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RFQ #140P8320Q0003 Consulting Services for Environmental Remediation, Restoration and Compliance for the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area (LARO)

FAQs for RFQ

This document emphasizes information in the Request for Quotations (RFQ) and is provided solely for the convenience of prospective quoters; detailed requirements are in the RFQ (hyperlinked at Beta.Sam.Gov. If there are conflicts between this document and the RFQ, the RFQ verbiage governs.

Project summary: The work consists of providing consulting services with protecting, conserving and preserving the natural and cultural resources at the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area (LARO).

See full description f work in Section B, Description of Work and Contract Management, pages 6-15.

Who can participate in this procurement?

This procurement is set-aside for small business concerns in accordance with FAR Part 19.5. The NAICS code is 541620, Environmental Consulting Services. To qualify as a small business under this NAICS code, the firm must be organized as for-profit, with average annual gross revenue for the past five years under $16.5 million.

When will the work occur?

We anticipate the work will begin in October-November 2020.

Will insurance will be required?

Yes, refer to Section C, C.2 Department of Interior (DOI) Liability Insurance 1428.301.

What type of contract will be issued?

The NPS plans to award a single award, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Task Order type contract with a total capacity of $4 million.

On what basis will you select the successful quoter?

Quotes received by the Government will be evaluated using the Simplified Acquisition Procedures in FAR Part 13. NPS will select the single quote that represents the best overall value to the government based on price, technical, and past performance factors. Review the instructions and list of quotation contents in Section E of the RFQ before submitting your quote.

System for Award Management (SAM) Registration Requirements The System for Award Management (SAM) is an official U.S. Government database of entities wishing to do business with the federal government. There is no fee to register at this site. Prior to the solicitation closing date, all quoters must establish and/or maintain an active registration and complete the online representations and certifications at www.SAM.gov.

Where and how do I submit my quote?

Your quote must be submitted electronically. Refer to Section E, E.2 Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items, of the RFQ for detailed instructions, including e-mailing address and acceptable electronic file types and size limitations. Quotes transmitted on paper (delivered, mailed, or faxed) are not authorized and will not be considered.

When is my quote due?

Unless changed by amendment, your quote is due by the date and time specified in Block 8 of the Standard Form 1449. If the due date is extended, the new due date and time will be stated in the associated amendment.

RFQ #140P8320Q0003 Consulting Services for Environmental Remediation, Restoration and Compliance for the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area (LARO)

FAQs for RFQ

How will I know if the solicitation has changed?

The official electronic Request for Quotations (RFQ) is posted at beta.sam.gov. Prospective quoters will be required to visit this website periodically to check for amendments and other changes to the contract documents; no other notifications will be sent. No hard copies of the solicitation will be mailed or issued. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.

Information Concerning the Disclosure of Results This acquisition is being conducted using the procedures prescribed in FAR Part 13. After the RFQ closing date, no information regarding the identity of those submitting quotes, the number of quotes received, or the information contained in quotes will made available until after award, except as provided by FAR 13.

How can I get more information?

Read the full Request for Quotations and related attachments first. If you have questions, send an e-mail message to the Contract Specialist, nadine_joe@nps.gov. Answers will be provided in writing to the requester (if the answer is within the RFQ already) or provided in amendment(s) to the solicitation.