Sol_140P5323Q0011.pdf

140P5323Q0011

1. REQUEST NO.

5a. ISSUED BY

NAME

a. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON

OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG.1

RATING

6. DELIVERY BY (Date)

7. DELIVERY

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

PAGE OF PAGES

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL: (No collect calls)

TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

8. TO:

b. COMPANY

e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

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

02/24/2023 0040607354

1 1

107 Park Headquarters Road Gatlinburg TN 37738

NPS, SER - North MABO 09/15/2023

NPS, Cape Hatteras NS

Outer Banks Group 1401 National Park Drive

Manteo

NC 27954

470 .36-7.9167William Leady

03/17/2023 1700 ED

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)X

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

Title: 2023 CAHA Predator Management Location: Dare & Hyde County, NC Provide services as described in the attached Statement of Work.

00010 CAHA Predator Managment 2023 Product/Service Code: F019 Product/Service Description: NATURAL

RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- OTHER WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT

Delivery: 09/15/2023 Period of Performance: 02/15/2023 to 09/15/2023

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

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

a. NAME OF QUOTER

AREA CODE

NUMBER

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

b. TELEPHONE are are not attached

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

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

02032004TABLE OF

CONTENTS

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

B.1 – Contract Price Schedule

SECTION C – DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

C.1 – Specifications

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 – 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 – 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

F.2 – 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (Apr 1984)

F.3 – Deliverable (Post-Award): Contractor’s Daily Logs

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 – Contract Administration

G.2 – 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (Sep 2011)

G.3 – Correspondence

G.4 – Appointment of Contractor Representative/Superintendent

G.5 – Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (Apr 2013)

G.6 – Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (Dec 2015)

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 – Interpretation of Contract – Notice of Ambiguities

H.2 – Workers Compensation

H.3 – Site Specific Safety and Health Plan

H.4 – Option for additional Services—Separately Priced Line Items

H.5 – Direct Award under the 8(a) Program

H.6 – Key Personnel

H.7 – Seasonal Shutdown

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 – 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

I.2 –1452.203-70 Restrictions on Endorsements – Department of the Interior (Jul 1996)

I.3 – 1452.204-70 Release of Claims – Department of the Interior (Jul 1996)

I.4 – 1452.215-70 Examination of Records by the Department of the Interior (Apr 1984)

I.5 – 1452.228-70 Liability Insurance – Department of the Interior (Jul 1996)

I.6 – 1452.236-70 Prohibition Against Use of Lead-Based Paint – Department of the Interior (Jul 1996)

I.7 – 1452.237-70 Information Collection – Department of the Interior (Jul 1996)

I.8 – 52.219-17 Section 8(a) Award (Jan 2017)

I.9 – 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA Designated Items (May 2008)

I.10 – Archeological Findings

I.11 – Conduct of Operations

SECTION J – LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

J.1 – Attachments

SECTION K – REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

K.1 – 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

K.2 – 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (Oct 2018)

K.3 – 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018)

Section B – Supplies or Services and Prices

B.1 – Contract Price Schedule

Section C – Descriptions and Specifications

C.1 – Specifications

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, materials, equipment, services and appurtenances as necessary to successfully complete the work in accordance with the following documents, which are incorporated into this solicitation:

• Specifications (see Section J, Attachment 001)

Section D – Packaging and Marking

There are no clauses in this section.

Section E – Inspection and Acceptance

There are no clauses in this section.

Section F – Deliveries or Performance

F.1 – 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://www.acquisition.gov/far

Clause Title Date 52.242-14 Suspension of Work Apr 1984

Section G – Contract Administration Data

G.1 – Contract Administration The Contracting Officer with overall responsibility for this contract will be:

William Leady Contracting Officer 470.367.9167 william_leady@nps.gov

G.2 – 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (Sep 2011)

(a) The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to enter into or terminate this contract, modify any term or condition of this contract, waive any requirement of this contract, or accept nonconforming work.

