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140P5122Q0049

1. REQUEST NO.

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c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

06/14/2022 0040574536

1 15

100 Alabama St., SW 1924 Building Atlanta GA 30303-8701

NPS SER EAST MABO

09/09/2022

NPS, Natchez NHP

1 Melrose/Montebello Parkway

Natchez

MS 39120-3801

404 507-5747Edward Dingle

07/01/2022 1700 ED

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)X

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

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Legacy Doc #: NPS Period of Performance: 07/11/2022 to 09/09/2022

00010 Remove selected trees of concern, trim others, prune and clean affected areas at Natchez National Historical Park Natchez, MS per the attached statement of work (SOW).

Product/Service Code: F014 Product/Service Description: NATURAL

RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- TREE THINNING

Delivery: 09/09/2022

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations

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b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

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16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

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a. NAME OF QUOTER

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STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Services

FAR 12.603

Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation Number: 140P5119Q0049 Posted Date: June 14, 2022 Original Response Date: July 01, 2019 Current Response Date: July 01, 2019 Product or Service Code: F014 Set Aside: 100% Small Business NAICS Code: 115310

Contracting Office Address:

National Park Service East Buying Office 100 Alabama St. SW, Building 1924, 5th Floor Atlanta, GA 30303

Description:

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial items prepared in accordance with the format outlined in FAR Subpart 12.6. Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

The National Park Service, East Buying Office has a requirement to remove selected trees of concern, trim others, prune and clean affected areas at Natchez National Historical Park Natchez, MS. This solicitation is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-06.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 115310; Support Activities for Forestry, with a small business size standard of $8,000,000.00. The Product Service Code (PSC) is F014; Tree Thinning Services.

In accordance with FAR Subpart 28, a certificate of insurance is required, and coverage must be at a minimum of: $200,000 per person; $500,000 per occurrence; and $20,000 per property. The insurance certificate must be submitted within 10 calendar days of receipt of the award.

The contractor must have current Representation and Certifications in SAM.gov, submitted with quote.

The Government contemplates the award of a single Firm-Fixed Price Contract using the best value – Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures. All eligible and responsible sources may submit a proposal, which if timely received, shall be considered by the Agency. Companies must have valid Unique Entity ID (UEI) and Cage Code numbers and be registered with System for Award Management (www.sam.gov). SAM.gov offers free services. An offeror must ensure that they are self-certified under NAICS Code 115310 in the Representations and Certifications portion of SAM.gov. The basis of award is the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Award will be made to the responsible respondent pursuant to FAR subpart 9.1.

SITE VISIT INFORMATION:

Point of Contact:

Jason W. Sneed, Project Manager Natchez National Historical Park 1 Melrose/Montebello Parkway Natchez, MS 39120 Email: jason_steed@nps.gov Telephone: Office (601) 442-7049 x15 Cell (470) 456-9879

All interested companies shall provide proposals for the following:

Services:

Statement of Work

1. SCOPE

The contractor shall provide all equipment and services necessary to remove selected trees of concern, trim others, prune and clean affected areas per attached site map and reference notes.

2. BACKGROUND

Melrose, an 1840s antebellum mansion with original outbuildings, is one unit of Natchez National Historical Park. The contract will address the health and aesthetics of the trees through estate. The Park has designated trees of concern for complete removal and others for trimming/pruning to promote overall health. Limbs touching historic buildings and structures shall be appropriately pruned in consultation with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), park Chief of Facilities and park Superintendent to protect both the historic tree and building/structure. Only qualified arborists and those with sensitivity and/or training with historic trees will work on living trees. Trees that have died, are standing dead, or have fallen over shall be removed. Fallen limbs and debris piles of fallen trees due to storms shall be removed throughout the landscape.

3. PROJECT SCOPE

1. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment and sufficient personnel for selected maintenance and all related incidental work as in accordance with the bid schedule and statement of services stated herein. Therefore, any items not specifically noted, but necessary for performance in accordance with accepted industry standards, shall be furnished under this contract.

2. Contractor will provide all road signs and markers per DOT standards, to allow safe passage of visitors and employees.

