RFQ Winter Horse Pasture.doc

Winter Horse Pasture

AG-05H7-S-12-0032

Okanogan-Wenatchee N.F.

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

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AND/OR DMS REG. 1

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Attn: Linda Du Lac

24 West Chewuch Road

Winthrop, WA 98832 See Section F

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER (See Schedule)

Linda Dulac, Administrative

Randy McLandress Technical 997-0189 ext 5 784-4623

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

Enter Pricing on Page 2

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

are not attached.

c. COUNTY

AREA CODE

NSN 7540-01-152-8084

Previous edition not usable

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

QTY

PRICE

AMOUNT

Insert project name.

Winter Pasture: includes boarding and feeding.

315 AUM

Winter Pasture: includes boarding and feeding.

315 AUM

Winter Pasture: includes boarding and feeding.

315 AUM

Winter Pasture: includes boarding and feeding.

315 AUM

Winter Pasture: includes boarding and feeding.

315 AUM

TOTAL ALL ITEMS

Quantities shown are estimated. Total amount of AUM’s may vary from year to year. The Government will pay the rate quoted times the actual number of AUM’s. AUM = Animal Unit Month The Government intends to issue an Order to only one Contractor for the BASE YEAR.

Among other considerations, the Government’s decision to exercise the Option Year(s) is dependent upon availability of funds--see Terms & Conditions, Clause 52.232-18, Availability of Funds.

You must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration Database (http://www.sam.gov) and have completed your Annual Representations and Certifications in the ORCA Database (http://sam.gov) PRIOR to issuance of an Order, during performance, and through final payment of any resulting Order from this Request for Quotation.

Please provide the following numbers:

Federal Tax ID No. ______________________________

DUNS No. _____________________________________

See page 18 for required submittals with offer.

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT/SCOPE OF CONTRACT

This contract requires winter horse pasturing, boarding and feeding, and related work in compliance with its terms, specifications, and provisions. This includes furnishing labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals for up to 45 head of horses and mules (315 Animal Unit Month (AUM)) each year for one Base Year and four (4) option years. Contractor’s horse pasture & boarding site must be within a day’s commute from Entiat, Washington.

A. Government Obligations The Government will deliver and pickup the livestock at the Contractor’s facility.

The Contracting Officer will make periodical inspections to determine whether or not the Contractor has adequate equipment, facilities, and qualified personnel to satisfy the requirements of the contract. The Contracting Officer will advise the Contractor of any adjustment necessary to meet the terms of the contract.

The Contractor shall comply with the decisions of the Contracting Officer to make adjustments necessary to meet the terms of the contract.

B. Contractor Obligations

1. All feed, water, materials, and equipment necessary to operate and maintain horse pasture shall be provided by the Contractor.

2. The Contractor shall furnish supplemental feed when needed to keep livestock in good condition. Feed requirements are shown in the Technical Specifications below. All services are to be performed as needed to maintain the well being of the livestock.

3. Any loss or injury of stock due to negligence of the Contractor shall make the Contractor liable to the extent of $2,000.00 per head. Loss includes death of the animal or physical injury which renders the animal unfit for its intended use.

C. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1. The Contractor shall furnish all materials, fences, feed, water, equipment and labor needed for winter pasturing of USDA Forest Service pack and saddle stock.

2. Pasture fences – All pastures used must be properly fenced to safely and securely contain the animals within the pasture.

3. Stock Water – Safe drinking water must be provided at all times, accessible and not frozen.

4. Feed – When the pasture is not supplying enough feed to maintain the animals, the Contractor must provide supplemental feed. Supplemental feed can consist of hay, either alfalfa, grain or grass hay, or any combination thereof, supplemental feed shall not be over one (1) year old. All hay must be clean and shall not consist of spoiled stock bottoms or tops. No stubble or straw hay shall be fed to the livestock.

5. Pasture Hazards – All loose wire, steel, glass, and any holes must be disposed of before turning stock into pasture.

6. Stock Monitoring – Stock shall be checked at least twice a week for general condition and excessive weight gain. If a problem arises with any horse, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately.

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

{For this Solicitation, there are NO clauses in this Section}

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-4 Inspection of Services--Fixed-Price (AUG 1996)

CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM

The Contractor shall identify the quality control inspection system it will use to ensure that contract specifications will be achieved. At no time shall the contractor rely upon Government inspections to provide notification of unsatisfactory performance. The Contractor shall produce written inspection records in a format and at times and places satisfactory to the Contracting Officer. Inspection records shall be made available upon request of the Contracting Officer and be maintained until the date of contract closure. The Contracting Officer may observe the Contractor's inspection at any time and shall otherwise have unlimited access to the inspection data.

GOVERNMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN

The Contracting Officer and or their Representative will make periodical inspections to determine whether or not the Contractor has adequate equipment, facilities, and qualified personnel to satisfy the requirements/terms of the contract. The Contracting Officer will advise the Contractor of any adjustment necessary to meet the terms of the contract.

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.211-16 Variation in Quantity (APR 1984)

52.242-15 Stop Work Order (AUG 1989)

AGAR 452.211-74 Period of Performance (FEB 1988) The period of performance of this contract is from November 1, 2012 through June 1, 2013.

AGAR 452.211-75 Effective Period of Contract (FEB 1988) The effective period of this contract is from November 1, 2012 through June 1, 2017.

The Contractor shall make pasture available for the following inclusive dates for each year as Ordered:

(Date)

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

AGAR 452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996) A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled after award of contract. The conference will be held at a mutually agreed upon location.

Measurement and Payment Payment schedule – Two payments will be made for each contract year, Base year plus four (4) years: one at mid-point and a final at contract completion, if agreeable with contractor.

A. Payments will be made at the monthly unit price quoted for an “Animal Unit Month”.

B. Horses pastured for less than 30 days, (1 animal unit month) will be prorated on a daily basis. (For example: Unit price quoted = $30.00 for 1 animal unit month. Actual use = 15 days. 30 days divided by $30.00 = $1.00 x 15 days use = $15.00).

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

{For this Solicitation, there are NO clauses in this Section}

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.arnet.gov/far/ www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (AUG 2012)

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (AUG 2012)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (DEC 2010) (Applicable if contract exceeds $30,000)

52.213-4 Terms and Conditions-Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Items) (AUG 2012)

52.215-8 Order of Precedence--Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003)

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999)

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (Applicable if contract exceeds $10,000)

52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 2010) (Applicable if contract exceeds $15,000)

52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (NOV 2007)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009)

52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (JUL 2012)

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) (Applicable if contract is awarded to an individual) 52.232-1 Payments (APR 84)

52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002)

52.232-11 Extras (APR 1984)

52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (JAN 1986)

52.232-25 Prompt Payment (OCT 2008)

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003)

52.233-1 Disputes (JUL 2002)

52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984)

52.243-1 Changes--Fixed-Price (AUG 1987)--Alternate I (APR 1984)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (DEC 2010)

52.245-1 Government Property (APR 2012)

Alternate I (APR 2012)

Alternate II (APR 2012) 52.249-4 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services) (Short From) (APR 1984)

52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.228-71 Insurance Coverage (NOV 1996)

452.237-75 Restrictions Against Disclosure (FEB 1988)

52.217-8 -- Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 60 days.

(End of Clause) 52.217-9 -- Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 15 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five years.

(End of Clause) FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds. (Apr 1984) Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

(End of Clause)

AGAR 452.209-71 Assurance Regarding Felony Conviction or Tax Delinquent Status for Corporate Applicants (Feb 2012) Alternate I (Feb 2012)

(a) This award is subject to the provisions contained in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (P.L. No. 112-74), Division E, Sections 433 and 434 regarding corporate felony convictions and corporate federal tax delinquencies. Accordingly, by accepting this award the contractor acknowledges that it –

(1) does not have a tax delinquency, meaning that it is not subject to any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, and

(2) has not been convicted (or had an officer or agent acting on its behalf convicted) of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within 24 months preceding the award, unless a suspending and debarring official of the United States Department of Agriculture has considered suspension or debarment of the awardee, or such officer or agent, based on these convictions and/or tax delinquencies and determined that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) If the awardee fails to comply with these provisions, the Forest Service may terminate this contract for default and may recover any funds the awardee has received in violation of sections 433 or 434.

PART III--LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J--LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Experience Questionnaire

2 pages

PART IV--REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K--REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

AGAR 452.219-70 SIZE STANDARD AND NAICS CODE INFORMATION (SEP 2001)

The North American Industrial classification System Code(s) and business size standard(s) describing the products and/or services to be acquired under this solicitation are listed below:

Contract line item(s):

All

--NAICS Code

115210

--Size Standard

$7.0 M

The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY 2012)

(a)

(1) The North American Industry classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 115210.

