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MALMSTROM AFB, MT

Ground Squirrel Control

9 June 2020

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item 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) This solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). Submit written quotes (oral quotes will not be accepted) on RFQ reference number FA4626-20-Q-0048.

(iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-06.

(iv) This procurement is being solicited as a total small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561710 with a small business size standard of $12M. The product service code for this procurement is S207.

(v) When submitting your quotation, please structure your Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) to the following format:

CLIN Item Est. Qty Unit Price 0001 Richardson's Ground Squirrel Control-

Main Base Area 8-16 Months

0002 Richardson's Ground Squirrel Control- Housing Area

8-16 Months

(vi) Please refer to the attached statement of work (SOW) for all requirements.

(vii) Ordering Period: 1 August 2020 through 31 July 2021 performance will not exceed beyond 31 July 2022

(viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items (Mar 2020), applies to this acquisition.

FAR 52.212-1 Addenda:

A. Offerors’ quotation shall conform to the required specifications as referenced in paragraph

(vi) above and as attached to this solicitation. Any offeror not conforming to the required specifications shall be deemed incomplete and therefore ineligible for award. The offeror shall submit the following volumes of material. A complete quotation consists of the following volumes:

Volume Title

I Pricing

II

Technical Plan and Certification

i. Fumigation Management Plan

ii. Current Applicator License (Montana)

Please note, requests for such information does not constitute a contract award.

B. All personnel requesting access to Malmstrom Air Force Base must possess a valid State or Government picture identification card. Furthermore, individuals presenting identification cards from a state that is non-compliant with the REAL ID Act will require additional documentation to gain 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/current-status-states-territories. Personnel requesting vehicle access to Malmstrom Air Force Base must provide a valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, and valid vehicle insurance.

C. Prospective offerors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database when submitting an offer or quotation, and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation. SAM must be current at the time of award and have completed the annual representations and certifications section IAW FAR 4.1102. Notice: Effective 11 June 2018, entities registering in SAM (and those renewing expired registrations) will be required to submit a notarized letter appointing their authorized Entity Administrator. Information regarding this requirement can be found at the following link: https://www.fsd.gov/fsd-gov/answer.do?sysparm_kbid=d2e67885db0d5f00b3257d321f96194b&sysparm_search=kb0013 183.

D. The specific Ombudsman information for this acquisition is: if resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, Air Force Installation Contracting Center, Policy & Acquisition Support Directorate (AFICC/KP), 1940 Allbrook Drive, Building 1, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433, Phone: (937) 257-5529, Fax: (937) 656- 0919, e-mail workflow address: ig.afica_kg.workflow@us.af.mil.Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256- 2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431.

E. Notice to Offerors/Suppliers: Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the https://www.dhs.gov/current-status-states-territories https://www.fsd.gov/fsd-gov/answer.do?sysparm_kbid=d2e67885db0d5f00b3257d321f96194b&sysparm_search=kb0013183 https://www.fsd.gov/fsd-gov/answer.do?sysparm_kbid=d2e67885db0d5f00b3257d321f96194b&sysparm_search=kb0013183 https://www.fsd.gov/fsd-gov/answer.do?sysparm_kbid=d2e67885db0d5f00b3257d321f96194b&sysparm_search=kb0013183 government cancels this solicitation, the government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.

Your quotation must remain valid through 30 September 2020. The expiration date of your quotation must be clearly marked.

(ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Items (Oct 2014), applies to this acquisition. Specific evaluation criteria is included in paragraph (a) of this provision:

a. Offerors shall be ranked by price in ascending order from lowest priced to highest.

Quotations shall then be evaluated on price, the acceptability of the Fumigation Management Plan, and the submision of current applicator licenses for the State of Montana. Evaluation of the three lowest priced offerors will occur unless less are received or a determination of unacceptable is received. Award shall be made to the lowest-priced quotation that also meets the required specifications prescribed by the SOW contained in this solicitation.

(x) The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items (Jun 2020) with its Alternate I (Oct 2014), applies to this acquisition. All Contractors are required to have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). Please fill-out and provide a copy of this provision with your quotation.

(xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items (Oct 2018), applies to this acquisition.

(xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (Jun 2020), applies to this acquisition.

