Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) Services for Kirtland Air Force Base

Second Question and Answers Document and Amendment 2 (4 November 2021). Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Attachment 1, Attachment 2, Attachment 3, and Attachment 7 have been updated. Second Question and Answers document is posted. Summary of Changes: 

1. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation: Changes to RFQ response deadline, PWS date, Wage Determination, and CLIN schedule
2. Attachment 1 - PWS: Revised version dated 29 October 2021 supercedes all previous versions. All changes are in red text
3. Attachment 2 – Workload Tables: Revisions to tables A3 and A6
4. Attachment 3 – Wage Determination: Most recent Wage Determination document is added
5. Attachment 7 – Pricing Schedule: CLINs updated
6. Question and Answer Document dated 4 November 2021: Includes summary of changes made associated with specific questions

Vendors shall acknowledge Amendment 2 of FA9401-21-Q-Z007 in their RFQ submission package. 

Forthcoming Changes (27 October 21)

1. RFQ response deadline extended to 5 November 21, pending completion of second round of questions and answers. Q&A document anticipated to be posted 1 November 21. 

Questions and Answers Document Posted (8 October 21)

1. A second question deadline has been added - 19 October 21 at 1200 MDT

Amendment 1 – Summary of Changes: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Attachment 1, Attachment 2, and Attachment 4 have been updated (7 October 21).

1. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation and Attachment 4: Deadline for responses extended to 29 October 2021
2. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation: DFARS 25223-7999, Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors added
3. Attachment 1: Paragraph 1.4.1 updated
4. Attachment 2: Workload Table A1A updated and Table A6 added

Vendors shall acknowledge Amendement 1 of FA9401-21-Q-Z007 in their RFQ submission package. 

A. COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION NOTICE
Requirement Title: KIRTLAND AFB – Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) Services
Solicitation Number: FA9401-21-Q-Z007
Response Deadline: Friday, 22 October 2021, 1600 PM (MDT)
Question Deadline: Monday, 4 October 2021, 1200 PM (MDT)
Contract Specialist: Stacey Lee, stacey.lee.2@us.af.mil
Contracting Officer: Leann Lopez, leann.lopez@us.af.mil
Quote Validity: Quotes shall be valid for 120 days after the Response Deadline

B. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (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.

2. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

3. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06/07-12-2021.

4. This acquisition is set-aside 100% for Small Business Competition.

5. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 562111, Solid Waste Collection, with a size standard of $41.5M. PSC Code S205.

6. Notice to Vendors: Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds area available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse a vendor for any costs.

C. REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
1. Description of requirement: See Attachment 1 – Performance Work Statement (PWS) “KAFB ISWM PWS” dated 7 September 2021.

2. Schedule of Services:
a. The Schedule of Services is identified in Appendix A.
b. Acceptance/ FOB Point for all CLINS is: DESTINATION
c. New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax (NMGRT) may be applicable to the proposed effort. For assistance in determining the extent to which NMGRT may apply and applicable rates, contact the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department, 5301 Central Ave., NE, PO Box 8485, Albuquerque NM 87198, (505)841- 6200, http://www.tax.newmexico.gov/Businesses/gross-receipts.aspx.

3. Attachments:
a. Attachment 1 – KAFB ISWM PWS dated 7 September 2021.
b. Attachment 2 – “KAFB ISWM Appendices A-B Work Load Tables A1A through A6 and B1”
c. Attachment 3 – Wage Determination 2015-5443 Rev 13 dated 3 August 2021
d. Attachment 4 – FAR 52.212-1 Addendum
e. Attachment 5 – Evaluation Factors for Award
f. Attachment 6 – Mission Essential Contractor Services Memorandum
g. Attachment 7 – Pricing Schedule
h. Attachment 8 – Question Spreadsheet

4. Other Information
a. Contractors are currently required to enter Kirtland AFB through the contractor gate located off Gibson Boulevard, west of the Carlisle Gate. Current wait times at this gate average approximately 1 hour, but may occasionally be longer. Vendors should take this into account as they develop their pricing.
b. A brief virtual site tour video is available for Vendors to view. Vendors should email the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer to request a link to DoD SAFE in order to download the video.

