COMBO Underground Storage Tank Clean.pdf

The 375th Contracting Squadron (PKB1) at Scott AFB, IL is contemplating an award to clean fuel in underground storage tank (UST), remove entrained contaminates, thoroughly clean the tank, and internally inspect using ultra-sonic thickness testing (UTT). Scope of Work defined in attached Statement of Work (SOW) and paragraph (vi) of this solicitation, Description of Requirements.

This is a commercial purchase using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and Part 13 procedures. The following information, as required per FAR 12.603(c)(2) applies:

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) Solicitation number is FA440722Q0006 issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06, effective date 05/26/2022, and the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) Publication Notice 20220623.

(iv) This acquisition is being solicited unrestricted via beta.SAM.gov under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors, and Product Service Code (PSC), Z1AZ, Maintenance of Other Administrative Facilities and Service Buildings.

(v) Contract Line Item Number CLIN:

Item # Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Price

Clean fuel in underground storage tank (UST) to remove entrained contaminates, the tank thoroughly cleaned, and internally inspected using ultra-sonic thickness testing (UTT) technology. See SOW dated 6 July 2022 for description of acquisition.

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(vi) Description of Requirements:

The fuel in the tank must be cleaned to remove entrained contaminates, the tank thoroughly cleaned, and internally inspected using ultra-sonic thickness testing (UTT) technology. The contractor shall provide all tools, supplies, equipment, labor, and management to meet the requirements of the objective in a manner that will ensure its serviceability and operability.

The Contractor shall be licensed with the State of Illinois Fire Marshal to conduct Internal Tank Inspections, to include International Code Council Certificate for UST inspection, and must obtain all required permits.

See attached Statement of Work (SOW) dated 6 July 2022 for complete details of the acquisition.

(vii) The performance of this acquisition will take place at Scott AFB, IL with an agreed performance period or performance date with FOB point destination.

(viii) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) is hereby incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text. In addition to the following addendum, all terms and conditions of FAR 52.212-1 remain in effect.

Provision 52.212-1 is tailored for this acquisition and is hereby added via addendum:

This is a competitive simplified acquisition selection conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13. Contracts awarded under FAR 13 are not subject to FAR

15.3 procedures. Accordingly, award of a contract from this solicitation, should an award be made, shall follow the procedures outlined in FAR 13, as supplemented.

The offer submitted in response to this solicitation must be in compliance with the requirements as stated in the solicitation and attachments, and the Statement of Work (SOW). All claimed capabilities to meet the requirements shall be realistic and are subject to verification by the Government. Non-conformance with these instructions may result in rejection of the offer, an unfavorable offer evaluation, or being deemed ineligible for award. The Government will select the best offer which conforms to the solicitation requirements (to include all stated terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and all other information required by the submission instructions), and is judged, based on the evaluation factors, to represent the best value to the Government. The Government seeks to award to the Offeror who is best suited to fulfill the requirement. This may result in an award to technically acceptable, higher priced Offeror, where the decision is consistent with the evaluation factors, and the Government reasonably determines that the technical evaluation of the higher priced Offeror outweighs the price difference.

The offer shall be clear, concise, and shall include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. The offer should not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements but, rather, shall provide convincing rationale to address how the Offeror intends to meet these requirements. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their facilities or experience and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the Offeror's offer.

Offerors shall clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and shall provide complete supporting rationale. The Government reserves the right to determine any such exceptions are unacceptable. Any exception determined unacceptable by the Government may result in the Offeror’s offer being determined unacceptable and ineligible for award.

If an Offeror believes the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the Offeror shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer (CO), Ms.

Marcia Wuebbels at email marcia.wuebbels@us.af.mil, in writing with supporting rationale as well as the remedies the Offeror is asking the CO to consider as related to the omission or error.

To assure timely and equitable evaluation of the offer, the Offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. The offer must also be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation.

Failure to provide the items listed below as Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 may render your offer incomplete. Incomplete offers will not be evaluated. Complete offers will evaluated in accordance with paragraph (ix) of this solicitation, Basis for Contract Award.

