FY22 Camp McCain Forest Inventory

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number W9127Q-22-R-0010 is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect throughFederal Acquisition Circular 2022-06 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) updated 23 June 2022. This requirement is being set aside for Small Business and only qualified offerors may submit quotes. The North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS) is 115310 with a standard size of $8 Million. The Government contemplates an award of a Firm Fixed Price contract for Forest Inventory at Camp McCain Training Center.

Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001: Base period of 12 months (365 days) to perform Camp McCain Forest Inventory of approximately 3,331 acres (half the total of 6,662 acres) IAW the PWS.

Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0002: Option period #1 of 12 months (365 days) to perform Camp McCain Forest Inventory of approximately 3,331 acres (half the total of 6,662 acres) IAW the PWS.

Purpose. The purpose of this Contract is to obtain a forest inventory for approximately 6,662 acres of forestland. DoD requires all military bases to manage their natural resources under the principles of ecosystem basis. As part of the implementation of ecosystem management, the MSARNG needs an adequate inventory of the forests that occur within its boundaries. The services to be performed consist of creating an inventory of the timber resources, to include, but not limited to timber type and age classes, on DoD forested areas. Forest inventory data shall be presented in stand and stock tables prepared in tabular form. The inventory shall include: standing timber volume, dominant and subdominant species, average diameter at breast height, general determinations of age classes and provide stand boundaries of dominate species. Maps and estimated acreages that are infested by the southern pine beetle, Chinese privet, and Kudzu are also to be provided (when applicable).

BASIS OF AWARD: Award will be made on the basis of lowest priced offer and satisfies all the minimum requirements per the attached Performance Work Statement. Detailed description of minimum requirements and unit are included within the Performance Work Statement. To ensure timely and equitable evaluation of quotes, offerors must comply with instructions contained herein. Quotes must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this RFQ. Clauses and provisions incorporated by reference may be accessed via SAM.gov. Workspace Clauses and provisions incorporated by reference may be accessed via the Internet at https://www.acquisition.gov. Quotes must be for all items stated; partial quotes will not be considered. Only firm fixed price offers will be evaluated. Award will be made (all or none) to one vendor. All offerors must include Fed Tax ID #, CAGE and UEI Number. All potential sources shall be registered within SAM.gov, https://sam.gov/portal/publis/sam in order to be considered eligible for award. Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports DFAR 252.22-7003, applies to this requirement. In order for vendors to be paid, all vendors must now use Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). To gain access to the WAWF production system, contractors must acquire an account available at https://piee.eb.mil/. Questions on WAWF may be directed to the WAWF Help Desk (available 24/7) at 866-618-5988. Proposals are due: no later than 1:00 p.m., CST, Thursday, 8 September 2022. Submit quotes via email to David A. Oglesby, david.a.oglesby.civ@army.mil. Should offerors require additional clarification or have any questions regarding this requirement, must be submitted in writing by email, addressed to David A. Oglesby, david.a.oglesby.civ@army.mil. Questions must be received no later than 6 September 2022. Requests for a copy of the solicitation will not receive a response.