Solicitation.pdf

Solicitation

This Request for Quotations has been made available through electronic commerce to comply with the

Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(e)) and the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C.

416). NPS routinely posts RFQ’s with expected value between $15,000 and $25,000 at the federal government point of entry. Although this action has an expected value below the $25,000 threshold, it is posted here to maximize opportunities for competition.

The National Park Service, Mount Rainier National Park (MORA), has a requirement, in accordance with the attached specifications, for an indoor, climate controlled, off-site self-storage unit to store a

National Park Service artifact from the parks museum collection.

This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under solicitation number 140P8320Q0002.

This RFQ is a 100% total small business set-aside. The Government intends to make a Firm Fixed Price, Simplified Acquisition (FAR Part 13), Best Value Award (as a base year plus four option years) to the responsible bidder whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the

Government. Any resulting contract will be subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards, Wage

Determination # WD 2015-5539.

The Government may unilaterally exercise Option Years 1 through 4 by modifying the purchase order resulting from this RFQ but is under no obligation to do so. The Government will consider past performance in determining responsibility. The government reserves the right to make award without discussions. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-01 (effective November 12, 2019). It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. Clauses and provisions can be found at http://www.acquisition.gov. The associated NAICS code is 531130 and small business size standard for this NAICS code is less than $30,000,000 annual revenue.

Quote preparation and submission instructions are at the end of this document.

DESCRIPTION: The climate controlled self-storage unit must be a minimum of 9 feet high X 12 feet wide X 30 feet long. The unit must be located no more than 72 miles from Ashford, WA 98304. The heat must be maintained to at least 48 degrees and have a consistent relative humidity no lower than

35%. See attached SOW for specific requirements. Unit must be available for immediate rental.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials except for padlock, equipment, and management necessary to provide a climate controlled self-storage unit in accordance with the stated requirements and shall implement all necessary scheduling, personnel, equipment and control procedures to ensure all requirements are meet.

PRICE SCHEDULE:

See Attached Bid Sheet http://www.acquisition.gov/

CLAUSES & PROVISIONS: See Attached.

INQUIRIES: To ensure questions are adequately addressed and appropriate action taken prior to the submission of quotes, questions must be received no later than two (2) days prior to quotation due date shown in the RFQ or most recent amendment. Questions and/or comments received after this time may or may not be addressed prior to the solicitation closing date. Note:

Amendment(s) to this solicitation answering any questions relative to these documents will be timely posted. Email question(s) to lisa_olson@nps.gov and reference the solicitation number in the subject line of the email, e.g., "140P8320Q0002 QUESTION-Self-Storage Unit."

WHEN AND WHERE TO SUBMIT QUOTE: Quotations must be received electronically at

Mount Rainier National Park no later than Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 11:59 p.m., EST.

Anticipated award date is the week of December 1, 2019 or sooner. Quotes must be submitted referencing the solicitation number to Lisa Olson, email lisa_olson@nps.gov. The point of contact is listed below.

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN QUOTE:

Quotes must include the Standard Form (SF-18) with block 13-16 completed, and at a minimum the following information:

1. Bid Sheet, including base year and four option years. Note that this purchase is exempt from state and local sales tax. Bid Sheet may be submitted on form above or on vendors business form.

2. Information showing that offered items meet specifications. Documentation shall provide ample description and details (product brochures, photos and/or drawings etc., aptly depicting storage unit’s features showing they meet requirements). The government reserves the right to visit and tour the specific storage unit prior to award.

3. Name and remittance address of quoter and DUNS number.

4. Name, phone number, e-mail, and mailing address of your point of contact.

5. Signature of official authorized to bind your organization.

POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS SOLICITATION is Lisa Olson, Contracting Officer, Mount

Rainier National Park, telephone: 360-569-6543, email lisa_olson@nps.gov.

The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.

mailto:lisa_olson@nps.gov