Specific Instructions: The offer shall consist of three (3) separate parts:

Part 1 - Cover Letter – The Cover Letter shall include the Offeror’s points of contact, with e-mail address and phone number, who are authorized to contractually obligate the company, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, small business status/categories (if applicable), a statement the company understands the requirements specified and will meet the performance standards and requirements therein, and a statement the company does or does not take exception to any of the requirements of this solicitation. Also include in the cover letter the expiration date of the offer, proposed payment terms (i.e., Net 30; 1% 10 days Net 30), and performance period or date of performance. If not in the cover letter, this requested information can also be provided on the offer itself.

Part 2 - Technical – (Evaluation Factor 1) – Provide with the offer the necessary license(s) and/or documentation(s) for Government verification the respective Offeror and/or the Offeror’s subcontractor is licensed with the State of Illinois Fire Marshall to conduct Internal Tank Inspections, to include International Code Council Certificate for underground storage tank (UST) inspection, and must obtain all required permits.

Part 3 – Price – (Evaluation Factor 2) - Complete paragraph (v) of this solicitation. Price will be evaluated for (i) Total Evaluated Price (TEP), (ii) completeness, and (iii) reasonableness.

Offerors whose price is determined to be unreasonable or incomplete will not be considered for mailto:marcia.wuebbels@us.af.mil award. The burden of proof for credibility of proposed prices rests with the offeror.

At the time of this solicitation, WD 2015-5075, Revision No. 22, dated 07/12/2022 was in effect.

In the event of an updated revision to the applied WD, the updated revision will be incorporated into the award.

A site visit will be held for all interested parties on Wednesday, 27 July 2022 at Scott AFB, IL at 9:00 a.m. Central Standard Time (CST). Offerors shall contact Ms. Marcia Wuebbels at 618- 256-9308 or e-mail marcia.wuebbels@us.af.mil by 12:00 p.m. CST on Tuesday, 26 July 2022 to confirm attendance and allow the Government sufficient time to assure your Base Pass is processed. The site visit begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. CST. Please allow sufficient time to obtain the pass from the Visitor Control Center for access to the Installation. All interested parties will meet in the Conference Room located at 375 CONS, Bldg. 50.

All questions in regards to the solicitation must be directed to the contract specialist Ms. Marcia Wuebbels, marcia.wuebbels@us.af.mil. Deadline for questions is 12:00 p.m. CST Friday, 29 July 2022. Any questions after this time may result a “no response” to the question(s) as the Government must publish any questions and responses electronically, which could possibly result in the solicitation requiring an extension or multiple extensions. Offers must be e-mailed to above addresses. If issues are encountered with e-mail, please contact Ms. Wuebbels at 618-256- 9308.

Interested parties with questions by phone may be asked to submit questions in writing to the e-mail address listed above if e-mail is available to the interested party.

REAL ID ACT Version 41

Passed by Congress in 2005, the REAL ID Act enacted the 9/11 Commission's recommendation that the Federal Government "set standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as driver's licenses." Due to circumstances resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and the national emergency declaration, the Department of Homeland Security, is extending the REAL ID enforcement deadline until October 1, 2021.

The following states/territories are under review, allowing Federal agencies to accept driver's licenses and identification cards from at Federal facilities and nuclear power plants until further notice:

Under Review A. Samoa N. Marianas

The following states/territories are compliant with the REAL ID Act.

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Alabama Arizona Arkansas Colorado Connecticut Delaware DC Florida Georgia Hawaii Indiana Iowa Kansas Louisiana Maryland Michigan Mississippi Nebraska Nevada New Mexico New York N. Carolina Ohio S. Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming S. Carolina Idaho N. Dakota Puerto Rico Washington N. Hampshire Massachusetts Guam Virginia Minnesota Illinois Virgin Islands California Rhode Island Alaska Montana Missouri Pennsylvania Kentucky Maine New Jersey Oregon Oklahoma

Below are acceptable forms of identification for identity proofing for access to Scott AFB if you do not have an Enhanced Driver’s License:

- Driver's licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by DMV (or equivalent)

- U.S. passport

- U.S. passport card

- DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)

- U.S. DoD ID, including IDs issued to dependents

- Permanent resident card

- Border crossing card

- State-issued Enhanced Driver’s License

- Federally recognized, tribal-issued photo ID

- HSPD-12 PIV card

- Foreign government-issued passport

- Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and - Northern Affairs Canada card

- Transportation worker identification credential

- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

- Employment Authorization Card (I-766)

- U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential

- Veterans Health Administration (VA) ID

Please contact Pass and Registration at 256-3020/2008 if you have any questions or need additional information.

(ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021), applies to this acquisition.

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Factor I: Technical (Acceptable and Unacceptable) Factor II: Price

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

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Provision 52.212-2 is tailored for this acquisition and is hereby added via addendum:

BASIS FOR CONTRACT AWARD

Award will be made in accordance with the procedures specified in the solicitation, to the Offeror whose offer results in the best value to the Government. A contract may be awarded to the Offeror who is deemed responsible in accordance with FAR 9.1, as supplemented, whose offer conforms to the solicitation requirements (to include all stated terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and all other information required by the solicitation instructions) and is judged, based on the evaluation factors, to represent the best value to the Government.

First, the Government will evaluate the Offeror’s technical based on the below information.

Factor I: Technical

Under this factor, the Government will evaluate the Offeror’s Technical based on the following:

Factor I: Technical

The Government will review the Offeror’s technical based on Offeror providing the necessary license(s) and/or documentation(s) for Government verification the respective Offeror and/or the Offeror’s subcontractor is licensed with the State of Illinois Fire Marshall to conduct Internal Tank Inspections, to include International Code Council Certificate for underground storage tank (UST) inspection, and must obtain all required permits and will assign either an acceptable or unacceptable rating to the technical evaluation. The technical definition ratings are as follows:

Adjectival Rating Description

Acceptable Offer meets the requirements of the solicitation

Unacceptable Offer does not meet the requirements of the solicitation

Factor II: Price

Under this factor, the Government will evaluate the Offeror’s Price based on the following:

1. Offers will be evaluated for (i) Total Evaluated Price (TEP), (ii) completeness, and (iii) reasonableness. Offerors whose price is determined to be incomplete or unreasonable will not be considered for award.

2. The TEP will be calculated as the sum of the Offeror’s proposed price for contract line item numbers 0001. The TEP will be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness to arrive at the TEP. Offerors whose price is determined to be incomplete or unreasonable will not be considered for award.

2.1 Completeness. The offer will be reviewed to determine if all price elements have been addressed. The review will determine the adequacy of the Offeror’s offer in addressing and fulfilling the requirements.

2.2 Reasonableness. For a price to be reasonable, it must represent a price to the Government that a prudent person would pay in the conduct of competitive business. The Government will determine prices fair and reasonable through the use of one or more of the price analysis techniques at FAR 13.106-3(a).

Once the Government determines the Offeror that is best-suited to meet stated requirements, the Government reserves the right to communicate with only that Offeror to address any issues, if necessary, and finalize a contract with that Offeror. If the parties cannot successfully resolve outstanding issues, as determined pertinent at the sole discretion of the Government, the Government may communicate with the next best-suited Offeror, based on the original analysis and address any necessary issues with that Offeror. If the Government begins communications with the next best-suited Offeror, no further communications with the previous Offeror will be entertained until after contract award. This process will continue until an agreement is successfully reached and award of a contract from this solicitation, should an award be made.

(x) Offerors must include with their offer a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2022), unless this information has been submitted electronically as part of its annual representations and certificates at https://www.sam.gov.

As prescribed in 52.212-3, an Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically in the System for

Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021), applies to this acquisition.

(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2022), applies to this acquisition.

The following additional Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses cited in 52.212-5(b) are applicable to the acquisition:

FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards

(Jun 2020) FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractor's

Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Nov 2021) FAR 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Sep 2021) FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O. 11755) FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2022)

(E.O. 13126) FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015) FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246) FAR 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (E.O. 13627) FAR 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

(Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513) FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management

(Oct 2018)

The following additional Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses cited in 52.212-5(c) are applicable to the acquisition:

FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) FAR 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026

(Jan 2022) FAR 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022)

(xiii) The following FAR, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) clauses/provisions are determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and are incorporated by reference.

