Ash Borer Treatment, Tree Trimming, and Tree Removal Service

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a Request for Quote (RFQ) is being requested.

Solicitation Number: 36C26319Q0723

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2019-03.

The VA anticipates the award of one Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract, Fixed-Price (FP). for all resources and labor necessary to provide Emerald Ash Borer Treatment, Tree Trimming, and Tree Removal Service for the Sioux Falls South Dakota VA Health Care System (VAHCS). The period of performance is from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020 and includes four (4) one-year option periods to be exercised at the discretion of the Government. Specific requirements are listed within the attached solicitation document. Contract Arborist(s) shall be licensed by the City of Sioux Falls South Dakota. Please refer to the solicitation document, Statement of Work (SOW), for additional qualification requirements.

This procurement is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. At the time of submission of offer, the offeror must be verified in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization s, Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database at https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/. Additionally, the firm shall have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration at the time of offer and prior to contract award.

The Service Contract Labor Standards apply to this contract and the Department of Labor s Wage Determination is provided as an attachment to this notice; it specifies the minimum wages and fringe benefits for workers performing on or in connection with the contract.

Evaluation of Commercial Items.Refer to FAR Provision 52.212-2 within the attached solicitation document for information regarding the evaluation of offers.

Offer Due Date: Quotes are due to the Contracting Office by August 22, 2019 at 10:00 AM CST. Quotes shall be emailed to john.becker3@va.gov prior to the solicitation closing date and time. It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure their quote is received in full by the Contracting Office before the solicitation closing date and time. Due to email file size limitations, please do not wait until the last minute to email quotes.

Submission of Offer: Refer to FAR Provision 52.212-1 within the attached solicitation document for instructions on submitting an offer.

Solicitation Questions. All solicitation questions shall be submitted in writing via email to john.becker3@va.gov. Questions must be received by 8/15/2019, 10:00 AM CST.