AG-52B1-S-15-0009_CULTURAL_RESOURCE_REV4_17APR2015.pdf

AG-52B1-S-15-0009

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR CULTURAL RESOURCE

MANAGEMENT SURVEYS AT THE HOOSIER NATIONAL FOREST

17 APRIL 2015

RESPONSE DATE: 15 MAY 2015, 1:00 P.M. (EST)

CLASSIFICATION CODE:

SET ASIDE: 100% HUBZONE SET-ASIDE

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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE MADE AVAILABLE.

Solicitation number AG-52B1-S-15-0009 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-81 dated 10 April 2015. The NAICS is 541720; business size is $20.5M; acquisition is solicited as a 100% HUBZone small business set-aside. The Wage Determination(s) applicable to this requirement is/are: 2005-2183 Rev 15 dated 22 December 2014 (attached). Description of Item Requested: Cultural Resource Surveys for the Brownstown Ranger District of the Hoosier National Forest, IN. It is contemplated that the period of performance for this requirement is a base year and four option periods. A total performance period of 5 years is anticipated. All responsible HUBZone small business concerns may submit a quote that will be considered by this agency. The Government’s intent is to make one contract award. The awarded contract will be a Requirements contract in accordance with FAR 16.503. Basis for award: A contract will be awarded to the offeror that is most advantageous to the Government IAW with the evaluation factors. All questions must be submitted in writing. All questions must be received by the Contract Specialist prior to 1:00 P.M. (EST) on 6 May 2015.The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference (http://farsite.hill.af.mil): The provision at 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors—Commercial Items (APR 2014) applies to this acquisition. Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation –Commercial Items (OCT 2014) is included in full text with fill in as follows: evaluation factors are price, past performance, and technical.

Offerors are required to provide the attached Past Performance Questionnaire to current and/or previous customers for same or similar services. The questionnaires must be submitted directly to the Contracting Officer (address is on the questionnaire) by the parties completing the questionnaire. The successful offeror(s) must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and complete the On-Line Representations and Certifications within SAM. The SAM website is www.sam.gov. Offerors are instructed to submit completed copies of FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications (MAR 2015). The following additional provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.237-1, Site Visit (APR 1984). The following clauses apply: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions— Commercial Items (DEC 2014); 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (APR 2015), the following http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ http://www.sam.gov/ clauses apply (are checked) under this clause: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEP 2006); 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUL 2013); 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (AUG 2013); 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (MAY 2012); 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (NOV 2011); 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014);

52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (NOV 2011); 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (JUL 2013); 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 2015); 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUL 2014); 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014); 52.222- 37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUL 2014); 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010); 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015); 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (AUG 2013); 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011); 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008); 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (JUL 2013); 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014); 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014); 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (MAY 2014); 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014); 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2014). Other applicable FAR clauses incorporated by reference are:

52.223-2 -- Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service And Construction Contracts (Sep 2013); 52.223-17, Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts (May 2008); 52.232-18, Availability of Funds (APR 1984); 52.228-5, Insurance—Work on a Government Installation; 52.232-40 – Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2-13); and 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984).

The following FAR provisions are incorporated in full text:

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): http://farsite.hill.af.mil

(End of Provision)

52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 2014)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Price

Technical

Past Performance

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

52.223-1 -- Biobased Product Certification (May 2012)

As required by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 and the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (7 U.S.C. 8102(c)(3)), the offeror certifies, by signing this offer, that biobased products (within categories of products listed by the United States Department of Agriculture in 7 CFR part 3201, subpart B) to be used or delivered in the performance of the contract, other than biobased products that are not purchased by the offeror as a direct result of this contract, will comply with the applicable specifications or other contractual requirements.

(End of provision)

The following AGAR provision(s) is/are incorporated in full text:

452.204-70 INQUIRIES (FEB 1988)

Inquiries and all correspondence concerning this solicitation should be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer. Offerors should contact only the Contracting Officer issuing the solicitation about any aspect of this requirement prior to contract award.

452.216-72 Evaluation Quantities--Indefinite Delivery Contract (FEB 1988)

To evaluate offers for award purposes, the Government will apply the offeror's proposed fixed-prices/rates to the estimated quantities included in the solicitation, and will add other direct costs if applicable.

