1. Invitation for Bid.pdf

Invitation for Bid MCAS Yuma Parcel 4C08

IFB N62473LO10303

August 30, 2021

INVITATION FOR BID N62473LO10303

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY AGRICULTURAL LEASE

PARCEL 4C08 MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA

This Invitation for Bid (IFB) package consists of four parts:

1. Invitation for Bid (IFB)

2. Instructions to Bidders

3. Department of the Navy Lease for Agricultural Purposes

4. Bid Form

DESCRIPTION

The Department of the Navy proposes to outlease Government-owned land for agricultural purposes at the following parcel of real property at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona (hereinafter called the Station) under the terms outlined below. It is the intent of this Invitation for Bid (IFB) to provide criteria for evaluation of bids submitted.

Proposed Department of the Navy Lease for Agricultural Purposes N62473-21-RP-00206 is enclosed in this IFB. Bidders shall review all provisions, clauses, terms, exhibits, and appendices prior to submitting a bid, as they will be strictly enforced.

The amount of the bid represents the annual cash rental amount to be paid under the Lease. In addition to rent, the successful bidder must complete, at the bidder's expense, all non-reimbursable soil and water conservation work (i.e. ditch maintenance, weed control, etc.) required for the leased parcel by the time specified in the Soil and Water Conservation Plan (Exhibit "B" of the Lease). It is the intent of the Government that the land be utilized in accordance with sound agricultural practices and that the ecological balance is protected to ensure continued productivity of the land while permitting reasonable economic returns to the Lessee. Protection of the Station's resources from deterioration, erosion, fire, weed, and insect infestations or other detriments is considered part of the sound agricultural management to be carried out by the Lessee.

BIDS AND BID OPENING

All bids must be mailed on the Bid Form in a sealed envelope and delivered no later than 2:00 PM, September 29, 2021 local time to Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southwest. Please reference the Instructions to Bidders for submission instructions. Emailed bids and facsimiles will not be allowed. Bidders are responsible for submitting bids, and any modifications or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in this IFB by the date and time specified.

The bid opening will be conducted via a live conference call ONLY at 10:00 AM on September 30, 2021.

There will be no public access to the bid opening as it will be over a conference call. The public has the opportunity to listen to the live conference call bid opening by calling 301-909-7357 and entering Access

Parcel Acres IFB Number Lease Term

4C08 +/- 27.23 Farmable

+/- 2.67 Non-Farmable

N62473LO10303

Firm Term: Oct 1, 2021 - Sept 30, 2026 Option Term: Oct 1, 2026 – Sept 30, 2031

Invitation for Bid MCAS Yuma Parcel 4C08

IFB N62473LO10303

Code 62895250 and Password 5250 (if needed). The bid opening shall be conducted at 10:00 AM.

AMENDMENTS

If the IFB is amended, all terms and conditions which are not modified remain unchanged. It is the responsibility of the interested bidders to routinely check the IFB on the beta.sam.gov website for any Amendments and/or be added to the Plan Holder List on beta.sam.gov (see Plan Holder List section below).

Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this IFB by acknowledging the “Amendments” section of the Bid Form.

PLAN HOLDER LIST

If you are a registered user on beta.sam.gov, you may add yourself to the Plan Holder List. The Plan Holder List will notify you if there are any updates or amendments to the advertisement. To add yourself to the Plan Holder List: after you click on View Solicitation, locate Plan Holder List (below Issue Date) and click on “Add/Del.”

FALSE STATEMENTS IN BIDS

Bidders must provide full, accurate, and complete information as required by this solicitation and its attachments. The penalty for making false statements in bids is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.