****Reference Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Document attached to this posting and attachments 1 through 8 for clauses, provisions, and further instructions.

Forthcoming Changes (27 October 21)

1. RFQ response deadline extended to 5 November 21, pending completion of second round of questions and answers. Q&A document anticipated to be posted 1 November 21. 

Questions and Answers Document Posted (8 October 21)

1. A second question deadline has been added - 19 October 21 at 1200 MDT

Amendment 1 – Summary of Changes: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Attachment 1, Attachment 2, and Attachment 4 have been updated (7 October 21).

1. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation and Attachment 4: Deadline for responses extended to 29 October 2021
2. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation: DFARS 25223-7999, Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors added
3. Attachment 1: Paragraph 1.4.1 updated
4. Attachment 2: Workload Table A1A updated and Table A6 added

Vendors shall acknowledge Amendement 1 of FA9401-21-Q-Z007 in their RFQ submission package. 

A. COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION NOTICE
Requirement Title: KIRTLAND AFB – Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) Services
Solicitation Number: FA9401-21-Q-Z007
Response Deadline: Friday, 22 October 2021, 1600 PM (MDT)
Question Deadline: Monday, 4 October 2021, 1200 PM (MDT)
Contract Specialist: Stacey Lee, stacey.lee.2@us.af.mil
Contracting Officer: Leann Lopez, leann.lopez@us.af.mil
Quote Validity: Quotes shall be valid for 120 days after the Response Deadline

B. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (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.

2. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

3. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06/07-12-2021.

4. This acquisition is set-aside 100% for Small Business Competition.

5. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 562111, Solid Waste Collection, with a size standard of $41.5M. PSC Code S205.

6. Notice to Vendors: Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds area available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse a vendor for any costs.

C. REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
1. Description of requirement: See Attachment 1 – Performance Work Statement (PWS) “KAFB ISWM PWS” dated 7 September 2021.

2. Schedule of Services:
a. The Schedule of Services is identified in Appendix A.
b. Acceptance/ FOB Point for all CLINS is: DESTINATION
c. New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax (NMGRT) may be applicable to the proposed effort. For assistance in determining the extent to which NMGRT may apply and applicable rates, contact the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department, 5301 Central Ave., NE, PO Box 8485, Albuquerque NM 87198, (505)841- 6200, http://www.tax.newmexico.gov/Businesses/gross-receipts.aspx.

3. Attachments:
a. Attachment 1 – KAFB ISWM PWS dated 7 September 2021.
b. Attachment 2 – “KAFB ISWM Appendices A-B Work Load Tables A1A through A6 and B1”
c. Attachment 3 – Wage Determination 2015-5443 Rev 13 dated 3 August 2021
d. Attachment 4 – FAR 52.212-1 Addendum
e. Attachment 5 – Evaluation Factors for Award
f. Attachment 6 – Mission Essential Contractor Services Memorandum
g. Attachment 7 – Pricing Schedule
h. Attachment 8 – Question Spreadsheet

4. Other Information
a. Contractors are currently required to enter Kirtland AFB through the contractor gate located off Gibson Boulevard, west of the Carlisle Gate. Current wait times at this gate average approximately 1 hour, but may occasionally be longer. Vendors should take this into account as they develop their pricing.
b. A brief virtual site tour video is available for Vendors to view. Vendors should email the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer to request a link to DoD SAFE in order to download the video.

****Reference Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Document attached to this posting and attachments 1 through 8 for clauses, provisions, and further instructions.

Questions and Answers Document Posted (8 October 21)

1. A second question deadline has been added - 19 October 21 at 1200 MDT

Amendment 1 – Summary of Changes: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Attachment 1, Attachment 2, and Attachment 4 have been updated (7 October 21).

1. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation and Attachment 4: Deadline for responses extended to 29 October 2021
2. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation: DFARS 25223-7999, Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors added
3. Attachment 1: Paragraph 1.4.1 updated
4. Attachment 2: Workload Table A1A updated and Table A6 added

Vendors shall acknowledge Amendement 1 of FA9401-21-Q-Z007 in their RFQ submission package. 

A. COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION NOTICE
Requirement Title: KIRTLAND AFB – Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) Services
Solicitation Number: FA9401-21-Q-Z007
Response Deadline: Friday, 22 October 2021, 1600 PM (MDT)
Question Deadline: Monday, 4 October 2021, 1200 PM (MDT)
Contract Specialist: Stacey Lee, stacey.lee.2@us.af.mil
Contracting Officer: Leann Lopez, leann.lopez@us.af.mil
Quote Validity: Quotes shall be valid for 120 days after the Response Deadline

B. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (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.

2. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

3. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06/07-12-2021.

4. This acquisition is set-aside 100% for Small Business Competition.

5. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 562111, Solid Waste Collection, with a size standard of $41.5M. PSC Code S205.

6. Notice to Vendors: Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds area available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse a vendor for any costs.

C. REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
1. Description of requirement: See Attachment 1 – Performance Work Statement (PWS) “KAFB ISWM PWS” dated 7 September 2021.

2. Schedule of Services:
a. The Schedule of Services is identified in Appendix A.
b. Acceptance/ FOB Point for all CLINS is: DESTINATION
c. New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax (NMGRT) may be applicable to the proposed effort. For assistance in determining the extent to which NMGRT may apply and applicable rates, contact the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department, 5301 Central Ave., NE, PO Box 8485, Albuquerque NM 87198, (505)841- 6200, http://www.tax.newmexico.gov/Businesses/gross-receipts.aspx.

3. Attachments:
a. Attachment 1 – KAFB ISWM PWS dated 7 September 2021.
b. Attachment 2 – “KAFB ISWM Appendices A-B Work Load Tables A1A through A6 and B1”
c. Attachment 3 – Wage Determination 2015-5443 Rev 13 dated 3 August 2021
d. Attachment 4 – FAR 52.212-1 Addendum
e. Attachment 5 – Evaluation Factors for Award
f. Attachment 6 – Mission Essential Contractor Services Memorandum
g. Attachment 7 – Pricing Schedule
h. Attachment 8 – Question Spreadsheet

4. Other Information
a. Contractors are currently required to enter Kirtland AFB through the contractor gate located off Gibson Boulevard, west of the Carlisle Gate. Current wait times at this gate average approximately 1 hour, but may occasionally be longer. Vendors should take this into account as they develop their pricing.
b. A brief virtual site tour video is available for Vendors to view. Vendors should email the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer to request a link to DoD SAFE in order to download the video.

****Reference Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Document attached to this posting and attachments 1 through 8 for clauses, provisions, and further instructions.

Amendment 1 – Summary of Changes: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Attachment 1, Attachment 2, and Attachment 4 have been updated (7 October 21).

1. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation and Attachment 4: Deadline for responses extended to 29 October 2021
2. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation: DFARS 25223-7999, Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors added
3. Attachment 1: Paragraph 1.4.1 updated
4. Attachment 2: Workload Table A1A updated and Table A6 added

Vendors shall acknowledge Amendement 1 of FA9401-21-Q-Z007 in their RFQ submission package. 

A. COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION NOTICE
Requirement Title: KIRTLAND AFB – Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) Services
Solicitation Number: FA9401-21-Q-Z007
Response Deadline: Friday, 22 October 2021, 1600 PM (MDT)
Question Deadline: Monday, 4 October 2021, 1200 PM (MDT)
Contract Specialist: Stacey Lee, stacey.lee.2@us.af.mil
Contracting Officer: Leann Lopez, leann.lopez@us.af.mil
Quote Validity: Quotes shall be valid for 120 days after the Response Deadline

B. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (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.

2. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

3. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06/07-12-2021.

4. This acquisition is set-aside 100% for Small Business Competition.

5. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 562111, Solid Waste Collection, with a size standard of $41.5M. PSC Code S205.

6. Notice to Vendors: Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds area available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse a vendor for any costs.

C. REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
1. Description of requirement: See Attachment 1 – Performance Work Statement (PWS) “KAFB ISWM PWS” dated 7 September 2021.

