Read_Me_First_small_bus_setaside_RFQ.pdf

North Cascades NPS Complex 810 State Route 20 Sedro-Woolley WA 98284

Construction Equipment Rental with Operator Services North Cascades National Park, WA Request for Quotations #P15PS00520

This document reiterates and emphasizes information in the Request for Quotations (RFQ) (SF-1449 plus solicitation and clauses information documents) and is provided solely for the convenience of prospective quoters. Refer to the RFQ for detailed requirements.

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 238910, Site Preparation Contractors. 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 three years under $15.0 million.

Will there be a site visit?

No, an organized site visit will not be scheduled; however most areas are open to the public and interested quoters can view sites on their own by visiting the park.

Maps and additional information are available at: http:// www.nps.gov/noca

What types of bonds and insurance will be required?

NO Performance bond (FAR clause 52.228-15) NO Payment bond (FAR clause 52.228-15) YES Liability Insurance (FAR clause 52.228-5)

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 quote that represents the best overall value to the government based on price, technical, and past performance factors; refer to FAR clause 52.212-2. Review the instructions and list of quotation contents in Section 3 and 4 of the Solicitation Information and Clauses document before submitting your quote.

What type of contract will be issued?

NPS will issue a single firm-fixed-price purchase order for the base period (3/ /2015 – 2/29/2016) with the unilateral right to extend for up to 2 additional option years.

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 the site. Prior to award, quoters must establish and/or maintain an active registration and complete online representations and certifications at www.SAM.gov.

Can I fax or e-mail my quote?

Yes, if it is <15 pages to print and contains a signature; e-mail is preferred. The quoter bears full responsibility for on-time delivery of the quote to the Contracting Officer; there will be no relief given for undeliverable e-mails or faxes that aren't received in time. Your quote may be sent by e-mail (Ron_Forsberg@nps.gov), fax (360-856- 1934), or U.S. mail, common courier (e.g. UPS, FedEx), or in person to Ron Forsberg, 810 State Route 20, Sedro- Woolley WA 98284. Quotes sent electronically through FedConnect 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 SF- 1449, Request for Quotation. 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 at www.FBO.gov and www.FedConnect.net.

Prospective quoters will be required to visit these websites 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 Ron_Forsberg@nps.gov. The Contracting Officer's mailing address is North Cascades NPS Complex, 810 State Route 20, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284. 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.