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CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

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17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

OFFEROR

LYA

CHEYENNE WY 82009

5353 YELLOWSTONE RD.

BLM WY-STATE OFC BUS MGMT BR(WY951)

0004276768 CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BYCODE

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541940

SIZE STANDARD:

100.00 % FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED ORLYA

RFPIFB

10. THIS ACQUISITION ISCODE

RFQ

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

13b. RATING

NAICS:

SMALL BUSINESS

07/06/2021 1400 MD

06/04/2021

(307) 7756057Kelly Palmer (No collect calls)

INFORMATION CALL:

FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIMEb. TELEPHONE NUMBER a. NAME

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

140L6221R0007

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

1 72 0040527427OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

TELEPHONE NO.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

CHEYENNE WY 82003

PO BOX 1828

5353 YELLOWSTONE RD

BLM-WY WYOMING STATE OFFICE*

15. DELIVER TO

CHEYENNE WY 82009

5353 YELLOWSTONE RD.

9. ISSUED BY

7.

2. CONTRACT NO.

EFFECTIVE DATE

$8.00

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW

ISSUE DATE

DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

11.

SEE SCHEDULEX

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a.

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

8(A)

BLM WY-STATE OFC BUS MGMT BR(WY951)

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

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AMOUNT

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UNIT PRICE

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UNIT

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QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

ELM CREEK VET SERVICES

BASE PLUS FOUR (4) OPTION YEARS

FIRM FIXED PRICE

ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUMBITTED BY EMAIL TO THE

CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO) KELLY PALMER,

kpalmer@blm.gov. INCLUDE THE SOLICITATION NUMBER

AND TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE.

QUESTIONS WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED AFTER JUNE

15, 2021 12:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN TIME. CONSOLIDATE

ALL QUESTIONS ON A WORD DOCUMENT WHEN SUBMITTING

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

X

XX

DATED

Kelly Palmer

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ARE

ARE

31c. DATE SIGNED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

OFFER

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT:

REF.

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

40. PAID BY39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIAL

36. PAYMENT

FINALPARTIAL

35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER33. SHIP NUMBER

COMPLETE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41c. DATE41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

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UNIT PRICE

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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ITEM NO.

QUESTIONS.

ALL PROPOSALS MUST BE EMAILED TO THE CO, KELLY

PALMER AT kpalmer@blm.gov BY THE RESPONSE DUE

DATE. INCLUDE THE SOLICITATION NUMBER AND TITLE

IN THE SUBJECT LINE. FAXED OR

MAILED PROPOSALS ARE NOT BEING ACCEPTED AT THIS

TIME.

CO: KELLY PALMER, kpalmer@blm.gov

Legacy Doc #: BLM

Period of Performance: 08/19/2021 to 08/18/2022

00010 VET SERVICES

Product/Service Code: R416

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: VETERINARY/ANIMAL CARE

00020 VET SERVICES OPTION YEAR 1

(Option Line Item)

02/28/2022

Product/Service Code: R416

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: VETERINARY/ANIMAL CARE

Period of Performance: 08/19/2022 to 08/18/2023

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32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

140L6221R0007

00030 VET SERVICES OPTION YEAR 2

(Option Line Item)

02/28/2023

Product/Service Code: R416

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: VETERINARY/ANIMAL CARE

Period of Performance: 08/19/2023 to 08/18/2024

00040 VET SERVICES OPTION YEAR 3

(Option Line Item)

02/28/2024

Product/Service Code: R416

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: VETERINARY/ANIMAL CARE

Period of Performance: 08/19/2024 to 08/18/2025

00050 VET SERVICES OPTION YEAR 4

(Option Line Item)

02/28/2025

Product/Service Code: R416

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: VETERINARY/ANIMAL CARE

Period of Performance: 08/19/2025 to 08/18/2026

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

140L6221R0007

Payment Terms Net 30 - Contractor must upload an itemized company invoice when creating the IPP invoice or the IPP invoice will be rejected.

This is a combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Firm, fixed-price quotes are requested under Request for Proposal (RFP) Solicitation number 140L6221R0007. This document incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-05, Effective Date 3/10/2021. This solicitation is set-aside for small business under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 541940, Standard Size: $8.0.

The Line Items Numbers are:

Item No.