(2) The small business size standard is $7.0 M.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)

(1) If the clause at 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the clause at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in CCR, and has completed the ORCA electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certification in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[_] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

[_] (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)

(1) The following representations or certifications in ORCA are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the clause at 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration.

(iv) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(v) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation. This provision applies to solicitations using funds appropriated in fiscal years 2008, 2009, 2010,or 2012.

(vi) 52.209-5; Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(vii) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(viii) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(ix) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(x) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xi) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xii) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xiii) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xiv) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xv) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA- designated items.

(xvi) 52.225-2, Buy American Act Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xvii) 52.225-4, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225- 3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $77,494, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $77,494 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xviii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xix) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xx) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran—Representation and Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxi) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to—

(A) Solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions; and

(B) For DoD, NASA, and Coast Guard acquisitions, solicitations that contain the clause at 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns.

(2) The following certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

___ (i) 52.219-22, Small Disadvantaged Business Status.

___ (A) Basic.

___ (B) Alternate I.

___ (ii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

___ (iii) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment Certification.

___ (iv) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Certification.

___ (v) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (Alternate I only).

___ (vi) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

___ (A) Basic.

___ (B) Alternate I.

___ (vii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov . After reviewing the ORCA database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on ORCA.

(End of Provision) FAR 52.19-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (APR 2012)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options. However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.

Small business concern means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (c) of this clause. Such a concern is “not dominant in its field of operation” when it does not exercise a controlling or major influence on a national basis in a kind of business activity in which a number of business concerns are primarily engaged. In determining whether dominance exists, consideration shall be given to all appropriate factors, including volume of business, number of employees, financial resources, competitive status or position, ownership or control of materials, processes, patents, license agreements, facilities, sales territory, and nature of business activity.

(b) If the Contractor represented that it was a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size status according to paragraph (e) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (g) of this clause, upon the occurrence of any of the following:

(1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(3) For long-term contracts—

(i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and

(ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any option thereafter.

(c) The Contractor shall rerepresent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code can be found at http://www.sba.gov/content/table-small-business-size-standards .

(d) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing a product which it does not manufacture itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees.

(e) Except as provided in paragraph (g) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the rerepresentation required by paragraph (b) of this clause by validating or updating all its representations in the Online Representations and Certifications Application and its data in the Central Contractor Registration, as necessary, to ensure they reflect the Contractor’s current status. The Contractor shall notify the contracting officer in writing within the timeframes specified in paragraph (b) of this clause that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(f) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor may, but is not required to, take the actions required by paragraphs (e) or (g) of this clause.

(g) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in ORCA, or does not have a representation in ORCA for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following rerepresentation and submit it to the contracting office, along with the contract number and the date on which the rerepresentation was completed:

The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business concern under NAICS Code ______________ assigned to contract number ______________.[Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer's name and title].

(End of clause)

AGAR 452.209-70 Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction (FEB 2012) Alternate 1 (FEB 2012)

A. Awards made under this solicitation are subject to the provisions contained in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (P.L. No. 112-74), Division E, Sections 433 and 434 regarding corporate felony convictions and corporate federal tax delinquencies. To comply with these provisions, all offerors must complete paragraph (1) of this representation, and all corporate offerors also must complete paragraphs (2) and (3) of this representation.

(b) The Offeror represents that –

B. The Offeror is [ ], is not [ ] (check one) an entity that has filed articles of incorporation in one of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or the various territories of the United States including American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Midway Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, Republic of Palau, Republic of the Marshall Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands. (Note that this includes both for-profit and non-profit organizations.)

If the Offeror checked “is” above, the Offeror must complete paragraphs (2) and (3) of the representation. If Offeror checked “is not” above, Offeror may leave the remainder of the representation blank.

(2) (i) The Offeror has [ ], has not [ ] (check one) been convicted of a felony criminal violation under Federal or State law in the 24 months preceding the date of offer.

(ii) Offeror has [ ], has not [ ] (check one) had any officer or agent of Offeror convicted of a felony criminal violation for actions taken on behalf of Offeror under Federal law in the 24 months preceding the date of offer.

(3) The Offeror does [ ], does not [ ] (check one) have any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability.

GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, FORMER USDA EMPLOYEES, AND USDA RETIREES

The offeror/quoter represents and certifies that--

(a) It FORMCHECKBOX is, FORMCHECKBOX is not a current Federal Government employee.

