Water Treatment Plant Hydrochlorite Generation System

Added: Sep 15, 2014 5:12 pm    

Water Treatment Plant On-site Hypochlorite Generation System

***QUOTES DUE NLT 24 SEPTEMBER 2014 AT 12:00 P.M. (PST)***

This is a 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.  Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) and the solicitation number is FA4686-14-T-0033.  This solicitation will result in a firm-fixed price contract.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-76 August 25, 2014.

The NAICS code for this requirement is 333318, Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing, and the Product Service Code (FSC) is 4610.  The Small Business Size Standard is 1,000.  The requirement is a total small business set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids.

Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINS):

CLIN 0001 --  Purchase and install a 200 PPD on-site hypochlorite generation system, in accordance with all industry standards.  Equipment shall include, but is not limited to: hypochlorite generation system, water softeners, as required and remove/replace exchange ion water softener.  Supplier will provide three (each) operation and maintenance manuals for newly installed equipment.

NOTE:  Water Treatment Plant does NOT require a brine tank or chlorine storage tank.  Contractor will be required to connect their system to existing brine tank feed lines and existing chlorine storage tank.  Contractor will comply with all California Department of Public Health services mandates.

 

CLIN 0002  --  Digital controls - the option for controls must be compatible with Beale AFB Siemens controls and SCADA system, or must be a stand-alone unit.

CLIN 0003  --  One-year manufacturer recommended maintenance/training for on-site hypochlorite generation system.

 CLIN 0004 - Contractor will supply one set of manufacturer's recommended on-hand spare parts, to include:  all equipment items and special tool requirements recommended by manufacturer.

The 9th Contracting Squadron is requesting quotes for the purchase/install of a new 200 PPD on-site hypochlorite generation system for the Beale AFB Water Treatment Plant. 

Delivery and installation will be made at FOB Destination:
11025 Doolittle Avenue
Beale AFB, CA 95903

The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

52.203-3 - Gratuities

52.204-7 - System for Award Management

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items

 Addendum to FAR 52.212-1

            (b)(4) - Offeror shall provide product literature of quoted item, to include warranty.

(b)(6) - Total price for each CLIN, any available discount terms

(b)(10) - Past performance from recent and relevant contracts for similar items, to include: contract #, point of contact (POC), telephone number and e-mail address.

 NOTE:  Please see attached Bid Sheet for breakdown of CLIN pricing and delivery/installation times.

52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items -  The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.  The following are some of the factors that will be used to evaluate offers to determine what may represent the best value to the Government:

·         Price
·         Technical (pass/fail)
·         Past performance (pass/fail)
·         Items delivery and installation times

 A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise, furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.  Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items

52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial items

52.212-5

             52.203-6 - Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government

            52.203-6 Alt I - Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government

             52.204-10 - Reporting Executive Compensation and First-tier Subcontract Awards

52.209-6 -  Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment.

52.209-10 - Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

52.219-6  -  Notice to Total Small Business Set-aside

52.219-8 -  Utilization of Small Business Concerns

52.219-28 -Post Award Small Business Program Representation

52.222-3 -  Convict Labor

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 Veterans

52.222-36 - Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities

52.222-37 - Employment Reports on Veterans

52.222-40 - Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

52.222-50 - Combating Trafficking in Persons

52.222-54 - Employment Eligibility Verification

52.223-18 - Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

52.225-13 - Restrictions of Certain Foreign Purchases

52.232-33 -Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award management

            52.233-3 -  Protest After Award

            52.233-4 -  Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim

52.223-5 - Polution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information

52.223-5 Alt I - Polution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information

52.223-5 Alt II - Polution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information

252.203-7000 - Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

252.203-7005 - Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

252.223-7008 - Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium

252.225-7001 - Buy American Balance of Payments Program

252.225-7012 - Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities

252.225-7036 - Buy American - Free Trade Agreements - Balance of Payments Program

252.227-7015 - Technical Data-Commercial Items

252.232-7003 - Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

252.232-7006 - Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

"Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)" is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

"Document type" means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

"Local processing office (LPO)" is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system is the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall-

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.acquisition.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the "Web Based Training" link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor must use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract/order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall use the following document type(s).

Combo Invoice/Receiving Report

 (2) Inspection/acceptance location. The Contractor shall select the following inspection/acceptance location(s) in WAWF, as specified by the contracting officer.

Government

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

Field Name in WAWF	Data to be entered in WAWF
Pay Official DoDAAC	F67100
Issue By DoDAAC	FA4686
Admin DoDAAC	FA4686
Inspect By DoDAAC	F1H3AF
Ship To Code	N/A
Ship From Code	N/A
Mark For Code	N/A
Service Approver (DoDAAC)	N/A
Service Acceptor (DoDAAC)	N/A
Accept at Other DoDAAC	N/A
LPO DoDAAC	N/A
DCAA Auditor DoDAAC	N/A
Other DoDAAC(s)	N/A

 (4) Payment request and supporting documentation. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes appropriate contract line item and subline item descriptions of the work performed or supplies delivered, unit price/cost per unit, fee (if applicable), and all relevant back-up documentation, as defined in DFARS Appendix F, (e.g. timesheets) in support of each payment request.

(5) WAWF email notifications. The Contractor shall enter the e-mail address identified below in the "Send Additional Email Notifications" field of WAWF once a document is submitted in the system.

Inspector/Acceptor:

Contracting Specialist:

Contracting Officer:

 (g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity's WAWF point of contact.

https:wawf.eb.mil/

 (2) For technical WAWF help, contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988.

