AG-84M8-S-15-0018

Correction of the following Question:

Q. Can you clarify the request for three samples of completed work projects outlined on Page 23? Are you requesting that each of these three samples are provided for each project that is shown in the past performance section?
A. Only need to submit 3 samples of the 3 projects you want highlighted for the technical proposal.

***********Amending solicitation to add $50,000 to verbiage below and to extend the date of the Past Performance Questionnaire to 10 Oct 2015 @1400 MT*********

The Offeror shall submit a list of past projects, over $50,000, performed in the last 5 (five) years, as a prime or major subcontractor relevant to the efforts required by this solicitation.

Please submit your questions no later than 2:00 MT on 30 Sep 2015.

All questions and answers will be posted NLT 1 Oct 2015.

SOLICITATION NOTICE

PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENTS FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION.

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In order to be eligible for contract award, vendors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to include certifications and representations. To register your firm in the SAM system, go to: http://www.sam.gov.

The U.S. Forest Service/Regional Office located in Ogden, Utah has a requirement to provide planning and development for interpretive products and services.

REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor shall provide all services including labor, materials, equipment, travel, facilities, industry-standard software and communication methods, monitoring and evaluation, fabrication, installation and staff training, to provide project management, planning, design, production, meeting facilitation space within Region 4 of the USDA Forest Service or anywhere within the United States at the discretion of the contracting officer.

Tasks to include:
Site visit
Project Plan and Management
Interpretive Planning
Exhibit Planning, Design, Fabrication, and Installation
Exhibit Fabrication and Installation
Graphic Design
Interpretive Writing
Translation Services
Electronic Media Development
Publication Planning and Design
Interpretive Training

The Government anticipates awarding an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contract with a base year and 4 (four9 option years, for a total of 5 (five years). It is anticipated that a Solicitation will be issued for this procurement on or about 9 September 2015.

It is anticipated to be a total small business set-aside.

SUBMITTAL INFORMATION: It is requested that interested vendors submit a brief capabilities statement package demonstrating the ability to perform the services listed above.

NOTE: Additional information regarding the Performance of Work will accompany the solicitation.

The capability statement package must be sent by email to Becky Briggs at babriggs@fs.fed.us. Questions or comments regarding this notice must be addressed to babriggs@fs.fed.us.

This announcement should not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract.