SOLICITATION NOTICE
V -- Courier Services from Boyers PA to Washington DC
- Notice Date
- 10/19/2006
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 492210
— Local Messengers and Local Delivery
- Contracting Office
- Office of Personnel Management, Center for Contracting, Facilities & Administrative Services, Contracting Group, 1900 E Street, N.W., Room 1342, Washington, DC, 20415-7710
- ZIP Code
- 20415-7710
- Solicitation Number
- OPM049-07-R-0001
- Response Due
- 11/9/2006
- Archive Date
- 11/24/2006
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial courier services 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. Solicitation number OPM049-07-R-0001 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-13. This is an unrestricted acquisition. The NAICS/Small Business Size standard is 492210/$23.5M. This acquisition will result in a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)/EPA purchase order with a base and two option periods, utilizing simplified commercial acquisition procedures under full and open competition. No changes to the purchase order are authorized unless issued by a Government Contracting Officer. The requirement is for daily courier service between the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Federal Investigation Service Division (FISD) and the Center for Retirement and Insurance Service (CRIS) located in Boyers, PA, the OPM Washington D.C., OPM Fort Meade, MD facilities, and the Pittsburgh tele-service facility, Pittsburgh, PA. The contractor shall provide dependable, secure, accountable and timely courier service as identified by each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) as listed. BASE PERIOD, PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2007: CLIN 0001 ROUND TRIP SERVICE between the CRIS Division, 1137 Branchton Road, Boyers, PA 16018 and OPM FISD, Personnel Investigation Center, 601 Tenth Street, Suite 200, Fort Meade, MD 20755. ESTIMATED QUANTITY: 250 Trips. CLIN 0002 ROUND TRIP SERVICE between the CRIS and the FISD, 1137 Branchton Road, Boyers, PA 16018 and OPM FISD, 1900 E Street, NW, Room 5416, Washington, D.C. 20415-4000. ESTIMATED QUANTITY: 250 Trips. CLIN 0003 ROUND TRIP SERVICE between OPM FISD, 1900 E Street, NW, Room 5416, Washington, D.C. 20415-4000 and OPM FISD, Personnel Investigations Center, 601 Tenth Street, Suite 200, Fort Meade, MD 20755. ESTIMATED QUANTITY: 250 Trips. CLIN 0004 ROUND TRIP SERVICE between CRIS and the FISD, 1137 Branchton Road, Boyers, PA 16018 and OPM FISD, 1900 E Street, NW, Room 5416, Washington, D.C. 20415-4000 and OPM FISD, Personnel Investigations Center, 601 Tenth Street, Suite 200, Fort Meade, MD 20755. ESTIMATED QUANTITY: 250 Trips. CLIN 0005 ADDITIONAL SERVICE between the locations at CLIN 0004 and Pittsburgh Tele-Service Center, 1425 Forbes Avenue, Pride Building 4th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15119. ESTIMATED QUANTITY: 10 Trips. CLIN 0006 MILES PER GALLON (MPG) Contractors shall submit mileage for each route. The mileage of each route multiplied by the number of trips completed, divided by the MPG, will determine the quantity of fuel subject to any EPA. The US Department of Energy field index for the Central Atlantic Region will be utilized in calculating an EPA. The website is: http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/oog/info/gdu/gasdiesel.asp. The prevailing fuel index on the date of award shall be the initial index. EPAs will be calculated and processed quarterly, with the prevailing fuel index at the end of the quarter being used to calculate the index at the beginning of the subject quarter. The calculation could result in increases or decreases in the price adjustment for fuel. OPM will compensate the contractor for any calculated increases in fuel costs and the contractor would either, at OPM?s discretion, pay OPM or issue a credit to OPM for any decreases in fuel costs. The Contracting Officer will make the final determination of which method of consideration the contractor will provide OPM for decreased fuel adjustments. CLIN 0007 FUEL, DIESEL/GASOLINE (Contractor will indicate which fuel type). OPTION PERIOD ONE, PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE OCTOBER 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2008: CLIN 1001 ROUND TRIP SERVICE between the CRIS Division, 1137 Branchton Road, Boyers, PA 16018 and OPM FISD, Personnel Investigation Center, 601 Tenth Street, Suite 200, Fort Meade, MD 20755. ESTIMATED QUANTITY: 250 Trips. CLIN 1002 ROUND TRIP SERVICE between the CRIS and the FISD, 1137 Branchton Road, Boyers, PA 16018 and OPM FISD, 1900 E Street, NW, Room 5416, Washington, D.C. 20415-4000. ESTIMATED QUANTITY: 250 Trips. CLIN 1003 ROUND TRIP SERVICE between OPM FISD, 1900 E Street, NW, Room 5416, Washington, D.C. 20415-4000 and OPM FISD, Personnel Investigations Center, 601 Tenth Street, Suite 200, Fort Meade, MD 20755. ESTIMATED QUANTITY: 250 Trips. CLIN 1004 ROUND TRIP SERVICE between CRIS and the FISD, 1137 Branchton Road, Boyers, PA 16018 and OPM FISD, 1900 E Street, NW, Room 5416, Washington, D.C. 20415-4000 and OPM FISD, Personnel Investigations Center, 601 Tenth Street, Suite 200, Fort Meade, MD 20755. ESTIMATED QUANTITY: 250 Trips. CLIN 1005 ADDITIONAL SERVICE between the locations at CLIN 0004 and Pittsburgh Tele-Service Center, 1425 Forbes Avenue, Pride Building 4th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15119. ESTIMATED QUANTITY: 10 Trips. CLIN 1006 MILES PER GALLON (MPG) Contractors shall submit mileage for each route. The mileage of each route multiplied by the number of trips completed, divided by the MPG, will determine the quantity of fuel subject to any EPA. The US Department of Energy field index for the Central Atlantic Region will be utilized in calculating an EPA. The website is: http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/oog/info/gdu/gasdiesel.asp. The prevailing fuel index on the date of award shall be the initial index. EPAs will be calculated and processed quarterly, with the prevailing fuel index at the end of the quarter being used to calculate the index at the beginning of the subject quarter. The calculation could result in increases or decreases in the price adjustment for fuel. OPM will compensate the contractor for any calculated increases in fuel costs and the contractor would either, at OPM?s discretion, pay OPM or issue a credit to OPM for any decreases in fuel costs. The Contracting Officer will make the final determination of which method of consideration the contractor will provide OPM for decreased fuel adjustments. CLIN 1007 FUEL, DIESEL/GASOLINE (Contractor will indicate which fuel type). OPTION PERIOD TW0, PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE OCTOBER 1, 2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2009: CLIN 2001 ROUND TRIP SERVICE between the CRIS Division, 1137 Branchton Road, Boyers, PA 16018 and OPM FISD, Personnel Investigation Center, 601 Tenth Street, Suite 200, Fort Meade, MD 20755. ESTIMATED QUANTITY: 250 Trips. CLIN 2002 ROUND TRIP SERVICE between the CRIS and the FISD, 1137 Branchton Road, Boyers, PA 16018 and OPM FISD, 1900 E Street, NW, Room 5416, Washington, D.C. 20415-4000. ESTIMATED QUANTITY: 250 Trips. CLIN 2003 ROUND TRIP SERVICE between OPM FISD, 1900 E Street, NW, Room 5416, Washington, D.C. 20415-4000 and OPM FISD, Personnel Investigations Center, 601 Tenth Street, Suite 200, Fort Meade, MD 20755. ESTIMATED QUANTITY: 250 Trips. CLIN 2004 ROUND TRIP SERVICE between CRIS and the FISD, 1137 Branchton Road, Boyers, PA 16018 and OPM FISD, 1900 E Street, NW, Room 5416, Washington, D.C. 20415-4000 and OPM FISD, Personnel Investigations Center, 601 Tenth Street, Suite 200, Fort Meade, MD 20755. ESTIMATED QUANTITY: 250 Trips. CLIN 2005 ADDITIONAL SERVICE between the locations at CLIN 0004 and Pittsburgh Tele-Service Center, 1425 Forbes Avenue, Pride Building 4th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15119. ESTIMATED QUANTITY: 10 Trips. CLIN 2006 MILES PER GALLON (MPG). Contractors shall submit mileage for each route. The mileage of each route multiplied by the number of trips completed, divided by the MPG, will determine the quantity of fuel subject to any EPA. The US Department of Energy field index for the Central Atlantic Region will be utilized in calculating an EPA. The website is: http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/oog/info/gdu/gasdiesel.asp. The prevailing fuel index on the date of award shall be the initial index. EPAs will be calculated and processed quarterly, with the prevailing fuel index at the end of the quarter being used to calculate the index at the beginning of the subject quarter. The calculation could result in increases or decreases in the price adjustment for