 

252.232-7010 - Levies on Contract Payments

252.243-7002 - Request for Equitable Adjustment

252.246-7003 - Notification of Potential Safety Issues

5352.201-9101 - Ombudsman

(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern.

(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, (Lt Col Tonney Kaw-uh, 129 Andrews St., Langley AFB, VA  23665-2769, Phone Number: (757) 764-5372, facsimile (757) 764-4400, email address: Tonney.kaw-uh@langley.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431.

(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.

(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer.

5352.223-9001 - Health and Safety on Government Installations

5352.242-9000 - Contractor Access to Air Force Installation  AUG 2002     ("DEVIATION")

Paragraphs (b) and (f) of  AFFARS 5352.242-9000 shall be replaced in their entirety with the following:

(b)(1) To obtain entry to Beale AFB, Contractors shall submit the following information (for each of the Contractor's personnel) to 9 CONS/LGCA a minimum of 72 hours prior to the requested entry date:

a.        Full name

b.        Driver's license number and State of issue

c.        Home address, city, state and zip code

d.        Home telephone number

e.        Description of vehicle to be driven on-base (year, make, model, license number)

f.         Date on which the individual will be entering Beale AFB

 

(b)(2) Contractor entry requests three full business days (72 hours) for Security Forces to process.  Business days do not include weekends and the following federal holidays

New Year's Day 
Labor Day
Martin Luther King's Birthday                                                       Columbus Day
President's Day
Veteran's Day
Memorial Day                                                                                 Thanksgiving Day
Independence Day
Christmas Day 

(b)(3) In addition to a contractor pass, all individuals must have a valid picture identification (valid driver's license or other Government-issued identification) in their possession while they are on Beale AFB.  Vehicles entering Beale AFB shall be marked with the Contractor's (or sub-contractor's) insignia or signage.  Individuals driving vehicles on Beale AFB must have the following documents in their possession for the vehicle they are driving:

a.        Current vehicle registration

b.        Proof of valid insurance coverage

c.        Valid driver's license

 

(b)(4) When base entry for sub-contractors is necessary, all requirements and procedures identified in this provision shall apply and be followed.  In addition to the information required in (b)(1), the sub-contractor's company name, address, and telephone number shall be provided for each of the sub-contractor's personnel.

(b)(5) Deliveries of equipment and materials (e.g., concrete, heavy/light equipment, supplies, etc.) are included in the 72-hour advance notification requirement.  In some instances, the normal scheduling practices do not allow for identification of the delivery driver in advance of the day of delivery.  These instances will be coordinated with 9CONS/LGCA on a case-by-case basis.  However, 72-hours advance notification of the delivery (company name, address, and telephone number as well as description of the delivery) is required.

(b)(6) As real-world events change, these requirements and procedures are subject to change without notice.  To the extent possible, the Government will inform the prime Contractor of any changes as they occur.  Changes in these procedures due to Beale AFB acting in its capacity as a sovereign shall not be the basis for claims against the Government.

(f)(1) Prior to submitting an invoice for final payment, the prime contractor shall obtain a clearance certification from the issuing office which states all base identification passes have been turned in, accounted for, or transferred to a follow-on contract.  This certification shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer prior to submission of the final invoice for payment.

 f)(2) If and employee of the Contractor or sub-contractor leaves employment, the Contractor shall ensure that the Government-issued identification and/or contractor pass possessed by that employee is returned to the Contracting Officer as soon as possible.

 

g)     Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment.

 

(h)    In accordance with BAFBI 31-101 and BAFB Policy Letter #4:

Individuals whose criminal background meets any of the following criteria shall not be allowed access to Beale AFB:       

a.   The individual is required to register as a sexual offender under federal law or the applicable state law;

b.  The individual has been convicted of illegal possession or use of drugs/narcotics on more than one occasion within five years from the date access to Beale AFB is requested;

c.  The individual has been convicted of any offense involving drug trafficking within 10 years from date access to Beale AFB is requested;

d.  The individual has been convicted of a felony involving violence against a person, arson, robbery, or burglary within 5 years from the date access to Beale AFB is requested; or

e.   The individual has been convicted of any crime involving incident acts with a minor, or a felony that is sexual in nature.

Individuals who meet any of the criteria stated above shall be allowed to submit an application for waiver of this policy to the Beale AFB Contracting Office.

Quote submissions may be mailed, faxed, e-mailed or hand carried, NLT 24 September 2014 at 12:00 p.m. PST, to the following: 

9 CONS/LGCA
Attn:  Rebekah Lauren Yuson
6500 B Street, Ste 101
Beale AFB, CA,  95903
rebekah.yuson.1@us.af.mil

Fax: (530) 634-3311

Please direct all questions to rebekah.yuson.1@us.af.mil.

 The offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/index.html/#1 and must have the applicable NAICS code registered.  Lack of registration in the SAM database will deem an offeror ineligible for award.

A site visit will be conducted on 18 September 2014 at 9:00 a.m. (PST).  Limit of two personnel per company, please.  Site visit attendees without base access must complete the attached Entry Access List (EAL) and e-mail to rebekah.yuson.1@us.af.mil , NLT 16 September 2014 at 4:30 p.m. (PST).  Failure to submit the EAL document on time may result in access to Beale AFB being denied.

Questions may be submitted, via e-mail, to rebekah.yuson.1@us.af.mil NLT 12:00 p.m. (PST) on 19 September 2014 and answers will be posted to this Solicitation page on 22 September 2014, by 4:30 p.m. (PST).