2. Schedule of Services:
a. The Schedule of Services is identified in Appendix A.
b. Acceptance/ FOB Point for all CLINS is: DESTINATION
c. New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax (NMGRT) may be applicable to the proposed effort. For assistance in determining the extent to which NMGRT may apply and applicable rates, contact the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department, 5301 Central Ave., NE, PO Box 8485, Albuquerque NM 87198, (505)841- 6200, http://www.tax.newmexico.gov/Businesses/gross-receipts.aspx.

3. Attachments:
a. Attachment 1 – KAFB ISWM PWS dated 7 September 2021.
b. Attachment 2 – “KAFB ISWM Appendices A-B Work Load Tables A1A through A6 and B1”
c. Attachment 3 – Wage Determination 2015-5443 Rev 13 dated 3 August 2021
d. Attachment 4 – FAR 52.212-1 Addendum
e. Attachment 5 – Evaluation Factors for Award
f. Attachment 6 – Mission Essential Contractor Services Memorandum
g. Attachment 7 – Pricing Schedule
h. Attachment 8 – Question Spreadsheet

4. Other Information
a. Contractors are currently required to enter Kirtland AFB through the contractor gate located off Gibson Boulevard, west of the Carlisle Gate. Current wait times at this gate average approximately 1 hour, but may occasionally be longer. Vendors should take this into account as they develop their pricing.
b. A brief virtual site tour video is available for Vendors to view. Vendors should email the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer to request a link to DoD SAFE in order to download the video.

****Reference Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Document attached to this posting and attachments 1 through 8 for clauses, provisions, and further instructions.

A. COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION NOTICE
Requirement Title: KIRTLAND AFB – Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) Services
Solicitation Number: FA9401-21-Q-Z007
Response Deadline: Friday, 22 October 2021, 1600 PM (MDT)
Question Deadline: Monday, 4 October 2021, 1200 PM (MDT)
Contract Specialist: Stacey Lee, stacey.lee.2@us.af.mil
Contracting Officer: Leann Lopez, leann.lopez@us.af.mil
Quote Validity: Quotes shall be valid for 120 days after the Response Deadline

B. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (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.

2. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

3. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06/07-12-2021.

4. This acquisition is set-aside 100% for Small Business Competition.

5. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 562111, Solid Waste Collection, with a size standard of $41.5M. PSC Code S205.

6. Notice to Vendors: Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds area available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse a vendor for any costs.

C. REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
1. Description of requirement: See Attachment 1 – Performance Work Statement (PWS) “KAFB ISWM PWS” dated 7 September 2021.

2. Schedule of Services:
a. The Schedule of Services is identified in Appendix A.
b. Acceptance/ FOB Point for all CLINS is: DESTINATION
c. New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax (NMGRT) may be applicable to the proposed effort. For assistance in determining the extent to which NMGRT may apply and applicable rates, contact the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department, 5301 Central Ave., NE, PO Box 8485, Albuquerque NM 87198, (505)841- 6200, http://www.tax.newmexico.gov/Businesses/gross-receipts.aspx.

3. Attachments:
a. Attachment 1 – KAFB ISWM PWS dated 7 September 2021.
b. Attachment 2 – “KAFB ISWM Appendices A-B Work Load Tables A1A through A7 and B1”
c. Attachment 3 – Wage Determination 2015-5443 Rev 13 dated 3 August 2021
d. Attachment 4 – FAR 52.212-1 Addendum
e. Attachment 5 – Evaluation Factors for Award
f. Attachment 6 – Mission Essential Contractor Services Memorandum
g. Attachment 7 – Pricing Schedule
h. Attachment 8 – Question Spreadsheet

4. Other Information
a. Contractors are currently required to enter Kirtland AFB through the contractor gate located off Gibson Boulevard, west of the Carlisle Gate. Current wait times at this gate average approximately 1 hour, but may occasionally be longer. Vendors should take this into account as they develop their pricing.
b. A brief virtual site tour video is available for Vendors to view. Vendors should email the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer to request a link to DoD SAFE in order to download the video.

****Reference Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Document attached to this posting and attachments 1 through 7 for clauses, provisions, and further instructions.