1240BD22Q0039 Colville Vault Septic Pumping Service BPA return to Forest Service.pdf

Solicitation Number: 1240BD22Q0039 Forest Wide Vault Toilets and Holding Tank Pumping, Colville National Forest BPA

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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.

(ii) This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-04.

(iv) This procurement is set aside for SMALL. The NAICS code is 562991 and the Small Business Size Standard is $8 Mil.

(v) Schedule of Items/Price Schedule

PUMPING SERVICES FOR VAULT TOILETS, PIT TOILETS AND SEPTIC SYSTEMS

ITEM

NO.

SUPPLIES AND

SERVICES

DESCRIPTION

Estimated

QUANTITY

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

1A

Zone 1 – Newport/Sullivan Lake

Contractor to provide all supervision, labor, tools, transportation, equipment and supplies required to pump Septic and Holding Tanks (S&HT) and Vault Toilets (VT) in accordance with PWS. Note: Quote shall include mileage.

Zone I – Newport/Sullivan Lake Base Item Contract Award to December 31, 2022

1AA Pump S&HT 1,000 Gallon 1 EA $______

1AB Pump VT 1,000 Gallon 10 EA $______

Total Quote for Item 1A

Option 1B

Zone I – Newport/Sullivan Lake Option Year I

April 15, 2023 to December 31, 2023

1BA Pump S&HT 1,000 Gallon 1 EA $______

1BB Pump VTs 1,000 Gallon 10 EA $______

Total Quote for Item 1B

1C

Zone 1 – Newport/Sullivan Lake Option Year II April 12, 2024 through December 31, 2024

1CA Pump, S&HT 1,000 Gallon 1 EA $______

1CB Pump, VT 1,000 Gallon 10 EA $______

Total Quote for Item 1C

1D

Zone 1 – Newport/Sullivan Lake Option Year III April 12, 2025 through December 31, 2025

1DA Pump, S&HT 1,000 Gallon 1 EA $______

1DB Pump, VT 1,000 Gallon 10 EA $______

Total Quote for Item 1D

Total Quote for Zone 1 -(Item 1A + 1B + 1C + 1D)

SUPPLIES AND

2A

Zone 2 – Republic/Three Rivers West supplies required to pump Septic and Holding Tanks (S&HT) and Vault Toilets (VT) in accordance with PWS. Note: Quote shall include mileage.

Zone 2 – Republic/Three Rivers West

2AA Pump S&HT 1,000 Gallon 1 EA $______

2AB Pump VT 1,000 Gallon 10 EA $______

Total Quote for Item 2A

2B

Zone 2 – Republic/Three Rivers West

2BA Pump S&HT 1,000 Gallon 1 EA $______

2BB Pump VTs 1,000 Gallon 10 EA $______

Total Quote for Item 2B

2C

Zone 2 – Republic/Three Rivers West

2CA Pump, S&HT 1,000 Gallon 1 EA $______

2CB Pump, VT 1,000 Gallon 10 EA $______

Total Quote for Item 2C

2D

Zone 2 – Republic/Three Rivers West

2DA Pump, S&HT 1,000 Gallon 1 EA $______

2DB Pump, VT 1,000 Gallon 10 EA $______

Total Quote for Item 2D

Total Quote for Zone 2 - (Item 2A + 2B + 2C + 2D)

SUPPLIES AND

Zone 3 – Three Rivers East

3A supplies required to pump Septic and Holding Tanks (S&HT) and Vault Toilets (VT) in accordance with PWS. Note: Quote shall include mileage.

Zone 3 – Three Rivers East

3AA Pump S&HT 1,000 Gallon 1 EA $______

3AB Pump VT 1,000 Gallon 10 EA $______

Total Quote for Item 3A

3B

Zone 3 – Three Rivers East

3BA Pump S&HT 1,000 Gallon 1 EA $______

3BB Pump VTs 1,000 Gallon 10 EA $______

Total Quote for Item 3B

3C

Zone 3 – Three Rivers East

3CA Pump, S&HT 1,000 Gallon 1 EA $______

3CB Pump, VT 1,000 Gallon 10 EA $______

Total Quote for Item 3C

3D

Zone 3 – Three Rivers East

3DA Pump, S&HT 1,000 Gallon 1 EA $______

3DB Pump, VT 1,000 Gallon 10 EA $______

Total Quote for Item 3D

Total Quote for Zone 3 - (Item 3A + 3B + 3C + 3D) $______

Total Quote for all Zones $______

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, and other incidentals necessary to perform toilet pumping services. The quote will be a fixed firm price per unit, per visit and will include ALL fees associated with the service provided, including but not limited, i.e., disposal of foreign debris found in the septic systems that is not classified as sewages.