3. No ground disturbance is authorized. Trees shall be cut flat and as close to ground as possible with no mechanical grinding of stumps.

4. Grounds shall be smooth and free of equipment ruts, felling marks, and removal voids upon work completion and restored to previous elevations prior to work defined in this contract.

5. All equipment, material and waste removed or generated by work of this contract shall be properly disposed of offsite by the contractor. Contractor shall be responsible for security of equipment used.

6. All historic trees dating to the period of significance shall be preserved to the degree feasible to ensure the integrity of the cultural landscapes.

7. Contractor shall verify the quantity of materials needed to complete the task identified in this statement of work (SOW).

8. Contractor shall provide a work site and environment that is safe for employees, for visitors to the mailto:jason_steed@nps.gov

Park, and NPS staff. The work area shall be cordoned off (if necessary) and secure.

9. Contractor shall leave the worksite clean and free of construction debris.

10. All work shall be performed Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm. No work will be performed on weekends or federal holidays without prior approval.

11. Contractor and employee parking and equipment storage areas shall be designated by the Park.

No company signs shall be installed on government property. Smoking and eating will be performed in areas designated by the Park. Employees shall wear appropriate clothing at all times.

12. Contractors shall notify NPS staff of scheduled site visits to ensure access to secure areas.

13. If there is any sign of artifacts or structural components such as bricks are discovered in the course of the project, work must stop at once and the condition be called to the attention of the park’s Historian or Curator.

14. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site. Prior to commencement of the project, the Park staff will identify for the contractor potential utilities. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities (including those that are the property of a third party), resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and bill the contractor for any costs which may be incurred. Contractor is responsible for contacting Mississippi 811 to locate water, sewer, or other utilities.

15. Contractor to include a line-item allowance for $3,000 for additional tree removal and/or trimming that may be found during execution of this contract. The contractor shall maintain a daily work log.

The work log shall include the scope of work performed along with any additional work identified, against and up to, the allowance amount. A copy shall be filed with the COR on a weekly basis.

4. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Professional Qualifications:

A. All work shall be under the direction and general supervision of an Arborist(s) certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) who possess verifiable experience and technical competence in tree physiology, identification, diagnosis of disorders, and current tree care and safety practices in accordance with accepted industry standards. The Arborist shall be the primary contact with the Government's technical representative (COR) and shall be responsible for controlling the quality of work and inspecting all completed work to ensure that contract performance requirements are met.

B. An experienced Crew Supervisor(s) shall be present at all times while work is being performed. Said experienced supervisors(s) shall have verifiable work experience as a full-time direct supervisor of shade tree maintenance and climbing work crews.

C. All work around power lines shall be performed by Certified Line Clearance Tree Trimmers in accordance with OSHA 229 CF 1910.269, 1910.331 and ANSI Z133.1- 1994.

D. All tree workers shall, through related training and on the job experience, be familiar with the technical aspects and hazards of tree maintenance work and equipment used in such operations. All tree workers shall abide by any code of ethics or professional conduct established by the National Arborist Association and the International Society of Arboriculture.

E. A list of all crew supervisors and tree workers anticipated as part of the work crews as well as their position (i.e.: certified line clearance tree trimmers, qualified tree trimmers, tree trimmer trainees, and ground personnel not responsible for trimming trees), affiliation with the company, and related training and on the job experience of historic trees shall be submitted.

5. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

A. All equipment shall meet all federal OSHA, state and local safety requirements and shall be properly licensed. This includes equipment such as bucket trucks, aerial lifts, chipper trucks, wood trucks, etc. which may be needed to correctly perform tree pruning and removal in accordance with the statement of services stated herein.

B. A list of the equipment anticipated for use shall be submitted and include the make, model and year manufactured, tag #, if applicable, and date of last inspection.

C. The name or logo of the contractor shall be clearly displayed on all trucks used on the job.

D. Equipment use, transportation, and routes on park property shall be pre-approved before execution. Contractor shall delineate path to work areas to COR for approval prior to performing work. Ground conditions (wet areas, sensitive areas, park operations, events, etc.) may affect equipment use on the property.

