CANCELLATION NOTICE: 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. The solicitation number is 17-R-0006 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 2005-95 with a small business size standard of $7.50M. This requirement is a [ Total HUB-Zone ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2017-03-01 13:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be in the Place of Performance. The MICC Joint Base Lewis McChord requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: LI 001: Improved Grounds. IAW PWS Para 5.1-5.2.3 (O&M)See also Historical Data attachment for previous acres., 5, MONTHS; LI 002: Improved Grounds. IAW PWS Para 5.1-5.2.3 (TWCF) See also Historical Data attachment. CLIN 0002 is for quantity of acres beyond CLIN 0001., 5, MONTHS; LI 003: Debris/Leaf Cleanup IAW PWS Para 5.3, 10, ACRES; LI 004: Additional Service IAW PWS Para 5.4, 50, ACRES; LI 005: Semi Improved Grounds (600 Acres) IAW Para 5.5-5.5.9, 4, EACH; LI 006: Contract Manpower Reporting IAW Para 5.7, 1, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, MICC Joint Base Lewis McChord intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. MICC Joint Base Lewis McChord is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com. Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at
[email protected]. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or
[email protected]. Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. In accordance with FAR 19.102(b), the small business size standard is applied by classifying the product or service being acquired in the industry whose definition, as found NAICS Manual, best describes the principal nature of the product or service being acquired. The NAICS code selected for this acquisition is (000000, DESCRIPTION) with an applicable small business size standard of ($Mil or # Employees). The Contracting Officer (KO) at Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Joint Base Lewis-McChord is the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements under this solicitation, and notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in this solicitation, the said authority remains solely with the KO. In the event the Contractor or contractor employee effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the KO, the change will be considered to have been without authority, and no adjustment will be made in the price of any subsequently awarded contract under the Changes clause or any other clause to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof. If an interested party have complaints about this procurement, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve those concerns with the responsible contracting officer. However, you can also officially protest to the contracting officer. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103. If an interested party has complaints or want to file a protest it must be sent to the address below: Mission and Installation Contracting Command Chief, Supply and Small Services Branch BOX 339500, MS 19 JBLM, WA 98433-9500 Facsimile number 253-967-3844 If you have complaints about this procurement, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve those concerns with the responsible contracting officer. However, you can also protest to Headquarters, AMC. The HQ, AMC-Level Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the Government Accountability Office or other external forum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO. The AMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 20 working days from filing. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103. If you want to file a protest under the AMC-Level Protest Program, the protest must request resolution under that program and be sent to the address below. All other agency-level protests should be sent to the contracting officer for resolution. HQ Army Material Command Office of Command Counsel 9301 Chapek Rd, Room 2-1SE3401 Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-5527 Facsimile number (703) 806-8866 or 8875 Packages sent by FedEx or UPS should be addressed to: [contract number] HQ Army Material Command Office of Command Counsel Room 2-1SE3401 1412 Jackson Loop Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-5527 The AMC-Level Protest procedures are found at: http://www.amc.army.mil/pa/COMMANDCOUNSEL.asp. If internet access is not available, contact the contracting officer or HQ, AMC to obtain the AMC-Level Protest Procedures. Quotes MUST be valid for 30 days after Request for Quote/solicitation’s closing date. Questions concerning this solicitation must be submitted at least 5 days prior to the established closing date to reasonably expect a response from the Government. Those questions not received within the proscribed date may not be considered. Contact
[email protected] or call 1-877-9FEDBID to address any questions for quotes utilizing FedBid. Quotes must be submitted per unit price. Multiple awards will not be made; therefore, quotes that cover less than all the items and quantities in this solicitation will be rejected and deemed non-responsive. See attachment Solicitation Evaluation Criteria. The purpose of this notice is to announce a site visit for the Landscaping Services – Mowing Only on McChord Field, WA. Additionally, the solicitation provision, FAR 52.237-1 “Site Visit� has been added. ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED. SITE VISIT INFORMATION: Landscaping Services – Mowing Only Site Visit/Survey. The purpose of this site visit/survey is to eliminate any possible misunderstandings of the terms of the solicitation and for prospective vendors to familiarize themselves with the installation and types of grounds that will require mowing. All interested vendors are welcome to attend at the firm’s expense with a limit of two (2) attendees per firm. Please submit, in writing, the names of attendees in advance by e-mail to
[email protected], Attn Nikki Cortes, no later than 09:00AM PDT Wednesday February 22, 2017. Time of the Landscaping Services – Mowing Only Site Visit: 09:30AM PDT Thursday, February 23, 2017. Location of Site Visit: Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC), Bldg. 2015 (Dallas Conference Room) N. 4th St. and Pendleton Ave. Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), WA 98433 Google Map directions: From: JBLM Visitors Center, 5901 41st Division Drive, JBLM, WA 98433 To: Pendleton Ave & N 4th St, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433 (Bldg. 2015 will be the building on the corner of the intersection) IMPORTANT NOTE: Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) is a controlled access installation. To gain access to JBLM- Main and JBLM- North, a visitor’s pass must be obtained from the Visitor’s Center immediately outside the Main Gate, which is located at Exit 120 off of I-5. The hours are 0500 – 2200 daily. At the Visitor’s Center service window, request a 1-day pass to attend a meeting at the Mission and Installation Contracting Command. To obtain the vehicle pass, the driver of the vehicle must present a valid driver’s license with picture, proof of current vehicle insurance, and valid vehicle registration. All passengers in the vehicle must also enter the Visitor’s Center and present a photo ID. Each passenger’s name will be entered on the vehicle pass in addition to the driver’s name. At the Liberty gate entrance, guard personnel will check the vehicle pass along with the photo IDs of the driver and all passengers. For questions on Access Control, please contact the Lewis Main Visitor Center at (253) 967-4794 or visit http://www.lewis-mcchord.army.mil/des/le_visitor.htm Remarks and explanations at the site survey shall not qualify the terms of the solicitation and specifications. Unless the solicitation is amended in writing, it will remain unchanged. If an amendment is issued prior to the date and time set for closing, any questions must be received by the 2nd working day of the effective date of the amendment; any questions received after this period may not be answered. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim or adjustment after contract award. Similarly, contractors who elect not to attend the site visit will in no way be assessed unfavourably during the evaluation process. Technical Capability as specified in SOLICITATION EVALUATION CRITERIA. SELLERS MUST PROVIDE REQUESTED DOCUMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. SELLERS WHO DO NOT PROVIDE REQUESTED DOCUMENTS WILL BE FOUND UNRESPONSIVE AND TECHNICALLY UNACCEPTABLE.