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Section SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

BIDDER INQUIRY Q&A

Q&A responses for the amendment.

Q1. No information is given as to where the fencing material s will be staged. Should we assume the Work Center or Campground, and that we must move the material from there to the planting units?

A1. The government plans to have fencing materials divvied up and delivered to the various planting units; however, this is not a commitment to do so. Worst case scenario is materials is staging at the Long Creek Work Center.

Q2. The difference between 8 foot vs 10 foot t-posts, and 6 foot vs 8 foot exclosure wire is not insignificant from an installation perspective. The difference between installing wire cage material that meets the 60-inch minimum vs "layering" material to meet the minimum specification is also not insignificant from an installation perspective. We assume we must accept the unknown of material s to actually be provided by the Government, and bid for 'worst case scenario', necessitating a potentially higher bid price. But, if more information is available before bid due date, please provide.

A2. Correct, some of the provided material will have to be layered, and there is currently no accurate inventory of the total amount. In the case layering is necessary, a 1-foot overlap and an 8-foot t-posts could be used.

Q3. Please note that the 'Tall One Gallon" size of plant specified for this project is well beyond a "plug" or "seedling " size.

A3. Noted; however, regardless of nomenclature, the information regarding the plant size has been provided.

Q4. Please note: 3800 plants minus 10% allowable without protection = 3420 minus 300 cages = 3120 plants to be installed within 100 exclosures = 31 plants/exclosure. Exclosures are 16' x 16' = 256 sf So, 31 plants into 256 sf (without even subtracting for the perimeter) equates to a plant less than every 3 foot spacing. This is contrary to other language in the specifications concerning plant placement and spacing. Please consider if further information will be provided.

A4. Per paragraph 5.5.1, each exclosure will be a minimum 16’ x 16’ (they can be larger). 10% of placement within protective fencing shall be considered an optimum goal, but the Government recognizes this may not be possible.

Q5. We are assuming that Options 1001, 2001, 3001 are for years 2023, 2024, 2025, but this is not stated. Please verify.

A5. This contract is for one performance period/planting season only. The schedule is amended to remove the referenced option period.

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

INFORMATION TO OFFEROR'S

US Army Corps of Engineers has a requirement for a non-personal services contract for Elk Forage Seedling Planting and Protection in the Grandad Elk Mitigation Area on Dworshak Reservoir, Ahsahka, ID. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor, who in turn is responsible to the Government.

Registration at www.sam.gov is required. Failure to register in the SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Effective 29 April 2018, the notarized letter process is now mandatory on all CURRENT registrants at SAM who have a requirement to update data on their SAM record. The notarized letter is mandatory and is required in order for the GSA Federal Service Desk (FSD) to activate the entity's registration. Both Federal Assistance entities and all non-Federal entities must mail the original, signed copy of the notarized letter to the Federal Service Desk.

Failure to do so within 30 days of activation may result in the registration no longer being active. Mail the completed, signed, notarized letter to:

FEDERAL SERVICE DESK

ATTN: SAM.GOV REGISTRATION PROCESSING

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Completion of the required FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items is required. When you complete your SAM registration, the link to complete your Representations and Certifications is also available. Please do not hesitate to contact myself Richard Harvey prior to the date of this quote closing for any assistance, or the SAM web site help desk for assistance or questions.

TO ENSURE RECEIPT OF YOUR QUOTE, PLEASE SEND TO THE ATTENTION OF RICHARD HARVEY @ Richard.a.harvey@usace.army.mil If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Request for Quote, please contact me, Richard Harvey by email to richard.a.harvey@usace.army.mil Please return all pages of this request for quote. Be sure to also complete Blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, and 30c on page 1.

Name: _____________________________________________________________ Contact Telephone Number: ____________________________________________ Email Address: __________________________________________________________________ Company's Federal Tax Identification Number: ____________________________________________ CAGE CODE: _________________________ DUNS Number ________________________________ Unique Entity ID (UEI):____________________________________ The System for Award Management (SAM) is online. SAM replaces CCR/FedReg, ORCA, and EPLS. If you have been using those systems, you should now go to www.sam.gov to find your information.

