SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- OPTION - Canine Kenneling
- Notice Date
- 3/12/2013
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- 2410 Natures Path Way, Blaine, WA 98230
- ZIP Code
- 98230
- Solicitation Number
- 20072871
- Response Due
- 3/21/2013
- Archive Date
- 9/17/2013
- Point of Contact
- Name: Paul Ebinger, Title: Contract Specialist, Phone: 3603329210, Fax: 3603329263
- E-Mail Address
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paul.i.ebinger@cbp.dhs.gov;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- 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.The solicitation number is 20072871 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-65. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 812910 with a small business size standard of $7.00M.This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2013-03-21 16:30:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Multiple shipping information. The DHS Customs and Border Protection requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: Base Period of Performance: 04/01/2013 - 03/31/2014 LI 001: Base Year (04/01/2013 - 03/31/2014). Kenneling Service in accordance with attached Statement of Work...Pricing is determined as cost per dog per day for 365 days multiplied by a total of 10 dogs; i.e. (Qty = 365 days x 10 dogs)., 3650, 1 Day; Option 1 Period of Performance: 04/01/2014 - 03/31/2015 LI 001: Option Year 1 (04/01/2014 - 03/31/2015). Kenneling Service in accordance with attached Statement of Work...Pricing is determined as cost per dog per day for 365 days multiplied by a total of 10 dogs; i.e. (Qty = 365 days x 10 dogs)., 3650, 1 Day; Option 2 Period of Performance: 04/01/2015 - 03/31/2016 LI 001: Option Year 2 (04/01/2015 - 03/31/2016). Kenneling Service in accordance with attached Statement of Work...Pricing is determined as cost per dog per day for 366 days multiplied by a total of 10 dogs; i.e. (Qty = 366 days x 10 dogs)., 3660, 1 Day; Option 3 Period of Performance: 04/01/2016 - 03/31/2017 LI 001: Option Year 3 (04/01/2016 - 03/31/2017). Kenneling Service in accordance with attached Statement of Work...Pricing is determined as cost per dog per day for 365 days multiplied by a total of 10 dogs; i.e. (Qty = 365 days x 10 dogs)., 3650, 1 Day; Option 4 Period of Performance: 04/01/2017 - 03/31/2018 LI 001: Option Year 4 (04/01/2017 - 03/31/2018). Kenneling Service in accordance with attached Statement of Work...Pricing is determined as cost per dog per day for 365 days multiplied by a total of 10 dogs; i.e. (Qty = 365 days x 10 dogs)., 3650, 1 Day; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, DHS Customs and Border Protection intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. DHS Customs and Border Protection is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com.Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process.Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com.Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. Unless the Buyer indicates otherwise within a particular line item description, each Seller shall include in its online Bid individual pricing for all required line items in order to be considered for award (i.e., Do not use the ?Included in another line item? function when pricing each line item). If a line item cannot be separately priced, you must notify the buyer through the FedBid ?Submit a Question? feature regarding which line item(s) should be included in which other line item(s) and request reposting. Failure to comply with this term may result in the Bid being determined to be non-responsive. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. No partial shipments are permitted unless specifically authorized at the time of award. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far. Q&A -Please submit all questions by using the 'Submit a Question' button. This buy will then be reposted with Q&A based on the questions that come in (if applicable). Award Criteria-An award will be made to a responsive offeror (who submits all required submissions on time), whose past performance does not pose a risk to the Government, and whose offer is the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). An offer is technically acceptable if its technical capabilities conform to the Government's Statement of Work or listed specs whichever is applicable to the buy. In addition to providing pricing at www.FedBid.com for this solicitation, each Offeror must provide any required, NON-PRICING responses (e.g. technical proposal, representations and certifications, etc.) so that they are received no later than the closing date and time for this solicitation. Submissions can be sent to clientservices@fedbid.com. For all buys other than Exact Match Sellers MUST document what they are bidding for evaluation for award. Sellers must include, extended specs and/or manufacturer name and part numbers (if applicable). Failure to do this may be cause for termination. This information is REQUIRED in order for a sellers bid to be deemed 'responsive' and to be considered for award. FAR 52.211-6. In accordance with condition and sepcification per Statement of Work Delivery must be made within 2 days or less after receipt of order (ARO). The offeror must provide within its offer the number of days - not to exceed 2 - required to make delivery after it receives a purchase order from the buyer. Unless otherwise noted. FAR 