Sol_140P5426Q0019.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

b. TELEPHONE

AREA CODE

NUMBER

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6/1995)

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition not usable

8. TO:

b. COMPANYa. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

7. DELIVERY

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

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 service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

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

ITEM NUMBER

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

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 are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

PAGE OF PAGES

1. REQUEST NUMBER 2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

c. CITY

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS)

40001 State Road 9336

NPS, SER - South MABO

40001 SR 9336

Homestead FL 33034

See Schedule140P5426Q0019

Noelli Medina

819-0940 NPS, Everglades NP

33034-6733

05/27/2026

06/19/2026 1700 ED

04/15/2027

Homestead

FL

Invasive and Nuisance Plant Control -

Hole-in-the-Donut (HID)- Everglades

National Park

Period of Performance: 07/15/2026 to

04/15/2027

00010 HID Cattail Treatment

Product/Service Code: B525

Product/Service Description: SPECIAL

STUDIES/ANALYSIS- NATURAL RESOURCE

Requisition No: 0044041112

Delivery: 04/15/2027

Period of Performance: 12/01/2026 to

04/15/2027

Continued...

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGES

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

140P5426Q0019

00020 HID Mound Treatment

Product/Service Code: B525

Product/Service Description: SPECIAL

STUDIES/ANALYSIS- NATURAL RESOURCE

Requisition No: 0044041113

Delivery: 04/15/2027

00030 HID Willow Treatment

Product/Service Code: B525

Product/Service Description: SPECIAL

STUDIES/ANALYSIS- NATURAL RESOURCE

Requisition No: 0044041114

Delivery: 04/15/2027

Period of Performance: 12/01/2026 to

04/15/2027

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I. DESCRIPTION

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT FOR REQUEST FOR QUOTE. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 140P5426Q0019 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) for invasive and nuisance plant control for Hole-in-the Donut (HID) willow, mound and cattail treatment in Everglades National Park in Homestead, FL.

This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

This requirement is a 100% total small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 541620- Environmental Consulting Services. The small business size standard is $19 M. Provisions and clauses are incorporated in this solicitation document.

Anticipated Award Date: on or before 07/15/2026 with an effective date of 07/15/2026, however, please read the SOW carefully as some of the projects must be performed after 12/01/2026.

To be considered for award your company must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Your company must also be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and be considered a small business for the size standard associated with the NAICS code found in block 10 on page one (1) of this solicitation, and this registration must be “active” in SAM at the time of quote/proposal close date/time - as well as, at the time of award and throughout the entire award/contract performance.

Website: https://www.sam.gov

If you have any registration questions or if you need assistance with registration or updating SAM, please contact the National APEX Accelerator nearest you.

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GENERAL INFORMATION:

This solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) Solicitation issued on Standard Form (SF) SF18. Award of this contract will be made according to FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. All references to “proposal” in this solicitation shall be understood to mean “quotation.”

Quotations shall be evaluated in an impartial manner and consideration given to those with the highest perceived value to the government.

Contract Type

The contract awarded because of this solicitation will be a firm-fixed price commercial contract/award.

COMPLIANCE WITH RECENT EXECUTIVE ORDERS 14148/14208

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to http://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.sam.gov/ https://www.napex.us/ https://www.apexaccelerators.us/#/

140P5426Q0019 Invasive and Nuisance Plant Control-EVER Page 4 of 19 require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals— Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Agencies will not consider or use these representations. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and clauses shall be applicable to this solicitation and award: For full text version of these provisions and clauses, please go to the following internet address: www.acquisition.gov

II. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Closing Response Date/Time:

Quotes are due by 19 June 2026 @ 5 PM ET.

Email must contain in the subject line “Quote 140P5426Q0019”.

Contact Point or Contracting Officer:

Noelli Medina Marin - email – noelli_medinamarin@ios.doi.gov

Site Visit (questions generated during the site visit must be submitted by email before the due date):

11 June 2026 @ 9 AM ET at the Everglades National Park, Dan Beard Center. (see page 14 for more details)

Questions regarding this solicitation (will only be accepted in writing):

Will only be accepted until 12 June 2026 @ 5 PM ET. Email must contain in the subject line “Questions 140P5426Q0019”.

