This synopsis and solicitation is 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. This solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). Submit written offers (oral offers will not be accepted), on RFQ F1R31A3232A009-REPLACE 40 LF OF DUCT IN BLDG 7008. Quotes will be evaluated and an award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-69. All firms or individuals responding must be registered with the System For Award Management (SAM) IAW FAR 52.204-7. This procurement is being issued with a SMALL BUSINESS set-aside. North American Industrial Classification Standard 238220, Size Standard $14.0M, applies to this procurement. FOB: Destination for delivery to 7 CES, DYESS AFB, TX 79607-1581. CLIN 0001- Replace Approximately 40LF of Supply/Return Duct in Bldg. 7008 (1 lot) The project magnitude for this requirement is less than $25,000. The provisions that apply to this solicitation are as follows: • FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil (End of Provision) • FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management • FAR 52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications Annual Representations and Certifications (Jul 2013) (a) (1) The North American Industry classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238220. (2) The small business size standard is $14 million. (3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees. (b) (1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies. (2) If the provision at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and has completed the Representations and Certficiations section of SAM electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certification in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes: [_] (i) Paragraph (d) applies. [_] (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. (c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated: (i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless- (A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13; (B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or (C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation. (ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000. (iii) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management. (iv) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that- (A) Are not set aside for small business concerns; (B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and (C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas. (v) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation. This provision applies to solicitations using funds appropriated in fiscal years 2008, 2009, 2010, or 2012. (vi) 52.209-5; Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. (vii) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government. (viii) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government. (ix) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas. (A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard. (B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard. (x) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas. (xi) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity. (xii) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity. (xiii) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items. (xiv) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts. (xv) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA- designated items. (xvi) 52.225-2, Buy American Act Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1. (xvii) 52.225-4, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225- 3. (A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies. (B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies. (C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $77,494, the provision with its Alternate II applies. (D) If the acquisition value is $77,494 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies. (xviii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5. (xix) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations. (xx) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations. (xxi) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to- (A) Solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions; and (B) For DoD, NASA, and Coast Guard acquisitions, solicitations that contain the clause at 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns. (2) The following certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ___ (i) 52.219-22, Small Disadvantaged Business Status. ___ (A) Basic. ___ (B) Alternate I. ___ (ii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products. ___ (iii) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment Certification. ___ (iv) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Certification. ___ (v) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (Alternate I only). ___ (vi) 52.227-6, Royalty Information. ___ (A) Basic. ___ (B) Alternate I. ___ (vii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software. (d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM Web site accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov . After reviewing the SAM database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer. FAR Clause Title Date Change Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM. (End of Provision) • FAR 52.222-5, Davis-Bacon Act-Secondary Site of the Work • FAR 52.222-23, Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction The clauses that apply to this solicitation are as follows: • FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference • DFARS 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect 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 address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil (End of Clause) • FAR 52.213-4, Terms and Conditions -- Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Items) • FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside • FAR 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation • FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor • FAR 52.222-6, Davis-Bacon Act • FAR 52.222-7, Withholding of Funds • FAR 52.222-8 -- Payrolls and Basic Records • FAR 52.222-9 -- Apprentices and Trainees • FAR 52.222-10 -- Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements • FAR 52.222-11 -- Subcontracts (Labor Standards) • FAR 52.222-12 -- Contract Termination - Debarment • FAR 52.222-13 -- Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act Regulations • FAR 52.222-14 -- Disputes Concerning Labor Standards • FAR 52.222-15 -- Certification of Eligibility • FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor • FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities • FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity • FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities • FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons • FAR 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving • FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases • FAR 52.232-1, Payments • FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration • FAR 52.233-1, Disputes • FAR 52.233-3, Protest after Award • FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim • FAR 52.246-21, Warranty of Construction • FAR 52.249-1, Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form) • FAR 52.252-5, Authorized Deviations in Provisions As prescribed in 52.107(e), insert the following provision in solicitations that include any FAR or supplemental provision with an authorized deviation. Whenever any FAR or supplemental provision is used with an authorized deviation, the contracting officer shall identify it by the same number, title, and date assigned to the provision when it is used without deviation, include regulation name for any supplemental provision, except that the contracting officer shall insert "(Deviation)" after the date of the provision. • FAR 52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms • DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights • DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product • DFARS 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium • DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program • DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports • DFARS 252.247-7023 Alt III, Transportation of Supplies by Sea • AFFARS 5352.201-9101, OMBUDSMAN OMBUDSMAN (NOV 2012) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the Center/MAJCOM/DRU or AFISRA ombudsmen, [Insert names, addresses, telephone numbers, facsimile numbers, and e-mail addresses]. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU or AFISRA level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2397, facsimile number (571) 256-2431. