CSS_W912QM180049_Non_Potable_Bulk_Water.pdf

STREAMLINED SOLICITATION:

i. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) 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. The solicitation number is W912QM-18-Q-0049 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

iii. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-97, effective date 24 January 2018.

iv. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 221310 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems with a small business size standard of $27.5 M. This requirement is not being set aside for Small Businesses.

v. CLIN Structure:

Item SUPPLIES/SERVICES. QTY

UNIT

ISSUE

UNIT PRICE

IN US $

TOTAL PRICE

IN US $

CLIN

Non Potable Bulk Water Delivery.

See Attachment 1 Deliverables Schedule of the attached Statement of Work (SOW). 40,000 Gallons $ $

CLIN

Non Potable Bulk Water Delivery.

See Attachment 1 Deliverables Schedule of the attached Statement of Work (SOW). 280,000 Gallons $ $

CLIN

Non Potable Bulk Water Delivery.

See Attachment 1 Deliverables Schedule of the attached Statement of Work (SOW). 2,610,000 Gallons $ $

GRAND TOTAL $

vi. Description of the Requirement:

The contactor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision and other items necessary to provide Non Potable Bulk Water deliveries as defined in the

SOW.

vii. Place of Delivery and Acceptance:

Delivery Site:

BTH SLV 18

Forward Operating Base (FOB) Miraflores Military Base Zacatecoluca, El Salvador, Central América

Acceptance:

BTH SLV 18

Forward Operating Base (FOB) Miraflores Military Base Zacatecoluca, El Salvador, Central América

Applicable Provisions:

viii. 52.212-1, Instructions to Quoters —Commercial Items (Jan 2017)

SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. "Funds are not presently available for this acquisition.

No contract award will be made until appropriated funds are made available"

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits a quotation in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of quotations. Submit signed and dated quotations to the office specified in this solicitation via email to josesantos.mendieta.fn@mail.mil with courtesy copy to yesica.m.valladares.fn@mail.mil at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Quotations may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, quotations must show—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of quotations;

(3) The name, address, telephone number and email address of the quoter;

(4) A technical description of the items being quoted in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) “Remit to” address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the quoter shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the quotation is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Quotations that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of quotations. The quoter agrees to hold the prices in its quotation firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotations.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of quotations. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender’s request and expense, unless they are destroyed during pre-award testing.

mailto:josesantos.mendieta.fn@mail.mil mailto:yesica.m.valladares.fn@mail.mil

(e) Multiple quotations. Quoters are encouraged to submit multiple quotations presenting alternative terms and conditions or commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each quotation submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of quotations.

(1) Quoters are responsible for submitting quotations, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that quotations or revisions are due.

(2) Any quotation, modification, revision, or withdrawal of a quotation received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of quotations is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late quotation would not unduly delay the acquisition.

(g) Issuance of Purchase Order. The Government intends to evaluate quotations in accordance with FAR 13.106.

The Government will not use the formal source selection procedures described in FAR Part 15. The Government may issue a purchase order to other than the quoter with the lowest priced quotation. After the evaluation of quotations, the Government may negotiate final terms with one or more quoters of the Government’s choice before issuing any purchase order.

(h) Multiple Purchase Orders. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, quotations may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to issue a purchase order on any item for a quantity less than the quantity quoted, at the unit prices quoted, unless the quoter specifies otherwise.

(i) Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code or NATO Contractor Government Entity (NCAGE) Code.

The quoter shall enter its CAGE or NCAGE code in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its quotation, in accordance with FAR 52.204-16.

(j) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. The quoter shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its quotation, the annotation “DUNS” or “DUNS+4” followed by the DUNS or DUNS+4 number that identifies the quoter’s name and address. The DUNS+4 is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at the discretion of the quoter to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see FAR Subpart 32.11) for the same concern. If the quoter does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one. A quoter within the United States may contact Dun and Bradstreet by calling 1-866-705-5711 or via the internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. A quoter located outside the United States must contact the local Dun and Bradstreet office for a DUNS number. The quoter should indicate that it is a quoter for a Government contract when contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

(k) System for Award Management. Unless exempted by the Contracting Officer, the quoter shall be registered in the SAM database prior to issuance of purchase order, during performance and through final payment. If the quoter does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered quoter. Quoters may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov.

(l) Requests for Information: The Contracting Officer will not notify unsuccessful quoters. Quoters may request information on purchase order(s) resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

ix. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation of Quotes—Commercial Items ADDENDUM https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/Subpart%2032_11.html#wp1043964 http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform https://www.acquisition.gov/

(a) The Government will issue a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quotation conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered, in accordance with FAR 13.106. The following factor(s) shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. Technical Acceptability that meets Government needs.

2. Price. Lowest price technically acceptable

(c) Notification. For acquisitions for which automatic notification is not provided through an electronic commerce method that employs widespread electronic public notice, notification to unsuccessful quoters shall be given only if requested or required by FAR 5.301.