Completion of FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items - Alternate 1 (May 2014). Electronic completion is encouraged (see https://www.acquisition.gov to download Representations and Certifications).

An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via https://www.acquisition.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) through (i) of this provision In accordance with FAR Part 29.3 - State and Local Taxes, and per Title 4 of US Code 104-107, the Government is exempt from paying state and local taxes. Exempt tax identification number 91-8028090.

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Submission of Price Quote - Offeror shall submit 1 copy of the following:

1. Signed and dated Standard Form 1449 (Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items)

2. Signed and dated Standard Form 30, if applicable, for any Amendments to the Solicitation

3. Completed schedule (pricing information) for all contract line item numbers

4. Completed Clause 52.212-3 and Alt I, "Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items" as noted above.

5. Any other work-related government contracts that are similar in scope to this requirement or past contracts with this agency similar in scope.

6. Detailed description of your organization and how you plan to perform this work in detail meeting the Period of Performance (POP) from Oct 1st 2022 to November 30th 2022 and subsequent option years for the same POP.

PRICES QUOTED MUST BE VALID FOR 30 DAYS. Solicitation shall result in a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract.

All pricing shall include shipping FOB destination (include shipping cost in price).

BUSINESS HOURS: The standard business hours for the Walla Walla District, Corps of Engineers are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding federal holidays.

BASIS FOR AWARD

The Government will award one contract resulting from this solicitation in accordance with FAR 13.106 to the responsible offeror meeting or exceeding all solicitation requirements and representing the best value to the government based on PRICE only. The government does not intend to have discussions with offerors so please ensure that all information required in the Technical Specifications is provided with your quote. Technical Specifications provided by you the vendor to be evaluated by a government representative that do not meet or exceed the technical specifications solicited will be determined unacceptable and will not be subject for an award.

BIDDER INQUIRY

All inquiries regarding this solicitation are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry. Telephone and email inquiries will not be accepted. Bidder Inquiry is a web-site that allows bidders to post questions regarding the solicitation and view all questions by other bidders and responses by USACE. Bidder Inquiry can be accessed through ProjNet at (https://www.projnet.org)

To submit and review inquiry items, prospective vendors will need to use the Bidder Inquiry Key presented below and follow the instructions listed below the key for access. A prospective vendor who submits a comment /question will receive an acknowledgement of their comment/question via email. Another email to the same address will notify the prospective vendor once the reply is available for viewing.

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: YSY7QF-EVAHR7

Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

2. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

3. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

4. Email. Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.

5. Click Continue. A page will then open saying that a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

6. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

7. Click Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

Instructions for Entering Questions:

1. After you are logged in click on the "post new inquiry", it is on the left side of the window under the Word

"Submit" a.) This is the window where you will enter your questions b.) Comment Classification: Click on the down arrow to the right of the words “Please select from below”, select “Public” c.) Discipline: This is where you select who this question should be directed to. Example; if the question is about an electrical drawing or specification select: “Electrical” from the pull down list.

d.) Sheet. Enter the sheet number of the drawing you are asking about.

e.) Detail. Enter the detail name of the detail shown on the drawing that you are asking about.

f.) Specification. Enter the Specification number and paragraph number.

g.) File. Use this if you are going to attach a pdf file.

h.) Question. Enter your question here.

Specific Instructions for Future ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. For future access to ProjNet, you will not be provided any type of password. You will utilize your Secret

Question and Secret Answer to log in.

2. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

3. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

4. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

5. Email. Enter the email address you used to register previously in ProjNet.

6. Click Continue. A page will then open asking you to enter the answer to your Secret Question.

7. Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once this is completed you are now logged into the system.

For questions about the ProjNet Bidder Inquiry, please contact the Call Center help desk toll free at 1-800-428- HELP, which operates from 8AM to 5PM (Central US time zone). Bidder inquiry help questions can also be emailed to the helpdesk at staff@projnet.info

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

DWORSHAK ELK FORAGE SEEDLING PLANTING AND PROTECTION (2022)

Part 1 – General Information

1.1 General: This is a non-personal services contract for Elk Forage Seedling Planting and Protection in the Grandad Elk Mitigation Area on Dworshak Reservoir. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor, who in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.2 Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform redstem ceanothus planting and protection as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this PWS.

