Mass Planting of Native Species in Lower Colorado Region

Mass Planting of Native Species in the LCR (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 along with the 9 Attachments constitutes the complete solicitation package. Written proposals are being requested. If you have problems downloading any of the 9 Attachments, please contact Liz Bailey at 702-293-8460. (ii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular number 2005-66. (iii) This requirement is being issued on an unrestricted basis. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is: 111421- Nursery & Tree Production. The small business size standard for this NAICS Code is $750,000. (iv) Attachment 1 Performance Work Statement provides detailed information about the requirement. (v) The Bureau of Reclamation has a requirement for Native Seed Collection, Propagation and Mass Transplanting Services in the Lower Colorado Region. (vi) Work under this requirement shall begin on or about June 1, 2016. Reclamation intends to award one Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity Type Award with a 5 year ordering period. Services will run from June of 2016 thru May of 2021. (vii) The following clauses and provisions are applicable to this commercial item acquisition: FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (viii) For award evaluation purposes, technical merit is more important than price. See Section E of the Request for Proposal Package for the Technical Evaluation Factors. (ix) FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items Offerors are advised include with their offer, a completed copy of the provision 52.212-03, or indicate completion of the provision online. Offerors may complete representations and certifications online at https://www.sam.gov/. (x) FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. (xi) FAR clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items. Note: Additional Reclamation and FAR clauses are applicable & can be found in the attached Solicitation Package. (xii) All questions shall be submitted in writing (via email to [email protected] ) no later than March 8, 2016. Questions asked and answers provided (if any) will be posted as an Amendment to this solicitation on or before March 14, 2016 on FedConnect and FedBizzOpps. Offers are due March 23, 2016 by 3:00 P.M., local time. Responsible offerors are requested to submit a written proposal per the instructions found in Section E of the solicitation. See page E-8 for where to mail proposals. (xiii) The Point of Contact for this solicitation is Liz Bailey - [email protected] or at 702-293-8460.