(b) The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at time of award. The COR will be responsible for technical monitoring of the contractor's performance and deliveries. The COR will be appointed in writing, and a copy of the appointment will be furnished to the Contractor. Changes to this delegation will be made by written changes to the existing appointment or by issuance of a new appointment.

mailto:william_leady@nps.gov

(c) The COR is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:

(1) Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract, contract modification, or notice of intent that changes or may change this contract;

(2) Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;

(3) Make any final decision on any contract matter subject to the Disputes Clause;

(4) Terminate, for any reason, the Contractor's right to proceed;

(5) Obligate in any way, the payment of money by the Government.

(d) The Contractor shall comply with the written or oral direction of the Contracting Officer or authorized representative(s) acting within the scope and authority of the appointment memorandum. The Contractor need not proceed with direction that it considers to have been issued without proper authority. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, with as much detail as possible, when the COR has taken an action or has issued direction (written or oral) that the Contractor considers to exceed the COR's appointment, within 3 days of the occurrence. Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the Contractor assumes all costs, risks, liabilities, and consequences of performing any work it is directed to perform that falls within any of the categories defined in paragraph (c) prior to receipt of the Contracting Officer's response issued under paragraph (e) of this clause.

(e) The Contracting Officer shall respond in writing within 30 days to any notice made under paragraph (d) of this clause. A failure of the parties to agree upon the nature of a direction, or upon the contract action to be taken with respect thereto, shall be subject to the provisions of the Disputes clause of this contract.

(f) The Contractor shall provide copies of all correspondence to the Contracting Officer and the

COR.

(g) Any action(s) taken by the Contractor, in response to any direction given by any person acting on behalf of the Government or any Government official other than the Contracting Officer or the COR acting within his or her appointment, shall be at the Contractor's risk.

G.3 – Correspondence

Copies of all correspondence and written notices between the Contracting Officer’s Representative and the Contractor shall be sent to the cognizant Contract Officer by email shall state the contract number in the subject line of the email.

G.4 – Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (Apr 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:

• The Contractor must upload their actual business invoice along with the NPS Pay

Estimate Form as an attachment when submitting their payment request through the IPP system.

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.

G.5 – Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (Dec 2015)

1) FAR 42.1502 directs all Federal agencies to collect past performance information on contracts. The Department of the Interior (DOI) has implemented the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to comply with this regulation.

One or more past performance evaluations will be conducted in order to record your contract performance as required by FAR 42.15.

http://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:ippgroup@bos.frb.org

2) The past performance evaluation process is a totally paperless process using CPARS.

CPARS is a web-based system that allows for electronic processing of the performance evaluation report. Once the report is processed, it is available in the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) for Government use in evaluating past performance as part of a source selection action.

3) We request that you furnish the Contracting Officer (CO) with the name, position title, phone number, and email address for each person designated to have access to your firm’s past performance evaluation(s) for the contract no later than 30 days after award.

Each person granted access will have the ability to provide comments in the Contractor portion of the report and state whether or not the Contractor agrees with the evaluation, before returning the report to the Assessing Official (AO). Information in the report must be protected as source selection sensitive information not releasable to the public.

4) When your Contractor Representative(s) are registered in CPARS, they will receive an automatically generated email with detailed login instructions. Further details, systems requirements, and training information for CPARS is available at https://www.cpars.gov/.

5) Within 60 days after the end of a performance period, the AO will complete an interim or final past performance evaluation, and the report will be accessible at https://www.cpars.gov/.

a) Contractor Representatives may then provide comments in response to the evaluation, or return the evaluation without comment.

b) Your comments should focus on objective facts in the AO's narrative and should provide your views on the causes and ramifications of the assessed performance.

c) All information provided should be reviewed for accuracy prior to submission.

d) If you elect not to provide comments, please acknowledge receipt of the evaluation by indicating "No comment" in the space provided, and then selecting “Accept the Ratings and Close the Evaluation”.

e) Your response is due within 60 calendar days after receipt of the CPAR. On day 15, the evaluation will become available in PPIRS-RC marked as “Pending” with or without comments and whether or not it has been closed.

f) If you do not sign and submit the CPAR within 60 days, it will automatically be returned to the Government and will be annotated: "The report was delivered/received by the contractor on (date). The contractor neither signed nor offered comment in response to this assessment."