1.3 Purpose: The US Army Corps of Engineers, Dworshak Dam & Reservoir, desires to increase the abundance, quality, and availability of winter forage for the North Fork Clearwater River elk herd by planting and protecting additional shrubs in the Grandad Elk Mitigation Area. For this effort, the primary goal is to achieve maximum survivability of planted seedlings.

1.4 Background:

1.4.1 Dworshak Dam and Reservoir has several congressionally authorized purposes, one of which is to develop and sustain fish and wildlife habitat. In addition, it has a federal mandate to provide elk habitat (Design Memorandum 15 “The Plan for Development of Rocky Mountain Elk Habitat”). The planting of preferred browse species has been used on Dworshak Reservoir in the past to meet the mandates prescribed in the design memorandum. Shrub planting and protection from elk herbivory prior to seedling establishment and seeding is primarily a tool to increase and enhance the amount and availability of preferred winter browse for elk.

1.4.2 Approximately 3,000 acres of the 5,000-acre Grandad Elk Mitigation Area was clear-cut and burned in the 1970s to promote the production of winter browse species for elk. Although the efforts in the ’70s were generally highly successful, today some of the clear-cut and burn units have very little woody vegetative growth. The Government desires to restore the woody browse species component within these units.

1.5 Scope: The scope of this contract includes providing the care, planting, and protection of redstem ceanothus seedlings, which are highly selected for in elk diets, particularly during the winter. Seedling protection will be accomplished by establishing small exclosures and/or plant cages as needed to prevent seedling herbivory and mortality by elk prior to seedling establishment and maturity (e.g., seed-producing). The Government will provide the seedlings. The Contractor shall establish small exclosures where possible, plant, and protect 3,800 (plus or minus 5%) seedlings. It is the Government’s intent that no more than 10% of the total seedlings may be planted without protective fencing from elk herbivory. All unprotected seedlings must be marked with an accurate GPS waypoint for survival monitoring. Part 5 of this document details the specific performance requirements.

1.6 Period of Performance:

1.6.1 Planting Schedule. The period of performance for this work is the fall of 2022 – October 1, 2022, through November 30, 2022, inclusive. It is the Government’s intent that all planting work shall be scheduled and accomplished within the fewest consecutive calendar days possible within this timeframe. This is also in the Contractor’s best interest, as once the Contractor mobilizes to site, they shall become responsible for the care and survival of the seedlings (see paragraph 5.2).

1.6.2 Variances. Requests for variances to this schedule must be submitted by the Contractor in writing and approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The Government reserves the right to deny any variance request. Any approved variance must be accomplished at no additional cost to the Government.

1.7 Place of Performance: All seedling planting and protection activities will occur within the Grandad Elk Mitigation Area on Dworshak Reservoir. Most or all planting and protection activities will be within the Grandad Creek Units (see Attachment 2, “2022 Planting Map: Priority Areas”), but may also occur within adjacent planting Units with similar access (see Attachment 3, “2022 Planting Map: Secondary Areas”).

1.8 Coordination:

1.8.1 Key Contractor Personnel. The Contractor shall provide an English-speaking Contract Supervisor to oversee the onsite work.

1.8.2 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The COR ensures all technical aspects of the contract are monitored and assists in contract administration. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.8.3 Post-award Conference. The Contractor agrees to attend a post-award conference convened by the COR within 10 days of contract award and prior to commencement of work. This initial meeting may be held at Dworshak Project, at the work site, or via teleconference and will be approximately 1–2 hours duration. The purpose will be to establish communications, discuss contract requirements and clauses, and provide needed clarifications to the work statement.

1.8.4 Preparatory Meetings. A Preparatory Meeting, to include Contractor and Government personnel, shall be conducted onsite on the first day of planting each season. The purpose of this meeting will be review parameters for the planting season (i.e., locations, terrain, distribution), review the planting and caging specification, as well as to review, amend if needed, and accept the contractor’s Activity Hazards Analysis prior to commencement of work.

