Contracting Squadron, 22 CONS/LGC, 53147 Kansas St, Ste 102, McConnell AFB, KS 67221-3606

99 -- MISCELLANEOUS -- - PROFESSIONAL BIRD CONTROL PROGRAM SOL F14614-98-Q0010 DUE 092198 POC Jane A. Combs -- Contracting Officer, 316-652-4529; Aaron Rutland -- Contract Administrator, 316-652-4536 WEB: Click here to reach the McConnell AFB Contracting Office., www. mcconnell.af.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contracting Officer via, combs.jane@mcconnell.af.mil. 17. This is a combined CBD synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, F14614-98-Q0012, is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-5. This is an unrestricted solicitation. The Standard Industrial Classification is 7342, with a small business being one with 500 or fewer employees. There is one Contract Line Item (CLIN). CLIN 0001: Fot the basic period of 1 Oct 98 to 30 Sep 99. CLIN 0002:For the first option year, the period 1 Oct 99 to 30 Sep 2000. CLIN 0003: For the second option year, the period 1 Oct 2000 to 30 Sep 2001. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision and other items and services necessary, to provide a complete bird control program to McConnell AFB KS. This program shall include, but not be limited to, the use of trained birds of prey, bird dog, pyrotechnics, traps, pellet gun, shotgun, and Bio Acoustic Bird Scaring System (BABS). These services shall be performed from one half hour before sunrise to one half-hour after sunset, local time, Mon. through Fri., excluding federal holidays and Wing down days. The contractor shall be available on weekends and down days when needed for severe bird conditions or emergency operations. Constant radio contact will be maintained with McConnell Air Traffic Control Tower and Airfield management. The contractor shall provide at least two Falconers licensed with the US Fish and Wildlife Service. One of these Falconers must be licensed as a Master Falconer by the USFWS. Copies of licenses and resumes shall be included in the proposal. The contractor shall provide a team of at least six trained birds of prey. These shouldinclude at least three Saker Falcons or Lanner Falcons for flying during hot weather. The contractor shall provide all equipment, perches, and food necessary to maintain the birds' healthy condition. The contractor shall provide a four-wheel drive vehicle for use on the airfield. The vehicle shall be equipped with BABS. The contractor shall provide one fully trained dog for finding birds by scent in vegetation. The dog should be accustomed to airfield surroundings. The dog must be under complete control at all times. The contractor shall provide and use pyrotechnics for harassing birds. The contractor shall also provide a pellet gun and a twelve-gauge shotgun/ammunition, for depredating unprotected birds. The contractor shall comply with all weapons/explosives safety regulations (transportation, storage, and usage). The contractor shall provide various types of traps for humanely catching birds for depredation and/or relocation. The contractor shall provide traps suitable for removing birds from hangers, catching flocking birds, and catching geese capable of flight. The Government shall provide: 1. A secure, enclosed staging area (approximately 500 square feet) for storing equipment, bird care, and office space. An outdoor area adjacent to the office area will be provided for mews, etc. 2. Two hand held radios for Tower contact. The provisions of FAR 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items", applies to this acquisition. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions; therefore, qualified contractors should submit a quotation with the best possible price. Provisions at FAR 52.212-2. "Evaluation Commercial Items," apply to this order. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: price alone. Offerors shall include a complete copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, "Offeror Representations and Certification Commercial Items" with quote. The following provisions apply to this solicitation: DFARS 252.204-7004, "Required Central Contract Registration", FAR 52.203-6 "Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; FAR 52.219-8, "Utilization of Small Business concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns; FAR 52.219-14 "Limitation on Subcontracting (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14))", FAR 52.222-26 "Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), FAR 52.222-35 "Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793)", FAR 52.222-37 "Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.225-19 "European Union Sanctions for Services", FAR 52.217-8 "Option to Extend Services", FAR 52.217-9 "Option to Extend the Term of the Contract", FAR 52.222-41 "Service Contract Act of 1965, As amended; 52.222-42 "Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires", FARS 52.222-43 "Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act Price Adjustment"; and DFARS 252.219-7003 "Small Business and Small Disadvantage Business Subcontracting Plan", FAR 52.222-44 "Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act Price Adjustment". The clauses at DFARS 252.232-7009, "Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (CCR)", DFARS 252.212-7001, "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Satutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercials Items", applies to this acquisition. Department of Labor Wage Determination 94-2215 Revision 9 will apply. This procurement is assigned a defense Priority rating of S10. Quotes shall be submitted in writing to the 22nd Contracting Squadron, to the attention of Jane A. Combs, address above, no later than 4:30 p.m. local time, on 21 September 98. Posted 09/08/98 (W-SN246985). (0251)

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