USDA Forest Service, Sierra National Forest, 1600 Tollhouse Road, Clovis, CA 93611-0532

R -- WILDERNESS AGREEMENT DOCUMENT SOL RFP-R5-15-00-66 DUE 071400 POC Request IFB from: Roxie Myers (559) 297-0706 x 4831 Technical: Gilbert Massiatt, Contracting Officer, (559) 297-0706 x 4835 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial simplified acquisition items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement consistutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. RFP R5-15-00-66, this number must be referenced on all communications and quotations. The request for quotations document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-15. The Forest Service has an urgent requirement for a fully qualified expert on Cultural Resource Management who can write and complete a Section 106 Programmatic Agreement(PA)and present it to the US Forest Service not later than December 31,2000. Bidders will be required to submit credential documentation to demonstrate "expert" levels of competency in the following areas: #1) technical knowledge on the application and implementation of regulatory requirements of the National Historic Preservation Act, the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, the American Indian Religious Freedom Act, Executive Orders 12898 and 13007; #2) a demonstrable record of working effectively with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation with evidence of ability to have an agreement document accepted by that agency; #3) an ability to work effectively with Native American Tribal Governments; #4) an ability to act as an effective negotiator with diverse interest groups; #5) an established record of meeting contract delivery due dates and; #6) educational level must be appropriate to complexity of work required. Preference will be given to those candidates with a PhD in Archaeology, History, Tribal Relations or other cultural resource related fields of study. This acquisition will have two line items that the offerors will submit a price on. Line item one is the cost to write and present the Section 106 PA Report. Line item two is a unit price for each On-site Consultation Visit. The Government's best estimate quantity (BEQ) of the number of visits is four. The visit is to be with Agency and affected tribes on the Inyo and sierra National Forests. The following clauses are hereby incorporated by reference: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement statutes and Executive orders, 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items, 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. Note, offerors must fill out and submitt the certs and representations found in 52.212-3. For full text of clauses, go to www.arnet.gov/far/loadmain52.html. Look close to bottom of the page for, "Sub Chapter H -- Clauses and forms", then click on "52.200 to 52.214" to obtain the clauses. All qualified sources may submit an offer, which, if received in a timely manner, will be considered. Offers my be submitted by faxing to (559) 294-4833, attentionGilbert P. Massiatt. Posted 06/29/00 (W-SN470382). (0181)

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