Combined_Sol_Syn_LAX_Range_2014.doc

This is a synopsis for commercial items prepared in acc This is a synopsis for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number for this posting is HSTS07-14-R-00022, which will be issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This requirement will be an UNRESTRICTED acquisition. The proposed contract will be for one year and four term options. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 611699. Services anticipated to begin on or about July 31, 2014.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has a requirement for a firearms range to conduct mandatory quarterly qualifications and other firearms training. NOTE: THE RANGE MUST BE AN ESTABLSIHED RANGE; THIS IS NOT A REQUEST TO BUILD A RANGE. The range shall be within a 25 mile radius of the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

The proposed range must meet the following standards to qualify for consideration:

DHS personnel will use the range 36 days per quarter. DHS requires exclusive use of the range in 8 hour blocks, and limited blocks in the evening for night/low light shooting. The range will be closed to the public (non-law enforcement) during the corresponding hours that DHS uses the range. Should weather (e.g. rainout) or unforeseen circumstances prevent the use of the range; DHS will have priority in rescheduling those missed days within the same month, if possible, or the following month, if not possible. DHS will provide all ammunition, targets, and firearms instructors. The estimated number of rounds fired per year is 500,000.

DHS will provide all AMMUNITION, TARGETS and FIREARMS INSTRUCTORS. The range time must be available exclusively to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) during the hours indicated.

The range must be able to be utilized for approximately 71 days at 4 hour blocks. An outdoor range is preferred. Each shooter will fire approximately 400 rounds per qualification.

The range may be indoor or outdoor. Indoor ranges must possess air conditioning, heating, and an approved ventilation system that conforms to existing OSHA regulations. The range must possess a minimum of 10 firing points and must be able to accommodate a qualification course distance minimum of 1.5 yards and maximum of 25 yards. The range must possess and maintain all target retention devices. The range must possess moveable barricades for the 15 and 25 yard-line courses of fire. The barricades shall be constructed of a material that does not deflect or ricochet rounds that inadvertently strike it, e.g. wood. The range shall possess adequate exterior lighting in both public and work areas. The range must possess a public address system that will allow the Range Officer to communicate with range instructors and students, who are participating in training. The range will have a designated firearms cleaning area. The range operator will be responsible for all lead recovery at the range, and removal of all waste materials from the range and the weapons cleaning area. Spent brass casings will be cleaned up at the end of the day by DHS personnel and put in range supplied containers. Brass will be the property of DHS unless specifically given to the range for recycling.

The range shall be equipped with men’s and women’s restroom facilities with running water for DHS use. The range shall possess drinking fountains located near the range for DHS use. The range shall provide adequate parking to accommodate at least 25 vehicles.

The range must possess an on-site classroom facility to accommodate 25 students. The range must be able to accommodate the following: 9mm, 40, .357, 556 (frangible) caliber ammunition and FX Simunition marking cartridges. The range rules must allow movement between firing points and will not restrict movement-oriented firearms training by students (e.g. standing to kneeling transitions). The range rules will allow students to draw and fire from the holster. The range rules will not disallow a student from moving in front of the firing points with an instructor present, such as tactical move and shoot drills where instructor/student ratio would be too restrictive. Range rules will not disallow students from performing multiple and rapid-fire drills.

A (DHS owned) CONEX box is required to be stored at the range site, in a secured area where the public does not have access. Special targets, aircraft seats, range and other equipment deemed necessary will be stored in this unit. There will be no additional cost to DHS for the storage of this CONEX box.

The proposed contract will be for one (1) base year and four (4) one-year options. Offerors shall submit pricing for all range requirements:

Proposed Site Inspection

As part of the proposal evaluation process, TSA reserves the right to inspect all proposed sites to ensure compliance with all requirements set forth above.

The proposed contract will be for (1) base year and (4) four one-year options. The solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if given in full text. Full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at www.arnet.gov/far. The following provisions in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) apply to this acquisition. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offers Commercial Items (July 2013) and the clause at FAR.52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Sep 2013) apply to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (JAN 1999) applies to this acquisition. Additional clauses applicable to this acquisition are listed later in this document.