6) The following guidelines apply concerning your use of the past performance evaluation:

a) Protect the evaluation as source selection information. After review, transmit the evaluation by completing and submitting the form through CPARS. If for some reason you are unable to view and/or submit the form through CPARS, contact the CO for instructions.

b) Strictly control access to the evaluation within your organization. Ensure the evaluation is never released to persons or entities outside of your control.

c) Prohibit the use of or reference to evaluation data for advertising, promotional material, pre-award surveys, responsibility determinations, production readiness reviews, or other similar purposes.

7) If you wish to discuss a past performance evaluation, you should request a meeting in writing to the CO no later than seven days following your receipt of the evaluation. The meeting will be held in person or via telephone or other means during your 60-day review period.

http://www.cpars.gov/ http://www.cpars.gov/ http://www.cpars.gov/

8) A copy of the completed past performance evaluation will be available in CPARS for your viewing and for Government use supporting source selection actions after it has been finalized.

Section H – Special Contract Requirements

H.1 – Interpretation of Contract – Notice of Ambiguities

(a) This written contract and any and all identified writings or documents incorporated by reference herein or physically attached hereto constitute the parties' complete agreement and no other prior or contemporaneous agreements either written or oral shall be considered to change, modify or contradict it. Any ambiguity in the contract will not be strictly construed against the drafter of the contract language but shall be resolved by applying the most reasonable interpretation under the circumstances, giving full consideration to the intentions of the parties at the time of contracting.

(b) It shall be the obligation of the Contractor to exercise due diligence to discover and to bring to the attention of the Contracting Officer at the earliest possible time any ambiguities, discrepancies, inconsistencies, or conflicts in or between the specifications and the applicable drawings or other documents incorporated. Failure to comply with such obligation shall be deemed a waiver and release of any and all claims for extra costs or delay arising out of such ambiguities, discrepancies, inconsistencies, and conflicts.

H.2 – Workers Compensation

The Contractor is required to be insured against liability for workmen's compensation.

WAGE DETERMINATION

In the performance of this contract the Contractor shall comply with the requirements of U.S.

Department of Labor Wage Determination number: 2015-4407,Dare & Hyde County which is located online via https://beta.sam.gov

Section I – Contract Clauses

I.1 – 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):

Clause

Title

Date

52.202-1 Definitions Nov 2013 52.203-3 Gratuities Apr 1984 https://beta.sam.gov/wage-determination/NC20200062/0?index=wd&keywords=&is_active=true&sort=-modifiedDate&date_filter_index=0&date_rad_selection=date&wdType=dbra&construction_type=Building&state=NC&county=16168&page=1

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees May 2014 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government JUN 2020

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures May 2014 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for

Illegal or Improper Activity May 2014

52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity

May 2014

52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions

JUN 2020

52.203-14 Display of Hotline Posters Nov 2021

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirements To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

Apr 2014

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements

Jan 2017

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper

May 2011

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards

JUN 2020

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance Oct 2018 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When

Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

Nov 2021

52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

Oct 2018

52.215-2 Audit and Records -- Negotiation Jun 2020 52.215-8 Order of Precedence -- Uniform Contract Format Oct 1997 52.215-19 Notification of Ownership Changes Oct 1997 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns Oct 2022 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting Oct 2022 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards AUG 2018 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires MAY2014

52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation Oct 2022 52.222-3 Convict Labor Jun 2003 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act -

Overtime Compensation May 2018

52.222-7 Withholding of Funds May 2014 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records Jul 2021 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees Jul 2005 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements Feb 1988 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) May 2014 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment May 2014 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards Feb 1988