1.9 Quality Control & Quality Assurance:

1.9.1 Quality Control. The Contractor shall prepare and maintain a written Quality Control Plan (QCP) detailing its quality control methods to ensure work is performed in accordance with this Performance Work Statement.

The QCP must be available for review by Government personnel, if requested.

1.9.2 Quality Assurance. The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards.

It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.10 Project Security Requirements:

1.10.1 General: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements.

Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

1.10.2 Physical Security: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA.

1.10.3 Contractor Employee Verification: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/ eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

1.12 Safety and Environmental Considerations:

1.12.1 Protection of Water Resources. Special measures shall be taken to prevent chemicals, fuels, oils, greases, bituminous materials, and waste washings from entering drainage ditches, ponds, and rivers.

1.12.2 Safety Standards. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Standards, as well as the Corps of Engineers’ Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1, which can be referenced at:

https://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Safety-and-Occupational-Health/Safety-and-Health-Requirements- Manual/.

The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel are trained to the level of expertise required for proper performance of the task, general first aid procedures, and use of safety equipment. Personal protective equipment shall be provided by the Contractor and must be appropriate to the task. Contractor personnel and equipment shall be subject to safety inspections by Government personnel while on Federal property.

1.12.3 Contractor Accident Prevention Plan. The Contractor shall develop and submit an Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The APP must include the minimum requirements described in EM 385-1-1, Appendix A, Minimum Basic Outline for Accident Prevention Plans. The APP must be specific to the work on this contract and should include: plans for maintaining continued job cleanup; safe access and egress; plans for dealing with emergencies (ambulance service, fire, evacuation, etc.); and accident reporting procedures.

1.12.4 Activity Hazard Analysis. The Contractor shall prepare an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) that meets the standard of EM 385-1-1, Section 01.A.14, for the work to be performed under this contract. The AHA shall address the hazards for the activities to be performed and present mitigation actions to reduce or eliminate the hazard. A template containing all required elements will be provided to the Contractor upon request.

Part 2 – Definitions

Desiccation. The state of extreme dryness.

Hydrogel. A type of hydrophilic biodegradable gel or powder polymer frequently used during planting in forestry applications. Hydrogel acts as a soil conditioner and water reservoir to increase seedling survival and growth rates.

Application rates typically vary based on prevailing soil conditions.

J-root. An improperly planted seedling that takes a J-shaped configuration in the planting hole. Such seedlings often die prematurely, grow poorly, and are susceptible to windthrow.

Part 3 – Government Furnished Materials

3.1 Seedlings: The Government will provide 3,800 seedlings (plus or minus 5%) for planting by the Contractor during the Fall of 2022. The seedlings will come in tall one-gallon containers having a 185 cubic inch root plug (approximately 3–4" x 14" root plug).

3.2 Fencing Materials: The Government will provide a quantity of fencing materials, generally described below, to establish up to 100 small temporary exclosures and up to 300 wire plant cages, to be installed by the Contractor as specified in Section 5.5, Plant Survival Measures. The following list identifies the materials that may be provided:

For small exclosures:

o 8- to 10-foot studded t-posts o 6- to 8-foot woven or welded wire fencing and/or utility or livestock panels

For wire plant cages:

o Minimum 7-foot studded t-posts o Minimum 60-inch woven or welded wire fencing and/or utility or livestock panels o Approximately 78-inch rebar posts, ½-inch #4, or equivalent-strength metal doweling

Part 4 – Contractor Furnished Items and Services

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all tools, materials, supplies, equipment, and services required to perform work under this contract, except those listed under Part 3 of this PWS. The Contractor shall maintain an adequate, trained, and equipped workforce at all times during the performance period to ensure timely completion of all work.

4.2 Hydrogel: The Contractor shall provide hydrogel in sufficient quantities to mix with backfilled soil, based on manufacturer recommendations. The Contractor shall submit product name and specification to the COR for review and acceptance prior to purchase by the Contractor.

4.3 Fencing Installation Equipment and Materials: The Contractor shall provide all equipment and additional supplies and materials not listed in Section 3, Government Furnished Materials, that are required to utilize any fencing materials provided by the Government to install small exclosures and wire plant cages as specified in Section 5.5, Plant Survival Measures.