Description QTY Unit

010 VETERINARY SERVICES - BASE YEAR 1 AU

020 VETERINARY SERVICES - OPTION YEAR 1 1 AU

030 VETERINARY SERVICES - OPTION YEAR 2 1 AU

040 VETERINARY SERVICES - OPTION YEAR 3 1 AU

050 VETERINARY SERVICES - OPTION YEAR 4 1 AU

Period of Performance: 8/19/2021 – 8/18/2022

Quote Submittal:

Quotes shall be submitted in writing on company letterhead and must include the RFP number, the company name, point of contact, address, phone number, fax number, DUNS number, the unit price, and the extended price.

Offers are due to the BLM-WY State Office, 5353 Yellowstone Road, Cheyenne WY 82009 Via Email by July 6, 2021, 2:00 P.M. MDT. Questions regarding this requirement shall be directed to Kelly Palmer by email to kpalmer@blm.gov

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Clauses by Reference

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance (Aug 2020)

52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999) 6

Clauses by Full Text

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct 2020)

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020)

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Jun 2020) 8

52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items (Oct 2014) 12

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (Feb 2021) 21

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items Alt I (Jan 2017) 39

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Jan 2021)

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (Jul 1990) 57

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 199) 57

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) 58

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 58

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 58

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020) 58

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020) 58

1452.201-70 Authorities and delegations (Sep 2011) 59

1452.228-70 Liability Insurance – Department of Interior (Jul 1996) 59

IPP Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Internet Payment Platform (IPP) (April 2013)

Wage Determination 2015-5409, Revision 12, Dated 12/21/2020 60

Clauses by Reference

52.204-25 – Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020)

52.222-22 – Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999)

Clauses by Full Text

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (OCT 2020)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it “does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument” in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements;

or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements;

or https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-26#FAR_52_204_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-3#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-25#FAR_52_204_25

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It □ will, □ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds “will” in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—

It □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds “does” in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded “will” in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand;

model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

https://www.sam.gov/

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded “does” in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand;

model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that it □ does, □ does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(End of provision)

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2020)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard.The NAICS code(s) and small business size standard(s) for this acquisition appear elsewhere in the solicitation. However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

https://www.sam.gov/

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) “Remit to” address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212- 3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender’s request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation), or alternative commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/solicitationcontractorder-commercial-items https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-3#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-3#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-3#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/solicitationcontractorder-commercial-items https://www.acquisition.gov/far/subpart-4.10#FAR_Subpart_4_10 no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2) (i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and-

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government’s control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers. Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror’s initial offer should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation.

(1) (i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to-

GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section Suite 8100 470 East L’Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20407 Telephone (202) 619-8925 Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(i) ASSIST ( https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

(ii) Quick Search ( http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).

(iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).

(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by-

(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Unique entity identifier. (Applies to all offers that exceed the micro-purchase threshold, and offers at or below the micro-purchase threshold if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “Unique Entity Identifier” followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address. The Offeror also shall enter its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the Offeror to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see FAR subpart 32.11) for the same entity. If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for unique entity identifier establishment directly to obtain one. The Offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the unique entity identifier.

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(l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency’s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror’s offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award;

(5) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

(End of provision)

52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 2014)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Evaluation and Award Factors

1. Introduction:

All proposals received will be evaluated carefully. The Contracting Officer will separate the cost and technical proposals and will appoint a Technical Proposal Evaluation Committee (TPEC) consisting of BLM personnel to assist in the proposal evaluation.

2. Evaluation Process:

a. Technical Evaluation: Each member of the TPEC shall receive and independently evaluate a copy of each technical proposal without knowledge of the cost proposals. TPEC members will score each technical proposal according to the evaluation criteria set forth below and then will collectively evaluate the proposals.

b. Cost Evaluation: After completion of the technical proposal evaluation, the TPEC shall evaluate the cost proposals in relation to the content of the technical proposals, focusing on the adequacy of the proposed level of effort and supporting resources.

3. Evaluation Factors:

The following major factors and sub-factors shall be used in proposal evaluation. The relative importance of the major evaluation factors is indicated by the order in which they are listed. The factors will be rated as either Acceptable or Unacceptable. Past Performance provided will be assigned a Past Performance Confidence Assessment Rating as indicated in the Table on page 21, titled Appendix II.

The Contractor shall submit a proposal presenting a detailed narrative of experience of all personnel. This proposal shall be complete enough to permit a panel of BLM experts to fully evaluate the criteria indicated below.

Complete information as to the experience of all Contractor personnel who would perform work on this contract must be submitted in order to judge the following criteria.

(A) TECHNICAL APPROACH

1) Adequacy of offeror's narrative information and documentation to address humane treatment practices and ability to conform with the accepted practices set forth by the American Association of Equine Practitioners for the categories listed in item 0004, including the type of drugs and supplies to be used and length of time to perform services (efficiency).

