F--PROPAGATION OF NATIVE SEED

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) California State Office is issuing this combined synopsis solicitation under commercial items procedures in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only request for quotations (RFQ) and a written solicitation will not be issued. This RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-67, dated July 22, 2013. This RFQ is set-aside for small business concerns. The North American Standard Industrial Classifications System (NAICS) Code is 115112-Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating; small business size standard is $7.0 million; Product Service Code (PSC) F010 Seedling Production/Transplanting Service. The Contract shall: Assist the BLM in identifying collection sites and periodically assist the BLM Seeds of Success Intern with pertinent details of the collection process. Document successes and failures with various propagation and seed harvesting techniques and/or hypotheses relevant to propagating locally grown native seed. Provide a local greenhouse within 50 miles of the Surprise Field Office to grow and over winter plants and propagate seed for the BLM. Propagate locally collected seeds in a greenhouse environment, field-plant the plants, harvest seed for increase, and eventually harvest seeds for the BLM. Propagate 5 native grass species, 2 forb species, and 1 shrub species for seed production. Species to be propagated will be determined by the BLM. Keep Contracting Officer Representative (COR) informed on progress of the project and provide monthly reports. Deliverables: Monthly written progress reports on progression of plant growth and successes/failures. A brief description of major tasks to be accomplished during each month, performance goals and objectives, and a schedule for proposed, up-coming tasks to be undertaken in future months. A summary of considerations and experimental results, which will be made available as public information to help other producers new to native seed propagation. Final report containing a list of what plants were grown, along with germination rates and seed production rates for each species under varying abiotic and biotic conditions. This report will provide data arranged in both narrative and table form, and will be made available as public information. All native seed not used for increase will be appropriately harvested, packed, and delivered to the BLM for cleaning and use in restoration activities. Certifications, Licenses, Physical Requirements or Other Expertise Required The contractor must have all equipment and facilities to propagate locally collected native seeds including a greenhouse, outdoor plots, and overwintering facilities. The contractor must have experience both collecting native seed and propagating local seed in a controlled environment that provides for outplanting at appropriate sites. Must have working knowledge of the Surprise Field Office and knowledge of potential restoration and collection sites. Must have a valid drivers license and a vehicle capable of navigating 4-WD technical roads. Must be able to work independently and with a team both indoors and outdoors. Period of Performance Estimated period of performance: September 1, 2013 through September 1, 2015. Provisions and Clauses incorporated by reference and can be found at: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial (Jul 2013) 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999) the RFQ will be evaluated as best value. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (Jul 2013), 52.212-4, Contract terms and Conditions- Commercial Items (Jul 2013) 52.212.-5 Contract terms and Conditions- Commercial Items (Jul 2013) Request for Quotes are due for this combined synopsis/solicitation on August 19, 2013 at 2:00 PM; Pacific Standard Time. Original RFQ shall be delivered by the specified time to the Bureau of Land Management, California State Office, 2800 Cottage Way, W-1623, Attn: Traci D. Thaler, Sacramento, CA 95825 (mail, or electronic will be accepted). Submit RFQ electronically to contact@example.gov Reference number: L13PS00821 Plant Propagation. Offerors shall submit quote through Federal Business Opportunity.. All proposals shall be manually signed by authorized company official. Email questions are acceptable to contact@example.gov . Registration in System Award Management (SAM) (http://www.sam.gov/) and DUNS number shall be required for award. For any questions regarding this combined synopsis solicitation you may contact Traci D. Thaler, voice +1 (555) 000-0000; fax +1 (555) 000-0000 or email. END OF COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION.