Combined Synopsis Solicitation - W911WN21Q392.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Septic Tank Pumping Services for

Point Marion Lock and Dam, Monongahela River, Dilliner, Pennsylvania

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation 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.

The solicitation number is W911WN21Q3921. It is issued as a Request For Quote (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-02.

The NAICS Code for this acquisition 562991 – Septic Tank and Related Services. The Small Business Size Standard for this NAICS Code is $8 Million. In accordance with FAR 52.219-6, this requirement is 100% Set-Aside for Small Business concerns. Any resultant contract shall be Firm- Fixed Price, and one award is anticipated.

Offerors must have a current and active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of quote submission in order to be awarded a contract. Quotes from offerors not registered in SAM will not be considered. The SAM registration process may be accessed at the following link:

https://www.sam.gov. Registration is FREE to all vendors. PLEASE ensure your annual SAM registration is current. If it has expired, or will expire soon, PLEASE START THE RENEWAL PROCESS TODAY if you intend to submit a quote.

This requirement is for a vendor to pump out the septic holding tank, then, remove and dispose of all effluent and debris in an acceptable manner at a licensed disposal facility in accordance with all state and federal rules, regulations, laws, and specifications of this contract.

The work shall include the furnishing of all materials, equipment, and supplies and the performance of all labor and all incidentals necessary to pump and clean the septic holding tank at the Point Marion Lock and Dam project.

This requirement has an awardable base and four (4) awardable option years.

Item Description of Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total Price 0001 Septic Tank Pumping 1 JB $ $ 1001 Septic Tank Pumping

Option Year 1

1 JB $ $

2001 Septic Tank Pumping Option Year 2

1 JB $ $

3001 Septic Tank Pumping Option Year 3

1 JB $ $

4001 Septic Tank Pumping Option Year 4

1 JB $ $

Total Price Items 0001 through 4001

Statement of Work/Specifications are separately attached.

https://www.sam.gov/

Payment Terms and Discounts: (Government terms are Net 30, unless you offer better)

Period of Performance: Base – 1 March 2021 through 28 February 2022 Option Year 1 – 1 March 2022 through 28 February 2023 Option Year 2 – 1 March 2023 through 29 February 2024 Option Year 3 – 1 March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Option Year 4 – 1 March 2025 through 28 February 2026

Delivery Location:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Point Marion Lock and Dam 304 Power Plant Road Dilliner, PA 15327-9603

Telephone No.: 724-725-1283 Attn: Mike Clark

FOB Point: Destination

Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable quote.

PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES

FAR Provision 52.212-1 (DEV), Instructions to Offerors-Commercial (DEVIATION 2018- O0018), applies to this acquisition.

PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Addendum to 52.212-1 (DEV) The following clauses are hereby included as an addendum to FAR 52.212-1(DEV), Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, 52.204-7 System for Award Management 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options 52.237-1 Site Visit 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls 252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or

Services – Representation 252.213-7000 Notice to Prospective Suppliers on use of Supplier Performance Risk System in Past

Performance Evaluations 252.225-7973 Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems—

Representation. (DEVIATION 2020-O0015) 252.225-7974 Representation Regarding Business Operations with Maduro Regime (DEVIATION

2020-O0005)

PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

The full text of FAR clauses and provisions can be found at https://www.acquisition.gov/. The full text of DFARS clauses and provisions can be found at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html .

(End of Provision)

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of https://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html

"(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. (AUG 2020), Alternate I (OCT 2014)

Due to the large size of this provision, it is not listed below. Offerors are expected to complete provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items Alternate I as part of the SAM registration process. If you have completed your annual representations and certifications electronically, but need to amend or update any of them for this acquisition; you must print the provision, complete it manually, and submit with your offer.

(End of provision)

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (AUG 2020)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it “does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument” in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization

Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.

Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal

Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for

Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services.”

