B01_Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation_20240627_Attachment_1.docx

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

NORTHERN APLOMADO FALCON SURVEY NEST MONITORING

Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

Solicitation 140L4024Q0036 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-05 and are available in full text at http://www.acquisition.gov/far.

This solicitation is set-aside for Small Business concerns. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541690 for Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services, with a small business size standard of $19.0 million. The FSC/PSC is B534. The Government will award a firm-fixed price (FFP) contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the synopsis/solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government (as determined by the solicitation evaluation criteria).

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Cruces District Office is seeking to purchase Northern Aplomado Falcon Survey Nest Monitoring services. See Attachment 2 Statement of Work.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the price schedule listed on the following page.

Service Price Schedule

Base Year

Option Year 1

Option Year 2

Option Year 3

Option Year 4

Estimated Period of Performance 7/1/2024-6/30/2025 Place of Performance:

Survey areas shall generally include Chihuahuan desert grassland habitat throughout the Las Cruces District with an emphasis on previously inhabited locales (Simpson Draw, Mason Draw, and Nutt Grassland). The contractor shall choose to survey other areas of high-quality habitat if time and funds allow (for example, Otero Mesa).

Evaluation criteria:

(a) An award will be made to the responsible quoter whose quotation offers the “Best Value to the Government” on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Technical acceptability is defined as the quote which meets the required services outlined in the statement of work documentation that provides the best value at the total lowest evaluated price. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:

· Technical Acceptability

· Technical Approach - Approach to performing the required tasks within the specified area and period of performance. The quote shall include a narrative explaining how the project will be carried out in terms of field work, research, analysis procedures, and project deliverables.

· Experience of Key Personnel – Quote shall include a list of project personnel with each person’s qualifications and description of relevant experience with relevant species, corresponding habitat types, and survey methods.

· Price

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

Provisions And Clauses:

The clauses and provisions applicable to this solicitation can be found under Attachment 3 Applicable Provisions and Clauses. The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at acquisition.gov.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

1. FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Products and Commercial Services” (SEP 2023). See Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 for additional instructions (Attachment 4).

2. FAR 52.212-3, “Offeror Representations and Certifications–Commercial Products and Commercial Services” (MAY 2024)

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

· FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Products and Commercial Services” (NOV 2023)

· FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Products and Commercial Services” (MAY 2024).

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications online in the System for Award Management (SAM) in accordance with FAR 52.212-3. If paragraph (b)(2) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

Submission Requirements:

All quoters shall submit the following: (See Attachment 4) All quotes shall be submitted via e-mail to Contract Specialist, Lashondra Hubbard at lhubbard@blm.gov.

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Lashondra Hubbard, lhubbard@blm.gov no later than 7/03/2024 by 1500 Eastern Time.

Submission must be received by e-mail not later than 1500 Eastern Time at lhubbard@blm.gov on 7/08/2024. Late submissions will be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

Point of Contact Lashondra Hubbard Contract Specialist lhubbard@blm.gov

The following sections and attachments are hereby incorporated into this combined synopsis/solicitation and are provided as attachments to 140L4024Q0036.

Attachments:

1. Combined Synopsis Solicitation

2. Statement of Work

3. Applicable Provisions and Clauses

4. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1

5. Wage Determination

6. Monitoring Plan for Reestablishment of the NApFa in NM and AZ 2006

7. Interim Survey Methodology for the N Aplomado Falcon in Desert Grasslands 2003