B08_Combined_Synopsis_Soliciation.pdf

I. DESCRIPTION

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT FOR REQUEST FOR QUOTE. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial supplies prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a separatewritten solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 140L0626Q0022 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) for Mine Data Cost, Reclamation Bonds Estimation, and Training. The NAICS code is 513120 with a size standard of 1000 employees.

This acquisition is not set aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

Provisions and clauses are incorporated in this solicitation document.

Anticipated Award Date: on or before 09/21/2026 with an effective date of 09/25/2026.

To be considered for award your company must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Your company must also be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and this registration must be “active” in

SAM at the time of quote/proposal close date/time - as well as, at the time of award and throughout the entire award/contract performance.

Website: https://www.sam.gov

If you have any registration questions or if you need assistance with registration or updating SAM, please contact the National APEX Accelerator nearest you.

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GENERAL INFORMATION:

This solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ). Award of this contract will be made according to FAR Part

12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. All references to “proposal” in this solicitation shall be understood to mean “quotation.” Quotations shall be evaluated in an impartial manner and consideration given to those with the highest perceived value to the government.

Contract Type:

The contract awarded because of this solicitation will be a firm-fixed price commercial contract.

COMPLIANCE WITH RECENT EXECUTIVE ORDERS 14148/14208

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—

Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial http://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.sam.gov/ https://www.napex.us/ https://www.apexaccelerators.us/#/

Products and Commercial Services. Agencies will not consider or use these representations. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and clauses shall be applicable to this solicitation and award: For full text version of these provisions and clauses, please go to the following internet address: www.acquisition.gov

II. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Closing Response Date/Time:

Quotes are due by 16 September 2026 @ 5PM ET

Contact Point or Contracting Officer:

Laura Egli- email – laura_egli@ios.doi.gov

Questions regarding this solicitation:

Will only be accepted until 10 September 2026 @

5PM ET

Submission Requirements / How to Submit a

Quote:

Quotes to be submitted via email to laura_egli@ios.doi.gov.

III. LIST OF LINE-ITEMS

Cost Element Qty Rate Total

1. Mine Cost Service 50

2. Sherpa Bonds Service 50

3. EduMine Training 50

IV. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT(S)

Independently, and not as an agent of the Government, the contractor/vendor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to provide Mine Data Cost and Bonds Estimation, and Training.

Please see attached Statement of Work outlining additional pertinent information about this requirement.

http://www.acquisition.gov/ mailto:laura_egli@ios.doi.gov

V. DELIVERY INFORMATION/TERMS / PERIOD OF

PERFORMANCE

The period of Performance is 9/25/2026 - 9/24/2027.

VI. LIST OF PROVISIONS (BY REFERENCE)

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.acquisition.gov

(End of provision)

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)

As prescribed in 52.107(e), insert the following provision in solicitations that include any FAR or supplemental provision with an authorized deviation. Whenever any FAR or supplemental provision is used with an authorized deviation, the contracting officer shall identify it by the same number, title, and date assigned to the provision when it is used without deviation, include regulation name for any supplemental provision, except that the contracting officer shall insert "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Department of Interior Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR

Chapter_14_) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Sep

2024)

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality

Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017)

52.204-7 System for Award Management - Registration (Nov 2024) (DEVIATION Mar 2026)

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations – Representation (Nov 2015)

(DEVIATION May 2026)

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023)

(DEVIATION Mar 2026) https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_107

52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022)

(DEVIATION Jan 2026)

52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products (Feb 2021)

52.225-20 Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan-Certification (Aug 2009)

DEVIATION DATE

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications (Jun 2020) DEVIATION DATE

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Dec 2025)

(DEVIATION Mar 2026)

VII. LIST OF CLAUSES (BY REFERENCE)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es): www.acquisition.gov

(End of clause)

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020)

As prescribed in 52.107(f), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts that include any FAR or supplemental clause with an authorized deviation. Whenever any FAR or supplemental clause is used with an authorized deviation, the contracting officer shall identify it by the same number, title, and date assigned to the clause when it is used without deviation, include regulation name for any supplemental clause, except that the contracting officer shall insert "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Department of Interior Acquisition Regulation (48

CFR Chapter 14) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020)

52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (May 2014)

