Refuse Collection and Disposal Services, USAF, Space Coast, FL

1. The 45th Contracting Squadron, Patrick AFB, FL is in the process of identifyinginterested sources and structuring the acquisition strategy for a potential requirement to provide refuse collection and disposal services for Patrick AFB, Cape Canaveral AFS (CCAFS), Malabar AFS, and Kennedy Space Center to include detachment locations, all within the Space Coast area of the state of Florida. Current contract services expire on 30 Sep 2008. The potential requirement could result in a long term contract, one (1) base year with four (4) options; magnitude estimated at less than $5 million. Multiple awards are not anticipated.



2. The Government is seeking information and comments from industry on various topics, which will be used to refine the requirement and acquisition strategy to include the following:



a. The Government is contemplating a firm-fixed price type of contract for refuse pick-up and disposal services.

b. Market research shows that this service is common within the national marketplace and commercial in nature. We plan to solicit for a contract established under common commercial practices, terms and conditions.

c. Of particular interest to the Government is how contractors plan to accomplish/typically accomplish refuse pick-up and disposal services as well as how contractors determine pick-up frequencies to fulfill requirements similar to what is desired at the required locations.



3. The following current line item structure and monthly estimated quantities are provided for comments/information:



a. CCAFS:



1. Collect and Dispose of Refuse from _199____Industrial Base Containers

2. Collect/Dispose Refuse from __7____ Roll Off Containers

3. Tipping Fees for Base (direct reimbursement to be paid to the contractor upon receipt of paid tipping fee receipt).

4. Provide Unscheduled Collection for Special Events.



b. Patrick AFB:



1. Collect and Dispose of Refuse from _93_Industrial-type Dumpster Containers

2. Collect and Dispose of Refuse from _524_ Military Family Housing Units

3. Collect/Dispose Refuse from __7__ Roll Off Containers

4. Collect/Dispose Refuse from __96__ 30-55 Gallon Containers

5. Collect/Dispose Refuse from __1__ Compactor

6. Tipping Fees for Military Family Housing (direct reimbursement to be paid to the contractor upon receipt of paid tipping fee receipt).

7. Tipping Fees for Base (direct reimbursement to be paid to the contractor upon receipt of paid tipping fee receipt).

8. Provide Unscheduled Collection for Special Events.



c. KSC/Malabar AFS/Detachments as required



1. Collect and Dispose of Refuse from _223_Industrial Base Containers.

2. Collect/Dispose Refuse from __2__ Roll Off Containers

3. Tipping Fees for Base (direct reimbursement to be paid to the contractor upon receipt of paid tipping fee receipt).

4. Provide Unscheduled Collection for Special Events.

5. Front Load Compactor Truck; Average annual tonnage; 2500

Average number of trips 285

6. Rolloff trucks; Average annual tonnage; 140; average number of trips 3







4. Suggestions regarding structure and content of the performance work statement (PWS) are requested from industry in order to assist with making it consistent with commercial practices and beneficial to the Government.



5. Firms responding to this sources sought notice must (1) state whether they are a small or large business based on the size standard above; if applicable, identify subcontractors to be used and their anticipated responsibilities; (2) indicate all of the following small business status categories that apply: Small Disadvantaged (SDB), Woman-owned Small Business (WOSB), 8(a) firm, HUB Zone firm, Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (SDVOB), Historically Black College and University or Minority Institution (HBCU/MI); (3) provide experience in the form of an outline of previous projects for specific relevant work completed or currently being performed of equivalent magnitude including contract numbers, description of work, points of contact, and phone numbers; professional qualifications and specific experience of personnel identified to perform the work; and (4) any other pertinent information which would enable the government to assess a firms capabilities. Because the government reserves the right to set this acquisition aside for small business, 8(a) firms, HUB Zone firms or Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business based on the responses it receives, it is imperative that firms respond with the required information for capabilities to be accurately evaluated. Please limit responses to no more than 10 pages, nothing larger than spiral bound. Electronic information media is encouraged. Three ring binder type information packages will not be accepted.



6. This synopsis is for planning purposes only and is NOT to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for information solicited hereunder. At this time, no solicitation exists. Submit all responses to this notice to the point of contact listed below. All information included in offeror responses should be specific to this Sources Sought Synopis.



7. Please submit your responses no later than 31 March 2007. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Dirck G. Storms, 45 CONS/LGCAB, e-mail: Dirck.Storms@patrick.af.mil. Phone calls will not be accepted.