F. All equipment and vehicles entering into NPS units shall be free of mud, soil, weeds, seeds, other living organisms, and other such debris that could contain or hold seeds or other propagules. The Contractor shall thoroughly wash all equipment before entry to NPS units. The NPS reserves the right to reject equipment that is dirty and could potentially spread unwanted plants, animals, or substances within the units. Vehicles may require cleaning upon leaving the site.

6. SAFETY

The Contractor agrees that personnel and equipment are subject to safety inspections by the Government while on federal property. The Contractor must comply with all Federal and State OSHA requirements. The contractor shall be responsible for the safety of his employees and equipment, and for any injury or damage done to or by them from any source or cause.

He shall save and hold the United States free from all claims for damages to any and all persons and (or) property arising from the execution of the work covered by these specifications.

The contractor will incorporate traffic control, when necessary, in felling trees near roadways. Traffic control shall meet or exceed the specifications laid out in the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-96, sections 156 Public Traffic and 635 Temporary Traffic Control. Implement protective measures to keep the public out of tree felling areas. The contractor will coordinate with the NPS for road/trail closures.

Work accomplished herein shall meet the requirements and standards set forth by the Wildland Fire Chainsaws S-212.

Accident Prevention The Contractor shall conduct operations to prevent accidents, injuries, and damages. Additionally, the Contractor shall comply with applicable state and local safety, health, and sanitation laws.

Safety Equipment

All Contractor personnel shall use approved personal protective equipment and other safety equipment appropriate for the contract work being performed.

Accident Reporting

The Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer or his/her designated representative of any and all accidents to which the Contractor’s employees are a party or witness as well as any and all accidents involving his/her employees or equipment working under this contract.

Insurance

The Contractor must be insured in accordance with the State of Mississippi regulations. The Government will not be responsible in any way for damage to Contractor’s equipment, vehicles, tools, or materials or the Contractor’s employees and their belongings that are brought onto the Government’s premises, occasioned by fire, theft, accident, or otherwise.

The Government will not accept any liability as a result of Contractor or Contractor employee negligence.

7. PROJECT LOCATION

Melrose Estate site is in Natchez, Mississippi, at 1 Melrose-Montebello Parkway.

8. JOB CONDITIONS

Normal work hours will be between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Any work on weekends or earlier than 8:00 a.m. will have to be arranged in advance through Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) with approval from Contracting Officer (CO).

9. CONTRACT PERFORMANCE PERIOD

Period of Performance for this contract is 45 calendar days.

10. PAYMENT

The Government will conduct inspection upon completion of project work. Final payment will not be made until all noted discrepancies are corrected by the contractor. Full payment will be made upon completion of the project.

10. PROJECT PERSONNEL

Contracting Officer (CO) Name: TBD Email:

Phone:

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Name: TBD Email:

Phone:

Natchez National Historical Park The Melrose Estate

Map Reference Notes

Map Number Description

1 Fell and remove 18" Elm, 12" Oak, 10" Cedar, 18" Hackberry and 10" dead Cedar.

Prune and clean up Cedar at drive split

2 Fell and remove 18" Water Oak inside Woodline 3 Fell and remove 16" Cedar and limbs of concern in 2 adjacent Water Oaks and Catalpa tree 4 Fell and remove large split Elm. Remove both sections as to not disturb ground.

5 Large Magnolia ‐ Remove large storm‐damaged limb, trim back limbs from shrubs, remove all dead/broken limbs. Prune large fig tree 6 Trim limbs that are around Smoke House 7 Remove dead limbs from 2 large Magnolias near Orchard gate; remove dead top in

Cedar 8 Remove 2 dead‐end large limbs from large Live Oak; trim / even up low hanging limbs 9 Remove multiple storm‐damaged limbs on 2 large Magnolia trees 10 Fell and remove large +/‐ 60" hazardous Red Oak 11 Remove 15" dead Eastern Red Cedar, remove dead limbs in adjacent 24" Cedar, remove red bud cluster 12 Prune large Crepe Myrtle 13 Remove dead Dogwood 14 At turn‐around ‐ Remove broken limbs on Crepe Myrtle, remove entire dead Crepe

