This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, labor, supplies, supervision, transportation, and incidentals necessary to pump and dispose of all waste products removed from the toilets in accordance with specifications and State and Federal regulations. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is a "request for quotations (RFQ).” The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 562991, with a small business size standard of $7.5M.

All interested companies shall provide quotation(s) for the following:

Services

The USDA Forest Service has a need for vault toilet and septic tank pumping at various location throughout the Angeles National Forest. The location of the work sites, access to the sites, and other information pertinent to each area is contained in the “Contract Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments”.  The Government will group the ordering of services ensuring the ordered truck is filled to capacity. On each service trip the contractor will be required to visit multiple locations within the service area. To the extent possible the service locations per a work order will be located within the same local vicinity. For bidding purposes truck size includes sewage capacity only and does not include any fresh water capacity.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items” (JUN 2020)

FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items” (AUG 2020)

FAR 52.217-5, “Evaluation of Options” (Jul 1990)
 
Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://sam.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items.” If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
This contact incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effects as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address (s): https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=brosefar
 
The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: 
               
FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Items” (OCT 2018)
 
ADDENDUM TO FAR CLAUSE 52.212-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE ON STANDARD FORM 1449).
 
FAR 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)
FAR 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)
FAR 52.232-39 UNENFORCABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUN 2013)
FAR 52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (OCT 2004)
 
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.
 
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 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days 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 4 years.
 
FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executives Orders (NOV 2020)
 
The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:
                (a)(1-6)
                (b)(4), (8), (14), (22), (27), (30), (35), (51)
                (c)(2)  
                (d)(1-3)
                (e)(1-2) 
 
Quotes shall include the following:
1. Schedule of Items (see Amendment A0001)
2. Technical Response (see Specialized and Technical Expertise).
3. Past Performance (see Past Performance Experience Questionnaire). 
4. Price.
 
Award shall be made to the quoter, whose quotation, is evaluated as the best value to the Government. The government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: (1) technical capability factor, (2) past performance, and (3) price.
 
1. Specialized and Technical Expertise including (a) Technical Capability – Ability to meet required specifications (b) Key Personnel experience and qualifications to meet requirement (including  list of subcontractors and the work they will perform); and (c) Equipment available and the specifications of the vehicle; for each vehicle list the total sewage capacity, and the total fresh water capacity (see Technical Capabilities following the Schedule of Items). 
 
2. Past Performance (include recent & relevant contracts).  The Government will evaluate the quality and extent of offeror's performance deemed relevant to the requirements of this solicitation.  The Government will use information submitted by the offeror and other sources such as other Federal Government offices and commercial sources, to assess quality of performance, schedule control, and customer satisfaction. Quoters are required to complete the Past Performance Experience Questionnaire. Provide a list of no more than five (5), of the most relevant contracts performed within the last three (3) years. The Government considers “relevant” present/past performance to be present/past performance effort involved in similar scope and magnitude of efforts and complexities this solicitation requires.
 
3. Price. 
 
When combined, the non-price factors are significantly more important than price. The Government reserves the right to make price/non-price trade-offs that are in the best interest and to the advantage of the Government. Award may not necessarily be made to the quoter submitting the lowest quote. Unreasonably high/unrealistically low, unbalanced, inaccurate or incomplete quotes may be grounds for eliminating a quote from competition.  The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards to a single quoter or a combination of quoters. The Government Offerors may quote on any or all Service Areas (see Schedule of Items); quote must include all service type requests and option years in each Service Area.
 
The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html

52.237-1 Site Visit (Apr 1984)
Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.
Questions/clarifications regarding the RFQ shall be submitted in writing to [email protected] by 4:00 PM Pacific, Thursday, January 7, 2021.

Quotes are due no later than 1:00 PM Pacific, Thursday, January 21, 2021. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Quotes must be submitted electronically via e-mail [email protected].