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140P6022Q0026

1. REQUEST NO.

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NAME

a. NAME

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10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

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UNDER BDSA REG. 2

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PAGE OF PAGES

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8. TO:

b. COMPANY

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c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

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

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

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

05/10/2022 0040571811

1 40

601 Riverfront Drive Omaha NE 68102

NPS, MWR - MWRO MABO

360 Days After Award

National Park Service, MWRO

601 Riverfront Drive

Omaha

NE 68102

402 661-1606Adam Kircher

06/09/2022 1300 CD

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)X

ITEM NO.

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SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

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HSTR - Historic Resource Study 36660 - 140P6022Q0026.

Please review combined synopsis/solicitation and terms and conditions for all information pertaining to this solicitation.

00010 HSTR - Historic Resource Study Product/Service Code: B521 Product/Service Description: SPECIAL

STUDIES/ANALYSIS- HISTORICAL

Period of Performance: 09/30/2022 to 09/30/2023

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

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

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

a. NAME OF QUOTER

AREA CODE

NUMBER

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

b. TELEPHONE are are not attached

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

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

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Contents Solicitation/Contract Form Supplies or Services/Prices

PRICE SCHEDULE

Description/Specifications List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments 52.252-1 - Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) 52.252-2 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) Clauses Incorporated by reference 52.203-18 – Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statement - Representations (JAN 2017) 52.204-7 - System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.204-16 - Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) 52.204-17 - Ownership or Control of Offeror (AUG 2020) 52.204-18 - Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (NOV 2021) 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. (NOV 2021) 52.246-4 – Inspection of Services- Fixed Price (AUG 1996) 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) 52.219-28 – Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (SEP 2021)

Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Bidders 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -Commercial Items (NOV 2021) Addenda to FAR 52.212-1, Quote Preparation Instructions

EXECUTIVE ORDER 14042

52.212-2 - Evaluation -- Commercial Items (NOV 2021) 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (NOV 2021)

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS- NOV 2021

COMMERCIAL ITEMS

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (JAN 2022) 52.204-24 -- Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)

52.204-26 -- Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020) 52.222-99 -- Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping. [(DEVIATION 20-09)] (Nov 2020)

DOI TEXT MESSAGING Prohibition on Text Messaging and Using Electronic Equipment Supplied by the Government while Driving (OCT 2009) 52.232-40 - Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (NOV 2021) DOI Local Clause - Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (April 2013)

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Solicitation/Contract Form

This requirement has been set aside for Total Small Businesses competition in accordance with FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside.

The contracting point of contact is Adam Kircher at adam_kircher@nps.gov or 402-661-1606.

Please be advised that this requirement may be delayed, cancelled, or revised at any time during the process based on decisions related to the Department of Interior (DOI) and National Park Service (NPS).

Contract Specialist responsible for administering this project:

Adam Kircher Department of Interior Regions 3, 4, and 5 601 Riverfront Dr.

Omaha, NE 68102 402-661-1606 (Phone) Adam_kircher@nps.gov (email)

Contracting Officer with overall responsibility and signature authority:

James Bissaillon Department of Interior Regions 3, 4, and 5 601 Riverfront Dr.

Omaha, NE 68102 402-661-1690 (Phone) james_bissaillon@nps.gov (email)

Supplies or Services/Prices

PRICE SCHEDULE

Each proposed item shall include all cost for materials, labor, expenses, fees, overhead and profit associated with each proposed item.