Unit price is a fixed price to pump and dispose at approved State Facility in accordance with the specification listed herein. The unit price shall include mileage.

The frequency of pumping will vary during the period of performance. A BPA Call will be issued to identify the frequency and location of the facilities to be serviced.

QUESTIONS DUE BY: 3/15/2022

by 12:00 PM PST

RESPONSE DUE BY: 3/30/2022 by

12:00 PM PST

QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES MUST ONLY BE SUBMITTED TO:

arlene.steffey@usda.gov

Schedule Notes:

a) COMPLETE THE YELLOW HIGHLIGHTED INFORMATION BELOW AND

SUBMIT A COPY WITH YOUR OFFER. SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN SECTION

IV, PROVISION 52.212-1.

VENDOR NAME:__________________________________________________

VENDOR DUNS:___________________________________________________

mailto:arlene.steffey@usda.gov

(vi)

Part IV -- Representations and Instructions.

Provisions:

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (JUL 2016)

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses begin with 52)

Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses: https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR clauses begin with 452)

Deviations to provisions may be viewed at:

https://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/FARClassDeviations.htm

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 4) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

452.204-70 Inquiries (FEB 1988)

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (DEVIATION JUL 2020)

If Offeror Representations and Certifications are not complete in SAM the offeror shall submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with your offer. The full provision is available from http://www.acquisition.gov/far/.

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/agar https://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/FARClassDeviations.htm http://www.acquisition.gov/far/

If Offeror Representations and Certifications are complete in SAM, the offeror shall complete the following:

(b)(1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the Offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications in SAM.

(2)The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through http://www.sam.gov. After reviewing SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard(s) applicable to the NAICS code(s) referenced for this solicitation), at the time this offer is submitted and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs ______________.

[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (v) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any. Write “None” if there are no changes needed to your online reps and certs.

These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on SAM.]

52.217-3 Evaluation Exclusive of Options. (Apr 1984)

The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by including only the price for the basic requirement, i.e., options will not be included in the evaluation for award purposes.

52.217-4 Evaluation of Options Exercised at Time of Contract Award. (June 1988)

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate the total price for the basic requirement together with any option(s) exercised at the time of award.

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options. (July 1990)

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) http://www.sam.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-52-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses#i1060550 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-4-administrative-and-information-matters#i1121876 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/17206-evaluation#i1103099 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/17206-evaluation#i1103099

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products or Commercial Services.

The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It ☐ will, ☐ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—

It ☐ does, ☐ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand;

model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand;

model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) The Government will offer a Blanket Purchase Agreement/s resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

Provide responses to the evaluation factors listed below.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:

1. Relevant Experience and Past Performance – The evaluation will be based on each quoter’s response to the information requested in the submission instructions. The Government may also consider other sources of past performance information including, but not limited to, Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), references, U.S.

Forest Service records, and other online research. Provide a phone number and business name, or person’s name for any past performance provided. In determining strengths and weaknesses, the Government will consider your responses to the following:

2. Quality Control Plan – The Plan must demonstrate how the Contractor shall assure that quality of performance meets the objectives and requirements of the contract. The QCP shall specify:

• How quality will be monitored to ensure performance standards are met.

• How the work will be supervised.

• How results of the monitoring will result in quality performance.

• Identify the personnel responsible for performing quality control.

(End of Provision)

Addenda to provision 52.212-1:

Addenda to paragraph (b) Submission of Offers:

1) Offerors must have an active entity registration in the System for Award Management in order to submit an offer. https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

2) Submit offer by email to arlene.steffey@usda.gov so that it is delivered into this inbox by the due date and time. Emails should contain 3 separate attachments (Relevant Experience/Past Performance, Quality Control Plan, Price Proposal, and Representations and Certifications) in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Be aware that large attachments may increase the time required to deliver an email. It is the offerors responsibility to confirm receipt of the offer from arlene.steffey@usda.gov . Late quotations may be accepted. Acceptance is made by CO discretion.

3) Address questions about this solicitation to A Kay Steffey, Contracting Officer arlene.steffey@usda.gov

52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract 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. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

(i) Provide Relevant Experience and Past Performance Five Years (see below) https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ mailto:arlene.steffey@usda.gov

(ii) Quality Control Plan (see below)

(iii) Price; (see Schedule of Items, no additional information is needed for evaluation purposes)

When combined, all non-price factors (Relevant Experience and Past Performance, Quality Control Plan) are equally important when compared to price.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.