52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility May 2014 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities Apr 2015 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity Sep 2016 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans Jun 2020

52.222-36 Affirmative Action For Workers with Disabilities June 2020 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans Jun 2020 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National

Labor Relations Act Dec 2010

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons Oct 2020

52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification May 2022 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 14026 Jan 2022 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 Jan 2022 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under

Service And Construction Contracts Sep 2013

52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data—Alternate I

Jul 1995

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information May 2011

52.223-6 Drug Free Workplace May 2001 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products May 2020 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in

Service and Construction Contracts Aug 2018

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

June 2020

52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification Apr 1984

52.224-2 Privacy Act Apr 1984 52.225-5 Trade Agreements Dec 2022 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases Feb 2021 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent Jun 2020 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright

Infringement Dec 2007

52.228-1 Bid Guarantee Sep 1996 52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation Jan 1997 52.228-11 Pledges of Assets Feb 2021 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds May 2014 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit Nov 2014 52.229-3 Federal, State And Local Taxes Feb 2013 52.232-16 Progress Payments Nov 2021 52.232-17 Interest May 2014 52.232-23 Assignment Of Claims May 2014 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- System for

Award Management Oct 2018

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations Jun 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors Dec 2013

52.233-1 Disputes May 2014 52.233-3 Protest After Award Aug 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim Oct 2004

52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work Apr 1984 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities Nov 1991 52.236-8 Other Contracts Apr 1984 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements Apr 1984

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas Apr 1984 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion Apr 1984 52.236-13 Accident Prevention Nov 1991 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services Apr 1984 52.236-17 Layout of Work Apr 1984 52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements OCT2016

52.242-13 Bankruptcy Jul 1995 52.243-4 Changes Jun 2007 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items Jan 2019 52.245-1 Government Property Jan 2017 52.245-9 Use and Charges Apr 2012 52.249-2 Alt I Termination for Convenience of the Government

(Fixed-Price) Sep 1996

52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms Jan 1991

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days;

provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 60 months.

I.2 –1452.203-70 Restrictions on Endorsements – Department of the Interior (Jul 1996)

The Contractor shall not refer to contracts awarded by the Department of the Interior in commercial advertising, as defined in FAR 31.205-1, in a manner which states or implies that the product or service provided is approved or endorsed by the Government, or is considered by the Government to be superior to other products or services. This restriction is intended to avoid the appearance of preference by the Government toward any product or service. The Contractor may request the Contracting Officer to make a determination as to the propriety of promotional material.

I.3 – 1452.204-70 Release of Claims – Department of the Interior (Jul 1996)

After completion of work and prior to final payment, the Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with a release of claims against the United States relating to this contract. The Release of Claims form (DI-137) shall be used for this purpose. The form provides for exception of specified claims from operation of the release.

I.4 – 1452.215-70 Examination of Records by the Department of the Interior (Apr 1984)

For purposes of the Audit and Records - Negotiation clause of this contract (FAR 52.215-2), the Secretary of the Interior, the Inspector General, and their duly authorized representative(s) from the Department of the Interior shall have the same access and examination rights as the Comptroller General of the United States.

of residential structures under this contract or any resulting subcontracts.

I.5 – 1452.237-70 Information Collection – Department of the Interior (Jul 1996)

If performance of this contract requires the contractor to collect information on identical items from ten or more public respondents, no action shall be taken or funds expended in the solicitation or collection of such information until the contractor has received from the Contracting Officer written notification that approval has been obtained from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980. The Contractor agrees to provide all information requested by the Contracting Officer which is necessary to obtain approval from OMB.

