PRESOL | F | Natural Gas Survey | 14-Aug-08

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 14, 2008 FBO #2453
SOLICITATION NOTICE

F -- Natural Gas Survey

Notice Date: 8/12/2008
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 213112 — Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
Contracting Office: Department of the Air Force, Air Force Space Command, 50 CONTRACTING SQUADRON, 210 Falcon Parkway STE 2116, Schriever AFB, Colorado, 80912-2116, United States
ZIP Code: 80912-2116
Solicitation Number: FA2550-08-T-1005
Archive Date: 9/10/2008
Point of Contact: Denise B Wright,, Phone: 719-567-3888
E-Mail Address: denise.wright@schriever.af.mil
Small Business Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Description: General Information Document Type: Combined Synopsis / Solicitation Solicitation Number: FA2550-08-T-1005 Natural Gas Survey Classification Code: F - Natural Resources and Conservation Services NAICS Code: 213112 - Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations Contracting Office Address Department of the Air Force, Air Force Space Command, 50CONS, Base Infrastructure Flight, 210 Falcon Parkway, STE 2116, Schriever AFB, CO 80912-2116, UNITED STATES Description: (i) 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) against solicitation number FA2550-08-T-1005 for an acquisition a Natural Gas Survey. (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-026 effective June 12, 2008. (iv) The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) number is 213112 - Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations. The Size Standard for this proposed acquisition is $6.5 million. This proposed acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. (v) The proposed acquisition consists of the following Contract Line Items Numbers (CLINs): CLIN 0001 Firm Fixed Price (FFP) - In accordance with Statement of Work dated 16 July 2008 and attached hereto, (a) Survey 10.5 miles of Schriever AFB natural gas plastic and steel piping and 70 service connections for leaks/potential leaks, and (b) Provide a detailed written report on findings within 30 calendar days of award. Quantity 1, Unit of measurement: Lump Sum, Unit Price: $ __________, Total: $ __________ CLIN 0002 (This CLIN may or may not be exercised at time of award.) FFP Base Escorts: $ ________ TOTAL FFP $ _______________ (vi) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired. STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) 16 July 2008 Natural Gas Survey Schriever AFB, Colorado SEE Attached SOW (vii) The delivery date shall be within 30 days from award. Place of delivery and acceptance: 50th Civil Engineering Squadron (CES) Utility Shop: FOB point is Schriever AFB Colorado. (viii) Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-1 is supplemented per following addenda: Contractor shall submit their quotation on company letterhead stationary, provide solicitation number, the time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers, name, address, and telephone number of the offeror, unit price, and overall total price, a technical description of the item being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation, terms of any expressed warranty, price, any discount terms, cage code, DUNS number, size of business, acknowledgement of solicitation Amendments. (ix) Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and the Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsive responsible quoter whose technically acceptable quote conforming to the solicitation will be the most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) will be used for evaluation of proposals. (x) Provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items applies and to that end offerors must ensue that the representations and certifications have been completed in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items on the ORCA website (http://orca.bpn.gov/publicsearch.aspx). (xi) Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items May 2008 Deviation. (xiii) FAR Clauses and Provisions: 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement statutes or executive orders - commercial items (Apr 2008) (Deviation) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds-Central Contractor Registration 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference DFARS Clauses: 252.204-7004 Alt A Required Central Contractor Registration 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests AFFARS Clauses: 5352.242-9000 Contractor Access to Government Installations 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (10 AUG 2005) (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 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 OMBC A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM ombudsmen, Headquarters Air Force Space Command A7K, 150 Vandenberg Street, Suite 1105, Peterson AFB, CO 80914-4230. Ms. Holmes - Phone: 719-554-5250, Fax: 719-554-5299. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned 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 (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (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. (End of clause) (xiv) Date, time and place offers are due: Quotes must be received NLT 3:00 p.m. 26 Aug 2008 (Mountain Daylight Time (MDT), 50CONS/LGCA, 216 Falcon Parkway, STE 2116, Schriever AFB, CO 80912-2116. Faxed quotes are also acceptable. Quotes received after this date and time will be considered late in accordance with 52.212-1(f), Late Submission, Modifications, Revisions, and Withdrawal of Offers and will not be evaluated. Proposals SHALL remain valid until 2400 hours 30 Sep 2008. (xv) Individuals to contact for information regarding this solicitation: 2Lt Denise Wright, Contract Specialist, Phone 719-567-3888, Fax 719-567-3438, Email denise.wright@schriever.af.mil; Robert Heinrich, Contracting Officer, Phone 719-567-3442, Fax 719-567-3809, Email robert.heinrich@schriever.af.mil Place of Performance: Schriever AFB, Colorado Postal Code: 80912 Country: UNITED STATES STATEMENT OF WORK 16 July 2008 Natural Gas Survey Schriever AFB Colorado I. GENERAL REQUIRMENTS: The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, supplies, escorts and equipment required to accomplish the work scope in this document. A. The contractor shall be responsible for coordinating all necessary site/field visits and measurements of existing site conditions to characterize and determine the work requirements and required materials defined in this document. B. Regulatory Compliance: The contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local regulations pertaining to the required defined work including, but not limited to, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Air Force Instruction (AFI) 32-1069. 