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Solicitation No. A16PS01412

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION:

THIS SOLICITATION IS A 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE FOR INDIAN ECONOMIC ENTERPRISES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUY INDIAN ACT (25 USC 47). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition procedures pursuant to the authority of FAR Subpart 13.5, Commercial Items (10 U.S.C. 2304(g) & 2305 & 41 U.S.C. 253 (g) & 253a & 253b), and FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items (Title VIII of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-355)). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; therefore, a written solicitation will not be issued. The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Navajo Regional Office intends to award a firm-fixed price commercial item contract in response to this Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the Noxious Weed Control Services for Bureau of Indian Affairs, Navajo Regional Office, Eastern Agency. This is a Small Business Buy-Indian Set-Aside. Please refer to the Buy Indian Act Clauses and Provisions as contained in this solicitation for details concerning Buy Indian Set-Asides. The solicitation documents & incorporated provisions & clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 05-85 – January 4, 2016. The associated North American Industry Classification System code is 561730 Landscaping Services with a small business standard of $7.5 million.

PRICE SCHEDULE: PROPANE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY: the quoted pricing must be all inclusive (to include but not be limited to travel, lodging, per diem, fringe benefits, federal, state, local and tribal taxes) plus all other costs pertinent to the performance of this contract.

Please complete the following pricing schedule utilizing your most competitive and reasonable rate:

1. Noxious Weed Control Services for approximately 80 acres of land $__________________ lump sum PURPOSE OF THE CONTRACT: Noxious Weed Control Services for approximately 80 acres of land PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

AWARD: Quote will be elevated on the low price technically acceptable

INVOICE SUBMISSION AND PAYMENT: The Contractor shall comply with the DOI clause entitled “Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (April 2013)” located in the Provisions and Clauses section of this solicitation.

TRIBAL TAXES, REQUIREMENTS AND/OR RESTRICTIONS: (a) Special attention is called to FAR Clause 52.236-7, Permits and Responsibilities and FAR Clause 52.229-3, Federal, State and Local Taxes. Quoters are responsible for contacting the tax authorities and tribe or tribal organization involved with regard to any requirements regarding state taxes, tribal taxes, royalties and/or other applicable tribal laws or ordinances. Any costs associated with this section shall be included in the contractor’s quote. (b) Contractor is responsible for contacting the Office of the Tribal Tax commission and the Office of Tribal Labor relations for tribal taxes and Indian Preference employment information and the current state tax rate.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) REGISTRATION: All quoters must have a DUNS number (http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/), be registered and active in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov, and have completed their SAM Representations and Certifications online in order to be eligible for award of the contemplated purchase order. Please include your active DUNS number with your quote.

QUOTE SUBMISSION INFORMATION: To be considered for award, vendors must quote on all items/services listed in the solicitation. Quote submissions must include the following items:

1. Sections 17a, 23, 24, 30a, 30b, and 30c completed per the attached SF 1449 document (include DUNS number).

2. Pricing schedule completed as included on the first page of this RFQ document.

3. IEE Representation

4. Acknowledgment of any and all amendments by completion of Sections 8, 15a, 15b, and 15c on SF 30 amendment documents.

QUOTES FOR THE ABOVE SHALL BE E-MAILED DIRECTLY TO: Raelynn Her Many Horses, Supervisor Contract Specialist at raelynn.hermanyhorses@bia.gov 505-863-8252. Quotes must be received by 5:00 pm Mountain Time on 9/14/2016.