A22_Synopsis_W912EE21Q0038.pdf

FURNISH ALL EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, PERSONNEL AND LABOR

NECESSARY TO SUPPLY HARDWOOD and PINE SEEDLING FOR THE UNITED STATES

ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, VICKSBURG DISTRICT

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, solicitation

W912EE21Q0038 is attached.

Solicitation Number W912EE21Q0038 is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) with the intent to issue one Firm-Fixed Price Contract, using simplified acquisition procedures, while reserving the right to make multiple awards from this solicitation if determined to be in the government’s best interest. This solicitation is being issued utilizing full and open competition on an unrestricted basis. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition

Circular (FAC) 2019-01. The NAICS code for this procurement is 113210 – Forest Nurseries and

Gathering of Forest Products, with a size standard of $12,000,000.00. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with regulations at FAR Part 12 – Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, has a requirement to furnish Hardwood

Seedlings as specified in the attached solicitation W912EE21Q0038.

OFFERS MAY BE PROPOSED AS FOLLOWS:

Complete the attached solicitation.

Notes to Offerors:

Quotes are due Tuesday, 11 May 2021, not later than 12:00 PM CST, to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ATTN: Judy Huell. Proposals shall be submitted electronically via email, providing that they are complete and provide all required information to: Judy.M.Huell@usace.army.mil. For information concerning this solicitation, contact Judy Huell at (601) 631-5829. Proposals will only be accepted via email: Judy.M.Huell@usace.army.mil. Email should be titled “Proposal for W912EE21Q00** Hardwood and Pine Seedling.”

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS, BIDDING SCHEDULE, AND SCOPE OF WORK IS

INCLUDED IN THIS SOLICITATION.

• You are responsible for reading all information contained in this solicitation and all attachments.

• Offerors should check the Beta.Sam.gov web site often for a new solicitation and/or modifications to this solicitation.

• Offerors are responsible for ensuring that their proposals arrive prior to the scheduled closing time.

• Proposals must be clearly identified for Solicitation No W912EE21Q0038 and addressed to the

Attn. of Judy Huell, Vicksburg District Contracting Office, CEMVK-CT-S.

The government intends to make one award for one firm fixed price contract. Offers for less than the required services will not be accepted. The Government intends to award without discussions while reserving the right to hold discussions if determined advantageous to the Government. Offerors are encouraged to provide their best proposed pricing in their initial offer.

mailto:Judy.M.Huell@usace.army.mil

Veterans Employment Emphasis for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contracts

In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222-38, FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222-37, DFARS 222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set-aside, evaluation preference, or incentive are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE contractors in their outreach efforts:

Federal Veteran employment information at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx Department of

Labor Veterans Employment Assistance http://www.dol.gov/vets/ Department of Veterans Affairs-

VOW to Hire Heros Act http://benefits.va.gov/vow/ Army Wounded Warriors Program-http://wtc.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation-Hiring Our Heros http://www.hiringourheroes.org/Guide to

Hiring Veterans-Reference Material http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/white_house_business_council_-

_guide_to_hiring_veterans_0.pdf

The full text of these DFARS clauses can be accessed electronically at website:

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFDFARA.HTM.

TECHNICAL INQUIRIES AND QUESTIONS

Technical inquiries and questions relating to this solicitation are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at (https://www.projnet.org). Offerors are encouraged to submit questions at least 2 days prior to solicitation due date, in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation, if necessary. To submit and review inquiry items, prospective vendors will need to use the Bidder

Inquiry Key presented below and follow the instructions listed below the key for access.

The Solicitation Number is: W912EE21Q0038

The Bidder/Offeror Inquiry Key is: 7UDX48-7ADFMT

Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

2. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

3. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

4. Email. Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.

5. Click Continue. A page will then open saying that a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

6. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

7. Click Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx http://www.dol.gov/vets/ http://www.dol.gov/vets/ http://benefits.va.gov/vow/ http://wtc.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html http://www.hiringourheroes.org/ http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/white_house_business_council_-http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFDFARA.HTM

Bidders/Offerors are requested to review the specification in its entirety, review the Bidder Inquiry

System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry. The call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800-

428-HELP.

FAR Provision 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment, included in section L of this solicitation, MUST be returned with your offer in order to be considered for award.