20Q1114 Tree Removal COMBO.pdf

FA462520Q0015

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Tree Removal prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and Part 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. Solicitation FA462520Q1114 is being issued as a Request for Quote. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-07, Defense Acquisition Circular 20200605 and Air Force Acquisition Circular 2020-0423.

This procurement is solicited as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 561730, Landscaping Services.

The Small Business Size Standard is $8M. Paper copies of the RFQ will not be made available.

The Government will award one 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. This will be a Firm Fixed Price Contract.

The award will be made to the lowest proposal who meets the minimum needs of the Government IAW this solicitation. The Government reserves the right to refrain from awarding to any Offeror that is determined to have offered pricing that is not considered fair and reasonable.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. Technical: Technical approach document meets or exceeds salient characteristics of

SOW.

2. Price: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

The Offeror’s quote submission shall include the following:

1. Company letter identifying the point of contact, phone number, email address, CAGE code, and DUNS (RFQ sheet with all information properly filled out will suffice).

2. Quotation including itemized breakdown and total price (See Attachment 2).

3. Document describing the technical approach and means of completing the work specified in the Performance Work Statement.

4. List of References. At least 2 but no more than 5 references of prior work completed of a similar nature and size.

INFORMATION REGARDING SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS: Electronic submission of proposals is required. All proposals and related documents will be submitted via e-mail or CD/disc to the 509th Contracting Squadron. The e-mail/CD/disc must arrive at the designated time specified in the solicitation to be considered responsive and considered in the evaluation process.

The physical address is:

509 CONS/PKA

Attn: SrA David Bartilson 660 Tenth Street, Ste 222 Whiteman AFB MO 65305-5316

E-mail address: 509cons.sollgca@us.af.mil

Quotes must be received by 07 September 2020, 10:00 AM Central Time in order to be considered for award; late quotes will not be considered for award and processed in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f) “Late submission, modifications, revisions, and withdrawal of offers”. All quotes shall be valid for a period of 180 days.

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure timely receipt of the proposal, regardless of e-mail or physical disc. Offerors are cautioned that Whiteman AFB MO has visitor control procedures requiring individuals not affiliated with the installation to obtain a visitor pass prior to entrance. Some delay should be anticipated when hand carrying proposals. Offerors should allow sufficient time to obtain a visitor pass and deliver the proposal to the required Government location PRIOR to the time specified for receipt.

Additionally, Whiteman AFB network utilizes a firewall that may cause delays in receipt of e-mail/attachments. Late receipt of proposals due to a network firewall or outages will be considered late. Offerors should allow sufficient time for the email traffic to be delivered.

E-mail or CD received in the Government office after the closing time will be considered late and not considered for award and processed in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f) “Late submission, modifications, revisions, and withdrawal of offers.”

Prospective Offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) (www.sam.gov) by the closing date of this solicitation in order to be eligible for award. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which if complete and timely received, will be considered by this agency.

The Service Contract Act, WD 2015-5089, Rev. 13, dated 18 May 2020, is hereby incorporated by reference and will apply to this acquisition. The wage determination can be found at the following internet address: https://beta.sam.gov.

Site Visit Information: A site visit for this solicitation may be scheduled at a later date and can be requested. Attendance will be limited to two (2) persons per Offeror. Only one site visit will be offered/provided. Quotes and site visit coordination shall be sent to 509cons.sollgca@us.af.mil to the attention of SrA David Bartilson. Requests for site visit shall be submitted no later than 28 August 2020 at 10:00 AM. CDT. Offerors are able to provide a proposal without site visit attendance. Provide name, phone number, and company name for attendance. Offerors are cautioned that Whiteman AFB MO has visitor control procedures requiring individuals not affiliated with the installation to obtain a visitor pass prior to entrance.

Contractors shall submit questions pertaining to this solicitation in writing no later than 31 August 2020, 10:00 AM Central Time.

All personnel requesting access to Whiteman AFB must possess a valid Department of Defense issued identification card. Foreign Nationals will not be authorized access to Whiteman AFB MO. Furthermore, individuals presenting identification cards from a state that is non-compliant with the REAL ID Act will require additional documentation to gain mailto:509cons.sollgca@us.af.mil http://www.sam.gov/ unescorted base access. Additional documentation include a valid U.S. or foreign government issued passport, an employment authorization document that contains a photograph, or identification cards issued by federal state or local government agencies that include a photo and biographic information. A full list of REAL ID Act compliant and non-complaint states can be found at https://www.dhs.gov/real-id. Personnel requesting vehicle access to Whiteman Air Force Base must provide a valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, and valid vehicle insurance.

The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date for receipt of proposals. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an Offeror for any costs.

Prepare your quote in accordance with the attached bid schedule (See Attachment 2 – Bid Schedule).

Attachments:

1. Statement of Work (SOW), dated 23 July 2020

2. Bid Schedule

3. SCA Wage Determination 2015-5089, Rev. 13, dated 18 May 2020

4. Clauses

5. Reference List (as least 2 but no more than 5 references)