(60 points)

2) Disease control - Describe and outline treatments of expected diseases.

(B) KEY PERSONNEL/EXPERIENCE:

Adequacy of offeror's identification that the primary veterinarian and backup veterinarian are licensed and accredited in the State of Nebraska by providing a license number issued by the Nebraska Board of Examiners of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery and a copy of the certificate or letter issued by the United States Department of Agriculture to prove accreditation for each veterinarian, along with a resume for each veterinarian.

(C) RESPONSE TIME:

Adequacy of offeror's ability to respond to a call made by Elm Creek personnel within the six

(6) hour timeframe listed in the statement of work.

Technical sub factors are approximately equal in importance.

PAST PERFORMANCE:

Three completed past performance questionnaires evaluating services performed within the past three years are required for each offeror. If less than three questionnaires are received by the Government for any offeror, the offeror will receive a neutral past performance rating. Responses to questionnaires obtained by the Government from sources other than those provided by the offeror may be included in the evaluation and counted toward the minimum required number of responses. Utilizing the Past Performance Questionnaires submitted by the offerors references and sources other than those identified by the offeror, a past performance evaluation will be conducted to ascertain the degree of experience in projects comparable to the RFP as viewed in terms of the number, complexity, and size of the projects.

PRICE:

Technical and past performance when combined, are approximately equal when compared to price.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

1. Performance Price Trade-Off (PPT): This acquisition will utilize the PPT technique to make a best value award decision. The application of the PPT technique in the contract award and selection and approval process is as follows:

i. All offerors will receive a performance confidence assessment rating in accordance Appendix II.

ii. If the lowest evaluated price offeror has also received a substantial confidence performance rating, this offeror’s proposal represents the best value for this acquisition and award shall be made to this offeror, subject to a positive responsibility determination.

iii. The Government reserves the right to award a contract to other than the lowest evaluated price offeror if the low offeror receives other than a substantial or satisfactory performance confidence rating. IN THESE CASES, TECHINCAL AND PAST

PERFORMANCE WHEN COMBINED ARE APPROXIMATELY EQUAL WHEN

COMPARED TO PRICE. The source selection authority shall make an assessment of the price proposed and the performance confidence rating assigned and trade one off for the other to determine the best value for the Government.

2. Past Performance Confidence Assessment:

i. Performance Confidence will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 15.305(a) (2). In assessing past performance risk, the evaluators will employ several approaches including: A) reviewing the experience listed in the proposal, B) seeking additional present and past performance information through the use of simplified questionnaires and C) using data independently obtained from other government and commercial sources.

ii. The offeror’s and proposed team member’s subcontractor past performance will be evaluated through the accomplishment of a confidence assessment rating based on aspects of the offeror’s relevant past performance and quality of performance, focusing on and targeting performance that is relevant to the same magnitude and complexity as defined in the Statement of Work. Current performance will have greater impact in the performance confidence assessment than less recent performance. The primary means of evaluation will be the Contractors Past Performance Questionnaire (Appendix I) and Contractor Performance Assessment Reports (CPARS).

However, the Government reserves the right to consider any other information obtained through other means. The PPT process will result in an overall confidence rating in accordance with Appendix II. This confidence assessment represents the Government evaluation team’s judgment of the probability of an offeror successfully accomplishing the proposed effort based on the offeror’s demonstrated present and past performance.

PAST PERFORMANCE:

a. Past performance shall provide adequate information describing the offeror’s previous experience in Veterinary Services within the past three years from the issuance date of this RFP. The offeror shall also list all contracts performed in the past three years from issue date of this RFP that are of the same magnitude and complexity of this project. In addition, the Government may solicit past performance on contracts not listed by the offeror. If an offeror does not have any past performance information to submit as the entity under which the proposal is being submitted, then the offeror should submit past performance data identified above under which the offeror’s key personnel have worked. If the offeror claims there is no past performance, then that status must be identified to the Contracting Officer no later than the date and time due for past performance proposals from all offerors. Lack of any past performance will not automatically disqualify an offeror, but it is a factor that is considered in the Performance Price Trade-Off (PPT) technique described.

(1) Provide a summary of the previous contracts described above. Include information on subcontractors whose effort on this acquisition is projected to be more than 25% of the effort. The summary must include:

(a) Name of project (contract number, if applicable)

(b) Name and address of customer or government agency

(c) Name and telephone number of customer contact or contracting officer

(d) Dollar value and period of performance

(e) Description of work performed

(2) Provide statements, letters, reports, or evaluations from prior customers indicating the level and quality of past performance on the above contracts.

