B01_B08_Synopsis_Solicitation_Combined_RFQ_140L4322Q00125.pdf

2022-2023 WEED CONTROL SERVICES SOLICITATION 140L4322Q0125

BLM – NORTHWEST OREGON DISTRICT

Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Items (FAR 12.603)

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation no. 140L4322Q0125 has been issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), for a firm fixed price commercial items services contract. The contractor shall provide invasive weed control Services with land treatment services to treat invasive plants located at numerous sites within the vicinity of the Lakeview and Klamath Falls Districts, Bureau of Land Management area of responsibility at one lump sum price.

Please see the accompanying Statement of Work, Schedule of Services and Price, and attachments:

1. Schedule of Services-SOW_Invasive Weed Treatment

2. 2022_Brattain_ground_treatment_contract_map

3. ATP_FY2022_KlamathHills

4. ATP_FY2022_KRC

5. ATP_FY2022_WillowValley

6. ATP_FY2022_WRW

7. Fifteen Mile Creek_ Base 7

8. Deep Creek_ Base 8

9. Honey Creek_ Base 9

10. Warner Wetlands_Base 10

11. EXPERIENCE QUESTIONNAIRE

12. Service Contract Act WD 2015-5581

The statement of work includes the Contractor locating and treating state listed noxious weeds and other invasive plant (weed) species in the Lakeview and Klamath Falls Districts, Bureau of Land Management.

The performance period is from September 1st, 2022, through August 31, 2023.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95 dated January 13, 2017. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

QUOTATION INSTRUCTIONS. The quotation shall be submitted electronically with completed non-price section separated from the price section. Hand submitted proposals are not being accepted. The following factor shall be used to evaluate offers: Best Value, Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

FORMAT AND CONTENT OF NON-PRICE SECTION.

1. Evaluation Factor: Past Performance. Offeror/Respondent shall submit past performance information on three (3) projects of the same scope and magnitude that were completed as a Prime Contractor within the last three (3) years.

Past performance information must consist of final performance ratings of the project(s) and/or project references who can provide performance assessments. References shall consist of officials from the issuing contracting agency who oversaw the performance of the project. The Government reserves the right to obtain past performance information from other sources such as the references and the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) and other Federal performance assessments systems but is not limited to these sources, pursuant with FAR subpart 42.15. Offerors with no historical record of past performance will receive a Neutral rating. Information required for each project shall include:

• Contracting agency/customer

• Contract number

2022-2023 WEED CONTROL SERVICES SOLICITATION 140L4322Q0125

• Contract title or meaningful description of services and location

• Award date

• Initial award amount

• Award amount at contract completion

• Contract Completion Date

• Actual Completion Date

• Final performance evaluation with rating or reference information (first and last name, title, office, mailing address, telephone number, and email address)

• Address any adverse past performance information and explain the corrective actions taken to achieve a successful outcome.

2. Attachment 10: EXPERIENCE QUESTIONNAIRE shall be thoroughly completed to the best of the respondent’s ability and submitted with the Non-Price Section to be considered responsive.

Ratings and Definition

Exceptional Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being evaluated was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were highly effective.

Very Good Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds some to the Government’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being evaluated was accomplished with some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were effective.

Satisfactory Performance meets contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor appear or were satisfactory.

Marginal Performance does not meet some contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being evaluated reflects a serious problem for which the contractor has not yet identified corrective actions. The contractor’s proposed actions appear only marginally effective or were not fully implemented.

Unsatisfactory Performance does not meet most contractual requirements and recovery is not likely in a timely manner. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains a serious problem(s) for which the contractor’s corrective actions appear or were ineffective.

Neutral Offeror has no record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available. This rating has no favorable or unfavorable impact on the evaluation.

FORMAT AND CONTENT OF PRICE SECTION

1. Evaluation Factor: Price. The Offeror shall remit a completed price schedule (Section B). The Respondent shall enter unit price and extended total for each item listed in Section B. The price shall include all necessary supervision, management, labor, transportation, equipment, materials, any other direct incidental costs, overhead and profit, unless the cost is identified as a separately priced contract line item.

2. In accordance with FAR 4.1201, representations and certifications shall be submitted to the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) and updated at least annually to ensure they are kept current, accurate, and complete.

Offerors are advised to submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items, with its offer.

3. Submit the completed Standard Form 1449 and all acknowledged amendments, if any.

2022-2023 WEED CONTROL SERVICES SOLICITATION 140L4322Q0125

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.245-1 Government Property, applies to this acquisition.

The resultant purchase order will include FAR clause 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management and require invoicing through the U.S. Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) system and 52.223-99 Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors (October 2021

DEVIATION).

This requirement is set-aside for SMALL BUSINESS. The NAICS Code is 115112 (Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating) and the small business size standard is $8M.

Offers are due not later than 08/05/2022, 3:00pm (PS) to Contracting Officer Timothy Wanamaker, twanamaker@blm.gov. For information regarding this solicitation, contact Contracting Officer Timothy Wanamaker, twanamaker@blm.gov not later than 08/02/2022 3:00pm (PS).

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