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Service RFQ – BLM Hutchinson Veterinarian Services 140L4023Q0008 BLM –Oklahoma Field Office

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION for service prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subparts 13.105 and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation issued as Request for Quote (RFQ) 140L4023Q0008. A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. FAR clauses and provisions enclosed within this RFQ are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-02 and are available in full text through Internet access at http://www.acquisition.gov. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541940 and the small business size standard is $10.0 million. The proposed contract is 100% set-aside for Small Business concerns. All responsible small business concerns may submit an offer which shall be considered by the Bureau Of Land Management. The Government requires performance of the work described in these documents for the Veterinarian services.

***It is anticipated there will be one award resulting from this solicitation.***

Enter price/total on the SF1449 and fill in pricing for all items on the Schedule of Items using a typewriter or black ink.

Return Complete Offer Package to the Contracting Officer.

Electronic Package shall include the following items:

1. Signed SF 1449

2. Complete pricing for Schedule of items. (Pages 4- 7)

3. Complete response to all Section M / Evaluation Criteria (Page 20-21)

All questions shall be submitted by July 3, 2023 at 9:00 AM Mountain Standard Time to Contracting Officer. The email shall include the solicitation number in the title with the description “Questions”.

Please email a complete electronic package to the Contracting Officer below by July 7, at 09:00 AM Mountain Standard Time. Email subject tile shall include the solicitation number.

Bureau of Land Management – Contracting Officer Brian Cooper becooper@blm.gov mailto:becooper@blm.gov

140L4023Q0008/Corrected 1

Vendors MUST be registered and Active in the System for Award Management (SAM) system (www.SAM.gov) at the time of quotation submission, pursuant to FAR 52.204-7.

The selected vendor must comply with the following FAR commercial provisions and clauses, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items;

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The selected vendor must also comply with FAR 52.203-18, 52.209-11, and 52.211-6. The full text of these clauses may be viewed via https://www.acquisition.gov/far/.

PART I--THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

Hutchinson Veterinarian Services Bureau of Land Management

Oklahoma Field Office

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

EST QTY

UNIT

BASE

YEAR

UNIT

PRICE

OPTION

YEAR 1

UNIT

PRICE

OPTION

YEAR 2

UNIT

PRICE

OPTION

YEAR 3

UNIT

PRICE

OPTION

YEAR 4

UNIT

PRICE

0001 Veterinarian Services as set forth in Section C, herein. Price includes portal to portal direct labor (time) expense.

Hours

Mileage roundtrip to facilities

Trips

0003 PRICE OF SUPPLIES BY

TREATMENT CATEGORY

A Castrate

HEAD

B Cuts/Wounds

C Infectious/Respiratory Diseases

D Colic

E Eye infections /Injuries

F Hoof Abscesses 5 HEAD

G Euthanasia 10 HEAD

H Lab Processing Fee 20 HEAD

I X-rays 5 HEAD https://www.acquisition.gov/far/

Note: The quantities listed on pages 1 are estimates only and are not guaranteed by the Government. They are also the maximum quantities to be ordered for each period. Items will be provided on an as needed basis only.

Note: Per Animal means each time the Animal is treated.

The veterinarian will provide all supplies/drugs required to perform the services described in the statement of work and/or covered in the treatment categories shown above. Any services not covered in the statement of work or in the treatment categories above shall be purchased by separate purchase order through the State office and approved by the COR or Project Inspector. The above schedule covers the cost for supplies needed to complete the treatment. The cost of labor is included in the hourly veterinarian services. The contractor must have all necessary supplies and drugs available for treatment on site during designated treatment days.

BASIS OF AWARD: Price shall be fair market value for materials, labor, and supplies represented in the specifications necessary to complete the project, and must include all taxes, all incidental expenses, and all direct and indirect costs. Bid price is assumed to be best and final offer. Award will be made based on Best Value to the Government. Best Value is a combination of past performance, qualification and price offered. MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE SAM

REGISTRATION AT TIME OF AWARD TO BE CONSIDERERD.

(See Evaluation Criteria).

