Refuse Combo Solicitation-W911RQ-24-R-X111.docx

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for a Refuse Collection General Information

Contracting Office Address Red River Army Depot Directorate for Contracting 100 James Carlow drive, Bld 735 Texarkana, TX 75505-5000 Contract Specialist: Lance Lamb,

(571) 588-1512, robert.l.lamb10.civ@army.mil

Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation is a Request For Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulations Circular - FAC Number: 2023-05 Effective Date: 09/22/2023

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 562112 Solid Waste Collection with a small business size standard of $47 Million. This solicitation will result in one (1) contract. The contract will consist of a base period of 12 months and 4 option year periods of 12 months each.

Basis for Award: See Provision at FAR 52.212-2 below.

Submission of Questions: Any questions regarding this RFQ must be received by January, 11, 2024 at 1000 hrs. (10:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST). Questions shall be submitted by email Contract Specialist: Lance Lamb, (571) 588-1512, robert.l.lamb10.civ@army.mil & Contracting Officer at aeron.p.miller.civ@army.mil.

Responses to questions are not considered changes to the RFQ as the only way the RFQ can be modified is through an amendment that will be issued. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. Upon receipt of questions, the Government will provide answers to all questions by email. Contractors will be notified if an extension is needed to respond to the questions submitted.

Submission Due Date: All offers are due by January, 19, 2024 at 1200hrs (12:00 PM CST). All responses received within this time frame will be considered by the government. Responses shall be submitted electronically to aeron.p.miller.civ@army.mil & robert.l.lamb10.civ@army.mil concerning this acquisition. Offeror must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) prior to receiving an award. Refer to website https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

The Acquisition Services Division for Red River Army Depot at 100 James Carlow Drive, Bld 735 in Texarkana, TX is seeking to purchase Refuse Collection IAW PWS.

All interested companies shall provide offers for the following:

Signature & Name/Title of person authorized to sign offer:

Offer Date - ___________________________

This requirement will be awarded with four (4) Contract Line Items (CLINs) as follows:

CLIN 0001 BASE TOTAL __________________________

CLIN 1001 OY ONE TOTAL __________________________

CLIN 2001 OY TWO TOTAL __________________________

CLIN 3001 OY THREE TOTAL __________________________

CLIN 4001 OY FOUR TOTAL __________________________

Total Evaluated Price __________________________

*Offeror shall include a breakdown of total cost in accordance with the associated CLIN number as well as list the combined price in the “Total Offered Price” space. The sum of CLINs 0001, 1001, 2001, 3001, 4001 shall equal the price entered in the “Total Evaluated Price” space.*

**Please note as exhibits uploaded with this Combined Synopsis Solicitation in SAM.gov.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT FOR

REFUSE COLLECTION AND TRANSPORTATION

29 March 2023

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. The contractor shall provide all transportation, fuel, personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform refuse collection and transportation services. The contractor shall provide at least two front end loaders and three roll-off trucks. Refuse collection will include providing a range of collection containers from 15 cubic yard, 20 cubic yard, 30 cubic yard, 40 cubic yard (CY) roll-off boxes to compactors. Transportation of refuse to an approved disposal site will require the contractor to comply with Department of Transportation (DOT) and the State of Texas rules and regulations for transporting solid waste. The contractor shall perform to the standards in the contract as well as all Local, State, and Federal regulations. Refuse is defined as unusable and unstable material including inedible garbage, paper scrap, waste Kraft board boxes, waste wood boxes, waste lumber and all waste material normally generated on the depot and placed in areas designated by the Contracting Officer (KO) /Contracting Officer Representative (COR) as pick-up points. Explosive and incendiary wastes or contaminated wastes from medical and radiological processes are not included. Refuse remains the property of the Government.

1.1. COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS.

1.1.1 Waste Streams. The standard waste streams that will be offered under this contract will include but are not limited to Plant Trash, Boiler Ash, Weathered Timbers, Construction and Demolition Debris, Roofing Insulation and/or Scrap Rubber, and Asbestos containing material.