Additionally, the following FAR clauses cited in FAR 52.212-5 apply to this acquisition:

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2019) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L.

115-232).

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct

2018) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C.

632(a)(2)).

52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O.11755).

52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2020) (E.O.13126).

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

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O.11246).

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C.793).

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Aug

2011) (E.O. 13513).

52.223-20 Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

52.223-21 Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

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

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive Orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and

41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

EMPLOYEE CLASS MONETARY WAGE FRINGE BENEFITS

Pest Controller - 99410 $20.35 $7.38

52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards – Price

Adjustment (May 2014) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2019) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L.

115-232).

52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

52.222-17 No displacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

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

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Sept 2015) (E.O.11246).

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C.4212).

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C.793).

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C.4212) 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec

010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O

13627).

Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

52.222-51 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

52.222-53 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E.O. 12989).

52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706).

52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

52.225-26 Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct

2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

52.226-6 Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C.2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

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(xiii) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply to this acquisition and are consistent with customary commercial practices:

52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018).

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Jul 2016) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Jul 2016) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013)

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011) 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Sep 2013) 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Nov 2011) 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992) 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (May

2016) 252.209-7004 Subcontracting with Firms that are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a

Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism (May 2019) 252.223-7006 Prohibition on Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic Or Hazardous

Materials—Basic (Sep 2014) 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program (Dec 2017) 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (Dec 2017) 252.225-7048 Export Controlled Items (Jun 2013) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Dec 2018) 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (Dec 2018) 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006) 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991) 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Jun 2013) 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea—Basic (Feb 2019) 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (Oct 2019) 5352.223-9000 Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) (Oct

2019) 5352.223-9001 Health and Safety on Government Installations (Oct 2019) 5352.242-9000 Contractor Access To Air Force Installations (Oct 2019)

52.216-19 Order Limitations (Oct 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than $5,000.00, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor -

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of $200,000.00;

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of $200,000.00; or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within (1) day that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in paragraph (b) (1) or (2) of this section.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216- 21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within (1) day after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

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52.216-21 Requirements (Oct 1995)

(a) This is a requirements contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies or services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract. Except as this contract may otherwise provide, if the Government’s requirements do not result in orders in the quantities described as “estimated” or “maximum” in the Schedule, that fact shall not constitute the basis for an equitable price adjustment.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. Subject to any limitations in the Order Limitations clause or elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall furnish to the Government all supplies or services specified in the Schedule and called for by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(c) Except as this contract otherwise provides, the Government shall order /content/42702-purposeom the Contractor all the supplies or services specified in the Schedule that are required to be purchased by the Government activity or activities specified in the Schedule.

(d) The Government is not required to purchase /content/42702-purposeom the Contractor requirements in excess of any limit on total orders under this contract.

(e) If the Government urgently requires delivery of any quantity of an item before the earliest date that delivery may be specified under this contract, and if the Contractor will not accept an order providing for the accelerated delivery, the Government may acquire the urgently required goods or services /content/42702-purposeom another source.

(f) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor’s and Government’s rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract’s effective period;

provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after 31 July 2022.

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252.216-7006 Ordering. (May 2011)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the contract schedule.

Such orders may be issued from 1 August 2020 through 31 July 2021.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c)(1) If issued electronically, the order is considered issued when a copy has been posted to the Electronic Document Access system, and notice has been sent to the Contractor.

(2) If mailed or transmitted by facsimile, a delivery order or task order is considered issuedwhen the Government deposits the order in the mail or transmits by facsimile. Mailing includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery services.

(3) Orders may be issued orally only if authorized in the schedule.

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(xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable.

(xv) Quotes are required to be received NO LATER THAN 2:00 PM MST, Wednesday, 22 July 2020. Quote must be emailed to Shanna Guillen at email: shanna.guillen.2@us.af.mil or faxed to commercial: 406-731-3748 to the attention of: Shanna Guillen. Please follow-up quote submission with an email/call to ensure receipt.

(xvi) Wage Determination

The Department of Labor Wage Determination Number 15-5391, (Rev. -10) dated 6/30/2020, is incorporated by reference. The full text can be accessed electronically at:

http://www.beta.sam.gov.

Attachments:

1. Statement of Work

2. Installation Perimeter Access

3. Pricing Worksheet