The 20st Contracting Squadron, Shaw AFB, SC is in the process of determining the acquisition strategy for a potential requirement to provide refuse and recycling services for Shaw AFB. The approximate volume is (1476.94) Tons for refuse on base; broken down, (1365.66) tons for housing units;; Roll-offs 766.58 tons; Paper recyclables 99.34 tons; Glass Recycleables 22.65 tons; plastic recyclables; cardboard 259.73 tons; steel/metal 66.63 tons; Current contract services expire 30 September 2005. It is anticipated that the period of performance for this contract will be approximately 01 November 2005 to 31 October 2006. Four additional option years may be exercised extending the period of performance until September 2010. NAICS Code 562111 is applicable to this effort, which has a small business threshold of $10.5M. The Government will add the concept of an “opt-out” clause due to mandatory privatization. Currently Shaw does not have a scheduled activation date for privatization to begin. The government is seeking information and comments from industry on various topics that will be used to refine the requirement and acquisition strategy to include the following: (a) The government is contemplating a firm fixed price type of contract to fulfill this requirement based upon previous acquisition history. (b) Initial research indicates this service is commercial in nature and we are soliciting beneficial commercial practices, terms and conditions for consideration. (c) This potential requirement may be set-aside for small business programs (1) certified 8(a) small business, (2) HUBZone or (3) Service Disabled Veteran-Owned small business or (4) other small business concerns. All industry comments are encouraged and welcome to assist us with this requirement. Please submit your responses by noon EST 25 July 2005. The primary POC for this procurement is Ms. Glenda Yarbrough, 20 CONS/LGCAA Shaw AFB (803)895-6010 or vie e-mail at [email protected] The contracting officer for this acquisition is Mr. Randall E. May, 20 CONS/LGCAA (803) 895-6828, e-mail: [email protected].

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