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT PRICE

0010 HSTR - Historic Resource Study 1 Job

Personnel Services Principal Investigator ($/hrs.): $___________ Other personnel ($/hrs.): $___________ Miscellaneous personal expenses ($/hrs.): $___________

Supplies and equipment: $___________ Travel: $___________ Cost of analysis and report preparation: $___________ Overhead (if applicable): $___________ Other/ Misc. Expenses: $___________

TOTAL LUMP SUM PRICE $___________

- END OF SCHEDULE –

mailto:Adam_kircher@nps.gov mailto:nicholas_m_murray@nps.gov

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Description/Specifications

See Attachment 01 – Scope of Services/Work (A04 SOW (Attachment 1))

List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments

SF-18 (41 pages) Attachment 1 - A04 SOW (Attachment 1) (13 pages) Attachment 2 - B12 MISC (Attachment 2 - Past Performance Questionnaire) (3 pages) Attachment 3 - B12 MISC (Attachment 3 - Vaccination Certification) (2 pages) Attachment 4 - B12 MISC (Attachment 4 - Certification of Vaccination Form) (4 pages)

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):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

(End of Provision)

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):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

(End of clause) https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

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Clauses Incorporated by reference

52.203-18 – Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statement - Representations (JAN 2017)

52.204-7 - System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

52.204-16 - Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020)

52.204-17 - Ownership or Control of Offeror (AUG 2020)

52.204-18 - Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020)

52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (NOV 2021)

52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. (NOV 2021)

52.246-4 – Inspection of Services- Fixed Price (AUG 1996)

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)

(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.

(End of provision)

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52.219-28 – Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (SEP 2021)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options. However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.

Small business concern —

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (d) of this clause. Such a concern is “not dominant in its field of operation” when it does not exercise a controlling or major influence on a national basis in a kind of business activity in which a number of business concerns are primarily engaged. In determining whether dominance exists, consideration shall be given to all appropriate factors, including volume of business, number of employees, financial resources, competitive status or position, ownership or control of materials, processes, patents, license agreements, facilities, sales territory, and nature of business activity.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

(b) If the Contractor represented that it was any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall represent its size and socioeconomic status according to paragraph (f) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (h) of this clause, upon occurrence of any of the following:

(1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(3) For long-term contracts-

(i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and

(ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any option thereafter.

(c) If the Contractor represented that it was any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall represent its size and socioeconomic status according to paragraph (f) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (h) of this clause, when the Contracting Officer explicitly requires it for an order issued under a multiple-award contract.

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(d) The Contractor shall represent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this representation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s) assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code(s) can be found at https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards.

(e) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing an end item that it does not manufacture, process, or produce itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees if the acquisition —

(1) Was set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(2) Used the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the Contractor waived the price evaluation preference; or

(3) Was an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(f) Except as provided in paragraph (h) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the representation(s) required by paragraph (b) and (c) of this clause by validating or updating all its representations in the Representations and Certifications section of the System for Award Management (SAM) and its other data in SAM, as necessary, to ensure that they reflect the Contractor 's current status. The Contractor shall notify the contracting office in writing within the timeframes specified in paragraph (b) of this clause, or with its offer for an order (see paragraph (c) of this clause), that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(g) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor may, but is not required to, take the actions required by paragraphs (f) or (h) of this clause.

(h) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in SAM, or does not have a representation in SAM for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following representation and submit it to the contracting office, along with the contract number and the date on which the representation was completed:

(1) The Contractor represents that it □ is, □ is not a small business concern under NAICS Code 541720 assigned to contract number _____.

(2) [ Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that it □ is, □ is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002.

(3) [ Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that it □ is, □ is not a women-owned small business concern.

(4) Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program. [Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a women-owned small business concern in paragraph (h)(3) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that—

(i) It □ is, □ is not a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

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(ii) It □ is, □ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (h)(4)(i) of this clause is accurate for each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture. [ The Contractor shall enter the name or names of the WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture:_____. ] Each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the WOSB representation.

(5) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern. [Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a women-owned small business concern eligible under the WOSB Program in (h)(4) of this clause. ] The Contractor represents that—

(i) It □ is, □ is not an EDWOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It □ is, □ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (h)(5)(i) of this clause is accurate for each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture. [ The Contractor shall enter the name or names of the EDWOSB concern and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: _____.] Each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the EDWOSB representation.