Submission Requirements / How to Submit an Offer:

Offers to be submitted via email

Please see page #10 of this solicitation for submission requirement details.

III. LIST OF LINE-ITEMS

DESCRIPTION

PRICE

HID Cattail Treatment

Estimated Completion Time Days

HID Mound Treatment http://www.acquisition.gov/ mailto:noelli_medinamarin@ios.doi.gov

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Estimated Completion Time

Days

HID Willow Treatment

Estimated Completion Time

Days

TOTAL

IV. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT(S)

Independently, and not as an agent of the Government, the contractor/vendor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to provide invasive and nuisance plant control in Everglades National Park.

Please see attached Statement of Work and other supporting documentation for details outlining additional pertinent information about this requirement.

V. DELIVERY INFORMATION/TERMS / PERIOD OF

PERFORMANCE

Please see the attached Statement of Work and supporting documentation for additional details regarding the requirement, including the mandatory period of performance from 07/15/2026 through 04/15/2027 and the place of performance at Everglades National Park, Hole-in-the-Donut (HID), Homestead, Florida.

VI. LIST OF PROVISIONS (BY REFERENCE)

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): www.acquisition.gov

(End of provision)

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)

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

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_107

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Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)

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

(b) The use in this solicitation of any ______________ [insert regulation name](48 CFR Chapter______) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Sep 2024) 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017) 52.204-7 System for Award Management - Registration (Nov 2024) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations – Representation (Nov 2015) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Dec 2025) (DEVIATION Mar 2026)

VII. LIST OF CLAUSES (BY REFERENCE)

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): www.acquisition.gov

(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 (Nov 2020)

(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 _____ [insert regulation name] (48 CFR _____) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_107

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52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government ALT 1 (Nov 2021) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Jun 2020) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (Jan 2025) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Mar 2020) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standard (Aug 2018) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2025) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-53 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2025) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Mar 2026) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May 2024) 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) 52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace (May 2024) 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021) (DEVIATION Oct 2025) 52.232-29 Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) 52.232-30 Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (Aug 1996) DEVIATION DATE 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) DEVIATION DATE 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Dec 2025) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (Dec 2025) (DEVIATION Mar 2026)

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52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form) (Apr 1984) 52.249-4 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services) (Short Form) (Apr 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991)

VIII. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016) (DEVIATION May 2026)

(a) As required by sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts, the Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that--

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that—

(1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and

(2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (Sep 2023) (DEVIATION Mar 2026)

Quotes must be in accordance with and in the order detailed in this section. Failure to submit quotes according to the instructions provided within the solicitation may result in the respondent’s quote not being considered for award.

All interested parties shall be registered in the System for Award Management or SAM.gov on time an offer or quotation is submitted. They also should be registered as a small business under the solicitation NAICS.

The offerors shall submit a quote to the contract specialist by email to: noelli_medinamarin@ios.doi.gov

Offers shall submit the following information in its entirety:

a) CHECKLIST FOR QUOTE SUBMITTAL:

Document to Complete in Quote Package Check Box Checklist for Quote Submittal – the checklist is this page of the solicitation completed as the first page in the package

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Signed acknowledgement of SF18 ☐ Signed amendments if applicable ☐ Price Schedule – Complete all price schedule attachments included with this solicitation. The spreadsheet contains three tabs. Ensure the totals from the spreadsheet are entered in the Price Schedule on page 3-4.

Completed Provisions in this solicitation as applicable

Provide Technical Capability / Past Performance- Provide a technical capability narrative demonstrating the Offeror’s experience, qualifications, and capability to successfully provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, transportation, and qualified personnel necessary to perform the invasive and nuisance plant control services identified in the SOW. The submission shall address the evaluation criteria identified under Factor 1 – Technical Capability, including:

Experience performing similar invasive and native nuisance vegetation management, environmental restoration, habitat maintenance, ecological preservation, or land management projects in South Florida or similar environmentally sensitive areas;

Qualifications, certifications, and experience of key personnel proposed for the project. An organizational chart identifying key personnel shall be provided;

Demonstrated understanding of the project requirements, site conditions, environmental considerations, and applicable regulations;

Technical approach and methodology for invasive and native nuisance species treatment, removal, disposal, monitoring, and prevention of regrowth;

Proposed equipment, materials, herbicide application methods (if applicable), and safety procedures;

Project management approach, including scheduling, quality control, communication procedures, and ability to respond to changing field conditions; and Methods for minimizing impacts to natural resources, cultural resources, visitors, and surrounding vegetation during contract performance.