Myrtle, prune Camellia and trim limbs on Magnolia to allow for sunlight 15 Remove large broken Magnolia, trim Redbud and remove Wisteria 16 Remove all lower limbs on Oak at front of House 17 Remove all storm‐damaged limbs from pine trees at fence 18 Remove large 24" dead tree, trim Cherry Laurels at gate 19 Remove dead Dogwood 20 Remove broken top from large +/‐ 48" Red Oak, clean and remove all downed limbs and debris 21 Trim bottom limbs on Pecan 22 Remove 8" Ligustrum, remove approximately four to five 4" Cherry Laurels

-END OF STATEMENT-

Place of Performance:

Natchez National Historical Park 1 Melrose/Montebello Parkway Natchez, MS 39120

Simplified Acquisition evaluation procedures pursuant to FAR Part 13, will be applied in the evaluation of quotes received. Failure to submit the information called for in this solicitation may render the quote unacceptable. Only those quotes deemed responsive will be evaluated. The Government will award a single firm-fixed price services contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Quoter whose quote conforms to the solicitation requirements and is determined to be the “Best Value”; that is, the lowest priced, technically acceptable quote. Technical acceptability must meet or exceed the standards set for non-price factors. The government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria:

(1) Technical Approach

(2) Past Performance

(3) Price

Technical and Past Performance when combined, are approximately equal to cost or price

Technical Approach: Quoter shall describe a realistic plan, to include the means (labor, equipment, and materials) and methods (plan of work), logical sequencing of activities (including interdependencies of activities, i.e., list of professional qualifications for proposed personnel that will perform the work), and schedule, necessary to successfully complete the work within the required performance period. The plan shall list the specific equipment availability, crew(s) (size and composition) proposed to work concurrently, any other available resources, and daily production rate required in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). A rating of either “Acceptable” or “Unacceptable” will be assigned to this non-price factor. The standard for this factor is met and is acceptable when the responses provided by the Quoter can support a complete understanding of the work to be performed, potential obstacles and mitigation, and the specific requirements that are to be met to successfully complete the contract within the time required. Technical factor shall evaluated on an acceptable or unacceptable basis (See table below).

TECHNICAL CAPABILITY RATINGS:

Past Performance: Respondent shall complete Past Performance Questionnaire(s) that can confirm your company has successfully completed relevant services in the past three years as outlined in the Statement of Work. Offeror shall submit past performance information on three (3) projects of similar scope and magnitude. Past Performance must reflect work that was completed within three (3) years of the solicitation closing date. Past performance information must consist of final performance evaluations of project(s) or project references who can provide performance assessments. References shall consist of officials from the issuing contracting agency who oversaw the performance of the project. The Government reserves the right to obtain past performance information from other sources such as the references and Contractor Performance Assessment Reports (CPARS) and other Federal performance

Technical Acceptable or Unacceptable Ratings

Adjectival Rating Description

Acceptable Quote clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Quote does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

assessments systems but is not limited to these sources. Respondents with no historical record of past performance will receive a Neutral rating. Information required for each project shall include:

Contracting agency/customer Contract number Contract title or meaningful description of services and location Award date Initial award amount Award amount at contract completion Contract Completion Date Actual Completion Date Final performance evaluation with rating or reference information (first and last name, title, office, mailing address, telephone number, and email address) Address any adverse past performance information and explain the corrective actions taken to achieve a successful outcome.

Past performance will be evaluated on an Acceptable or Unacceptable basis in accordance with FAR

15.305 (a)(2).

PAST PERFORMANCE RATING:

Past Performance Acceptable or Unacceptable Rating Method

Adjectival Rating Description Acceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Unacceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government does not have a reasonable expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

Price: A price evaluation will be performed as described in FAR 15-404-1to determine the reasonableness of the proposed price. Reasonableness will be determined considering other competitive prices received and comparison to the independent Government estimate. If multiple contract line items are included in the price schedule, prices will also be evaluated to determine whether any line items are unbalanced. The Respondent shall remit a completed price schedule (Section B). The price shall include a breakdown of all necessary supervision, management, labor, transportation, equipment, materials, any other direct incidental costs, overhead and profit. Offerors are cautioned to distribute costs appropriately.

