1240LS22Q0068 Blackrock Ranger District Winter Horse Pasture Combined Synopsis RFQ.pdf

Solicitation Number: 1240LS22Q0068, Bridger-Teton National Forest Blackrock Ranger District Winter Horse Pasture

(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 2022-06.

(iv) This procurement is set aside 100% For Small Business The NAICS code is 115210 and the Small

Business Size Standard is $8.0 Million.

(v) Schedule of Items/Price Schedule

Base Year-Base Item

Item Description Qty Unit of

Issue

Unit Price Total Price

1a Alfalfa Grass Mixture Hay for

Winter Pasture Supplemental

Feed

5 Ton $ $

Base Year-Option Item

Item Description Not to

Exceed

Quantity

Unit of

Issue

Unit Price Total Price

1b Pastureland and feeding of Forest

Service Stock

36 EA $ $

Base Year-Total

Total:

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Option Year 1-Base Item

Item Description Qty Unit of

Issue

Unit Price Total Price

2a Alfalfa Grass Mixture Hay for

Winter Pasture Supplemental

Option Year 1-Option Item

Exceed

Quantity

Unit of

Issue

Unit Price Total Price

2b Pastureland and feeding of Forest

Option Year 1-Total

Option Year 2-Base Item

Item Description Qty Unit of

Issue

Unit Price Total Price

3a Alfalfa Grass Mixture Hay for

Winter Pasture Supplemental

Option Year 2-Option Item

Exceed

Quantity

Unit of

Issue

Unit Price Total Price

3b Pastureland and feeding of Forest

Option Year 2-Total

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Option Year 3-Base Item

Item Description Qty Unit of

Issue

Unit Price Total Price

4a Alfalfa Grass Mixture Hay for

Winter Pasture Supplemental

Option Year 3-Option Item

Exceed

Quantity

Unit of

Issue

Unit Price Total Price

4b Pastureland and feeding of Forest

Option Year 3-Total

Option Year 4-Base Item

Item Description Qty Unit of

Issue

Unit Price Total Price

5a Alfalfa Grass Mixture Hay for

Winter Pasture Supplemental

Option Year 4-Option Item

Exceed

Quantity

Unit of

Issue

Unit Price Total Price

5b Pastureland and feeding of Forest

Option Year 4-Total

Grand Total

Items 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, Total:

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QUOTER’S COMPANY INFORMATION

Name of Company (Please Print):

UEI Number from SAM.gov

Printed Name of Company Agent:

Signature of Company Agent:

Date:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Schedule Notes:

a) Items labeled as optional are not required to be exercised by the government. If exercised, the contractor will be required to perform the optional work in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract.

b) One award will be made from this solicitation, contractors must submit pricing for all items.

c) The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit cost or prices quoted, unless the quoter specifies otherwise in the quote. The number of horses or mules may vary toward the end of the lease period. Payment will be based on the quantity of horses and/or mules pastured for each day during the month.

d) The Government will not accept a quote for just pasture. Quote must include supplemental feeding as indicated under Contractor Responsibility. Number of days and quantity is estimated, which may apply change prior of award via amendment or at time of award via modification.

(vi) Description of Requirement (including a list of any attachments)

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service (FS), Intermountain Zone, Bridger-Teton National Forest, Blackrock Ranger District has a need for winter horse pasture to be provided for up to 36 head of stock (horses/mules) for a performance period as described in the following Base/Option Items listing:

Base Item:

1. Approximately 5 ton of supplemental feed hay (50/50 grass/alfalfa mix). To be purchased using initial funding of this base item to be expended prior to the end of the fiscal year, September 30, 2022. Subsequent Option Years will also require this purchase of supplemental feed prior to September 30th of each option year exercised. This Base item is to allow for FY2022 solicitation and award so that the successful quoter has time to prepare their summer fields/pasture for the upcoming season.

Option Items:

1. The month of November is traditionally when stock will ship, dependent upon weather and snow conditions on District. Once the snow conditions at the District unit preclude

Solicitation Number: 1240LS22Q0068, Bridger-Teton National Forest Blackrock Ranger District Winter Horse Pasture graze, shipping becomes necessary. Therefore, November 1 – November 30, 2022, becomes an Option item with a likely ship date of November 15, 2022.

2. Winter Pasture from November 1, 2022 – May 31, 2023, with supplemental feed hay, as graze becomes depleted. Responsibilities of the awardee include: Securing fencing, ensuring pastures are free from obstruction or debris, ensuring water availability, and monitoring the stock.

