140L6221R0007_Special_Notice_1.docx

140L6221R0007

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION NOTICE

Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.603 this noticed is a combined solicitation synopsis. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation/notice.

Proposals are being requested at this time. The Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management (DOI, BLM), Wyoming State Office, located in Cheyenne, WY is issuing this combined solicitation/synopsis for routine veterinary services on an as needed basis for the Elm Creek Wild Horse and Burro Holding Facility, Elm Creek, Nebraska. 140L6221R0007 is a Request for Proposal using FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Item, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The solicitation document, statement of work, incorporated provisions and clauses, and solicitation attachments are attached.

The workload will vary seasonally. At times services could be required seven days a week. Workload can be expected to vary depending on shipping activity and the health of the population at the facility. The veterinarian, or back-up, must be available at the site within 6 hours of notification. The duties require a veterinarian licensed in the State of Nebraska, USDA accredited for issuing interstate health certificates, and skilled in handling and treating un-gentled large animals, specifically horses and burros.

The solicitation will result in a firm-fixed priced, single award contract with a base plus four option periods (total of 5 years). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541940, Veterinary Services with a small business size standard of $8.0M.

This acquisition is being solicited as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Paper copies of this combined solicitation/synopsis will not be mailed. Prospective offerors are responsible for checking Beta SAM to obtain any amendments or other information pertaining to the solicitation. Prospective offerors are encouraged to register for notifications.

All quoters must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), (https://www.sam.gov) to be eligible for award. In addition, vendors must ensure their Annual Representations and Certifications are updated and current.

Points of Contact: Kelly Palmer, Contracting Officer, Wyoming State Office, Phone (307) 775-6057, e-mail kpalmer@blm.gov.

Responses/proposals MUST be received no later than Tuesday, July 6, 2021; 2:00 P.M. Mountain Time.

Forward responses by e-mail to the above identified point of contact (POCs) no later than the closing date. Proposals submitted in response to this RFP shall remain in effect for 45 days after solicitation response date. Any questions regarding this notice should be emailed to the above identified POC no later than (NLT) June 15, 2021, 12:00 P.M. Mountain Time. Any questions received after this date may not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.