This is a SOLICITATION for non-commercial forestry services prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subparts 15.2, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation issued as Request for Proposal (RFP) AG-82X9-S-12-0119. A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED.  FAR clauses and provisions enclosed within this RFP are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-59 and are available in full text through Internet access at http://www.acquisition.gov/far. 

The United States Forest Service (USFS) encourages the participation of small, disadvantaged, service disabled veteran, and women owned business enterprises.  The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 115310 and the small business size standard is $7.0 million. The proposed contract is 100% set-aside for small business concerns.  All responsible small business concerns may submit an offer which will be considered by the Forest Service.

Enter prices in SF33 Section B using a typewriter or black ink.

Follow instructions carefully in sections K, L and M; these will be included in any subsequent award.

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