Professional Land Surveying - USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service - Massachusetts
ID: 12FPC325R0037Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFARM PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION BUSINESS CENTERFPAC BUS CNTR-ACQ DIVWASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

NAICS

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: LAND SURVEYS-CADASTRAL (NON-CONSTRUCTION) (R404)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2ccacf56eee0408baa58b411c9d3c941/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Business Center is seeking qualified firms to provide professional land surveying services for legal boundary surveys in Massachusetts. The procurement aims to engage licensed land surveyors to conduct surveys and re-surveys of easements under various conservation programs, ensuring compliance with state regulations and NRCS specifications. These services are crucial for maintaining accurate land boundaries and supporting environmental conservation efforts. Interested firms must submit their qualifications using the Standard Form 330 (SF-330) by January 21, 2025, with the anticipated award of up to two Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts totaling $6 million over five years. For further inquiries, contact Amber Maestri at amber.maestri@usda.gov or Ruben Mindieta at ruben.mindieta@usda.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Amber Maestri
    amber.maestri@usda.gov
    Ruben Mindieta
    ruben.mindieta@usda.gov
    Files
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    12FPC324R0037 Instructions to Offerors - Massachusetts.pdf
    The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is soliciting professional surveying services in Massachusetts, inviting qualified firms to submit the Standard Form 330 (SF330) for consideration. This solicitation outlines the requirements for legal easement boundary surveys and re-establishment services with an anticipated award of up to two Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, totaling $6 million over five years. The proposals will be evaluated based on five criteria: professional qualifications, knowledge of locality, specialized experience, capacity to perform, and past performance. Firms must demonstrate licensed surveying capabilities, local knowledge, and recent relevant experience, with submission due by January 21, 2025. The project requires compliance with state laws, sufficient resources for multiple simultaneous task orders, and a clear understanding of the local surveying environment. This RFP reflects the government's objective to secure professional services while supporting small businesses, with contracts set aside exclusively for eligible small enterprises. Responses must adhere to specific submission guidelines and are subject to strict evaluation criteria to ensure the selection of highly qualified firms for the project.
    Attachment 1A - Land Survey Specification rev June 2018 with addendum.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) outlines specifications for easement boundary surveys to be conducted by licensed professionals. The document emphasizes the necessity for surveyors to work with NRCS to ensure accurate representation of easement boundaries, including ingress and egress routes. It details requirements for survey quality, personnel qualifications, and equipment, mandating adherence to state regulations and the Bureau of Land Management guidelines in Public Land Survey System states. Key procedures include pre-survey consultations with landowners, marked survey areas, and the use of standardized equipment and methods for data collection. Survey deliverables must meet specific formatting and documentation standards, including plats, legal descriptions, and electronic media submissions. The document further addresses potential conflicts of interest to ensure unbiased conduct by surveyors and stipulates necessary legal and privacy considerations. Ultimately, these comprehensive specifications aim to standardize surveying practices under NRCS easement programs while ensuring thorough and accurate documentation of land boundaries, contributing to effective land conservation efforts.
    Attachment 1B - Land Survey ReEstablishment Specification rev June 2018.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) outlines specifications for reestablishing easement boundaries through professional land surveys. This process involves two phases: Phase I focuses on preliminary survey deliverables, where the NRCS assesses whether to proceed with boundary monumentation in Phase II. Surveys must adhere to state regulations and NRCS standards, ensuring accuracy and clarity in surveying documentation, including boundary descriptions, ingress and egress routes, and detailed plat maps. Surveyors are required to use licensed professionals and appropriate equipment. Quality control and inspection protocols include notifications to landowners and pre-survey field visits. The deliverables must include both electronic and hard copy documentation of survey results, adhering to rigorous criteria for legal descriptions and mapping. Furthermore, the document stipulates regulations to avoid conflicts of interest regarding property ownership and requires compliance with confidentiality protections. This specification emphasizes the importance of accurate land surveys to maintain environmental conservation efforts under NRCS programs.
    Attachment 2 - PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE.pdf
    The document is a Past Performance Questionnaire intended for contractors participating in federal Request for Proposals (RFPs). It serves as a structured form for evaluating a contractor's past performance based on several key criteria, including technical quality, cost control, customer satisfaction, and adherence to schedules. The questionnaire consists of two sections: one for the offeror to fill out regarding their solicitation and contract details, and another for the assessor to evaluate the contractor’s performance against defined standards such as exceptional, very good, satisfactory, marginal, and unsatisfactory. Assessor feedback is vital, particularly for marginal or unsatisfactory ratings. The goal is to collect detailed insights into the contractor's performance, providing necessary information to support informed decision-making for future contract awards. The emphasis on assessing past performance underlines the importance of reliability and effectiveness in government contracting processes.
    Attachment 4 - 12FPC325R0001 through 12FPC325R0045 Questions and Answers.pdf
    The document outlines the solicitation for Professional Land Surveying services under the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service for various states, elucidating the request for qualifications (RFQ) process. It clarifies that firms can submit qualifications but not bids, emphasizing that one firm can act as a prime contractor while others may serve as subcontractors—all without a formal joint venture unless documented. The RFQ covers multiple states and requires specific qualifications, including licensed personnel for land surveying in certain areas. Importantly, all submissions must adhere to page limits and include relevant project experience, with emphasis on small business compliance under established size standards. Response deadlines will not be extended, and clarity regarding payment and task order procedures is provided. The intention is to award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts with a guarantee of a minimum funding amount for selected firms, with expectations of statewide service capability. This solicitation reflects the government’s commitment to engaging qualified small businesses while ensuring thorough evaluations of capabilities, prior performances, and adherence to regulatory guidelines in land surveying.
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