SOLICITATION NOTICE
87 -- The provision and application of fertilzer.
- Notice Date
- 3/28/2006
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- M67001 Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- M6700106Q0057
- Response Due
- 4/7/2006
- Archive Date
- 5/7/2006
- Description
- DRAFT SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION # 06Q0057 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. M67001-06-Q-0057 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-07, effective 02 Feb 2006 and DFARS Change Notice (DCN) 20060223. The proposed acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside and the Government intends to make only one award. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 325314, and the Federal Supply Class (FSC) is 8720. The small business size standard is 500 employees. A contract will be awarded for the requirement that is described as follows: The purpose of this solicitation is to contract for the purchase of bulk fertilizer to be applied (at designated times of the year; see line items) in 150 openings (approximately 225 acres) managed for game and non-game wildlife species at Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, NC. The openings range in size from 0.5 to 7.5 acres and are distributed throughout the forested areas on Camp Lejeune. The vendor must have a four-wheeled drive application vehicle capable of traversing rough roads, uneven terrain, and moist application areas. The government shall provide a map of wildlife clearing locations as well as provide coordination with Range Control for access to field locations. All fertilizer must have an ammonium sulfate nitrogen source. The line items and quantities are as follows: CLIN 0001 ? The provision and application of 15 tons of 13-13-13 BULK FERTILIZER to be applied to 60 acres @500 LBS per acre in the Spring. The application start date for the base period will be April 1 or 15 days from date of award, whichever is later. Option years 1-4, the start date for applications will be April 1. Unit price shall include the price of the fertilizer as well as the appplication. CLIN 0002 ? The provision and application of 56 tons of 13-13-13 BULK FERTILIZER to be applied to 225 acres @500 LBS per acre in the Fall. The application start date will be August 1. Unit price shall include the price of the fertilizer as well as the application. CLIN 0003 ? Services to mix Government provided Seed -The government will provide 2000 LBS (40) bags of seed to be uniformly blended with 5 tons of fertilizer provided in CLIN 0002 to produce an accurate seeding rate of 100 LBS per acre seed. The blend will be applied as part of CLIN 0002 to approximately 20 acres. The application date is August 1 as stated in CLIN 0002. Unit price only includes the cost of mixing the seed provided with the 5 tons of fertilizer. CLIN 0004 ? The provision and application of 15 tons of 0-13-13 BULK FERTILIZER to be applied to 75 acres @400 LBS per acre in the Spring. The application start date will be on March 1. Unit price shall include the price of the fertilizer as well as the application. CLIN 1001 (Option period 1) The provision and application of 15 tons of 13-13-13 BULK FERTILIZER to be applied to 60 acres @500 LBS per acre in the Spring. The application start date will be April 1. Unit price shall include the price of the fertilizer as well as the appplication. CLIN 1002 (Option period 1) The provision and application of 56 tons of 13-13-13 BULK FERTILIZER to be applied to 225 acres @500 LBS per acre in the Fall. The application start date will be August 1. Unit price shall include the price of the fertilizer as well as the application. CLIN 1003 (Option period 1) Services to mix Government provided Seed -The government will provide 2000 LBS (40) bags of seed to be uniformly blended with 5 tons of fertilizer provided in CLIN 1002 to produce an accurate seeding rate of 100 LBS per acre seed. The blend will be applied as part of CLIN 1002 to approximately 20 acres. The application date is August 1 as stated in CLIN 1002. Unit price only includes the cost of mixing the seed provided with the 5 tons of fertilizer. CLIN 1004 (Option period 1) The provision and application of 15 tons of 0-13-13 BULK FERTILIZER to be applied to 75 acres @400 LBS per acre in the Spring. The application start date will be on March 1. Unit price shall include the price of the fertilizer as well as the application. CLIN 2001 (Option period 2) The provision and application of 15 tons of 13-13-13 BULK FERTILIZER to be applied to 60 acres @500 LBS per acre in the Spring. The application start date will be April 1. Unit price shall include the price of the fertilizer as well as the appplication. CLIN 2002 (Option period 2) The provision and application of 56 tons of 13-13-13 BULK FERTILIZER to be applied to 225 acres @500 LBS per acre in the Fall. The application start date will be August 1. Unit price shall include the price of the fertilizer as well as the application. CLIN 2003 (Option period 2) Services to mix Government provided Seed -The government