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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

RECOVERY - Hazardous Fuels Reduction

(I) 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 and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number

AG-4419-S-09-0126

(III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through

Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-33.

(IV) This solicitation is being issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 115310, Support Activities for Forestry. The small business size standard is $17.5 Million.

(V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial item(s)/services:

1. Mechanically reduce the density and breakup the continuity of small diameter vegetation on approximately 165 acres within Cleburne County, Alabama.

(VI) Detailed description of requirements is included in attached statement of work. A prebid meeting is not required for this project. For questions regarding the Statement of Work, please contact, Jeff

Matthews at 256-463-2272 x103.

(VII) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance: Shoal Creek Ranger District, National Forests in Heflin, Alabama. Period of Performance shall be from award through December 16, 2009.

(VIII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (June 2008), applies to this acquisition. In addition to written price quotes, offerors are instructed to submit references including contact name and number for similar work completed as well as a description of the equipment intended for use on this project. Include Make, Model, and Year as appropriate. An evaluation form is included for your use.

(IX) Offers will be evaluated on their past performance, their technical capability to successfully complete this project, and the price quoted. The combination of experience with similar work and the type of equipment offered will determine technical capability.

(X) The offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror

Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (June 2009), with its quote or complete the

Representations and Certifications on line at HTTP://ORCA.BPN.GOV .

(XI) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Mar 2009), applies to this acquisition

(XII) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or

Executive Orders - Commercial Items (June 2009) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses under subparagraph (b) apply: 3, 4, 8i, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, and 39.

The following clauses under subparagraph (c) apply: 1

This solicitation is issued under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and all requirements of the Act apply. The appropriate clauses are included under subparagraph (b) above.

(XIII) The following clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: None

(XIV) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating does not apply.

(XV) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 4:00 P.M. EDT on

October 5, 2009. All quotes must be faxed or emailed to the attention of Dwight Hill. The fax number is

404-347-3597 and email address is dehill@fs.fed.us. Quotes may be on the vendor’s letterhead and should state the price per acre for this work estimated at 165 acres. Be sure to include the information requested in (VIII) above with your quote.

(XVI) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Nica Miller-Banks at 404-347-

2779, email address, mbanksmiller@fs.fed.us.