Riverarc Water Management Operations Pilot (WMOP)

(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) Solicitation number 140R2021Q0005 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-09, as of October 26, 2020.

(iv) This acquisition is a total small business set aside. The NAICS code is 541690 and the size standard is $16.5 million.

(v) The contract line item is listed in the price schedule of the solicitation package. Please provide the total price for the firm-fixed price line items.

(vi) The contractor shall provide water management and technical support: 1) provide and update technical and planning information needed for individual modeling alternatives, 2) develop model logic and perform modeling simulations using CalSim 3.0, and 3) assist with stakeholder outreach and involvement efforts. In addition to the Contractor, the Technical Team also includes Reclamation staff providing project management, technical support and communication and outreach activities. Non-Federal Partner support includes providing relevant information and work products from previous and ongoing studies and assistance with communications and outreach activities in accordance with the Performance Work Statement in the solicitation package.

(vii) The period of performance is two years with starting on January 1, 2021.

(viii) The provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The quote package will consist the vendor's pricing information.

(ix) The provision 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Refer to this provision for information.

(x) The provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xi) The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. There are not any addenda to this clause.

(xii) The clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The applicable clauses cited within this clause are indicated in the solicitation package.

(xiii) All additional contract clauses and provisions are included in the attached solicitation package.

(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) do not apply to this acquisition.

(xv) Quotes are due December 2, 2020 by 11:00 AM (Pacific Standard Time) and should be emailed to mphan@usbr.gov.

(xvi) The point of contract is Mouang Phan at (530) 247-8529, or email mphan@usbr.gov.