J Misc. Lameness

K Misc. Surgeries 10 HEAD

L Drain and flush hip abscesses 5 HEAD

M Hernia Repair 5 HEAD

N Fluid/Supplies for fluid delivery 10 HEAD

O Coggins Tests 350 HEAD

P Health Certificate Preparation 25 HEAD

Q

Necropsy 10 HEAD

SUB TOTAL FOR SUPPLIES BY TREATMENT CATEGORY($)

TOTAL LINE ITEMS 0001, 0002 AND 0003($)

TOTAL (EST QTY X UNIT PRICE)($)

NOTE: All bidders must submit a response to the evaluation criteria listed in Evaluation of the Solicitation in order to be considered for award. Failure to submit a written proposal responding to the evaluation criteria will result in the offer not being considered for award.

Signature Date

CONTRACT TIME – 365 days

FED TAX ID #: SAM UNIQUE IDENTIFIER #:

For questions concerning contact BLM Contract Officer: Patrick Hofmann (405)-238-7138

SECTION C. - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK

STATEMENT

VETERINARIAN SERVICES

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT VETERINARY SERVICES

1. Background: The contractor shall provide routine professional services on agreed upon designated treatment days and on an as needed basis at the Payments shall be made based on the hourly and mileage rates (set forth in Section B), and specific treatment procedure performed.

Workload can be expected to vary depending on the number of horses arriving at the facility and the health of the horse population at the facility. The veterinarian, or alternate veterinarian, must be available at the site within 3 hours of notification for emergency services conditions. Under non-emergency conditions, the veterinarian will be given at least a 24-hour notification. Provide a list of key personnel and alternate veterinarian with names, address and telephone number must be provided. The duties require a veterinarian licensed in the State of Kansas, USDA accredited for issuing interstate health certificates, and skilled in handling and treating ungentled large animals, specifically horses and burros. Approximately 70% of the estimated workload may include:

Visual examination to determine general health of individual animal;

Drawing Blood Samples for equine infectious anemia (EIA) and preparing documentation for submission to the appropriate laboratory;

Minor surgeries & wound treatment.

Veterinarians shall submit copies of all insurance that covers your veterinary practice for unprofessional conduct described under Oklahoma Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and any personal property and general liability insurance coverages.

2. The performance of all services within the requirements of this solicitation shall be at the discretion of the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) after consulting with veterinarian. However, BLM COR reserve the right to complete any of the above tasks unless it conflicts with the veterinarian’s license, except drawing blood for EIA testing. The spirit of team cooperation is essential between the veterinarian and BLM personnel in order to accomplish the requirements outlined in the statement of work.

3. The remaining 30% of the workload from veterinarian services includes, but is not limited to, the treatment categories identified in the schedule in Section B. The BLM personnel assist the Contractor by performing services to restrain animals for the veterinarian by mutually agreed to procedures, considering BLM Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program (CAWP) policies as identified by BLM, in order to protect the health and welfare of all associated personnel and the wild equine being treated. BLM may perform services in the care and treatment of equine, under the guidance of the veterinarian, at the COR's discretion.

For example, after veterinarian examination, a designated qualified BLM employee may administer penicillin and/or treatment.

4. General veterinary services to be performed are as follows:

a. Contractor shall dispose of all infectious waste materials in BLM provided containers according to OSHA (1910.1030) regulations.

b. When the use of needles is required (i.e. vaccinating, drawing blood) a sterile needle shall be used for each animal. Disposal of all sharps and syringes in BLM provided containers will be in accordance with OSHA (1910.1030) regulations.

5. Specific veterinary services to be performed are as follows:

a. Draw, prepare, and ship blood samples to the appropriate laboratory for testing of EIA.

Contractor will be responsible for blood tubes, shipping, and lab fees. Blood is to be handled in accordance with health regulations. The document preparation involves the USDA- APHIS-VS-Form 10-11. See attachment II, in Section J. The written test results shall be given to the COR.

b. The contractor will treat sick and injured horses and burros and provide all equipment, supplies and medications for those treatments. Advise BLM personnel in the administration of continued treatment (e.g., administration of penicillin).

c. Diagnose sick horses and burros for treatments that can be administered by BLM personnel.

