SOLICITATION NOTICE
99 -- Firing Range for Los Angeles, CA
- Notice Date
- 6/17/2009
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 611699
— All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction
- Contracting Office
- Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration, Contracts and Procurement, William J. Hughes Technical Center, Atlantic City International Airport, Atlantic City, New Jersey, 08405
- ZIP Code
- 08405
- Solicitation Number
- HSTS07-09-R-00148
- Point of Contact
- Doretta F. Chiarlone, Phone: 609-813-3363, Doretta Chiarlone, Phone: 609-813-3363
- E-Mail Address
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doretta.f.chiarlone@secureskies.net, Doretta.Chiarlone@dhs.gov
(doretta.f.chiarlone@secureskies.net, Doretta.Chiarlone@dhs.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is HSTS07-09-R-000148, which is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This requirement will be an unrestricted acquisition. The proposed contract will be for one (1) base year and four (4) one year options. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 611699. Services anticipated beginning on or about July 15, 2009. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has a requirement for a firearms range to conduct mandatory quarterly qualifications and other firearms training. The range shall be within a 20 mile radius of the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The proposed range must meet the following standards to qualify for consideration: DHS personnel will use the range 36 days per quarter. DHS requires exclusive use of the range in 8 hour blocks, and limited blocks in the evening for night/low light shooting. The range will be closed to the public (non-law enforcement) during the corresponding hours that DHS uses the range. Should weather (e.g. rainout) or unforeseen circumstances prevent the use of the range; DHS will have priority in rescheduling those missed days within the same month, if possible, or the following month, if not possible. DHS will provide all ammunition, targets, and firearms instructors. The estimated number of rounds fired per year is 750,000. The range may be indoor or outdoor. Indoor ranges must possess air conditioning, heating, and an approved ventilation system that conforms to existing OSHA regulations. The range must possess a minimum of 10 firing points and must be able to accommodate a qualification course distance minimum of 1.5 yards and maximum of 25 yards. The range must possess and maintain all target retention devices. The range must possess moveable barricades for the 15 and 25 yard-line courses of fire. The barricades shall be constructed of a material that does not deflect or ricochet rounds that inadvertently strike it, e.g. wood. The range shall possess adequate exterior lighting in both public and work areas. The range must possess a public address system that will allow the Range Officer to communicate with range instructors and students, who are participating in training. The range will have a designated firearms cleaning area. The range operator will be responsible for all lead recovery at the range, and removal of all waste materials from the range and the weapons cleaning area. Spent brass casings will be cleaned up at the end of the day by DHS personnel and put in range supplied containers. Brass will be the property of DHS unless specifically given to the range for recycling. The range shall be equipped with men’s and women’s restroom facilities with running water for DHS use. The range shall possess drinking fountains located near the range for DHS use. The range shall provide adequate parking to accommodate at least 25 vehicles. The range must possess an on-site classroom facility to accommodate 25 students. The range must be able to accommodate the following: 9mm, 40,.357, 556 (frangible) caliber ammunition and FX Simunition marking cartridges. The range rules must allow movement between firing points and will not restrict movement-oriented firearms training by students (e.g. standing to kneeling transitions). The range rules will allow students to draw and fire from the holster. The range rules will not disallow a student from moving in front of the firing points with an instructor present, such as tactical move and shoot drills where instructor/student ratio would be too restrictive. Range rules will not disallow students from performing multiple and rapid-fire drills. A (DHS owned) CONEX box is required to be stored at the range site, in a secured area where the public does not have access. Special targets, aircraft seats, range and other equipment deemed necessary will be stored in this unit. There will be no additional cost to DHS for the storage of this CONEX box..The proposed contract will be for one (1) base year and four (4) one-year options. Offerors shall submit pricing for all range requirements: Billing will be invoiced on a monthly basis. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2500-04 (July 8, 2005). The following provisions in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) apply to this solicitation. The solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if given in full text. Full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at www.arnet.gov/far. The provisions of FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offers—Commercial Items (Jan 2004) and the clause at FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. (FAR 52.212.2, Evaluation—Commercial Items (Jan 1999). At a minimum, offerors’ proposals shall include the following sections: Qualification Statement, Past Performance reference, and Price. Evaluation factors include the following: (a)Technical Factors (1)Qualifications—Offerors’ shall confirm in writing that they meet all requirements set forth in this solicitation/synopsis. However, DHS reserves the right to visit proposed site(s) to verify that the range(s) meet minimum qualifications. (2)Past Performance History: The offeror(s) proposal shall include a minimum of two (2) past performance references for similar services the offeror has provided. One of these references must be a law enforcement entity. Verified/current points of contact shall be provided for each reference to allow the Government to speak with references about the nature and quality of service required. (b)Pricing Factors Offerors shall provide pricing to cover a 1-year base period and four (4) one year options. Pricing shall be submitted on either an hourly basis or a per day basis. All evaluations factors, when combined, are more important than price. The government will award resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. Award will be made only to contractors who have registered with the Central Contractor Registration. You can register at the CCR website: www.ccr.gov. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certification—Commercial Items with its offer or they will considered non-responsive. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (October 2003) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses listed in 52.212-5 (b) and (c) are included by reference: 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003); 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (DEC 2001); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); FAR 52.22-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002); 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans (Dec 2001); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001), FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003). FAR 52.232-38, Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer with Offer (Oct 2003). FAR 52-217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000). Additionally, offerors are advised that the following clause will pertain to any contract award: “Release of Information”- The Contractor shall not disclose, advertise, or release information without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer. Invoicing will be permitted to once a month in accordance with Clause 52.212-4 which will be incorporated into the resulting contract. Questions concerning this combined synopsis/solicitation must be furnished in writing or by e-mail to: Doretta.Chiarlone@secureskies.net or at fax number (609) 813-3446. Your questions mist be mailed or faxed in sufficient time to be received by the Contract Specialist on or before 3:00 p.m., EST, June 18, 2009. The date and time for the submission of proposals is 3:00, EST, June 26, 2009. Proposals shall be signed, shall reference the RFP Number HSTS07-09-R-00148, and shall be sent to the attention of Doretta Chiarlone, Contract Specialist, William J. Hughes Technical Center, Bldg 202, Atlantic City International Airport, New Jersey, 08405. Proposals will be accepted via fax or e-mail provided they are received by the time and date established for receipt of proposals. Faxed proposals may be sent to Ms. Chiarlone @ (609) 813-3363.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: California, Los Angeles, California, United States
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