The price submission will be evaluated but not rated.

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

1. FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items” (Nov 2021)

2. FAR 52.212-2, “Evaluation – Commercial Items” (Nov 2021)

3. FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items” (Nov 2021)

4. FAR 52.217-5, “Evaluation of Options: (Jul 1990) http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items.” If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil (End of provision)

52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items.

As prescribed in 12.301(c), the Contracting Officer may insert a provision substantially as follows:

Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Nov 2021)

(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:

Technical Approach Past Performance Price

(b) Options. RESERVED.

(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)

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Items” (Nov 2021) FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive

Orders” (May 2022)

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

X__ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

X__ (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

http://orca.bpn.gov/ http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

X__ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

X__ (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

X__ (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2018) (E.O. 13126).

X__ (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(28)(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

(29)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015)(38 U.S.C. 4212).

(ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-35.

(30)(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (July 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-36.

_X_ (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

_X_ (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

_X_ (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513).

_X_ (43) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

_X_ (46) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

_X_ (57) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

_X_ (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_X_ (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation. (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall use reasonable care to avoid damaging existing buildings, equipment, and vegetation on the Government installation. If the Contractor's failure to use reasonable care causes damage to any of this property, the Contractor shall replace or repair the damage at no expense to the Government as the Contracting Officer directs. If the Contractor fails or refuses to make such repair or replacement, the Contractor shall be liable for the cost, which may be deducted from the contract price.

(End of clause)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil (End of clause)

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

As prescribed in 52.107(f), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts that include any FAR or supplemental clause with an authorized deviation. Whenever any FAR or supplemental clause is used with an authorized deviation, the contracting officer shall identify it by the same number, title, and date assigned to the clause when it is used without deviation, include regulation name for any supplemental clause, except that the contracting officer shall insert “(Deviation)” after the date of the clause.

Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any National Park Service. (48 CFR _____) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

LOC-DOI ELECTRONIC INVOICING - Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (April 2013)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice [CO to edit and include the documentation required under this contract]: Contractor’s invoice

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email ippgroup@bos.frb.org or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

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LOC-DOI AGENCY PROTESTS - Agency Protests

Insert the provision in all solicitations Agency Protests

(a) Interested parties may request an independent review at a level above the Contracting Officer of protests filed directly with the agency. This review is available as an alternative to consideration of the protest by the Contracting Officer or as an appeal of the Contracting Officer's response to the protest. An interested party may:

(1) Protest to the Contracting Officer;

(2) Protest directly to the Bureau Procurement Chief without first protesting to the Contracting

Officer; or

(3) Appeal a contracting officer’s decision to the Bureau Procurement Chief.

(4) Requests for Bureau Procurement Chief review should be addressed to:

Edward Dingle, Jr.

East Buying Office National Park Service 100 SW Alabama St.

Atlanta, GA 30303 Email: edward_dingle@nps.gov Phone: (404) 507-5747

(c) Requesting independent agency review will not extend the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO’s) timeliness requirements. Any subsequent protest.

All offerors shall submit the following:

1. One (1) copy of company’s capability statement with technical approach

2. Three (3) completed copies of the past performance questionnaire

3. One (1) completed and signed copy of the attached pricing schedule

All offerors shall be sent electronically via e-mail to:

edward_dingle@nps.gov

This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for services as defined herein. The government intends to award a contract as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process, all proposals must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following: offeror, shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).

mailto:edward_dingle@nps.gov

Submission of offerors shall be received not later than 5:00pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) July01, 2022 at edward_dingle@nps.gov. Faxed or hand delivered submissions will not be accepted as part of this solicitation. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Electronic (e-mailed) offers will be the only form of proposal submission accepted for this solicitation.

All questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing no later than 1:00pm EDT June 27, 2022 via e-mail to:

Point of Contact:

Edward Dingle edward_dingle@nps.gov