W912P727QA002 SAM Posting Solicitation_Russian River Coho Monitoring FINAL.pdf

Monitoring and Evaluation of Russian River Coho Salmon Notice ID: W912P727QA002 Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Location: Geyserville, CA NAICS: 541690 for Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services PSC: B529 for Special Studies/Analysis – Scientific Data

General Info:

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with RFO Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. OƯers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number W912P727QA002 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for the monitoring and evaluation of Russian River coho salmon and related services.

This acquisition is full and open. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at https://acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide.

The NAICS Code is 541690 for Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. The small business size standard is $19 million. The PSC Code is B529 for Special Studies/Analysis – Scientific Data.

Project Description:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), San Francisco District is seeking to contract a non-personnel service contract to provide monitoring and evaluation of the Russian River Coho Salmon Captive Broodstock Program (RRCSCBP), located at Don Clausen Fish Hatchery (Sonoma County). The contractor's work and responsibility shall include all job planning, programming, scheduling, administration, inspection, and management necessary to accomplish specified services. The contractor shall make sure that work is accomplished in accordance with the contract and all applicable laws, municipal codes, regulations, and/or written directives issued by the Contracting OƯicer.

The provisions at 52.212-1 Instructions to OƯerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services apply to this acquisition. See attachments for solicitation provisions and clauses (Attachment 2), Performance Work Statement (PWS – Attachment 1), and wage determination (Attachment 3).

Anticipated PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Base Year: December 1, 2026 through November 30, 2027 Option Year I: December 1, 2027 through November30, 2028 Option Year II: December 1, 2028 through November 30, 2029 Option Year III: December 1, 2029 through November 30, 2030 Option Year IIII: December 1, 2030 through November 30, 2031

Evaluation will be conducted in accordance with RFO FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation— Commercial Products and Commercial Services. See provisions and clauses document for details.

Submission Requirement:

All interested firms shall submit a quote in accordance with RFO FAR provision 52.212-1 and shall include the information as stated below.

1. COVER LETTER: In the Cover letter, include the Solicitation Number, Date of oƯer, Company Name, Company Address, Company Tax ID, Company CAGE code, The OƯeror’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Company Point of Contact (email and telephone), and a statement acknowledging all agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and any solicitation amendments in this advertisement. The oƯeror must have an active SAM registration.

2. PRICE SCHEDULE : Please fill-out and submit the PRICE SCHEDULE (Attachment 4). Be advised that a cost breakdown is not required with your oƯer, but may be required upon receipt of oƯers. The quote should suƯiciently address all the evaluation factors listed under 52.212-2.

3. TECHNICAL APPROACH: For the technical approach, provide a capability statement demonstrating how the proposed products or services meet the requirements of the Performance Work Statement. Specific attention should be given to the Performance Work Statement requirements related to: (1) Ability to obtain permits and landowner access agreements; collecting, analyzing, and interpreting monitoring data; and coordinating with NMFS, CDFW, Sonoma Water, and USACE (2) the need for the wage rates used for the quote are in compliance with the SCA wage rate for Sonoma County, (3) compliance with the RFO FAR

Clause 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting, and (4) ability to begin delivery of services at the start of the period of performance.

4. PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE: Please provide either CPARS data with title and description of the project or complete no more than two (2) of the past performance questionnaires (Attachment 6). The absence of CPARS data will not contribute to an unacceptable rating for past performance. However, failure to provide any relevant past performance will result in an unacceptable rating in this evaluation factor.

5. FINANCIAL BANK LETTER: Letter should include items such as financial status, line of credit, number of overdrafts the company has had in past year, and the average balance of commercial account. (May be expressed: low 5 figure, or High 6 figures)

6. QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM (QPC): Please refer to the Performance Work Statement, paragraph 1.6.1-Quality Control for instructions.

7. PROVISIONS: Responses to provisions that require OƯeror completion of information, representations, and certifications (other than those collected via the System for Award Management (SAM)).

QUOTE RECEIVED WITHOUT ITEMS 1 THROUGH 7 ABOVE WILL BE DEEMED AS

UNRESPONSIVE.

EVALUATION

Evaluation Factor Rating Technical Approach Acceptable/Unacceptable Experience/Past Performance

Acceptable/Unacceptable

Price Best Value

The Government will evaluate oƯers by ensuring the oƯeror has an adequate technical approach. Each quotation will be evaluated to determine how well the proposed products or services meet the requirements of the Performance Work Statement.