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 541720

-- Size Standard $20.5M

The following FAR clauses are incorporated in full text:

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):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil

(End of Clause)

52.216-18 – Ordering (Oct 1995)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from TBD through TBD.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) If mailed, a delivery order or task order is considered “issued” when the Government deposits the order in the mail. Orders may be issued orally, by facsimile, or by electronic commerce methods only if authorized in the Schedule.

52.216-19 -- Order Limitations (Oct 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than $3,000.00, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor --

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of $150,000.00;

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of $150,000.00; or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 30 days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in subparagraph (b)(1) or (2) of this section.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph

(b) of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within 7 days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor’s intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

52.216-21 -- Requirements (Oct 1995) (ALT I)

(a) This is a requirements contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies or services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract. Except as this contract may otherwise provide, if the Government’s requirements do not result in orders in the quantities described as “estimated’’ or “maximum” in the Schedule, that fact shall not constitute the basis for an equitable price adjustment.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. Subject to any limitations in the Order Limitations clause or elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall furnish to the Government all supplies or services specified in the Schedule and called for by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(c) The estimated quantities are not the total requirements of the Government activity specified in the Schedule, but are estimates of requirements in excess of the quantities that the activity may itself furnish within its own capabilities. Except as this contract otherwise provides, the Government shall order from the Contractor all of that activity’s requirements for supplies and services specified in the Schedule that exceed the quantities that the activity may furnish within its own capabilities.

(d) The Government is not required to purchase from the Contractor requirements in excess of any limit on total orders under this contract.

(e) If the Government urgently requires delivery of any quantity of an item before the earliest date that delivery may be specified under this contract, and if the Contractor will not accept an order providing for the accelerated delivery, the Government may acquire the urgently required goods or services from another source.

(f) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor’s and Government’s rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract’s effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after 2400 (Midnight) on the day of contract expiration.

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 15 days.

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 60 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 5 years.

52.232-19 -- Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984)

Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond 30 September 2015. The Government’s obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date 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 for performance under this contract beyond 30 September 2015, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

The following AGAR clauses are incorporated in full text:

452.215-73 Postaward Conference (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled within 60 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at: on the Hoosier National Forest with the exact location to be determined by the Contracting Officer.

452.224-70 Confidentiality of Information (FEB 1988)

(a) Confidential information, as used in this clause, means --

(1) information or data of a personal nature, proprietary about an individual, or (2) information or data submitted by or pertaining to an organization.

(b) In addition to the types of confidential information described in (a)(1) and (2) above, information which might require special consideration with regard to the timing of its disclosure may derive from studies or research, during which public disclosure of primarily invalidated findings could create an erroneous conclusion which might threaten public health or safety if acted upon.

(c) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor may, by mutual consent, identify elsewhere in this contract specific information and/or categories of information which the Government will furnish to the Contractor or that the Contractor is expected to generate which is confidential. Similarly, the contracting Officer and the Contractor may, by mutual consent, identify such confidential information from time to time during the performance of the contract. Failure to agree will be settled pursuant to the "Disputes" clause.

(d) If it is established that information to be utilized under this contract is subject to the Privacy Act, the Contractor will follow the rules and procedures of disclosure set forth in the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C.

552a, and implementing regulations and policies, with respect to systems of records determined to be subject to the Privacy Act.

(e) Confidential information, as defined in (a)(1) and (2) above, shall not be disclosed without the prior written consent of the individual, institution or organization.

(f) Written advance notice of at least 45 days will be provided to the Contracting Officer of the Contractor's intent to release findings of studies or research, which have the possibility of adverse effects on the public or the Federal agency, as described in (b) above. If the Contracting Officer does not pose any objections in writing within the 45 day period, the contractor may proceed with disclosure. Disagreements not resolved by the Contractor and Contracting Officer will be settled pursuant to the "Disputes" clause.

(g) Whenever the Contractor is uncertain with regard to the proper handling of material under the contract, or if the material in question is subject to the Privacy Act or is confidential information subject to the provisions of this clause, the Contractor shall obtain a written determination from the Contracting Officer prior to any release, disclosure, dissemination, or publication.

(h) The provisions of paragraph (e) of this clause shall not apply when the information is subject to conflicting or overlapping provisions in other Federal, State or local laws.

