Invasive plant management contract

INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT CONTRACT

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format outlined in FAR Subpart 12.6, FAC 2005-87 and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The resultant contract will be awarded using negotiated procedures in accordance with FAR 13. This is a total small business set aside in accordance with FAR 19-502-2. The principle NAICS is 541620, Environmental Consulting Services and size standard is $16.5M. The National Park Service, Interior Region 2, South Atlantic Gulf has a requirement for treatment of invasive vegetation at eight National Park Service (NPS) units within the Gulf Coast states of Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi including: Big Thicket National Preserve (BITH), Gulf Island National Seashore (GUIS), Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (JELA), Natchez Trace Parkway (NATR), Padre Island National Seashore (PAIS), Palo Alto National Battlefield Historical Park (PAAL), San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (SAAN), Vicksburg National Military Park (VICK). The solicitation number assigned to this requirement is 140P5122Q0080. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price Contract to the offeror that provides the best value without
discussions in accordance with FAR 13. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which if timely received, shall be considered by the Agency. Companies must have valid UEI number and be registered with System for Award Management (www.sam.gov). SAM.gov offers free services. An offeror must ensure that they are self-certified under NAICS Code 541620 in the Representations and Certifications portion of SAM.gov.

QUESTIONS: Email any questions to celinda_hicks@nps.gov by 11am (EST) on Wednesday 20 July 2022 to be considered. Answers to questions will be posted in the same manner as this notice. It is the Offerors' responsibility to check for updated information. No oral or late questions will be accepted. The closing date and time for receipt of quotes is Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 5:00pm (EST) via email to celinda_hicks@nps.gov.