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

MOJA 310980 & 326192 Plant Salvage August 20, 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 140P2025Q0010.

(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 – Plant Salvage List Attachment 2 – Salvage Map Attachment 3 – Price Schedule/Price Breakdown Attachment 4 – Wage Determination

(vii) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and FOB point: Mojave National Preserve (MOJA)

Period of Performance: This contract period of performance (PoP) will be from time of award through December 31,

(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 2015-5629 (Rev.27) dated 7/8/2025 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, 9/19/25

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

Evaluation Factors

FORMAT AND CONTENT OF NON-PRICE SECTION. The non-price section shall be organized by evaluation factor and sequenced in the below order. The Respondent shall address the following factors in sufficient narrative and qualitative detail to be evaluated.

The selection criteria are based on technical approach to plant salvage, past experience of the contractor to accurately and effectively execute the contract, and technical ability of key personnel to perform work to the highest standards. Evaluation factors are of equal weight.

1. Technical Approach:

Offerors shall submit a narrative outlining their general technical approach and abilities for performing revegetation activities along road corridors and on associated construction areas. Include details on quality control methods for each task including measure taken to achieve: plant salvage, plant handling, replanting, and debris and foreign matter-free vehicles and equipment.

a. The contractor will demonstrate a technical understanding and have past experience salvaging plants.

Experience with desert plants and particularly Joshua trees in rated more preferably.

b. The contractor shall demonstrate experience with the root structures of native desert species.

c. The contractor shall have demonstrated experience in plant identification, including identifying by sight and ability to key out native and non-native plants.

d. Communication with NPS staff. The contractor shall demonstrate success with effective communication with clients.

e. The contractor shall demonstrate knowledge and ability in the proper techniques for salvaging and handling of targeted native plant materials. This is to include:

Using equipment such as excavators, mini-excavators, and tree spades to salvage large materials with larger root ball requirements.

Hand digging of plant materials.

Transferring salvaged materials to pots or other appropriately sized storage containers.

Soil mixes suitable for native plants held in pots for extended periods of time.

Post-collection, handling, and transport to temporary holding facilities.

f. The contractor shall demonstrate knowledge and ability in the proper techniques in plant installation such that success and survivability is high.

For each task identify if work will be performed by a sub-contractor.

2. Past Experience:

The contractor should provide relevant examples of past experience of native plant salvage and planting.

Success / experience in executing projects on roadside, wildland, or desert settings is rated more preferably.

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:

Identify key personnel proposed for this project and demonstrate they possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to execute this contract including following safety procedures, protecting resources in sensitive areas, working in areas adjacent to and open to the public, and working successfully in wildland settings and challenging locations.

Key personnel for this project must possess the knowledge, skills and ability to:

Perform manual labor.

Correctly identify target native plant species Implement appropriate plant salvage and planting techniques Effectively track label and maintain records for all salvaged materials Summarize all work completed in a post collection and final report Prepare final products of high quality and in the formats requested.

Provide the resumes or key qualifications for the key personnel that will perform the following disciplines:

Project Manager and Crew Foreman.

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: 140P2025Q0010, MOJA 310980 & 326192 Plant Salvage Due: 1:00 pm Eastern Time, Friday, September 19, 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.