Sol_140P5426Q0044.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

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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)

1300 Cruz Bay Creek

NPS, SER - South MABO

40001 SR 9336

Homestead FL 33034

0044045445140P5426Q0044

William Vazquez

819-0934 NPS, Virgin Islands NP

00830

09/02/2026

09/16/2026 1300 ED

03/26/2027

St. John

VI

Period of Performance: 10/01/2026 to

03/26/2027

00010 Hassel Island Landscaping Services

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description:

HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 03/26/2027

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HASSEL ISLAND GROUNDS, RUINS, AND STRUCTURES – Vegetation and Debris Removal

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE – VIRGIN ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK (VIIS)

COMBINED SYNOPSIS AND SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS IAW FAR 12.603

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Document Type: Combined Synopsis and Solicitation Solicitation No: 140P5426Q0044 Product or Service Code: S208 Set Aside: Total Small Business Set Aside NAICS Code: 561730 – Landscaping Services Size Standard: $9.5M

IMPORTANT DATES:

Site Visit: 10:00AM AST SEPTEMBER 08, 2026 Questions Due: 01:00PM AST SEPTEMBER 09, 2026 Quotes Due: 01:00PM AST SEPTEMBER 16, 2026

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) Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This Request for Quote (RFQ) constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01, effective March 13, 2026.

The Department of the Interior – Contracting Operations East – is seeking landscaping services on Hassel Island at Virgin Islands National Park (VIIS) per the attached statement of work.

The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price Service Contract to the firm that provides the best value to the Government based on pricing, ability to perform services as per specifications, completion time, and past performance including no active exclusions record within SAM.gov. An exclusion record identifies parties excluded from receiving Federal contracts, certain subcontracts, and certain types of Federal financial and non-financial assistance and benefits. Exclusions are also referred to as suspensions and debarments.

All items and work completed are to be in accordance with the specifications provided without conducting discussions in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. The resultant contract will be awarded using procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Companies must have a valid Unique Entity ID (UEI) number and an active System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) registration. An offeror must ensure that they are self-certified under NAICS 561730 in the Representations and Certifications portion of www.sam.gov.

QUESTIONS:

Email any questions before 01:00PM AST SEPTEMBER 09, 2026, to william_vazquez@ios.doi.gov to be considered with subject line: QUESTIONS – 140P5426Q0044. Answers to questions will be posted to SAM.gov as an amendment linked to this solicitation in the same manner as this RFQ. It is the offeror’s responsibility to check for updated information. No oral or late questions will be accepted.

http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/

DUE DATE FOR QUOTES:

All responsible sources may submit a quotation NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 16, 2026, 01:00PM AST.

Quotes shall be sent via email to william_vazquez@ios.doi.gov with subject line: QUOTE – 140P5426Q0044. All quoters shall complete blocks 13,14,15 through 16c 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) and not be considered. Late submissions will only be considered if no other submissions were received, and the need or requirement still exists.

SITE VISIT:

A site visit will be held on SEPTEMBER 08, 2026, at 10:00 AM AST meeting Virgin Islands National Park personnel at Hassel Island. Park personnel WILL NOT be providing transportation to or from Hassel Island for the site visit. Contractors are expected to provide their own means of transportation for the site visit.

Meeting attendees should be prompt in their arrival time as late arrivals may not be able to access the site.

Attendance of this site visit is not mandatory; however, it is highly recommended and may be vital to the preparation of a complete quote as well as to understand what is required and expected by the Government. No individual site inspections will be conducted.

Please email the Contracting Officer, William Vazquez at william_vazquez@ios.doi.gov, before 1:00PM AST on SEPTEMBER 07, 2026, if you plan on attending the site visit. If no confirmation emails are received, the site visit will be cancelled.

CONTRACTORS/OFFERORS MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:

CONTRACTOR NAME:

POINT OF CONTACT:

PHONE NUMBER:

EMAIL:

UNIQUE ENTITY ID (UEI):

PERFORMANCE AND PRICE SCHEDULE:

SCA WAGE DETERMINATION # WD 2015-5715 (REV. 28) DATED 08/27/2026 FOR VIRGIN ISLANDS

IS APPLICABLE.