(b) It FORMCHECKBOX is, FORMCHECKBOX is not a former USDA EMPLOYEE.

(c) It FORMCHECKBOX is, FORMCHECKBOX is not a retired USDA employee. If retired, give date of retirement ________________.

(d) It FORMCHECKBOX is, FORMCHECKBOX is not related to a current Forest Service employee on any forest service unit within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. If so, list employee's name and location. ____________________________________.

The firm FORMCHECKBOX is, FORMCHECKBOX is not substantially owned or controlled by a former USDA employee or retiree.

SECTION L--INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.arnet.gov/far/ www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1)

52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition (JAN 2004)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.204-70 Inquiries (FEB 1988)

FAR 52.215-5 Facsimile Proposals (OCT 1997)

(a) Definition. "Facsimile proposal," as used in this provision, means a proposal, revision or modification of a proposal, or withdrawal of a proposal that is transmitted to and received by the Government via facsimile machine.

(b) Offerors may submit facsimile proposals as responses to this solicitation. Facsimile proposals are subject to the same rules as paper proposals.

(c) The telephone number of receiving facsimile equipment is: 509-997-0641.

(d) If any portion of a facsimile proposal received by the Contracting Officer is unreadable to the degree that conformance to the essential requirements of the solicitation cannot be ascertained from the document--

(1) The Contracting Officer immediately shall notify the offeror and permit the offeror to resubmit the proposal.

(2) The method and time for resubmission shall be prescribed by the

Contracting Officer after consultation with the offeror; and

(3) The resubmission shall be considered as if it were received at the date and time of the original unreadable submission for the purpose of determining timelines, provided the offeror complies with the time and format requirements for resubmission prescribed by the Contracting Officer.

(e) The Government reserves the right to make award solely on the facsimile proposal. However, if requested to do so by the Contracting Officer, the apparently successful offeror promptly shall submit the complete original signed proposal.

SUBMISSION OF OFFERS

1. Completed and signed copy of the SF-18 Form (page 1, Sections 13, 14, 15, and 16)

2. Completed Schedule of Items (page 2)

3. Completed provisions of FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (MAY 2012) (page 10)

· If (i) paragraph (d) is checked then submit only the page with this check marked.

· If (ii) paragraph (d) is checked then submit all pages pertaining to this provision.

4. Completed AGAR 452.209-70 (page 16)

5. Fill in’s (page 16)

6. Response to Evaluation Factors in Section M

7. Experience Questionnaire Offers may be mailed, faxed, or emailed to:

Okanogan-Wenatchee N.F.

Attn: Linda Du Lac

24 West Chewuch Road

Winthrop, WA 98862

Fax: 509-997-0641

Email: ldulac@fs.fed.us.

SECTION M--EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

AWARD DETERMINATION and EVALUATION FACTORS This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) only. Any work resulting from this RFQ will be covered by a Purchase Order or other award document.

The Government intends to issue an order as a result of this Request for Quotation to the responsible quoter whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, will be the best value for the Government, price and other factors considered. Other factors to be considered may include but are not limited to:

- Contractor’s Technical Capability

- Contractor’s Relevant Past Performance

- Contractor’s winter pasture/boarding location

The Government may reject any or all quotes, issue orders to other than the lowest quoter, and waive minor informalities or irregularities in quotes received. If necessary, the Government may conduct discussion with any quoter.

The Government may issue an order on the basis of quotes as received, without entering into discussions with any quoter. Therefore, each initial quote should contain the quoter’s best terms.

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options. (JUL 1990) Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

EVALUATION CRITERIA

The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

a) Technical Capability

Technical Capability is comprised of an offerors past performance and experience. The Experience Questionnaire in the List of Attachments shall be completed by each offeror. The information from this form will be used to evaluate recent experience performing contract work. It will also provide contact information for previous projects that will be utilized in evaluating each offerors past performance.

Past performance is a measure of the degree to which an offeror, as an organization, has: (1) satisfied its customers, and (2) Met required delivery date(s). The Government will inquire about the following elements, which are all of equal importance in relation to each other, (1) quality of the offeror’s work; (2) customer satisfaction; (3) timeliness of the Firm during performance and the final completion of the project; and (4) overall business relations.

The location of the Contractor’s winter pasture/boarding facility will be measured on whether it is within a day’s commute from Entiat, Washington.

b) Price Technical Capability shall be evaluated equally as price.