BIOLOGY SUPPORT CABO ROJO NWR-PR

Temporary Biologist Science Technician SOLICITATION NO. 140F0922Q0169 FWS Cabo Rojo NWRThis is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge has a requirement for temporary biological science technician for Cabo Rojo Salt Flats in Boquerón, PR as per attached SOW. The anticipated required delivery date is 01 October 2022. Please include with your quote for Base, Option Year 1 and Option Year 2.This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is for Total Small Business Set Aside and is conducted under the procedures of FAR Parts 12 and 13, incorporating provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-05. The

NAICS code is 561210 and the small business size standard is $41.5 size standard in millions of dollars.InstructionsAll responsible business sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered by the agency. Award will be made as a firm-fixed-price contract. The basis of award is the Best Value. See technical acceptability requirement below.The vendor that submits the lowest priced quote, meeting the technical acceptability requirement, will be awarded the contract. Award will be made to a responsible source pursuant to FAR subpart 9.1.Contractors will be evaluated on Technical Capability, Past Performance and Price.Technical and Past Performance, when combined is equal in importance to price.Evaluation Factors:Factor 1 (25%), Technical:Sub factors:a) Biological Tech experience: Contractor shall demonstrate knowledge of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service mission for the protection and conservation of natural resources within the Cabo Rojo and Laguna Cartagena National Wildlife Refuges (CR/LC NWR). Review SOW for more details.b) Skills and Knowledge: The person should have knowledge of wildlife inventories and databases using USFWS internal systems for inventory and monitoring projects for a variety of natural resources. The person should have skills on GPS/GIS and habitat mapping. Review SOW for complete list of requirements.c) Sample Resumes of available staff: Provide minimum of two resumes for review and evaluation. Resumes shall be provided of personnel able to meet and perform requirements of the Statement of Work.d) Qualifications of Personnel: Review SOW for more details on position.Factor 2 (25%), Past Performance:a) Provide three contract/Task Order references, Complete Attachment 2, Past Performance Survey. References shall be current; within the last three years.b) Factor 3 (50%), Price; cost breakout (hourly bill rates provided) proposed.Please submit your quotation (showing unit and total price) on company letterhead or the enclosed SF- 1449 form with DUNS No. and point of contact phone number and e-mail address. Additionally, if your company holds a GSA contract that would apply to this requirement, please provide the contract number. Refer to FAR provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors ¿ Commercial Items for additional submission guidance and include a copy of FAR provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with applicable sections completed.Solicitation Questions Due: 9/22/2022 @ 1000 EST to jessica_valdes@fws.govQuotes Due: 9/26/2022 @ 1500 ESTE-Mail Quote Submission: jessica_valdes@fws.govIn order to have a quote considered for award, respondent must be registered at the System for Award Management (SAM) website (https://www.sam.gov) as an active vendor by the time an award decision is necessary.