Rental, Placement, Servicing, and Maintenance of Portable Chemical Latrine and Urinal Units at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. THIS OPPORTUNITY IS AVAILABLE ONLY TO CONTRACTORS UNDER W9124J09R0051.

Purpose of this Amendment is to add language to what the requirements are for urinals, revise clause 52.222-42, and attach the map of Camp Bullis. The Amendment does not change the date of closing. For a copy of the Amendment, please e-mail at osvaldo.vela@us.army.mil or call (210) 221-3716.

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 announcement; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will be issued at time of request. Solicitation number is W9124J-09-R-0051 and is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-34. This acquisition is a 100% set-aside for Small Business. The NAICS Code is 562991. The following provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, with addenda: (Note: referenced addenda will be provided in full text with the RFP at time of request); FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, with the following addenda: (Note: referenced addenda will be provided in full text with the RFP at time of request). In any case, award will be made on the basis of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA); 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, without addenda; 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, with addenda: insert (within 15 calendar days of contract completion); 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, with addenda: paragraph (a) insert: 15 calendar days and 60 calendar days, paragraph (c) insert 5 years (exclusive of the time extension authorized in Far 52.217-8); 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires, insert: Truck Driver, Heavy Truck, WG-8, $19.37; 52.232-18, Availability of Funds; 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 252.201-7000, Contracting Officers Representative; 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items and 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; 252.242-7000 Postaward Conference. All additional clauses not listed herein will be contained in the RFP at time of request.

The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Mission and Installtion Contracting Command Fort Sam Houston Center, intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract for Contractor to perform portable latrine and urinal rental services at Fort Sam Houston, Camp Bullis, and Canyon Lake, Texas. Period of performance is expected to commence on 1 October 2009 and end on 30 September 2010, four (4) option years. The contract line item numbers (CLINS) applicable to this requirement will be provided in full text within the RFP at time of request.

Remarks. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered. It is anticipated that award will be made without discussions. Proposals must be received by 26 September 2009 at 1600 (4:00 p.m.) Central Time Zone and reference the solicitation number. Proposals shall be E-Mailed to osvaldo.vela@us.army.mil. For information regarding this solicitation contact Osvaldo C. Vela at 210-221-3716 or e:mail to the above address and reference the solicitation number.