SOLICITATION NOTICE
F -- Southern Pine Beetle (SPB) Control - Cut and Leave Using Hand Tools and/or Mechanical Equipment, National Forests in Mississippi - Attachments
- Notice Date
- 7/7/2017
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 115310
— Support Activities for Forestry
- Contracting Office
- Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, R-8 Acquisition Zone West (AZW), 200 S Lamar ST, Suite 500N Box 44, Jackson, Mississippi, 39201, United States
- ZIP Code
- 39201
- Solicitation Number
- AG-447U-S-17-0035
- Archive Date
- 7/28/2017
- Point of Contact
- Gemaa M. Pelch, Phone: (601) 965-1671
- E-Mail Address
-
gpelch02@fs.fed.us
(gpelch02@fs.fed.us)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Description of Work Schedule of Items (I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes referencing RFQ Number AG-447U-S-17-0035. (III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95. (IV) This solicitation is being issued as a total small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 115310 Support Activities for Forestry. The small business size standard is $7.5 million. (V) See the attachment "Schedule of Items" for line item numbers. (VI) The contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, transportation, supervision, expertise, and other incidentals necessary, except as otherwise provided, to successfully complete cut and leave falling of southern pine beetle (SPB) infested trees using hand tools (chainsaws) and rubber tired mechanical fellers on the National Forests in Mississippi in accordance with attached and referenced specifications. Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the solicitation's closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs incurred. (VII) Service location will be primarily within the boundaries of the Homochitto, Tombigbee, and Bienville National Forests. However, work could occur on other Ranger Districts within the National Forests in Mississippi. (VIII) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (IX) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offers will be evaluated on price and relevant past performance, crew size and composition (equipment make and model, etc.), and the ability to mobilize crews to start work no later than July 17, 2017. Non-price evaluation factors when combined are equal to cost or price in the award decision. The Government anticipates making multiple awards as a result of this solicitation to the responsible offeror(s) whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government and presents the best value, price and other factors considered. (X) The offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, with their quote or complete the representations and certifications online at www.sam.gov. (XI) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (XII) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following clauses under subparagraph (b) apply: 1, 2, 14, 19, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 42, 44, 45, 46, and 56. The following clauses under subparagraph (c) apply: 2, 4, 8. (XIII) Additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions: FAR 52.223-2Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (SEP 2013) AGAR 452.228-71 Insurance Coverage. (NOV 1996) (XIV) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply to this acquisition. (XV) Due to the urgent and compelling nature of this requirement, quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 3:00 P.M. central time Thursday, July 13, 2017. Quotes may be emailed to the attention of Gemaa Pelch, gpelch02@fs.fed.us, or faxed to (601)965-1788. Offers shall include Contractor's DUNS number, priced schedule of items, and a technical proposal addressing relevant past performance, crew size and composition, and the ability to mobilize crews to start work no later than July 17, 2017. (XVI) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Gemaa Pelch, gpelch02@fs.fed.us, or (601)965-1671.
- Web Link
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FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USDA/FS/447U/AG-447U-S-17-0035/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: National Forests in Mississippi, Meadville, Mississippi, 39653, United States
- Zip Code: 39653
- Zip Code: 39653
- Record
- SN04570521-W 20170709/170707234628-e06aec48c893a0470e0749e760d85243 (fbodaily.com)
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