Action Type. Publication Modification 1

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service (FS), is soliciting proposals to interested businesses having the capability to perform the work described below and meet the criteria herein. The solicitation will be issued electronically on the Government Point of Entry (GPE) website at www.sam.gov under Contract Opportunities. Proposal documents will be available for download in Microsoft Word, HTML, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe PDF; Specifications will be available in Adobe PDF format; and drawings will be available in PDF format. Please Note: Paper copies of the solicitation will not be made available.

Vendors are encouraged to search for opportunities and award history on www.sam.gov, which can be accomplished without registering. The website offers an Interested Vendors List and a Watchlist where company/entity interest can be added. Registering provides the opportunity to receive notifications; this is a tool of convenience only and does not serve as a guarantee of notification. Interested vendors and plan holders are required to visit the website periodically to check for amendments and other changes to the synopsis or solicitation documents.

Prospective offerors desiring to conduct business with the Forest Service are required to have an active registration in the Systems for Awards Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. You are also required to have a UEI SAM number to conduct business with the Federal Government.

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.

MOD Posting Date: 15 September 2023

SAM Notice Modification: 1
Solicitation Amendment: 1

Modifies:
Description Item(s): (10), (20), and (21)
Attachment(s): A7. 1-D1. SOI_12970223Q0083-1

Adds:
Attachment(s):
1) SF 30_12970223Q0083-0001
2) Q&A_12970223Q0083, 09.15.2023

(1) Classification/Action Code. B – Special Studies and Analyses – Not R&D

(2) Synopsis Period. 2 September 2023 through 15 September 2023

(3) Subject. FY23 Tonto NF Heritage NAGPRA ID, Confirmation and Recovery Project

(4) Description. The Tonto National Forest has a requirement that requires osteological expertise and knowledge for field inspection of newly discovered finds where the presence of human remains has been reported, that includes, but may not be limited to identification, documentation and recovery of human remains through field analysis in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).

(5) Place of Contract Performance. The work is located in the Tonto National Forest in Maricopa and Pinal Counties, AZ.

(6) Period of Performance. The project contract duration is estimated to have a performance period of 2 years from the contract award effective date.

(7) Product or Service Code. B503, Special Studies/analysis – Archeological/paleontological

NAICS. 541620, Environmental Consulting Services

(8) Set Aside Status. Total Small Business

(9) Proposed Solicitation Number. 12970223Q0083

(10) Proposed Solicitation Period. 2 September 2023 through 21 September 2023

(11) Site Visit(s). The Forest Service does/ does not anticipate hosting a site visit. Offerors may arrange to visit the project site at their leisure.

(12) Pre-Proposal Meeting/Conference. The Government will not host a pre-bid conference. Offerors are encouraged to submit questions via email.

(13) Contracting Office Address. 1400 Independence Ave. SW MS-1138, Washington DC 20250-0001

(14) Contracting Officer and Contact Point(s). Contracting Officer (CO) Klenise Wallace, klenise.wallace@usda.gov; Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Margaret Hangan, margaret.hangan@usda.gov. All questions pertaining to this upcoming solicitation must be submitted in writing (via email), to BOTH contact emails.

(15) Contract Type. This opportunity is anticipated to be awarded as a single-award, FFP contract to the offeror whose proposal presents the Best Value to the Government.

(16) Contract Award Number. TBD

All responsible sources meeting the criteria stipulated in the solicitation terms may submit an offer which, if submitted in a timely manner, will be considered. It is the policy of the U.S. Federal Government to provide maximum practicable opportunities for acquisitions to small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, small, disadvantaged businesses, and women-owned small business concerns. Such concerns must also have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate as subcontractors in the contracts awarded by any executive agency, consistent with efficient contract performance. All offerors are strongly encouraged to contact their local Small Business Administration Office, to post their need for qualified subcontractors at http://www.sba.gov.

(17) Contract Award Date. Anticipated on/or about 29 September 2023.

(18) Contract Award Dollar Amount. TBD.

(19) Contractor. TBD following evaluation of competitive proposals. One (1) contractor will be selected for award.

(20) Cutoff for Questions and Answers. The cutoff for questions pertaining to this solicitation is Tuesday, 19 September 2023 NLT 1300 PT. Questions must be submitted via email to klenise.wallace@usda.gov and margaret.hangan@usda.gov. Do not make assumptions. It is better to ask and know than guess what the Government’s intent is for any given subject area. All inquiries should include the solicitation number in the subject of the email.

(21) Proposal Submission. Proposals are due Thursday, 21 September 2023 by 2359 PT. Proposal submissions must include the solicitation number in the subject of the email(s) and contractor name. The contractor is responsible for verifying receipt of proposal by the solicitation Contact.

(22) Proposal Tips for Submission.

a. Read the solicitation carefully and ensure that proposals include all documents specified in Section E or M (depending on solicitation format).

b. Do not make assumptions. Ask questions and obtain clarifications on any information that is confusing or unclear.

c. Make every effort to attend a pre-proposal meeting and/or site visit if applicable.

d. Ensure all questions have been addressed prior to the cutoff for questions and proposal submission due date.

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