will provide 2000 LBS (40) bags of seed to be uniformly blended with 5 tons of fertilizer provided in CLIN 2002 to produce an accurate seeding rate of 100 LBS per acre seed. The blend will be applied as part of CLIN 2002 to approximately 20 acres. The application date is August 1 as stated in CLIN 2002. Unit price only includes the cost of mixing the seed provided with the 5 tons of fertilizer. CLIN 2004 (Option period 2) The provision and application of 15 tons of 0-13-13 BULK FERTILIZER to be applied to 75 acres @400 LBS per acre in the Spring. The application start date will be on March 1. Unit price shall include the price of the fertilizer as well as the application. CLIN 3001 (Option period 3) The provision and application of 15 tons of 13-13-13 BULK FERTILIZER to be applied to 60 acres @500 LBS per acre in the Spring. The application start date will be April 1. Unit price shall include the price of the fertilizer as well as the appplication. CLIN 3002 (Option period 3) The provision and application of 56 tons of 13-13-13 BULK FERTILIZER to be applied to 225 acres @500 LBS per acre in the Fall. The application start date will be August 1. Unit price shall include the price of the fertilizer as well as the application. CLIN 3003 (Option period 3) Services to mix Government provided Seed -The government will provide 2000 LBS (40) bags of seed to be uniformly blended with 5 tons of fertilizer provided in CLIN 3002 to produce an accurate seeding rate of 100 LBS per acre seed. The blend will be applied as part of CLIN 3002 to approximately 20 acres. The application date is August 1 as stated in CLIN 3002. Unit price only includes the cost of mixing the seed provided with the 5 tons of fertilizer. CLIN 3004 (Option period 3) The provision and application of 15 tons of 0-13-13 BULK FERTILIZER to be applied to 75 acres @400 LBS per acre in the Spring. The application start date will be on March 1. Unit price shall include the price of the fertilizer as well as the application. CLIN 4001 (Option period 4) The provision and application of 15 tons of 13-13-13 BULK FERTILIZER to be applied to 60 acres @500 LBS per acre in the Spring. The application start date will be April 1. Unit price shall include the price of the fertilizer as well as the appplication. CLIN 4002 (Option period 4) The provision and application of 56 tons of 13-13-13 BULK FERTILIZER to be applied to 225 acres @500 LBS per acre in the Fall. The application start date will be August 1. Unit price shall include the price of the fertilizer as well as the application. CLIN 4003 (Option period 4) Services to mix Government provided Seed -The government will provide 2000 LBS (40) bags of seed to be uniformly blended with 5 tons of fertilizer provided in CLIN 4002 to produce an accurate seeding rate of 100 LBS per acre seed. The blend will be applied as part of CLIN 4002 to approximately 20 acres. The application date is August 1 as stated in CLIN 4002. Unit price only includes the cost of mixing the seed provided with the 5 tons of fertilizer. CLIN 4004 (Option period 4) The provision and application of 15 tons of 0-13-13 BULK FERTILIZER to be applied to 75 acres @400 LBS per acre in the Spring. The application start date will be on March 1. Unit price shall include the price of the fertilizer as well as the application. FOB site: Destination. The period of performance shall be 01 April 2006 (or actual date of award, whichever is later) through 31 March 2007. Offerors shall include pricing for the base period of performance, plus four (4) additional option periods . The Government intends to make award to the low price technically acceptable responsive/responsible offeror that possesses a satisfactory performance record. The Government intends to award one contract as a result of this solicitation; however, the Government reserves the right to award no contract at all, depending on the quality of the offers submitted and the availability of funds. Response to this Request for Quote will be evaluated using the following factors: (1) ability of the offeror to meet the minimum requirements of the Government as stated above, (2) ability of the offeror to begin performing within 15 days of contract award, (3) relevant and satisfactory past performance. Offerors are to submit three (3) relevant past performance references with their proposal. The Government reserves the right to exclude an offer from further evaluation and consideration for award, if (1) the price is determined not to be fair and reasonable based on the Government?s independent estimate or a market survey, or (2) it is evaluated as technically unacceptable and which, in the Contracting Officer?s determination, cannot reasonably be made acceptable through discussion. The Government may reject any, or all, offers if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with their offer. An offeror shall complete only paragraph (j) 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 (i) of this provision. The clause at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors ? Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Applicable clauses cited in 52.212-5 are: 52.203-6 Alt I, 52.219-6, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, and 52.232-33. Additional FAR clauses applicable to this acquisition are: 52.212-3 ALT I, 52.203-12, 52.204-4, 52.232-17, and 52.242-13. The following DFARS clauses are applicable to this acquisition: 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product, 252.225-7000, Buy American Act--Balance of Payments Program Certificate. 252.225-7035, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program Certificate. 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items. 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, 252.209-7004, Subcontracting with Firms that are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Terrorist Country, 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications, applies to this acquisition. Additional DFARS clauses cited in 252.212-7001 that are applicable to the acquisition are 252.225-7001, 252.232-7003, and 252.243-7002. The provision at 252.209-7001, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country applies! to this acquisition. Offerors are required to be registered in the C entral Contractor Registration database (CCR). For more information about registering, contact CCR regional Assistance Center 888-227-2423 or visit their website (www.ccr.gov). Offerors must be registered prior to receiving an award for this acquisition or for any future awards. As a condition of receipt of this contract, the Contractor agrees to implement the Department of Defense web-based software application, called Wide Area Workflow Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA). This application allows DoD vendors to submit and track invoices and Receipt/Acceptance documents electronically. This application allows for complete visibility throughout the acceptance and payment process. The web site for registration is http://rmb.ogden.disa.mil. WAWF training can be accessed at http://www.wawftraining.com/. Numbered Note 1, 100% Small Business Set-Aside. This combined synopsis/solicitation is also available electronically on the Navy Electronic Commerce Online (NECO) World Wide Web! site (www.neco.navy.mil). Submit quotes by mail to Contracting Division, P.O. Box 8368, Camp Lejeune, NC 28547-8368, courier delivery at Contracting Division, Bldg 1116, Camp Lejeune, NC 28542, via facsimile (910-451-2332), or electronically via e-mail (robert.f.campbell2@usmc.mil). Points of contact for this acquisition are Robert Campbell at (910) 451-3094 or Lisa Williams (910) 451-3095. Quotes are due by 07 April 2006 at 3:00 PM EDT. Offeror is responsible for verifying quote is received prior to this time. BUSINESS ACCESS SECURITY REQUIREMENTS. 1. BUSINESS ACCESS DEFINITION. Contractor/subcontractor employees requiring installation access for periods from one day to one year to MCB, Camp Lejeune or MCAS New River, NC, must obtain a Business Access Identification Badge for that particular installation. Regularly scheduled delivery personnel, to include FEDEX, UPS, pick-up and deliveries, should also follow the Business Access guidelines described below. Personnel requiring Business Access Identification Badges shall submit all documentation listed below. Badges are not required if the contracted position requires the employee to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC). 2. INSTALLATION SECURITY ACCESS REQUIREMENTS. Contractor shall accomplish the security requirements below within 10 days after award or prior to performance under the contract. BUSINESS ACCESS IDENTIFICATION BADGE REQUIREMENT. The US Government will issue badges to contractor personnel without charge. Badges will be issued for one year or duration of contract which ever is less. In order to obtain a Business Access Identification Badge and access to MCB, Camp Lejeune, and satellite activities, or MCAS New River, all personnel providing services under this contract shall be required to present the documentation below to the following offices, as applicable: MCB, Camp Lejeune, NC and its satellite activities. Report as follows: Identification Card Center, 59 Molly Pitcher Road for badge (910-451-2727). Vehicle Registration Office, 60 Molly Pitcher Road for vehicle decal (910-451-1158). MCAS New River, NC. Report as follows: S-4 (Facilities Office), Bldg AS-211 (1st Deck) for registration on contractor?s list (910-449-6310). Pass and Identification Office, Bldg AS-211 (1st Deck) for badge and vehicle decal (910-449-5427/5428). Photo ID. Valid state or federal issued picture identification card. Acceptable documents include state drivers license, DMV issued photo identification, or alien registration card. Proof of Employee Citizenship or Legal Alien Status. Acceptable documents include birth certificate, Social Security Card, Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) forms and passports. Proof of Criminal Records Check. Proof of a criminal records check from the county or state where the employee has resided for the previous two years (or length of legal