FAQs_for_RFQ_140P8321Q0075.pdf

Overstory thinning, Stehekin WA, North Cascades NPS Complex

Request for Quotations #140P8321Q0075 FAQs for Prospective Quoters

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 SAM.gov as filename starting with SOL). The RFQ consists of Sections A through M (SF1442, clauses, and provisions) and multiple attachments (including specifications, drawings, and wage determination). If there are conflicts between this document and the RFQ, the RFQ verbiage governs.

Project summary: This commercial service contract is to remove selected trees from forests near Stehekin, WA. The Contractor shall furnish all needed labor, equipment, supplies, materials, permits, insurance, fees, lodging, and transportation (including barge services, if necessary) to perform the work.

Where is the project?

North Cascades NPS Complex, Stehekin WA. Information about the park is at www.NPS.gov/NOCA.

Will there be a site visit?

No, because the site is readily viewable, there will not be an organized site visit. All potential quoters are strongly encouraged to visit the work areas to get familiar with the location and logistics. Requests for individual hosted site visits will not be honored.

When will the work occur?

Work will occur during winter and spring 2021-2022; all work must be finished by 5/20/2022.

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 113310, Logging. To qualify as a small business under this NAICS code, the firm must be organized as for-profit, with fewer than 500 employees.

What types of bonds and insurance will be required?

Liability and worker’s compensation insurance: Refer to DIAR clause 1452.228-70.

Bid bond (offer guarantee): Not required.

What type of contract will be issued?

NPS plans to award one firm-fixed-price contract for the work.

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

Olympic Major Acquisition Buying Office (MABO)

810 State Route 20 Sedro-Woolley WA 98284

360-854-7220 phone 360-856-1934 fax http://www.nps.gov/NOCA

FAQs

On what basis will you select the successful quote?

Quotes received by the Government will be evaluated using the evaluation factors in the RFQ and the 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 quote contents in the RFQ before submitting a 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, the prime contractor’s (quoter’s) SAM registration must show status as “Active” at https://sam.gov/content/home.

Where and how do I submit my quote?

Your quote must be submitted by email. Refer to 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.

How will I know if the solicitation has changed?

The official electronic Request for Quotations (RFQ) is posted in the Contract Opportunities section of the federal System for Award Management website (SAM, https://sam.gov/content/home). 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 Contracting Officer at sarah_welch@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. Inquiries received after 3:00 pm PT on 8/24/21 will not be answered.