Synopsis.docx

1. Introduction.

This pre-solicitation notice is for information only and is not a commitment by the Government to solicit contractual offers or award contracts. The Government is not soliciting, nor will it accept proposals as a result of this synopsis. If a competitive solicitation is issued in the future, it will be announced via The System for Award Management (SAM) at SAM.gov, and interested parties must comply with that announcement. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any questions submitted or information provided as a result of this notice. This is not a solicitation or a promise to issue a solicitation, and this information is subject to modification and in no way binds the Government to award a contract.

2. Applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code.

The applicable NAICS CODE: 212312 – Crushed and Broken Limestone Mining and Quarrying(Size Standard is 750 Employees).

3. Type of Contract to be Awarded.

As a result of this synopsis and possible solicitation, the Special Project Operations Center, Intermountain Branch, plans to award a firm fixed price contract.

4. Type of Solicitation.

The solicitation, if released, will be governed by Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15, “Contracting by Negotiation”.

5. Synopsis Posting Period.

This synopsis will be posted for 15 days.

6. Contracting Office Points of Contact.

Lucas Dahlman, Contracting Officer, lucas.dahlman@usda.gov.

7. Contract Description.

The project consists of rock crushing and developing a surface aggregate course from Mill Creek Summit Pit project as shown on the plans and as described in the Standard Specifications (FP-14) and Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS). The project is located on the Emmett Ranger District, Boise National Forest, Gem and Valley County, Idaho on National Forest System Road #626, Township 11 North, Range 3 East. The Pit location is approximately 40 miles north on NFSR 618 from the intersection with ID-52 and Sweet-Ola Hwy. Work shall include all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies to complete such work.

8. Disclosure of Magnitude.

The anticipated magnitude for this project is between $250,000 and $500,000.00.

9. Type of Set-aside.

Total small business set-aside.

10. Responses.

Interested and capable sources are encouraged to respond to this synopsis with a Statement of Capability. In addition to a Statement of Capabilities, firms responding to this announcement should include company name, Unique Entity Identification, point of contact, address, and indicate whether they are a small business, 8(a) concern, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, or women-owned small business. Responses are due within 15 days of this synopsis and should be submitted to Lucas Dahlman at lucas.dahlman@usda.gov