More information can be obtained at http://ibsr.ksc.nasa.gov/IBSR/default.cfm, which is a website dedicated to the debundling and recompetition of the Joint Base Operations Services Contract (J-BOSC) currently providing services to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, KSC, and the United States Air Force 45th Space Wing.

1. The 45th Contracting Squadron, Patrick AFB, FL is in the process of identifyinginterested sources and structuring the acquisition strategy for a potential requirement to provide refuse collection and disposal services for Patrick AFB, Cape Canaveral AFS (CCAFS), Malabar AFS, and Kennedy Space Center to include detachment locations, all within the ?Space Coast? area of the state of Florida. Current contract services expire on 30 Sep 2008. The potential requirement could result in a long term contract, one (1) base year with four (4) options; magnitude estimated at less than $5 million. Multiple awards are not anticipated.



2. The Government is seeking information and comments from industry on various topics, which will be used to refine the requirement and acquisition strategy to include the following:



a. The Government is contemplating a firm-fixed price type of contract for refuse pick-up and disposal services.

b. Market research shows that this service is common within the national marketplace and commercial in nature. We plan to solicit for a contract established under common commercial practices, terms and conditions.

c. Of particular interest to the Government is how contractors plan to accomplish/typically accomplish refuse pick-up and disposal services as well as how contractors determine pick-up frequencies to fulfill requirements similar to what is desired at the required locations.



3. The following current line item structure and monthly estimated quantities are provided for comments/information:



a. CCAFS:



1. Collect and Dispose of Refuse from _199____Industrial Base Containers

2. Collect/Dispose Refuse from __7____ Roll Off Containers

3. Tipping Fees for Base (direct reimbursement to be paid to the contractor upon receipt of paid tipping fee receipt).

4. Provide Unscheduled Collection for Special Events.



b. Patrick AFB:



1. Collect and Dispose of Refuse from _7_Industrial Base Containers

2. Collect and Dispose of Refuse from _524_ Military Family Housing Units

3. Collect/Dispose Refuse from __30__ Roll Off Containers

4. Tipping Fees for Military Family Housing (direct reimbursement to be paid to the contractor upon receipt of paid tipping fee receipt).

5. Tipping Fees for Base (direct reimbursement to be paid to the contractor upon receipt of paid tipping fee receipt).

6. Provide Unscheduled Collection for Special Events.



c. KSC/Malabar AFS/Detachments as required



1. Collect and Dispose of Refuse from Industrial Base

Containers

2. Collect/Dispose Refuse from installation Roll Off Containers

3. Tipping Fees for Base (direct reimbursement to be paid to the

contractor upon receipt of paid tipping fee receipt).

4. Provide Unscheduled Collection for Special Events.





4. Suggestions regarding structure and content of the performance work statement (PWS) are requested from industry in order to assist with making it consistent with commercial practices and beneficial to the Government.



5. Firms responding to this sources sought notice must (1) state whether they are a small or large business based on the size standard above; if applicable, identify subcontractors to be used and their anticipated responsibilities; (2) indicate all of the following small business status categories that apply: Small Disadvantaged (SDB), Woman-owned Small Business (WOSB), 8(a) firm, HUB Zone firm, Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (SDVOB), Historically Black College and University or Minority Institution (HBCU/MI); (3) provide experience in the form of an outline of previous projects for specific relevant work completed or currently being performed of equivalent magnitude including contract numbers, description of work, points of contact, and phone numbers; professional qualifications and specific experience of personnel identified to perform the work; and (4) any other pertinent information which would enable the government to assess a firms capabilities. Because the government reserves the right to set this acquisition aside for small business, 8(a) firms, HUB Zone firms or Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business based on the responses it receives, it is imperative that firms respond with the required information for capabilities to be accurately evaluated. Please limit responses to no more than 10 pages, nothing larger than spiral bound. Electronic information media is encouraged. Three ring binder type information packages will not be accepted.



6. This synopsis is for planning purposes only and is NOT to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for information solicited hereunder. At this time, no solicitation exists. Submit all responses to this notice to the point of contact listed below. All information included in offeror responses should be specific to this Sources Sought Synopis.



7. Please submit your responses no later than 31 March 2007. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Dirck G. Storms, 45 CONS/LGCAB, e-mail: Dirck.Storms@patrick.af.mil. Phone calls will not be accepted.