1.1.2. Routes/Schedules Submittals. The site of work is located at Red River Army Depot, (RRAD) approximately 18 miles west of Texarkana, Texas. The main entrance to the depot is located 0.3 miles south of Interstate Highway 30 from Exit 206 to U.S. Highway 82, then east on Hwy 82 for 1.3 miles. Depot site maps, showing buildings locations, are available for review in the office of the KO, RRAD Building 431 Texarkana, Texas. The contractor shall establish vehicle routes and collection schedules. The contractor shall provide a pick-up schedule to the COR weekly. The pick-up sheet is to include building number and amount collected, i.e., one fourth full, one half full, three quarters full or full for the 4 CY and 8 CY containers. The roll off boxes are to be picked up only when full. The front end loaders are to be emptied when full. The compactors are to be emptied when full. The contractor has provide manifest documents within one week. The contractor shall identify to the KO the pick-up day(s) for each location in the schedule prior to starting work. Special schedules may be requested by the KO if no additional charge for the service rendered will result. The contractor shall collect all refuse and solid waste. No changes are allowed to the schedule or haul route without KO’s approval.

1.1.3. Unscheduled Collections. The KO and/or COR may require the contractor to make unscheduled collection, disposals, and relocation of containers for special events or other occasions such as: Emergencies; Operation movement, Special Events, etc. Unscheduled collections may include but not limited to any container and/or location within RRAD. The contractor will respond within 24 hours of receipt of the request for unscheduled pickup.

1.1.4. Inclement Weather Schedule. The contractor shall collect refuse and solid waste during periods of inclement weather. In cases of severe weather, the KO may authorize exceptions. When exceptions are granted, the contractor shall make up all missed collections within 24 hours after the severe weather has terminated, unless the KO authorizes additional time.

1.1.5. Route Parameters. The contractor shall establish routes to the government facility. Collection shall be made between the hours of 7:30 AM through 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday (except holidays) unless other hours are specifically approved by the KO. Collection outside these hours shall require prior approval.

1.1.6. Points of Collection. The contractor shall position containers as directed by the COR for each location listed on the schedule. To comply with security and/or operation movement, it may require repositioning of containers from time to time. The contractor shall also position containers to minimize interference with adjacent parking areas, fire lanes, sidewalks, roadways, overhead utilities, trees, and other potential obstructions.

1.1.7. Cubic Yard (CY) Capacity. The government reserves the right to change the cubic yard capacity at any service location or increase/decrease the number of service locations due to mission requirements. The government may also reduce or increase the frequency of collections (service interval) either temporarily or permanently. Standard cubic yard containers will be 4 CY Front Load, 8 CY Front Load and 15, 20, 30 and 40 CY Roll-Off Boxes. All 8 CY containers must be equipped with sliding side doors for easy access.

1.1.8. Government-Approved Containers. Collection of refuse materials in all areas shall be from contractor-provided and/or government provided commercial type containers. The government shall furnish one (1) each 20 CY Roll-Off container and one (1) each special modified 40 CY Roll-Off container for collection of Boiler Ash.

1.1.9. Maintaining Containers and Collection Area. The contractor shall return the containers to their original location after servicing, in an upright position with the lids securely in place (closed). The contractor will also be responsible for immediately cleaning up any spills, debris, etc., which may occur during servicing of containers. All refuse on the ground within ten (10) feet of the container, if spilled by the contractor shall be the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor will be responsible for keeping collection areas free of refuse and debris.

1.2.0. Roll-Off Containers and Compactor Systems. The contractor shall provide Roll-Off containers ranging from 15 CY up to 40 CY and shall be constructed of heavy-duty steel. Contractor shall provide all necessary equipment for the movement of contractor owned Roll-Off Boxes and upon request, movement of government Roll-Off Boxes. Contractor shall provide stationary Compactors, Dock-Loading and Ground Loading stationary Compactors. The Contractor shall provide all necessary equipment for movement of contractor compactors, 4 CY, 8 CY and front end loaders. The government shall provide any electrical power and/or concrete pad necessary for hookup of compactors.