The Government will evaluate oƯers by ensuring adequate EXPERIENCE is submitted by the company that is similar to the type of work required in the Performance Work Statement. Based on the information provided, the Government will either determine the experience to be ACCEPTABLE (whereby there is a reasonable expectation for successful performance), or UNACCEPTABLE (whereby the Government does not have a reasonable expectation for successful performance).

The Government will conduct a Past Performance Review for satisfactory or better performance ratings; be advised that Government is not limited to the information provided by the company, but may use other sources or information available such as CPARS. The oƯeror may use either CPARS data with title and description of the requirement or the Past Performance Questionnaire for your customers to fill-out and submit prior to the close date of this advertisement. Based on the information provided, the Government will determine the Past Performance information to be ACCEPTABLE (whereby there is a reasonable expectation for satisfactory performance), or UNACCEPTABLE (whereby the Government does not have a reasonable expectation for satisfactory performance). The absence of CPARS data for the oƯeror will not contribute to an unacceptable rating for past performance. However, failure to provide evidence of satisfactory past performance will result in an UNACCEPTABLE rating.

The Government will conduct an analysis on the pricing received to ensure fair and reasonable prices. This analysis will look at historical pricing, the oƯicial Government Estimate, and address price unbalancing.

The OƯer that provides ACCEPTABLE experience, ACCEPTABLE past performance, with the lowest price will be the awardee for this requirement. The Government does not intend to conduct discussions with oƯerors, but reserves the right to open discussions with firms.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Please submit all questions by 22 October 2026 NLT 12:00pm PDT to:

logan.champlin@usace.army.mil and nairi.freeman@usace.army.mil. Submission will be via PIEE. Quotes must be received no later than 12:00pm PDT on 09 November 2026.

Quotes received after the deadline are Late and may not be considered for contract award.

FAR PROVISION 52.229-11 AND FAR CLAUSE 52.229-12

FAR provision 52.229-11 and FAR clause 52.229-12 are included in this solicitation. This provision and clause concern the imposition of a 2 percent Federal excise tax withholding on any resultant contract award or payment request. This rule applies to Federal Government contracts for goods or services that are awarded to foreign persons- such as foreign contractors. It implements the Department of the Treasury's final regulations published in the Federal Register at 81 FR 55133 on August 18, 2016, under section 5000C of the Internal Revenue Code relating to the 2 percent tax on payments made by the U.S.

Government to foreign persons pursuant to certain contracts. Pursuant to the FAR 52.229-3

Federal, State, and Local Taxes, taxes imposed under 26 U.S.C. 5000 C may not be included in the contract price or reimbursed. Exemptions from this excise tax must be claimed by an OƯeror when it submits, with its oƯer, a U.S. Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form W-14, Certificate of Foreign Contracting Party Receiving Federal Procurement Payments, available via the internet at www.irs.gov/W14. If not submitted with the oƯer, exemptions will not be applied to any resulting contract and the Government will withhold a full 2 percent on each contract payment. Failure to submit an IRS Form W- 14 with each payment request will also result in an automatic withholding of 2 percent from the payment request. When filling out the IRS Form W-14 the following information may be used to complete Part I, Lines 6 and 7. Line 6 Contract/reference number:

W912P726QA003 Line 7 Name and address of the acquiring agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, San Francisco District Attn: Contracting OƯicer450 Golden Gate Avenue, 4th Floor San Francisco, CA 94102-3406 Any exemption claimed and self-certified is subject to audit by the IRS. Any disputes concerning this tax are adjudicated by the IRS because the Section 5000C tax is a tax matter not a contract issue. OƯerors are encouraged to seek guidance from their own tax professionals for advice concerning the provision, clause, and exclusions exclusion/submission of IRS Form W-14. NOTE: USACE will not notify OƯerors of any changes to the combined synopsis/solicitation; OƯerors must monitor PIEE and SAM for any posted changes or amendments.

List of Attachments:

Attachment 1 – Performance Work Statement Attachment 2 – Provisions and Clauses Attachment 3 – Service Wage Determination for Sonoma County Attachment 4 – Pricing Schedule Attachment 5 – Experience Worksheet Attachment 6 – PPQ Past Performance Questionnaire