452.228-71 Insurance Coverage (NOV 1996)

Pursuant to FAR clause 52.228-5, Insurance-Work on a Government Installation, the Contractor will be required to present evidence to show, as a minimum, the amounts of insurance coverage indicated below:

(a) Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability. The Contractor is required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 shall be required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit worker's compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General Liability. The Contractor shall have bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on a comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence

(c) Automobile Liability. The Contractor shall have automobile liability insurance written on a comprehensive form of policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and 500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage or loss.

(d) Aircraft Public and Passenger Liability. When aircraft are used in connection with performing the contract, the Contractor shall have aircraft public and passenger liability insurance. Coverage shall be at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, other than passenger injury.

Coverage for passenger injury shall be at least $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater.

452.236-76 Samples and Certificates (FEB 1988)

When required by the specifications or the Contracting Officer, samples, certificates, and test data shall be submitted after award of the contract, prepaid, in time for proper action by the Contracting Officer or his/her designated representative. Certificates and test data shall be submitted in triplicate to show compliance with materials and construction specified in the contract performance requirements.

Samples shall be submitted in duplicate by the Contractor, except as otherwise specified, to show compliance with the contract requirements. Materials or equipment for which samples, certifications or test data are required shall not be used in the work until approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

(End of clause)

452.237-74 Key Personnel (FEB 1988)

(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel:

-Principal Investigator

(b) During the first ninety (90) days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by paragraph (c) below. After the initial 90-day period, the Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraph (c) to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

(c) The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor within 15 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions. The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel.

452.237-75 Restrictions Against Disclosure (FEB 1988)

(a) The Contractor agrees, in the performance of this contract, to keep all information contained in source documents or other media furnished by the Government in the strictest confidence. The Contractor also agrees not to publish or otherwise divulge such information in whole or in part in any manner or form, or to authorize or permit others to do so, taking such reasonable measures as are necessary to restrict access to such information while in the Contractor's possession, to those employees needing such information to perform the work provided herein, i.e., on a "need to know" basis. The Contractor agrees to immediately notify in writing, the Contracting Officer, named herein, in the event that the Contractor determines or has reason to suspect a breach of this requirement.

(b) The Contractor agrees not to disclose any information concerning the work under this contract to any persons or individual unless prior written approval is obtained from the Contracting Officer. The Contractor agrees to insert the substance of this clause in any consultant agreement or subcontract hereunder.

452.237-76 Progress Reporting (FEB 1988).

The Contractor shall submit a progress report monthly, covering work accomplished during that period of the contract performance. The progress report shall be brief and factual and shall be prepared in accordance with the following format:

(a) A cover page containing:

(1) Contract number and title;

(2) Type of report, sequence number of report, and period of performance being reported;

(3) Contractor's name and address;

(4) Author(s); and

(5) Date of report.

(b) SECTION I - An introduction covering the purpose and scope of the contract effort. This shall be limited to one paragraph in all but the first and final month's narrative.

(c) SECTION II - A description of overall progress plus a separate description of each task or other logical segment of work on which effort was expended during the report period. The description shall include pertinent data and/or graphs in sufficient detail to explain any significant results achieved.

(d) SECTION III - A description of current technical or substantive performance, and any problem(s) which may impede performance along with proposed corrective action.

(e) SECTION IV - A planning schedule shall be included with the first progress report for all assigned tasks required under the contract, along with the estimated starting and completion dates for each task.

The planning schedule shall be updated and submitted with each subsequent technical progress report, including an explanation of any difference between actual progress and planned progress, why the differences have occurred, and--if behind planned progress--what corrective steps are planned.

(f) SECTION V - If applicable, financial information shall be submitted for each major task or line item cost.

Data shall include:

(1) The total estimated cost budgeted (fee excluded).

(2) The estimated cost expended during the current reporting period.

(3) Identification of direct labor hours of prime contractor and subcontractor(s) and/or consultant(s), if applicable.

(4) Total project to-date expenditures.

(5) Total remaining funds.

452.246-70 Inspection and Acceptance (FEB 1988)

(a) The Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's duly authorized representative will inspect and accept the supplies and/or services to be provided under this contract.

(b) Inspection and acceptance will be performed at: the work location designated in each task order.

(End of clause)

The following FSAR clauses are incorporated by full text:

FSAR 4G52.222-701 EMPLOYMENT OF ELIGIBLE WORKERS (DEC 1999)

Section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 USC 1324a) makes it unlawful for an employer to hire unauthorized aliens. The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) has established the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification Form, as the document to be used for employment eligibility verification (see 8 CFR 274a).

