Combined SS Narcotics Destruction Tucson.pdf

(1) 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 the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(2) The solicitation number is 38103 and is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-02. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 562211 with a small business size standard of 38.5M.

(3) This procurement shall be full and open competition. All qualified, responsible sources may submit an offer that shall be considered by the agency. Offerors are advised that they are responsible for obtaining amendments. FOB destination shall be Tucson, AZ.

(4) U. S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) anticipates awarding a five (5) year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with an interested vendor resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer is determined the lowest priced technically acceptable. Technically acceptable can include but is not limited to price, past performance, and technical capability. Continuation of the agreement each year beyond the first year shall be dependent on availability of funds.

Period of performance as follows:

12-month base period - August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024 Option Period 1 - August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025 Option Period 2 - August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026 Option Period 3 - August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027 Option Period 4 - August 1, 2027 through July 31, 2028

Contractor shall be in the business called for in the solicitation to be considered for award.

(5) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Indianapolis, IN. intends to award a contract for the Transportation and Destruction of Narcotics. Destruction will take place on an as needed bases for its CBP Tucson, AZ. location as indicated in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). All requirements can be found in the attached SOW. The contractor shall be responsible for providing all labor, equipment, personnel, licenses, permits, supplies and supervision.

Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and Quality Control (QC).

It is required that all contractors submitting a quote review the attached SOW. All contractors submitting a quote shall be required to meet the requirements found in the SOW. Proper liability insurance is required.

Vendors shall submit along with pricing their technical capability to meet the requirements of the SOW as well as all certifications.

All quotations shall include:

A. Unique Entity Identifier # (UEI) B. Contact Name C. Contact Email Address D. Contact Phone Number E. Complete Business Mailing Address

Awardee must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Award cannot be made to a vendor without being registered in SAM.

(6) The DHS, Customs and Border Protection require the following pricing based on the requirements found in the STATEMENT OF WORK:

Contractor shall submit pricing based on the contractors common pricing format or schedule. For example, if contractors invoice shows hourly labor rates, then contractor shall provide those rates. Contractor shall also provide in their quote disposal fees, any and all equipment and material cost. Transportation and waste fees shall also be provided.

If cost is based on weight or types of narcotics such as hard narcotics, soft narcotics or chemicals such as those listed in the SOW, contractor shall provide pricing.

Above is just an example of priced items. Contractors shall provide a pricing list based on their format to include all cost associated with the transportation and destruction of narcotics.

(7) Quotes must be emailed to David Banks at david.m.banks@dhs.gov.

All questions shall be submitted by 3:00PM, 6/07/23. Questions will not be accepted beyond this date.

(8) CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Notwithstanding the Contractor's responsibility for total management during the performance of this contract, the administration of the contract will require maximum coordination between the Government and the Contractor.

Communications pertaining to the contract administration will be addressed to the Contracting Officer. No changes to the statement of work are authorized without a written modification to the contract executed by the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor is advised that only the Contracting Officer can change or modify the contract terms or take any other action, which obligates the Government. No changes to http://www.sam.gov/ mailto:david.m.banks@dhs.gov the statement of work, contract terms, or conditions are authorized without a written modification to the contract executed by the Contracting Officer.

(9) The Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination (WD) WD 2015-5473 Rev #19 applies to this procurement (See Attached).

SCA applies unless an exemption under FAR Part 22.1003 applies.

WD can also be accessed via the website below:

http://www.wdol.gov/sca.aspx

(10) The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition:

(a) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items.

(b) FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offerors must complete the Representations and Certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM) when registering at www.sam.gov.

(c) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items.

(d) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, and the following clauses in paragraph (b), (c);

52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52,223-18, 52.225-13, 52.232- 33, 52.239-1, 52.222-41, & 52.222-43.

(e) The following additional FAR & HSAR Clauses apply to this procurement: 52.204-7 System for Award Management; 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel; 52.204-23 - Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities; 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment; 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation; 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; 52.232-18 Availability Of Funds; 52.232-19 Availability Of Funds For The Next Fiscal Year; 52.233-1 Disputes;

52.233-4 Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim; 52.249-1 Termination For Convenience Of The Government; 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference;

3052.204-71 Contractor Employee Access & 3052.242-72 Contracting Officer Representative; 3052.209-70 Prohibition on Contracts with Corporate Expatriates;

3052.212-70 Contract Terms & Conditions Applicable to DHS Acquisition of Commercial Items - 3052.205-70 & 3052.247-72.

Other Applicable Clauses as follows:

Contracting Officer's Authority (Mar 2003); Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (Aug http://www.wdol.gov/sca.aspx http://www.sam.gov/

2022); Government Consent of Publication/Endorsement (Mar 2003); Information Security Requirements; Special Security Requirement - Contractor pre-screening (Aug 2022)

(11) Full Text of referenced FAR & HSAR Clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/opo_hsar_jun_2006.pdf http://www.acquisition.gov/far http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/opo_hsar_jun_2006.pdf