(3) Email attached Past Performance Questionnaire (Appendix 1 to this Section) to all past performance references listed above and instruct them to return completed questionnaire directly to:

Kelly Palmer at kpalmer@blm.gov

4. Price Evaluation

a. If negotiations are conducted, they will be with all offerors in the competitive range, price and other factors considered. The importance of price will be in accordance with the above evaluation factors. However, an excessively high priced proposal which is considered competitive technically may not be included in the competitive range for negotiations. Award of contract may or may not be made to the offeror with the lowest price proposal. The right is reserved to award a contract on other than the lowest price basis, if a higher priced proposal is rated significantly higher in quality than any other, and the higher quality performance is considered vital to the successful completion of this program. Proposed prices will be reviewed for the following:

i) Degree to which proposed price accurately reflects the technical approach proposed by the Contractor;

ii) Degree to which proposed price includes all reasonable measures to ensure quality technical effort with maximum utilization of resources at the optimum expenditure levels; and

iii) Adequacy of the supporting rationale to explain and justify individual price elements.

PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

The following is established as the specific information and format required for any proposal submitted. Incomplete proposals are not acceptable. Each offeror may submit only one complete proposal package.

a. To aid in the evaluation process, proposals shall be complete, comprehensive and clearly presented.

Proposals shall be neat, indexed (cross indexed as appropriate) and assembled in an orderly manner.

Elaborate artwork, expensive paper/binding, and expensive visual and other presentation aids are neither necessary nor desired. All pages of each part shall be appropriately numbered and identified with the Request for Proposal (RFP) number.

b. Proposals shall include:

(1) A complete proposal consists of the following:

(a) Part I - Past Performance, unlimited pages, one (1) reference from each customer required.

(b) Considerations include the identification of all personnel available to do the work, their level of training and expertise.

EXECUTED REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS. This part shall contain the following, signed original, contract documents:

a. Solicitation/Contract Award Document, SF 1449.

b. Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract, SF 30

DEBRIEFING OF UNSUCCESSFUL OFFERORS

a. Successful or unsuccessful offerors may request debriefings by providing a written request to the Contracting Officer in accordance with FAR 15.506(a) (1). Debriefings shall be conducted when an offeror is deleted from the competitive range or after notice of award.

b. Debriefings are conducted with the goal of identifying to unsuccessful offerors where changes can be made to improve future participation. To that end, debriefings requested will be conducted with only one offeror at a time. Offerors requesting a debriefing shall provide their questions in writing in advance of the debriefing. The debriefing shall be confined to a discussion of the offeror’s proposal, its strong and weak points in relation to the requirements of the solicitation.

RESPONSIVENESS.

The following documents will be evaluated for responsiveness, completeness and compliance with requirements of the Request for Proposal. Incomplete items may be basis for rejection.

a. A signed copy of the solicitation contract award document, SF 1449.

b. Acknowledgment of all amendments, SF 30

c. Completed Representation and Instructions.

PRE-AWARD SURVEY OF PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTOR.

a. If your response to this solicitation is favorably considered, a survey team may contact your facility to determine your ability to perform. Current financial statements and other pertinent data should be available for Government review at that time if not already on file with the office having cognizance over your facility. Examples of the areas that may be investigated and evaluated are listed below:

(1) Technical Capability

(2) Production Capability

(3) Security Clearance

(4) Labor Resources

(5) Performance Record

(6) Other as Appropriate

b. Offerors are advised that accomplishment of this survey is a part of the evaluation process and is not to be construed as an indication that an Offeror will receive or is in the best position to receive the award.

DISPOSITION OF UNSUCCESSFUL PROPOSALS

In compliance with FAR Subpart 4.8, the Government will retain one hard copy of all unsuccessful proposals. Extra copies of such unsuccessful proposals will be destroyed by the Government.

AWARD WITHOUT DISCUSSIONS

(a) The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, each initial offer should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the contracting officer to be necessary.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

Appendix I

EVALUATION ASSESSMENT AND PROCEDURES

The evaluation will use the following rating system:

1. The attached questionnaire shall be utilized in the evaluation process of each past performance evaluation.

After each factor has been rated in a particular section the evaluator will assign an overall risk rating to the section. The following criteria shall be considered when rating each part of the questionnaire:

Exceptional (E) Performance meets all or exceeds many of the contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were highly effective.

Very Good (VG) Performance meets all or exceeds some of the contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were effective.

