B12_Misc___Notice_to_Quoters.doc

United States Department of the Interior

U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

Joint Administrative Operations

Acquisitions & Property Operations-Goods and Services

2608 141Q Ave NW B170

Alexander, ND 58831 701-339-3829

NOTICE TO QUOTERS

This requirement will be set aside for small business

RFQ NO: 140F0622Q0111

QUOTE DUE DATE: 7:00 PM Eastern Time, September 21, 2022

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

CONTACT: Darla Freyholtz Ballard

EMAIL: darla_freyholtzballard@fws.gov

PHONE: 701-339-3829

TITLE: Grizzly bear culvert traps for the MT ESFO-Grizzly Recovery Program, Missoula, MT.

DESCRIPTION: Provide grizzly bear traps for the MT ESFO-Grizzly Recovery Program, Missoula, MT LOCATION: MT ESFO-Grizzly Recovery Program, Missoula, MT

INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS:

The Government intends to issue a firm fixed-price contract as a result of this RFQ. The offeror shall submit one (1) copy of an itemized price proposal including supplies and transportation. The attached SF 1449 may be submitted as the price proposal. If using the SF 1449, Blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c, and the SAM UEI number on page one (1) and Unit Price/Amount where applicable on pages two (2) must be completed. In addition, the vendor must review the provisions and clauses on pages 3-18 and respond appropriately to 52.204-24, 52.204-26, 52.219-1, and 52.225-18 (incomplete quotes will not be accepted). Offerors are advised to provide their best and final pricing, including any proposed discounts, upon initial submission. Email offers will be accepted and are preferred.

Award will be made from this solicitation to the company that submits a quote that conforms to the specifications, and who, based on the decision of the government, offers the best value, to include, specifications, delivery timeframe, warranty, and price. The government reserves the right to award a contract to any other than the lowest priced offer if, in its judgment, the technical superiority outweighs the cost difference.

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) number for this requirement is 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing and the business size standard is 750 employees. This requirement will be set aside for Small Business.

In order to be eligible for award, it is mandatory that the contractor complete registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) website (https://www.sam.gov) and that the contractor is listed in SAM as an active vendor. (Note: SAM is a FREE website and there is never a cost to complete registration.)

Note: Following receipt of an award, payment requests for all new awards must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP). Following receipt of an award, the Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access, and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov (Note: IPP is a FREE website and there is never a cost to complete registration.)

All questions shall be submitted to darla_freyholtzballard@fws.gov. Please be advised that the government reserves the right to transmit those questions and answers of common interest to all competing schedule contractors.

Submit all proposals by 7:00 PM Eastern Time on September 21, 2022 as indicated on the RFQ via email darla_freyholtzballard@fws.gov.