(6) [ Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that it □ is, □ is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(7) [ Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (h)(6) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that it □ is, □ is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(8) [ Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that—

(i) It □ is, □ is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, on the List of Qualified HUBZone Small Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration, and no material changes in ownership and control, principal office, or HUBZone employee percentage have occurred since it was certified in accordance with 13 CFR part 126; and

(ii) It □ is, □ is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 126, and the representation in paragraph (h)(8)(i) of this clause is accurate for each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture. [The Contractor shall enter the names of each of the HUBZone small business concerns participating in the HUBZone joint venture: _____.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the HUBZone representation.

[Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer's name and title.]

(End of clause)

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Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Bidders

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -Commercial Items (NOV 2021)

Addenda to FAR 52.212-1, Quote Preparation Instructions

General Information

To assure timely and equitable evaluation of quotes, offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award. The offeror shall submit in their quote all requested information specified in this section of the solicitation at or before the exact time specified. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being ineligible for award.

1. Prospective contractors should note that the research design submitted by the contractor becomes a binding element of the contract and is expected to be carried out. The research performed and reported must meet the minimum requirements.

2. Within 10 days of award of contract, the contractor shall participate in a virtual post-award scoping meeting with pertinent NPS staff to discuss technical aspects of the contract and to confirm the planning schedule for the submission of the deliverables.

3. The production of the Historic Resource Study shall be completed within 12 months of contract award.

4. The quote must include a work schedule diagramming the duration of field and archival work outlined in the research strategy section of the quote.

Submission Documents

The prospective contractor must formulate a study quote in response to this scope of work. The quote must describe in detail the investigator’s research strategy, qualifications of personnel responsible for completion of the study, discussion of accomplishing past research project within contract terms, and an itemized cost estimate.

Quotes submitted for consideration must bear the endorsement, by means of signatures, of the proposed Principal Investigator. If the quote is submitted by an organization, it must bear the endorsement of both the Principal Investigator and a representative of the organization who is empowered to commit the organization to such an undertaking.

Factor 1: TECHNICAL CAPABILITY

(A) Sub Factor 1 - Research Strategy:

1. A description of the methods, techniques, and procedures of research, including a summary of all repositories and other sources of information to be used.

2. A schedule for submittal of a detailed Historic Resource Study outline, first drafts for National Park Service review, final review drafts, and, following approval by the regional director, 100 off-set printed and perfect-bound copies.

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(B) Sub Factor 2 - Personnel qualifications:

Offeror shall provide a description of the entire proposed research team identifying the prime contractor and all subcontractors and specific areas of responsibility. The description shall identify lines of communication, the responsibilities of each proposed team member, and shall highlight the experience of the team in working jointly on similar type projects. The experience of the Principal Investigator in organizing and conducting similar studies with experience in NPS Historic Resource Studies shall be explained in detail. In addition, a resume for each proposed team member shall be provided showing the necessary background, skills, and experience of each individual.

1. The Principal Investigator

The Principal Investigator (PI) is responsible for all aspects of the proposed study. The PI must have, at minimum, a Master of Arts degree in United States history, architectural history, public history, and/or political science from an accredited university. Degrees in other fields will not be accepted.

The PI shall have a publication record demonstrating a professional level of research, analysis, and complex historical report preparation. It is expected that the publication record will reflect past performance on historical topics enumerated above, education and experience beyond that of a project historian, and a good understanding of research methodology. Past performance also entails completing contract history studies within the scope and schedule of past contracts and include contact information of the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

2. Project Historian(s)

Although the overall research design, guidance, and responsibility for the completed study lies with the Principal Investigator, the PI may utilize the assistance of project historians (PH) to accomplish the research. The minimum requirements for a PH are a Master of Arts degree in United States history, architectural history, public history, and/or political science from an accredited university, with a subsequent record of research and publication.

3. Standards for consultants

Personnel hired or subcontracted for their special knowledge and expertise must carry academic and experiential qualifications in their particular area of expertise. Such qualifications are to be documented by means of vitae attachments to the proposal or submitted at a later date if the consultant has not been identified at the time of the proposal.

