F - IDIQ - San Juan River Basin Irrigation

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. A12PS02612 herein cited will be procured under FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-58. This is an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract not to exceed $10,000,000.00. This IDIQ will be for a vendor to provide monitoring of irrigation performance and water quality of the Navajo Indian Irrigation Project (NIIP), San Juan River Basin, on the Navajo Indian Reservation. The Government will be issuing a single or a multiple award IDIQ contract. This solicitation includes the option to extend the contract for four (4) additional one-year periods. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered.

DESCRIPTION - STATEMENT OF WORK: SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Scope of Work for NIIP Environmental Compliance

Objectives: The 1999 Biological Assessment (BA) for NIIP requires continued monitoring of irrigation performance and water quality. The following are the conditions and commitments:

1. Improvements of irrigation efficiency to reduce irrigation return flow, improve water quality and reduce impacts to river flow. 2. Quarterly water quality monitoring for dissolved, total and total recoverable selenium for surface water discharge from the project. Monitoring wells (51 at the time of the consultation, but to increase as new wells received water) and drain discharge are to be sampled and analyzed semi-annually for dissolved and total recoverable selenium. 3. San Juan River sampling as described in the San Juan River Basin Recovery Implementation Program (SJRRIP) monitoring program. This requires quarterly sampling at 10 locations in the San Juan River from Archuleta to Mexican Hat. 4. Biological sampling for selenium and other contaminants every 5 years in the River. The commitment is for sediment, periphyton, macro invertebrates, small bodied fish and flannelmouth sucker ovaries or eggs from above Gallegos Canyon to Bluff, Utah in both main channel and low velocity habitats.

NIIP need assistance in the following: - Water Quality Laboratory costs from October 2012 to September 2013 for On-Farm Water Quality and San Juan River Sampling. - Water Quality Data Analysis for 2011 and 2012 data. Provide technical assistance to NIIP staff on NIIP Drainage conditions report. - Laboratory Analysis and biological contaminants database and sampling report for NIIP Irrigation and Drainage Analysis for 2011 and 2012. - Participation in San Juan River Recovery Implementation Program Committees. Provide Technical Assistance to BIA in the Coordination Committee (CC), Biology Committee (BC) and Hydrologic Baseline Workgroup. - Repair NIIP Observation and Monitoring Wells. o Four Observation wells (6-01, 6-02, 6-09, 8-01) have been damaged. These wells and the protecting steel ballads will be repaired so groundwater level and water quality monitoring can be resumed. o Install new observation wells. Blocks 1 through 8 and a portion of Block 9 are currently being irrigated. However, there is currently only one observation well in Block 8. To properly monitor Block 8 groundwater levels, three additional observation wells will be installed in the block. This task includes contractor selection and oversight to ensure well specifications are maintained. Site visits will be conducted to determine the optimal well locations and the New Mexico One Calls will be performed. A technician will stake the selected well locations and accompany the selected well driller in the field. - Section 7 Consultation Support. o Prepare Preliminary Draft Biological Assessment o Coordinate with BIA and USFWS during development of the "Effects Study" design and review any potential request for proposal (RFP) submittal. o Examine alternatives for reducing selenium load to be used as reasonable and prudent measures in the consultation process. o Address additional issues raised by BIA or USFWS.

Period of Performance (POP): Base Year: From date of award through September 30, 2013. Option Year 1: October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. Option Year 2: October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. Option Year 3: October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. Option Year 4: October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017.

EVALUATION FOR AWARD The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation on an all-or-none basis in accordance with SOLICITATION PROVISIONS, 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, and 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items.

Award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the responsible firm whose conforming offer is most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Other factors for this solicitation include technical capability and past performance of the offeror. Past performance information may be based on the Government's knowledge of, and previous experience with, the offeror, or other reasonable basis. Offerors shall provide a statement of technical capabilities and past performance with a list of references.

Technical capability and past performance, when combined, are weighted significantly higher than price. For evaluation purposes only, price comparison will be based on the sum of the total price for the Base Year (Items 1-11), and for the four additional one-year option periods. Evaluation factors, as a whole, will be more important than price alone however, between offers evaluated as being equivalent, the price to the Government will be the deciding selection factor.

TASK ORDERS After award, task orders may be placed by the Government. Task orders will be awarded per the SOW.

MINIMUM GUARANTEES: Minimum amount to be ordered against the contract: $25,000.00 Minimum amount to be ordered by task order: $500.00

MAXIMUM TASK ORDER LIMITATION: The maximum amount to be ordered by task order shall be $600,000.00.

