JBER CDC Snow Removal COMBO.docx

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICIATION 673rd CONS JBER CDC Snow Removal

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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 Quotation (RFQ) for services detailed in Attachment 1 – PWS_CDC Snow Removal. In accordance with Attachment 1, the 773rd FSS needs snow and ice removed from the JBER CDC’s by 0600 on occurrence days to provide secure footing conditions for all sidewalks.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-07, effective 30 September 2024. The DFARS provisions and clauses are those in effect to DFARS Change 10/10/2024, effective 10 October 2024. The DAFFARS provisions and clauses are those in effect to DAFAC 2024-1016, effective 16 October 2024.

(iv) This requirement is solicited as a 100% Small Business set-aside. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this procurement is 561730 with a small business size standard of $9.5M.

(v) The Pricing Schedule is incorporated as Attachment 2. Vendors shall complete Attachment 2 in its entirety and return with any other documentation/data as required by this synopsis/solicitation.

(vi) The government intends to award a firm-fixed price contract for the following:

See Attachment 1: PWS_CDC Snow Removal

(vii) Period of Performance: Date of Award – 31 May 2025

(viii) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023) 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. The following have been tailored to this procurement and are hereby added via addendum:

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

2. Specific Instructions: The response shall consist of two (2) separate parts:

a. Part 1- Price – Submit one (1) copy of pricing schedule

b. Part 2- Technical Summary – Submit one (1) copy detailing the products and services to be performed with specifications that clearly demonstrate adherence to the PWS_CDC Snow Removal (Attachment 1)

3. Award will be made to the vendor whose quote is conforming to the solicitation and is determined to be the lowest price.

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(ix) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Nov 2021) this provision has been tailored to this procurement and is provided in full-text below:

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

(i) Price

(ii) Technical Acceptability

(b) The government reserves the right to exercise some, all, or none of the options and liner-item options.

(c) This will be a lowest price accepted. Minimal Qualifications –is defined as meeting all the following criteria:

Minimum Qualifications: Contractor must be able to provide all, some, or none of the products described herein (see Attachment 1: PWS_CDC Snow Removal).

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

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(x) Each vendor shall ensure that all of the provisions of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2024), are updated at www.sam.gov. Failure to obtain SAM registration will result in submissions not being considered for award.

(xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023) is hereby incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text.

(xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2024), is hereby incorporated by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text. Additionally, the following clauses apply to this acquisition:

52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 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):

www.acquisition.gov

(End of Clause) AFFARS 5352.201-9101, OMBUDSMAN (Apr 2014) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of quotes, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern.

(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman:

AFICC/KH (Chief Enlisted Manager) 25 E Street, Suite B-100

JBPH-H, HI 96853-5427

Phone: (808) 449-8569

FAX: (808) 449-8571

Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA/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.

(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.

(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer.

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(xiii) No additional contract requirements apply to this acquisition.

(xiv) No Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) assigned rating applies to this acquisition.

(xv) NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: Questions shall be submitted to: 673d Contracting Squadron PKC, Attn: SrA Stephany M. Briceno, email:stephany.briceno@us.af.mil. Please forward all questions to SrA Stephany M. Briceno no later than 10:00 AM Alaska Standard Time on 28 October 2024. A site visit will not be conducted for this requirement. An amendment will be issued answering all questions received, providing the Government’s answers.

Quotes are due to SrA Stephany M. Briceno no later than 10:00 AM Alaska Standard Time on 5 November 2024. Quotes shall include the following:

a. Part 1- Price – Submit one (1) copy of price schedule.

b. Part 2 - Submit one (1) copy of the product(s) to be delivered with specifications that clearly demonstrate adherence to the PWS.

Requirement POC:

673d Contracting Squadron PKC- SrA Stephany M. Briceno E-mail: stephany.briceno@us.af.mil Comm: 317-552-4477

1st Lt. Shelby E. Langston E-mail: shelby.langston.1@us.af.mil Comm: 317-552-3053

BASIS OF CONTRACT AWARD: This is a competitive action in which award shall be made to the lowest priced quote.

List of Appendices/Attachments:

· Attachment 1: PWS_CDC Snow Removal

· Attachment 2: Pricing Schedule

· Attachment 3: Map of CDCs

Attachment 2: PRICING SCHEDULE

TOTAL PRICE:

***Shipping costs to JBER, AK 99506 MUST be included within the unit prices.***

Vendors may, at their discretion, provide additional time. THIS QUOTE EXPIRES ON:

Business Size: Small Large Women-Owned Veteran-Owned Other:

Printed Name

Title

Signature

Date

NOTE: The individual signing must be a signatory official for this Entity; signature constitutes agreement to all terms/conditions contained within this solicitation.