(C) Sub Factor 3 - Pervious Experience: Offerors shall submit a list at least (3), but not more than (5), recent and relevant examples of completed projects, which should demonstrate the offeror's and its team member's experience in performance of the work similar to that described in the SOW. For the purpose of this solicitation the term recent means projects that have been completed within the last three (3) years.

The offeror must indicate whether it was the prime or subcontractor on each project. If the offeror was the prime contractor, the offeror shall also describe its primary role/duties in execution of the work (i.e.

the major components of the project which were completed by the prime's staff and major components which were subcontracted out). The offeror shall also provide information on the project as to the size, complexity, and distinctive and/or unique features of the project. The offeror should provide specific

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Factor 2: PAST PERFROMANCE

Offerors shall complete the attached Past Performance Questionnaires (preferably a minimum of 3 and/or a maximum of 5) that provide information on the performance quality of work on similar projects as outlined in the Statement of Work. THE ATTACHED PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE, WITH THIS REQUIREMENT’S TITLE AND SOLICITATION NUMBER FOR THIS SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT, MUST BE THE ONE COMPLETED – NO EXCEPTIONS. Contact information SHALL be provided so that the Government may contact and confirm the information provided. Additionally, the Government may consider any and all other sources of information, including, but not limited to, contacting the contractor or contracting officer of the projects provided, and retrieval of information from the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS).

Factor 3: PRICE

(A) Offer shall complete the "Price Schedule" in the solicitation and sign and date the offer (SF-18).

(B) Contractor Information and Certifications: This will not be evaluated, but must be completed in order to become eligible for award.

Offerors failing to provide any of the above information may result in the entire offer being excluded from further competition.

Quote Submission Instructions and Limitations

(a) Submission of offers: Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers shall be submitted on the SF-18.

(b) Offerors shall submit one (1) electronic copy via email to adam_kircher@nps.gov

(c) Binding and Labeling: Section I (Technical), Section II (Past Performance), and Section III (Price) shall be submitted together without binding. A cover sheet should be provided, clearly marked as to the project title, solicitation identification, the offeror's name and the offerors UEI number. Be sure to apply all appropriate markings including those prescribed in accordance with FAR 52.215-1(e), "Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Data”.

(d) Page Limitations: The maximum page limitation for the technical quote is 40 pages (excluding cover pages, table of contents, list of figures, glossaries, tabs, dividers, blank pages, or other pages as identified throughout the quote that do not provide information related to the evaluation factors). Compliance with page count limits shall be verified. When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted as 2 pages. If the page count is exceeded, the excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the quote.

(e) Endorsement: Quotes submitted for consideration must be accompanied by a signed cover letter. If the quote is submitted by an organization, it must bear the endorsement of both the Principal Investigator and a representative of the organization who is empowered to commit the organization to such an undertaking.

(f) The prospective contractor must formulate a study quote in response to this scope of work. The quote must describe in detail the investigator’s research strategy, qualifications of personnel responsible for

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(g) The prospective contractor must submit a planning schedule and matrix identifying key project milestones and associated products pertaining to the project.

(h) The quote must include a work schedule diagramming the duration of field and archival work for project.

(i) Partial payments may be made up to 80% of the contract award amount. Payments must be based on deliverables accepted by the government (see FAR 52.212-4(a), Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, Inspection/Acceptance & FAR 52.211-1, Time of Delivery). Payment requests must be in accordance with the clause titled, Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

Offerors failing to provide any of the above information may result in the entire offer being excluded from further competition.

