12034319Q0063_Ninemile_Farrier_RFQ.pdf

12-0343-19-Q-0063 Ninemile RD Farrier Services

USDA Forest Service Lolo National Forest, Ninemile Ranger District Solicitation 12-0343-19-Q-0063

Farrier Services 2019 - 2023

This is a solicitation for a commercial service item prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart

12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested.

Solicitation number 12-0343-19-Q-0063 is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ). The awarded contract will be a firm fixed price contract. Region One Acquisition serves as the Forest Service contracting office for Western Montana and is located in Building 24 at 24 Fort Missoula Road., Missoula, MT 59840.

The Lolo National Forest, Ninemile Ranger District have a requirement for Horseshoeing/Farrier Services for the Northern Region pack train and stock animals. The Ninemile Ranger District is located at 20325 Remount Road, Huson, Montana 59846. The Contractor shall provide all management, labor, tools, equipment, and incidentals necessary to ensure that farrier services are performed in accordance with the solicitation requirements. (Shoes and nails for all items will be furnished by the Forest Service).

This acquisition is a 100% Small Business set-aside. The applicable NAICS code is 115210 Support Activities for Animal Production. The corresponding size standard is $7.5 million. Offerors will be evaluated on price, specialized experience that meets the specifications, and past performance. The contract will be awarded to the offeror whose submittal, in compliance with the solicitation, is the best value to the Government. The FAR provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to the acquisition.

Offers submitted must include experience information (complete Experience Questionnaire) and price (completed Schedule of Items) to be considered responsive. Include a copy of training certifications. Provide references for similar work during the past three years. In additions, offerors will include with their offer a completed copy of the FAR provision 52.212-3, Offer Representation and Certifications - Commercial Items; proof of active registration in sam.gov.

All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the government.

Prospective contracts must be registered in the System for Award Management (sam.gov) prior to award of a contract. Lack of active registration in the SAM database will render an offeror ineligible for award. (SAM replaced the CCR database). Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the internet at: http://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM

Quotes must be received by April 2nd, 2019 at 3:00 PM MST. Only emailed quotes will be accepted.

It is your responsibility to confirm that your quote has been received. Please provide your email address.

12-0343-19-Q-0063 Ninemile RD Farrier Services

See attached form Schedule of Items, attached form Experience Questionnaire, attached Statement of Work and Specifications entitled 2019 Ninemile Shoeing Specifications, NOTE TO OFFEROR: In order for an offeror to have a complete quote package, the following must be submitted to the Contracting Officer to be considered responsive:

1. You must provide pricing for all line items. This contract is solicited for a base year and one optional year.

a. Provide pricing on the attached form Schedule of Items (confirm your mathematics).

2. To be eligible for an award you must be actively registered in System for Award Management at sam.gov as a Small Business. Please provide your DUNS number and verification of registration in the sam.gov website.

3. Past Performance references with previous contracts with this Agency or similar scope of work.

4. Experience Questionnaire: Include experience in farrier services. See attachment form Experience Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include a copy of training certifications.

For Questions, please email Lindsey Christian at lindsey.christian@usda.gov mailto:lindsey.christian@usda.gov