7th Contracting Squadron, 381 Third Street, Dyess AFB, TX 79607-1581

Q -- MEDICAL WASTE DISPOSAL SOL F41652 Q0237 DUE 081898 POC Mr. Robert Miller, Contract Specialist 915 696 2362; Mr. Peter Eckdahl, Contracting Officer 915 696 2353 I. 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. II. Request for quotation, solicitation # F41652 98Q0237. III. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. IV. This is a small business set-aside procurement under SIC 4953 Refuse Systems. V. There are five contract line items. The SOW for all five CLIN numbers is the same. The estimate quantity is 36400 lbs. of medical waste per year (approximately 3033 lbs. per month). bids are to be provided in the following format. 0001 IAW SOW, 01 Oct 98 to 30 Sep 99 Price Per Pound______. Estimated Total Amount for year______. 1001 IAW SOW, 01 Oct 99 to 30 Sep 2000 Price Per Pound______. Estimated Total Amount for year______. 1002 IAW SOW, 01 Oct 2000 to 30 Sep 2001 Price Per Pound______. Estimated Total Amount for year______. 1003 IAW SOW,01 Oct 2001 to 30 Sep 2002 Price Per Pound______. Estimated Total Amount for year______. 1004 IAW SOW,01 Oct 2002 to 30 Sep 2003 Price Per Pound______. Estimated Total Amount for year______. Estimated Total for all options and base year ________. VI. Description: 1. GENERAL: This Statement Of Work (SOW) defines the procurement requirements for a vendor to provide Medical Waste Disposal Service for Dyess AFB. 2. PROCUREMENT DESCRIPTION: The SOW for all five CLIN numbers is the same. The estimate is 36400 lbs. of medical waste per year (about 3033 lbs. per month). Provide bids in the following format (bid schedule) 3. SCOPE: The contractor shall furnish all equipment, labor, materials, labels, containers, tool, transportation, and supervision for performing all operations for the collection, transportation, and disposal of medical wastes from Building 9201, 697 Hospital Road, and Building 6133, 550 Avenue B, Dyess AFB Texas. 4. PERFORMANCE: Transportation and disposal of medical waste shall be in accordance with all federal, state, local, and Air Force Regulations. Collection and transportation of medical waste shall be made with minimal divergence from the schedule established, and with minimum disturbance and maximum protection of personnel and government property. 5. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS: The following documents, in effect on the invitation for bid, form a part of this specification: 5.1 AFR 91-11 -- Industrial Waste Collection and Disposal. 5.2 AFOSH 127-66 -- Industrial Safety Accident Prevention Handbook. 5.3 49 CFR -- Code of Federal Regulations Handbook. Transportation. 5.4 40 CFR PART 259 -- Standards for the Tracking and Management of Medical Waste. 6.CONTRACTOR FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES: 6.1 The contractor shall provide all necessary containers and labels required for the accumulation of medical waste products. The waste materials shall be packaged in contractor supplied containers by government personnel and shall be picked up by the contractor of at Building 9201, 697 Hospital Road, and Building- 6133, 550 Avenue B. Waste to be disposed includes the following as defined in 40 CFR Part 259. Cultures and stocks, pathological wastes, human blood and blood products, sharps, animal wastes, isolation wastes, unused sharps, and pharmaceuticals. 6.2 CONTAINER REQUIREMENTS: Contractor shall supply a sufficient quantity of containers for the packaging of wastes by government personnel, as specified in 40 CFR Part 259. Containers must be rigid, leak-resistant, impervious to moisture, have sufficient strength to prevent tearing or bursting under normal conditions of use and handling. The contractor shall submit the proposed container on AF Form 3000 "Material Submittals," no later than the pre-performance conference for approval by the Contracting Officer. 6.3 Vehicles shall be operated in accordance with base rules and regulations while in the base area. 6.4 All of the contractor's equipment shall be equipped with proper safety devices and shall be in safe operating condition. The contractor is responsible for compliance with all Federal, State, and Dyess fire and safety directives and is subject to OSHA inspection while on base. 7. SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS: 7.1 Point of Collection: Prior to waste pick-up, the Hospital Facility Manager or Chief, Medical Logistics shall be contacted. The point of collection medical waste by the contractor shall be at Building 9201 and Building 6133 at Dyess AFB. A copy of the weight tickets shall be sent to 7th Medical Group within 2 days of collection. 7.2 Operation Procedure: The contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer, for approval, a proposed work schedule and written operation procedures for removal of medical waste. These procedures shall govern the methods of collection, type of container, and method of transportation. These written operation procedures shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer by the contract start date and as changes occur. The Contracting Officer must approve all changes prior to their implementation. 7.3 Execution of Work: The contractor shall accomplish all work to result in minimal delay of divergence from the Operation Procedure and Work Schedule. 7.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor shall confine his operations to hours commencing not earlier than 7:00 a.m. and continuing not later than 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays), unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer. When unusual conditions require deviation, the contractor shall, upon the approval of the Contracting Officer, perform his services at no additional cost to the government. 