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THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF RFP ISSUANCE. THIS EFFORT IS CONSIDERED COMMERCIAL IN NATURE AND ANY RESULTANT CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED IAW FAR PART 12.

RESPONSE DUE DATE IS MARCH 31, 2007 AS NOTED ON THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, NOT AS LISTED MAY 31, 2007 ON THE FBO SYNOPSIS PAGE.

1. The 45th Contracting Squadron, Patrick AFB, FL in the process of identifying interested sources and structuring the acquisition strategy for a potential requirement to provide refuse collection and disposal services for Patrick AFB, Cape Canaveral AFS (CCAFS), Malabar AFS, and Kennedy Space Center to include detachment locations, all within the “Space Coast” area of the state of Florida. Current contract services expire on 30 Sep 2008. The potential requirement could result in a long term contract, one (1) base year with four (4) options; magnitude estimated at less than $5 million. Multiple awards are not anticipated.

2. The Government is seeking information and comments from industry on various topics, which will be used to refine the requirement and acquisition strategy to include the following:

a. The Government is contemplating a firm-fixed price type of contract for refuse disposal and pick-up services.

b. Market research shows that this service is common within the national marketplace and commercial in nature. We plan to solicit for a contract established under common commercial practices, terms and conditions.

c. Of particular interest to the Government is how contractors plan to accomplish/typically accomplish refuse pick-up and disposal services as well as how contractors determine pick-up frequencies to fulfill requirements similar to what is desired at the required locations.

3. The following current line item structure and monthly estimated quantities are provided for comments/information:

a. CCAFS:

1. Collect and Dispose of Refuse from _199____Industrial Base Containers

2. Collect/Dispose Refuse from __7____ Roll Off Containers

3. Tipping Fees for Base (direct reimbursement to be paid to the contractor upon receipt of paid tipping fee receipt).

4. Provide Unscheduled Collection for Special Events.

b. Patrick AFB:

1. Collect and Dispose of Refuse from _7_Industrial Base Containers

2. Collect and Dispose of Refuse from _524_ Military Family Housing Units

3. Collect/Dispose Refuse from __30__ Roll Off Containers

4. Tipping Fees for Military Family Housing (direct reimbursement to be paid to the contractor upon receipt of paid tipping fee receipt).

5. Tipping Fees for Base (direct reimbursement to be paid to the contractor upon receipt of paid tipping fee receipt).

6. Provide Unscheduled Collection for Special Events.

c. KSC/Malabar AFS/Detachments as required

1. Collect and Dispose of Refuse from _223_Industrial Base Containers.

2. Collect/Dispose Refuse from __2__ Roll Off Containers

3. Tipping Fees for Base (direct reimbursement to be paid to the contractor upon receipt of paid tipping fee receipt).

4. Provide Unscheduled Collection for Special Events.

5. Front Load Compactor Truck; Average annual tonnage; 2500

Average number of trips 285

6. Rolloff trucks; Average annual tonnage; 140; average number of trips 3

4. Suggestions regarding structure and content of the performance work statement (PWS) are requested from industry in order to assist with making it consistent with commercial practices and beneficial to the Government.

5. Firms responding to this sources sought notice must (1) state whether they are a small or large business based on the size standard above; if applicable, identify subcontractors to be used and their anticipated responsibilities; (2) indicate all of the following small business status categories that apply: Small Disadvantaged (SDB), Woman-owned Small Business (WOSB), 8(a) firm, HUB Zone firm, Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (SDVOB), Historically Black College and University or Minority Institution (HBCU/MI); (3) provide experience in the form of an outline of previous projects for specific relevant work completed or currently being performed of equivalent magnitude including contract numbers, description of work, points of contact, and phone numbers; professional qualifications and specific experience of personnel identified to perform the work; and (4) any other pertinent information which would enable the government to assess a firms capabilities. Because the government reserves the right to set this acquisition aside for small business, 8(a) firms, HUB Zone firms or Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business based on the responses it receives, it is imperative that firms respond with the required information for capabilities to be accurately evaluated. Please limit responses to no more than 10 pages, nothing larger than spiral bound. Electronic information media is encouraged. Three ring binder type information packages will not be accepted.

6. This synopsis is for planning purposes only and is NOT to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for information solicited hereunder. At this time, no solicitation exists. Submit all responses to this notice to the point of contact listed below. All information included in offeror responses should be specific to this Sources Sought Synopis.

7. Please submit your responses no later than 31 March 2007. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Dirck G. Storms, 45 CONS/LGCAB, e-mail: Dirck.Storms@patrick.af.mil.

More information can be obtained at http://ibsr.ksc.nasa.gov/IBSR/default.cfm, which is a website dedicated to the debundling and recompetition of the Joint Base Operations Services Contract (J-BOSC) currently providing services to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, KSC, and the United States Air Force 45th Space Wing.