Note: lame or unhealthy stock will be reported to the technical POC: Jack Hatch, FS Stock

Manager, or Ross M. Leach, COR.

3. Approximately 12 head of stock may be removed from winter pasture as early as May

15th for the base year and subsequent Option Years for preparation for participation the

Memorial Day Parade of the home unit’s County.

Period of Performance:

The contract will run from:

August 1, 2022 – July 31, 2023 for the Base year

August 1, 2023 – July 31, 2024 for Option year 1

August 1, 2024 – July 31, 2025 for Option year 2

August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026 for Option year 3

August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027 for Option year 4

Note that actual pasturing will occur from approximately November 1st – May 31st of each year.

Specifications of Hay

Each year, certified weed free hay shall meet the following specifications:

• 5 tons of current year certified weed free hay

• Small bales (<100 lbs.) of first or second crop

• Alfalfa/Grass Hay Mixture (50/50)

• Hay shall be of good quality and been protected from the elements (i.e. rain-free with no rot) and certified weed free

Contractor Responsibility

The Contractor shall be responsible for the following:

• Maintaining all gates and fences at a level that will ensure the safety of the livestock. Pasture shall be free of any unnatural obstacles or hazards (such as downed barb wire, non-functional t-posts or implements, etc.)

• Supply 20-25 lbs. of supplemental feed per animal per day when pasture conditions are such that stock are not able to graze adequately.

• Feed, water, and inspect/monitor livestock daily.

• Contact Forest Service Point of Contact immediately in case of emergency or Veterinarian that the

Forest Service designates upon award of the contract.

• Contractor is responsible for storing hay until hay is needed for winter pasture.

Government Responsibility

The government shall be responsible for the following:

• Inspection of the pasture for acceptability prior to livestock being moved into the pasture.

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• Supply any special feed or medication that may be required.

• Inspect horses and mules on a routine basis to ensure proper care of the animals.

• Government Point of Contact will be determined at time of award.

Supplemental Specifications

• Pasture and feedlot be for the exclusive use of Forest Service livestock. It is preferred for no other livestock to be mixed with Forest Service livestock within the leased pasture/feedlot.

• Adequate water for livestock shall be available for the entire time period the pasture is leased. Pasture shall have open water or stock troughs. Snow is not considered an adequate water source.

• Pasture shall have adequate wind breaks (trees, buildings, or barns) to provide some protection from inclement weather conditions.

• The Contractor shall take all reasonable actions necessary to protect Government stock from injury. In the event the Government determines negligence by the contractor has resulted in the injury or death of

Government livestock, the contractor shall be liable for veterinary costs in the case of injury or the value of the animal(s) in the case of death.

• Contractor is not authorized to use Government stock for nongovernmental purposes. The unauthorized use of Government property can subject a person to fines, imprisonment, or both under 18 U.S.C. 641.

Inspection Requirements

• The Government will inspect the pasture and feedlot to ensure compliance with specifications of this contract. Inspection may occur at any time during the performance period to ensure the welfare of

Government livestock.

• If at any time the contractor is not in compliance with the contract specifications and the Government deems the health and welfare of the livestock is in danger, the contract shall be terminated and livestock removed from the premises.

Payment

Contractor shall submit an invoice at the end of each month for the quantity of horses and/or mules pastured for that month. Submit an electronic invoice via IPP, which will be approved by the Contracting Officer

Representative (COR) designated at time of award and the final approval by the Contracting Officer(CO).

Payment will be made by electronic funds transfer to the contractor’s financial establishment listed in their

System for Award Management(SAM). The Government will follow the Prompt Payment Act guidelines when processing the payment.

Government-Furnished Property

The Government will provide the following items of Government property to the Contractor for use in the performance of this contract. This property shall be used and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with the provisions of the “Government Property” FAR clause contained elsewhere in the contract. The following items will be government furnished: 36 maximum per year of Head of Horses and/or Mules from the Bridger-

Teton National Forest

Protection of Government Property

The Contractor shall use reasonable care to avoid any harm or damage to Government livestock. If the

Contractor’s failure to use reasonable care causes harm or damage to any livestock, the Contractor shall be liable for the cost, which may be deducted from the contract price. Field shall be free of debris (i.e. barbed wire, etc.) If injury occurs at contractor negligence, Contractor will be responsible for any bill resulting for the livestock care.

