Biohazardous Waste Combined Synopsis.pdf

U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Complex, Butner Butner, NC 27509

August 16, 2024

(i) This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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.

(ii) The solicitation number is 15B10624Q00000036. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). Please read it in its entirety.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2024-05.

(iv) This solicitation is being issued as total small business set-aside. The NAICS for this requirement is 562211 with a size standard of $47,000,000.

(v) The following Service is required

Disposal of Biohazardous Waste per the Statement of Work

(vi) This solicitation is expected to result in the single award of a firm-fixed price contract.

(vii) SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED F.O.B. DESTINATION BETWEEN THE HOURS OF

8:00AM EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME(EDT) – 3:30PM EDT EXCLUDING FEDERAL

HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS.

FCC Butner 1000 Old NC Highway 75 Butner, NC 27509

(viii) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023) applies to this acquisition. References to offer and offeror are hereby changed to quote and quoter respectively.

(ix) Award will be made to the responsible Quoter whose quote conforms to the requirements and is determined to provide the best value to the Government, considering the evaluation factors outlined below.

(1) Price - The government will evaluate the Quoter’s proposed price to ensure it is fair and reasonable;

(2) Technical Evaluation – The government will evaluate the ability of the item to satisfy our requirements.

(3) Past Performance - Past performance information shall include prior experience and similar performances undertaken by the contractor.

(x) FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2024) must be submitted with quote.

(xi) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023), is applicable to this acquisition.

X (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31U.S.C. 6101 note).

X (9) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L.117-328).

X (12) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Nov 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

X (18)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

X (26)(i) 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Feb 2024) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

X (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O. 11755).

X (32) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2024) (E.O.

13126).

X (33) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

X (34)(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

X (36)(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C.

793).

X (39)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

X (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

X (55) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) (E.O. 13513).

X (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(xiii) The selected Quoter must comply with the additional contract terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference:

Provisions

FAR 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (JAN 2017) FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

Clauses FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (NOV 2021) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (FEB 1998) DOJ-02 – Contractor Privacy Requirements (JAN 2022) DOJ-05 – Security of Department Information and Systems DOJ-05 (OCT 2023)

The full text of the referenced FAR provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov/FAR or by contacting Jeffrey Hayes, Contract Specialist, by email to jx2hayes@bop.gov

(xiv) Not applicable to this solicitation.

(xv) The completed solicitation package must be returned no later than 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on August 31, 2024. The anticipated award date is on or about September 13, 2024.

(xvi) Vendors shall submit quotes in .pdf format to Jeffrey Hayes, Contract Specialist at jx2hayes@bop.gov or Broguen McKeown, Contract Specialist by email to bmckeown@bop.gov.

No fax, hand delivered, or mail-in quotes will be accepted. Quotes MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close.

Please ensure all information requested is included. Information will be posted to the General Services Administration, Contract Opportunities: SAM.gov | Contract Opportunities. All future information about this acquisition, including amendments, and cancellations will also be distributed through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about this solicitation.

***Question Submission: Interested quoters must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer (FCC Butner) to respond. Questions must be submitted by email only, jx2hayes@bop.gov or bmckeown@bop.gov. No phone calls please.

mailto:jx2hayes@bop.gov mailto:bmckeown@bop.gov

ATTACHMENT A

Statement of Work (SOW) Infectious Medical Waste Removal Services

Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Butner

The Federal Bureau of Prisons intends to establish a contract for the provision of Bio-Medical Waste Removal. The waste shall be removed from the Federal Correctional Complex Butner located at Old NC Hwy 75, Butner, North Carolina 27509. The government reserves the right to award without discussion.

Therefore, initial quote should contain the quoter’s best terms from a cost or price standpoint. The contractor must supply the services in accordance with this Request for Quotation (RFQ).

FCC Butner is seeking a contractor to properly remove and perform thermal destruction of biomedical and pharmaceutical (chemo) waste material. The contractor shall perform thermal destruction of the waste in environmentally approved incineration facilities or destruction as required law. The services shall be performed in accordance with all Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Local, and State Laws and Regulation.

SCHEDULE

The schedule of work will be estimated at one (1) “pull” each week. One pull is defined as the act of removing the waste at the institution and replacing the full containers with empty containers. Pulls will be performed during the work week, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding federal holidays. Pickups scheduled for federal holidays will be rescheduled. Pick up site is out of the secure confines of the institution. The performance times will be mutually agreed upon between the contractor and the Health Services Administrator (HAS). Additional pulls may be required on an as needed basis with a 24-hour advance notice given by the Government “FCC Environment and Safety Department”. The estimated amount of containers/weight to be picked up per week is about 25 to 35 containers, estimated approximately 45 to 55 lbs. each. Totals equaling approximately 1,820 containers per year, at approximately 100,100 lbs. per year.

SUPPLIES

The contractor shall furnish all supplies for the safe disposal of infectious waste, to include, but not limited to receptacles, plastic bags, puncture resistant and leak proof sharp containers. The contractor furnished supplies will include any supplies/materials needed to perform the services under the agreement.

SCOPE OF SERVICES AND METHOD OF PEROFRMANCE

The services will be provided in the method considered to be the community standard and adherent to all federal, state, and local laws. The contractor shall be responsible for the collection, removal, and disposal of the infectious waste, as well as providing the Government with certified disposal documentation.

Disposal charge does not include weight of the reusable tubs or lids. The contractor shall video destruction of medical waste for reviewing upon request per the regulations of EPA and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The service is a contractual arrangement and not a personnel appointment. Payment is based on an end product or the accomplishment of a specific result. The service does not constitute an employer/employee relationship. The contractor will not be subjected to Government supervision, except for security related matters. However, services will be verified by the Health Services Administrator or designee.

INMATE MANAGEMENT

The provision of services under this contract will normally not require contact with inmates. If inmate contact does occur, the contractor will not be responsible for the administrative management of inmates, other than to ensure those inmates involved in activities within the contractor’s scope of work shall abide by all rules in effect to ensure their safety and wellbeing.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

The contractor shall be licensed with the state and other regulatory agencies, as required. The contractor shall also submit copies of all required licensing documents, permits, and proof of insurability with quotations. The contractor will assume full responsibility for the compliance with all applicable federal, state, city, and county laws, rules, and regulations governing removal of infectious waste materials.