Synopsis-AIS_Services-5-28-2021_2.docx

Solicitation No. 140R4021Q0036: Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Inspection Services

PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE:

The Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Basin Region, has a requirement for Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS). The contract will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ). The objective of this IDIQ contract is to protect Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) reservoirs in the Upper Colorado Basin Region (UCB) from the introduction of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) through: 1) entry inspections of watercraft entering all boat ramps, 2) exit inspections of watercraft existing boat ramps with positive waters, 3) decontamination of watercraft defined as “high risk”, 4) public outreach about AIS to the boating public, and 5) coordination with law enforcement for issuance and removal of red warning tags.

CONTRACT TYPE:

It is anticipated that the Bureau will award 5-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to multiple contractors to provide flexibility and coverage for reservoirs across the Upper Colorado Basin Region.

IDIQs are a framework of terms and conditions, clauses, schedule of labor rates, and general contract requirements. Task Orders are then issued for the specific work. The Task Orders will define the location, the period of performance, and any special or unique tasking associated with the location.

Awardees of an IDIQ will compete against each other for Task Orders and other tasks that arise as funding becomes available. Prospective awardees are not required to be capable of performing in all locations identified, however they will be required to meet all certification and performance requirements as defined below.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

See attached draft PWS/SOW.

LOCATION OF THE WORK:

Work locations performed by private contractor over the past 5 years included boat ramps located at:

· Navajo Reservoir in New Mexico and Colorado

· Elephant Butte Reservoir in New Mexico The purpose of this contract is to expand inspection and decontamination services to additional locations. Reservoirs to be staffed may include (contingent on availability of funds, necessity, and coverage at any given time):

Platoro

Lake Powell

Ridgway

Lost Creek

Rifle Gap

Meeks Cabin

San Luis Lake

Moon Lake

Silver Jack

Newton

Taylor Park

Pelican Lake

Vallecito

Pineview

Vega

Red Fleet

Rockport

Scofield

Starvation

Stateline

Steinaker

Strawberry

Upper Stillwater

Willard Bay

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

The period of performance is anticipated to be from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2026.

COMPETITION:

Solicitation 140R4021Q0036 is anticipated to be issued as a total small business set-aside resulting in a firm fixed price contract. The requirement shall be procured in accordance with Parts 12, 13 and 37 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. The Bureau of Reclamation intends to issue a Request for Quote.

The Government reserves the right to award with or without discussions.

NAICS AND SIZE STANDARD:

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, with a small business size standard of $16.5 million.

SOLICITATION RELEASE DATE:

The anticipated release date for Solicitation No. 140R4021Q0036 will be in July 2021.

The anticipated quote due date will be in August 2021.

All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency.

The solicitation documents for this procurement will be accessible from https://beta.sam.gov. It is, and will continue to be, all potential offeror's responsibility to monitor the Beta.sam.gov website for any amendments, updates, responses to questions and answers, etc. as the Government will not be providing any other methods of information dissemination.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM, www.sam.gov):

The System for Award Management (SAM) is a Federal Government owned-and-operated FREE web site that consolidates the vendor capabilities, Representations and Certifications, and Excluded Parties List System into one system. Offerors must be successfully registered in SAM in order to be considered for a Government contract award. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained by calling 1-866-606-8220, or via the Internet at www.sam.gov .

POINT-OF-CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS:

The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Ms. Josephine Ojewia, Contracting Officer: Email – jojewia@usbr.gov. The contracting office is the Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Regional Office located in Salt Lake City, Utah.