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(vii) Date(s) and Place(s) of Delivery and Acceptance/Location

Blackrock Ranger District Highway 26/287 Moran, WY 83013

CLAUSES:

(viii) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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. Also, the full text of a clause 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 clauses may be viewed at:

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

Clauses Incorporated by Reference:

(ix) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV

2021)

Addenda to 52.212-4:

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020)

52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity – Separately Priced Line Item (MAR 1989)

52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction

Contracts (SEP 2013)

52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (NOV 2021)

(DEVIATION APR 2020) (31 USC 3903 and 10 USC 2307)

Replace paragraph (r) of clause 52.212-4 with the following as specified in DEVIATION 2017-1

(AUG 2017):

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31

U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 41 U.S.C 4712 and 10 U.S.C 2409 10 U.S.C.

2409 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

Clauses Incorporated by Full Text:

(x) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders –

Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2022) (DEVIATION JUL 2020)

(a) (1) – (6)

(b) (4), (8), (14), (22), (27)-(30), (32), (35), (44), (48), (51), (58)

(c) (1), (2), (7), (8)

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor

(29 CFR Part 4), 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 U.S.C.5341 or 5 332.

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Solicitation Number: 1240LS22Q0068, Bridger-Teton National Forest Blackrock Ranger District Winter Horse Pasture

This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits

_GS-3 Step -4_ _$15.16_

(d) (1) - (3)

(e) (1), (2)

(xi) 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity – Separately Priced Line Item (MAR 1989)

The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor no later than November 30 of each year. Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

(xii) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

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 option by written notice to the Contractor within the period of performance of the contract.

(xiii) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

(a)The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; 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.

(b)If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c)The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 years and 6 months.

(xiv) 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (NOV 2020)

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

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR __4___) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

(xv) 452.204-70 Modification for Contract Closeout (OCT 2021)

Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) according to FAR 13:

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(a) If unobligated funds in the amount of $1000 or less remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer

(CO) shall issue a unilateral modification for de-obligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification but will not be required to provide a signature. The CO shall immediately proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(b) If unobligated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the CO shall issue a bilateral modification for de-obligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and will be required to provide a signature. (The CO may also request a Release of Claims be completed by the contractor, although not required for contract and orders using SAP procedures.) If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the CO within 60 days, the CO shall release the modification as unilateral and proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(xvi) Period of Performance

The period of performance of this contract is from date of award through 365 days after award for the base period. Actual time for pasturing horses will be from Mid-November through May 30th of the base year and any exercised option years.

(xvii) Pre-Work Conference

A pre-work conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled within 10 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held by phone.

PROVISIONS:

(xviii) 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:

Provisions Incorporated by Reference:

(xviiii) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021)

Addenda to provision 52.212-1:

52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020)

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (OCT 2020)

52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (MAY 2012) 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain activities or Transactions

Relating to Iran-Representations and Certifications (JUN 2020) https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/agar

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At a minimum, the quote must clearly provide the following:

1. Schedule of Items (Pages 1-4).

2. FAR 52.204-24 (Page 10).

3. FAR 52.209-11 (Page 11).

4. Information Outlined in FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation (See Pages 12-13).

5. FAR 52.212-3 (b) (Page 13).

6. Exhibit #1 Experience and Equipment Questionnaire (Pages 15-16).

Addenda to paragraph (b) Submission of Offers:

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

2) Submit quote by email to arlen.fausett@usda.gov so that it is delivered into this inbox by the due date and time. Quote should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Be aware that large attachments may increase the time required to deliver an email. It is the quoter’s responsibility to confirm receipt of the quote from the contract specialist.

3) Address questions about this solicitation to the contract specialist listed in section (xxvi). The deadline for questions about this solicitation is 6/16/2022.

Provisions Incorporated by Full Text:

(xx) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)

(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.

https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ mailto:arlen.fausett@usda.gov

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(xxi) FAR 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony

Conviction under any Federal Law. (FAR 52.209-11)(FEB 2016)

(a) As required by sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further Continuing

Appropriations Act,2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts, the Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that—

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Quoter represents that—

(1) It is □ is not □ a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability;

and

(2) It is □ is not □ a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a

Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

Name of Company_________________________ Name of Company Representative___________________

Signature of Representative_______________________ Date:_______________________

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(xxii) 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 quoter whose quote 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:

Factor #1 Technical Capability:

Sub-Factor #1 - Experience caring for livestock - Quote must demonstrate experience caring for livestock to include such responsibilities as maintaining gates and fences, ensuring pasture is free of hazards, supplying supplemental feed to stock, daily monitoring of food and water for stock etc.