At a minimum, offerors proposals shall include the following sections: Qualification Statement, Past Performance references, and Price. The proposals will be evaluated using the factors as follows:

In accordance with FAR Part 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number for this posting is HSTS07-14-R-00022, which will be issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This requirement will be an UNRESTRICTED acquisition. The proposed contract will be for one year and four term options. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 611699. Services anticipated to begin on or about July 31, 2014.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has a requirement for a firearms range to conduct mandatory quarterly qualifications and other firearms training. NOTE: THE RANGE MUST BE AN ESTABLSIHED RANGE; THIS IS NOT A REQUEST TO BUILD A RANGE. The range shall be within a 25 mile radius of the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

The proposed range must meet the following standards to qualify for consideration:

DHS personnel will use the range 36 days per quarter. DHS requires exclusive use of the range in 8 hour blocks, and limited blocks in the evening for night/low light shooting. The range will be closed to the public (non-law enforcement) during the corresponding hours that DHS uses the range. Should weather (e.g. rainout) or unforeseen circumstances prevent the use of the range; DHS will have priority in rescheduling those missed days within the same month, if possible, or the following month, if not possible. DHS will provide all ammunition, targets, and firearms instructors. The estimated number of rounds fired per year is 500,000.

DHS will provide all AMMUNITION, TARGETS and FIREARMS INSTRUCTORS. The range time must be available exclusively to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) during the hours indicated.

The range must be able to be utilized for approximately 71 days at 4 hour blocks. An outdoor range is preferred. Each shooter will fire approximately 400 rounds per qualification.

The range may be indoor or outdoor. Indoor ranges must possess air conditioning, heating, and an approved ventilation system that conforms to existing OSHA regulations. The range must possess a minimum of 10 firing points and must be able to accommodate a qualification course distance minimum of 1.5 yards and maximum of 25 yards. The range must possess and maintain all target retention devices. The range must possess moveable barricades for the 15 and 25 yard-line courses of fire. The barricades shall be constructed of a material that does not deflect or ricochet rounds that inadvertently strike it, e.g. wood. The range shall possess adequate exterior lighting in both public and work areas. The range must possess a public address system that will allow the Range Officer to communicate with range instructors and students, who are participating in training. The range will have a designated firearms cleaning area. The range operator will be responsible for all lead recovery at the range, and removal of all waste materials from the range and the weapons cleaning area. Spent brass casings will be cleaned up at the end of the day by DHS personnel and put in range supplied containers. Brass will be the property of DHS unless specifically given to the range for recycling.

The range shall be equipped with men’s and women’s restroom facilities with running water for DHS use. The range shall possess drinking fountains located near the range for DHS use. The range shall provide adequate parking to accommodate at least 25 vehicles.

The range must possess an on-site classroom facility to accommodate 25 students. The range must be able to accommodate the following: 9mm, 40, .357, 556 (frangible) caliber ammunition and FX Simunition marking cartridges. The range rules must allow movement between firing points and will not restrict movement-oriented firearms training by students (e.g. standing to kneeling transitions). The range rules will allow students to draw and fire from the holster. The range rules will not disallow a student from moving in front of the firing points with an instructor present, such as tactical move and shoot drills where instructor/student ratio would be too restrictive. Range rules will not disallow students from performing multiple and rapid-fire drills.

A (DHS owned) CONEX box is required to be stored at the range site, in a secured area where the public does not have access. Special targets, aircraft seats, range and other equipment deemed necessary will be stored in this unit. There will be no additional cost to DHS for the storage of this CONEX box.

The proposed contract will be for one (1) base year and four (4) one-year options. Offerors shall submit pricing for all range requirements:

Proposed Site Inspection

As part of the proposal evaluation process, TSA reserves the right to inspect all proposed sites to ensure compliance with all requirements set forth above.

The proposed contract will be for (1) base year and (4) four one-year options. The solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if given in full text. Full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at www.arnet.gov/far. The following provisions in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) apply to this acquisition. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offers Commercial Items (July 2013) and the clause at FAR.52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Sep 2013) apply to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (JAN 1999) applies to this acquisition. Additional clauses applicable to this acquisition are listed later in this document.

At a minimum, offerors proposals shall include the following sections: Qualification Statement, Past Performance references, and Price. The proposals will be evaluated using the factors as follows:

(a) Technical Factors

(1) Qualification Statement. Offeror shall confirm in writing that they meet all requirements set forth in this solicitation/synopsis. However, DHS reserves the right to visit proposed site(s) to verify that the range(s) meets minimum qualifications.