If subcontractors are proposed, the Offeror shall clearly identify the subcontractor(s), the portion of work to be performed, and how the subcontractor(s) will support successful contract performance. The Government may evaluate the experience, qualifications, certifications, technical capability, past performance, and relevant experience of subcontractors to the same extent as the prime contractor for the work they are proposed to perform.

Provide a minimum of three (3) recent and relevant past performance references for projects/services similar in size, scope, complexity, and environmental sensitivity

140P5426Q0019 Invasive and Nuisance Plant Control-EVER Page 10 of 19 to this requirement. References shall support the evaluation criteria identified under Factor 2 – Past Performance and should demonstrate successful performance related to invasive vegetation management, environmental restoration, habitat maintenance, or similar land management services.

Past performance references shall include:

Project title;

Contract number, if applicable;

Customer name;

Period of performance;

Brief description of the work performed; and Point of contact information for verification purposes.

Past performance examples should demonstrate:

Quality of work performed and effectiveness of invasive and native nuisance vegetation treatment;

Timeliness of performance and ability to meet schedules and respond to changing requirements;

Customer satisfaction and professionalism in coordinating with Government personnel or environmental staff;

Ability to successfully manage and complete similar environmental restoration or vegetation control services;

Safety performance and compliance with environmental laws, regulations, permits, and herbicide application requirements; and Effective communication, staffing, and project oversight.

The Government may consider information obtained from submitted references, Government databases, previous Government experience, and other relevant sources.

If subcontractors are proposed, Offerors shall also provide relevant past performance information for subcontractors for the portion of work they are proposed to perform.

Offerors without relevant past performance history may be evaluated as Neutral under Factor 2 – Past Performance.

NOTE: Contact information SHALL be provided, to include a brief description of the project, as well as point of contact information so that the Government may contact and confirm the information provided.

Additionally, the Government may consider all other sources of information, including, but not limited to, contacting the contractor or contracting officer for the projects provided, or other relevant sources.

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b) Contractor Core Data:

Offerors Company Name:_________________________________________________________

Cage Code / Offerors Unique Entity Identifier (UEI):___________________________________

Offerors POC:__________________________________________________________________

Offerors POC Email/Phone:_______________________________________________________

TO SUBMIT AN OFFER

1. Checklist for quote submittal listed above as the first page in the quote submittal package.

2. Completed and signed SF18.

NOTE: Please check SAM.gov regularly in any case an amendment was posted, as this amendment must be reviewed, acknowledged by signing the SF30 and ensuring that it is provided with your final quote/proposal package.

3. Complete attached Attachment 0002-Price Schedule and insert total unit price and/or amount, in reference to ALL line items listed. Must ensure that this document is not edited for any reason (outside of adding units of measure, quantities, etc.) and the unedited Price Schedule is provided with final pricing – if needing to make edits or alter the document, provide an addendum outlining these changes or additional information wanting to make apparent to the evaluators.

NOTE: Alternate quotes/proposals will not be accepted. Provide us with the final offer total, as this will be the evaluated price.

4. Ensure that past performance references and project examples similar in size, scope, and complexity to this requirement are provided. Past performance shall demonstrate the offeror’s experience, qualifications, and capability to successfully perform the services outlined in the Statement of Work

(SOW).

Offerors are encouraged to provide a minimum of three (3) recent and relevant references identifying the quality of work performed on similar projects/services. References should include the project title, contract number, customer name, period of performance, and a brief description of the work performed.

