Final_Sources_Sought_Notice_1.pdf

This is a Sources Sought Notice, it is not a solicitation for work, nor is it a request for quote or proposal. The Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region, Bay-Delta Office is seeking businesses capable of developing environmental compliance documentation and all associated analyses and modeling on updates to the coordinated long-term operation (LTO) of the Central

Valley Project (CVP) and State Water Project (SWP), in accordance with the National

Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as amended, Endangered Species Act Section 7(a)(2), the

Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Regulations for Implementing the Procedural

Provisions of NEPA (40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1500-1508), the Department of

Interior’s (DOI) regulations for implementing NEPA (43 CFR Part 46), and the Bureau of

Reclamation (Reclamation) NEPA Handbook (latest version available - dated February 2012), and Secretarial Order 3355 (Streamlining National Environmental Policy Reviews and

Implementation of Executive Order 13807). Additionally, the Biological Assessments (BAs) will include appropriate information on Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) that will result in conclusion of consultation with National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) under the Magnuson-

Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA). This contract will provide technical assistance for Track 1, and complete the ESA, NEPA, and MSA consultations for Revisions

(Track 2) to the Coordinated Long-term Operation of the CVP and SWP and Related Facilities and the ROC (Track 3) on LTO. As stated above, all three processes will inform each other and be intricately linked. Brainstorming, alternatives development, and modeling for each will inform and be used for the other two.

Reclamation anticipates a three-track process with all tracks initiated simultaneously, proceeding in parallel, but concluding at different dates. Options and alternatives that there is not time to analyze in the shorter processes (Track 1) will be analyzed in the third process (Track 3). This would not necessarily be specific to tasks, rather ideas that may not be developed fully. All three processes will occur concurrently, and alternatives development for each will inform the other two. This contract will provide technical assistance for the first process, and complete the environmental compliance and Endangered Species Act Biological Assessments for the second two processes.

The services required are to

Complete a BA on the LTO

Complete all NEPA documentation

Conduct preliminary modeling analyses and assessments for development of an initial

Proposed Action

Provide assistance with analytical tools

Provide biological and operational modeling

Prepare for and participate in agency and stakeholder coordination meetings associated with ESA/MSA consultation and NEPA activities described in the above

Purpose and Scope

Assist in formal consultation coordination

Compile administrative records for ESA, MSA, and NEPA processes

The Performance Work Statement (PWS) attached is a draft and may change based on information received from industry. The PWS will be issued with the solicitation. The awarded contract is expected to be for one base year plus up to four option years. The pricing arrangement will be a hybrid, firm-fixed-price and time & materials contract.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is

541620 ‘Environmental Consulting Services’, which has an associated small business size standard of $15.0 million.

This notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as an offer, and the Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by the respondents to this notice. The notice is for research and information purposes only. No award will be made as a result of this notice

Any businesses with the capability to perform the requirement under the applicable NAICS code are encouraged to submit a response to this notice. As shown below, businesses may suggest an alternate NAICS if they believe 541620 is incorrect.

The information requested is:

1. Company name, address, DUNS number, and point of contact name and email address;

2. Business size and small business size classification if applicable (e.g. 8(a), HubZone, Veteran Owned, Woman Owned, etc.);

3. Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.

4. Since this is a prospective order against existing GSA MAS contracts, state in your tailored capability that labor categories, supplies, and materials are contained in the firm’s Schedule contract, in the firm’s subcontracted or teamed companies, or both.

5. Your opinion (and why) as to whether a NAICS code other than 541620 is appropriate for this requirement.

6. Your intent to submit a quote if a solicitation is issued.

The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to 1) provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated; 2) secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements; 3) implement a successful project management plan that includes: compliance with program schedules; cost containment; meeting and tracking performance; hiring and retention of key personnel and risk mitigation; and 4) provide services under a performance based service acquisition contract.

Based on the responses to this sources sought notice/market research, this requirement may be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition, and multiple awards may be made. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

All responses to this Sources Sought notice shall be submitted electronically (via email) to the

Contract Specialist, Tracey Dawley at tdawley@usbr.gov by no later than Tuesday, February 21, 2018 at 3:30 PT. Please reference the appropriate notice number with your response.

mailto:tdawley@usbr.gov