All interest parties shall provide a quote for the following (on the SF18) and contractors must complete the table below.

DESCRIPTION

PRICE

Vegetation Maintenance Grounds – Hassel Island VIIS $

Vegetation Maintenance Ruins – Hassel Island VIIS

Vegetation Maintenance Structures – Hassel Island VIIS

Total Cost $

CONTRACTOR MUST PROVIDE:

1. Completed RFQ Document

2. Formal quote from your company (on your company letterhead) including a detailed price breakdown and stating the capabilities of your company which will allow them to perform the job successfully

3. Name and information of subcontractor (if any)

4. Any previous history and details of similar jobs completed

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE LOCATION:

Main Park Address: NPS, Virgin Islands National Park (VIIS) 1300 Cruz Bay Creek St. John, Virgin Islands 00830

NOTE:

Period of Performance listed in the solicitation may be changed to reflect accurate lead times due to material or supply shortages or back ordered items. Please state the lead, completion, and estimated completion time in your quote.

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 JUN 2020 52.204-7 System for Award Management Dev. Date 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance Dev. Date 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, or Proposed for Debarment

Dev. Date

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law

Dev. Date

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services Dev. Date

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Dev. Date

52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations Dev. Date

52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts Dev. Date

52.225-2 Buy American Certificate OCT 2022

52.232-1 Payments APR 1984 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors MAR 2023 52.242-15 Stop Work Order AUG 1989 52.243-1 Changes – Fixed – Price Dev. Date http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html

52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies– Fixed Price AUG 1996 52.246-4 Inspection of Services – Fixed Price AUG 1996 52.249-4 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services) (Short Form) APR 1984

CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (Deviation Date)

(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 Proposal

2. Ability to provide requested services / Technical Proposal

3. Completion time

4. Past performance / Similar job history / No active SAM.gov exclusions

Technical and past performance, when combined, are equal if not more important than price.

(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 there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

FAR 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 60 days.

(End of clause)

FAR 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 address: WWW.ACQUISITION.GOV

(End of provision) http://www.acquisition.gov/

FAR 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 address: WWW.ACQUISITION.GOV

(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)

DIAR 1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATION (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.

(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.

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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.

(End of clause)

Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (February 2021)

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: Vendor invoice must include name and address of the Contractor; invoice date and number;

contract number, delivery date and itemized information regarding items delivered. The contractor shall utilize the attachments feature in the lower right-hand corner of the IPP invoicing screen to attach a copy of invoices.

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.

(End of Local Clause)

DOI AGENCY PROTESTS

Prior to submission of an agency protest, all parties shall use their best efforts to resolve concerns raised by an interested party at the Contracting Officer level through open and frank discussions. If concerns by an interested party cannot be resolved or addressed, procedures under 52.233-3, Protest After Award will be followed.

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:

a. Protest to the Contracting Officer; or

b. Appeal a Contracting Officer’s decision to the Bureau Procurement Chief.

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

b) Request for Bureau Procurement Chief review should be requested to and will be initiated by the

Contracting Officer first:

William Vazquez, Contracting Officer Ph: (470) 819-0934, Email: william_vazquez@ios.doi.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).)

(End of notice)

CLOSING REMARK:

All responsible quoters shall complete blocks 13,14,15 through 16c of the solicitation form (SF18). The SF18 is attached to this solicitation for pricing information only. Make sure to include your total price, your UEI number, and acknowledge any amendments in your email submitting your quote. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside competed RFQ for commercial products or commercial services as defined in the Scope of Work or Specifications. The government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract / Purchase Order resulting from this combined synopsis and solicitation that will include the terms and conditions described in this document.

CONTRACTORS / VENDORS MUST INCLUDE:

1. Completed SF18 and Pricing Table/Schedule

2. Fill out contractor response sections of 52.204-24

3. Technical Approach for Services

4. Formal quote from your company on your company letterhead including detailed price breakdown, lead time, warranty information, and other capabilities that ensures your company can successfully provide services and supplies per the scope

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to 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.

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