1. According to AFI 32-1069: Contractor must verify system critical (key) valves and other critical components have been maintained and operated. Documentation is essential. Review leak detection survey records to ensure required surveys are thorough, analyze the potential for future failures, and show appropriate corrective actions. Analysis includes leak complaints to the fire department, security police, and civil engineering zones. C. Utility Outage: Any temporary disconnection of utilities must be submitted in writing 48 hours in advance and approved by the Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) or a designated representative. II. SPECIFIC WORK REQUIRMENTS AND SITE CONDITIONS: A. Performance Requirements: This project work requirements consists of the following: 1. All 10.5 miles of Schriever natural gas plastic and steel piping and 70 service connections will be surveyed for leaks/potential leaks using one of the following methods: - Subsurface gas detector survey - Bubble leakage test - Pressure drop test - Ultrasonic leakage test 2. All locations of Schriever natural gas piping and components shall be accomplished by the contractor using provided installation utility maps. 3. The 50th Civil Engineering Squadron (CES) Utility Shop (TSgt Brian Dejong/567-5272) shall be notified of any immediate hazard, critical leaks as found, or the need to turn valves. No natural gas valves will be turned on or off without the authorization of the 50th CES Utilities Shop (TSgt Brian Dejong/567-5272). 4. A detailed report (paper or electronic) will be provided with classification of leaks, potential trouble areas i.e. valves or piping that need immediate attention, and recommendations to improve Schriever natural gas system. A government provided utility map will be marked to indicate findings concerning valves and piping. B. General Conditions 1. Survey employees will be subject to constant surveillance by Base security personnel. 2. Work will require protection of Government property within and adjacent to the work area, and control of obnoxious/hazardous fumes. C. Action by Requesting Organization: Requesting Organization will help as needed with security issues, maps, or outage coordination. D. Performance Days: This project has a required total performance period of 30 calendar days from the execution of a purchase order. E. Final Site Conditions: The contractor shall return all areas affected by this project to their previous existing condition, to include the following: placing valve lids back on the boxes, and picking up any equipment no longer needed in the area; i.e. valve keys, and marking flags. Special Instructions: Attachment: Special Instructions: HAZMART PARTICIPATION (Reference: AFI32-7086/50SWSUP-13 JANUARY 2000): 1. If in the performance of this Purchase Order/Delivery Order/Contract, there is "Any Hazardous Material" brought onto Schriever Air Force Base (SAFB), the contractor SHALL comply with the following as it applies to the Hazardous Material in question and to the degree necessary to be in fact compliant. 2. The contractor shall provide trained personnel to perform environmentally related duties. The contractor shall report to 50 CES/CEV any act or omission that will violate environmental law. The contractor shall participate in the SAFB Pollution Prevention Program. The contractor shall comply with all applicable Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), state/local regulatory guidance on pesticide storage, disposal and applications, DoDI 4150.7, DoD Pest Management Program, 22 April 1996, and AFI 32-1053, Pest Management Program, 1 April 1999. 3. The contractor shall implement measures to achieve reductions in hazardous materials/waste generation, use of ozone depleting chemicals and solid waste volumes. The contractor shall turn in all Hazardous Waste (HAZWASTE) generated from its operations for disposal in accordance with federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations. 4. Hazardous Material Pharmacy (HAZMART) Enrollment: The Contracting Officer (CO) (after coordinating with the HAZMART and 50 CES/CEV) will direct the contractor's method of reporting of Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) on a material by material basis. To this end the contractor shall provide the CO a comprehensive list of ALL Hazardous Material to be brought onto SAFB within ten (10) business days of award of this contract, unless otherwise authorized by the CO. A. Fourteen (14) days prior to transporting HAZMAT onto SAFB property, the contractor shall forward to the HAZMART a completed AF Form 3952 and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each HAZMAT the contractor anticipates using during the contract performance period. The contractor must receive government approval, prior to transporting any HAZMAT onto SAFB property. B. If the contractor wants to procure a new potentially hazardous material not previously identified and/or approved, the contractor shall request this material by completing an AF Form 3952 (See AFI-32-7086 / AFSPC supplement 1) and forwarding it and the MSDS to the HAZMART. After review of the contractor's material request, the government will, within ten (10) working days of receipt, document on the AF Form 3952 the procurement classification. After the government's initial procurement classification for a specific chemical, the contractor shall make all future procurements of the same material according to the initial procurement classification. The contractor is not required to submit an AF Form 3952 and MSDS for a chemical that has previously received a procurement classification from the government. C. Exceptions: There may be times when the HAZMART cannot obtain a material designated "Through the HAZMART" by the required delivery date. If this is the case, 50 CES/CEV will authorize the contractor "in writing" to procure materials designated "Through the HAZMART" from a commercial vendor. This authorization will only be valid for material purchases associated with the specific project and will expire when the project is complete whereby the contractor shall provide to the HAZMART the quantity of the material and its MSDS within one business day of transporting it onto SAFB property. D. Consumption reporting: The contractor will call the HAZMART, 567-7490 or 567-3476 as needed to report empty containers. 