Satisfactory (S) Performance meets contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor appear or were satisfactory.

Marginal (M) Performance does not meet some contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed reflects a serious problem for which the contractor has not yet identified corrective actions or the contractor’s proposed actions appear only marginally effective.

Unsatisfactory (U) Performance does not meet most contractual requirements and recovery is not likely in a timely manner. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains serious problem(s) for which the contractor’s corrective actions appear or were ineffective.

Unknown (N/A) Did not observe performance in this area.

2. Please respond to the following questions regarding the contractor’s past performance. For all ratings, please provide a narrative explaining how the contractor either exceeded your requirement or how the contractor failed to meet your requirement. If the contractor had problems in a specific area, but you determined them not to have had an impact to the mission, please state such in you narrative remarks.

PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Identification

a. Contractor’s Name: ________________________________________

b. Contract Number: _________________________________________

c. Program Title: _____________________________________________

d. Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price____ Fixed Price Incentive____ Cost Plus Award Fee____ Cost Plus Incentive Fee____ Other ____

e. Period of Performance: ______________________________________

f. Total Contract Dollar Value (as of this date):_____________________

g. Total Number of Contractor Personnel (as of this date): ____________

h. Brief Description of Contracted Item(s) or Service(s):

2. Please respond to the following questions regarding the contractor’s past performance. For all ratings, please provide a narrative explaining how the contractor either exceeded your requirement or how the contractor failed to meet your requirement. If the contractor had problems in a specific area, but you determined them to have not had an impact to the mission, please state as such in your narrative remarks.

a. How would you rate the contractor’s overall performance in terms of quality, timeliness, professionalism, and courtesy?

Exceptional Very Good Satisfactory Marginal Unsatisfactory Unknown Narrative:

b. How would you rate the overall quality and reliability of the service performed by the contractor?

Exceptional Very Good Satisfactory Marginal Unsatisfactory Unknown

Narrative:

c. How would you rate the offeror’s emphasis on customer satisfaction?

Exceptional Very Good Satisfactory Marginal Unsatisfactory Unknown

Narrative:

d. How would you rate the contractor’s equipment used for service provided?

Exceptional Very Good Satisfactory Marginal Unsatisfactory Unknown

Narrative:

e. Please rate the contractor’s effectiveness in managing and resolving problems.

Exceptional Very Good Satisfactory Marginal Unsatisfactory Unknown

Narrative:

f. Please rate the contractor’s overall compliance with the contract terms and conditions.

Exceptional Very Good Satisfactory Marginal Unsatisfactory Unknown

Narrative:

g. Delivery Schedule: How well did the contractor meet required schedule?

Exceptional Very Good Satisfactory Marginal Unsatisfactory Unknown

Narrative:

h. How well did the contractor plan for and execute quality control?

Exceptional Very Good Satisfactory Marginal Unsatisfactory Unknown

Narrative:

i. How effective was the contractor in identifying and resolving problem areas?

Exceptional Very Good Satisfactory Marginal Unsatisfactory Unknown

Narrative:

j. How effective is the contractor’s local management team and were they effective in hiring qualified and experienced employees?

Exceptional Very Good Satisfactory Marginal Unsatisfactory Unknown Narrative:

k. If applicable, did the contractor effectively manage the Small Business subcontracting plan?

Yes (please explain) No (please explain)

Narrative:

l. If applicable, did the contractor successfully meet established Small Business subcontracting plan goals?

Yes (please explain) No (please explain)

Narrative:

m. If Small Business subcontracting goals were not met, did the contractor demonstrate a good faith effort to meet the projected goals as identified in the approved plan Yes (please explain)

No (please explain) Narrative:

n. Based on your judgment of the contractor’s performance; would you award the contractor another service contract? Yes (please explain) No (please explain) Narrative:

o. What were the contractor's strong points, if any, and what did you like best about their performance?

Narrative:

p. What were the contractor's weak points, if any, and what did you like least about their performance?

Narrative:

q. Please rate overall customer satisfaction with the contractor's performance.

Exceptional Very Good Satisfactory Marginal Unsatisfactory Unknown

Narrative:

3. The following information will help us track the responses received, as well as resolve whatever differences may arise between your perception of the contractor’s performance and the contractor’s perception of their performance.

a. Evaluator’s Name:

b. Title:

c. Telephone Number:

d. Organization, Office Symbol, and Address:

e. Length of involvement in the contract:

f. Date of questionnaire completion:

4. Again, thank you for your time and effort in assisting us with our requirement.

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