The contractor is required to (1) have all employees complete and sign the I-9 Form to certify that they are eligible for employment; (2) examine documents presented by the employee and ensure the documents appear to be genuine and related to the individual; (3) record information about the documents on the form, and complete the certification portion of the form; (4) retain the form for three years, or one year past the end of employment of the individual, whichever is longer.

It is illegal to discriminate against any individual (other than a citizen of another country who is not authorized to work in the United States) in hiring, discharging, or recruiting because of that individual's national origin or citizenship status.

Compliance with Section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324a) is a material condition of the contract. If the contractor employs unauthorized workers during contract performance in violation of section 274A, the Government may terminate the contract, in addition to other remedies or penalties prescribed by law.

For further information on the requirements of the Act, contractors should contact the Employer and Labor Relations Officer of their local INS office.

4G52.222-704 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (FEBRUARY 2007)

The contractor shall train workers in the safe operation and use of equipment that the worker may use before the worker begins using such equipment.

Personal protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards or processes encountered which may cause injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body. Defective or damaged personal protective equipment shall not be used.

The contractor shall provide chain saw chaps to each employee who operates a chain saw, at no cost to the employee. These chaps must be approved by an Underwriters Laboratory or meet Forest Service specification 6170-47. The chaps shall cover the full length of the thigh and shall extend to the top of the boot on each leg.

The contractor shall assure that each employee wears foot protection that provides adequate traction and ankle support. Employees operating chain saws shall wear foot protection that is constructed with cut-resistant material which will protect the employee against contact with a running chain saw.

In any area where the worker is exposed to the potential for flying or falling objects, the contractor shall provide a hard hat, at no cost to the employee, and the contractor shall assure that the employee wears the hard hat. The hard hat must meet the minimum requirements of American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard Z89.1-1997.

The contractor shall provide, at no cost to the employee, eye protection where there is potential for eye injury due to flying objects. This eye protection must meet the minimum requirements of ANSI standard Z87.1-2003.

The contractor shall provide, at no cost to the employee, hearing protection where there is a potential for hearing loss due to high intensity noise for example, chain saw operation.

ADDITIONAL CONTRACT INFORMATION, REQUIREMENTS AND/OR TERMS AND

CONDITIONS:

1. STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications as included in this solicitation and hereby made a part of any resultant contract.

2. ATTACHMENTS TO STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS

The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract:

- Schedule of Items

- Vicinity Map

- Performance Work Statement

- Guidelines for Curating Archaeological Collections at the Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology

(DEC 2013)

- Wage Determination(s): 2005-2187 Rev 15 dated 22 December 2014 and 2005-2183 Rev 15 dated 22 December 2014

- QASP

3. TASK ORDERS/ORDERING PROCEDURES:

The Government reserves the right to issue multiple concurrent task orders under the contract. Each task order will contain a period of performance specific to the specific task order. Task orders are independent of each other and multiple task orders may be issued that require concurrent performance.

Performance on multiple concurrent task orders shall be accomplished in accordance with the basic contract and task order requirements. Task order amounts and intervals will not exceed those identified in clause 52.216-19—Order Limitations unless the contractor agrees to accept orders below or exceeding the values included in clause.

Task orders will be issued against the basic contract at the unit prices awarded. The resulting contract will be a Requirements contract. Task orders will be issued against the basic contract when work is required.

Task order pricing will be based on prices awarded on the basic contract for the period in which the order is issued.

All task orders will be firm-fixed price orders in accordance with contract line item schedules for the corresponding period of performance.

4. CONTRACT VALUE:

The Government is under no obligation to issue any task orders against contracts resulting from this solicitation. In addition, the cumulative total for the life of the contract is $275,000.00. Task orders SHALL NOT be issued for work exceeding the cumulative maximum total for the base period and any exercised options of $275,000.00.

5. BIOBASED & RECYCLED CONTENT PRODUCTS:

All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quantity that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards, and to the extent feasible and reasonable; include the exclusive use of biobased and recycled products.

The following is a list of categories for biopreferred products that may be required for performance of work included under this contract and resulting task orders:

N/A

This information can be found: http://www.biopreferred.gov/ProductCategories.aspx For more information regarding the Department of Agriculture Biobased Affirmative Procurement Program go to http://www.biopreferred.gov/bioPreferredCatalog/faces/jsp/catalogLanding.jsp.