52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Jun 2020)

52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023)

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) (DEVIATION Mar 2026)

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_107

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (Jan 2025) (DEVIATION May 2026)

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) (DEVIATION May

2026)

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023) (DEVIATION

Mar 2026)

52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025) (DEVIATION Jan 2026)

52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) (DEVIATION Jan 2026)

52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (DEVIATION May 2026)

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (DEVIATION May 2026)

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (DEVIATION May 2026)

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (DEVIATION May 2026)

52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010)

(DEVIATION May 2026)

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standard (Aug 2018) (DEVIATION May 2026)

52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014)

52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014)

(DEVIATION May 2026)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2025) (DEVIATION May 2026)

52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2025) (DEVIATION May 2026)

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (DEVIATION May 2026)

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Mar 2026) (DEVIATION May 2026)

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May 2024)

52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace (May 2024)

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024)

52.228-5 Insurance -- Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997)

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018)

52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013)

52.233-3 Protest after Award (Aug 1996) DEVIATION DATE

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) DEVIATION DATE

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984)

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Dec 2025) (DEVIATION Mar 2026)

52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (Dec 2025) (DEVIATION Mar

2026)

52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form) (Apr 1984)

52.249-4 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services) (Short Form) (Apr 1984)

52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991)

VIII. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016) (DEVIATION May 2026)

(a) As required by sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations

Act, 2015 (Pub. L 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts, the Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that--

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that—

(1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and

(2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (Sep 2023) (DEVIATION Mar 2026)

Quotes must be in accordance with and in the order detailed in this section. Failure to submit quotes according to the instructions provided within the solicitation may result in the respondent’s quote not being considered for award.

All interested parties shall be registered in the System for Award Management or SAM at time an offer or quotation is submitted.

The offerors shall submit a quote to the contract specialist by email to: laura_egli@ios.doi.gov

Offers shall submit the following information in its entirety:

a) CHECKLIST FOR QUOTE SUBMITTAL:

Document to Complete in Quote Package Check Box

Checklist for Quote Submittal – the checklist is this page of the solicitation completed as the first page in the package

Signed amendments if applicable ☐

Price Schedule – complete the attached price schedule that has been provided in this solicitation

Completed Provisions in this solicitation as applicable ☐

Provide a capabilities statement or project narrative that demonstrates how the company will successfully meet the needs of the statement of work.

Three prior experiences of projects in similar size and scope within the past five years to include:

• Brief description of project including Period of

Performance

• Point of contact information

b) Price Schedule: See Attached Price Schedule

c) Contractor Core Data:

Offerors Company Name:_________________________________________________________

Cage Code / Offerors Unique Entity Identifier (UEI):___________________________________

Offerors POC:__________________________________________________________________

Offerors POC Email/Phone:_______________________________________________________

TO SUBMIT AN OFFER

1. Checklist for quote submittal listed above as the first page in the quote submittal package.

NOTE: Please check SAM.gov regularly in any case an amendment was posted, as this amendment must be reviewed, acknowledged by signing the SF30 and ensuring that it is provided with your final quote/proposal package.

2. Complete attached Price Schedule and insert total unit price and/or amount, in reference to ALL line items listed.

NOTE: Alternate quotes/proposals will not be accepted. Provide us with the final offer total, as this will be the evaluated price. Provide final total for line items 1-3 combined.

3. Ensure that Prior Experience references and examples, that are similar in scope to this type of supply, are provided - Prior experience is the factual documentation or narrative of a firm’s experience, qualifications, and capability, to meet the acceptability standard. Offerors are to provide references (preferably a minimum of 3) that provide information on the performance quality of work on similar projects/supplies as outlined in the Statement of Work – please ensure they are as relevant as can be for this requirement.

4. Completed Provisions in this solicitation as applicable.

5. Submit all required documents via email by the date and time listed in this solicitation. Offerors are responsible for submitting quotes to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. Offerors should consider and account for potential delays in transmissions between when an electronic submission is submitted and when an electronic submission is received. Late quotes will not be accepted.

6. Your company must be registered at the time of the quote date/time - as well as, at the time of award and throughout the entire award/contract performance - in System for Award Management (SAM) This registration must be “active” in SAM. NO EXCEPTIONS. The direct SAM website for registration is:

https://www.sam.gov.

