B08_Solit_Clauses_CombinedSynopsisSolicitation.pdf

United States Department of the Interior

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

DENVER SERVICE CENTER – CONTRACTING SERVICES

12795 W. ALAMEDA PKWY

P.O. BOX 25287

DENVER, COLORADO 80225-0287

Combined Synopsis / Solicitation

CARE 265911

April 9, 2025

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) This solicitation is issued as Request for Quote 140P2025Q0006.

(iii) The solicitation, provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-06.

(iv) The proposed contract is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. NAICS code: 115112 Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating Small business size standard: $9.5M. All responsible small business concerns may submit a quote which shall be considered by the National Park Service (NPS).

(v) Refer to the price schedule on the attached Quote Form for a list of line item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure.

(vi) Description of requirements for each line item:

The Scope of Work (SOW) consists of the following attached documents:

Attachment 1 – Price Schedule/Price Breakdown Attachment 2 – Wage Determination

(vii) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and FOB point: Capitol Reef National Park (CARE)

Period of Performance: This contract period of performance (PoP) will be from time of award through December 30,

(viii) FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provision can be accessed at https://www.acquisition.gov/browsefar. In addition to the requirements noted in 52.212-1; quotes shall contain the documents and information noted below.

(ix) FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The provision can be accessed at https://www.acquisition.gov/browsefar. The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of the provision are noted below.

(x) FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

Quoters shall complete provision 52.212-3 at the Government’s System for Award Management (SAM), https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM/#1.

(xi) FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Refer to www.acquisition.gov for a full listing of clauses applicable to this solicitation and the resultant purchase order.

(xii) FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xiii) FAR clause 52.204-27, PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION (JUNE 2023)

(xiv) 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 15 days of the end of the contract; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 60 months.

(xv) Additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions:

a) Contract Type: Firm fixed price

b) Applicable FAR Parts: This acquisition is being conducted per the procedures authorized by FAR Parts 12 and 13.

d) Wage determination:

The attached wage determination WD 2015-5493 (Rev.24) dated 12/23/2024 applies to this solicitation and the subsequent purchase order.

e) Clauses: The attached contract clauses apply to this solicitation and the subsequent purchase order

f) Pre-proposal Site Visit:

The Government strongly encourages, but does not require, Quoters to visit the work site prior to submitting a quote.

The Government will not be conducting a formal site visit.

g) Required Quote Submittal Contents:

1) Quote Form: Complete all sections of the form

2) Price Schedule: Provide pricing for all line items shown on the price schedule contained on the Quote Form.

3) Acknowledgement of all Government issued amendments. Acknowledge on Quote Form.

4) Response to Other Evaluation Factors: Provide responses to all evaluation factors noted below.

h) Evaluation Criteria: Refer to the evaluation factors and methods noted below.

(xv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this solicitation.

(xvi) The date, time and place Quotes are due:

Submit to: Contracting Officer, Zaira Lupidi at zaira_lupidi@nps.gov.

Due Date / Time: Submit so as to insure Government receipt by 1:00 pm Eastern Time, 5/14/25

(xvii) Please contact the Contracting Officer if you have any questions regarding this solicitation.

Evaluation Factors

1. Technical Approach

The contractor shall demonstrate knowledge and ability in the proper techniques for plant installation and seed applications including traffic control/safety planning, broadcast seeding, soil preparation, drill seeding, two step hydroseeding and mulching calibration and nursery grown plant installation and watering.

Describe technical approach of conducting planting and broadcast, drill seeding/hydroseeding/mulching projects including:

Description of how equipment will be calibrated to meet seeding application rates defined in contract specifications.

Describe how seed must be received to be used with different box settings of drill-seeding equipment Describe how mulching rates will be accurately applied as defined in contract specifications Communication with NPS staff. The contractor shall demonstrate success with effective communication with clients.

2. Relevant Past Experience:

Relevant past experiences with hydro, hand seeding, drill seeding and plant installation projects including:

Hand digging and installation of plant materials.

Transferring materials from pots and pruning of roots, and watering Experience conducting revegetation or vegetation management projects in the arid west.

The contractor must have a proven history of conducting seeding and planting projects.

The contractor must have a recent history of maintaining professional and courteous relations and communicating effectively with clients and responding to requests in a timely and responsive manner.

3. Key Personnel:

Key personnel for this project must possess the knowledge, skills and ability to execute this contract including performing manual labor in road and roadside settings safely, calibration of drill seed/hydroseeding/mulching equipment and ability to install plant materials and water.

4. Price:

a) Quoters shall provide pricing for all line items

b) Refer to clause 52.219-04, of this solicitation, for the "Price Evaluation Preference" to be given to

Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) small business concerns.

Evaluation Method

Award will be made to the Quoter whose quote conforms to the solicitation requirements and provides the best value to the Government considering all evaluation factors detailed above. The Government may elect to accept other than the lowest priced quote when the perceived benefits of a higher priced quote merit the price differential.

QUOTE FORM

Solicitation: 140P2025Q0006, CARE 265911 Post Construction Seeding Due: 1:00 pm Eastern Time, Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Submit to: Contract Officer at zaira_lupidi@nps.gov

Date:

Contractor:

UEI Number:

Contact Name:

Phone & E-mail:

Acknowledgement of Amendments:

PRICING SCHEDULE: SEE ATTACHED “Price Schedule”

Price Schedule Notes

1. Quoters shall submit a price for all line items; failure to do so may render the quote unacceptable.

2. Refer to attached project SOW for definitions of the line items.

3. On lump-sum line items, provide total price only.

4. If no item exists for a portion of the work, include the price in a related line item.

5. In case of error in extension of prices, unit price governs.