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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-05. This is a commercial acquisition and it is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside; all responsible sources may submit a quote. The associated NAICS code is 485510 with a size standard of 6M. The government intends to issue a pre-priced Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Shuttle Bus Services to and from Ft Dix, NJ. Each call placed against this BPA will be for approximately 18 busses to perform over a 10-day period. The exact number of busses needed each day will be determined at the time of the call. The vendor will be required to provide shuttle bus service for approximately 450 personnel with four pieces of luggage each between the following three locations: Philadelphia International Airport, Lakehurst NAES and Ft Dix NJ. See the attached price list schedule. All prospective offerors interested in submitting a quote on this solicitation must have a Commercial and Government Entity code (CAGE code). All potential sources must obtain a DUNS number and register in the Central Contractor Register (CCR) in order to transact business with the government. Failure to obtain a DUNS number, register in ORCA, and register in the CCR may result in the delay of award or possible award to the next otherwise successful offer that is registered in the CCR at the time of award. One of the following paragraphs will apply:(a) Prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications at http://orca.bpn.gov in conjunction with required registration in the Central Contracting Registration (CCR) database (see FAR 4.1102) or (b) Prospective contractors shall update the representations and certifications submitted to ORCA as necessary, but at least annually to ensure they are kept current, accurate, and complete. The representations and certifications are effective until one year from the date of submission or update to ORCA. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which will be considered by the agency. Award will be made to the offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation requirements and provides the lowest total price. Questions should be submitted in writing and emailed to
[email protected] The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and are to remain in full force in any resultant purchase order: The provisions at FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Jan 2005), and FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (Mar 2005). The clauses at FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration; with 252.204-7004 ALT A (Nov 2003) Note: Lack of registration in the Central Contractor Registration will make an offeror ineligible for award. FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest when Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment (Jan 2005), FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (Oct 2003), and FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Jul 2005) apply to this acquisition; under Para (b), the following clauses are incorporated: (5)(i) FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside (Jun 2003) (14) FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (15) FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jun 2004) (16) FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), (17) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002), (18) FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam ERA and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001), (19) FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998), (20) FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001), (26) FAR 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (Mar 2005), (31) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003), (33) FAR 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (May 1999); FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991); FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 As amended (Jul 2005); FAR 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989); DFAR 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992), DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Jun 2005); under Para (b), the following clauses are incorporated: DFAR 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (Jun 2005), DFAR 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Jan 2004), DFAR 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (May 2002) (Alt III) (May 2002); and DFAR 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991). No telephonic responses will be processed. Please submit the following with the quotation: 1) Cover sheet with company name 2) Price List 3) Completed Representations and Certifications, as required in FAR 52.212-3 with Alternate I and DFAR 252.212-7000 (accessible at the Air Force FAR Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil), to 305 CONS/LGCA, 2402 Vandenberg Ave McGuire AFB, NJ 08641 at or before 1430 (2:30 p.m.) EST, 18 August 2005. Quotations may be faxed to SSgt Jeffrey Lewis at (609) 754-4642 or emailed to
[email protected]. Anticipated award date is on or about 2 September 2005. All potential sources must be registered with the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC), the web site can be found at http://www.mtmc.army.mil SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall: a. The contractor shall provide proof of employee’s valid and clean driving record. b. The contractor shall maintain valid proof of insurance coverage and/or insurance card. c. Contractor employees shall present a neat, clean, safe and professional appearance at all times. All employees must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. d. Busses shall be in clean and safe operating order in accordance with NJ State Law. Note: Busses are subject to government inspection. e. Busses must be of a smoke free environment. PRICE LIST BREAKDOWN: Additional routes may be required at the time of the call From Philadelphia International Airport to Bldg 5651 Fort Dix NJ $____ From Bldg 5651 Fort Dix NJ to Philadelphia International Airport $____ From Lakehurst NAES to Philadelphia International Airport $____ From Lakehurst NAES to Bldg 5651 Fort Dix NJ $____ Seasonal Rates - $____ ***Any additional fees or Price Lists should be included with your quote***