Federal Bid

Last Updated on 19 Apr 2017 at 8 AM
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Ranger West virginia

HM - Manual Site Prep - Westside

Solicitation ID AG-569R-S-17-0016
Posted Date 21 Feb 2017 at 11 AM
Archive Date 19 Apr 2017 at 5 AM
NAICS Category
Product Service Code
Set Aside Total Small Business (SBA) Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Contracting Office Usda Forest Service
Agency Department Of Agriculture
Location Ranger West virginia United states
Solicitation Number AG-569R-S-17-0016
Huron Manistee National Forest Manual Site Prep - Westside


The Lake States Acquisition Team announces an opportunity for Manual Site Preparation Services for Natural Regeneration on the Huron Manistee National Forest Ranger Districts of Baldwin/White Cloud, and Cadillac/Manistee in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Services will include the contractor furnishing all personnel, equipment, tools, supplies, transportation, supervision and incidental to perform site prep on a total of 17 units covering 399 acres within seven timber sale areas.

Notification of award will be issued on or about March 27, 2017. The contract period is expected to start July 15, 2017 and must be completed by October 31, 2017.

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.

This solicitation is issued as a RFQ. The documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95.

This procurement is set aside for Total Small Businesses. The NAICS code is 115112 and the Small Business Size Standard is $7.5M.
Vendors must be registered in Systems for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov prior to receiving a government contract. Obtaining a DUNS number and registering in SAM are free.


Schedule of Items:
Estimated
Item Description Quantity Unit

1. Borderline 71 Acres
2. Highway Divider 132 Acres
3. Loony 16 Acres
4. Sandy Fuels 31 Acres
5. Peterson Bridge 19 Acres
6. Udell 96 Acres
7. Shingle Mill 34 Acres

 

Specification and additional details are described in the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Document as well as a list of evaluation factors (FAR Provision 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items).


Further provisions, clauses, and addenda including, but not limited to, commercial provisions 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3 and commercial clauses 52212-4, 52.212-5 are incorporated in the attached solicitation. Those that are incorporated by reference can be viewed in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/far.


One or more firm- fixed price contracts may be awarded to responsive and responsible offeror(s) on a Best Value basis. Each offer/technical proposal shall contain sufficient information to enable a thorough evaluation.
The Government may issue an order to other than the lowest offeror, waive minor informalities or irregularities in offers received, or elect not to award at all. If necessary, the Government may conduct discussions with any or all offerors. It is in the offeror's best interest to fully respond to the Technical Proposal Submittal Requirements since an order may be issued on the basis of information received, without further discussion.

All offers must contain the following to be considered responsive:

(1) Experience and Past Performance, Safety Plan, Equipment and Employee availability/reliability (form provided for your convenience);
(2) Information to define utilization of Biobased Products;
(3) Completed Schedule of Items, with pricing, & contact information including DUNS #;
(4) Annual representations and certifications - if not active in SAM, Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer (see www.acquisition.gov.far )
(5) Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law
(6) Workforce Certification if using migrant and/or seasonal workers

All invoices are to be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform. This is a mandatory requirement initiated by the U.S. Department of Treasury and you can find more information at this website https://www.ipp.gov. Please make sure that your company has registered at https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm to establish your account. The "Submit Invoice-to" address for USDA orders is the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The contractor must follow the instructions on how to register and submit invoices via IPP.

ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE IN WRITING. Please submit all questions to Annette Caliguri at [email protected]. Questions and answers will be posted to FBO. Please check FBO often as it is the contractor's responsibility to remain up to date on all available Q&A's as well as any potential resulting amendments. All questions must be received no later than three days prior to solicitation close date or the government is under no obligation to review and/or address the questions.

All offers must be received by 4:30 EST on March 22nd, 2017

Offers may be submitted electronically to [email protected], SUBJ: AG-569R-S-17-0016

Or hard copy to:

USDA Forest Service - AG-569R-S-17-0016
Annette Caliguri, LSAT Contracting Officer
820 Rains Drive
Gladstone, MI 49837

If submitting via email please note file size limitations, formatting or other problems may hamper receipt so please verify that the contracting officer has received your quote.


No facsimile offers will be considered per (c)(1) of FAR clause 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Competitive Acquisition. (Jan 2004). Incomplete offers will not be accepted.

Contacts for technical questions or additional information are:
Amber Hasenback - [email protected] or 231-723-2211 Ext. 3106
Keith Konen - [email protected] or 231-723-6121

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