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It [ ] will, [ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the

Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds “will” in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—

It [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds “does” in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded “will” in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded “does” in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (DEC 2019)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered defense telecommunications equipment or services” has the meaning provided in the clause 252.204-7018 , Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov/) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered defense telecommunications equipment or services”.

(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that it [ ] does, [ ] does not provide covered defense https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/252.204-7018-prohibition-acquisition-covered-defense-telecommunications-equipment-or-services.#DFARS-252.204-7018 https://www.sam.gov/ telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Addendum to 52.212-4 The following clauses are hereby included as an addendum to FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-To-Know Information 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractor 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment and Vegetation 52.247-5 Familiarization With Conditions 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials 252.203-7002 Requirements to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product 252.204-7004 DoD Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors 252.204-7006 Billing Instructions 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting 252.204-7015 Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services 252.215-7013 Supplies and Services provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors 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 Act and Balance of Payments Program 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items 252.225-7972 Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems

(Deviation 2020-O0015) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments 252.232-7017 Accelerating Payments To Small Business Subcontractors—Prohibition On Fees And

Consideration 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items and Commercial Components (DoD Contracts) 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea

CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 5 days prior to expiration of the contract.

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 prior to expiration of the contract; 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 5 years and 6 months.

(End of clause)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es):

The full text of FAR clauses and provisions can be found at https://www.acquisition.gov/. The full text of DFARS clauses and provisions can be found at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html .

(End of clause)

FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable as follows:

https://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance

Services or Equipment (Aug 2020) 52.219-6

(DEV)

Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Deviation 2020-O0008)

52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation 52.222-3 Convict Labor 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity 52.222-50 Combatting Trafficking In Persons 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities

(a)Equal opportunity clause. The Contractor shall abide by the requirements of the equal opportunity clause at 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), as of March 24, 2014. This clause prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by the Contractor to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

(b)Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the terms of this clause in every subcontract or purchase order in excess of the threshold specified in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 22.1408(a) on the date of subcontract award, unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The Contractor shall act as specified by the Director, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs of the U.S. Department of Labor, to enforce the terms, including action for noncompliance. Such necessary changes in language may be made as shall be appropriate to identify properly the parties and their undertakings.

(End of clause)

If you have any questions regarding this solicitation, please contact Connie Ferguson at 412-395-7551 or submit an email to Connie.L.Ferguson@usace.army.mil.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-22#FAR_22_1408 mailto:Connie.L.Ferguson@usace.army.mil.

REQUEST FOR QUOTE COVER SHEET

US Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District

W911WN21Q3921

Septic Tank Pumping Services for Point Marion Lock and Dam, Monongahela River, Dilliner, Pennsylvania

Quotes are due by Friday, 12 February 2021, at 11:00 AM EST. Quotes will be accepted via email Connie.L.Ferguson@usace.army.mil and Cc: LRP.Contracting@usace.army.mil .

Offerors must reference solicitation number, W911WN21Q3921, in the subject line of the email.

In order for your quote to be considered, you MUST return the complete representation in provision 52.204-24.

If you have completed your annual representations and certifications electronically, but need to amend or update any of them for this acquisition; you must print the provision, complete it manually, and submit with your offer. Offerors are expected to complete provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items Alternate I as part of the SAM registration process.

Please complete the following information for your company or provide the below information on your company letterhead on your quote submission:

Company Name (Same as in SAM):

Address (Same as in SAM):

Unique Entity Identifier (formally known as DUNS):

CAGE:

Point of Contact:

POC Phone Number:

POC Email:

Our company (does or does not) fit the Small Business Size Standard for the Supplies.

Company Representative Authorized to Submit Quote:

Signature: Date:

Required Documents to Submit:

1. Request for Quotation cover page (signed) or equivalent

2. Completed Table on Page 1 with pricing and Page 2 Payment Terms

3. Completed (filled in) Provisions, as applicable mailto:Connie.L.Ferguson@usace.army.mil mailto:LRP.Contracting@usace.army.mil