Sol_140P5422Q0010.pdf

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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

PSS

Homestead FL 33034

40001 SR 9336

DOI, NPS, SER - South MABO

0009060324 CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BYCODE

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488390

SIZE STANDARD:

100.00 % FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED ORPSS

RFPIFB

10. THIS ACQUISITION ISCODE

RFQ

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

13b. RATING

NAICS:

SMALL BUSINESS

03/18/2022 1200 ES

03/14/2022

305-242-7742Marilia Mateo (No collect calls)

INFORMATION CALL:

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

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

140P5422Q0010

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

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

1 12 0040567919OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

TELEPHONE NO.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

St. John VI 00830 1300 Cruz Bay Creek NPS, Virgin Islands NP

15. DELIVER TO

Homestead FL 33034

40001 SR 9336

9. ISSUED BY

7.

2. CONTRACT NO.

EFFECTIVE DATE

$41.50

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)

NPS, SER - South MABO

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

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AMOUNT

23.

UNIT PRICE

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UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

VIRGIN ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK IS IN NEEDED OF

PROCURING PREMIUM UNLEADED FUEL ON AN AS NEEDED

BASIS. THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE IS A BASE PLUS

FOUR (4) OPTION YEARS.

Legacy Doc #: NPS Delivery: 03/20/2023 Period of Performance: 03/21/2022 to 03/20/2027

00010 PREMIUM UNLEADED FUEL

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

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

X

XX

DATED

Marilia Mateo

. 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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AMOUNT

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UNIT PRICE

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UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

Product/Service Code: 9130

Product/Service Description: LIQUID PROPELLANTS

AND FUELS, PETROLEUM BASE

Period of Performance: 03/21/2022 to 03/20/2023

00020 OPTION YEAR 1: 03/21/2023- 03/20/2024

PREMIUM UNLEADED FUEL

(Option Line Item)

03/21/2023

Product/Service Code: 9130

Product/Service Description: LIQUID PROPELLANTS

AND FUELS, PETROLEUM BASE

Period of Performance: 03/21/2023 to 03/20/2024

00030 OPTION YEAR 2: 03/21/2024- 03/20/2025

PREMIUM UNLEADED FUEL

(Option Line Item)

03/21/2024

Product/Service Code: 9130

Product/Service Description: LIQUID PROPELLANTS

AND FUELS, PETROLEUM BASE

Period of Performance: 03/21/2024 to 03/20/2025

00040 OPTION YEAR 3: 03/21/2025- 03/20/2026

PREMIUM UNLEADED FUEL

(Option Line Item)

03/21/2025

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32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

12 2 of

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)

140P5422Q0010

Product/Service Code: 9130

Product/Service Description: LIQUID PROPELLANTS

AND FUELS, PETROLEUM BASE

Period of Performance: 03/21/2025 to 03/20/2026

00050 OPTION YEAR 4: 03/21/2026- 03/20/2027

PREMIUM UNLEADED FUEL

(Option Line Item)

03/21/2026

Product/Service Code: 9130

Product/Service Description: LIQUID PROPELLANTS

AND FUELS, PETROLEUM BASE

Period of Performance: 03/21/2026 to 03/20/2027

Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis

Solicitation Number: 140P5422Q0010

Posted Date: 03/14/2022

Original Response Date: 03/18/2022

Current Response Date: 03/18/2022

Product or Service Code: 9130 (Liquid Propellants and Fuels, Petroleum Base)

Set Aside: Total Small Business

NAICS Code: 488390 (Other Support Activities for

Water Transportation)

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Unleaded Premium Fuel for Virgin Islands National Park (VIIS)

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items FAR 12.603

GENERAL INFORMATION

Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation Number: 140P5422Q0010 Posted Date: 03/14/2022 Original Response Date: 03/15/2022 Current Response Date: 03/18/2022 Product or Service Code: 9130 (Liquid Propellants and Fuels, Petroleum Base) Set Aside: Total Small Business NAICS Code: 488390 (Other Support Activities for Water Transportation)

IMPORTANT DATES

Questions Due: Tuesday, March 15th, 2022 2:00PM EST Quotes Due: Thursday, March 18th, 2022 12:00PM EST

DESCRIPTION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item or service prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this RFQ.

This solicitation is a request for quote (RFQ) per the Scope of Work (SOW) attached and constitutes the only posting for this requirement. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-04, effective 26 January 2022.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. The resultant purchase order will be awarded using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR 15.304. This is a total small business set aside in accordance with FAR 19-502-2. The principle NAICS is 488390, Other Support Activities for Water Transportation. Size standard is $41.5 million dollars. This acquisition may result in a firm fixed price award.

The National Park Service – Interior Region 2 – South Atlantic Gulf – Contracting Office is seeking to award a contract for Unleaded Premium Gasoline Fuel Supply for a Base plus 4 option years for VIIS.

The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price Contract to the firm that provides the best value to the Government based on pricing, delivery and lead time for packing and unpacking, storage units meeting the minimum qualifications, and past performance including similar jobs completed and no active SAM.gov exclusions on record. All items and work completed are to be in accordance with the Statement/Scope of Work (SOW) provided without conducting discussions in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. The resultant contract will be awarded using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.5. Companies must have a valid DUNS number and an active System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) registration. An offeror must ensure that they are self-certified under NAICS 488390 in the Representations and Certifications portion of www.sam.gov.

QUESTIONS:

Email any questions to marilia_mateo@nps.gov by 03/15/2022 at 2 pm EST to be considered with subject line: Questions-140P5422Q0010. Answers to questions will be posted in the same manner as this notice. It is the Offerors responsibility to check for updated information. No oral or late questions will be accepted.

DUE DATE FOR QUOTES:

The due date response for this RFQ is No Later than Friday, 03/18/2022 at 12:00 pm EST. Quotes shall be sent via email to marilia_mateo@nps.gov with subject line: QUOTE- 140P5422Q0010. All quoters shall complete blocks 12,13,14 through 15b of the solicitation form (SF18), the price schedule below, and acknowledge (sign) any amendments issued to this solicitation. All eligible responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the National Park Service however, late submissions will be treated in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f).

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

NPS, Virgin Islands National Park Maintenance Facility Storage Tank - St. John, V.I

PRICE SCHEDULE:

All interest parties shall provide a quote for the following (on the SF18) Contractors Must Complete Table Below:

Description Price Premium Unleaded Fuel (price per gallon) $ Delivery cost $

Award not to exceed $250,000 in the period of 60 months.

Due to the uncertainty of price per fuel and its fluctuations, the awardee must include in the invoice the current price per gallon/liter at the time the load is ordered and delivered.

Award shall be made to the quoter whose quotation offers the best value to the government, considering technical capability, past performance, and price. The government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: (1) price, (2) capability to provide services meeting the government requirement, and (3) past performance, which are all equally weighted. Your company must not be excluded from conducting business with the federal government or be delinquent on a federal debt.

THE FULL TEXT OF FAR CLAUSES MAY BE ACCESSED ELECTRONICALLY AT:

http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

THE FOLLOWING CLAUSES ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

52.202-1 Definitions JUNE 2020

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020

52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

NOV 2021

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items NOV 2021

52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications –Commercial Items NOV 2021

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items NOV 2021

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications.

JUNE 2020

52.232-1 Payments APR 1984

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Contractors NOV 2021

52.242-15 Stop Work Order AUG 1989

52.246-4 Inspection of Services-Fixed-Price AUG 1996

52.249-4 Termination For Convenience of the Government (Services)(Short Form) APR 1984

52.202-1 Definitions JUNE 2020

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020

52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

JUNE 2020

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items JULY 2021

52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications –Commercial Items FEB 2021

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items OCT 2018

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications.

