Arkansas Post NM - Tree Removal

Arkansas Post National Memorial - Tree Removal - 140P6025Q0028

The purpose of this amendment (0001) is to provide questions and answers/request for information asked thus far.

Q1: The Statement of Work does not specify the total land area of the site, particularly for Mounds A and B, where the proposed tree vegetation removal is to take place. Please provide the total area involved, as well as an estimate of the number of trees that will need to be removed as part of this project.

A1: The area of the work site is 1 acre and there are approximately 35 trees to be removed from Mounds A and B.

There are no further questions at this time.

Reminder to acknowledge any amendments by the
date and time the solicitation closes.

Arkansas Post National Memorial - Tree Removal - 140P6025Q0028

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The National Park service is issuing this request for quote (RFQ) 140P6025Q0028, for the performance of tree vegetation. This project requires the removal of existing tree vegetation from the Menard-Hodges mound complex-specifically Mounds A and B. This will require a certified arborist who specializes in removing trees with ropes and rigging to prevent any damage to the existing archeological features. Work shall be completed in accordance with the provided Scope of Work (SOW). All responsible sources may submit a quote that shall be considered by the agency. The Solicitation Number is 140P6025Q0028 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under Part 13 Simplified Acquisitions.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-03. The FAC is available at https://www.acquisition.gov/FAR.

(iv) This requirement has been set aside as a Total Small Business set aside in accordance with FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020), under NAICS Code 561730 - Landscaping Services with a small business size standard of $9.5 M.

(v) Line items: 10: Arkansas Post NM - Tree Removal

(vi) The acquisition is for the tree removal at Arkansas Post National Memorial. Product and services offered to the Government under this purchase shall meet or exceed the requested items in accordance with the attached scope of work (SOW). Interested Parties shall submit quotes to Adam Kircher via email at adam_kircher@nps.gov.

(vii) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and FOB point:
Period of Performance: 90 Days After Receipt of Award
Location: Arkansas Post National Memorial. Mailing address: 1741 Old Post Road, Gillett, AR 72055. The actual work site is approximately 29 miles away.

(viii) The provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition (See ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021) in the terms and conditions)
Any questions pertaining to this solicitation must be sent via email to adam_kircher@nps.gov on or before June 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM CDT. All questions will be answered in an Amendment to this solicitation and posted on or about June 17, 2025.

(ix) 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services
(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:
(i) Award will be made in accordance with FAR Part 13 to the offeror that provides the best value to the government based on price, technical, and prior experience. This solicitation is not stating nor required to state the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor and/or sub factor (FAR 13.106-1(a)(2)).
(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.

(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation and others as applicable with its offer.

(xi) The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/.
Reference FAR 52.212-4, Paragraph (c) is hereby tailored as follows: FAR 52.212-4 (c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties with the exception of administrative changes such as paying office, appropriation data, etc., which may be changed unilaterally by the Government.

(xii) All Offerors must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.203-17, 52.204-10, 52.204-27, 52.204-28, 52.204-30,52.209-6, 52.219-6,52.219-28 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-50, 52.225-1, 52.225-3, 52.225-13, 52.226-8, 52.232-34, 52.240-1 and the following clauses in paragraph (c) 52.222-41, 52.222-42, 52.222-55, 52.222-62, The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/.

(xiii) The Contractor shall comply with the attached terms and conditions applicable to acquisitions of commercial items.
Offerors are to see the complete solicitation package for full terms and conditions and attachments.
Attachments included:
1. Scope of Work
2. SCA Wage Determination
3. SF-18 (Terms and Conditions)

(xiv) N/A

(xv) All offers must be submitted by the due date in order to be considered. Quotes are due on or before June 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM CDT.
Quotes shall be submitted electronically to adam_kircher@nps.gov

(xvi) Contract Administration Data
Adam Kircher
Contracting Officer
DOI, National Park Service - Contracting Operation Central (ConOps-Central) Major Acquisition Buying Office - MWRO
Phone: 402-800-8120
Email: adam_kircher@nps.gov