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FAR 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements – Representation (Jan 2017) – Provision FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2018) - Provision FAR 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011) – Clause FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) – Clause FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020) - Provision FAR 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) - Clause FAR 52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) –

Clause FAR 52.204-22, Alternative Line Item Proposal (Jan 2017) – Provision FAR 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance

Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) – Provision FAR 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation

(Oct 2020) - Provision FAR 52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May 2011) – Clause FAR 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) – Clause FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

(Nov 2021) – Clause FAR 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation

(Apr 1984) - Clause FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) – Provision FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) - Clause FAR 52.252-5, Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020) – Provision FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020) - Clause FAR 52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991) – Clause DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials

(Sep 2011) – Clause DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Sep 2013) -

Clause DFARS 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials (Nov 2011) – Provision DFARS 252.204-7003, Control Of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992) – Clause DFARS 252.204-7004, Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors (Feb 2019) - Clause DFARS 252.204-7006, Billing Instructions (Oct 2005) - Clause DFARS 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (Oct 2016) – Provision DFARS 252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information (Oct 2016) – Clause DFARS 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident

Reporting (Dec 2019) – Clause DFARS 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

(May 2016) – Clause DFARS 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services- Representation (Dec 2019) - Provision DFARS 252.204-7017, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (May 2021) – Provision

DFARS 252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services (Jan 2021) - Clause

DFARS 252.209-7998, Representation Regarding Conviction of a Felony Criminal Violation under any Federal or State Law (March 9, 2012) – Provision

DFARS 252.209-7999, Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (January 23, 2012) - Provision

DFARS 252.213-7000, Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk System in Past Performance Evaluations (Sep 2019) – Provision

DFARS 252.215-7013, Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors (Jan 2018) - Provision DFARS 252.223-7006, Prohibition on Storage, Treatment, And Disposal Of Toxic Or Hazardous

Materials—Basic (Sep 2014) - Clause DFARS 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (Jun 2013) – Clause DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American-Balance of Payment Program Certificate (Nov 2014) –

Provision DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program-Basic (Jun 2022) –

Clause DFARS 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors (Dec 2017) – Clause DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (Apr 2022) - Clause DFARS 252.225-7048, Export Controlled Items (June 2013) – Clause DFARS 252.225-7974 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime (Feb 2020) - Provision DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

(Dec 2018) - Clause DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (Dec 2018) - Clause DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006) – Clause DFARS 252.232-7011, Payments in Support of Emergencies and Contingency Operations

(May 2013) – Clause DFARS 252.232-7017, Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors-Prohibition On Fees and Consideration (Apr 2020) - Clause DFARS 252.237-7010, Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel

(Jun 2013) – Clause DFARS 252.243-7001, Pricing Of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991) - Clause DFARS 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Jan 2021) – Clause DFARS 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea-Basic (Feb 2019) – Clause AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman (Oct 2019) - Clause AFFARS 5352.223-9000, Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) (Oct 2019) - Clause AFFARS 5352.223-9001, Health and Safety on Government Installations (Oct 2019) – Clause AFFARS 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations (Oct 2019) – Clause

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(xv) Offers are due no later than 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST) on Thursday, 04 August 2022 via e-mail to the contracting officer, Ms. Marcia Wuebbels, marcia.wuebbels@us.af.mil. If issues are encountered with e-mail, please contact Ms. Wuebbels at 618-256-9308.

(xvi) The point of contact for this acquisition is Ms. Marcia Wuebbels via phone 618-256-9308 or e-mail marcia.wuebbels@us.af.mil. In the event this individual is not available, please contact Mr. Darryl Weaver via phone 618-256-3139 or e-mail darryl.weaver@us.af.mil.

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(vii) The performance of this acquisition will take place at Scott AFB, IL with an agreed performance period or performance date with FOB point destination.