This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number W9127Q-21-R-0041 is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This solicitation document,
incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) updated 9 July 2021. This requirement is being set-aside for Small Business and only qualified offerors may submit quotes.

The North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS) is 115310 with a standard size of $8 Million. The Government contemplates an award of a Firm Fixed Price purchase order for forest Inventory at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center.

CLIN 0001: Forest Inventory Camp Shelby . The unit of measure is Job, with a quantity of 1.

Purpose. The purpose of this Contract is to obtain a forest inventory for approximately 3,930 acres of forestland. DoD requires all military bases to manage their natural resources under the principles of ecosystem basis. As part of the implementation of ecosystem management, the MSARNG needs an adequate inventory of the forests hat occur within its boundaries. The services to be performed consist of creating an inventory of the timber resources, to include, but not limited to timber type and age classes, on DoD forested areas. Forest inventory data shall be presented in stand and stock tables prepared in tabular form. The inventory shall include: standing timber volume, dominant and subdominant species, average diameter at breast height, general determinations of age classes and provide stand boundaries of dominate species. Maps and estimated acreages that  are infested by the southern pine beetle, Chinese privet, and Kudzu are also to be provided (when  applicable).

BASIS OF AWARD: Award will be made on the basis of lowest priced offer and satisfies all the  minimum requirements per the attached Performance Work Statement. Detailed description of minimum requirements and unit are included within the Performance Work Statement. To ensure timely and equitable evaluation of quotes, offerors must comply with instructions contained herein. Quotes must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this RFQ.
Clauses and provisions incorporated by reference may be accessed via the Internet at https://www.acquisition.gov. Quotes must be for all items stated, partial quotes will not be considered. Only firm fixed price offers will be evaluated. Award will be made(all or none) to one vendor. 

All offerors must include Fed Tax ID #, CAGE and DUNS Number. All potential sources shall be registered within SAM.gov,
https://sam.gov/portal/publis/sam in order to be considered eligible foraward.

Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports DFAR 252.22-7003, apply to this requirement. In order for vendors to be paid, all vendors must now use an E-invoicing system called Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). To gain access to the WAWF production system, contractors must acquire an account available at https://wawf.eb.mil/. Questions on WAWF may be directed to the WAWF Help Desk (available 24/7) at 866-618-5988. 

Proposals are due: no later than 5:00 p.m., CST, Thursday, 9 September 2021. Submit quotes via email to Brian P. Fortune, [email protected]. Should offerors require additional clarification or have any questions regarding this requirement, must be submitted in writing by email, addressed to Brian Fortune, [email protected]. Questions must be received prior to Solicitation Close Date. Requests for a copy of the solicitation will not receive a response.