Notice of Award- W91ZLK-12-T-0217

Amendment to Solicitation W91ZLK-12-T-0217 Mobile Decontamination Trailer
The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to questions submitted by several interested vendors. Below, each question is followed by the clarification given by the end user of the trailer.
Q: Is the intended use as a work shower (daily use) unit, or an incident response (spill or exposure event) unit?
A: Incident response (spill or exposure event)
Q: Will the trailer be required to be mobile while laden (tanks full), or simply be moved from site to site "dry" and then prepared for operations in a semi-stationary location?
A: Mobile while laden (tanks full)
Q: What are the shower requirements (number of stalls, fixture requirements, curtains, gender separation, etc.)?
A: At least 2 shower stalls with curtains and basic shower fixtures; no gender specific separation necessary
Q: What are the requirements of the on-board air conditioning system?
A: High efficiency, ceiling mounted A/C unit with lockable thermostat cover
Q: Is there a requirement for heating the water in the Aluminum Fresh Water Tank (on-board diesel or LP water heaters)?
A: The water from the fresh water tank, at a minimum needs to be able to go through the hot water system, when the sinks and shower are used then that water needs to be able to be heated. Propane, diesel or LP water heaters are all acceptable.
Q: Are there requirements for filtration of the fresh water?
A: We prefer the filtered discharge system that uses the Micron cartridge filters. This allows the waste to drain into the waste tank and the waste pump sends the waste water through the filtered discharge system.
Q: Is the requirement "wire for baseboard heat (to include interior electric baseboard heaters, heat strips line)" stating that pre-wire for future installation of heater units should be completed, or that electric baseboard heaters should be included in the proposal?
A: Electric baseboard heaters should be included.
Q: What are the associated requirements (referencing the above question)?
A: Standard wiring for baseboard heaters and the cold weather package, which adds the actual baseboard heaters.
Q: What does the "Cold Weather Package" requirement consist of?
A: The cold weather package includes interior electric baseboard heaters and heat strip, which are applied to the fresh waste tanks. The exterior of the tanks are foam insulated.
Q: What are the requirements for the following rooms? Any seating, storage/shelving, clothing or material refuse, gender separation, etc.?
A: Listed below
Equipment Room:
Mixing valve
On-Demand Propane Heating
Filtered Discharge System
Chrome Floor Drain

Shower Room:
At least 2 shower w/ curtains and/or Doors
Chrome Floor Drains
Waterproof Progress Lighting

Dirty Room:
Chrome Floor Drain
Floor mounted Bench
Lockable Vanity with stainless steel sink and Faucet
Clothes Hooks
Filter System
Fluorescent Lighting
Safety Glass Mirror
Skylight

Clean Room:
Chrome Floor Drain
Wall Lockers
Clothes Hooks
Fluorescent Lighting
Safety Glass Mirror
Floor Mounted Bench
Skylight

Q: No specification for filtration. Does this need to be set up for 2 Stage Asbestos (50/5 microns), 2 Stage Lead/Heavy Mineral Filtration or both?

A: No specification for either of those filtration systems, however, the trailer must include, at a minimum, a filtration system that drains the waste/water into a waste tank and then through some sort of filtrations system process. The DECON waste/water will then be disposed of based on state/local guidelines.


Q: Is the generator to be mounted on the tongue of the trailer or to be located within the Equipment room?

A: The generator needs to be on the tongue of the trailer.

Q: What is the total numbers of showers to be included in the shower room?

A: 2 total showers.


The terms and conditions set forth in this original combined synopsis/solicitation remain unchanged. Quotations must be signed, dated, and received by 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday June 18, 2012, via email, to Kirstin.b.hazlewood.civ@mail.mil (preferred method), or via U.S. Mail at
US Army Contracting Command- Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Installation Contracting Division, Attention Kirstin B. Hazlewood, 4118 Susquehanna Avenue, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD, 21005-3013.

All quotations from responsible sources will be fully considered. Vendors who are not registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) or the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA), https://orca.bpn.gov , prior to award will NOT be considered.

Vendors may register with CCR by calling 1-800-334-3414 or online at www.bpn.gov/CCR

For questions concerning this Request for Quotation, contact Kirstin B. Hazlewood, Contracting Specialist, via email at Kirstin.b.hazlewood.civ@mail.mil.

NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS OR QUESTIONS WILL BE HONORED.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

W91ZLK-12-T-0217 Mobile Decontamination Trailer
This 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 05-58. The solicitation number for this requirement is W91ZLK-12-T-0217. This requirement has been deemed a 100% small business set-aside under the associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 336214, Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing, and the Small Business Size Standard 500 employees. The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed Price purchase order under FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This procurement will be evaluated as lowest price technically acceptable, for the procurement of the following:
One (1) Mobile Decontamination Trailer
Equipment Overview: The mobile decontamination trailer will be used to support daily stockpile operations at chemical storage sites. It must include the following:
Standard Options:
Minimum 8'x20' Steel Frame
Minimum Entrance/Exit Doors (2)
Waste Tank 400 gallons or more with Sight Glass (Foam Insulated)
Night Lighting for Doors
Lockable Thermostat for A/C
Aluminum Fresh Water Tank 235 gallons or more
Step Assemblies with Handrails
Minimum 5 year Warranty on Steel Frame
Fresh Water Connection
Wired for Baseboard Heat (to include interior electric baseboard heaters, heat strips line)

Additional Options:
Heat Trace " Brass Fittings
Eye Wash Station
Fold-up Porch Steps (2)
Cold Weather Package
Generator (At least 10KW)

At a minimum, the trailer must include the following rooms:
Equipment Room
Shower Room
Dirty Room
Clean

NOTES to Offerors: Offers shall submit equipment capabilities and standard warranty. Note the lead time or approximate delivery date.

Acceptance shall be at destination.
Shipping shall be FOB Destination to Pueblo Chemical Depot, Pueblo, CO 81006.

The following provisions and clauses will be incorporated by reference:

52.209-6 protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment
52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items

52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items
The contract will be awarded to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). The technical evaluation will be a determination based on information furnished by the vendor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the offer. The Government reserves the right to make an award without discussions.

52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items
An offeror shall complete only paragraph (l) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) through (k) of this provision.
252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items

ADDENDUM to 52.212-4
52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal
52.223-11 Ozone Depleting Substances
52.247-34 FOB Destination
252-211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation
52.212-5, Contract terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses cited in this clause are applicable:
52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (41 U.S.C 253S and 10 U.S .C.2402)
52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside
52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns
52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting
52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies
52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
52.222-26 Equal Opportunity
52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Disabled Veterans
52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities
52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era
52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchase
52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration
252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (APR 2007) The following additional DFAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable:
52.203-3 Gratuities
252.225-7000 Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate
252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payment Program
252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities
252.225-7015 Preference of Domestic Hand and Measuring Tools
252.225-7021 Trade Agreements
252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests

EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FROM MARYLAND RETAIL SALES AND USE TAX (JUL 1999) (APG 52.0229-4100) Exemption Certificate No. 30005004 covers exemption from Maryland Retail Sales and Use Tax

The full text of FAR and DFAR references may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil

SUBMISSION PROCEDURES:
All questions must be submitted via email to Kirstin.b.hazlewood.civ@mail.mil by 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Thursday May 24, 2012.

Quotations must be signed, dated, and received by 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday June 18, 2012, via email, to Kirstin.b.hazlewood.civ@mail.mil (preferred method), or via U.S. Mail at
US Army Contracting Command- Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Installation Contracting Division, Attention Kirstin B. Hazlewood, 4118 Susquehanna Avenue, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD, 21005-3013.

All quotations from responsible sources will be fully considered. Vendors who are not registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) or the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA), https://orca.bpn.gov , prior to award will NOT be considered.

Vendors may register with CCR by calling 1-800-334-3414 or online at www.bpn.gov/CCR

For questions concerning this Request for Quotation, contact Kirstin B. Hazlewood, Contracting Specialist, via email at Kirstin.b.hazlewood.civ@mail.mil.

NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS OR QUESTIONS WILL BE HONORED.