Request for Quotation #W912DQ-09-T-1000, Tuttle Creek Lake Custodian Services

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.

Combined Synopsis / Solicitation - Request for Quotation #W912DQ-09-T-1000, Tuttle Creek Lake Custodian Services

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: quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The US Army Corps of Engineers, Tuttle Creek Lake Project Office, Manhattan, Kansas, has a requirement for Custodian Services. In order to procure this requirement, this synopsis / solicitation (W912DQ-09-T-1000) is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), with the intent of issuing a Firm Fixed Price (FFP), multi-year contract (base year plus 4 option years). The base contract period shall be from 01 April 2008 (or date of award) through 30 September 2009. The annual Period of Performance for the option periods are 01 April through 30 September of each year (if exercised). The contractor shall furnish all manpower, equipment, tools, supervision and all necessary items required to provide the required services per the attached Scope of Work.
This solicitation is 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE. The Standard Industry Classification (SIC) for this solicitation is 7349 and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 561720 based on $16,500,000 or less for the past 12 months.
The provision at FAR Part 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial (June 2008) applies to this acquisition.
In accordance with FAR Part 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (Jan 1999), the Contracting Officer will evaluate responsive and responsible offers on the basis of best value to the Government. This includes an evaluation of the contractors related past performance, experience and price.
This combined synopsis/solicitation will be posed on the Federal Government Electronic Posting Systems (EPS) site, https://www.fbo.gov. Any amendments will be posted on the affected solicitation page EPS site. It is the quoting contractor's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any).
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12 and 13. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26. A complete list of the applicable clauses and provisions is included in this solicitation. All provisions and clauses can be referenced and viewed through Internet access at http://farsite.hill.af.mil.
Offerors must be registered with the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) prior to award. The ORCA website address is https://orca.bpn.gov/
For solicitations issued after 1 Jun 98, all contractors are required to register in the Central Contractors Registration (CCR). If not already registered, you should immediately register with CCR by calling 1-888-227-2423 or via the Internet at https://www.ccr.dlis.dla.mil/ccr/scripts/index.html .
Contractors are required to have a Dun & Bradstreet number (DUNS) in order to be registered in the CCR database. Lack of registration prior to award may make an offeror ineligible for award. A contractor can receive a DUNS number by calling Dun & Bradstreet at (800) 333-0505. Internet registration takes approximately 72 hours: mail-in registration takes approximately 30 days.
Interested parties must submit any questions in writing to the Contract Specialist listed below, by fax or email.

US Army Corp of Engineers CT-C, Room #760
Attn: David Walsh, Contract Specialist
601 E 12th Street
Kansas City MO 64106
Email: David.J.Walsh@usace.army.mil
Phone: 816-389-3352
Fax: 816-389-2030 / 2038 / 2029

All interested contractors must download the detailed solicitation, scope of work, and bid schedule from the following internet site:

ftp://ftp.usace.army.mil/pub/nwk/Tuttle-Creek-W912DQ-09-T-1000/Combined-Syn-Sol-Posted-2-9-09.doc

Award will be made on or about 6 March 2009.

It is the vendors responsibility to ensure that all quotations and required supporting documents are received at the following address before 26 February 2009 at 2:00pm (CST):

US Army Corp of Engineers CT-C, Room #760
Attn: David Walsh, Contract Specialist
601 E 12th Street
Kansas City MO 64106
Email: David.J.Walsh@usace.army.mil
Phone: 816-389-3352
Fax: 816-389-2030 / 2038 / 2029