Operational Contracts Division, Commodities Branch, AFDTC/PKOS, 205 West D Avene, Suite 541, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6862

F -- BRUSH CHOPPING FOR REFORESTATION SLASH/SAND PINE CONVERSION AREAS!! SOL F08651-99-Q0334!! DUE 011099 POC Contact Jane Ellison, (850)882-3098 ext 5243, Contract Specialist;Contracting Officer, Lincoln Hochmuth!! The Air Armament Center (AAC), Eglin AFB FL, intends to solicit, and award, firm fixed price contract no options. This procurement is being conducted under the Test Program for Commercial Items FAR Part 13.5. 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. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; proposals are being requested, and a WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation Number F08651-99-Q0334 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-9. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 0851 and the small business size standard for this procurement is $5M. Line Item 0001, Brush Chopping for reforestation Slash/Sand Pine conversion areas, first chop 1,416 acres. Line Item 0002, Brush Chopping for reforestation Slash/Sand Pine conversionareas, second chop 1,416 acres. Required delivery at Eglin AFB is 7 months after date of award. F.O.B. Destination. The following FAR provisions and clauses shall apply: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial; 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (Evaluation will be based on price and other factors); 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Offerors must submit a completed copy of the Representations and Certifications with their offer); 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract terms and conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; and 52.228-16 Performance and Payment Bonds -- Other Than Construction. The following clauses are also incorporated by reference: 52.222-26; 52.222-35; 52.222-36; 52.222-41; 52.222-42; 52.222-43; 52.222-44;52.247-64; 52.249-4. Bids must be submitted no later than 3:00 CST on 10 January 1999. Bid format is at discretion of offerors. Written requests for Statement of Work may be sent to AAC/PKOBS, ATTN: Jane Ellison, 201 West D Ave, Suite 541, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6862, or contact Jane Ellison, at 850-882-3098 ext 5243 facsimile 850-882-9442. Quotes must be mailed to address given above. Posted 12/03/98 (W-SN276640). (0337)

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