BLM will provide necessary supplies and medications for those animals not being treated by contractor.

d. At a time specified by the COR, the veterinarian shall review, by origin, the individual sick and injured horse and burro records (as described in paragraph b above), to provide information on any trends of disease or conditions that may or may not exist.

e. Issue and prepare health certificates for interstate shipment of horses and burros.

f. Humanely euthanize wild horses and burros when necessary, and provide a written report to the COR on the reason. In non-emergency situations, a decision to euthanize will be made jointly by the COR and veterinarian. In emergency situations, BLM personnel, in accordance with BLM policy, have the authority to euthanize.

g. Collect tissue samples from postmortem examinations as directed by the COR.

h. Geld stallions by the accepted method prescribed by the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP). Veterinarian shall furnish scalpel and emasculator. The address and phone number of the AAEP is 4075 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY 40511, (606) 233-0147.

l. The veterinarian shall have access to a portable x-ray machine and perform the services required to obtain x-rays on an as needed basis.

j. The veterinarian shall advise BLM and present to the COR, throughout the life of this contract, a proactive health care plan for the approach to be used in maintaining good health and containing and preventing the spread of disease in equines.

k. The veterinarian shall perform treatments for miscellaneous lameness on an as needed basis.

The Contractor’s proposal has specified the types of miscellaneous lameness that shall be covered for the fixed unit price stated in the schedule.

l. The veterinarian shall perform miscellaneous surgeries on an as needed basis. The Contractor’s proposal shall specify the types of surgeries that shall be covered for the fixed unit price stated in the schedule.

6. Period of performance

This solicitation is intended to be awarded as a five year contract.

Base Year: July 12, 2023 – July 11, 2024 Option Year One: July 12, 2024 – July 11, 2025 Option Year Two: July 12, 2025 – July 11, 2026 Option Year Three: July 12, 2026 – July 11, 2027 Option Year Four: July 12, 2027 – July 11, 2028

Place/Location of performance: Hutchinson Correctional Facility, East Ave. G, in Hutchinson, KS.

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. (OCT 2018)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its postacceptance rights (1) within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered;

and (2) before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes.

Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice. (1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include-

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment- (1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall-

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the-

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(6) Interest. (i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if-

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on-

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in 32.608-2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 41 U.S.C. 4712 and 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order: (1) the schedule of supplies/services; (2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause; (3) the clause at 52.212-5; (4) addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software; (5) solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation; (6) other paragraphs of this clause; (7) the Standard Form 1449; (8) other documents, exhibits, and attachments; and (9) the specification.

(t) Removed and reserved.

(u) Unauthorized Obligations. (1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an "I agree" click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., "click-wrap" or "browse-wrap" agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (u)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(v) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor's representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(End of clause)

D - Packaging and Marking (End of Section)

E - Inspection and Acceptance

52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies - Fixed-Price. (AUG 1996)

(End of Section)

F - Deliveries or Performance

52.211-16 Variation in Quantity. (APR 1984)

(a) A variation in the quantity of any item called for by this contract will not be accepted unless the variation has been caused by conditions of loading, shipping, or packing, or allowances in manufacturing processes, and then only to the extent, if any, specified in paragraph (b) below.

(b) The permissible variation shall be limited to:

[10%] Percent increase

[10%] Percent decrease

This increase or decrease shall apply to [Line items A-P]

(End of clause)

* The quantities are not expected to increase.

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order. (AUG 1989)

G - Contract Administration Data (End of Section)

H - Special Contract Requirements (End of Section)

I - Contract Clauses

52.202-1 Definitions. (NOV 2013)

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees. (MAY 2014)

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government. (SEP 2006)

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures. (MAY 2014)

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities.

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. (APR 2014)

52.216-24 Limitation of Government Liability. (APR 1984)

(a) In performing this contract, the Contractor is not authorized to make expenditures or incur obligations exceeding [$500]dollars.

(b) The maximum amount for which the Government shall be liable if this contract is terminated is [$0]dollars.

(End of clause)

52.216-25 Contract Definitization. (OCT 2010)

(a) A [insert specific type of contract] definitive contract is contemplated. The Contractor agrees to begin promptly negotiating with the Contracting Officer the terms of a definitive contract that will include (1) all clauses required by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) on the date of execution of the letter contract, (2) all clauses required by law on the date of execution of the definitive contract, and (3) any other mutually agreeable clauses, terms, and conditions. The Contractor agrees to submit a [insert specific type of proposal (e.g., fixed-price or cost-and-fee)] proposal, including data other than certified cost or pricing data, and certified cost or pricing data, in accordance with FAR 15.408, Table 15-2, supporting its proposal.

(b) The schedule for definitizing this contract is: [insert target date for definitization of the contract and dates for submission of proposal, beginning of negotiations, and, if appropriate, submission of make-or-buy and subcontracting plans and certified cost or pricing data]

(c) If agreement on a definitive contract to supersede this letter contract is not reached by the target date in paragraph (b) above, or within any extension of it granted by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer may, with the approval of the head of the contracting activity, determine a reasonable price or fee in accordance with subpart 15.4 and part 31 of the FAR, subject to Contractor appeal as provided in the Disputes clause. In any event, the Contractor shall proceed with completion of the contract, subject only to the Limitation of Government Liability clause.