If subcontractors are proposed, offerors shall also provide relevant past performance information for the subcontractor(s), particularly for biological monitoring or environmental compliance-related work. Offerors should explain the working relationship with the subcontractor(s), including any previous projects successfully performed together and the role each party will perform under this

If, for any reason, the Offeror proposes to replace the Biological Monitor after award, the replacement individual shall meet the same qualification requirements identified in Attachment C – Biological Monitor Requirements / Qualifications. The Contractor shall submit the proposed replacement monitor’s resume and required reference letters for review and approval. Any change in Biological Monitor personnel must be approved by both the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) prior to performing work under the contract.

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5. Complete a Capabilities Statement or Project Narrative demonstrating knowledge of and experience in, the products described in the attached Specifications. Provide safety data sheets for any proposed herbicides.

6. Provide resumes demonstrating knowledge of, and experience in, the services described in the attached Statement of Work.

7. Completed Provisions in this solicitation as applicable.

8. Submit all required documents via email by the date and time listed in this solicitation. Offerors are responsible for submitting quotes/proposals to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. Offerors should consider and account for potential delays in transmissions between when an electronic submission is submitted and when an electronic submission is received. Late quotes/proposals will not be accepted.

9. Your company must also be registered as a small business, at the time of the quote/proposal close date/time - as well as, at the time of award and throughout the entire award/contract performance -in System for Award Management (SAM) and be considered a small business for the size standard associated with the NAICS code found in block 10 on page one (1) of this solicitation. This registration must be “active” in SAM. NO EXCEPTIONS. The direct SAM website for registration is:

https://www.sam.gov.

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

1. To be considered for award your company must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

2. Your company must also be registered as a small business, at the time of the quote/proposal close date/time

- as well as, at the time of award and throughout the entire award/contract performance - in System for Award Management (SAM) with the NAICS code found in block 10 on page one (1) of this solicitation.

This registration must be “active” in SAM. NO EXCEPTIONS. The direct SAM website for registration is: https://www.sam.gov.

If you have any registration questions or need assistance, please contact the SAM helpdesk. If you have any registration questions or if you need assistance with registration or updating SAM, please contact the National APEX Accelerator nearest you.

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(End of addendum)

52.212-2 Evaluation — Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (DEVIATION Mar 2026)

The Government intends to award a contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government, considering the following evaluation factors:

Factor 1 – Technical Capability

The Government will evaluate the offeror’s demonstrated capability to successfully perform invasive and nuisance plant control services of similar scope, complexity, and environmental sensitivity. Evaluation considerations include:

https://www.sam.gov/ https://www.sam.gov/ https://www.napex.us/ https://www.apexaccelerators.us/#/

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• Experience performing similar invasive and native nuisance vegetation management, environmental restoration, habitat maintenance, or ecological preservation projects in South Florida;

• Qualifications, certifications, and experience of key personnel proposed for the project; An organizational chart shall be provided identifying key personnel.

• Demonstrated understanding of the project requirements, site conditions, environmental considerations, and applicable regulations;

• Technical approach and methodology for invasive and native nuisance species treatment, removal, disposal, monitoring, and prevention of regrowth;

• Proposed equipment, materials, herbicide application methods, and safety procedures (including safety data sheets);

• Project management approach, including scheduling, quality control, communication procedures, and ability to respond to changing field conditions;

• Ability to minimize impacts on natural resources, cultural resources, visitors, and surrounding vegetation during performance.

If the offeror intends to utilize subcontractors for any portion of the work, the proposal shall clearly identify the subcontractor(s), the portion of work to be performed, and demonstrate how the subcontractor will support successful contract performance. The Government may evaluate the experience, qualifications, technical capability, certifications, past performance, and relevant experience of subcontractors to the same extent as the prime contractor for the work they are offered to perform.

Factor 2 – Past Performance

The Government will evaluate the quality, relevance, and recency of the offeror’s past performance (at least 3 references in the past 5 years) on contracts or projects of similar size, scope, and complexity. The evaluation may consider information obtained from submitted references, Government databases, and other available sources.