The Contractor may limit the maximum dollar value of task orders it is willing to accept within a 30-calendar-day period. The Contractor's maximum limitation for a 30-calendar-day period is: $ 600,000.00 if no amount is shown.)

The total value of the contract will not exceed $10,000,000.00.

FAR 52.212-02: Evaluation -Commerical Items: (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:

In the order of importance are the listed evaluation factors: Factor I - Technical Capability Factor II - Familiarity with Navajo Region, San Juan River Basin Factor III - Past Performance

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) 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.

M.1 52.217-05, Evaluation of Options: Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement.

M.2 Evaluation Factors for Award: Award will be made on the basis of the best value trade off evaluation meeting the technically acceptable standards of all the non-price factors. The evaluation factors other than cost or price when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price. The Government intends to select the Best Value offer on the basis of initial offers received, without discussions. Offerors may be given the opportunity to clarify certain aspects of quotes (e.g., the relevance of an offeror's information to resolve minor or clerical errors.) Award can be made without discussions. M.3 Evaluation The Government will be utilizing a best value trade off proceedures as required under FAR 15.101-1. The Government will evaluate all offers to determine technical acceptability quote with the evaluated price.

M.4 Evaluation Factors Factor I - Technical Capability Factor II - Familiartiy with Navajo Region, San Juan River Basin Factor III - Past Performance

Factor I - Technical Capability a) Knowledge and understanding of the requirements outlined in the SOW. b) Understanding of general and local condition which can affect the SOW. c) Logical sequence of steps and or specific techniques to accomplish all required work specified in the SOW. d) Capability to produce deliverables in response to the SOW.

Factor II - Familiarity with Navajo Region, San Juan River Basin a) Knowledge and understanding of the Navajo Region, San Juan River Basin, Irrigation b) Understanding of general and local conditions within the Navajo Region, San Juan River Basin

Factor III - Past Performance

Please provide a list of contracts to include the contract number, POP, point of contact information and the description of the requirement. "Successful past performance on similar projects, to include but not limited to timeliness of performance and customer satisfaction". Complete and submit Appendix I.

APPENDIX I: Past Performance Questionnaire 1. Contract number 2. Contractor's name and address 3. Type of contract 4. Complexity of work 5. Description and location of work (e.g., types of tasks, products, services) 6. Contract dollar value 7. Date of award 8. Contract completion date (including extensions) 9. Type and Extent of Subcontracting 10. If a problem surfaced what did the you do to fix it? 11. A description of the types of personnel (skill and expertise) used and the overall quality of the contractor's team? 12. How did you perform considering technical performance or quality of the product or service; schedule; cost control (if applicable); business relations; and management? 13. Were there any particularly significant risks involved in performance services? 14. If you used subcontractors, What was the relationship between the prime and subcontractors? How well did the prime manage the subcontractors? Did the subcontractors perform the bulk of the effort or just add depth on particular technical areas? Why were the subcontractors chosen to work on specific technical areas, what were those areas and why were they accomplished by the subcontractors rather than the prime? 15. Have you performed other past efforts with the any other agency? 16. What are your company's strong points or what the reference liked best?

Travel cost incurred for transportation, lodging, meals, and incidental expenses (as defined in the regulation cited in FAR 31.205-46) shall be considered to be reasonable and allowable only to the extent that they do not exceed on a daily basis the maximum per diem rates in effect at the time of travel as set forth in the Federal Travel Regulation.

Award will be made based on the all non-price factors weight more than cost or price, whose quotation is conforming to the requirements herein, will be most advantageous to the Government, and is fair and reasonable.

CONTRACT CLAUSES: The following FAR Clause including all that applies to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-02, Evaluation Comerical Items; 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial; 52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; following are incorporated in this contract by reference: 52.233-03, Protest After Award; 52.233-04, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19, Child Labor; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities;52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans; 52.225-3, Buy American - Free Trade Agreement; 52.225-1, Buy American Act; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchase; 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003); 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 1999); 52.239-1, Privacy of Security Safeguards; and 52.247-64, Perference for Privately Owned U.S. - Flag Commerical Vessel. The following will be in full text: 52.216-02 Economic Price Adjustment-Standard Supplies; 52.216-20, Definite Quantity; 52.216-22, Indefinite Quantity; 52.217-06, Option for Increased Quantity; 52.217-07, Option for Increased Quantity - Separately Priced Line Item; 52.217-08, Option to Extend Services; 52.217-09, Option to Extend the Term of The Contract; 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act; 52.232-18, Availability of Funds; 52.232-19, Availability of Funds for Next Fiscal Year; 52.204-03, Taxpayer Identification; 52.204-06, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number; 52.216-27, Single or Multiple Awards; 52.216-28, Multiple Awards for Advisory and Assistance Services; 52.217-05, Evaluation of Options. The following Department of Interior provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: 1452-204-70, Release of Claims - Department of the Interior; 1452.226-70, Indian Preference; 1452.226-71, Indian Preference Program.

The Federal Acquisition Regulations clauses and provisions are available on the website at http://www.acquisition.gov or may be requested from the Contracting Officer.

A signed and dated offer with a complete copy of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, are due at the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Navajo Regional Office, Division of Acquisition, Attention: Lynelle Benallie, by 4:00 P.M., (MST), September 19, 2012. Offers submitted by facsimile and email will be accepted, the fax number is (505) 863-8382. Email: lynelle.benallie@bia.gov. Due to the urgency of the requirement, the response time is shortened.

Any further questions regarding this announcement may be directed to Lynelle Benallie, Contracting Officer, at (505) 863-8404, by fax at (505) 863-8382. All contractors submitting offers must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) in order to receive contracts and purchase orders from the Federal Government pursuant to FAR Clause 52.204-7. To register or learn more about the CCR, go to: http://www.ccr.gov. 15. Complete the following:

The government guarantees a one-time minimum value for this contract of $500.00 whenever no performance is required during the base year ONLY.

BASE YEAR (AWARD DATE TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2013)

Provide skilled, certified workers to perform various natural resources conservation projects on the Navajo Nation.

Type Contract: Firm-Fixed-Price-Level Indefinite Quantity

The contractor shall provide all personnel and materials to conduct, but not be limited to, location of conservation projects in accordance with Statement of Work with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Natural Resource Branch.

LABOR CATEGORY HOURLY RATE

NOTE: These are direct labor rates.

Principal ______________ Project Manager ______________ Environmental Technician ______________

OTHER CATEGORIES NOT LISTED

_______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ ______________

OPTION YEAR 1: OCTOBER 1, 2013 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Provide skilled, certified workers to perform various natural resources conservation projects on the Navajo Nation.

Type Contract: Firm-Fixed-Price-Level Indefinite Quantity

The contractor shall provide all personnel and materials to conduct, but not be limited to, location of conservation projects in accordance with Statement of Work with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Natural Resource Branch.

LABOR CATEGORY HOURLY RATE

NOTE: These are direct labor rates.

Principal ______________ Project Manager ______________ Environmental Technician ______________

OTHER CATEGORIES NOT LISTED

_______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ ______________

OPTION YEAR 2: OCTOBER 1, 2014 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Provide skilled, certified workers to perform various natural resources conservation projects on the Navajo Nation.

Type Contract: Firm-Fixed-Price-Level Indefinite Quantity

The contractor shall provide all personnel and materials to conduct, but not be limited to, location of conservation projects in accordance with Statement of Work with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Natural Resource Branch.

LABOR CATEGORY HOURLY RATE

NOTE: These are direct labor rates.

Principal ______________ Project Manager ______________ Environmental Technician ______________

OTHER CATEGORIES NOT LISTED

_______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ ______________

OPTION YEAR 3: OCTOBER 1, 2015 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Provide skilled, certified workers to perform various natural resources conservation projects on the Navajo Nation.

Type Contract: Firm-Fixed-Price-Level Indefinite Quantity

The contractor shall provide all personnel and materials to conduct, but not be limited to, location of conservation projects in accordance with Statement of Work with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Natural Resource Branch.

LABOR CATEGORY HOURLY RATE

NOTE: These are direct labor rates.

Principal ______________ Project Manager ______________ Environmental Technician ______________

OTHER CATEGORIES NOT LISTED

_______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ ______________

OPTION YEAR 4: OCTOBER 1, 2016 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2017.

Provide skilled, certified workers to perform various natural resources conservation projects on the Navajo Nation.

Type Contract: Firm-Fixed-Price-Level Indefinite Quantity

The contractor shall provide all personnel and materials to conduct, but not be limited to, location of conservation projects in accordance with Statement of Work with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Natural Resource Branch.

LABOR CATEGORY HOURLY RATE

NOTE: These are direct labor rates.

Principal ______________ Project Manager ______________ Environmental Technician ______________

OTHER CATEGORIES NOT LISTED

_______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ ______________