Environmental Consulting Services

Notice for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract for Architect and Engineering Services for the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency to Provide National Environmental Policy Act and Other Technical Services and Support
Solicitation Number: AG-3151-S-17-0037
Agency: United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency
Location: National Office, Washington, D.C.

CONTRACT INFORMATION This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational purposes to identify capabilities of the various vendors for. This RFI is issued for information and planning purposes only. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a IDIQ. Responses will not be considered as proposals nor will any award be made as a result of this RFI. The Government (Acquisition Management Division (AMD) / Farm Service Agency (FSA)) will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this request for information.
The purpose of this contract is to acquire, on an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) basis, services necessary to comply with the provisions under National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other related documents and services supporting environmental compliance of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Farm Services Agency (FSA) and other Agencies as approved by the Contracting Officer.
This announcement will result in one unrestricted ID/IQ Single Award Task Order Contract. Firms should respond using form SF 330. Selection of firm is not based upon competitive bidding procedures, but rather upon the professional qualifications necessary for the performance of the required services. Only firms considered most highly qualified will be considered for this contract. The firm selected will provide the required services required by individual Task Orders for five (5) years. The maximum value of all task orders issued under this contract. For each task order issued under this contract, a firm fixed price contract will be negotiated and the firm will be responsible for providing deliverables and for complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations to fulfill the performance objectives of the contract in a manner consistent with NEPA, FSA NEPA implementing regulations, and relevant policy. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this action is 541620.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Under this ID/IQ, the firm shall be responsible for providing services required to complete appropriate NEPA documentation and other environmental compliance studies and services in support of FSA plans and programs as set forth in individual task orders. The firm shall furnish all personnel, professional expertise, facilities, equipment, material, supplies, and services required for the services described herein, which will be executed in accordance with state and federal regulations and FSA policy. Regular and direct interface with FSA personnel including the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), FSA Program Managers, and FSA NEPA staff is required under this Contract.
Services will primarily focus on developing documents under NEPA (draft and final Environmental Impact Statements and Environmental Assessments, Administrative Records, Notices of Intent, Notices of Availability, Comment Response and Analysis, Records of Decision, and Findings of No Significant Impact). Services required to support FSA's NEPA and environmental compliance could include: research and scoping to develop detailed descriptions of proposed actions and alternatives; full range of public involvement including planning and conducting public meetings; conducting supporting field and desktop studies and regulatory compliance when required; environmental compliance review and analysis; preparation of public involvement plans; assistance in facilitation of public meetings, workshops, and training; staff support; strategy development; research, literature and data review and synthesis; natural and cultural resources research, analysis, surveys, permitting, and compliance support; habitat evaluations; wetland delineations; social and economic analyses; development of Memoranda of Understanding and Programmatic Agreements with regulatory agencies; drafting procedures, guidance, and training for program users; due diligence; review, evaluation and analysis of FSA and other agency NEPA documents, compliance, policies and guidance; mitigation and monitoring plan development and implementation; and other technical assistance, as determined appropriate, to ensure compliance with environmental laws, Executive Orders, regulations, and policies.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The selection criteria are listed below in descending order of importance.
A. Specialized Experience and Technical Competence of Key Personnel: Demonstrated breadth, knowledge and experience of FSA policies, guidance, and regulations for preparation of all levels of NEPA documentation and supporting studies. Demonstrated experience in working environmental projects/issues with FSA including but not limited to experience with NEPA for Farm Bill activities.
B. Past Performance: Demonstrated experience for executing FSA projects similar in scope to services needed under this IDIQ. Projects should be limited to those performed within the last five (5) years. Project descriptions should also indicate which proposed key personnel worked on the projects being submitted.
C. Professional Qualifications: The selected firm must have, either in-house or through consultants, the following disciplines: (1) Program Manager; (2) Project Manager; (3) Biologist/Ecologist/ Environmental scientist; (4) Cultural Resources Specialist; (5) Air Quality Specialist; (6) GIS Specialist. Resumes contained in Standard Form (SF) 330, PART I, Section E, shall be completed for each discipline. The evaluation will consider education, training, and relevant experience of personnel.
D. Capacity to Accomplish the Work: demonstrate the capacity to accomplish at least four individual task orders simultaneously.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Interested firms or joint ventures having the capabilities to perform this work, may submit ONE (1) completed, bound paper copy of their SF 330 (Architect-Engineer Qualifications) proposal to: NAME, ADDRESS. SF 330 must be used, and may be obtained from the Government Printing Office or from the following web site: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/116486. Font shall be at least 11 or larger in Arial for all text, tables, and figures. Pages shall be 8-1/2 inches by 11 inches. PART I of the SF 330 shall not exceed 25 pages, front only. Blank sheets/tabs separating the sections within the SF 330 will not count against the maximum page count for PART I. Include DUNS number in SF 330 PART I, Section B, Block 5. The organization chart required in section D and the matrix required as Section G, Part I of the SF 330 may be presented on a sheet up to 11 inches by 17 inches. If an 11 inch by 17 inch sheet is used it shall be neatly folded to 8-1/2 inches by 11 inches, bound in the SF 330 at the proper location, and counted as one page. A maximum of five relevant projects including the prime and consultants, not to exceed the past five years, will be reviewed. Use no more than one page per project. It shall be noted that a task order executed under an Indefinite Delivery Contract is considered a Project, not the Indefinite Delivery Contract itself. The Indefinite Delivery Contract number and individual task order number associated with the provided project in the title must be included for each project. If the project is not 100% complete, note the current percentage and estimated date when project will be completed. In Block G-26, along with the name, include the firm with whom the person is associated. A Part II is required for each branch office of the Prime Firm and any Subcontractors that will have a key role in the proposed contract. Submittals must be received no later than 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time on DATE . Regulation requires that the Selection Board not consider any submittals received after this time and date. Selection is tentatively scheduled to commence on or about DATE. Interviews will be conducted only for those firms considered most highly qualified after submittal review by the selection board. Interviews will be conducted by telephone and will most likely occur the same week that the Selection Board convenes. Phone calls and personal visits for the purpose of discussing this solicitation are not allowed.

QUESTIONS
All questions shall be submitted HOW. Questions should be submitted no later than August 28, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time to allow time for a response. No other means of communication, e-mail, fax, or telephone will be accepted. All questions submitted and their answers will be provided to all firms interested in this solicitation.