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

https://www.sam.gov/

1. To be considered for award your company must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

2. Your company must also be registered, at the time of the quote/proposal close date/time - as well as, at the time of award and throughout the entire award/contract performance - in System for Award Management

(SAM). This registration must be “active” in SAM. NO EXCEPTIONS. The direct SAM website for registration is: https://www.sam.gov.

If you have any registration questions or need assistance, please contact the SAM helpdesk. If you have any registration questions or if you need assistance with registration or updating SAM, please contact the

National APEX Accelerator nearest you.

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(End of addendum)

52.212-2 Evaluation — Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (DEVIATION Mar 2026)

(a) Evaluation factors: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible

Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:

(i) Technical

The following criteria will be used to evaluate each vendor's quote, determining their ability to meet the requirements outlined within the SOW. Each vendor’s technical quote will be evaluated to determine if the vendor provides a sound, compliant approach that meets the requirements in this request for quote and demonstrates a thorough knowledge and understanding of the requirements. Provide a capabilities statement or project narrative that demonstrates how the company will successfully meet the needs of the statement of work.

Area 1 –Evidence of the ability to provide Mine and Mill Cost Data.

Area 2 -Evidence of the ability to provide Reclamation Bond Cost Programs.

Area 3- Provide curriculum of Online Technical Training and demonstrate ability to offer logins and training as required by the SOW within 30 days to include a project plan and milestones.

(ii) Price

Price must be determined complete and reasonable, and will be evaluated as follows:

rice will be evaluated to determine if it is complete and reasonable. For price to be reasonable, it must also represent a price to the Government that a prudent person would pay in the conduct of competitive business for the level of effort required.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is requesting FFP quotes for the supplies required in the SOW. FFP quotes shall cover all, deliverables and acceptable levels of quality required in the attached SOW.

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The contractor(s) shall furnish all personnel, facilities, equipment, materials, supplies and services, and otherwise do all things necessary for, or incidentally to, the satisfactory performance of this order at a firm-fixed price.

(iii) Past Performance

Three prior experiences of projects in similar size and scope per within the past five years to include:

Brief description of project including Period of Performance

Point of contact information

SEE AWARD SELECTION PROCESS section below

(c) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror, 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, whether there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

AWARD SELECTION PROCESS

Award will be made in accordance with FAR Part 12 to the Offeror that provides the best value to the government based on price, technical, and prior experience or past performance. Per FAR 12.203(c)(2) evaluation will be conducted by comparative evaluation of offerors. This solicitation is not stating nor required to state the importance assigned to each evaluation factor and/or sub factor (FAR 12.203(c)(2)).

1. Price: A price evaluation will be performed to determine the reasonableness of the proposed price.

Reasonableness will be determined considering other competitive prices received and comparison to the independent Government estimate. If multiple contract line items are included in the price schedule, prices will also be evaluated to determine whether any line items are unbalanced.

Offerors are cautioned to distribute costs appropriately.

2. Technical: Written confirmation that company specializes in, or has sufficient documented direct experience in, providing all requirements of the supplies outlined, and in accordance with, the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

3. Prior Experience: Complete Prior Experience Questionnaire(s) as described in “TO SUBMIT

AN OFFER” section, that can confirm your company has successfully completed similar tasks outlined in the Statement of Work.

Quotes will receive a preliminary review to determine whether the quote contains sufficient information, as required by the solicitation, to allow the government to perform a meaningful evaluation. If the results of this preliminary review indicate that the quote lacks sufficient information to allow a meaningful evaluation to be conducted, the

Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer may eliminate the quote from further evaluation and consideration for an award.

52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity (Mar 1989)

The Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule at the unit price specified.

The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within seven days. Delivery of the added items shall continue at the same rate as the like items called for under the contract, unless the parties agree.

52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item (Mar 1989)

The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within seven days. Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that items like are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

IX. ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

Contract Administration Data

Laura Egli

Contracting Officer

Department of Interior

Telephone No.680-290-0686

Email: laura_egli@ios.doi.gov

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS: (please view and download all applicable attachments from https://www.sam.gov)

1. Statement of Work

2. Price Schedule

Offerors POC Email/Phone:_______________________________________________________