READ_ME_FIRST_-_P17PS00022.pdf

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

North Cascades National Park Service Complex

810 State Route 20 Sedro-Woolley WA 98284

360-854-7200 phone 360-856-1934 fax

Road Maintenance (grading and snow removal), Stehekin WA

Request for Quotations #P17PS00022

This document reiterates and emphasizes information in the Request for Quotations (RFQ) and is provided solely for the convenience of prospective quoters. Refer to the RFQ (below) 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 488490, Other Support Activities for Road Transportation. To qualify as a small business under this NAICS code, the firm must be organized as for-profit, and have less than $7.5M annual average gross receipts for the past three years.

Will there be a site visit?

No, but prospective quoters are encouraged to visit Stehekin and view the roads prior to submitting a quote.

Where is the project?

Stehekin, WA, at the northwest end of Lake Chelan. Maps and information about the park is at www.NPS.gov/NOCA.

What types of bonds and insurance will be required?

Liability Insurance (clause 1452.228-70) in amounts shown in RFQ.

No bonds are required.

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 single 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 of the RFQ. Review the submission instructions and list of quotation contents before submitting your quote.

What type of contract will be issued?

NPS will issue a single labor-hour requirements-type purchase order for the work. The award will be for a base year (date of award through 10/31/17) plus two option years that may be unilaterally exercised by the government (11/01/17 - 10/31/18 and 11/1/18 - 10/31/19).

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, all offerors must establish and/or maintain an active registration and complete the online representations and certifications at www.SAM.gov.

How may I submit my quote?

Send your quote by e-mail to sarah_welch@nps.gov. The quoter bears full responsibility for on-time delivery to the Contracting Officer; there will be no relief given for undeliverable e-mails or ones that aren't received in time. Refer to RFQ for detailed instructions, including acceptable electronic file types and size limitations. Quotes transmitted by fax 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, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items. If the due date is extended, the new due date and time will be stated in the amendment.

How will I know if the solicitation has changed?

The official electronic Request for Quotations (RFQ) is posted at www.FBO.gov.

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. 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.