COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION 12FPC122R0004 5 APR 22.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Solicitation Number: 12FPC122R0004. Response Date: April 19, 2022, (3:00 pm Central Standard Time) Point of Contact (POC) Matthew Harvey, Contract Specialist, matthew.harvey@usda.gov.

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

Solicitation Number is 12FPC122R0004. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) IAW FAR Part 12.6. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-06 effective 6/10/2021. (iv) This acquisition is Set Aside for Small Business (SB). For this acquisition, a firm will be considered small under NAICS 541360-Geophysical Surveying and Mapping with size standard of less than $16.5 Million.

SYNOPSIS: This procurement is a TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE ACQUISITION and will be released under Solicitation Number 12FPC122R0004.

DESCRIPTION: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resource Conservation Services (NRCS) Kansas State Office has a requirement for a Geophysical survey of 20 acres site in Sheridan County, Kansas. Use Ground Penetrating Radar, Magnetic, and Electrical Resistivity to conduct geophysical survey of 20-acre site in Sheridan County, Kansas to assess presence and location of archeological features within 6 vertical feet below ground surface. (See attachment 1 Performance Work Statement).

PROJECT DURATION. 120 calendar days after the award date. Contract approximate delivery date is August 26, 2022.

SUMMARY. Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, supplies and travel necessary to provide the required services in accordance with the performance work statement, specifications, and terms and conditions of the contract, and other attachments provided.

Addendum to 52.212-1, Modify (b): Submission of Offers to read as follows: Proposals shall be submitted on company letterhead, signed, dated and sent via email to Kris Baker, Contracting Officer, email: Kristina.baker@usda.gov, and Matthew Harvey, Contract Specialist, email: matthew.harvey@usda.gov no later than April 19,2022, 3:00 pm Central Daylight Time (CDT).

The offeror shall provide the NRCS with a Firm Fixed Price quote that is in accordance with this solicitation.

Potential Quoters are advised they are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging any and all amendments to the solicitation.

It is the Quoters responsibility to view the Business Opportunities website at www.SAM.gov, daily as no other notification of amendments will be provided on any revisions to this announcement or other notices.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD (SAM) REGISTRATION: All prospective contractors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) registration database at www.beta.SAM.gov, to be considered for an award of a federal contract.

PROVISIONS

The following Federal Acquisition Provisions apply to this acquisition:

AGAR 452.204-70 – Inquires (Feb 1988) AGAR 452.204-70 – Inquires (Feb 1988) 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, (April 2014) 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items, (January 1999) 52.212-3 *Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, (November 2013)

52.217-5 - EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JULY 1990)

CLAUSES

The following Federal Acquisition Clauses apply to this acquisition:

AGAR 452.211-72 – Statement of Work/Specifications (Feb 1988) The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the objectives set forth in the Performance Work Statement/Specifications referenced in Section C.

(End of Clause)

AGAR 452.211-74 – Period of Performance (Feb 1988) The period of performance for this award shall be for 4 months after receipt of award.

mailto:matthew.harvey@usda.gov

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AGAR 452.224-70 – Confidentiality of Information (Feb 1988)

(a) Confidential information, as used in this clause, means --

(1) information or data of a personal nature, proprietary about an individual, or (2) information or data submitted by or pertaining to an organization.

(b) In addition to the types of confidential information described in (a)(1) and (2) above, information which might require special consideration with regard to the timing of its disclosure may derive from studies or research, during which public disclosure of primarily invalidated findings could create an erroneous conclusion which might threaten public health or safety if acted upon.

(c) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor may, by mutual consent, identify elsewhere in this contract specific information and/or categories of information which the Government will furnish to the Contractor or that the Contractor is expected to generate which is confidential. Similarly, the contracting Officer and the Contractor may, by mutual consent, identify such confidential information from time to time during the performance of the contract. Failure to agree will be settled pursuant to the "Disputes" clause.

(d) If it is established that information to be utilized under this contract is subject to the Privacy Act, the Contractor will follow the rules and procedures of disclosure set forth in the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a, and implementing regulations and policies, with respect to systems of records determined to be subject to the Privacy Act.