(1) After the Contracting Officer's determination of price or fee, the contract shall be governed by-

(i) All clauses required by the FAR on the date of execution of this letter contract for either fixed-price or cost-reimbursement contracts, as determined by the Contracting Officer under this paragraph (c);

(ii) All clauses required by law as of the date of the Contracting Officer's determination; and

(iii) Any other clauses, terms, and conditions mutually agreed upon.

(2) To the extent consistent with subparagraph (c)(1) above, all clauses, terms, and conditions included in this letter contract shall continue in effect, except those that by their nature apply only to a letter contract.

(End of clause)

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 [90 days]. Delivery of the added items shall continue at the same rate as the like items called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

(End of clause)

52.222-17 Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers. (MAY 2014)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (JAN 2019)

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace. (MAY 2001)

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving.

(AUG 2011)

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. (JUN 2008)

52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes. (FEB 2013)

52.232-1 Payments. (APR 1984)

52.232-25 Prompt Payment. (JAN 2017)

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. (JUN 2013)

52.233-1 Disputes. (MAY 2014)

52.233-3 Protest After Award. (AUG 1996)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (OCT 2004)

52.243-1 Changes - Fixed-Price. (AUG 1987) - Alternate I (APR 1984)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items. (AUG 2019)

52.245-1 Government Property. (JAN 2017)

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

52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service). (APR 1984)

J - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments

Attachment Number Title Date

1 Wages 2015-5753 Rev.21 12/27/22

K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Bidders

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation.

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2014)

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. (AUG 2018)

L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Bidders

Enter price/total on the SF1449 and fill in pricing for all items on the Schedule of Items using a typewriter or black ink.

Return Complete Offer Package to the Contracting Officer.

Package shall include the following items:

m. Signed SF 1449

n. Complete pricing for Schedule of items. (Pages 4- 5)

o. Complete response to all Section M / Evaluation Criteria (Page 20)

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting.

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application

52.214-3 Amendments to Invitations for Bids.

52.214-3 Amendments to Invitations for Bids. (Dec 2016) 52.214-4 False Statements in Bids. (Apr 1984) 52.214-5 Submission of Bids. (Dec 2016) 52.214-6 Explanation to Prospective Bidders. (Apr 1984) 52.214-7 Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids.

(Nov 1999) 52.214-10 Contract Award-Sealed Bidding. (July 1990) 52.214-12 Preparation of Bids. (Apr 1984) 52.214-15 Period for Acceptance of Bids. (Apr 1984) 52.214-20 Bid Samples. (Apr 2002) 52.233-2 Service of Protest. (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from [Contracting Officer designate the official or location where a protest may be served on the Contracting Officer].

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(End of provision)

M - Evaluation Factors for Award

The Bureau Of Land Management (BLM) will award to the responsible firm whose quote conforms to the RFQ and will be the most advantageous to the Government after an evaluation of Certifications/Qualifications, Past Performance and Price in order to select the overall “best value” offer. Therefore, the award may be made to other than the lowest price offered. The evaluation criteria are listed below. Technical factors other than cost/price when combined, are considered significantly more important than cost/price.

Past performance. The Government will evaluate the offeror's past performance deemed relevant to the requirements of this RFQ. The Government will use information submitted by the offeror and any other sources of information available to assess past performance. The Government will evaluate past performance on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis as follows:

■ Acceptable: Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort, or the offeror’s performance record is unknown.

■ Unacceptable: Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government does not have a reasonable expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

NOTE: In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown (or “neutral”) past performance. ○

Past Performance Sample Submission Instructions: The offeror shall provide past performance information for no more than three (3) of the most relevant veterinarian service contracts performed for Federal agencies, state/local governments and/or commercial customers within the last three (3) years from the issue date of this RFQ or currently being performed. Relevant contracts include contracts similar or greater in scope, magnitude, and complexity than the effort described in this RFQ.

Please list the following information: Year, title, award amount, point of contact and validate the point of contact’s telephone number is current. If evaluation panel can not contact the reference because of a invalid phone number, it may be reflected in your evaluation score.