Sub Factor # 2 – Accessibility of pasture/feedlot - Quote must provide location of pasture/feedlot in relation to the Blackrock Ranger District Highway 26/287 Moran, WY 83013.

Employee Time and vehicle mileage/use rates will be used to calculate overall cost to the

Government in order to determine the best value quote.

Factor #2 Past Performance – Quoter must, have a recent past performance rating of acceptable/satisfactory or higher for same or similar services. The quoter must provide references for past performance, including any proposed subcontractor. References should include contact name, phone number and email, and a description of the services provided. The past performance should indicate successes of the contractor in completing/meeting performance requirements and customer satisfaction as well as address any problems.

Subfactor #1- Recency of present/past performance in relation to this effort – The

Government considers “recent” present/past performance to be within the past 3 years.

Subfactor #2- Relevancy of present/past performance in relation to this effort - The

Government considers “relevant” present/past performance to be present/past performance effort involved in similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this combined synopsis requires.

The Government may also use past performance information obtained from other than the sources identified by the offeror. Information obtained from the Past Performance Information

Retrieval System (PPIRS) database located at http//www.ppirs.gov is one of the sources that will be utilized. PPIRS functions as the central warehouse for performance assessment reports received from several Federal performance information collection systems and is sponsored by the DOD E-Business Office and administered by the Naval Sea Logistics Center Detachment

Portsmouth.

NOTE: In accordance with FAR 15.305 (a)(2)(iv)), in the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability,“ unknown” will be considered “acceptable.”

Factor # 3 Price – Award will be made to quoter whose quote conforming to the specifications of this solicitation represents the best value to the Government.

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(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.

(xxiii) 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/.

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.]

(xxiv) 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.

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(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.

LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Attachment Description Pages

A Wage Determination 1

Exhibit Description Pages

1 Experience and Equipment Questionnaire 2

Attachment A – Wage Determination

Bridger-Teton National Forest – Winter Horse Pasture

County Wage Determination Date of Revision Revision No.

Teton 2015-5409 3-15-2022 17

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Exhibit #1 – Experience and Equipment Questionnaire

EXPERIENCE & EQUIPMENT QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Contractor Name, Address, & Telephone Number

EXPERIENCE

2. How many years does your business have in the line of work contemplated by this solicitation?

3. How many years’ experience in contracting has your business had as a: (a)

Prime Contractor_____ (b) Sub-contractor _____

Is this time concurrent? [ ] YES [ ] NO

4a. List Below all Horse Pasturing projects you or your business has completed within the last three (3) years:

Contract

Amount

Type of Project Date

Completed

Name, Address & Telephone Number of Owner/Person to Contact for Information

4b. List below the Projects that are incomplete:

Contract No. Dollar Amount of

Award

Name, Address & Phone No. of Agency

Involved

Percent

Completed

Dated Completed

5a. Have you ever Failed to Complete any work awarded to you? [ ] YES [ ] NO

5b. If “yes” to item 5a specify location(s), reason(s) why and COR: (Attach separate sheet)

EQUIPMENT

6. Number of employees available for this project:

a. Minimum No. of employees ______ & Maximum No. of employees______

b. Are Employees regularly on your payroll? [ ]YES [ ]NO

7. Specify Equipment available for this project:

8. List Experience of Employees intended to be used on this project:

Individual Name Present Position Years of Exp. Magnitude & Type of Work

Certification: I certify that all of the statements made by me are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. That any persons named as references area authorized to furnish the Forest Service with information needed to verify my capability to perform this project.

Signature Date

Solicitation Number: 1240LS22Q0068, Bridger-Teton National Forest Blackrock Ranger District Winter Horse Pasture

Experience and Equipment Questionnaire Continued

The Following is Added:

Additional Narrative to Support Experience, Accessibility of Pasture/feedlot, and recency/relevancy of past performance

Attach additional sheets, as necessary.

Solicitation Number: 1240LS22Q0068, Bridger-Teton National Forest Blackrock Ranger District Winter Horse Pasture

(xxv) Date, Time, and Place Offers are due

Quotes are due on 6/21/2022 by 1:00 PM Mountain Time at the email address in section (xxvi).

It is the responsibility of the quoter to ensure their quote arrives in this inbox before the time specified.

Please be aware that large attachments may affect the time it takes to send the email.

Late quotes will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f) and will not be accepted.

(xxvi) Government Point of Contact

Whit Fausett

Contract Specialist

(801) 908-1907 arlen.fausett@usda.gov mailto:arlen.fausett@usda.gov