SOLICITATION NOTICE
F -- Native Tree Planting - Vero Beach, FL
- Notice Date
- 7/13/2023 10:47:27 AM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 115310
— Support Activities for Forestry
- Contracting Office
- FWS SAT TEAM 3 Falls Church VA 22041 USA
- ZIP Code
- 22041
- Solicitation Number
- 140FS323Q0130
- Response Due
- 8/17/2023 8:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 09/01/2023
- Point of Contact
- Russell, Ryna, Phone: 4132538782
- E-Mail Address
-
ryna_russell@fws.gov
(ryna_russell@fws.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Description
- 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation 140FS323Q0130 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The anticipated award date is within 10 days after the close of this announcement. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC Number: 2023-04, Effective Date: 06/02/2023. This requirement is being solicited as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The applicable North American Classification System (NAICS) code is 115310, Support Activities for Forestry. The small business size standard is $11.5M. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation. Line-Item Description(s): Native Tree Planting (refer to PWS) Period of Performance: Tree plantings shall be completed 180-days once planting begins. Completion no later than 12/31/2024 (refer to PWS for details) Location of Work: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge 4055 Wildlife Way, Vero Beach, Florida 32963 Terms & Conditions: - The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition - The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition (refer to terms and conditions for details) - Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and submit with its offer. - The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition - The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition (refer to terms and conditions for details) Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices are attached in the Terms & Conditions document. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ or see terms & conditions attached to the solicitation. In order to be eligible for award, all contractors must have an Active Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) website https://sam.gov/content/home. Please note, SAM is a free website and there is never a cost to register your entity. Prior to or following receipt of an award, the Contractor must register with the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP) to submit requests for payment. Refer to Terms and Conditions for details. Please note, www.ipp.gov is a free website and there is never a cost to complete registration. Invoices for services will be paid after the end of the month of service, advanced payments are not allowed. Important Submission Dates & Site Visit Info: 1. Site Inspection: Prior to submitting a quote, Contractors are encouraged to inspect the site where services are to be performed to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost and performance of the contract. A site visit inspection has been scheduled for Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 10:00am EDT. The inspection will take place at the Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge located at 4055 Wildlife Way, Vero Beach, Florida. The POC is Oliver Van Den Ende, Phone # 772-205-0697. 2. Question Submission: All questions regarding this Solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Ryna Russell at ryna_russell@fws.gov no later than Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 11:00am EDT. Please be advised that the government reserves the right to transmit responses to those questions of common interest to all competing schedule contractors through an Amendment to this Solicitation. Emails must indicate the following in the subject line: Question Submission 140FS323Q0130. 3. Quote Submission: Quotes (including all required documents) must be transmitted via e-mail to the Contracting Officer, Ryna Russell at ryna_russell@fws.gov, no later than Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 11:00am EDT. Emails must indicate the following in the subject line: Quote Submission 140FS323Q0130. Required Submittal Documents: Before submitting an offer, please read the entire solicitation package carefully. Offerors responding to this solicitation must submit the following documents: 1. SF 30 Amendment: (Only if applicable) If amendment(s) were issued, submit signed SF30 documents(s) acknowledging any/all Amendment(s) 2. Price/Quote: Quote must include your Unique Entity ID, Company Name, Address, Point of Contact (POC), POC email & phone number. and include a list of trees being planted and a breakdown of pricing as follows: � Provide a list of trees you propose on planting to include their common name and scientific name. (We understand availabilities may change due to timing of award.) � Provide your estimated period of performance time-frame for plantings � Total Material Cost � Total Labor Cost � Cost for GIS Map Note: The contractor shall price the quote by assuming the minimum hourly wages and fringe benefits as established by the Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor, Service Contract Act WD#: 1974-1311. 3. Past Experience & References: Complete the attached document 4. Technical Capability: Provide a technical proposal that addresses your experience, understanding of the requirement and your planned approach to achieve the goals as described in the PWS. Proposals that merely offer to provide supplies or services as described in the PWS will not receive further consideration for award. General statements may be considered less favorably than a more detailed technical proposal. Your quote will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered if all the above required documents are not completed in full and received as part of your submittal package. An award will be made to the Contractor whose submittal documents conform to the requirements as described in this solicitation and who, based on a subjective assessment from the Government, offers the best value to include past experience, technical experience and price. The Government reserves the right to award a contract to other than the lowest priced offer if, in its judgment, the past experience and/or technical superiority outweighs the price difference. Contracting Officer/Office: Ryna Russell, Contracting Officer U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Hadley, MA Joint Administrative Operations (JAO) ryna_russell@fws.gov
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/fd6b91e99ef04455affb225fec6a55b0/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge 4055 Wildlife Way, Vero Beach, FL 32963
- Zip Code: 32963
- Zip Code: 32963
- Record
- SN06747212-F 20230715/230713230051 (samdaily.us)
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