Personnel qualifications. List key supervisors and personnel qualifications with area-specific experience of performing veterinary service similar or greater than the requirements in this RFQ statement of work. Submit each Veterinarian’s licenses who will perform services on horses. Veterinarian shall be licensed in the State of Kansas with USDA accredited for issuing interstate health certificates and skilled in handling and treating ungentle large animals specifically horses and burros.

(Relevant experience can also be included in previous projects.)

Insurance. Submit copy of insurance that covers your veterinary practice for unprofessional conduct described under Kansas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.

Price: Price will be evaluated by the firm fixed price provided by the contractor to Include all services to complete the Statement of Work.

(End Of Section)

"REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION

| WASHINGTON D.C. 20210

| Wage Determination No.: 2015-5753

Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 21

Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Last Revision: 12/27/2022

Note: Contracts subject to the Service Contract Act are generally required to pay at least the applicable minimum wage rate required under Executive Order

14026 or Executive Order 13658.

|If the contract is entered into on or |Executive Order 14026 generally applies to |

|after January 30, 2022, or the |the contract. |

|contract is renewed or extended (e.g., |The contractor must pay all covered workers |

|an option is exercised) on or after |at least $16.20 per hour (or the applicable |

|January 30, 2022: |wage rate listed on this wage determination,|

| |if it is higher) for all hours spent |

| |performing on the contract in 2023. |

|If the contract was awarded on or |Executive Order 13658 generally applies to |

|between January 1, 2015 and January 29,|the contract. |

|2022, and the contract is not renewed |The contractor must pay all covered workers |

|or extended on or after January 30, |at least $12.15 per hour (or the applicable |

|2022: |wage rate listed on this wage determination,|

| |if it is higher) for all hours spent |

| |performing on the contract in 2023. |

The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the Executive

Orders is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

State: Kansas

Area: Kansas Counties of Ellsworth, Jewell, Lincoln, Marion, McPherson, Mitchell, Reno, Rice

**Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**

OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE

01000 - Administrative Support And Clerical Occupations

01011 - Accounting Clerk I 14.18***

01012 - Accounting Clerk II 15.93***

01013 - Accounting Clerk III 17.81

01020 - Administrative Assistant 22.62

01035 - Court Reporter 28.68

01041 - Customer Service Representative I 13.14***

01042 - Customer Service Representative II 14.50***

01043 - Customer Service Representative III 16.09***

01051 - Data Entry Operator I 13.91***

01052 - Data Entry Operator II 15.18***

01060 - Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle 17.43

01070 - Document Preparation Clerk 14.75***

01090 - Duplicating Machine Operator 14.75***

01111 - General Clerk I 13.02***

01112 - General Clerk II 14.21***

01113 - General Clerk III 15.95***

01120 - Housing Referral Assistant 19.36

01141 - Messenger Courier 13.17***

01191 - Order Clerk I 16.15***

01192 - Order Clerk II 17.62

01261 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 16.89

01262 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 18.89

01263 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 21.06

01270 - Production Control Clerk 22.42

01290 - Rental Clerk 17.10

01300 - Scheduler, Maintenance 15.53***

01311 - Secretary I 15.53***

01312 - Secretary II 17.37

01313 - Secretary III 19.36

01320 - Service Order Dispatcher 15.58***

01410 - Supply Technician 22.62

01420 - Survey Worker 14.71***

01460 - Switchboard Operator/Receptionist 13.71***

01531 - Travel Clerk I 13.63***

01532 - Travel Clerk II 14.39***

01533 - Travel Clerk III 15.43***

01611 - Word Processor I 13.90***

01612 - Word Processor II 15.61***

01613 - Word Processor III 17.45

05000 - Automotive Service Occupations

05005 - Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass 20.95

05010 - Automotive Electrician 19.91

05040 - Automotive Glass Installer 19.06

05070 - Automotive Worker 19.06

05110 - Mobile Equipment Servicer 16.98

05130 - Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 20.95

05160 - Motor Equipment Metal Worker 19.06

05190 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic 21.18

05220 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 15.92***

05250 - Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 18.02

05280 - Motor Vehicle Wrecker 19.06

05310 - Painter, Automotive 19.91

05340 - Radiator Repair Specialist 19.06

05370 - Tire Repairer 17.59

05400 - Transmission Repair Specialist 20.95

07000 - Food Preparation And Service Occupations

07010 - Baker 11.71***

07041 - Cook I 12.24***

07042 - Cook II 13.99***

07070 - Dishwasher 9.14***

07130 - Food Service Worker 11.05***

07210 - Meat Cutter 15.04***

07260 - Waiter/Waitress 9.13***

09000 - Furniture Maintenance And Repair Occupations

09010 - Electrostatic Spray Painter 19.62

09040 - Furniture Handler 13.76***

09080 - Furniture Refinisher 19.62

09090 - Furniture Refinisher Helper 15.66***

09110 - Furniture Repairer, Minor 17.54

09130 - Upholsterer 19.62

11000 - General Services And Support Occupations

11030 - Cleaner, Vehicles 13.41***

11060 - Elevator Operator 13.41***

11090 - Gardener 17.72

11122 - Housekeeping Aide 13.70***

11150 - Janitor 13.70***

11210 - Laborer, Grounds Maintenance 13.84***

11240 - Maid or Houseman 10.98***

11260 - Pruner 12.57***

11270 - Tractor Operator 16.41

11330 - Trail Maintenance Worker 13.84***

11360 - Window Cleaner 15.08***

12000 - Health Occupations

12010 - Ambulance Driver 16.19***

12011 - Breath Alcohol Technician 19.90

12012 - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 29.80

12015 - Certified Physical Therapist Assistant 28.90

12020 - Dental Assistant 19.35

12025 - Dental Hygienist 37.00

12030 - EKG Technician 26.48

12035 - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 26.48

12040 - Emergency Medical Technician 16.19***

12071 - Licensed Practical Nurse I 17.79

12072 - Licensed Practical Nurse II 19.90

12073 - Licensed Practical Nurse III 22.19

12100 - Medical Assistant 14.41***

12130 - Medical Laboratory Technician 23.98

12160 - Medical Record Clerk 15.84***

12190 - Medical Record Technician 17.72

12195 - Medical Transcriptionist 15.89***

12210 - Nuclear Medicine Technologist 36.66

12221 - Nursing Assistant I 12.21***

12222 - Nursing Assistant II 13.72***

12223 - Nursing Assistant III 14.97***

12224 - Nursing Assistant IV 16.80

12235 - Optical Dispenser 15.29***

12236 - Optical Technician 17.79

12250 - Pharmacy Technician 17.25

12280 - Phlebotomist 14.32***

12305 - Radiologic Technologist 26.67

12311 - Registered Nurse I 23.79

12312 - Registered Nurse II 29.10

12313 - Registered Nurse II, Specialist 29.10

12314 - Registered Nurse III 35.20

12315 - Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist 35.20

12316 - Registered Nurse IV 42.20

12317 - Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing) 24.66

12320 - Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor 22.42

13000 - Information And Arts Occupations

13011 - Exhibits Specialist I 18.36

13012 - Exhibits Specialist II 22.75

13013 - Exhibits Specialist III 27.82

13041 - Illustrator I 18.36

13042 - Illustrator II 22.75

13043 - Illustrator III 27.82

13047 - Librarian 25.19

13050 - Library Aide/Clerk 12.63***

13054 - Library Information Technology Systems 21.60

Administrator

13058 - Library Technician 17.58

13061 - Media Specialist I 16.41

13062 - Media Specialist II 18.36

13063 - Media Specialist III 20.47

13071 - Photographer I 16.41

13072 - Photographer II 18.36

13073 - Photographer III 22.75

13074 - Photographer IV 27.82

13075 - Photographer V 33.66

13090 - Technical Order Library Clerk 15.50***

13110 - Video Teleconference Technician 16.41

14000 - Information Technology Occupations

14041 - Computer Operator I 17.92

14042 - Computer Operator II 18.74

14043 - Computer Operator III 21.46

14044 - Computer Operator IV 23.21

14045 - Computer Operator V 25.71

14071 - Computer Programmer I (see 1) 22.75

14072 - Computer Programmer II (see 1) 25.78

14073 - Computer Programmer III (see 1)

14074 - Computer Programmer IV (see 1)

14101 - Computer Systems Analyst I (see 1)

14102 - Computer Systems Analyst II (see 1)

14103 - Computer Systems Analyst III (see 1)

