IFB_4A13.pdf

Invitation for Bid NAS Fallon Parcel 4A13

IFB N62473LO10962

June 12, 2024

INVITATION FOR BID N62473LO10962

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY AGRICULTURAL LEASE

PARCEL 4A13 NAS FALLON, NV

This Invitation for Bid (IFB) package consists of five parts:

1. Invitation for Bid (IFB)

2. Instructions to Bidders

3. Department of the Navy Lease for Agricultural Purposes

4. Bid Form

5. Agricultural Lease Defense Production Act Questionnaire

DESCRIPTION

The Department of the Navy proposes to outlease Government-owned land for agricultural purposes at the following parcel of real property at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada (hereinafter called the STATION) under the terms outlined below. It is the intent of this Invitation for Bid (IFB) to provide criteria for evaluation of bids submitted.

Parcels Acres IFB Number Lease Term

4A13

Water-Righted +/- 152 Acres

Maintenance +/- 149 Acres

Total +/- 301 Acres

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Firm Term: Five-Year Firm Term Feb 1, 2025 – Jan 31, 2030

Option Period:

One (1) Five-Year Option Feb 1, 2030 – Jan 31, 2035

Proposed Department of the Navy Lease for Agricultural Purposes N6247325RP00007 is enclosed in this IFB. Bidders shall review all provisions, clauses, terms, exhibits, and appendices prior to submitting a bid, as they will be strictly enforced.

The amount of the bid represents the annual cash rental amount to be paid under the Lease. In addition to rent, the successful bidder must complete, at the bidder's expense, all non-reimbursable soil and water conservation work (i.e. ditch maintenance, weed control, etc.) required for the leased parcel specified in the Soil and Water Conservation Plan (Exhibit "B" of the Lease). It is the intent of the Government that the land be utilized in accordance with sound agricultural practices and that the ecological balance is protected to ensure continued productivity of the land while permitting reasonable economic returns to the Lessee. Protection of the STATION resources from deterioration, erosion, fire, weed, and insect infestations or other detriments is considered part of the sound agricultural management to be carried out by the Lessee.

BIDS

All bids must be mailed on the Bid Form in a sealed envelope and delivered no later than Wednesday July 10, 2024, 3:00 PM, Pacific Time to Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southwest.

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Please reference the Instructions to Bidders for submission instructions. Emailed bids and facsimiles will not be allowed. Bidders are responsible for submitting bids, and any modifications or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in this IFB by the date and time specified.

BID OPENING

The bid opening shall be conducted via a live conference call ONLY on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 3:00 PM, Pacific Time. All Bidders have the opportunity to listen to the live conference call bid opening by calling 410-874-6751 and entering password 75313303# as the bid opening will not be accessible to the public.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING GRAZING MANAGEMENT

The primary use of this LEASE is for agricultural use and not for grazing purposes. However, grazing may be allowed for the purpose of cover crop residue removal and weed control in all areas of the

LEASED PROPERTY.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING AGRICULTURAL WELL LOCATED ON PARCEL

A monitoring well has been located on the west side of the LEASED PROPERTY, with an attached spigot. The use of this well and spigot is not authorized at any time during the term of this LEASE.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING AGRICULTURAL LEASE DEFENSE PRODUCTION

ACT QUESTIONNAIRE

The Government requires the all bidders complete an Agricultural Lease Defense Production Act questionnaire as part of their bid package. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) will review prior to Lease award. Based upon, but not limited to, the screening results, CFIUS may require that additional security language be included in the Lease prior to execution by both the successful bidder and Government. Please answer all applicable sections and place “N/A” where no response is required. Cell phone devices are not required to be listed. Attach additional pages if necessary and indicate the number of pages attached.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING SECURITY DEPOSIT

Clause 5 “The term of the Certificate of Deposit or Performance Bond shall be secured for the entire five-year firm term of the LEASE. For the one (1) five-year option period exercised thereafter, the Certificate of Deposit or Performance Bond shall be secured for the full five-year option term. If LESSEE shall fully and faithfully comply with all the terms and conditions of this LEASE, the security deposit shall be returned to the LESSEE upon the expiration or earlier termination of the LEASE. In the event the LESSEE breaches the LEASE, the GOVERNMENT shall have the right to withhold the Certificate of Deposit and use the proceeds therefrom to cure such breach, or make demand on the Surety under the Performance Bond.”

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RENTAL PAYMENTS

Currently, rental payments shall be remitted by check or postal money order made payable to the U.S.

Department of the Treasury, and delivered to the Real Estate Contracting Officer. However, a new rental payment system is forthcoming and during the Term of this Lease the LESSEE may be required to submit rental payments electronically as unilaterally directed by the GOVERNMENT. More information will be provided by the GOVERNMENT as it becomes available.

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AMENDMENTS

If the IFB is amended, all terms and conditions which are not modified remain unchanged. It is the responsibility of the interested bidders to routinely check the IFB on SAM.gov website for any Amendments.

Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this IFB by acknowledging the “Amendments” section of the Bid Form.

FALSE STATEMENTS IN BIDS

Bidders must provide full, accurate, and complete information as required by this solicitation and its attachments. The penalty for making false statements in bids is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING SUBLEASING

Any SUBLEASE shall be subject to all terms and conditions of the LEASE, including all necessary technical studies and approvals. Any SUBLEASE requested by the LESSEE shall not be considered approved until appropriately reviewed and authorized by modification to the original LEASE. Request for modification shall include a copy of the draft SUBLEASE or contract between the LESSEE and proposed SUBLESSEE. The rent adjustment to be paid to the GOVERNMENT shall be based on 50 percent of the actual LEASE consideration between the LESSEE and the SUBLESSEE, including any applicable utilities between the LESSEE and the SUBLESSEE. All requests from potential subtenants shall be processed by the LESSEE with due diligence. The LESSEE shall be responsible for notifying the GOVERNMENT of any requests for subleasing on the LEASED PROPERTY.