I.8 – Archeological Findings

(a) Petroglyphs, artifacts, burial grounds or remains, structural features, ceremonial, domestic, and archeological objects of any nature, historic or prehistoric, found within the construction area, are the property of and will be removed only by the Government. Should Contractor's operations uncover or his employees find any archeological remains, Contractor shall suspend operations at the site of discovery; notify Contracting Officer immediately of the findings; and continue operations in other areas. Included with the notification shall be a brief statement of the location and details of the findings. Should the temporary suspension of work at the site result in delays, or the discovery site require archeological studies resulting in delays or additional work for Contractor, he will be compensated by an equitable adjustment under the General Provisions of the Contract.

I.9 – Conduct of Operations

At all times the Contractor shall conduct his organization in conformance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior for the National Park Service, and with such appropriate regulations as the Superintendent may prescribe. Work on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays or at night may be performed only with the prior consent of the Contracting Officer. No signs or advertisements (except those specified herein) shall be displayed within the park except with approval of the Contracting Officer.

52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

Section J – List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments

J.1 – Attachments

The following attachments are furnished herein and form a part of the solicitation/contract:

Attachment Number List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments

001 Statement of Work – 2 pages

002 Form 1: Past Performance Questionnaire – 1 page 003 Form 2: Relevant Prior Experience 3 pages 004 SCA Wages -13 pages 005 Contract Price Schedule- 1 page

Section K – Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors

K.1 – 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):

Provision Title Date 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require

Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation

Jan 2017

K.2 – 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (Oct 2018)

(a)

(1) The North American Industry classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 114210.

(2) The small business size standard is $7.5M.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)

(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[_] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

[_] (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)

(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements—Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations— Representation.

(vii) 52.209-5; Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(viii) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(ix) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(x) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I).

This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(xii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xiii) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xiv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xvi) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xvii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA- designated items.

(xviii) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.

(xix) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xx) 52.225-4, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225- 3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $80,317, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $80,317 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxi) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiii) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certification.

This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

(i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

(ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

(iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

(iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Certification.

(v) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Certification.

(vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (Alternate I only).

(vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

(viii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

K.3 – 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— “Administrative proceeding” means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceeding at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables.

“Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000” means—

(1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options;

and https://www.sam.gov/

(2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules).

“Principal” means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager;

head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

(b) The offeror [_] has [_] does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000.

(c) If the offeror checked “has” in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information:

(1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions:

(i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction.

(ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more.

(iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in—

(A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or

(B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000.

(iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision.

(2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence.

(d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management via https://www.sam.gov (see 52.204-7).

https://www.sam.gov/

Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors

L.1 – 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://www.acquisition.gov/far

Provision Title Date 52.204-7 System for Award Management Oct 2018 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal Aug 1999 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Competitive Acquisition Jan 2017

L.3 – 1452.215-71 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information – Department of the Interior (Apr 1984)

(a) Definitions. For the purposes of this provision and the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552), the following terms shall have the meaning set forth below:

(1) “Trade Secret” means an unpatented, secret, commercially valuable plan, appliance, formula, or process, which is used for making, preparing, compounding, treating or processing articles or materials which are trade commodities.

(2) “Confidential commercial or financial information” means any business information (other than trade secrets) which is exempt from the mandatory disclosure requirement of the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552. Exemptions from mandatory disclosure which may be applicable to business information contained in proposals include exemption (4), which covers “commercial and financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential,” and exemption (9), which covers “geological and geophysical information, including maps, concerning wells.”

(b) If the offeror, or its subcontractor(s), believes that the proposal contains trade secrets or confidential commercial or financial information exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, (5 U.S.C. 552), the cover page of each copy of the proposal shall be marked with the following legend:

“The information specifically identified on pages ______ of this proposal constitutes trade secrets or confidential commercial and financial information which the offeror believes to be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. The offeror requests that this information not be disclosed to the public, except as may be required by law. The offeror also requests that this information not be used in whole or part by the government for any purpose other than to evaluate the proposal, except that if a contract is awarded to the offeror as a result of or in connection with the submission of the proposal, the Government shall have the right to use the information to the extent provided in the contract.”