Part 5 – Specific Tasks

5.1 Elk Forage Planting: The Contractor shall plant elk forage seedlings in accordance with the objectives of this PWS and in the manner that meets the objectives detailed in this section and provides the greatest chance for survivability of the young plants.

5.2 Seedling Handling:

5.2.1 Seedling Delivery. The Government will deliver the seedlings to the Grandad Elk Mitigation Area, typically to the Long Creek Work Center or Grandad Campground. If it is practicable, the Government may deliver the seedlings to a staging area within closer proximity to the planting units.

5.2.2 Seedling Possession. The Contractor shall take possession of, and responsibility for, the seedlings upon mobilization to the worksite and shall be responsible for transporting plants from the delivery/staging location to the planting sites.

5.2.3 Seedling Care. The Contractor shall protect seedlings from wind, elements, and other potential damage during transport; shall handle seedlings gently and carefully; and shall store seedlings not immediately planted a manner that prevents desiccation or causes any undue reduction in seedling health.

5.3 Planting Locations:

5.3.1 Spacing. The Contractor shall make every attempt to disperse the seedlings evenly through the planting unit(s) while selecting the best possible micro-sites and should not greatly exceed 100 seedlings per acre.

5.3.2 Microsites. Seedlings must be planted in appropriate microsites that reduce plant desiccation (e.g., reduce exposure to the sun) and provide more available moisture throughout the growing season. Appropriate micro-sites would be the north or northeast sides of stumps, logs, rocks, etc., which provide protection from animal, sun, and wind damage. Natural materials may be transported from surrounding areas within or adjacent to the planting unit to create adequate micro sites, when needed.

5.4 Planting:

5.4.1 Scalping and Orientation. For each planting location that is not exposed to mineral soils, the Contractor must clear/scalp to mineral soil to a minimum of 12 inches in diameter to remove any vegetation, gravel, or slash to reduce direct plant competition. All seedlings shall be planted in the center of the scalped area and oriented at an angle between perpendicular to the slope and true vertical.

5.4.2 Planting. The seedlings must be planted in such a manner as to maximize plant survival and allow for adequate expansion of roots. An opening shall be created large enough to allow for the plug (3¼″ diameter x 14″ tall) to easily fit and provide room for the placement of the hydrogel. Planting the 185 cubic inch plugs requires a much larger hoedad or the use of an auger. The Contractor must place the seedling in the opening so that the roots are not J-rooted nor planted with debris in the hole. The Contractor shall then place the hydrogel product around the plug and inside the planting hole. The soil shall be firmly packed around the plug and root collar so that the soil reaches the top of the root collar.

5.5 Plant Survival Measures: To maximize seedling survival, the Contractor shall install up to 100 small exclosures and up to 300 protective wire plant cages. Final quantity will depend on availability of Government-provided fencing materials at the time the work is completed. The Government will select the plant protection installation areas. To propose any alternative to the Government’s methods described here, the Offeror shall provide a detailed description of their proposal with their quote for Government evaluation.

5.5.1. Small Exclosures. The Contractor shall assemble and install up to 100 small exclosures meet the basic installation parameters listed below. All areas designated for small exclosure establishment will be adjacent to a road to facilitate access by the Contractor required for hauling and placing material.

Minimum dimensions shall be 16 feet L x 16 feet W x 6 feet H.

T-posts shall be driven a minimum of 16 inches into the ground.

Woven or welded wire fence and/or utility or livestock panels may require layering to reach the minimum height requirement of six feet.

5.5.2 Wire Plant Cages. The Contractor shall assemble and install up to 300 wire plant cages. One seedling shall be planted in the middle of the wire cage installed.

Minimum cylindrical dimensions shall be 2 feet in diameter x 5 feet H T-posts shall be driven a minimum of 18 inches into the ground, where possible.

If the plant cage is to be constructed on sloped ground, one t-post shall be oriented directly uphill to limit damage or shifting of the cage during snow melt.

When rebar is used for plant cage construction, the Contractor shall weave the rebar or metal dowel a minimum of five times through cage and pound into the ground a minimum of 18 inches.

