Attachment-1-INSTRUCTIONS-to-OFFERORS--W912C323Q0003-PortableLatrines-20230621.pdf

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

ADDENDUM TO FAR CLAUSE 52.212-1

A. Instructions, Conditions and Notices.

1. The government will award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) from this solicitation.

2. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) 562991 – Septic Tank & Related Services. The Small Business Size Standard is $9,000,000.00

3. Quotes Submittal and Inquiries. Quotes shall be submitted prior to the closing date and time identified in Block 8 on the SF 1449, to the following emails: eileen.z.riveradomenech.civ@army.mil and carla.m.rosario-rivera.civ@army.mil.

The point of contact responsible for supplying additional information and answering all inquiries is the Contract Specialist, Ms. Eileen Rivera at eileen.z.riveradomenech.civ@army.mil or 787-707-2489. The Contracting Officer is Mrs. Carla Rosario at carla.m.rosario-rivera.civ@army.mil or 787-707-4528.

All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing via email to:

eileen.z.riveradomenech.civ@army.mil and carla.m.rosario-rivera.civ@army.mil.

ANY INFORMATION REGARDING ANY DOCUMENTATION IN THIS SOLICITATION SHALL BE

DIRECTED TO THE FORT BUCHANAN CONTRACTING OFFICER. ANY REMARKS, EXPLANATIONS,

OR ANSWERS PROVIDED BY ANY OTHER GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE SHALL NOT CHANGE

OR QUALIFY ANY OF THE TERMS OR CONDITIONS OF THE SOLICITATION. ANY CHANGES TO THE

SOLICITATION SHALL ONLY BE MADE VIA A WRITTEN AMENDMENT ISSUED BY THE FORT

BUCHANAN CONTRACTING OFFICE.

4.0. Quote Submission Instructions:

Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email and are due no later than the date specified at Block 8 of the 1449 (or as amended) and must conform to the requirements of this Request for Quote (RFQ) and its attachments. RFQ responses shall be submitted prior to the closing date and time identified above electronically through email to eileen.z.riveradomenech.civ@army.mil and carla.m.rosario-rivera.civ@army.mil. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to assure its quote is received by the date and time specified above.

In accordance with FAR 15.208, if your quote is not received to the Government (received through the email) by the exact date and time specified above, it will be determined late and may not be evaluated. Offerors are hereby notified that the Government will not reimburse costs incurred for quote preparation.

If hand carried or mailed quotes should be received at the below address on or before date and time specified on the SF 1449 or as amended. Ensure you add the Request for Quote (RFQ) Number and description as indicated below address.

Mission and Installation Contracting Command 419th Contracting Support Brigade MICC-Fort Buchanan Attn: Eileen Rivera, Contract Specialist or Carla Rosario, Contracting Officer 34 South Gate Road, Suite 1104 Fort Buchanan PR 00934

NOTE: Electronic submissions via facsimile will not be accepted.

5.0 Period for acceptance of quotes. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its quote for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

6.0 ENSURE YOU SIGN AND DATE PAGE 1 OF YOUR QUOTE (Standard Form 1449)

7.0 All CLINs shall incorporate a price. If there is a mathematical error the overall total cost, the unit price prevails. Failure to provide a price quote for all CLIN(s) may render your quote not eligible for award.

The submission of the quote will constitute the offerors acceptance of the terms and conditions, concurrence with the Purchase Description, and contract type (Firm-Fixed Price).

8.0 PLEASE SEE EVALUATION INFORMATION UNDER FAR 52.212-2 AND ITS ADDENDUM.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS, MAY RENDER YOUR QUOTE INELIGIBLE FOR AWARD.

NOTE: ALL CONTRACTORS SHALL ENSURE THEY HAVE AN ACTIVE REGISTRATION IN SAM.GOV

TO INCLUDE COMPLETED CERTIFICATION AND REPRESENTATION. IN ADDITION, THE

CERTIFICATION/REPRESENTATION SHALL ENSURE TO BE COMPLETED FOR FAR 52.204-26. ANY

CONTRACTOR THAT HAS TELECOMMUNCATION SERVICES WITH THE COMPANIES IDENTIFIED

UNDER FAR 52.204-26 MAY BE RENDERED INELIGIBLE FOR AWARD.

9.0 DOING BUSINESS IN PUERTO RICO. Offerors are cautioned to research and get familiarized with requirements of doing business in Puerto Rico (i.e. Sistema Unificado de Rentas Internas (SURI), taxes, etc.

10.0 COVID protocol: The COVID-19 Pandemic has drastically impacted the nation causing many unprecedented challenges on our day-to-day work. The COVID-19 situation has impacted the Army’s worldwide installations and how business is conducted. Contractor shall follow CDC notifications and health guidelines. In case of any changes the POC of the requirement will notify immediately for procedures implementation.

11. Medical Cannabis is prohibited in Federal installations. You will be prosecuted if you are in possession of any illicit drug and violates any federal and local Puerto Rico laws and regulations.