(c) The offeror shall also specifically identify trade secret information and confidential commercial and financial information on the pages of the proposal on which it appears and shall mark each such page with the following legend:

“This page contains trade secrets or confidential commercial and financial information which the offeror believes to be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act and which is subject to the legend contained on the cover page of this proposal.”

(d) Information in a proposal identified by an offeror as trade secret information or confidential commercial and financial information shall be used by the Government only for the purpose of evaluating the proposal, except that (i) if a contract is awarded to the offeror as a result of or in connection with submission of the proposal, the Government shall have the right to use the information as provided in the contract, and (ii) if the same information is obtained from another source without restriction it may be used without restriction.

(e) If a request under the Freedom of Information Act seeks access to information in a proposal identified as trade secret information or confidential commercial and financial information, full consideration will be given to the offeror's view that the information constitutes trade secrets or confidential commercial or financial information. The offeror will also be promptly notified of the request and given an opportunity to provide additional evidence and argument in support of its position, unless administratively unfeasible to do so. If it is determined that information claimed by the offeror to be trade secret information or confidential commercial or financial information is not exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, the offeror will be notified of this determination prior to disclosure of the information.

(f) The Government assumes no liability for the disclosure or use of information contained in a proposal if not marked in accordance with paragraphs (b) and (c) of this provision. If a request under the Freedom of Information Act is made for information in a proposal not marked in accordance with paragraphs (b) and (c) of this provision, the offeror concerned shall be promptly notified of the request and given an opportunity to provide its position to the Government. However, failure of an offeror to mark information contained in a proposal as trade secret information or confidential commercial or financial information will be treated by the Government as evidence that the information is not exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, absent a showing that the failure to mark was due to unusual or extenuating circumstances, such as a showing that the offeror had intended to mark, but that markings were omitted from the offeror's proposal due to clerical error.

L.4 – 1452.233-2 Service of Protest – Department of the Interior (Deviation) (Jul 1996)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from:

Hand-Carried Address:

Great Smoky Mountains National Park North Administrative Service Unit 107 Park Headquarters Road Gatlinburg, TN 37738

Mailing Address:

Great Smoky Mountains National Park North Administrative Service Unit 107 Park Headquarters Road Gatlinburg, TN 37738

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(c) A copy of the protest served on the Contracting Officer shall be simultaneously furnished by the protester to the Department of the Interior Assistant Solicitor, Acquisitions and Intellectual Property, 1849 C Street, NW, Room 6511, Washington, DC 20240.

L.5 – 52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

L.6 – Instructions for the Submission of Offers and Other Information

a. Instructions for the Submission of Offers and Other Information

One original shall be submitted and shall include the following:

1. Standard Form 18:. An official having the authority to contractually bind the offeror’s company must sign the SF 18 in accordance with the procedures prescribed in FAR 4.102.

2. Section B, Contract Price Schedule Enter the proposed dollar amount for each line item on

Contract Price Schedule.

3. Offeror must submit a technical proposal which shall include the technical approach and shall be organized into the sections listed below:

1) Technical Capability

Qualifications- The offeror shall provide documentation of qualifications to meet the requirements within this evaluation criterion to include the following:

a. Provide evidence that demonstrates experience that must include similar work in type and complexity in comparison to the work outlined in the solicitation within the last three (3) years.

Contractor and/or subcontractor must demonstrate experience that must include similar work in type and complexity in comparison to the work outlined in the solicitation.

2) Past Performance:

a. Complete Past Performance Form

4. Complete Relevant Prior Experience Form, form that is attached to the solicitation (see Section

J, Attachments). Relevant Prior Experience Form- provide at least 3 projects within the last 3 years showing successful completion by your company. Provide the project title, project location, the project dollar value, and any other relevant project information you would like to provide.

Provide the name of the Owner or Inspector, phone number as a reference.

5. Acknowledgement of Amendments: Acknowledge all RFQ amendments (if any are posted) using one of the methods set forth in Block 11 of the…