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Combined Synopsis Solicitation AG-0109-S-17-0055 Kuiu Wilderness Transport Page 3 of 3

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION IAW FAR 12.603

SOLICITATION NUMBER: AG-0109-S-17-0055

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; quotes are being requested based on the requirements outlined in this combined synopsis/solicitation. A written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), for a firm fixed price type contract. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95.

Period of Performance Information Embark with up to six passengers from Petersburg, AK harbor on June 19, 2017, and head to West Kuiu Island via Chatham Strait. Return to Petersburg, AK harbor on June 27, 2017.

Competition requirements:

100% Small Business Set-Aside

NAICS Code:

483114 – Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation

Size Standard:

500 Employees

Contract Line Items (CLINs):

Price Total Price

Description of Requirements:

Transport and lodge six passengers on an excursion from Petersburg to west Kuiu Island via Chatham Straits and back.

This excursion is for monitoring lands to address concerns regarding increased marine debris at remote outfitter locations and archaeological sites, and to monitor increased uses of Tebenkof Bay and Kuiu Wilderness areas. The contracted vessel will return the passengers to Petersburg upon completion of mission.

Transport or tow an 18’ Government-owned skiff for crew transportation to and from the shore for daily monitoring trips. This is provided in Petersburg, and operated by USFS personnel.

Haul an estimated 3,000 lbs or 10 cubic yards of marine debris from remote shores back to Petersburg for disposal.

Provide heated berthing facilities (no linens necessary; passenger provided) and galley facilities. Contractor will prepare three meals per day for the passengers in the galley, starting with lunch on June 19 and ending with lunch on June 27. Food is provided by the USFS.

Prior to award, USFS personnel will certify the contracted vessel to transport USFS personnel. Must comply with all applicable regulations. The United States Coast Guard will receive any resulting contract for review.

Applicable Clauses/Provisions (Federal Acquisition Regulation) http://farsite.hill.af.mil/farsite.html):

FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items (Oct 2014)

(a) Insert:

(1) Experience: Please submit a narrative of your marine experience in Southeast Alaska, including specific details on navigating the waters around Kuiu Island.

(2) Technical: Please submit photos of the vessel exterior (including name), berthing facilities, lavatory facilities, and galley facilities as part of the quote.

Experience and Technical, when combined, are equal to price.

FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (Dec 2016) Offerors are advised to include this provision with your quote.

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (Jan 2017) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items (Jan 2017) The following clauses are selected as applicable to the acquisition.

(1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

(6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

(14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

(18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

(22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

(25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

(26) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Oct 2016) (E.O. 13126).

(27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(30) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513)

(57) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

(9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

Attachments:

None

Quote Submission Information Quotes are due at the USFS, Alaska Regional Office by 17:00 Alaska time, June 8, 2017.

Jon Gellings Contract Specialist Phone: (907) 586-7836 E-mail: jgellings@fs.fed.us