6. DESIGNATION OF CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE

The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at the time of award of each basic contract and each task order.

The COR is responsible for administering the performance of work under this contract. In no event, however, will any understanding, agreement, modification, change order, or other matter deviating from the terms of this contract be effective or binding upon the Government unless formalized by proper contractual documents executed by the Contracting Officer prior to completion of the contract.

On all matters that pertain to the contract terms the contractor must communicate with the Contracting Officer. Whenever, in the opinion of the Contractor, the COR requests effort outside the scope of the contract, the Contractor should so advise the COR. If the COR persists and there still exists a disagreement as to proper contractual coverage, the contracting officer should be notified immediately, preferably in writing if time permits. Proceeding with work without proper contractual coverage could result in nonpayment or necessitate submittal of a contract claim.

http://www.biopreferred.gov/ProductCategories.aspx http://www.biopreferred.gov/bioPreferredCatalog/faces/jsp/catalogLanding.jsp

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF QUOTES

General Instructions: Quotes submitted in response to this solicitation shall be furnished in the following format with the numbers of copies as specified below and quotes shall be valid 90 days:

(1) The quote must include a technical portion and a priced portion. Each of the parts shall be separate and complete so that evaluation of one may be accomplished independently from evaluation of the other. The technical portion of the quote must not contain reference to cost/price; however, resource information (such as data concerning labor hours and categories, materials, subcontracts, etc.) must be contained in the technical proposal so that the contractor's understanding of the statement of work may be evaluated.

(2) The Government will evaluate quotes in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in 52.212-2 as included in this solicitation.

(3) Offerors shall submit their quote(s) in the following format and the quantities specified:

(a) 1 electronic copy of the technical portion of the quote

(b) 1 electronic copy of the priced portion of the quote: Quotations must include all work in the line item schedule. Quotations that do not contain pricing for all line items will not be considered.

(4) Representations and Certifications are required. Reference 52.212-3 and instructions included in this synopsis/solicitation.

(5) The following information should be submitted so as to address the evaluation of past performance:

(a) Past Performance & Experience on Similar Projects: Provide a list of completed past projects with similar scope for the last three years, (include a brief description of the project and how it is similar to this one, dollar amount, project location and who the work was performed for). Include reference names and phone numbers for these projects. Offerors without a record of past performance will receive a neutral rating for past performance only. Provide this information for subcontractors on the project as well. A past performance questionnaire is attached for this purpose. The instructions are on the form.

(b) A past performance questionnaire is attached. These forms should be sent to references and emailed or mailed directly to the Contract Specialist indicated as POC for this requirement. The instructions are on the form. Forms received after the scheduled close of the solicitation will not be considered.

(c) The Government reserves the right to consider past performance from other sources of information, including, but not limited to the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), System for Award Management (SAM), Department of Labor (DOL) databases, and other sources of available information.

(6) The following information should be submitted so as to address the technical evaluation:

Technical elements are as follows:

(a) Understanding, appropriateness, and soundness of accomplishing the work including: demonstrated familiarity with forested areas and resource base of the Eastern United States; thoroughness and appropriateness of approach and methods; and reasonableness of level of effort.

(b) Qualifications and experience of Principal Investigator and project team including: academic qualifications; experience relevant to assigned responsibilities; and interdisciplinary expertise such as geology, geomorphology, and use of Geographic Information System (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) technology.

(c) Experience in related work such as previous cultural resource management activities in or near Indiana or surrounding states.

(d) Organizational capabilities including available support staff and facilities, provisions for temporary curatorial requirements, and demonstrated project management capabilities as reflected in a work schedule.

(7) The Government is required to determine whether or not a business is a responsible entity prior to any contract award in accordance with FAR 9.103. One aspect of that determination involves financial capability. A completed copy of the attachment “Contractor’s Financial Information Sheet” is required to be submitted with quotes.

(8) Quotes may be submitted by email or mail. If quotes are mailed, the package must include an electronic copy of all required documents. The following address information applies:

Email: ashleyawitmer@fs.fed.us

Mail: Hoosier National Forest ATTN Ashley Witmer 811 Constitution Ave Bedford, IN 47421

AWARD DETERMINATION

One Requirements contract will be awarded as a result of this solicitation. Award will be made to the responsible offeror providing the quote that provides the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. The evaluation factors as identified in 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items (OCT 2014) are price, technical, and past performance.

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