Attachment_1_Request_for_Interest.pdf

United States Department of the Interior

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

Arizona State Office One North Central Avenue, Suite 800

Phoenix, AZ 85004-4427 www.az.blm.gov

REQUEST FOR INTEREST FOR THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT (BLM), ARIZONA STATE OFFICE

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Arizona State Office, is inviting expressions of interest from qualified vendors to provide heavy equipment, miscellaneous tools, and equipment rental services at various locations across Arizona. The BLM intends to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to meet specific equipment needs outlined in each task order. Vendors will be responsible for the delivery, maintenance, and servicing of equipment across multiple project sites.

This Request for Information (RFI) seeks to identify vendors capable of supplying a comprehensive range of equipment, as specified in the attached Excel workbook. Vendors should ensure timely delivery, flexible rental terms, and on-site support as needed. The selected vendors will play a key role in supporting the successful completion of current and upcoming projects across Arizona, ensuring operational efficiency and safety at all project locations.

NOTE: This is not a solicitation. No formal request for quote is being issued at this time. Submission of information in response to this RFI is purely voluntary and will be used solely for market research purposes.

This RFI is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the

Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited; no basis for claim against the

Government shall arise as a result from a response to this RFI or Government use of any information provided other then market research. The Government reserves the right to consider a small business, 8(a), or any other small business program set aside arrangement as deemed appropriate based on the responses for this notice.

If you are interested, please submit your capabilities in response to this requirement. The government shall first consider the use of a small business socioeconomic contracting programs - please include your status of participation in one of these programs. This is not a request for quote/proposal or invitation to bid. Response to this announcement is strictly voluntary; no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this Sources Sought announcement or any follow-up information requests.

The Government anticipates conducting a negotiated, competitive acquisition for this requirement. The amount of interest or lack thereof will determine the possibility of the use of one of the socioeconomic contracting programs, a competitive set-aside, or full and open competition. Misrepresentation of size status can result in penalties (the size of a small business firm includes all parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, etc.-see 13 CFR 121.108). Please refer to current SBA guidance and Title 13 Part 126 Subpart B of the

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) regarding HUBZone firms. All firms should be registered and certified in www.SAM.gov.

Analysis of the quality of responses to this RFI announcement will be considered in the market research being conducted. Responses will also be used to determine use of any small business socioeconomic programs or making and small business set-aside determination for this requirement.

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Arizona State Office One North Central Avenue, Suite 800

Product/Project Description:

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking interested parties capable of providing all personnel, equipment, fuel, materials, supervision, management, and transportation necessary to meet the heavy equipment requirements, should the need arise. Vendors responding to this Request for Interest (RFI) must be able to fulfill the following criteria:

1. Attached is an Excel workbook containing 14 tabs, each requesting detailed information for various types of heavy equipment and miscellaneous tools. Vendors are required to complete each tab, providing all requested information in detail.

2. Indicate the areas within Arizona where services can be provided:

1. Northern Arizona

Flagstaff, Sedona, Page, Williams, Prescott, Kingman, Cottonwood, Grand Canyon

Village, and Winslow

2. Southern Arizona

Tucson, Sierra Vista, Nogales, Green Valley, Bisbee, Douglas, Sahuarita, Ajo, and Vail

3. Eastern Arizona

Show Low, Globe, Payson, Safford, Pinetop-Lakeside, Thatcher, Springerville, Eagar, Snowflake

4. Western Arizona

Yuma, Lake Havasu City, Bullhead City, Parker, Quartzsite, Somerton, San Luis, and

Wellton

3. Outline the timeline and process for renting equipment and services, ensuring efficient delivery and support.

4. BLM intends to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with a base period and four option years.

• Base Year: 12/1/2024 – 11/30/2025

• Option Year 1: 12/1/2025 – 11/30/2026

• Option Year 2: 12/1/2026 – 11/30/2027

• Option Year 3: 12/1/2027 – 11/30/2028

• Option Year 4: 12/1/2028 – 11/30/2029

Arizona State Office One North Central Avenue, Suite 800

5. Each task order will be awarded based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, along with the vendor’s ability to meet the required timeframe. Each order will have a

Period of Performance (PoP), requiring equipment to be on-site no later than 5 days after the award and remain on-site for no longer than 30 days.

6. Due to short response times, vendors must clearly outline their process for handling BLM service requests with minimal lead time.

This BPA will support the needs of the BLM in Arizona across multiple projects and locations.

BLM request that all interested parties provide responses and inquires to Cindy Gonzalez, Contract

Specialist at: chgonzalez@blm.gov and Shawna Rogers-Bailey, Contracting Officer at:

srogersbailey@blm.gov no later than 20 November 2024 at 12:00 pm (MD).

1. Firm Name and Contact Information (Email address, Phone Number, UEI number)

2. Organization size status and type of ownership [i.e., large business, small business, small disadvantage business, 8(a) firm, etc.] *All interest parties must be registered in sam*

3. Complete the attached xcel workbook and various tabs to include but not limited to:

a. Equipment Name, Serial/Model Numbers, Size, Accessories

b. Daily, Weekly, Monthly Pricing

4. Process for requesting rental services mailto:chgonzalez@blm.gov mailto:srogersbailey@blm.gov