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 chaining treatments in a similar environment.

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, no later than June 20, 2025, by 12:00pm MDT.

QUOTES: All quotes shall be submitted electronically to Rachel Henriques at rhenriques@blm.gov, no later than June 27, 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 in terms of techniques, procedures, and schedule.

Technical Approach Rating Table

RATING DESCRIPTION

Acceptable The offeror's proposed techniques, procedures, and schedule meet the requirements of the RFQ.

Unacceptable The offeror's proposed techniques, procedures, and schedule do not meet the requirements of the RFQ.

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 chaining 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 chaining work in a similar environment.

c. Factor 3 – Past Performance: The Past Performance Factor will receive an acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable rating defined below, based on the Offeror’s quality of work. The Source Selection Team will evaluate past performance based on provided references, prior work completed for The Department of the Interior, and reports in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System. Offeror’s who lack recent or relevant past performance will neither be rated favorably nor unfavorably. If past performance information adversely impacts an Offeror’s proposal assessment, the Offeror will be given an opportunity to address any such information on which it has not had a previous opportunity to comment.

Past Performance Rating Table

RATING DESCRIPTION

Acceptable Offeror’s past performance demonstrates standards of good workmanship, adherence to contract schedules, and successful completion of contract requirements.

Neutral Offeror lacks a record of recent, relevant past performance

Unacceptable Offeror’s past performance demonstrates poor workmanship, a lack of adherence to contract schedules, and unsuccessful completion of contract requirements.

d. Factor 4 - Total Price: Price will not be scored or rated, but will be evaluated for reasonableness in accordance with (IAW) FAR 15.404-1(b).