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 requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation is issued as a(n) RFQ.

This solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) FAC 2023-04 June 2, 2023.

Notice of Set-Aside
This solicitation is issued under a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 541620 Environmental Consulting Services, size standard $19. All responsible small business concerns under this set-aside may submit a quotation which the agency shall consider.

See attachments for a list of line-item number(s) and items, quantities, units of measure, option(s) (if applicable), and delivery information.

Anticipated Award
The Government anticipates awarding a Firm-fixed-price contract within 30 days of the close of this solicitation.

Description
The Department of the Interiors Acquisition Services Directorate, on behalf of the Secretarys Indian Water Rights Office (SIWRO), seeks a contractor for economic consultation services. The goal for this project shall be to produce a value of water study of the water involved in the negotiations for SIWRO.

See attachments for a list of line item number(s) and items, quantities, units of measure, option(s) (if applicable) and delivery information. Unless otherwise specified the F.O.B. point is destination.

Provisions
The following provisions apply to this acquisition. See attachments for applicable addenda and a complete list of provisions.
52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial
52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov.

Clauses
The following clauses apply to this acquisition. See attachments for applicable addenda and a complete list of clauses.
52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items
52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items

Additional Contract Requirements
See attachments for additional contract requirements, terms, and conditions.

Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS)
DPAS does not apply to this solicitation.

Questions
Submit questions as early as possible and no later than 10:00 am ED 08/25/2023.

Response Submission
Submit responses via email to the Government Points of contact on or before 09/01/2023 05:00 pm ED.

Government Points of Contact
The Contracting Officer (CO) and the Contract Specialist are the sole contact points during this procurement. Contact with the requiring agency regarding this solicitation may result in exclusion from the competition.

Cynthia Garrison, Contracting Officer, cynthia_c_garrison@ibc.doi.gov
Joe Lorelli, Contract Specialist, joseph_lorelli@ibc.doi.gov

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