(e) Confidential information, as defined in (a)(1) and (2) above, shall not be disclosed without the prior written consent of the individual, institution or organization.

(f) Written advance notice of at least 45 days will be provided to the Contracting Officer of the Contractor's intent to release findings of studies or research, which have the possibility of adverse effects on the public or the Federal agency, as described in

(b) above. If the Contracting Officer does not pose any objections in writing within the 45 day period, the contractor may proceed with disclosure. Disagreements not resolved by the Contractor and Contracting Officer will be settled pursuant to the "Disputes" clause.

(g) Whenever the Contractor is uncertain with regard to the proper handling of material under the contract, or if the material in question is subject to the Privacy Act or is confidential information subject to the provisions of this clause, the Contractor shall obtain a written determination from the Contracting Officer prior to any release, disclosure,

(h) The provisions of paragraph (e) of this clause shall not apply when the information is subject to conflicting or overlapping provisions in other Federal, State or local laws.

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AGAR 452.246-70 – Inspection Acceptance (Feb 1988)

(a) The Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s duly authorized representative will inspect and accept the supplies and/or services to be provided under this contract.

(b) Inspection and acceptance will be performed after each service requirement is completed.

(End of clause)

Limitation of Authority The government assigned Project or Program Manager, Task POC, or COR are responsible for monitoring the Contractor’s performance. Any proposed modifications to the task order, such as changes to the scope of work, or to the terms and conditions of the task order must be authorized by the Contracting Officer.

(End of clause)

Conflict of Interest If for any reason the agency or the Contractor determines that the Contractor faces a potential, perceived, or real conflict of interest, the agency shall notify the Contractor or the Contractor shall notify the agency, and the Contractor shall cease all work on, reassign the task, or proceed at the discretion of the agency. At the agency's option, the Contractor may provide an acceptable replacement.

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52.203-17 – Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. (Jun

2020) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Oct 2018) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, (Jul 2021) http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P449_66792

a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 2010)

(Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2018) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C.644).

52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O.11755).

52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2020) (E.O.13126).

52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O.11246).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-35.

52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C.793).

__ (ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-36.

52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513).

52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014)

(29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

52.217-9 - Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside, (November 2020) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns, (Oct 2018) 52.219-13 Notice of Set-Aside of Orders, (Mar 2020) 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (Aug 2018) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (May 2014) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (Jul 2021) 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988) 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (May 2014) 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations (May 2014) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, (Apr 2015) 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction (Feb 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, (Sept 2016) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans, (Jun 2020) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, (Jun 2020) 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (May 2014) 52.222-49 Service Contract Labor Standards -- Place of Performance Unknown (May 2014) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Nov 2020) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving, (Jun 2020) 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (Jan 2021) 52.228-5 Insurance – Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - 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b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contract Officer has indicated as being incorporated in the contract by reference to implement provisions of Law or Executive Orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items.

52.246-17 Warranty of Supplies (Jun 2003) 52.246-20 Warranty of Services (May 2001) Updated through FAC 2021-6, dated 9/7/2021

Basis for Award. The Government will evaluate quotes in response to this solicitation without discussions and will award a contract to the responsible quoter whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, lowest price technically acceptable.

The Government may reject a quote if the prices quoted are materially unbalanced between line items or subline items.

Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more contract line items is significantly over or understated as indicated by the application of cost or price analysis techniques. Unbalanced pricing may increase performance risk and could result in payment of unreasonably high prices. A bid is materially unbalanced when it is based on prices significantly less than cost for some work and prices which are significantly overstated in relation to cost for other work, and if there is a reasonable doubt that the bid will result in the lowest overall cost to the Government even though it may be the low evaluated quote, or if it is so unbalanced as to be tantamount to allowing an advance payment. Potential unbalanced pricing will be evaluated consistent with FAR 15.404-1(g).

The Government may reject a quote if the prices quoted are unrealistically low. Price/cost realism analysis is the process of independently reviewing and evaluating specific elements of each quoter’s proposed price to determine whether the estimated prices are realistic for the work to be performed; reflect a clear understanding of the requirements. Quotes that are determined to be unrealistically low are considered a performance risk and may be rejected by the Government. Price/cost realism analysis will be evaluated consistent with FAR 15.404-1(d).