QAs for Solicitation12444122R0007 dated 4-22-2022.pdf
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- VEGETATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
- Solicitation number
- 12444122R0007
- Issued by
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This document is a solicitation for multiple blanket purchase agreements to provide vegetation management services on various national forests in North Carolina. The solicitation seeks contractors to perform tasks such as timber stand improvement activities, tree planting, and herbicide application on parcels ranging from 50 to 1,000 acres. Contractors must indicate in their proposals all locations and specific tasks they are able to perform. The period of performance is five years from date of award. Pricing will be determined at the call level on a lowest price technically acceptable basis among qualified blanket purchase agreement holders. The closing date for proposals is May 3, 2022. The solicitation identifies evaluation criteria including relevant experience, past performance, and technical capability. Contractors must submit documentation including certifications, questionnaires, and technical statements with their proposals as specified.
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QUESTION AND ANSWER FOR SOLICITATION 12444122R0007
VEGETATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES (VMS) BPA, IN THE STATE
OF NORTH CAROLINA
DATED: 4/22/2022
1. If there is an incumbent, could you please provide the current / previous contract number??
ANSWER: This is a turnkey project; there are no incumbents. However, historically, the National Forests in North Carolina in the past 3 years has awarded 57 projects valued at over $2.4M. The following is a breakout of this projects; 25 under $25,000, 27 between $25,000 - $100,000 and 3 between $100,000 - $233,000. This is for informational purposed only.
2. Can I schedule a capability briefing with you?
ANSWER: A capability briefing is not required nor will be entertained at this point in the solicitation process since we would have to allow all contractors the same opportunity and time does not permit.
Our procurement team routinely conducts outreach meetings with industry as a means to expand our customer base. Once these BPAs are awarded, we would be happy to host an outreach event with you.
3. Is there any way to find out the size of the areas that need managing for this solicitation?
ANSWER: The exact number of acres cannot be determined at this time. Historically, the project size ranges anywhere from 50 Acres to 1,000 Acres per Order.
4. Do you require a quote on all bid line items to be placed on the BPA call list? Can my business be placed on the BPA without submitting a quote for the herbicide and planting? Can we just quote on the planting?
ANSWER: On Attachment 4, Contractor’s Information, your company can select any of the locations or tasks that you’re interested in and is capable of, you do not need to bid on all line items. As a reminder, the Government will only solicit proposals for BPA Calls to those offerors that show the appropriate interest via attachment 4. Yes, BPAs will be awarded based on technical merit resulting from Attachments 4-7, bidding on the seed project is not a prerequisite. No, the seed project for herbicide and planting will not be separated into multiple awards, if bidding on the seed project you would be expected to perform the entire work of Attachment 8 to be deemed responsive.
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