Attachment_4_Instructions_to_Offerors.pdf

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 -- Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

A Firm Fixed Price Contract will be awarded to the Offeror whose quote conforms to the solicitation requirements and represents the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for the non-cost factors of Technical Approach and Past Experience. Additionally, the Offeror must be deemed a responsible prospective contractor 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 provide a detailed statement regarding their technical approach and capability to complete the requirements outlined in the scope of work. The Technical Statement shall explain how the work will be carried out in terms of the techniques, procedures, and schedule.

b. References: Submit three references for jobs completed within the last three years, which are similar in size and scope to this project. Referenced projects must demonstrate the experience, capacity, and expertise to perform the required tasks within the period of performance. Offeror must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in similar seeding treatments.

c. Price: Offeror’s pricing quote shall be submitted utilizing the Value Bid Schedule (Attachment 5).

QUESTIONS: All questions shall be submitted in writing via email to Rachel Henriques at rhenriques@blm.gov, and Lisa Hariper at lhariper@blm.gov, no later than May 23, 2025, by 12:00pm MDT.

QUOTES: All quotes shall be submitted electronically to Rachel Henriques at rhenriques@blm.gov, and Lisa Hariper at lhariper@blm.gov, no later than May 30, 2025, by 12:00pm MDT.

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

BASIS FOR CONTRACT AWARD: The basis for the award will be Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), and will consider the following evaluation factors:

a. Factor 1 - Technical Approach: The Technical Approach Factor will either receive an acceptable or unacceptable rating defined below based on an overall evaluation of how well the Offeror’s submitted technical statement meets the requirements of the solicitation and indicates an adequate approach to and understanding of the scope of work.

Technical Approach Rating Table

RATING DESCRIPTION

Acceptable Proposal meets the requirement of the RFQ and indicates an adequate approach to and understanding of the requirements outlined in the scope of work.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet the requirement of the RFQ or indicates an inadequate approach to or understanding of the requirements outlined in the scope of work.

b. Factor 2 – Past Experience: The Past Experience Factor will either receive an acceptable or unacceptable rating defined below, based on whether or not the Offeror demonstrates they have the requisite experience required to complete this project.

Past Experience Rating Table

RATING DESCRIPTION

Acceptable

Offeror provided three references for projects similar in size and scope, which demonstrates they have at least 1 year of experience performing mastication work in a similar environment.

Unacceptable

Offeror did not provide the required references for projects similar in size and scope, or the references provided do not demonstrate at least 1 year of experience performing mastication in a similar environment.

c. Factor 3 - Total Price: Price will not be scored or rated, but will be evaluated for reasonableness in accordance with (IAW) FAR 15.404-1(b).