Industrial Hygienist Services for National Guard Bureau Industrial Hygiene Region Northeast (Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island (Area 2))

Synopsis:

"PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED."

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. The solicitation number is W912K6-16-Q-0081 and is issued as Request for Quotation (RFQ) unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-89. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541620 with a small business size standard of $15.0 M. This requirement is a [Small Business] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit quotes. This requirement will be awarded on an all or none basis as a commercial Service Fixed Price purchase order under procedures on FAR Parts 12 and 13. Offer must be valid for 30 days.

The work covered under this requirement is subject to the Service Contract Act of 1965, and Massachusetts Wage Determination No. 2005-2259, Revision No.: 18, Date of Revision: 12/29/2015, Connecticut Wage Determination No. 2005-2089, Revision No. 23, Date of Revision 12/29/2015 and Rhode Island Wage Determination No. 2005-2467, Revision No. 17, Date of Revision 12/29/15, are applicable to and will be incorporated into this requirement.. Please provide detailed specifications on how you will accomplish the requested services for a Technical Evaluation to ensure your offer will meet our needs.

Requirements:

The contractor will provide the necessary personnel and materials required to conduct baseline, annual and special Industrial Hygiene (IH) Surveys and to prepare a comprehensive report for the specified facilities in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work (SOW). The contractor should be able to perform IH Surveys and submit final reports IAW the SOW. Scheduling of surveys must be performed within six (6) weeks after contracts has been awarded. All final reports and supporting documents must be completed no later than (NLT) sixty (60) days after the last survey has been completed.

Contract Type and Evaluation Criteria: (See Section 1.3 of SOW)

Basis for award is "Best Value" with the quote that provides the greatest overall benefit to the government with consideration of price, past performance and technical capability and acceptability.. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541620 with a small business size standard of $15.0 M.

Format of Quotation:

The offeror must submit their quotes based on the format (each facility for each state must be quoted individually as per enclosed (Enclosure No. 3 to the announcement) Excel document titled "Pricing per Facility (Example)" for quote submission.

Destination/Delivery: See enclosed SOW (Enclosure No. 1 to the announcement) for facilities/description as surveys will be conducted at multiple locations.

Period of Delivery: Sixty Days after completion of surveys, not to exceed six (6) month in its entirety.

Notes:

Interested offerors must be registered in SAM. To register go to: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. System for Award Management (SAM) SAM.gov REGISTRATION IS FREE: There is NO FEE to register, or maintain your registration, in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). If you receive an email from a company claiming to represent SAM.gov, be cautious. If you get an e-mail from a company offering to help you register in SAM.gov asking you to contact them and pay them money, be cautious. These messages are not from the Federal Government. It is FREE TO REGISTER in SAM.gov for any entity. You will need your DUNS number to register. Instructions for registering are on the web page provided.

The solicitation and associated information and the plans and specifications will be available only from the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website on-line at https://www.fbo.gov/. FedBizOpps is a web-based dissemination tool designed to safeguard acquisition-related information for all Federal agencies. Interested bidders must register with FedBizOpps before accessing the system. FedBizOpps registration requires the following information: 1) Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN), 2) DUNS Number and CAGE Code, 3) Telephone Number, 4) Email address. Registration instructions can be found on the FedBizOpps website at https://www.fbo.gov/downloads/FBO_Vendor_Guide.pdf

Applicable Clauses/Regulations:
 
52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)
This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/
52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference
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): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/
52.204-7, System for Award Management.
52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance
52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance.
52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror -- Commercial applies to this acquisition.
52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Quotes will be evaluated on technical acceptability and price.
Offeror must include a completed copy of the provision at
52.212-3 Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with its offer or have an Online Representations and Certification Application which is current.
52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.
52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial applies to this acquisition.
52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons
52.233-3, Protest after Award.
52.233-4, Applicable law for Breach of Contract Claim.
52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside
52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation.
52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation on First-Tier Subcontract Awards
52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interests when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment
52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation.
52.222-3, Convict Labor.
52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies.
52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities.
52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.
52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities
52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards
52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires
52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658
52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information
52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while driving.
52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases.
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer
52.225-18, Place of Manufacture
52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representations
52.232-40-Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors
52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation.
52.246-16, Responsibility for Supplies
52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination
252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights
252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Official
252.203-7996, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Required Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements - Representation.
252.203-7997, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Required Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements
252.204-7004 Alt A, System for Award Management applies to this acquisition.
252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls,
252.204- 7011, Alternative Line Item Structure
252.204-7012Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting
252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support
252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program
252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports
252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions
252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payment
252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items (JUN 2013)
252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea

Site Visit: No site visit required.

Quote Submission:

Quotes shall be submitted by email to Mr. Gilberto Resto, Contracting Specialist, at ng.md.mdarng.list.uspfo-arpc@mail.mil; no later than SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 0800 AM EST. Quotes shall be clearly marked RFQ W912K6-16-Q-0081. Offerors are hereby notified that if their quotes are not received by the date, time, and location specified in this announcement, it will not be considered by the agency. Telephone request will not be considered. It is the responsibility of the offeror to view the website for any changes or amendments to this SOW.
 
Question Submission:

Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted via email to Mr. Gilbert Resto at ng.md.mdarng.list.uspfo-arpc@mail.mil no later than September 09, 2016 0800 AM EST. Questions not received within the allowable time may not be considered.

Point of Contact:

USPFO for Maryland, Contracting Division at ng.md.mdarng.list.uspfo-arpc@mail.mil.
Contracting Office Address:
USP&FO for Maryland,
Purchasing and Contracting Division
301 Old Bay Lane
State Military Reservation
Havre de Grace, Maryland 21078-4003
United States

Primary Point of Contact:

Mr. Gilberto Resto
Contract Specialist
ng.md.mdarng.list.uspfo-arpc@mail.mil

ENCLOSURES:

1. Statement of Work
2. Facility Information By State (MA, CT and RI)
3. Pricing Spreadsheet Example
4. MA Wage Determination No. 2005-2259, Revision No. 18
5. CT Wage Determination No. 2005-2389, Revision No. 23
6. RI Wage Determination No. 2005-2467, Revision No. 17
7. Northeast Region/Area Map