99th Contracting Squadron, 5865 Swaab Blvd, Nellis AFB, NV 89191-7063

F -- REGENERATION OF GRANULAR ACTIVATED CHARCOAL (REVISED SOLICITATION) FOR NELLIS AFB, NV SOL F2660098Q0136 POC A1C Sarah Sitzman, Contracting Specialist, 702-652-6003; TSgt Grigsby 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation (F26600-98-Q0136) is issued as a Request for Quotation. This procurement is reserved for small business concerns, utilizing the size standard in FAR 19 under Standard Industrial Code 9511. SW-1 SCOPE. Furnish all labor, material, equipment and transportation to pickup and reclaim, through regeneration, hydrocarbon contaminated granular activated charcoal (GAC) from Building 853, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, and deliver the reactivated GAC to the same facility in clean 55-gallon drums. Costs shall be based on actual pounds processed and transport vehicle weight receipts shall be required to verify actual weight. Within 30 days after completion of work, the contractor shall submit two copies of the shipping documents indicating final delivery and receipt of spent GAC to 99 ABW/EMC. The reclaimed GAC will meet or exceed the specifications as outlined in SW-2. All spent GAC subject to this order shall be reclaimed and not disposed of as a hazardous waste. This order will be a turn-key operation based on the government estimate of three loads of a minimum of twenty 55 gallon drums per bulk load during the initial performance period, and an estimated four loads of twenty 55 gallon drums during the option period. Offeror shall quote on a per pound basis which shall be all inclusive. The length of this order will be from the date of award to 30 Sept 98 with one option year. SW-2. CHARCOAL SPECIFICATIONS. 2.1. The GAC is used as an air pollution control device in conjunction with a vapor extraction unit at a petroleum contaminated spill site for the adsorption of hydrocarbon vapors, not water purification. Analytical test results indicate that approximately 45% of the spent charcoal may fail the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure test for benzene. Spent GAC used in an air pollution device and reclaimed through regeneration is exempt from the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste regulations [Table 1, 40 CFR, Part 261.2(c)(3)]. If additional sampling is required for the Contractor's Waste Analysis Plan, 99 ABW/EM personnel will collect the samples and provide them to the Contractor with a Chain-of-Custody. The additional analytical costs shall be paid for by the Contractor. 2.2. The activated charcoal shall meet or exceed the following specifications: Name: Granular activated carbon Sieve size: 6 x 10 Iodine Number: 920 minimum Carbon Tetrachloride adsorbent separator weight: 60% minimum Hardness number: 90 minimum 2.3. Within seven days after award of the purchase order, the Contractor shall provide process and quality control documentation. Documentation affirming the GAC has been reclaimed and returned to specifications shall be required for each load. SW-3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS. None. SW-4 RESTRICTIONS. 4.1. Public disclosure of any information made available to the Contractor pertaining to work on this delivery order is prohibited. 4.3. The contractor shall pickup and deliver the GAC between the hours of 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. A request to work outside of the above listed scope will be at the discretion of the Air Force Project Manager (PM). The contractor shall coordinate dates with the PM five business days prior to pickup or delivery. SW-5 POST PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES. The Contracting Officer may contact the Contractor for the purpose of answering queries from regulatory agencies concerning the reclamation or regeneration of the spent GAC resulting from this delivery order at no additional cost to the government. SW-6 SITE WORK. The contractor shall proceed with the pickup of the first load of GAC within 30 calendar days after award of purchase order. The Contractor shall coordinate the proposed pickup date with the PM within seven calendar days of the purchase order award to allow sufficient time to coordinate all activities. Thereafter, the PM will contact the contractor for pickup based on minimum load of twenty 55 gallon drums. SW-7 PROTECTION OF PROPERTY. Structures, facilities, streets, curbs, walks, and any other government property that is damaged during this project shall be repaired, replaced, or restored to its original condition to the satisfaction of the PM or Contracting Officer at no additional cost to the Government. SW-8 FINAL DOCUMENTATION. 8.1. Within 30 calendar days after completion each delivery order, the Contractor shall submit two copies of certificates affirming the spent GAC has been processed and regenerated to the specifications outlined in paragraph 2.2 to 99 ABW/EMC. 8.2. Upon notification from the PM that all contractual obligations for each delivery order have been fulfilled, the ContractingOfficer will authorize payment. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-32. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial applies to this solicitation. The clause at FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial items, applies to this solicitation. Specifically, the following cited clauses are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.219.6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside, FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans on the Vietnam Era; 52.232-18, Availability of Funds; 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services; 52.217-9, Option to Extend The Term of the Contract (MAR 1989) (IAW FAR 17.208(g)) For The Purpose Of This Clause The Blanks Are Completed As Follows: (a) within the period from issuance of preliminary notice to 60 days before the contract is to expire. The contract may be extended for periods of twelve (12) months. ( c ) 26 months . The clause at FAR 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data, applies to this solicitation. Service Contract Act of 1965, As amended; 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires. In compliance with the Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor, this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 USC 5341 or 5332. THIS STATEMENT IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY: IT IS NOT A WAGE DETERMINATION EMPLOYEE CLASS: FOR ENVIRONMENTAL TECH GS-9 MONETARY WAGE/FRINGE BENEFITS $16.03, FOR DRIVER WG-6 MONETARY WAGE/FRINGE BENEFITS $14.80, FOR SUPERVISOR GS-12 MONETARY WAGE/FRINGE BENEFITS $23.69. The clauses at FAR 52.246-4, Inspection of Services-Fixed Price and FAR 52.232-28, Electronic Funds Transfer Payment Methods apply to this solicitation. Wage Determination No. 94-2331 Rev 9. Dated 07/01/1997 is hereby incorporated into this solicitation. Offerors must include with their offer a completed copy to the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representation and Certification -- Commercial Items. Award will be based on the lowest priced bid from a responsible contractor in accordance with FAR 9-104-1. Price quote must be submitted to the 99th Contracting Squadron, 5865 Swaab Blvd, Nellis AFB NV 89191-7063 .. Award will be made on or about 15 JAN 98. All responsible sources may submit a quote by 9 JAN 98 . Price quotes may be faxed to 702-652-5405. (0005)

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