Attachment_2_Instructions_to_Offerors.pdf

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VAULT LATRINE PUMPING
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This document is an Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 for a small business set-aside commercial item acquisition for vault pumping and disposal services. The contract will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price agreement to the offeror providing the best value to the Government based on evaluation of Technical Approach, Past Experience, Past Performance, and Price, with all non-cost factors combined approximately equal to price.

Offerors must submit a Technical Statement demonstrating full understanding of requirements, including: a description of the vault pumping and disposal process; details on water and electricity supply or access if required; identification of specific enzymes and deodorizer products to be used; and identification of waste disposal location(s). Additionally, offerors must provide two references for similar services completed within the past three years, including service type, approximate date, and point of contact. A completed bid schedule is required for pricing. Questions must be submitted in writing to Rachel Henriques at rhenriques@ios.doi.gov by 12:00pm MDT on July 24, 2026. All quotes must be submitted electronically to both Rachel Henriques and the BLM Arizona Procurement Inbox at blm_az_procurement@blm.gov by 12:00pm MDT on July 31, 2026. Evaluation criteria assign confidence ratings (High, Some, Low, or Neutral) across all factors; past performance references must be from projects completed within three years or will be disregarded.

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Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items

This acquisition will be solicited and awarded in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12.

A Firm Fixed Price Contract will be awarded to the Offeror whose quote conforms to the solicitation requirements and represents the best value to the Government, in accordance with the evaluation factors defined below. Offerors must be deemed a responsible prospective contractor in accordance with (IAW)

FAR 9.1.

This acquisition is being solicited as a total small business set-aside.

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS: All quotes must include all data and information requested and must be submitted in accordance with these instructions. Any offeror who submits an incomplete package may be considered nonresponsive. All quotes are expected to conform to the solicitation provisions and be prepared in accordance with this section.

Return the following items with your response:

a. Technical Statement: Offerors are required to demonstrate full understanding of the requirement. Include the following in your Technical Statement:

a. Describe your process for vault pumping and disposal.

b. If you require water or electricity, detail how you intend to supply or access those utilities in site.

c. Identify which enzymes and deodorizer will be used.

d. Identify the location(s) where waste will be disposed of.

b. References: Submit two references for jobs for similar services completed within the last three years. Include type of service, approximate date, and point of contact for reference.

c. Price: Utilize attached bid schedule.

QUESTIONS: All questions shall be submitted in writing via email to Rachel Henriques at rhenriques@ios.doi.gov by 12:00pm MDT on July 24, 2026.

QUOTES: All quotes shall be submitted electronically to Rachel Henriques at rhenriques@ios.doi.gov, and the BLM Arizona Procurement Inbox at blm_az_procurement@blm.gov, by 12:00pm MDT on July 31, 2026.

Addendum to FAR 52.212-2 – Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services

BASIS FOR CONTRACT AWARD: This contract will be awarded in accordance with FAR 12 and consider the following factors: Technical Approach, Past Experience, Past Performance, and Price. The Government will make a comparative best-value determination, in which all non-cost evaluation factors, when combined, are approximately equal to price.

a. Factor 1 - Technical Approach: The Technical Approach Factor will receive a confidence rating, defined below, based on information submitted in the Technical Statement.

Technical Approach Rating Table

RATING DESCRIPTION

High Confidence The Government has high confidence in the Offeror’s technical approach, and their ability to execute the contract successfully with little or no need for Government intervention.

Some Confidence The Government has some confidence in the Offeror’s technical approach, and their ability to execute the contract successfully with some Government intervention.

Low Confidence The Government has low confidence in the Offeror’s technical approach, and their ability to execute the contract successfully even with Government intervention.

b. Factor 2 – Past Experience: The Past Experience Factor will receive a confidence rating, defined below, based on the Offeror’s demonstrated ability to provide the requisite experience to successfully complete the project.

Past Experience Rating Table

High Confidence The Government has high confidence that the Offeror has the experience, capacity, and expertise to successfully perform the contract with little or no Government intervention.

Some Confidence The Government has some confidence that the Offeror has the experience, capacity, and expertise to successfully perform the contract with little or no Government intervention.

Low Confidence The Government has low confidence that the Offeror has the experience, capacity, and expertise to successfully perform the contract with little or no Government intervention.

c. Factor 3 – Past Performance: Past performance will be rated based on submitted references, and any other information deemed relevant by the Contracting Officer (e.g. prior work for the Department of the Interior, Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System). Past performance projects deemed not relevant will not be considered. Projects deemed not current (greater than three years) will be disregarded. Offerors who lack recent or relevant past performance will be assigned an Neutral Confidence rating.

Past Performance Rating Table

High Confidence Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has high confidence that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Some Confidence Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has an Some confidence that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Low Confidence Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has low confidence that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

Neutral Confidence No performance record is identifiable, or the offeror’s performance record is so sparse that no confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned.

d. Factor 4 - Total Price: Price will not be scored or rated but will be evaluated for reasonableness in

IAW FAR 12.

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