fuel. OPM will compensate the contractor for any calculated increases in fuel costs and the contractor would either, at OPM?s discretion, pay OPM or issue a credit to OPM for any decreases in fuel costs. The Contracting Officer will make the final determination of which method of consideration the contractor will provide OPM for decreased fuel adjustments. CLIN 2007 FUEL, DIESEL/GASOLINE(Contractor will indicate which fuel type). The contractor shall have a Quality Control Plan (QCP) in place to ensure quality performance of services. The QCP shall be submitted with and evaluated as part of the RFQ. The award will be based on Best Value to the Government, which includes priced and non-priced factors. The Government reserves the right to award to other than lowest price quoter if determined to be in the best interest of the Government. This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates in full force Wage Determination Rate (WDR) 2005-2103 REV (1) dated 8/22/2006. The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items (SEP 2006) is applicable and is addended as follows: rate FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference is incorporated, address http://arnet.gov/far. The provision at FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (JAN 1999) is applicable; award will be based on Best Value to the Government, which includes Technical, Past Performance, and Price. The Government may make multiple awards to responsive and responsible quoters whose quotes are most advantageous to the Government. Quoters are instructed to submit completed copies with the quote of FAR Provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (SEP 2006). Include CCR, DUNS, CAGE CODE AND TAX ID numbers with the quote. FAR Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (SEP 2005) applies to this acquisition and is addended to incorporate the following clauses: 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference, address http://arnet.gov/far. The FAR Clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (SEP 2006) applies to this acquisition and the following additional FAR Clauses cited within the clause also apply: 52.216-18 Ordering (OCT 1995); 52.216-19 Order Limitations (OCT 1995); 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003); 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999); 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (FEB 1999); 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2002); 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era ( SEP 2006); 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998); 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (SEP 2006); 52.224-01 Privacy Act Notification (APR 1984); 52.224-02 Privacy Act (APR 1984); 52.228-05 Insurance - Work On A Government Installation (JAN 1997); 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003); 52.232-18 Availability Of Funds (APR 1984); 52.232-19 Availability Of Funds For The Next Fiscal Year (APR 1984); 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984); 52.237-03 Continuity of Services (JAN 1991); 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (JUL 2005); 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 1989) Driver (Blue Collar) $17.62; and 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (MAY 1989); 52.216-2 Economic Price Adjustment-Standard Supplies (JAN 1997). FAR Clause 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999) 30 days and 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000) 30 days and not to exceed 33 months are hereby incorporated. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating, is not applicable to this acquisition. Quotations are due not later than 1:00 PM EST, November 9, 2006. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered by the Agency. Submit quotations to Office of Personnel Management, MSD/CCFAS, ATTN: Contracting Group, Joy Christie, 1900 E Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20415-0001.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Center for Retirement and Insurance Service (CRIS) and Federal Investigation Service Division Services (FISD),, 1137 Branchton Road,, Boyers, PA 16018
- Zip Code: 16018
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 16018
- Record
- SN01168229-W 20061021/061019225458 (fbodaily.com)
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