Ideally, each plant cage will be constructed with two t-posts, each configured opposite each other for maximum structure of the circular plant cage.

However, if the number of t-posts provided does not allow for the ideal construction of all plant cages, two pieces of rebar may replace one t-post. In this case, the three supports shall be placed equidistant from one another, forming a triangular shape, to provide maxim strength of the cage.

Part 6 –Technical Exhibits and Attachments

6.1 Technical Exhibits:

1. Performance Requirements Summary

2. Deliverables Schedule

6.2 Attachments:

1. 2022 Planting Vicinity Map

2. 2022 Planting Units – Grandad Area

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

DWORSHAK ELK FORAGE SEEDLING PLANTING

The Contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective Standard AQL Surveillance

Method

Seedling Handling (5.2) Seedlings have been handled carefully and protected from undue reduction in health.

90% Periodic Surveillance

Planting Locations (5.3)

Seedlings have been relatively evenly dispersed and are planted in suitable micro-sites; where suitable micro-sites are not available, they have been created using natural materials. Seedlings do not greatly exceed 100 plants per acre.

90% Periodic Surveillance

Planting (5.4) Seedlings are planted in a manner as to maximize plant survival and allow for adequate expansion of roots.

90% Periodic Surveillance and/or Random Sampling

Plant Survival Measures (5.5)

Small plant exclosures are constructed in areas designated by the Government. Plant cages are centered around selected seedlings and oriented so that one t-post is directly upslope and pounded into the ground at least 18 inches.

90% Periodic Surveillance and/or Random Sampling

OPTION PRICING

(a) If the option to extend the term of the contract covered by Clause No. 52.217-9 is exercised, prices shall be set forth in the schedule for the option year period being exercised.

(b) If the option to extend service covered by Clause No. 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services is exercised, the prices to be paid for such extension shall be the same as those in effect for the contract period being extended.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Elk Seedling and Planting Services

FFP

Elk Forage Seedling Planting and Protection in the Grandad Elk Mitigation Area on Dworshak Reservoir.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: F018

NET AMT

OPTION Informational CLIN only

FFP

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 1001 N/A N/A N/A N/A 2001 N/A N/A N/A N/A 3001 N/A N/A N/A N/A

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 16-SEP-2022 TO

15-SEP-2023

N/A ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

PERFORMANCE SPECIALIST

DWORSHAK PROJECT OFFICE

1428 NORTHFORK DRIVE

AHSAHKA ID 83520-0048

FOB: Destination

960201

1001 N/A N/A N/A N/A

2001 N/A N/A N/A N/A

3001 N/A N/A N/A N/A

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal

Transactions

JUN 2020

52.204-1 Approval of Contract DEC 1989 52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance 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 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror AUG 2020 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information

Systems

NOV 2021

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 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

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation

NOV 2015

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

FEB 2016

52.211-8 Time of Delivery JUN 1997 52.211-9 Desired and Required Time of Delivery JUN 1997 52.217-3 Evaluation Exclusive Of Options APR 1984 52.217-4 Evaluation Of Options Exercised At The Time Of Contract

Award

JUN 1988

52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor

Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Certification

MAY 2014

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

NOV 2011

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation

Support

MAY 2016

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

DEC 2019

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

MAY 2021

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

JAN 2021

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements MAR 2022 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements MAR 2022 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation MAR 2022 252.215-7007 Notice of Intent to Resolicit JUN 2012 252.217-7028 Over And Above Work DEC 1991 252.223-7004 Drug Free Work Force SEP 1988 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7017 Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors-- Prohibition on Fees and Consideration

APR 2020

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JAN 2021

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

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

(NOV 2021)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code(s) and small business size standard(s) for this acquisition appear elsewhere in the solicitation. However, the small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees if the acquisition--

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

(2) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(3) Is 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.

(b) 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 may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with FAR subpart 4.10), or alternative commercial products or commercial services for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers:

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers.

Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation.

(1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to--GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section, Suite 8100, 470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20407, Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision.

Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(i) ASSIST (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

(ii) Quick Search (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).

(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by--

(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone

(215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation,…