(End of provision)

x. Quoters shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items (Nov 2017) Alternate I, with its offer.

xi. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items (Jan 2017) applies to this acquisition, no addenda has been done.

xii. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders— Commercial Items (DEVIATION 2013-O0019) (Jan 2018) applies to this acquisition.

xiii. The following clauses also apply 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 this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil

AMC Level Protest -- If you have complaints about this procurement, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve those concerns with the responsible contracting officer. However, you can also protest to Headquarters, AMC.

The HQ, AMC-Level Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the General Accounting Office or other external forum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO. The AMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 20 working days from filing. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103. Send protests (other than protests to the contracting officer) to:

Headquarters U.S. Army Materiel Command Office of Command Counsel 4400 Martin Road Rm: A6SE040.001 Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000 Fax: (256)450-8840

Clauses Incorporated by reference:

52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2016);

52.222-19 Child Labor – Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2018) http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated (Apr 2015) 52.222-50 Combatting Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) 52.225-14, Inconsistency Between English Version and Translation of Contract (Feb 2000);

52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran – Representation and Certification (Oct 2015) 52.229-6, Taxes -- Foreign Fixed-Price Contracts (Feb 2013);

252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials (Sep 2011);

252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Sept 2013);

252.203-7005, Representation relating to compensation of former DOD officials (Nov 2011);

252.209-7004, Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By the Government of A Terrorist Country (Oct 2015);

252.225-7041, Correspondence in English (Jun 1997);

252.229-7000, Invoices Exclusive Of Taxes or Duties (Jun 1997);

252.232-7008, Assignment of Claims (Overseas) (Jun 1997);

252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006);

252.233-7001, Choice of Law (Overseas) (Jun 1997) 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991)

xiv. The Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) is not applicable to this requirement.

xv. Solicitation Date: 10 April 2018 Close Response Date/Time/Location: No later than 16 April 2018 at 12:00PM local time at the 410th CSB Regional Contracting Office, Soto Cano Air Base, Comayagua, Honduras or thru email at the below email address(es).

xvi. Points of Contact: Jose Mendieta, Contract Specialist phone: (504) 2713-5123 Ext. 449-4574 e-mail: josesantos.mendieta.fn@mail.mil; Yesica M. Valladares, Contracting Officer, phone (504) 2713- 5123 Ext 449-5220, email Yesica.m.valladares.fn@mail.mil mailto:josesantos.mendieta.fn@mail.mil mailto:Yesica.m.valladares.fn@mail.mil

United States Army South (ARSOUTH) Beyond the Horizons El Salvador 2018 (BTH SLV 18)

Statement of Work (SOW) Non-potable Bulk Water Delivery

6 April 2018

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract under which the personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees.

The Contractor shall ensure that all contractor employees and subcontractor employees are medically and psychologically fit for performance of their duties.

1. 2 Description of Service/Introduction: The contactor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision and other items necessary to provide Non-potable Bulk Water deliveries as defined in this SOW.

1.2 Background: Non-potable Bulk Water Delivery Service for United States Army South (ARSOUTH, also referred to herein as “the Government”) in support of Beyond the Horizons El Salvador 2018 (BTH

SLV 18).

1.3 Objectives: The Contractor provides the Government with Non-potable Bulk Water deliveries.

1.4 Scope: Contractor shall provide non-personal services for Non-potable Bulk Water deliveries as specified in Attachment 1- Deliverable Schedule in coordination with the Contracting Officer (KO) and the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

1.5 Period of Performance: 28 Apr – 2 Aug 18

1.6 Recognized Holidays in El Salvador. The contractor shall provide services during the following recognize holidays.

1 May- Labor Day 3 May- Cross Day 7 May- Soldiers Day 10 May- Mother’s Day 17 Jun- Father’s Day 4-6 Aug- Celebrations of San Salvador

1.7 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting deliveries between the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Sunday.

1.8 Place of Performance: The deliveries shall be made to the location specified in Attachment 1- Delivery Schedule in coordination with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

1.9 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: ensure the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications;

monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property; and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

2. Specifications:

2.1 The Contractor shall provide non-personal services for Non-potable Bulk Water deliveries at the location and dates specified in Attachment 1- Delivery Schedule in coordination with the Contracting Officer (KO) and the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

2.2 Water Source: The contractor shall provide bulk water in the following order of preference: El Salvador Potable water system, fresh water from a flowing river 500’ upstream and 1 mile downstream from a town or village, or fresh water pulled from a local well.

2.2.1 The Contractor shall comply with all Salvadorian permits, law, and regulations for the extraction of their natural resources. The Contractor will notify the KO and COR about the places where the bulk water was obtained as requested.

2.2.2 Licenses and Permits:

2.2.2.1 Contractor Licenses and Permits. The Contractor shall, at no additional cost to the U.S.

Government, obtain all licenses and permits required for performance of work. Contractor shall comply with all applicable national, regional, and local laws, rules, and regulations. The Contractor shall submit proper documentation and evidence satisfactory to the KO or the COR demonstrating compliance with this requirement when directed by the KO or COR.

2.2.2.2 Sub-contractor Licenses and Permits. The Contractor shall inform the COR and KO in writing that all sub-contractors and others performing work. The Contractor shall submit a copy of the licenses and permits (if applies) to the KO and COR demonstrating compliance with this requirement when directed by the KO and/or COR.

