

- Explanation of Irrevocable Letter of Credit

- Small Business Invoice

This Request for Quote incorporates the following provisions: The full text clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.acquisition.gov/far or http://farsite.hill.af.mil.

52.202-1, Definitions 52.204-7, System for Award Management 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications.

52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror 52.204-22, Alternative Line Item Proposal 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment http://www.acquisition.gov/far http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation.

52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (complete and return with quote unless already completed at www.sam.gov) 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items 52.217-5, Evaluation Of Options 52.219-1, Alt 1, Small Business Program Representations 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-22. Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services - Requirements 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products under Service and Construction Contracts 52.223-3, Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data 52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information 52.223-6, Drug-Free Workplace 52.223-17, Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.228-14, Irrevocable Letter of Credit 52.232-1, Payments.

52.232-8, Discounts for Prompt Payment.

52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-- System for Award Management 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors 52.233-1, Disputes 52.233-3, Protest after Award 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim 52.237-1, Site Visit 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment and Vegetation 52.243-1, Alt 1, Changes-Fixed-Price 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Items.

52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference 252.201-7000, Contracting Officer’s Representative 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product 252.204-7004 Alt A, System for Award Management, Alternate A

252.204-7006, Billing Instructions 252.204-7008. Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls 252.204-7012, Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information 252.204-7015, Disclosure Information to Litigation Support Contractors 252.223-7001, Hazard Warning Labels 252.223-7006, Prohibition on Storage and Disposal of Toxic and Hazardous Materials 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments, 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items 252.246-7003, Notification of Potential Safety Issues 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea

52.217-9, Option to Extend The Term Of The Contract

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days of contract expiration; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 2 years.

Evaluation Factors:

Awards will be made to the lowest priced, responsible, responsive bidder, with a responsibility determination made in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 9.1, specifically 9.104- 3(b), Satisfactory Performance Record. Issuance of purchase orders will be made in the order which is most advantageous to the Government. Only one offer will be made by the Government for each of the park location.

In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(k), each prospective awardee shall be registered and be active in the SAM database prior to award. If the Offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer (NLT due date/time of solicitation), the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the Internet at https://www.beta.sam.gov or by calling 866-606-8220.

Any questions regarding this solicitation MUST be submitted in writing (fax or email) to the point of contact below.

QUOTES ARE DUE NOT LATER THAN 12:00 PM, EST, 5 February 2021.

YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUOTES ELECTRONICALLY via email at alicia.g.evans@usace.army.mil and karri.l.mares@usace.army.mil or you may FAX at 910-251-4544.

It is your responsibility to follow up and ensure quotes have been received by the Contract Specialist prior to the due date and time for quotes.

The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.

This announcement and written request for Quote constitutes the only Request for Quote that will be made for this requirement.

INSTRUCTIONS

Please read the instructions and all solicitation documents very carefully before submitting your bids.

All Quote Submission Packages must include the following items:

• A resume for all persons working contract

• Contractor Information Sheet

• Contractor Quote Sheet

- A quote must be given for each position you are interested in; fill in the unit and the total price

- You must quote on the entire base period (all days within the CLIN(s) to be considered

- Please quote only on the parks you are willing to accept. If you are offered a position, but refuse to accept it, you will not be considered for another position within the Wilmington District this year.

• Past Performance Documentation:

- Minimum of 2, maximum of 5 references: Name address, any documentation that supports details of offeror’s past performance in similar work industry (prior work references, past performance appraisals, letters of recommendation or accommodation, audits, exit interview, certificates of accomplishment, etc) specific to skills in areas such as customer service, gatehouse operation, management, financials, computer experience, etc.

• Completed copy of FAR Clause 52.212-3

- If you have completed the annual representations and certification electronically at http://beta.sam.gov, complete paragraph (b) of 52.212-3

- If you have not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, complete paragraphs (b) through (i) of 52.212-3

- Please be sure to include your Tax ID (or SSN if individual) under paragraph (b)(3)

– this information is required prior to awarding a contract

• Statement that contractor is registered in beta.sam.gov.

http://beta.sam.gov/