JUNE 2020

52.232-1 Payments APR 1984

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Contractors DEC 2013

52.242-15 Stop Work Order AUG 1989

52.246-4 Inspection of Services-Fixed-Price AUG 1996

NOTE

OFFERORS MUST COMPLETE ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS ON-LINE AT

HTTPS://SAM.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.

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE

ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS.

As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4), insert the following clause:

Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (JAN 2022)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

THE FOLLOWING SUBPARAGRAPHS OF FAR 52.212-5 ARE APPLICABLE:

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (NOV 2021), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

52.203-15 Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

(June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017)(section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015(Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions.))

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (June 2020) (Pub. L.

109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644) 52.219-13 Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r) 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (SEPT 2021) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003)(E.O. 11755) 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2022) (E.O.13126).

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (SEPT 2016) (E.O. 11246) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (June 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUNE 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (JUNE 2020) (E.O.

13513) 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C chapter 83) 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Action (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d

19 U.S.C. 2112 note Pub. L 108-77 108-78 108-286 109-53 and 109-169) (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2014) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT 2018)(31 U.S.C.

3332) 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67) 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple

Year and Option Contracts)(AUG 2018)(29 U.S.C. 2016 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13658), 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017)(E.O. 13706) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or

Equipment (OCT 2020)

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

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 _____ [insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option].

(End of clause)

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

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within _____ [insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option]; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least _____ days [60days unless a different number of days is inserted] before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

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

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed ___________ (months) (years).

(End of clause)

DIAR 1452.228-70 LIABILITY INSURANCE – DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (JUL 1996)

(a) The contractor shall procure and maintain during the term of this contract and any extension thereof liability insurance in form satisfactory to the Contracting Officer by an insurance company which is acceptable to the Contracting Officer. The named insured parties under the policy shall be the Contractor and the United States of America. The amounts of the insurance shall be not less than as follows:

$50,000 each person $100,000 each occurrence $100,000 property damage

(b) Each policy shall have a certificate evidencing the insurance coverage. The insurance company shall provide an endorsement to notify the Contracting Officer 30 days prior to the effective date of cancellation or termination of the policy or certificate; or modification of the policy or certificate which may adversely affect the interest of the Government in such insurance. The certificate shall identify the contract number, the name and address of the Contracting Officer, as well as the insured, the policy number and a brief description of contract services to be performed. The contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with a copy of an acceptable insurance certificate prior to beginning the work.

(END OF CLAUSE)

52.212-2 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:

1. Price

2. Capability of the item/services offered to meet the Government requirement

3. Best value provided to the Government

4. Past performance regarding similar contracts

(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)

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference.

As prescribed in 52.107(a), insert the following provision:

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 address: WWW.ACQUISITION.GOV

(End of provision)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference.

As prescribed in 52.107(b), insert the following clause:

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 address: WWW.ACQUISITION.GOV

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: The contractor shall utilize the attachments feature in the lower right hand corner of the IPP invoicing screen to attach a copy of invoices. Vendor invoice must include name and address of the Contractor; invoice date and number; contract number, description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the services provided and the completion date.

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 quotation.

(End of clause)

DOI 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.

b) Request for Bureau Procurement Chief review should be address to:

Marilia Mateo, Contracting Officer 40001 SR 9336 Homestead, FL 33034

(305) 242-7742 Marilia_Mateo@nps.gov

c) Requesting independent agency review will not extend the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) timeliness requirements. Any subsequent protest to the GAO must be filed within 10 days of knowledge of initial adverse agency action (see 4 CFR 21.2 (a) (3).)

CLOSING REMARK:

All quoters shall complete blocks 13, 14, 15 through 16c of the solicitation form (SF18). The SF-18 is attached to this solicitation for pricing information only. Make sure to include your total price, a formal quote from your company, your DUNS number, and acknowledge any amendments in your email submitting your quote. This is a Small Business Set-Aside competed RFQ for the services as defined in the SOW. The government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein.