RFI- Posting on SAM - Chemical Toilets and Sinks.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFP or RFQ in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Government is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP/RFQ, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be released on SAM.Gov. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors/quoters to monitor the site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

1.0 Description

Naval Expeditionary Medicine Warfighter Development Center is located on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and provides expeditionary medical training in an operational environment to Active and Reserve Navy members to include medical, Seabees and other support personnel. These non-permanent personnel require access to chemical toilets and handwashing stations to facilitate their training

2.0 Scope

The purpose of this acquisition is to provide support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, via a Requirements-type contract to deliver and maintain chemical toilets hand-washing stations as identified.

2.1 The Contractor shall support the following installation:

Naval Expeditionary Medicine Warfighter Development Center BLDG 632044 Cristianitos Rd Camp Pendleton, CA 92055

Grid Coordinates:

2 chemical toilets, 2 handwashing stations located at coordinates (33.4455826, -117.5678805) 5 chemical toilets, 2 handwashing stations located at coordinates (33.4486131, -117.5681198)

2.2 Most chemical toilets are permanently located, which will require frequent cleaning services.

Additional chemical toilets and hand-washing stations will be used for shorter periods to support special events, field training exercises, and other mission objectives.

2.2.1 Many of the services needed will be in rough off-road locations. The contractor shall be required to access off-road locations via contractor-owned all-terrain vehicles.

2.2.2 Work will be performed in, but not limited to range areas, field training areas and populated areas.

2.2.3 Delivery and locations will be detailed in individual task orders.

2.3 The services will include delivery, pick-up, restocking of consumable supplies (see section 3.3 below) and cleaning TWICE per week on all equipment issued via task orders regardless of term. Additional cleanings man be required on non-scheduled dans and shall be charged accordingly.

3.0 Tasks

3.1 The contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, tools, materials, cleaning supplies, vehicles, equipment, transportation and other items necessary to provide the services required.

3.2 The contractor shall ensure that chemical toilets and hand-washing stations are always operational.

3.3 The contractor shall ensure that all services will be in accordance with standard commercial practices, in compliance with prescribed Federal, State and local regulations and will include at a minimum:

3.3.1 Thorough cleaning and sanitizing of equipment

3.3.2 Removal of all waste (including human waste, toilet paper, and any trash or debris)

3.3.3 Refilling hand-washing stations with soap

3.4 The contractor shall be responsible for all delivery, placement, cleaning and relocating of equipment as required bn the contract and task order guidelines.

3.5 The contractor shall be responsible for removing all waste collected from units and the respective installation(s) and transportation of the waste to an approved waste disposal site.

3.5.1 There shall be no waste discharge aboard any Federal installation for services performed under this contract. The contractor shall be responsible to the Government for any illicit waste discharges bn contractor personnel aboard any Federal installation, to include any regulatory enforcement actions bn Federal, State and/or local authorities that man be levied against the Government as a result of contractor performance.

3.5.2 Contractors transporting hazardous materials are obligated to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

3.6 The contractor shall pay the costs for all waste discharge fees and transportation associated with removal of waste to the disposal site.

3.7 The contractor shall have a method to locate, via maps, maintenance/service checklists, or other methods, the chemical toilets and hand-washing stations located throughout the installation(s), to ensure that service technicians are able to locate and service chemical toilets and hand-washing stations that may not be readily visible throughout the installation(s).

3.8 The contractor shall ensure that delivery of chemical toilets and hand-washing stations is performed as required per task order and on time.

3.8.1 Delivery and relocation charges are one-time charges.

3.8.2 Relocation charges will be applied when equipment is placed more than 50 feet from the current location.

3.9 Pick-up and delivery of a unit due to equipment failure will be at no additional cost to the Government.

3.9.1 The period of performance shall be for twelve (12) consecutive months, commencing upon the date of contract award or order receipt.

4.0 Contractor Personnel

4.1 It is the responsibility of the contractor to comply with all applicable laws regarding the hiring of individuals that are not U.S. citizens.

4.2 The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the United States Government if the employment of that person would create a conflict of interest, nor shall the contractor employ any person who is an employee of the United States Marine Corps, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval in accordance with Joint Ethics Regulations.

4.3 Contractor personnel shall be well trained and proficient in their assigned tasks, present a neat appearance, and be easily recognized bn wearing distinctive clothing bearing the name of the company or by wearing appropriate badges. No item of military clothing or clothing resembling military clothing man be worn.

4.4 All employees of the contractor shall be able to read, write, and understand English.

5.0 Damages

The Government will only pay for the replacement of equipment that is damaged bn the Government and is not due to normal wear. Damages that are a result of Acts of God, such as but not limited to abnormal heat, excessive wind and flooding, will be repaired or replaced at no cost to the Government. For the purposes of this contract, a worn, stretched, or broken spring or other door closing mechanism is considered normal wear and tear resulting from use. The contractor is advised that strong winds can occur and that damages to unit doors, hinges, and frames resulting from an unsecure door man occur. The contractor can take any action necessary to prevent potential damage from high wind or prop/rotor washing at no cost to the Government. The Government is not responsible for failure to take the appropriate measures. The contractor shall submit an invoice which must be verified bn the COR and submitted to the Contracting Officer along with funding for the damage. Individual task orders will be issued bn the Government utilizing CLIN series x002 for damaged equipment.

6.0 Service Hours.

The work can be performed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in reasonable weather conditions (unless safety is an issue). Contractors shall be available, if needed, on weekends and holidays.

6.1 The standard work hours for chemical toilet and hand-washing services will be Monday through Friday 04:00 – 16:00 (4:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Pacific Time.

6.2 Non-standard work hours would include any time outside of standard work hours, weekends and those days designated as federal holidays.

7.0 Duration of Placement.

The Government man require the placement of chemical toilets and hand-washing stations for the following durations:

7.1 Full Term – Chemical toilets and hand-washing stations placed from the start of the contract (initial task order) with the Government’s anticipation that the chemical toilets and equipment will remain in place through the full term of the contract including any and all option periods exercised; or, chemical toilets placed after the initial task order is placed with the Government’s anticipation that the chemical toilets and equipment will remain in place through the full term of the contract including any and all option periods exercised. The Government reserves the right to request removal of full-term chemical toilets and equipment at its discretion if there is no longer an identified need. A modification to the task order will be accomplished in order to request removal and the one-time pick-up charge will be applied at that time.