(End of provision)

EXECUTIVE ORDER 14042

The Government will take no action to enforce the clause implementing requirements of Executive Order 14042, absent further written notice from the agency, where the place of performance identified in the contract is in a U.S. state or outlying area subject to a court order prohibiting the application of requirements pursuant to the Executive Order (hereinafter, “Excluded State or Outlying Area”). In all other circumstances, the Government will enforce the clause, except for contractor employees who perform substantial work on or in connection with a covered contract in an Excluded State or Outlying Area, or in a covered contractor workplace located in an Excluded State or Outlying Area. A current list of such Excluded States and Outlying Areas is maintained at https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Working in a Federal building or Federally controlled indoor workspaces:

In order to take steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to protect the health and safety of all Federal employees, onsite contractors, visitors to Federal buildings or Federally controlled indoor workspaces, and other individuals interacting with the Federal workforce, employees under the subject contract who are required to work on site in Federal buildings or Federally controlled indoor worksites must comply with requirements located at https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/overview/.

See Attachments 3 and 4.

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:

Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

Award will be made using Simplified Acquisition Procedures, therefore the evaluation procedures at Far 13.106-2 will be used. A firm-fixed price award will be made to the responsible offeror submitting the quote that provides the best value to the Government. In determining best value, the following factors https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/&data=04%7C01%7Cadam_kircher@nps.gov%7C416cbf7016884293f93608d9ecbae31d%7C0693b5ba4b184d7b9341f32f400a5494%7C0%7C0%7C637801109685106036%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=%7C3000&sdata=XDqhBuCCstQ88sHCxORWdTwxescdmGsJxIKb9UpStV4=&reserved=0 https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/overview/&data=04%7C01%7Cadam_kircher@nps.gov%7C416cbf7016884293f93608d9ecbae31d%7C0693b5ba4b184d7b9341f32f400a5494%7C0%7C0%7C637801109685106036%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=%7C3000&sdata=Nn2DsRMoHpbFKWHR9RpZ0js/U2wFgjh3tRbLpLEAJVM=&reserved=0

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(b) 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)

52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v)) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

"Covered telecommunications equipment or services " has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204- 25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

Forced or indentured child labor means all work or service—

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest-level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror.

Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

Inverted domestic corporation, means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

Manufactured end product means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except—

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(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

Place of manufacture means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

Predecessor means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

Reasonable inquiry has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Restricted business operations means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174).

Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate—

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

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(6) Have been voluntarily suspended. "Sensitive technology"—

Sensitive technology —

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically—

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern —

(1) Means a small business concern —

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veteransor, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

Small business concern —

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

Small disadvantaged business concern, consistent with13 CFR 124.1002, means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that—

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by—

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR124.104(c)(2); and

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(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13.CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

Subsidiary means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned—

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation

Successor means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term "successor " does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.

Veteran-owned small business concern means a small business concern —

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C.

101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127), means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States.

Women-owned small business concern means a small business concern —

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

(b) (1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the Offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications in SAM

(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through http://www.sam.gov. After reviewing SAM information , the Offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard(s) applicable to the NAICS code(s) referenced for this solicitation ), at the time this offer is submitted and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs ______________.

[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (v) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any.

These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

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

(c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas. Check all that apply.

(1) Small business concern. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a small business concern.

(2) Veteran-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(3) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(4) Small disadvantaged business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, that it □ is, □ is not a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR124.1002.

(5) Women-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it □ is, □ is not a women-owned small business concern.

(6) WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(5) of this provision.] The offeror represents that-

(i) It □ is, □ is not a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It □ is, □ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(6)(i) of this provision is accurate for each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: __________.] Each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the WOSB representation.

(7) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program in (c)(6) of this provision.] The offeror represents that-

(i) It □ is, □ is not an EDWOSB concern, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It □ is, □ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(7)(i) of this provision is accurate for each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the EDWOSB concern and

140P6022Q0026 HSTR - Historic Resource Study 36660 Page 18 of 40 other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: __________.] Each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the EDWOSB representation.

Note: Complete paragraphs (c)(8) and (c)(9) only if this solicitation is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(8) Women-owned business concern (other than small business concern). [Complete only if the offeror is a women-owned business concern and did not represent itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it □ is a women-owned business concern.

(9) Tie bid priority for labor surplus area concerns. If this is an invitation for bid, small business offerors…