1.2.1. Container Placement. The contractor shall place containers in correct locations, i.e., correct building number and correct container per technical exhibit and on an as needed basis.

1.2.2 Phase in period (transition period). The contractor shall provide a phase in plan (transition plan) to the COR 30 days before the contract period of performance begins.

1.3. DISPOSAL.

1.3.1. Solid Waste Disposal. The contractor shall transport and dispose of all solid waste to the New Boston Texas landfill which is located ten (10) miles west of RRAD. The contractor shall take all measures to prevent blowing of refuse debris during transport. Trucks shall be equipped with enclosed type bodies. Disposal shall be in accordance with existing local, state, and federal regulations. The government shall be responsible for all disposal fees associated with the disposal of solid waste at the New Boston Texas Class II landfill. Government will pay for actuals only of full loads transported to the landfill. Contractor will bill for actuals only.

1.3.2. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: The contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, and standards regarding the Collection and Transportation of Solid Waste. All on-site spills shall be the responsibility of the contractor with notification being made to the RRAD COR. All off-site spills/accidents shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

1.4. EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE. The contractor shall maintain all contractor-provided refuse collection containers, ensuring they are free of unpleasant odors, dirt, debris, and pests. All containers must remain in good, workable condition and must be easily accessible to customers (unless placement is directed elsewhere at the requirement of the Facility Manager of the service location). The contractor shall perform all cleaning, painting, repair and other maintenance tasks for the containers. Defective containers shall be promptly replaced by the contractor with a new, serviceable container. Trucks and trailers used for hauling and collecting shall be washed as required to ensure they are free of odor, dirt, debris, and pests.

1.4.1. Container Maintenance. Maintenance shall be performed as required and the contractor shall furnish replacement containers for all containers removed (for more than 1 hour) for cleaning, painting, or repair to ensure that service locations have adequate refuse containers. Cleaning or painting includes minor repair and maintenance to ensure a properly operating container. Major repairs or maintenance, as determined by the government evaluator, shall require replacement of the container.

2. SERVICE DELIVERY SUMMARY. The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

(Paragraph) Performance Threshold

3. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

3.1. Identification Requirements. Performance of this contract will require all contractor personnel to acquire an identification badge to enter into the Depot. The identification card will be in the form of a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) card as required by RRAD regulation 380-2. At any time during the performance of the contract, anyone who loses his/her DBIDS card will not receive a replacement card until three (3) regular working days after loss has been reported. During the waiting period, the contractor will be admitted to RRAD using a temporary pass which will be issued on a daily basis. This temporary pass is not to be used as a continuous instrument of entry and will be turned in daily at gate drop box upon departure. Temporary pass will be issued only after positive identification and authority for admittance is confirmed by Law Enforcement and Security (LES) personnel. A charge of $50.00 will be assessed to contractors who lose their DBIDS card and must obtain a replacement. Up to date drivers’ license. (Commercial Drivers License)

4. GENERAL INFORMATION.

1. QUALITY CONTROL. The contractor shall develop and maintain a quality program to ensure refuse collection and transportation are performed in accordance with commonly accepted government and commercial practices. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. As a minimum the contractor shall develop quality control procedures addressing the areas identified in paragraph 2, Service Delivery Summary above. Provide a copy of the quality control plan no later than the start of work meeting.

4.2. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government will periodically evaluate the contractor’s performance by the approving COR to monitor performance to ensure services are received. The government COR will evaluate the contractor’s performance through intermittent on-site inspections and customer complaints at each service location to determine adherence to contract Performance Work Statement. The Government will evaluate the contractor’s performance in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan.

4.3. HOURS OF OPERATION. The hours of work on this contract will be between 7:30AM AM through 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday (except holidays), unless other hours are specifically approved by the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall collect all the refuse material on the first work day following a holiday if the holiday occurs on a scheduled collection day.

