NM-bitter lake NWR-BTR hazardous fuels

NM-BITTER LAKE NWR-BTR HAZARDOUS FUELS

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, JAO-Acquisition and Property Operation; offers a requirement for the Bitter Lake NWR, 4200 East Pine Lodge Road, Roswell, NM 88201-9220.

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is conducted under the procedures of FAR Parts 12 and 13, incorporating provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2924095 dated May 22, 2024. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 115310 Support Activities for Forestry and the business size standard is $11,.5 million. This requirement is a Total Set-Aside for Small Business. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this synopsis.

This requirement is for removal of salt cedar trees from waterways and drainages on the Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge in southern New Mexico. (Scope of Work attached).

Line Item Number 00010 Hazardous Fuels Removal Project

The government anticipates awarding a firm fixed price purchase order for this requirement. FWS' salient characteristics that will satisfy the Government's needs for its requirement of woody vegetation removal on the Bitter Lake NWR is as follows:

Bitter Lake NWR is seeking a qualified contractor to conduct removal of salt cedar trees on the ¿South Tract¿ of the Bitter Lake NWR. The South Tract of the refuge is located to east of Roswell, NM adjacent to Highway 380. The nearest facilities are in Roswell. Highways 285 and 380 will be the most used highways in the area. The contractor will provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision and other items and non-personal services to perform tree removal and/or herbicide application to all salt cedar trees identified on the attached maps/photos. The contractor and USFWS Project Managers must communicate often throughout implementation of this contract. The primary objectives are to eliminate all salt cedar from the specified areas, ensure waterways and drainages are clear of debris, reduce wildfire risk to wildlife habitats, enhance safety for FWS staff, and improve access and visibility.

A complete statement of work (map/photos included) is attached.

All bids are to be submitted on a "PER ACRE" unit-price basis, ESTIMATED ACREAGE IS 46 ACRES

Delivery Address:
Bitter Lake NWR
4200 East Pine Lodge Road
Roswell, NM 88201-9220

All responsible business sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered by the agency. Award will be made as a firm-fixed-price award. The basis of award is the lowest price technically acceptable which is determined to be fair and reasonable. Award will be made to a responsible source pursuant to FAR Subpart 9.1.

Please submit your quotation on company letterhead with SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and point of contact phone and email address. No formal format is required as this is a combined synopsis/request for quote solicitation. Additionally, if your company holds a GSA contract that would apply to this requirement, please provide the contract number. Please also complete and return the fill ins contained in provisions 52.204-24, 52.204-26, and 52.219-1. Refer to FAR provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items for additional submission guidance.

Requests for Information due: September 23, 2024, 4:00 pm (MD)

Quotes due: September 25, 2024, 3:00 pm (MD) Offers received after this date and time will be considered non-responsive in accordance with 52.212-1(f) and will not be evaluated. Quotes may be emailed (lydia_patrick@fws.gov) or faxed to 308-635-7841.

Offerors must comply with all instructions contained Internet Payment Platform (IPP) DOI Electronic Invoicing, and in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items. The provisions at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose proposal will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered including past performance and vendor capabilities. The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Also included in this acquisition are the following clauses: 52.204-7, 52.204-13, 52.204-16, 52.204-18, 52.204-19, 52.204-24, 52.204-26, 52.204-29, 52.212-3, 52.217-8, 52.219-1, 52.223-5, 52.225-25, 52.232-39, 52.237-1, 52.237-2, 52.252-1, 52.252-2, 52.252-5, and 52.252-6.

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition, no addenda applies. Additional FAR clauses cited in this clause applicable to this acquisition are: 52.203-19, 52.204-10, 52.204-23, 52.204-25, 52.204-27, 52.204-30, 52.209-6, 52.209-10, 52.219-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-41, 52.222-42, 52.222-50, 52.222-55, 52.222-62, 52.223-23, 52.225-3, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.232-40, 52.233-3, and 52.233-4.

The full text of any solicitation provision or clause referenced herein may be accessed electronically at: http://acquisition.gov/far (for FAR clauses) or http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin (for DOI Clauses - go to Title 48, scroll to Department of Interior, scroll to 1452).

In order to have a quote considered for award, respondent must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (https://www.sam.gov) as an active vendor before submission of the quotation.

Technical POC: Clyde Burris, 505-506-0719, clyde_burris@fws.gov

Contracting POC: Lydia M Patrick (308) 635-7851, lydia_patrick@fws.gov