Golden Paintbrush (Castilleja levisecta) and Prairie Restoration, Seaplane Base, NAS Whidbey Island

GENERAL INFORMATION Document Type: Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Number: GPSS0001A Posted Date: January 19, 2022 Classification Code: S10-Service NAICS Codes: 115112, 561730, 541620, 562910 Anticipated Contract Type: 5 year Option Contract (Base plus 4 Options), Firm Fixed Price und FAR Part 13.5 CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Northwest, Regional Contract Team, Attn: Moriah Carter, 1101 Tautog Circle, Silverdale, WA 98315 DESCRIPTION Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Northwest (NAVFAC NW), Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI), Washington, in support of the Environmental business line (EV), is conducting preliminary planning market research to obtain information from potential and eligible contractors for a services contract intended for Prairie Management, with a specific focus on restoration and improvement of the population status of Golden Paintbrush (Castilleja levisecta). The Forbes Point population has declined since the year 2000, and current population estimates fluctuate between 70 and 100 individuals. This effort is intended to increase the population size by twenty percent annually over a period of five years and conduct restoration activities for Puget Sound prairie habitat. The goal is to (1) manage, (2) propagate, (3) maintain, and (4) recover the Forbes Point Golden Paintbrush population and its prairie habitat; this species of Golden Paintbrush is only known to grow in this specific area of the Puget Sound. Eligible sources must: Have access to a North Puget Sound Golden Paintbrush seed source for propagation, seeding, and/or plug planting over a 5-year period. Have demonstrated experience recovering and managing golden paintbrush populations for a minimum of 5 years and be a qualified restoration expert of golden paintbrush in the Pacific Northwest. Be able to obtain State and Federal compliances for any herbicide use (i.e., have Washington State applicator's license). Be able to meet Navy Security requirements. The general scope of this market research is to identify interested sources with Golden Paintbrush expertise to accomplish recovery of the Forbes Point Golden Paintbrush population by any appropriate methods: Removal of invasive, non-native and competing vegetation via: Selective herbicide application Mowing Outplanting of Golden Paintbrush Plugs Spreading of Golden Paintbrush seed onsite A Golden Paintbrush management regime and population monitoring is also to be conducted by the source. Eligible sources must have demonstrated prairie management experience, as well as specific experience in restoration of Golden Paintbrush (Castilleja levisecta). Eligible sources would be required to: Monitor the site annually, providing population counts and plant location site maps The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, vehicles, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other non-personal services necessary to perform services. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 10.001(a)(3)(i), in order to determine if sources capable of satisfying the agency need exists, the Government will consider all Sources Sought (SS) responses received, particularly those received from small businesses. Responses to this SS permits the contracting officer, in accordance with FAR 19.203(c), to consider an acquisition for small business socioeconomic concerns (e.g., Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), or Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) programs) and to consider a small business set-aside (see 19.502-2(b)). Small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories, are highly encouraged to identify capabilities in meeting the requirements at fair market prices. Not for profit organizations that are qualified to do business with the government are also encouraged to respond to this sources sought notice. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Interested sources are invited to respond to this sources sought announcement by using the forms provided under separate file titled Sources Sought Information Form. The total number of pages is limited to 10 single-sided 8.5 by 11 inch pages for the Sources Sought Information form response and 2 single-sided 8.5 by 11 inch pages for a cover letter. The Sources Sought Information Form must include the following information: Firm Name, DUNS Number, Address, Point of Contact (POC) information NAICS code(s) consideration will be made for other recommended NAICS codes if they are more applicable, and if a written description as to why the reccomended NAICS code is more applicable is included Type of Business Experience-Provide supporting project information for experience in providing Golden Paintbrush restoration effort Project title and dates Contractor Type (Prime or Subcontractor) Location, provide location of previous project experience Plant Source, provide information regarding source of plants for propagation, seeding, and/or plug planting Restoration Actions, provide information regarding methods used for restoration actions (e.g. selective herbicide, mowing, outplanting, and prescribed burning) Project Results, provide outcome/results of previous Golden Paintbrush restoration projects Other, Provide any other pertinent information in regards to Prairie Management, and propagation/restoration of Golden Paintbrush, specifically with North Puget Sound area and species Projects that do not include all information requested above will not be considered when determining if qualified experience has been demonstrated, and may not be considered when determining a socio-economic category. Interested sources shall submit responses to this Sources Sought announcement no later than 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST) on 18 February 2022 via email to contact@example.gov. Responses received after the deadline or without the required information will not be considered. All responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a future acquisition. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is ONLY to invite interested vendors to submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to provide the services listed above. At this time, the Government will not entertain questions concerning the DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS); however, interested firms may submit comments about the PWS. The Government will not post responses or answers to submitted comments, questions, or recommendations. No reimbursements will be made for any costs associated with information provided in response to this announcement and any follow-up requests. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. This Sources Sought Notice is submitted in accordance with FAR 52.215-3, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997). This Sources Sought Notice is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bids (IFB) or as an obligation of the part of the Government to acquire any services. Responses to this sources sought notice shall not serve as proposals, bids, or offers, which could be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No solicitation exists and solicitation requests will not be acknowledged. NAVFAC NW will not accept unsolicited proposals related to the subject of this Sources Sought Notice. The responder must clearly identify any information it considers sensitive or proprietary. All information received in response to this sources sought notice that is marked - Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with and incurred by responding to this sources sought notice. The Government reserves the right to determine how it should proceed based on the results of this action.