SOLICITATION NOTICE
C -- Reannouncement: OMB Circular A-76 Commercial Activities Study of Soil Conservation Technician Services in North Carolina
- Notice Date
- 6/26/2003
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, North Carolina State Office, 4405 Bland Road, Suite 205, Raleigh, NC, 27609-6293
- ZIP Code
- 27609-6293
- Solicitation Number
- NRCS-10-NC-03
- Response Due
- 8/11/2003
- Archive Date
- 8/26/2003
- Point of Contact
- Elizabeth Caldwell, Contract Specialist, Phone 919-873-2113, Fax 919-873-2146,
- E-Mail Address
-
lcaldwell@nc.nrcs.usda.gov
- Description
- This is a Reannouncement of an acquisition previously announced under Category R as Solicitation No. NRCS-04-NC-03 initially posted on March 20, 2003, modified March 27, 2003, and a Second Notice posted April 4, 2003. The purpose of this Reannouncement is twofold. First, Offerors are notified that this acquisition, which is being conducted in accordance with OMB Circular A-76, is being transitioned to a Streamlined Competition under the procedures of the Revised OMB Circular A-76, dated May 29, 2003. Certain deviations may be incorporated, as approved by OMB, for retention of the previous cost rules or procedures. Second, a determination has been made that the studied services are subject to the Brooks Act, and the procedure for procurement of Architect-Engineer Services will be employed. The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking qualified A&E firms to provide soil conservation technical services in the NRCS Offices in Cabarrus, Duplin, Johnston, Mecklenburg, and Sampson Counties, North Carolina. In accordance with OMB Circular A-76 and the Brooks Act, the most qualified firm as determined by the ranking of the A&E Evaluation Board will be asked to provide a cost proposal based on the performance of these functions. This cost proposal will be compared with the Government's costs to perform the above services. This proposal will not result in a contract if Government performance is determined to be more cost advantageous. These services are currently provided by Government personnel. Major components of this work include: assisting in the preparation of formal conservation plans in accordance with the National Planning Procedures Handbook (NPPH), the Field Office Technical Guide (FOTG), and all associated manuals and handbooks that support these documents; assisting with preparation of contracts for program funding, contract modifications, contract payment applications, and supporting documentation; assisting landowners with the design, layout, and inspection of completed conservation practices; documenting practice application according to policy and procedure; coordinating activities and working cooperatively with Landowners, local NRCS field office staff, local conservation districts, other Federal, State, and local units of Government, private groups and organizations, and local partner agencies; and maintaining documentation to ensure technical quality and reporting/data entry in the Performance and Results Measurement System (PRMS). An effective knowledge of engineering design, surveying, and computer use is required to fulfill the duties of these positions. Any contract resulting from this solicitation will have a one-year base period and four one-year options. This solicitation will not be restricted to any group or business size. NAICS Code is 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. The formal notice requesting interested parties to submit their SF-254s and 255s will be posted on or about July 11, 2003 at http:/www.fedbizopps.gov. The selection criteria for this acquisition are 1) Professional Qualifications, 2) Specialized experience and technical competence, 3) Capacity to accomplish work, 4) Past Performance, and 5) Location in the area and knowledge of the locality of the project. All questions must be directed to the Contracting Officer in writing by e-mail at liz.caldwell@nc.usda.gov, by facsimile to 919-873-2146, or by letter to Elizabeth Caldwell, Contracting Officer, USDA-NRCS, Suite 205, 4405 Bland Road, Raleigh, NC 27609. No questions will be accepted by telephone. The anticipated date for receipt of SF-254s and 255s is on or about August 11, 2003. The U.S. Government reserves the right to retain the work in-house and make no contract award.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Cabarrus, Duplin, Johnston, Mecklenburg, and Sampson Counties, North Carolina
- Country: USA
- Country: USA
- Record
- SN00357580-W 20030628/030626222538 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
-
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