52.223-1 through 52.223-17, 52.204-4, and 52.211-5 Questions - All questions regarding this procurement will be addressed at the site visit. Once the site visit is completed, a posting of all the Q&A will be posted, along with any other updates and clarifications to the requirements upon completion of the site visit. FAR 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification FAR 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products under Service and Construction Contracts, the Government shall ensure environmentally safe products are provided for Contractor use. FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 60 days [insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option]; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days [60 days unless a different number of days is inserted] before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. (b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause. (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 years. (End of clause) FAR 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999) The offeror represents that? (a) It o has, o has not participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the Equal Opportunity clause of this solicitation; (b) It o has, o has not filed all required compliance reports; and (c) Representations indicating submission of required compliance reports, signed by proposed subcontractors, will be obtained before subcontract awards. (End of provision) FAR 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance (Apr 1984) The offeror represents that? (a) It o has developed and has on file, o has not developed and does not have on file, at each establishment, affirmative action programs required by the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor (41 CFR 60-1 and 60-2); or (b) It o has not previously had contracts subject to the written affirmative action programs requirement of the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor. (End of provision) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) In compliance with the Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause. Service Contract Act - FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, As Amended (July 2005) is hereby applicable to this solicitation. Also - see attachment WDOL for detailed information regarding specific minimum WAGE DETERMINATIONS for this procurement. FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999). The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. the Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the contractor within 30 days. Each offeror shall provide the attached past performance questionnaire PPQ and PP Ref Sheet to their company's previous three customers, preferably government customers. Each customer shall submit the completed Past Performance documentation to the contract specialist by e-mail paul.ebinger@dhs.gov. All questionnaires are to be submitted by the end date and time of this solictation. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a complete Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure that the Contractor will meet all requirements of the contract, and that all requested services are performed effectively, efficiently, and in accordance with industry standards. A. At a minimum, the QCP shall include the following: 1. A system for identifying and correcting deficiencies in the quality of services before the level of performance becomes unacceptable. 2. Specifics as to the areas to be inspected on both a scheduled and random basis, frequency of inspections, and the title and organizational placement of the inspector(s). 3. A component for monitoring periodic inspections made by Contractor representatives other than on-site personnel. 4. An acceptable procedure for generating, analyzing, and processing customer surveys. 5. An acceptable customer complaint procedure. 6. Safety procedures to be utilized by the Contractor during the performance of this contract. 7. An organizational chart that describes the structure within the organization as related to the facility. This chart shall be updated as necessary and available for review by the CO and COR upon request. All changes to the facility's organizational chart shall be reviewed and approved by the CO and COR prior to implementation. B. The Contractor shall maintain an acceptable file of all Contractor inspections and corrective or preventive actions taken. These records shall be made available within 24 hours to the COR or CO upon request throughout the term of the contract, and for the period after contract completion until settlement of all claims are made under this contract. C. A draft of the proposed Quality Control Plan along with sample documentation that will be used during the performance of the contract (i.e. customer surveys, inspections file, etc.), shall be submitted as part of the Contractor's technical proposal for this solicitation. A final draft of the Quality Control Plan shall be submitted to the CO for acceptance within fifteen (15) calendar days of notification of award. If the Contractor chooses to make any changes to the plan during the contract performance period, such changes will be effective only after they have been submitted in writing to the COR and approved by the CO.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Multiple shipping information.
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