(2) Past Performance History. The offerors proposal shall include a minimum of (2) past performance references for similar services the offeror has provided. One of these references must be a law enforcement entity. Verified/current points of contact shall be provided for each reference to allow the Government to speak with references about the nature and quality of service required.

(b) Price Factors

Offerors shall provide pricing to cover a (1) year base period and (4) one year options. Pricing should be proposed on a monthly basis. Contractors will be permitted to bill on a monthly basis for hours used during the month. Invoice to be submitted only once a month.

All evaluation factors, when combined, are more important than price. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation only if it can be determined that the responsible offerors proposal, conforming to the solicitation, will provide the most advantageous solution to the Government requirement, considering price and other factors. The Government reserves the right not to award a contract in response to this solicitation if it determines that none of the offers received provide the best value to the Government. In such a case, the Government will not be liable for any bid or proposal costs. Award may be made only to a contractor who has registered with the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov (formally ccr) prior to contract award. Additionally, offerors are advised that the following clause will pertain to any contract award: Release of Information: The Contractor shall not disclose, advertise, or release information about this contract to any individual or organization without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer.

Price Factors

Offerors shall provide pricing to cover a (1) year base period and (4) one year options. Options will evaluated at time of award. Pricing must be quoted on a 4 hour block basis. Pricing for the base year and 4 term option years must be submitted as follows:

Base Year and Four Options:

Base Year :

July 31, 2014 – August 1, 2015

Price per month = _____________ X 12 months = ___________ Option Year One:

July 31, 2015 –August 1, 2016

Price per month = _____________ X 12 months = ___________

Option Year Two

July 31, 2016 – August 1, 2017

Price per month = _____________ X 12 months = ___________

Option Year Three:

July 31, 2017 – August 1, 2018 Price per month = _____________ X 12 months = ___________

Option Year Four:

July 31, 2018 – August 1, 2019 Price per month = _____________ X 12 months = ___________

Offerors are reminded to submit pricing for all years. A proposal submitted without pricing for a base and four one year term options will be considered technically non-responsive and may be removed from consideration for award.

Contractors will be permitted to bill on a monthly basis for hours used during the month. Invoice to be submitted only once a month.

The Government intends to award a firm-fixed price purchase order and may award without discussions. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation only if it can be determined that the responsible offerors proposal, conforming to the solicitation, will provide the most advantageous solution to the Government requirement, considering price and other factors. The Government reserves the right not to award a contract in response to this solicitation if it determines that none of the offers received provide the best value to the Government. In such a case, the Government will not be liable for any bid or proposal costs.

To be eligible for award, the offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (Nov 2013), with its quote. An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of the provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov.

52-215-1 (4) Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition

The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the offeror’s initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals.

The following clauses are also applicable to this acquisition:

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation 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 http://www.arnet.gov 52.204-7 System for Award Management 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990) 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Apr 2008) now SAM – System for Award Management https://www.sam.gov 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007)

52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984)

52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the next Fiscal Year

52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (EO 11755)

52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Aug 2009) (EO 13126)

52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999)

52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (EO 11246)

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans (Sep 2006)

52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUNE 1998) (29 USC 793)

52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006), FAR 52.225-1 “Buy American Act—Supplies,”

FAR 52.225-2 “Buy American Act-Certificate,”

FAR 52.225-5 “Trade Agreements,”

FAR 52.225-6 “Trade Agreements Certificate,”

FAR 52.225-9 “Buy American Act—Construction Materials,”

FAR 52.225-10 “Notice of Buy American Act Requirement-Construction Materials,”

FAR 52.225-11 “Buy American Act—Construction Materials under Trade Agreements,” and FAR 52.225-12, “Notice of Buy American Act Requirement—Construction Materials under Trade Agreements”

52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer, Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) now System for Award Management – SAM www.sam,gov 52.232-38, Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer with offer (May 1999)

52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification

Additionally, offerors are advised that the following clause will pertain to any contract award: Release of Information: The Contractor shall not disclose, advertise, or release information about this contract to any individual or organization without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer.

Questions concerning this solicitation must be furnished in writing to Raymond.P.Widmann@ ole.tsa.dhs. gov or Doretta.F.Chiarlone@ole.tsa.dhs.gov no later than 2 calendar days before the close of the Request for Proposal. The date and time for the submission of proposal is Monday, June 23, 2014 at 10:00am Eastern Standard Time and shall be emailed to Doretta.F.Chiarlone@ole.tsa.dhs.gov