B01a_Sources_Sought_CATO_Deer_Management_BPA_2.pdf

National Park Service - National Capital Area Office of Acquisition

1100 Ohio Drive Washington, DC 20242

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT, A MARKET SURVEY FOR WRITTEN

INFORMATION ONLY TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL OFFERORS FOR A SINGLE-AWARD

BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR WHITE-TAILED DEER MANAGEMENT AT

CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN PARK (CATO).

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A

REQUEST FOR QUOTE. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE

CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE

NOT OFFERS, AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A

CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE

MADE FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT OR ANY FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION REQUESTS. ANY

INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

This Sources Sought is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible businesses that are capable of providing the services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Quote. The Government would like to ensure that there is adequate competition for this procurement. Additionally, the results of this sources sought will also be utilized to determine if any Small Business Set-Aside opportunities exist. All interested large and small businesses are encouraged to respond with a capability statement. Potential sources should have current relevant qualifications, experience, personnel and capability to perform this proposed service. The type of solicitation to be issued will depend upon responses to this sources sought notice. The Government will use the sources sought responses along with other market research to make various determinations regarding the procurement.

ELIGIBILITY

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 813312 – Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations with a Small Business Size standard of $17 Million. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size in their capabilities statement. The Product Service Code (PSC) for this effort is F019 - Natural Resources/conservation- Other Wildlife Management.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Record of Decision for the Catoctin Mountain Park (CATO) Deer Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement was signed in April 2009. The plan supports forest regeneration and provides for long-term protection, conservation, and restoration of native species and cultural landscapes. Studies have determined that excessive deer browsing reduces forest regeneration, resulting in adverse changes to the forest structure, composition, and wildlife habitat. Lethal White-Tailed Deer reduction operations have taken place for thirteen (13) consecutive seasons beginning in 2010. This is not a new requirement. The previous contract number is 140P3021C0006. Prior to the two previous contracts, all other services were conducted via interagency agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture and their team of biologists.

This is anticipated to be a Single-Award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to provide all labor, supervision, materials, tools, supplies, transportation, license, certificates, permits, personal protection equipment, and equipment incidental to and necessary to perform deer culling at Catoctin Mountain Park in Thurmont, Maryland. Considering forest regeneration has not yet met the successful regeneration threshold, the National Park Service (NPS), National Capital Area (NCA) seeks a qualified contractor to continue the reduction of the White-Tailed Deer population in the park by the removal of individual deer in an effort to maintain the target deer density of 15 to 20 deer per square mile. This project shall implement the lethal actions (sharpshooting) specified as the selected alternative in Catoctin Mountain Park’s Deer Management Plan.

Historical data puts the margin of difference between the number of proposed deer to be removed and the actual number of deer to be removed at 5%, which equates to a 95% fulfillment rate. The proposed number of deer to be removed is ascertained in a study that concludes in November and can fluctuate from year to year. Additionally, over the historical span of operations, it took an average of fourteen (14) days to achieve a 95% fulfilment rate with regards to the proposed number. However, since we have reached our deer management goal, it takes an average of seven (7) days. Over the last 6 years, 100% of deer culled have been delivered for processing.

The anticipated award date is December 2022.

In accordance with FAR 22.1002-2, the prevailing wage rates will apply.

ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The Period of Performance for issuance of calls against this Blanket Purchase Agreement is anticipated to be one year from date of award plus four (4) option years.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Catoctin Mountain Park in Thurmont, Maryland.

ANTICIPATED PROCUREMENT TYPE

The Government anticipates awarding a Single-Award Blanket Purchase Agreement.

REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with the PWS, all sharpshooters are required to possess a current and valid National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA) Shooting in Sensitive Environments (SISE) Level 3 Certification.

If a small business, FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting is applicable. An explanation of your company’s ability, or your company’s ability combined with a similarly situated entity’s ability, to perform at least 50% of the work described in this PWS must be provided.

Offerors shall be required to have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) (replaced DUNS) and an active registration in SAM, System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) by the closing/response date of Request for Quote. In order for contractors to conduct business with the Federal Government, they must hold an active SAM registration, be registered under the NAICS Code solicited in their representation and certifications and be free of any exclusions.

Industry will be notified of the results of this evaluation and set-aside determination via the Request for Quote.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND SUBMISSION DETAILS (CAPABILITIES STATEMENT)

Interested sources are invited to respond to this sources sought announcement. Complete submission package shall not exceed 10 pages. The information which must be contained in your response is as follows:

1) Title of the PWS to which you are responding.

2) Contractor Information: Name and address of company, point of contact with phone number and email address.

3) Type of Business: Identify the company’s business size and socio-economic status (HUBZone, 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) for NAICS Code 813312 applicable to this sources sought.

4) If a small business, provide an explanation of your company’s ability, or your company’s ability combined with a similarly situated entity’s ability, to perform at least 50% of the tasking described in this

PWS.

5) System for Award Management (SAM): Evidence of registration in the SAM, including CAGE Code and Unique Entity Identifier (formerly DUNS Number).

5) Interest: Indicate if a solicitation is issued will your firm/company be submitting a quote:

_____ Yes ______No.

6) Other Submission Requirements:

• Resources available, such as corporate management and currently employed personnel, to be assigned to tasks under this effort to include professional qualifications, specific experience of such personnel, and the ability to have personnel at the location specified.

• Prior/current corporate experience performing efforts of similar size and scope within the last (5) five years, including contract number, organization supported, indication of whether as a prime or subcontractor, contract values, Government point of contact with current telephone number, and a brief description of how the referenced contract relates to the services described herein.

• Specific technical skills your company possesses which ensures capability to perform the tasks.

• It is requested that the company explain its capability to accomplish the work specified under paragraph 3.0 Tasks of the PWS. If the company finds itself not capable to perform all parts of the PWS, specify which portions of the PWS it is not capable of accomplishing.

• If the company will be teaming or utilizing subcontractors, include information regarding which work the subcontractor will be responsible for and how the prime will determine the subcontractor is capable of accomplishing the work.

• Also, if the company has any questions about the structure of the PWS, identify those in the response.

The Capabilities Statement for this sources sought is not expected to be a proposal, but rather short statements regarding the company’s ability to demonstrate existing-or-developed expertise and experience in relation to the areas specified herein. Submission of Capabilities statement is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist the Government in tailoring requirements to be consistent with industry capabilities. After completing its analysis, the Government will determine whether to limit competition among 8(a), HubZone, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB and/or Small Business firms or to proceed with issuing an unrestricted solicitation, inviting full and open competition.

Interested parties should respond no later than 18 October 2022, 5:00 PM Eastern Time via email to brianna_b_jackson@nps.gov. The subject line of the email shall read: CATO Deer Management BPA.

Responses that do not meet all requirements or are not submitted within the allotted time will not be considered. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.

mailto:brianna_b_jackson@nps.gov