Operational Contracts Division, Services Branch, AFDTC/PKOV, 205 West D Avenue, Suite 541, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6862

F -- HAND PLANTING OF PINE SEEDLINGS, EGLIN AFB FL SOL F08651-98-Q-0001 DUE 090597 POC Contact Julie Shaddock, Contract Specialist, 850-882-4967 ext 5228, Rickey C. Dean, Contracting Officer, 850-882-4418 ext 5266 Eglin Air Force Base has a requirement for the planting of pine seedlings. The work covered by this specification consists of furnishing all services necessary, including hand planting equipment and materials, and performing all operations in connection with hand planting government furnished pine seedlings. The work shall be completed in strict accordance with this specification and the terms and conditions of the contract. In general, the work shall consist of hand planting approximately 4,193 acres in 66 separate areas with containerized longleaf pine seedlings. Location of the work is on Eglin Air Force Base Reservation, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The period of performance will be from 1 November 1997 to 1 January 1998. This requirement is reserved as a 100% small business set-aside. Businesses must have had an average annual gross receipts of $5 million or less for the last three years to qualify as small businesses as defined by The Standard Industrial Code (SIC) 0851, Forestry Services. All responsible small business sources may submit an offer which will be considered by this agency. Written requests for solicitation sets may be mailed to AFDTC/PKO, 205 West D Avenue, Suite 541, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6862. Firms responding to this synopsis should reference F08651-98-Q-0001, indicate whether they are a small or small disadvantaged business concern as defined by FAR 52.219-1 or 52.219-2 respectively, and indicate whether they are a manufacturer or dealer/distributor. Facsimile requests will be accepted at 904-882-4916, Attn: Julie Shaddock, AFDTC/PKOV. Telephone requests will not be honored. (0203)

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