B01_B08_Synopsis_Solicitation_Combined_RFQ_140L4322Q0018.pdf

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. 140L4322Q0118 has been issued as a Request for Quotation, for a firm fixed price commercial items services contract: Marbled Murrelet Surveys, located at numerous sites within the vicinity of the BLM Coos Bay District area of responsibility at one lump sum price. Please see the accompanying Statement of Work and Schedule of Services and Price.

The scope of work includes the Contractor conducting surveys to locate Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) from survey stations (either established or set by contractor) and conduct intensive surveys to locate Marbled Murrelet in survey areas in the Coos Bay District, Bureau of Land Management

The performance period is from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. The performance period includes a one-year Base and one-year option period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.

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.

The following factor shall be used to evaluate offers: Price. The basis of award is price, based on the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the solicitation and most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered pursuant to FAR subpart 9.1. Other factors for this solicitation include past performance of the offeror.

Past performance information may be based on the Government's knowledge of and previous experience with the quoter, or another reasonable basis.

Offerors are advised to submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items, with its offer. 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. Fire Danger Season, Special Contract Requirement for Oregon 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

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This requirement is set-aside for SMALL BUSINESS. The NAICS code is 541690 and the small business size standard is $16.5M.

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

mailto:twanamaker@blm.gov