7.5 Change of Work Schedule: If the contractor wishes to work periods other than the above, additional government inspection forces shall be required. The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer sufficiently in advance of his intention to work during these periods to allow assignment of additional inspection force if reasonably available. If such force is reasonably available, the Contracting Officer may authorize the contractor to perform work during periods other than normal duty hours/days. However, if inspectors are required to perform in excess of their normal duty hours/days, the actual cost of overtime inspection will be charged to the contractor and will be deducted from the final payment of the contract amount. 7.6 Tracking Forms: The contractor shall be responsible for the preparation of tracking forms in accordance with 40 CFR 259.52. Contractor shall secure an authorized signature on said tracking form and carry it with the shipment of waste to the disposal locations where it is deposited. 5.6.1 The contractor shall have the Waste Shipping Tickets signed by 7th Medical/SGALF personnel at building 9201, 697 Hospital Road, whenever waste is picked up. 7th Medical Group/SGALF will retain one copy of the ticket. 7.6.2 The contractor shall send the original copy of the Waste Shipping Ticket to 7th MG/SGALF once waste is received at the landfill and incinerated. 8. BASIS OF PAYMENT: Payment will be made on a per-pound basis, which will constitute full compensation for all operations covered, by this SOW including disposal fees at the disposal facility. Contractor shall provide certificate of proof of disposal prior to payment. 9. METHOD OF DISPOSAL: 9.1 Method of Disposal: The waste shall be disposed of in accordance with 40 CFR Part 259 and appropriate state regulations. Waste shall be rendered non-hazardous by incineration or other approved means. 9.2 Notification of Final Disposal: After the waste is disposed of, written notification of final disposal including location where disposed, how treated, and date of final disposal, shall be sent to 7th Medical Group/SGALF, Dyess AFB, TX 79607-5000. 10. ESTIMATED QUANTITY: The estimated quantity of waste requiring disposal is 700 lbs./week. 11. QUALITY CONTROL: The contractor shall establish and maintain a complete Quality Control Plan, in accordance with FAR 52.246-4, to ensure the requirements of the contract are provided as specified. One copy of the Contractor's Quality Control Plan shall be provided to the Contracting Officer not later than the pre-performance conference. An updated copy shall be provided to the Contracting Officer on the contract start date and as changes occur. 11.1 The plan shall describe the method(s) for identifying and preventing defects in the quality of service performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable. VII. Required date of performance begins on 01 Oct 98 or date of award whichever is later. Place of performance is stated in SOW above. VIII. Solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Oct 1995) is hereby incorporated by reference. Offerors are reminded to submit bid proposals as five separate line items, number 1 as the base year and numbers 2 through 5 as options. IX. Solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 1995) is hereby incorporated by reference. X. Offerors are reminded to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (JAN 1997 and 252.212-7000, offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (NOV 1995) with its offer. Contact our point of contact for full text if necessary. Offerors are also reminded to comply with 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration Mar 1998. Lack of registration in the CCR database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Offerors may register by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil. XI. Clause 52.212-4, Contract terms and conditions -- Commercial Items (MAY 1997), is hereby incorporated by reference. XII. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (AUG 1996), is hereby incorporated by reference. The following paragraphs apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract, 52.222-41Service Contract Act, 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act & Service Contract Act-Price Adjustment, 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services Aug 1998, 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract Mar 1998, 52.246-4 Inspection of Services, 252.232-7009 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (CCR) Jun 1998, DFAR 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration. (Mar. 1998) XIII. Additional Contract Terms and Conditions applicable to this procurement are: Clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (FEB 1997), is hereby incorporated by reference. The following paragraphs apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract 252.247-7023, 252.219-7006, 252.225-7001, 252.225-7012, 252.227-7015, 252.227-7037,252.247-7024, 252.242-7003, and 252.243-7001. Additional Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Clauses 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (DEC 1991)and 252.225-7003, Information for Duty Free Evaluation (AUG 1992). XIV. The Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) assigned rating for this procurement is unrated. XV. Commerce Business Daily note number 1 applies. XVI. Signed and dated offers shall be submitted to 7th Contracting Squadron, 381 3rd Street, Dyess AFB 79607-1581, ATTN: Robert B. Miller not later then 3:00 p.m. CDT 13 Aug 1998 XVII. Contact Mr. Robert B. Miller at 915 696-2362 email RobertB.Miller@dyess.af.mil or Mr. Peter Eckdahl at 915 696-2353 email Peter.Eckdahl@dyess.af.mil for additional information. Posted 07/28/98 (W-SN229513). (0209)

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