B08_Solit_Clauses_CombinedSynopsisSolicitation_mbe_cmts.docx

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 WRST 317044 - Pre-NEPA Services for Planning for Land Exchange with Ahtna, Inc.

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve 4 August 2022

(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 #WRST 317044.

(iii) The solicitation, provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06.

(iv) The proposed contract is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. NAICS code: 541620; Small business size standard: $16.5M. 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, (including option(s), if applicable).

(vi) Description of requirements:

The Scope of Work (SOW) titled B08 SOW_WRST_317044_LandExchange_PreNEPA_08 04 22

(vii) Date(s) of delivery and acceptance: Date of award – 31 Dec 2023

(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 below 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 52.223-99 Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols For Federal Contractors (Oct 2021) (Deviation)

(a) Definition. As used in this clause – United States or its outlying areas means—

(1) The fifty States;

(2) The District of Columbia;

(3) The commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands;

(4) The territories of American Samoa, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands; and

(5) The minor outlying islands of Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Islands, Navassa Island, Palmyra Atoll, and Wake Atoll.

(b) Authority. This clause implements Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, dated September 9, 2021 (published in the Federal Register on September 14, 2021, 86 FR 50985).

(c) Compliance. The Contractor shall comply with all guidance, including guidance conveyed through Frequently Asked Questions, as amended during the performance of this contract, for contractor or subcontractor workplace locations published by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (Task Force Guidance) at https:/www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

(d) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in subcontracts at any tier that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation 2.101 on the date of subcontract award, and are for services, including construction, performed in whole or in part within the United States or its outlying areas.

(End of clause)

(xiv) 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.

c) Wage determination:

The attached wage determination WD 2015-5685 (Rev.18) dated 07/22/2022 applies to this solicitation and the subsequent purchase order.

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

e) Required Quote Submittal Contents:

f) 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 Shellie Murphy at shellie_murphy@nps.gov.

Due Date / Time: Submit so as to insure Government receipt by 2:00 pm Mountain Time, 30 Aug 2022

(xvii) Please contact Contracting Officer at shellie_murphy@nps.gov if you have any questions regarding this solicitation.

Evaluation Factors

2. Project Experience and Project Management: The Contractor Project Team must meet the following qualifications (2(a)-(d)), as demonstrated by resumes and specific projects / contracts similar in size and scope that show relevant experience. Demonstrate how your proposed team will provide technical expertise, from either within your firm or through partnerships with other firms. Responses to Evaluation Factors 2(a)-(d) should not be more than ten pages total.

a. Key personnel have demonstrated experience with facilitation, including at least 5+ years of experience designing, planning, and implementing appropriate facilitation approaches to meetings with internal agency staff and external stakeholders, including complex NEPA projects with substantial Tribal and/or Alaska Native Corporation involvement.

b. Key personnel have demonstrated experience with and knowledge of Alaska lands law and policy, Alaska Native Corporations, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, and the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act.

c. Key personnel have 10+ years of experience in environmental planning for complex and controversial land management issues (including at least 5 years of experience with NEPA planning), as evidenced by managing at least three projects of similar size and scope, and substantial Tribal and/or Alaska Native Corporation involvement.

d. Describe how you would employ effective project management to complete the tasks in the scope of work within the specific time frame while maintaining a high-quality product. Discuss specific methods, approaches, or tools you would use that makes your firm qualified to succeed. Include a schedule for completing the project tasks.

3. Past Performance:

Quoters shall provide contact information for no more than 3 contracts in the past five (5) of similar size and scope noted under evaluation factor 2 above. Past performance is a measure of the degree to which the contractor has satisfied its customers in the past. The NPS may evaluate Quoters' past performance based on contacting references provided by the quoter; the Government's knowledge of Quoter's past performance; and / or references obtained from any other source. The Government reserves the right to limit the number of references it ultimately contacts and to contact references or use sources other than those provided by Quoters to obtain information related to past performance. Other sources include, but are not limited to, the Past Performance Information Retrieval System; Federal, State or local governmental agencies; and private sector businesses.

Evaluation Method

Trade-Off The Government will use the tradeoff process, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations, for evaluation of quotes and contract award. Award will be made to the responsible Quoter whose proposal conforms to the solicitation requirements and provides the best value to the Government.

QUOTE FORM

Solicitation: WRST 317044, Pre-NEPA Services for Planning for Land Exchange with Ahtna, Inc.

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve Due: 2:00 pm Mountain Time, 30 August 2022 Submit to: shellie_murphy@nps.gov

Date:

Contractor:

DUNS Number:

Contact Name:

Phone & E-mail:

Acknowledgement of Amendments:

PRICING SCHEDULE: SEE ATTACHED

Price Schedule Notes

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