23FEB2016_Combined_Synopsis_with_SF-1449_Hydro_Axing.pdf

Combined Solicitation and Synopsis:

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations Subpart 12.6, titled Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial items; and 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. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-86-2/02-01-2016.

Solicitation Number is AG-82BH-S-16-0007 which is being issued as a Request for Proposal.

Description of the Project is for the Pike & San Isabel National Forests, Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands, San Carlos Ranger District, Proposed Devil’s Hole Wildlife Habitat Enhancement Hydro-Axing (mastication) to mechanically treat vegetation up to a total of 169.0 acres.

Proposed Contract is to reduce canopy closure, tree density, basal area, and improve foraging habitat in pinyon-juniper, ponderosa pine plantations, and conifer encroached meadows.

Work will be accomplished by mechanical Hydro-Axing (mastication).

Contract requires mechanical Hydro-Axing (mastication) and related work in compliance with all Contract terms, conditions, and specifications. Contractor is to provide all labor, equipment, materials, tools, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals.

This project is 100% Set-Aside for small businesses. The North American Industry Classification System Code for this project is 115310, titled Support Activities for Forestry. The small business size standard is $7.5M. The Product Service Code is F018, titled Natural Resources / Conservation

– Other Forest / Range Improvements (Non Construction).

The solicitation for this project will be available only through the Federal Business Opportunities website www.fbo.gov.

All questions pertaining to this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the address provided in the Solicitation and or by email message (preferred) to both Alfred Heinrich alfredheinrich@fs.fed.us and David F. Siekaniec dsiekaniec@fs.fed.us no later than five

(5) days preceding the ending date of responses to this Solicitation. Telephone enquiries will not be accepted.

All Offerors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 52.204-7 and must respond to all evaluation criteria in Section “M” of the solicitation to be considered responsive. Offerors that fail to meet these selection criteria will not be considered in the Technical Evaluation of offers.

mailto:alfredheinrich@fs.fed.us mailto:dsiekaniec@fs.fed.us

There is Pre-Bid Meeting scheduled for March 07, 2016, at 10:00am local time, located at U. S.

Forest Service, 5 Hermit Lane, Westcliffe, CO. Prospective Contractors are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting prior to submitting a bid. The Government will not reimburse any expenses for those entities who desire to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting.

The Solicitation is attached to this announcement. The actual due date is identified within the Solicitation.

The following FAR Provisions apply to this acquirement:

Number 52.212-2, titled Evaluation - Commercial Items; and Number 52.212-3, titled Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items.

The following FAR Clauses apply to this acquirement:

Number 52.212-4, titled Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; and Number 52.212-5, titled Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items.

Additional applicable clauses can be found beginning on page 17 of the Solicitation package.

U. S. Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) clause number 452.209-71, titled Assurance Regarding Felony Conviction or Tax Delinquent Status for Corporate Applicants (MAR 2012) and AGAR provision number 452.209-70, titled Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction (MAR 2012), apply to this acquisition.

Solicitation Attachments:

Complete Solicitation package;

Attachment 1 - Map of Devils Hole All;

Attachment 2 - Map of Devils Hole North End;

Attachment 3 - Map of Devils Hole North End Topo;

Attachment 4 - Map of Devils Hole South End;

Attachment 5 - Map of Devils Hole South End Topo;

Attachment 6 - Map of Devils Hole Wildlife Habitat Enhancement Project;

Attachment 7 - Map of Devils Hole Wildlife Enhancement Project Access Roads; and Attachment 8 - Department of Labor Wage Determination for Huerfano County, Colorado, Wage Determination Number 1976-1351, Revision Number 47.

A. Email submission of proposals is preferred and acceptable as long as all required information is submitted to include required signatures.

B. Faxed responses will not be accepted.

C. Email proposals to: David F. Siekaniec, dsiekaniec@fs.fed.us D. Or deliver to: USDA Forest Service, Attn: David F. Siekaniec, 2840 Kachina Drive, Pueblo, CO 81008-1560 mailto:dsiekaniec@fs.fed.us