Evaluation considerations include:

• Quality of work performed, including effectiveness of invasive and native nuisance species treatment, vegetation management results, and compliance with contract requirements in South Florida;

• Timeliness of performance, including the ability to meet schedules, complete work within required performance periods, and respond to urgent or changing requirements;

• Customer satisfaction and overall professionalism in coordinating with Government personnel, CORs, property managers, or environmental staff;

• Ability to successfully manage and complete similar environmental restoration, land management, or exotic and native nuisance vegetation control services;

• Record of safety performance and compliance with environmental laws, regulations, permits, and herbicide application requirements;

• History of resolving performance issues, maintaining effective communication, and providing reliable staffing and project oversight.

If subcontractors are proposed, the Government may also consider the past performance of the subcontractor(s) for the portion of work they are proposed to perform.

Offerors without relevant past performance history may be evaluated as Neutral.

Factor 3 – Price

The Government will evaluate proposed pricing for completeness, realism, fairness, and reasonableness. Pricing may be compared against:

• The Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE);

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• Historical pricing for similar services;

• Current market conditions;

• Competitive quotations or proposals received.

• The Government may also evaluate whether pricing reflects a clear understanding of the requirements and is balanced across all contract line items.

Non-price factors, when combined, are considered equal to or more important than price.

The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. Therefore, offerors are encouraged to submit their best technical and price proposal initially.

SEE AWARD SELECTION PROCESS section below

(b) Options (if applicable). 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. The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer 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)

AWARD SELECTION PROCESS

Award will be made in accordance with FAR Part 12 to the responsible Offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government, considering the evaluation factors identified below. In accordance with FAR 52.212-2, non-price factors, when combined, are equal to or more important than price.

The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. Therefore, Offerors are encouraged to submit their best technical and price proposal initially.

Quotes will receive a preliminary review to determine whether the submission contains sufficient information, as required by the solicitation, to allow the Government to perform a meaningful evaluation. If the Government determines that a quote lacks sufficient detail or required documentation, the Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer may eliminate the quote from further consideration for award.

Factor 1 – Technical Capability The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s demonstrated capability to successfully perform invasive and nuisance plant control services of similar scope, complexity, and environmental sensitivity. Evaluation considerations include, but are not limited to:

• Experience performing similar invasive and native nuisance vegetation management, environmental restoration, habitat maintenance, or ecological preservation projects in South Florida or similar environments;

• Qualifications, certifications, and experience of proposed key personnel. An organizational chart identifying key personnel shall be provided;

• Demonstrated understanding of the project requirements, site conditions, environmental considerations, and applicable regulations;

• Technical approach and methodology for invasive and native nuisance species treatment, removal, disposal, monitoring, and prevention of regrowth;

• Proposed equipment, materials, herbicide application methods (if applicable), and safety procedures;

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• Project management approach, including scheduling, quality control, communication procedures, and ability to respond to changing field conditions; and

• Ability to minimize impacts to natural resources, cultural resources, visitors, and surrounding vegetation during contract performance.

If subcontractors are proposed, the Offeror shall clearly identify the subcontractor(s), the portion of work to be performed, and how the subcontractor(s) will support successful contract performance. The Government may evaluate the experience, qualifications, certifications, technical capability, and relevant experience of subcontractors to the same extent as the prime contractor for the work they are proposed to perform.

Offerors shall submit a capability statement and/or project narrative addressing the evaluation criteria identified in this solicitation. See the “TO SUBMIT AN OFFER” section for additional submission requirements.

Factor 2 – Past Performance The Government will evaluate the quality, relevance, and recency of the Offeror’s past performance (at least three

(3) references) on projects similar in size, scope, complexity, and environmental sensitivity to the requirements identified in the Statement of Work.

Evaluation considerations may include:

• Quality of work performed, including effectiveness of invasive and native nuisance species treatment and compliance with contract requirements;

• Timeliness of performance and ability to meet schedules and respond to changing or urgent requirements;

• Customer satisfaction and professionalism in coordinating with Government personnel, CORs, property managers, or environmental staff;

• Ability to successfully manage and complete similar environmental restoration, land management, or vegetation control services;

• Record of safety performance and compliance with environmental laws, regulations, permits, and herbicide application requirements; and

• History of resolving performance issues, maintaining effective communication, and providing reliable staffing and project oversight.

The Government may consider information obtained from submitted references, Government databases, and other available sources.

If subcontractors are proposed, the Government may also consider the past performance of subcontractors for the portion of work they are proposed to perform.