FEDERAL HOLIDAYS: Any reference to holidays shall be construed to mean the Government holidays listed below:

4.4. COMPLIANCE

4.4.1 WITH ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS. Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local environmental laws, statutes, regulations, executive orders, permits, Army Regulations (with supplements), as well as Major Subordinate Command and installation regulation, policy. Contractor shall immediately report any conflicts between applicable federal, state, local environmental laws, statutes, executive orders, and provisions of Army Regulation 200-1, and any specifications within this contract to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

4.4.2. COMPLIANCE WITH GREEN PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS: Contractor shall follow Federal EPA Comprehensive Procurement guidelines (www.epa.gov/cpg) and Army Contracting Command Quick Guide (https://acc.aep.army.mil/accapps/ACCMAP/Documents/Quick-Guide-for-Sustainable-Procurement.docx) for acquisition of building materials and products and select materials that have a long life cycle; the least toxic materials; recyclable materials; materials that are resource-efficient; materials with the maximum recycled content; materials harvested on a sustained yield basis; and products causing the least pollution during their manufacture, use, and reuse.

4.4.3. COMPLIANCE WITH LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Contractor shall obtain all license and certification required by Federal, State, and Local environmental laws and regulations necessary to adhere to the specifications of this contract. The Contractor shall submit all plans, notifications, reports, submittal documents, and fees required by Federal, State, and Local environmental laws and regulations to the appropriate Federal, State, and Local authority and/or agency as necessary to adhere to the specification of this contract. All required licenses and certifications required by Federal, State, and Local environmental laws and/or regulations shall be considered a contract deliverable upon award.

4.4.4. NOTIFICATION OF FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATORS: Contractor shall immediately notify the KO and COR of the arrival on site of any Federal, State, and/or DoD environmental regulator or enforcement agent and/or the receipt of any correspondence from a Federal or State environmental agency.

4.4.5. INSPECTION OF WORK SITES: Contractor shall submit to potential Federal, State, Army and installation work site environmental regulatory inspections and/or investigations into noncompliance, and fully cooperate with such inspections/investigations by providing the appropriate records and documentation. Environmental regulatory agencies are authorized by law to inspect any work site for environmental compliance with regulatory requirements. If an inspection is conducted, it will not stop or disrupt ongoing contract activities. The inspection will only require the work site environmental officer, or supervisor/manager to answer questions and/or escort the inspector to specific work site areas with the potential to affect environmental quality.

4.4.6. REPORTING NONCOMPLIANCE: Contractor shall immediately report any nonconformance and/or noncompliance with applicable Federal, State or Local environmental laws, Army and installation environmental regulations or policies to the COR.

4.4.7. CONFORMANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: Contractor shall take the necessary actions to identify, monitor, and control those contract operations and activities that pose risk of contamination, or can negatively impact the natural and/or human environment.

4.4.8. ASSIGNMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE DESIGNEE (ECD): Contractor shall appoint an ECD for all contract work periods exceeding 180 consecutive days. Contractor shall appoint a primary and alternate ECD for each production, shop or work area that uses and/or stores hazardous materials and/or generates hazardous wastes. Contractor ECDs shall monitor implementation of all environmental regulatory requirements, report all environmental noncompliance to the work site supervisor, correct all environmental noncompliance, and verify implementation of directed actions to correct identified environmental noncompliance. Contractor shall have at least one ECD on duty at all times at each shop or work area. Contractor shall require all personnel designated as ECDs to complete the initial ECD training through the installation or Major Subordinate Command (MSC) environmental compliance point of contact within 15 days of the start of contract performance. Contractor personnel appointed as ECDs may perform other duties provided they do not prevent the performance of ECD duties. Contractors may request a waiver of this requirement through the COR and DGR, if using and/or storing very small quantities of hazardous materials.

4.4.9. COMPETENCY TRAINING FOR CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL: Contractor shall not allow personnel to perform any activities and/or tasks on AMC installations without proper and adequate qualifications or job competency training. Contractor shall assign environmental compliance designee in writing. In the event of any identified noncompliance, the Contractor shall, if requested, provide proof of contract personnel training or qualification (individual name, training/qualification type, training/qualification certificate, and date of training/qualification) to perform those contract activities associated with the identified noncompliance.

4.5. START OF WORK MEETING: Provide a copy of a Quality Control. Meeting before start of work. Provide start of work meeting minutes within one day of meeting.

5.0. Definitions:

Contracting Officer: A duly appointed person with the authority to enter into, administer, or terminate contracts and to make findings and determinations on behalf of the United States Government. The only individual authorized to change a contract or any of the requirements therein.

Contracting Officer’s Representative: An individual, designated in writing by the Contracting Officer, who performs specific contract administrative functions.

5.1 Solicitation Provision and Clauses

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAR 2023)

(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 products and commercial services:

(1) 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)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 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 products and commercial services: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

X (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

X (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

X (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

___ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (5) [Reserved]

X (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

___ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

___ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

____ (10) [Reserved]

____ (11) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

____ (12) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

____ (13) [Reserved]

X (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

____ (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

X (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

____ (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

____ (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

____ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

____ (iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9.

____ (v) Alternate IV (SEP 2021) of 52.219-9.

____ (18) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

____ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

____ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

____ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

X (22) (i) 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (MAR 2023) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

____ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

____ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

X (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

____ (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

X (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

X (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (DEC 2022) (E.O. 13126).

X (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

X (30)(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

____ (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

____ (31)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

____ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.

____ (32)(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

____ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-36.

X (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

X (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

____ (35)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

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

X (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

____ (37)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (MAY 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

____ (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

____ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

____ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

____ (40)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT® Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

____ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.

____ (41)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT® Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

____ (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14.

X (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

____ (43)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

____ (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

____ (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513).

____ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

____ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

____ (47)(i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

____ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

____ (48) (i) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (OCT 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

____ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225-1.

X (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (DEC 2022) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

____ (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

____ (iii) Alternate II (DEC 2022) of 52.225-3.

____ (iv) Alternate III (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

____ (v) Alternate IV (OCT 2022) of 52.225-3.

____ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (DEC 2022) 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

____ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

____ (52) 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. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

____ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150

____ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

X (55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

____ (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

____ (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

____ (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

____ (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

____ (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

____ (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

____ (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

____ (63)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

____ (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.

____ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) of 52.247-64.

(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 products and commercial services: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

X (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

X (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

X (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards--Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_____ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards--Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_____ (5) 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).

_____ (6) 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).

X (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13658).

X (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

_____ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(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, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, 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 products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 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)).

(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (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 the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xxii) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232-40.

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

(xiii) _____ (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

_____ (B) Alternate I (March 2, 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xiv) 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.)

(xv) 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)

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (E. O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13658).

(xviii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

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

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xx) 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. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232-40.

(xxiii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 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 products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within Sixty (60) Calendar Days.

(End of clause)

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within Sixty (60) Calendar Days (insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option); provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least Sixty days (60 days unless a different number of days is inserted) before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed (3 ) Years.

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

1. FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items” (SEP 2023). This solicitation will result in only one (1) award.

2. FAR 52.212-2, “Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services” (NOV 2021)

3. FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items” (SEP 2023)

4. FAR 52.204-9, “Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel.” (NOV 2023) Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center interstate identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items.”

Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors FAR 52.212-1 Addendum, Instructions to Offerors A-1. Period for Acceptance of Offers IAW FAR 52.215-1(d). The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

A-2. To ensure timely and equitable evaluation of offers, offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. Offers must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation. A complete quote consists of two (2) parts: Part I - Price and Part II - Technical. Failure to furnish a complete offer may result in the offer being determined unacceptable by the Government. Response to this solicitation (including both parts) must be submitted by the due dates specified in this Combined Synopsis Solicitation. The signed Combined Synopsis Solicitation document must be submitted electronically to all individuals listed below. Receipt of your electronic submittal will be acknowledged via return email; if you do not receive an acknowledgement, you are advised to call for confirmation as firewall protections may block emails and/or strip attachments. Contact information is as follows (Email is highly suggested):