5. Solid Waste: The contractor is responsible for handling and disposal of all solid waste generated at the job site. The contractor shall make all arrangements for disposal of any wastes including wastes requiring special handling such as asbestos, rubble, etc. The contractor is responsible for all required laboratory testing/sampling and any documentation submittals required by the landfill owner. Colorado State Department of Public Health and Environment written approval is required for any non-inert materials such as asphalt containing materials, asphalt roofing materials, steel containing materials, etc., that are to be disposed of in a Class III landfill site. A. The contractor shall dispose of all non-recoverable construction/demolition and related solid wastes, garbage, and refuse at an off-site solid waste disposal facility possessing the appropriate City or County Certificate of Designation unless otherwise specified. No waste or materials shall be left on the installation after completion of any project under this contract. B. All non-hazardous wastes shall be properly disposed of through a licensed landfill site unless specific provision at the installation allows for disposal on the installation property. Demolition rubble shall not be buried anywhere on base or at the work site without permission from the CO. Any cleanups and the costs of these cleanups of improper waste disposals or removals of improperly placed hazardous or landfill restricted waste materials shall be the responsibility of the contractor. C. The contractor shall participate in the base recycling program or develop a contractor recycling program. In any event, coordination must be accomplished with the installation environmental office (50 CES/CEV). The Base Recycling Coordinator, 567-4242, will provide assistance on current recycling procedures. D. The contractor shall strive to meet a 40% diversion of solid waste from landfills. E. New paint shall not contain lead or chromium, and shall be water based paint. F. No paints or epoxies may contain isocyanates (an ingredient of polyurethane). 6. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/WASTE: All hazardous or toxic material used, removed or handled and wastes generated by the contractor shall be managed in accordance with Federal, State and local laws and Air Force regulations. 7. Hazardous Materials: Pre-construction/installation hazardous material reporting requirements. All hazardous materials to be brought on-site by the contractor shall be subject to pre-approval by the installation environmental office (50 CES/CEV). The approval process application requirements are at the discretion of the installation environmental office utilizing the AF form 3952 process. A. The installation reserves the right to prohibit the use of hazardous materials it deems to be especially hazardous to human health and/or the environment. B. The installation also reserves the right to prohibit the use of hazardous materials due to the type and/or quantity of hazardous wastes potentially generated from the materials. In the event a hazardous material is not approved for use on installation, the installation may provide the contractor a list of suitable substitutes; however, the contractor shall retain responsibility for finding an acceptable substitute. All installations promote waste minimization and pollution prevention practices and the contractor shall take appropriate actions to comply with this policy. C. A minimum of ten (10) business days prior to commencement of work on site, the contractor shall submit to the CO a listing of hazardous materials that shall be brought on site during the performance of the contract. The listing shall include estimated usage and estimated quantities for each hazardous material. D. The contractor shall identify any "extremely hazardous substances" to be used during the execution of the contract and indicate if the amount of the chemical exceeds the threshold planning quantity. The contractor shall also supply a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each hazardous material and the contractor shall give a brief description of how the hazardous material shall be used and disposed. The contractor shall, at all times, maintain an up-to-date hazardous material inventory with copies of MSDSs for all materials used on the job site. E. Hazardous Waste: (1) The contractor shall coordinate all hazardous waste (HAZWASTE) disposals with the installation environmental office. (2) If there is any question about whether or not a substance is classified as hazardous, the Contractor shall contact the installation environmental office. (3) It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to pay for the disposal of hazardous waste unless otherwise specified. (4) The contractor shall handle, accumulate, and manage hazardous waste in accordance with all regulatory requirements. Questions regarding the proper storage, handling and disposal may be directed to the environmental office (50 CES/CEV) through the CO. (5) Hazardous Wastes manifested for disposal must be reviewed and authorized through the environmental office (50 CES/CEV). 8. The contractor shall, when applicable, have a HAZCOM program required by CFR 29 (OSHA) regulation. 9. Questions pertaining to these requirements can be addressed to 50 CES/CEV, 719-567-4242.
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Place of Performance: Address: Schriever AFB, CO, Schriever AFB, Colorado, 80912, United States; Zip Code: 80912
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