Establish and Maintain Forest Regeneration at Gores Wildlife Management Area near Hastings, Minnesota.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, 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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is soliciting quotes to establish regeneration and increase survival of native bottomland tree species within Gores Wildlife Management Area near Hastings, MN. The work includes 1) 10.3 acres of site preparation using a forestry mulcher; 2) 10.3 acres of tree planting using government-furnished bare root seedlings and cuttings; and 3) up to 20.6 acres of pre- and/or post-emergent weed control. Work must be completed by 11/16/13 in accordance with the specifications listed in the scope of work. The full solicitation with scope of work and clauses can be obtained by clicking on the Additional Documentation link under Additional Info: of this announcement. Solicitation number W912ES-13-T-0063 is issued. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price Contract and a Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 115310 with a size standard of $7,000,000.00. The solicitation will be issued in accordance with FAR Part 12, and evaluated in accordance with FAR Part 13. Offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) located at www.sam.gov prior to contract award. Registration can be through https://www.acquisition.gov. Registration is free. A determination by the government to not award based on the responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the government. Email quotes to both carol.s.olson@usace.army.mil and dawn.m.linder@usace.army.mil is the preferred method, however quotes may also be faxed to Attn: Carol Olson at 651-290-5706. All requested information in the Notes to Offerors section of the solicitation must be supplied with the quote. Phone inquiries or requests for information will not be honored. This notice closes on 9 Mayl 2013 at 3:00 pm CDT.