2.2.3 Environmental Protection:

2.2.3.1 Pollution and Abatement Control. In order to present and provide for abatement and control of any environmental pollution arising from the activities in the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable pollution control and abatement policies, and all applicable provisions of the Local codes, regulations, and laws.

2.2.3.2 Environmental Protection. Environmental protection action required by this section shall consist of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment and performing all work required for the abatement and prevention of pollution during performance under this contract. For the purpose of this specification, environmental pollution is defined as the presence of chemical, physical, or biological elements or agents which adversely affect human health or welfare; unfavorably alter ecological balances; detrimentally impact on biological species and/or their habitat; or degrade the aesthetic and recreational value of the area.

2.2.3.3 Spills and Disposal. The Contractor shall not pollute storm or sewer lines; or swales with fuels, oils, bitumen, calcium chloride, acid, or other harmful materials. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to investigate and comply with all applicable Local laws concerning pollution of river and streams. All work under this contract shall be performed in such a manner that objectionable conditions shall not be created in streams through or adjacent to the project areas.

2.2.3.4 Waste Material. Waste material is defined as any material for which no use or reuse is intended and which is to be discarded. Disposal of hazardous waste, containers or components thereof, shall be in a hazardous waste disposal site only and no other location shall be utilized for such disposal. U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defined hazardous waste as a waste with properties that make it dangerous or capable of having a harmful effect on human health or the environment. Hazardous waste is generated from many sources, ranging from industrial manufacturing process wastes to batteries and may come in many forms, including liquids, solids gases, and sludges. Only hazardous waste sites which are permitted by the EPA, and/or the local government shall be utilized for such disposal actions. Contractor shall coordinate with local environmental agencies for disposal/storage activities. The Contractor shall maintain all required documentation related to hazardous material use and waste disposal in accordance with the all applicable pollution control and abatement policies, and all applicable provisions of the Local codes, regulations, and laws.

2.3 The Contractor shall have the equipment to measure the quantity of non-potable water being delivered to the designated water tanks at the FOB.

2.4. The Non-potable bulk water coming from a source close to a Mine or where heavy minerals are located cannot be obtained no closer than 500’ upstream and 1 mile downstream for delivery under this contract.

2.5 Water delivery: The Contractor shall delivery the non-potable water to water tanks located at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) at Miraflores Military Base. A daily delivery of non-potable bulk water according to Table 1 - Delivery schedule will be coordinated by the COR with a 24 hours notification via e-mail or phone.

2.6 OPSEC Awareness: If the Contractor, or a subcontractor, or employees of either disclose any information that disrupts or harms the Government's operations or activities, then the Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. By way of example, personnel shall not sketch or take photos of government facilities or activities, unless related to service to be provided. All government paper products and removable digital storage material that is received, generated, or stored during the contract will be destroyed completely when no longer needed to preclude recognition of information.

2.6.1 Advertisement and Social Media: The Contractor shall NOT post information to public website or social media locations, personal or professional, that in any way disclose names, locations, hotel data, participants, discussions, pictures, etc. before, during or after the contract period of performance without the express consent of the Government. The use of propaganda violates DOD Commercial Use of Imagery Guidelines stated at (http://www.defenseimagery.mil/products/DODimagery/commercialuse.html). The Contractor shall http://www.defenseimagery.mil/products/dodimagery/commercialuse.html not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any marketing tools to include its company website.

2.7 The Contractor shall follow all FOB speed limit restrictions while performing services at the FOB.

2.8 All spills of hazardous materials (oil, fuel, hydraulic fluids, etc) caused by the contractor during the performance of this contract shall be cleaned up and removed by the contractor at their own expenses.

3.0 Changes to the Contract: THE ONLY PERSON AUTHORIZED TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE CONTRACT IS THE KO. Failure to clear any changes to the contract with the KO IN ADVANCE of the requested change will result in the Government not being responsible for the charges, and non-payment to the Contractor. Accordingly, the KO shall be notified prior to any additional services/performances necessitating contract modification (that is, those resulting in changes to the terms of the contract). Purchases or changes by unauthorized persons will result in the contractor not receiving payment for costs incurred.

Attachment # 1

Deliverable Frequency # of Copies Medium/Format Submit To

2.2.2.1 Licenses

and Permits

As requested 1 Copy Via e-mail or hard KO/COR

2.2.1 The

Contractor will notify the KO and COR about the places where the bulk water was obtained

As requested 1 Copy Via e-mail or hard copy KO/COR

Table 1 - Deliverables Schedule

Start Date End Date UNIT/Location Bulk water

Delivery Daily Total Delivery

Gallons

28 Apr 18 28 Apr 18

FOB Miraflores, Zacatecoluca, La Paz Department 40,000 Gallons 40,000

1 May 18 7 May 18

FOB Miraflores, Zacatecoluca, La Paz Department 40,000 Gallons 280,000

8 May 18 2 Aug 18

FOB Miraflores, Zacatecoluca, La Paz Department 30,000 Gallons 2,610,000

ix. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation of Quotes—Commercial Items ADDENDUM