14150 - Peripheral Equipment Operator 17.92

14160 - Personal Computer Support Technician 24.04

14170 - System Support Specialist 25.81

15000 - Instructional Occupations

15010 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Non-Rated) 30.81

15020 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated) 37.28

15030 - Air Crew Training Devices Instructor (Pilot) 44.68

15050 - Computer Based Training Specialist / Instructor 30.81

15060 - Educational Technologist 26.43

15070 - Flight Instructor (Pilot) 44.68

15080 - Graphic Artist 21.75

15085 - Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop 44.68

15086 - Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing 44.68

15088 - Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot 44.68

15090 - Technical Instructor 19.66

15095 - Technical Instructor/Course Developer 24.05

15110 - Test Proctor 15.87***

15120 - Tutor 15.87***

16000 - Laundry, Dry-Cleaning, Pressing And Related Occupations

16010 - Assembler 10.46***

16030 - Counter Attendant 10.46***

16040 - Dry Cleaner 13.21***

16070 - Finisher, Flatwork, Machine 10.46***

16090 - Presser, Hand 10.46***

16110 - Presser, Machine, Drycleaning 10.46***

16130 - Presser, Machine, Shirts 10.46***

16160 - Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry 10.46***

16190 - Sewing Machine Operator 14.04***

16220 - Tailor 14.88***

16250 - Washer, Machine 11.37***

19000 - Machine Tool Operation And Repair Occupations

19010 - Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room) 22.95

19040 - Tool And Die Maker 29.95

21000 - Materials Handling And Packing Occupations

21020 - Forklift Operator 19.64

21030 - Material Coordinator 22.42

21040 - Material Expediter 22.42

21050 - Material Handling Laborer 17.53

21071 - Order Filler 13.63***

21080 - Production Line Worker (Food Processing) 19.64

21110 - Shipping Packer 17.48

21130 - Shipping/Receiving Clerk 17.48

21140 - Store Worker I 14.77***

21150 - Stock Clerk 19.78

21210 - Tools And Parts Attendant 19.64

21410 - Warehouse Specialist 19.64

23000 - Mechanics And Maintenance And Repair Occupations

23010 - Aerospace Structural Welder 30.25

23019 - Aircraft Logs and Records Technician 24.46

23021 - Aircraft Mechanic I 28.92

23022 - Aircraft Mechanic II 30.25

23023 - Aircraft Mechanic III 31.44

23040 - Aircraft Mechanic Helper 21.09

23050 - Aircraft, Painter 27.56

23060 - Aircraft Servicer 24.46

23070 - Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician 27.56

23080 - Aircraft Worker 26.03

23091 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 26.03

I

23092 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 28.92

II

23110 - Appliance Mechanic 23.25

23120 - Bicycle Repairer 19.01

23125 - Cable Splicer 42.85

23130 - Carpenter, Maintenance 21.09

23140 - Carpet Layer 22.44

23160 - Electrician, Maintenance 25.01

23181 - Electronics Technician Maintenance I 26.10

23182 - Electronics Technician Maintenance II 27.64

23183 - Electronics Technician Maintenance III 30.71

23260 - Fabric Worker 20.42

23290 - Fire Alarm System Mechanic 22.58

23310 - Fire Extinguisher Repairer 19.01

23311 - Fuel Distribution System Mechanic 28.82

23312 - Fuel Distribution System Operator 22.70

23370 - General Maintenance Worker 18.69

23380 - Ground Support Equipment Mechanic 28.92

23381 - Ground Support Equipment Servicer 24.46

23382 - Ground Support Equipment Worker 26.03

23391 - Gunsmith I 19.01

23392 - Gunsmith II 21.73

23393 - Gunsmith III 24.14

23410 - Heating, Ventilation And Air-Conditioning 23.21

Mechanic

23411 - Heating, Ventilation And Air Contidioning 24.28

Mechanic (Research Facility)

23430 - Heavy Equipment Mechanic 22.62

23440 - Heavy Equipment Operator 20.58

23460 - Instrument Mechanic 24.14

23465 - Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic 23.01

23470 - Laborer 17.53

23510 - Locksmith 23.01

23530 - Machinery Maintenance Mechanic 26.75

23550 - Machinist, Maintenance 20.58

23580 - Maintenance Trades Helper 15.77***

23591 - Metrology Technician I 24.14

23592 - Metrology Technician II 25.25

23593 - Metrology Technician III 26.24

23640 - Millwright 22.62

23710 - Office Appliance Repairer 21.55

23760 - Painter, Maintenance 18.96

23790 - Pipefitter, Maintenance 23.98

23810 - Plumber, Maintenance 22.85

23820 - Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic 24.14

23850 - Rigger 24.14

23870 - Scale Mechanic 21.73

23890 - Sheet-Metal Worker,…