residence for foreign nationals in the U.S. for less than two years). Contractor employee background checks are conducted at Contractor?s expense. Acceptable sources for criminal records checks include: County Courthouse; Defense Security Service (www.dss.mil); and Inforlink Screening Services, Inc. (www.infolinkscreening.com). Criminal records check shall be conducted annually prior to renewal of badges for reevaluation. Denial of Access. Installation access shall be denied if it is determined that an employee: a. Is on the National Terrorist Watch List. b. Is illegally present in the United States. c. Is subject to an outstanding warrant. d. Has knowingly submitted an employment questionnaire with false or fraudulent information. e. Has been issued a debarment order and is currently banned from military installations. f. Is a Registered Sexual Offender and Convicted Felon (within the past 15 years); has a conviction of a drug crime within the past 5 years; and DUI within the last year. Appeal Process. All appeals should be directed to the Base Inspector?s Office for any individual that has been denied access to the Base. Display and Disposition of Badges. Contractor employees shall prominently display their badges on their person at all times. Upon completion or termination of a contract or an individual?s employment, the Contractor shall collect and turn in badges to the Pass and ID Office from which it was issued. If the Contractor is unable to obtain the employee?s badge for whatever reason, the cognizant Pass and ID Office will be notified within 24 hours. During the contract performance period contractors will immediately report instances of lost or stolen badges to the issuing Pass and Identification Office. Proof of Valid Government Contract. The Contracting Department shall submit a letter [on department letterhead] from the Contracting Officer to the Pass and Identification Office indicating location of contract work, contract period, and name of prime contractor. For subcontractors, the prime contractor will provide proof of employment on a valid Government contract (e.g., a letter [on company letterhead]) to include contract number and term. 3. CONTRACTOR SECURITY REQUIREMENT BUSINESS ACCESS VERIFICATION FORM. Upon completion of the above process, Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Office the Contractor Security Requirement Business Access Verification form (Attachment #1) filled out in its entirety. 4. CONTRACTOR AND SUBCONTRACTOR VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS. Each vehicle to be used in contract performance shall show the Contractor's or subcontractor's name so that it is clearly visible and shall always display a valid state license plate and safety inspection sticker. To obtain a vehicle decal, which will be valid for one year or contract period, whichever is shorter, Contractor or subcontractor vehicle operators shall provide: A copy of the Contracting Officer?s authorization letter w/cc to PMO; A valid form of Federal or state government I.D.; If driving a motor vehicle, a valid driver?s license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance. Upon completion/termination of this contract or an individual's employment, the Contractor shall collect and turn in to Vehicle Registration all Government vehicle decals. If any are not collected, the Contractor shall notify the Vehicle Registration Office within 24 hours. 5. CONTRACTOR AND SUBCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS. In order to obtain a vehicle decal for one year, the Contractor and subcontractor employees shall provide to the Vehicle Registration office: A copy of the Contracting Officer?s authorization letter w/cc to PMO; Proof of employment on a valid Government contract (e.g., a letter [on company letterhead] from the prime contractor including contract number and term); A valid form of Federal or state government I.D.; If driving a motor vehicle, a valid driver?s license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance. Upon completion/termination of this contract or an individual's employment, the Contractor shall collect and turn in to Vehicle Registration all Government vehicle decals. If any are not collected, the Contractor shall notify the Vehicle Registration Office within 24 hours. 6. SECURITY CHECKS. Contractor personnel and vehicles shall only be present in locations relevant to contract performance. All Contractor personnel entering the base shall conform to all Government regulations and are subject to such checks as may be deemed necessary to ensure that violations do not occur. Employees shall not be permitted on base when such a check reveals that their presence would be detrimental to the security of the base. Subject to security regulations, the Government will allow access to an area for servicing equipment and/or performing required services. Upon request, the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer questionnaires and other forms as may be required for security purposes.
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