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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF APRIL 08, 2012 FBO #3788
SOLICITATION NOTICE

F -- Geese Deterrence at the National Institute of Standards and Technology - Statement of Work

Notice Date

4/6/2012
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

561710 — Exterminating and Pest Control Services
 

Contracting Office

Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisition Management Division, 100 Bureau Drive, Building 301, Room B129, Mail Stop 1640, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20899-1640
 

ZIP Code

20899-1640
 

Solicitation Number

NB193000-12-01205
 

Archive Date

5/8/2012
 

Point of Contact

Dana Rae Graham, Phone: 3019753978, Michael R. Szwed, Phone: 301-975-6330
 

E-Mail Address

danarae.graham@nist.gov, michael.szwed@nist.gov
(danarae.graham@nist.gov, michael.szwed@nist.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

Statement of Work for Canada Geese Deterrence SOLICITATION NUMBER: NB193000-12-01205 RESPONSE DATE: April 23, 2012 CONTACT POINTS: Dana Rae Graham, Contract Specialist, (301) 975-3978 Michael Szwed, Contracting Officer, (301) 975-6330 DESCRIPTION: The Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has a requirement for Geese Deterrence at the Gaithersburg, MD Campus. 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. FAR PART 13, SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES, IS UTILIZED IN THIS PROCUREMENT. 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 quotation. The solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-57. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561710- Exterminating and Pest Control Services. BACKGROUND The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has a continuing need for wildlife management services regarding the Canada Geese that frequent the Gaithersburg, Maryland campus. NIST is located on a 570-acre property located at 100 Bureau Drive in Gaithersburg, MD 20899. In the past, Contractors provided the service using trained canines. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS See attached Statement of Work. DELIVERY TERMS Delivery/Performance location is: NIST 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899 QUOTATION EVALUATION: Award shall be made to the offeror whose quotation offers the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government will evaluate quotations based on the criteria shown in Provision 1352.213-70 Evaluation Utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and are hereby incorporated by reference. All FAR clauses may be viewed at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. Provisions: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items 52.237-1 Site Visit 1352.213-70 Evaluation Utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (APRIL 2012) The Government will issue an order resulting from this request for quotation to the responsible offeror whose quotation results in the best value to the Government, considering both price and non-price factors. Factor A: Technical Approach An onsite demonstration is necessary to determine the capabilities of the canines and their understanding of commands from the handlers. The government will make arrangements for the demonstration with vendors after quotes are received. During the on-site demonstration the dogs and handler will be evaluated on the following: i. The dog's ability to follow commands from the handler. ii. The handler's ability to control the dog. iii. The dog's effectiveness in deterring Canada Geese without harming them. This demonstration will be held at the NIST, Gaithersburg MD Campus located at: 100 Bureau Dr Gaithersburg, MD 20899 The Contractor shall submit a sample monthly schedule in order to evaluate reasonableness and an understanding of the work to be accomplished. Factor B: Experience The Contractor must have at least 2 years of experience in deterring geese in a commercial setting. Factor C: Past Performance The Contractor should provide at least 3 references that show past performance relative to experience. 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items Offerors shall complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.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. 52.225-2 Buy American Act Certificate 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran-Representation and Certification Clauses: 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (FEB 2012) - including subparagraphs: 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program 52.222-3 Convict Labor 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52-222-26 Equal Opportunity 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving 52.225-1 Buy American Act-Supplies 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services 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 by written notice to the Contractor within 60 days. (End of clause) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. (End of clause) 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings Equipment, and Vegetation 1352.201-70 Contracting Officer's Authority 1352.201-72 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) (a) ----- is hereby designated as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The COR may be changed at any time by the Government without prior notice to the contractor by a unilateral modification to the contract. The COR is located at: 100 Bureau Drive, MS ----- Gaithersburg, MD 20899 Phone Number: ------------ E-mail: ---------- (b) The responsibilities and limitations of the COR are as follows: (1) The COR is responsible for the technical aspects of the contract and serves as technical liaison with the contractor. The COR is also responsible for the final inspection and acceptance of all deliverables and such other responsibilities as may be specified in the contract. (2) The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or otherwise obligate the Government or authorize any changes which affect the contract price, terms or conditions. Any contractor request for changes shall be referred to the Contracting Officer directly or through the COR. No such changes shall be made without the express written prior authorization of the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer may designate assistant or alternate COR(s) to act for the COR by naming such assistant/alternate(s) in writing and transmitting a copy of such designation to the contractor. (End of clause) 1352.209-73 Compliance with the Laws 1352.209-74 Organizational Conflict of Interest 1352.228-70 Insurance Coverage 1352.246-70 Place of Acceptance (APR 2010) (a) Authorized representatives will accept supplies to be provided under this contract. (b) The place of acceptance will be: Gaithersburg, MD 20899 (End of clause) INSTRUCTIONS: Central Contractor Registration In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, the awardee must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (www.ccr.gov) prior to award. Refusal to register shall forfeit award. Due Date for Quotations All quotations shall be submitted electronically so that they are received at danarae.graham@nist.gov no later than April 23, 2012 at 2:00 pm EST. All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted electronically to danarae.graham@nist.gov, referencing Solicitation number NB193000-12-01205. FAX or hard copy quotations shall not be accepted. 1352.233-70 AGENCY PROTESTS (APR 2010) (a)An agency protest may be filed with either: (1) the contracting officer, or (2) at a level above the contracting officer, with the appropriate agency Protest Decision Authority. See 64 Fed. Reg. 16,651 (April 6, 1999) (b)Agency protests filed with the Contracting Officer shall be sent to the following address: NIST/ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION ATTN: Michael Szwed, CONTRACTING OFFICER 100 Bureau Drive, MS 1640 Gaithersburg, MD 20899 (c) Agency protests filed with the agency Protest Decision Authority shall be sent to the following address: NIST/ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISION ATTN: HEAD OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICE (HCO) 100 Bureau Drive, MS 1640 Gaithersburg, MD 20899 (d) A complete copy of all agency protests, including all attachments, shall be served upon the Contract Law Division of the Office of the General Counsel within one day of filing a protest with either the Contracting Officer or the Protest Decision Authority. (e) Service upon the Contract Law Division shall be made as follows: U.S. Department of Commerce Office of the General Counsel Chief, Contract Law Division Room 5893 Herbert C. Hoover Building 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20230. FAX: (202) 482-5858 1352.233-71 GAO AND COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS PROTESTS (APR 2010) (a) A protest may be filed with either the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or the Court of Federal Claims unless an agency protest has been filed. (b) A complete copy of all GAO or Court of Federal Claims protests, including all attachments, shall be served upon (i) the Contracting Officer, and (ii) the Contract Law Division of the Office of the General Counsel, within one day of filing a protest with either GAO or the Court of Federal Claims. (c) Service upon the Contract Law Division shall be made as follows: U.S. Department of Commerce Office of the General Counsel Chief, Contract Law Division Room 5893 Herbert C. Hoover Building 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20230. FAX: (202) 482-5858 (End of clause) *NOTE: Prevailing Wage Determination (SF98) is pending release from Department of Labor and is expected to be added via ammendment to this RFQ on or about Monday, April 16, 2012.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOC/NIST/AcAsD/NB193000-12-01205/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: 100 Bureau Dr., Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20899, United States

Zip Code: 20899
 

Record

SN02716447-W 20120408/120406235139-939e71af965c863653c1ea5ed5529826 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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