SOURCES_SOUGHT_NOTICE_FOR_INVASIVE_SPECIES_MANAGEMENT.docx

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHTOUT NAVFAC WASHINGTON, MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, AND D.C.

This is not a solicitation announcement. This is a Sources Sought Synopsis announcement only. This synopsis is a market research tool being utilized for information to be used for preliminary planning purposes. The information received will be used within NAVFAC Washington to facilitate the decision making process.

This is a survey of the market of potential local U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) certified 8(a), SBA certified HUB Zone, SBA certified Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), SBA certified Women Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and SBA certified Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB). Based upon this survey a decision will be made whether to issue the proposed solicitation for the types of firms indicated above or to issue as full and open competition (unrestricted).

This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose other than market research and is not restricted to a particular acquisition approach. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement or any follow-up information requests. Respondents will not be notified of the evaluation and any information submitted by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary.

Project Description:

The intention of this contract is to furnish invasive species management services for the control of exotic/nuisance species for Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Washington (NAVFAC), Washington, D.C. and its customer activities in Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C.

The scope of this contract covers a wide range of invasive species management services intended to satisfy state, federal and county regulatory requirements associated with operations and management on federal property. The Contractor shall complete all services in accordance with a variety of applicable laws such as: the Sikes Act, the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Work must also be in compliance with Department of Defense regulations OPNAVINST 5090.1C, DODINST 4715.3, DODINST 7310.5 and the NAVFAC P-73 Real Estate Manual, Vols. I and II, Executive Order 13508 or most current version of said regulations. Additionally work performed shall be in accordance with Federal, state, and local laws, and installation regulations.

The Contractor will be required to furnish all labor, management, supervision, tools, materials, pesticides, equipment, incidental engineering, travel and transportation necessary to control exotic/nuisance species. Management techniques may include mechanical, biological, chemical or burning methods. Please note that prescribed burning represents a small percentage (<15 %) of the work that will take place under this contract. The work will focus on species which threaten native habitats, are not indigenous to the area, and/or interfere with operations/activities. Work will be performed within Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. Contractor personnel performing these activities shall have the necessary qualifications, federal/state permits and up-to-date certifications appropriate to the work to be performed. In accordance with OPNAVINST 6250.4C, Contractor personnel who apply pesticides shall be individually certified by the state(s) in which the services will be provided in the categories required to perform the work.

All personnel applying pesticides must have applicable training and be licensed by the state in which activities are occurring. Applicants are typically required to have specific instruction/training and pass a state sponsored exam.

**Uncertified individuals working under the supervision of a Certified Applicator shall not be permitted to provide applicator services under the terms of this contract.

NAICS code is 541620 – Environmental Consulting Services with a small business size standard of $14.0 million.

The proposed contract will be for a base period of one year and four (4) one-year renewable options, resulting in the contract performance period of a maximum of 5 years. The estimated total contract price for the base year and four (4) option years combined is $3 Million.

Interested sources are invited to respond to this sources sought announcement by submitting the following information:

1. Contractor Information: Provide your firm’s contact information.

2. Type of Business: Identify whether your firm is a SBA certified small business, SBA certified 8(a), SBA certified HUB Zone, SDVOSB, SBA certified WOSB, and/or SBA Certified EDWOSB concern. For more information on the definitions or requirements for these small business programs, refer to http://www.sba.gov/.

3. Experience: Submit no more than three (3) projects, to include experience in performing efforts of similar size and scope within the last four years and in the range of $2,000 - $500,000, For each of the contracts/projects submitted for experience provide the title; location; whether you were a prime or subcontractor; award and completion dates; contract or subcontract value; type of work and structures/facility; type of contract (IDIQ or other); a narrative description of any invasive species management services work provided by your firm; and customer information including points of contact, phone numbers, and email address. DO NOT submit basic contacts for IDIQ work, only the Task Orders issued to the basic contract.

4. Include a copy of your company's SBA profile from http://dsbs.sba.gov. and your company's System for Award Management (SAM) printout from https://www.sam.gov.

The package shall be sent by mail to the following address: Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Washington, 1314 Harwood Street, SE, Building 212, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC 20374-5018 (Attn: Kennett Morris). Submissions must be received at the office cited no later than 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on 14 February 2014. LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Hand carried responses will not be accepted. Electronic submission will not be accepted. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Kennett Morris by email Kennett.Morris@navy.mil or Elias Stamatiades elias.stamatiades@navy.mil.