DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, BUILDING 1001, 761ST TANK BATTALION AVE, FORT HOOD, TX 76544-5025

F -- DISPOSAL SERVICE FOR USED ANTIFREEZE SOL DPWRMO-USED-ANTI POC Contract Specialist Neta Woodward (254) 287-5115 email: woodwardn@hood-emh3.army.mil (Site Code DAKF48) 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 Subparts 13 and 16, with the intent of issuing an indefinite delivery contract (IDC) for the disposal and/or recycling of used antifreeze. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; PROPOSALS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This solicitation is being issued as a request for quotation under the guidance at Subpart 13.5,and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-3. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business; the standard industrial classification code is 8999 ($5 Million). It is anticipated there will be an estimated quantity of 30,000 gallons of used antifreeze to be collected, transported off the installation, to an authorized recycle center/disposal site during the course of this contract. Contractor shall provide a disposal service contract for the removal of used antifreeze generated at Fort Hood, Texas, from May 1, 1998 to April 30, 1999. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Contractor shall provide all labor, materials and transportation necessary for the disposal of used antifreeze collected at the Directorate of Public Works Classification Unit, Fort Hood, Texas. Conditions for performance: Contractor shall collect all used coolant generated that has a freezing point no greater than +20. The pH should be no lower than 7.5 and no greater than 11.0 to be in acceptable range for recycling. Oil, although known to be an unavoidable trace element existing in this process, shall be kept to a minimum. Upon collection of the coolant, the Contractor will pump out of the storage tank until oil becomes visible. The Contractor is, in no way, obligated to empty a tank where oil is apparent. Schedule: The Contracting Officer, or designated representative (COR), will contact the Contractor verbally to arrange for pick up of stored used antifreeze. Minimum/Maximum Quantities: For quantities less than 1,000 gallons, the Government will not be obligated to order, nor will the Contractor be obligated to furnish, service for that small amount. The Contractor will not be obligated to make a single pickup greater than 3,300 gallons, nor be required to pick up more frequently than every ten (10) working days. Period of performance: May 1, 1998 through April 30, 1999. The Contractor is not obligated, nor authorized to perform after the expiration date of the contract. Government Furnished Equipment and Responsibilities: The Government has established a central collection point at the Classification Unit where individual units on the installation deliver antifreeze in 55 Gallon drums and pump the antifreeze into designated storage tanks. The Government makes every effort to screen liquids being collected to assure a minimum of trace elements (oil) are transferred from the drums to the storage tanks. Once the antifreeze is downloaded from the drums, the drums are returned to the customers for continued collection. The Government will provide suitable storage tanks and sufficient facilities to safeguard the used antifreeze until such time as pickup is made. Contractor Furnished Equipment/Responsibilities: 1. Licenses and Permits: Contractor shall possess all applicable licenses and permits required by Federal, State and local laws, codes, and regulations in connection with environmental pollution, protection and enhancement. 2. Registration: Contractor shall possess a current Texas Registration to transport and process used antifreeze. No used antifreeze collected and transported from the Fort Hood installation will be transported outside the State of Texas. 3. Certificates of Recycle: Contractor shall provide the Government with appropriate Certificates of Recycle (or equivalent documents). 4. Contractor Liabilities: Contractor shall be held liable, in the event of a spill or ground water pollution occuring as a result of the Contractor's transportation, storage, reclamation ordisposal, for all costs and expenses associated with the accident. 5. Data Collection: Contractor shall ensure that all shipments will be accompanied by a General Bill of Lading which reflects the total poundage collected and transported, and all other information necessary to complete the Texas Annual Recycle Report. Any subcontracting opportunities associated with this contract shall carry the same requirements set forth for the prime contractor, and evidence of like qualifications will be provided to the Government prior to any transportation of materials by a subcontractor. FOB Point and acceptance is at the DPW Classification Unit, Fort Hood, Texas. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition with the following addenda: (a) Delete; (b) Delete reference to offer being submitted on SF 1449 and amend sub-item (7) to add: The Offeror shall provide notice as to his capability to accept and process payments via the Government Credit Card. ; (d) Delete; (e) Delete; (h) Delete; (i) Delete. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the following addenda: (a) Delete and replace with the following evaluation procedures -- 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. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items, with their offer. The provision at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the following addenda: (g) is changed to add the following: The Government's preferred method of payment for all service/supply contracts is the Government Credit Card. Invoices shall be submitted to the Directorate of Contracting, ATTN: Post Award Division, Fort Hood, Texas 76544 at the time supplies are shipped, or at the completionof ordered services. If the contractor does not have the capability to accept and process payments via the Government Credit Card, he MUST have the capability to receive payment via Electronic Funds Transfer from the servicing OPLOC Finance Center; (h) Delete; (i) Add the following statement: Failure to elect payment by Government Credit Card could result in extended payment processing time. Current payment processing time through the Fort Sill, Oklahoma, OPLOC Finance Center is in excess of 60 days after receipt of invoice and receiving report; (j) Delete. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, and specifically the following clauses: (6) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O.11246); (7) 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212); (8) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793); (9) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212). Offers must be submitted by April 29, 1998, 4:00 PM, CDT, to the address listed above. For further information contact Ms. Neta Woodward at (254) 287-5115. (0104)

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