Contracting Officer: Aeron P. Miller, aeron.p.miller.civ@army.mil Contracting Specialist: Robert L. Lamb, robert.l.lamb10.civ@army.mil

A-3. Specific Instructions:

A-3.1 PART I, Price. Offerors are asked not to alter the electronic version of this Combined Synopsis Solicitation other than to fill in pricing information. In particular, offerors are asked not to delete page breaks or to alter headers/footers.

A-3.1.1 Page 2 of this Solicitation - Complete the items listed below. In doing so, the offeror accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the solicitation, to include attachments. The solicitation constitutes the model contract.

Discount terms (Payment terms such as Net 30) Name/POC/address of offeror (code = cage code; facility code=Unique Entity ID) Total Evaluated Price Signature: Name/Title of person authorized to sign offer Offer Date A-3.1.2 Price Schedule For each contract line number (CLIN) on page 2 of this document insert quoted total price on blank for each period. The amount must equal the quantity multiplied by the unit price listed on the corresponding ATTACHMENT-2-ELIN Pricing Sheet. To prevent rounding issues, unit prices are to be rounded to the nearest whole dollar.

Note: It is the responsibility of each offeror to verify their calculations.

Interchanges: The Government may conduct interchanges with one, some, none, or all vendors at its discretion.

A-3.2 PART II, Technical. Offerors shall prepare and submit a technical quote by the date/time stated in the “Submission Due Date” on Page 2 of this Combined Synopsis Solicitation. Offerors shall provide sufficient information to allow the Government to judge the offeror's technical capability to perform the requirements of this Combined Synopsis Solicitation. The basis of the offeror's technical quote is the Performance Work Statement titled “PWS Refuse Collection 2023” of this Combined Synopsis Solicitation. The offer must adhere to the specifications and characteristics listed.

(End of 52.212-1 Addendum)

Evaluation Factors for Award FAR 52.212-2 Addendum, Evaluation Methodology B-1 BASIS FOR CONTRACT AWARD: This requirement will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation is determined to represent the best selection for the Government based on meeting price and technical acceptability. This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. By submission of its offer, the offeror accedes to all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors or sub factors. The offeror accedes to the terms of this model contract and all such offers shall be treated equally except for their prices and technical evaluation. An "unacceptable" rating in any factor will result in the overall technical quote being rated "unacceptable" and the quote will therefore be ineligible for award. The Government may at its discretion also utilize information available from Government Past Performance collection systems to compare offerors and use this information as a discriminator when identifying the offer that represents the best selection. Quotes will be evaluated using FAR 13.106-2 procedures which permit comparative evaluation of offers. While the Government will strive for maximum objectivity, the selection process is by its nature subjective. Therefore, professional judgment is implicit throughout the entire process. The evaluation process shall proceed as follows:

The following documents will be evaluated for completeness and compliance with the requirements of the RFQ. Please refer to the instructions in 52.212-1 Addendum. Incomplete items may be a basis for rejection:

1. Part I, Price

(a) Signed copies of this Combined Synopsis Solicitation document. Is this Combined Synopsis Solicitation document completed and signed by an official authorized to bind the company?

(b) Completed Price Schedule, this Combined Synopsis Solicitation document. Is the price schedule (ATTACHMENT -2 ELIN Pricing Sheet) and page 2 accurately and completely filled in by the offeror?

(c) Solicitation Amendments (if applicable). Did the offeror acknowledge all amendments to the RFQ?

(d) System for Award Management (SAM) Registration. Has the offeror completed SAM registration and is the registration active? (Government will validate via SAM website)

2. Part II, Technical The quote shall consist of a detailed breakdown showing how all of the performance requirements listed in the Performance Work Statement titled “PWS Refuse Collection 2023” of this Combined Synopsis…