Offerors without relevant past performance history may receive a Neutral rating.

Factor 3 – Price

The Government will evaluate proposed pricing for completeness, realism, fairness, balance, and reasonableness.

Pricing may be evaluated through comparison with:

• The Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE);

• Historical pricing for similar services;

• Current market conditions; and

• Competitive quotations or proposals received.

The Government may also evaluate whether pricing demonstrates a clear understanding of the requirements and whether pricing is balanced across all contract line items. Offerors are cautioned to distribute costs appropriately among CLINs to avoid unbalanced pricing.

Quotes will receive a preliminary review to determine whether the quote contains sufficient information, as required by the solicitation, to allow the government to perform a meaningful evaluation. If the results of this preliminary review indicate that the quote lacks sufficient information to allow a meaningful evaluation to be conducted, the Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer may eliminate the quote from further evaluation and consideration for an award.

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The government will evaluate quotes in groups of three (3), starting with the lowest priced quotes, proceeding upward, incrementally in price, until an awardee is selected. At that point, the evaluation process stops, and award will be made to the selected Offeror.

52.237-1 Site Visit (Apr 1984)

(a) Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

Site Visit Date and Time:

Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET

Site Visit Location:

Everglades National Park Ernest Coe Visitor Center Address: 40001 SR 9336, Homestead, FL 33034 (not the meeting point)

Daniel Beard Center

Meeting Location: From Homestead, Florida, take State Road (SR) 9336 west toward Everglades National Park. Do NOT proceed to the Ernest Coe Visitor Center. Instead, continue Main Park Road through the Fee Booth Station (no payment required) and follow the signs toward Royal Palm.

Take the first right at the sign for the Daniel Beard Center/Bill Robertson Jr. Center. Then, at the next stop sign, turn right onto Research Road. Continue approximately 3.75 miles down Research Road to the Daniel Beard Center, which is a pink building located on the left (south) side of the road.

National Park Service POC:

Maria Vazquez, 305-242-4043, maria_vasquez@nps.gov Please RSVP to POC before Wednesday, June 10 @

5 PM ET

Contracting POC:

Noelli Medina – noelli_medinamarin@ios.doi.gov

THIS SITE VISIT DATE AND INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE – PLEASE MONITOR

THIS POSTING ON SAM.gov FOR ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS THAT MAY CHANGE THIS

DATE/TIME AND INFORMATION.

Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (Feb 2021)

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

mailto:maria_vasquez@nps.gov mailto:noelli_medinamarin@ios.doi.gov%20@ios.doi.gov

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"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 Products and Commercial Services 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:

1. Copy of vendor invoice document in PDF format, which shows pricing breakdown for all items being invoiced for and must include the contract number, date(s) of service (if applicable), date of invoice, and the vendor’s standard invoice letterhead.

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 St. Louis (FRBSTL) 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 IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov 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.

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.

The COR for this contract will be:

(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 https://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov

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(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.

1452.228-70 Liability Insurance – Department of the Interior (Jul 1999)

(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 amount of the insurance shall be not less than as follows:

$100,000.00 each person

$500,000.00 each occurrence

$500,000.00 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.

Prohibition of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) (Jul 1996)

The contractor is prohibited from utilizing All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV)s on National Park Service lands. ATV is defined as: A motorized off-highway vehicle (OHV) traveling on four or more low-pressure tires, having a seat to be straddled by the operator and a handlebar for steering control.

Use of Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) is permitted. UTV (also called side-by-side) is defined as: A motorized OHV having four or more low pressure tires, designed with side-by-side seats, seatbelts, steering wheel, and optional cab, brush cage, or ROPS.

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VIII. ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

Contract Administration Data

Noelli Medina Marin

Contracting Officer U.S. Department of the Interior Telephone No. (470) 819-0940 Email: noelli_medinamarin@ios.doi.gov

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS: (please view and download all applicable attachments from https://www.sam.gov)

1. Attachment 0001- Statement of Work

2. Attachment 0002- Price Schedule

3. Attachment 0003-Wage Determination mailto:noelli_medinamarin@ios.doi.gov https://www.sam.gov/