More information can be obtained at http://ibsr.ksc.nasa.gov/IBSR/default.cfm, which is a website dedicated to the debundling and recompetition of the Joint Base Operations Services Contract (J-BOSC) currently providing services to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, KSC, and the United States Air Force 45th Space Wing.

Document Type: Sources Sought NoticeSolicitation Number: FA2521-07-R-8507

Date: 1 March 2007

Posted Date: 1 March 2007

Original Response Date: 31 March 2007

Current Response Date:

Original Archive Date:

Current Archive Date:

Classification Code:

NAICS Code: 562111 ? Solid Waste Collection



1. The 45th Contracting Squadron, Patrick AFB, FL is in the process of determining the

acquisition strategy for a potential requirement to provide refuse services for Patrick AFB, Cape Canaveral AFS (CCAS), Malabar AFS, and Kennedy Space Center to include detachment locations, all within the ?Space Coast? area of the state of Florida. Current contract services expire on 30 Sep 2008.



2. The Government is seeking information and comments from industry on various topics, which will be used to refine the requirement and acquisition strategy to include the following:



a. The Government is contemplating a firm-fixed price type of contract for refuse and recycling pick-up services.

b. Market research shows that this service is common within the national marketplace and commercial in nature. We plan to solicit for a contract established under common commercial practices, terms and conditions.

c. The potential requirement may be set-aside for small business concerns?specifically 8(a) or small disabled veteran owned business concerns.

d. Of particular interest to the Government is how contractors plan to/typically accomplish recycling services to fulfill requirements similar to what is desired on on Patrick AFB, as well as how contractors determine pick-up frequencies will be determined.



3. The following current line item structure and monthly estimated quantities are provided for comments/information:



a. CCAS:



1. Collect and Dispose of Refuse from _199____Industrial Base Containers

2. Collect and Dispose of Refuse from _______ Military Family Housing Units

3. Collect/Dispose Refuse from __7____ Roll Off Containers

4. Tipping Fees for Military Family Housing (direct reimbursement to be paid to the contractor upon receipt of paid tipping fee receipt).

5. Tipping Fees for Base (direct reimbursement to be paid to the contractor upon receipt of paid tipping fee receipt).

6. Provide Unscheduled Collection for Special Events.



b. Patrick AFB:



1. Collect and Dispose of Refuse from _7_Industrial Base Containers

2. Collect and Dispose of Refuse from _524_ Military Family Housing Units

3. Collect/Dispose Refuse from __30__ Roll Off Containers

4. Tipping Fees for Military Family Housing (direct reimbursement to be paid to the contractor upon receipt of paid tipping fee receipt).

5. Tipping Fees for Base (direct reimbursement to be paid to the contractor upon receipt of paid tipping fee receipt).

6. Provide Unscheduled Collection for Special Events.



c. KSC/Malabar AFS/Detachments



Unknown at this time; will be updated.



4. Suggestions regarding structure and content of the performance work statement (PWS) are requested from industry in order to assist with making it consistent with commercial practices and beneficial to the Government.



5. Firms responding to this sources sought notice must (1) state whether they are a small or large business based on the size standard above; if applicable, identify subcontractors to be used and their anticipated responsibilities; (2) indicate all of the following small business status categories that apply: Small Disadvantaged (SDB), Woman-owned Small Business (WOSB), 8(a) firm, HUB Zone firm, Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (SDVOB), Historically Black College and University or Minority Institution (HBCU/MI); (3) provide experience in the form of an outline of previous projects for specific relevant work completed or currently being performed of equivalent magnitude including contract numbers, description of work, points of contact, and phone numbers; professional qualifications and specific experience of personnel identified to perform the work; and (4) any other pertinent information which would enable the government to assess a firms capabilities. Because the government reserves the right to set this acquisition aside for small business, 8(a) firms, HUB Zone firms or Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business based on the responses it receives, it is imperative that firms respond with the required information for capabilities to be accurately evaluated.



6. This synopsis is for planning purposes only and is NOT to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for information solicited hereunder. At this time, no solicitation exists. Submit all responses to this notice to the point of contact listed below.



7. Please submit your responses no later than 31 March 2007. primary point of contact for this procurement is Dirck G. Storms, 45 CONS/LGCAB, 321 494 5231, e-mail: Dirck.Storms@patrick.af.mil.