Attachment III - Instructions to Quoters_Revision2.pdf

INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS

1. NOTICE TO QUOTER

This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 in conjunction with FAR Part 13.5. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred or associated with preparation and submission of a proposal in response to this solicitation.

2. GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1 Scope of Work: The contractor shall provide all labor, material and equipment necessary to provide

Falconry Services at the following locations as specified in the Performance Work Statement.

a) Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, California; and

b) Naval Base Point Loma (NBPL) NAVWAR Old Town Campus (OTC), San Diego, California

2.2 Type of Contract: The Government intends to award a Single Award Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-

Quantity (IDIQ) Competitive Small Business 100% Set Aside contract.

2.3 Period of Performance: The base period of performance is anticipated to begin on May 1, 2025 through

April 30, 2026 with four (4) one-year option periods for a total duration of five (5) years or sixty (60) months. This requirement shall begin immediately upon award provided with a notice to proceed from the Contracting Officer (KO).

3. POINT OF CONTACT (POC)

3.1 Veolette Nasrawi

Contracting Specialist NAVFAC SW FEAD Miramar Email: veolette.t.nasrawi.civ@us.navy.mil

3.2 Gina Watson

Contract Officer NAVFAC SW FEAD Miramar Email: gina.r.watson3.civ@us.navy.mil

4. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: Quoter must submit a price quote in the format provided in Attachment I ELIN Price Schedule. Quoter shall not change the format of the worksheet.

5. QUOTE DUE DATE

Quote is due on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). Submit your quote directly via email to the POC identified in Section 3 of this document. All email attachments in response to this solicitation shall be in either Adobe or Microsoft Office format. Quoter is advised that the Government may not be able to receive other types of electronic files (e.g. compressed or zip files) or files in excess of two (2) megabyte (MB). It is the Quoter’s responsibility to ensure all required documents are included and completed as required by this solicitation.

6. BASIS OF EVALUATION AND PROCEDURES

Award will be made resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter based on price only. The Government will evaluate price to determine that the quote is determined to be fair and reasonable. The total price shall consist of base and all option periods. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the options.

Instructions to Offerors (Addendum to FAR 52.212-1):

- Special Standard of Responsibility – valid Falconry License issued by the California Department of Fish and Wildfire. This special standard of responsibility criteria will be used to verify the validity of the quoter’s falconry license to ensure compliance with the falconry laws and regulations in the State of California. The quoter shall provide a valid copy of Falconry License issued by the California Department of Fish and Wildfire.

Basis for Award (Include in FAR 52.212-2):

- Special Standard of Responsibility. In accordance with FAR 9.104-2, the following special standard of responsibility applies to this procurement: valid falconry License issued by the California Department of Fish and Wildfire. Those quoters who fail to meet this special responsibility standard will not be eligible to receive a contract award.

7. PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT

Site visit is not mandatory, but highly encouraged. However, the Government has no obligation to reimburse any participants for any costs or travel expenses incurred.

The site visit will be held on Monday, March 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM PDT. This is the only site visit opportunity that will be provided by the Government. If interested, a request for site visit must be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Veolette Nasrawi at veolette.t.nasrawi.civ@us.navy.mil and Gina Watson at gina.r.watson3.civ@us.navy.mil NLT 3:00 PM PDT on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Upon receipt, details of meeting location will be provided. Late request will not be accepted. The email must include the following:

(a) Email Subject: RFQ No.N62473-25-Q-0003 – Falconry Services Site Visit Request;

(b) Company Name; and

(c) Name of attendees, phone number and email address.

Quoter is advised that this solicitation will remain unchanged unless it is amended in writing. All questions or request for clarification shall be submitted to the POC provided in Section 3 above. If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of any such amendment shall be applicable.

8. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM)

Quoter must be registered in SAM with NAICS code 561710 – Exterminating and Pest Control, prior to the quote due date.

9. QUESTIONS OR INQUIRIES

All questions/inquiries relating to the subject solicitation must be submitted via email to the POC specified in Section 3 above. Quoter must submit questions or inquiries by using the Attachment V - Request for Information (RFI) spreadsheet no later than (NLT) 11:00 AM PDT on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

10. MINIMUM WAGE RATES

The minimum wage required to be paid for work under the resulting contract shall be in accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor, Service Contract Act Wage Determination, see Attachment VI – Wage Determination.