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. (End of clause) • AFFARS 5352.223-9001, Heath and Safety on Government Installations • AFFARS 5352.223-9000, Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) • AFFARS 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS (NOV 2012) (a) The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation. (b) The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base. The letter will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The contracting officer will endorse the request and forward it to the issuing base pass and registration office or Security Forces for processing. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contractor individual(s) should provide a valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, and valid vehicle insurance certificate to obtain a vehicle pass. (c) During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site. (d) When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with AFI 31-101, Integrated Defense, and AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management citing the appropriate paragraphs as applicable. (e) Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office. (f) Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment. (End of clause) A site visit will be held on the following date/time: The meeting location will be at the main front gate of Dyess AFB, TX, at the intersection of Arnold Blvd and Dub Wright Blvd, Abilene, TX, at the Dyess Visitor's Center on 17 September 2013 at 2:00 P.M. (CST) The visitors Control Center is considered a high congestion area. Please bring all required paperwork ( i.e., valid driver's license, car insurance, and valid car registration) and arrive with adequate time for processing. Only one site visit will be conducted and offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site 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. All interested parties must send an email or fax to the Contract Administrator listed below stating the name and telephone number of all individuals to be in attendance. All questions pertaining to this requirement must be submitted and received no later than 2:00 p.m. (CST), 18 September 2013. All quotes must be faxed to 325-696-4084/8676 attn: A1C Christopher Davila or via email to
[email protected]. For any questions call 325-696-2322. Quotes are required to be received no later than 02:00 PM, CST, 19 September 2013. DAVIS-BACON ACT: General Decision Number: TX130266 05/17/2013 TX266 Superseded General Decision Number: TX20120266 State: Texas Construction Type: Building County: Taylor County in Texas. BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (does not include single family homes or apartments up to and including 4 stories). Modification Number Publication Date 0 01/04/2013 1 03/29/2013 2 05/17/2013 * BOIL0531-001 01/01/2013 Rates Fringes Boilermaker....................$ 22.71 20.63 ---------------------------------------------------------------- BRTX0005-004 05/01/2012 Rates Fringes Bricklayer.....................$ 20.75 7.33 ---------------------------------------------------------------- ENGI0178-004 12/01/2009 Rates Fringes OPERATOR: Forklift..............$ 21.20 9.35 ---------------------------------------------------------------- IRON0263-017 06/01/2012 Rates Fringes Ironworker, reinforcing........$ 21.85 5.40 ---------------------------------------------------------------- PAIN0053-003 04/01/2008 Rates Fringes Painter - Brush, Roller & Spray............................$ 15.81 4.56 ---------------------------------------------------------------- PLUM0404-022 09/24/2012 Rates Fringes PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER...............$ 22.50 6.25 ---------------------------------------------------------------- SUTX2009-172 06/03/2009 Rates Fringes CARPENTER, Excludes Form Work....$ 12.49 2.03 CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER...$ 12.33 0.00 ELECTRICIAN, Includes Low Voltage Wiring for HVAC/Temperature Controls........$ 16.10 0.00 FORM WORKER......................$ 10.71 0.00 IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL...........$ 11.24 0.00 LABORER: Common or General......$ 8.75 0.00 LABORER: Mason Tender - Brick...$ 11.00 0.00 OPERATOR: Backhoe/Excavator.....$ 12.42 0.00 OPERATOR: Grader/Blade..........$ 13.06 0.00 OPERATOR: Loader (Front End)....$ 13.30 0.00 ROOFER...........................$ 11.42 0.00 TILE SETTER......................$ 8.50 0.00 TRUCK DRIVER.....................$ 10.53 0.00 ---------------------------------------------------------------- WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performing operation to which welding is incidental. ================================================================ Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within the scope of the classifications listed may be added after award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses (29CFR 5.5 (a) (1) (ii)). ---------------------------------------------------------------- The body of each wage determination lists the classification and wage rates that have been found to be prevailing for the cited type(s) of construction in the area covered by the wage determination. The classifications are listed in alphabetical order of "identifiers" that indicate whether the particular rate is union or non-union. Union Identifiers An identifier enclosed in dotted lines beginning with characters other than "SU" denotes that the union classification and rate have found to be prevailing for that classification. Example: PLUM0198-005 07/01/2011. The first four letters , PLUM, indicate the international union and the four-digit number, 0198, that follows indicates the local union number or district council number where applicable , i.e., Plumbers Local 0198. The next number, 005 in the example, is an internal number used in processing the wage determination. The date, 07/01/2011, following these characters is the effective date of the most current negotiated rate/collective bargaining agreement which would be July 1, 2011 in the above example. Union prevailing wage rates will be updated to reflect any changes in the collective bargaining agreements governing the rates. 0000/9999: weighted union wage rates will be published annually each January. Non-Union Identifiers Classifications listed under an "SU" identifier were derived from survey data by computing average rates and are not union rates; however, the data used in computing these rates may include both union and non-union data. Example: SULA2004-007 5/13/2010. SU indicates the rates are not union majority rates, LA indicates the State of Louisiana; 2004 is the year of the survey; and 007 is an internal number used in producing the wage determination. A 1993 or later date, 5/13/2010, indicates the classifications and rates under that identifier were issued as a General Wage Determination on that date. Survey wage rates will remain in effect and will not change until a new survey is conducted. ---------------------------------------------------------------- WAGE DETERMINATION APPEALS PROCESS 1.) Has there been an initial decision in the matter? This can be: * an existing published wage determination * a survey underlying a wage determination * a Wage and Hour Division letter setting forth a position on a wage determination matter * a conformance (additional classification and rate) ruling On survey related matters, initial contact, including requests for summaries of surveys, should be with the Wage and Hour Regional Office for the area in which the survey was conducted because those Regional Offices have responsibility for the Davis-Bacon survey program. If the response from this initial contact is not satisfactory, then the process described in 2.) and 3.) should be followed. With regard to any other matter not yet ripe for the formal process described here, initial contact should be with the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations. Write to: Branch of Construction Wage Determinations Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20210 2.) If the answer to the question in 1.) is yes, then an interested party (those affected by the action) can request review and reconsideration from the Wage and Hour Administrator (See 29 CFR Part 1.8 and 29 CFR Part 7). Write to: Wage and Hour Administrator U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20210 The request should be accompanied by a full statement of the interested party's position and by any information (wage payment data, project description, area practice material, etc.) that the requestor considers relevant to the issue. 3.) If the decision of the Administrator is not favorable, an interested party may appeal directly to the Administrative Review Board (formerly the Wage Appeals Board). Write to: Administrative Review Board U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20210 4.) All decisions by the Administrative Review Board are final. ================================================================ END OF GENERAL DECISION