Idaho Panhandle National Forests, St. Joe Ranger District, Homestead Road Maintenance

AG-02RC-S-16-0145
Homestead Road Clearing
Idaho Panhandle National Forest
St. Joe Ranger District
Shoshone County, Idaho

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 solicitation number is AG-02RC-S-16-0145 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside with an associated NAICS code of 115310. The small business size standard is $7.5 million dollars. This solicitation is for a Firm Fixed Price contract, performance based. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-89.

DESCRIPTION:
The intent of this solicitation is to obtain quotes for the Homestead Road Clearing services on the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, St. Joe Ranger District in Shoshone County. The performance-based services covered in this solicitation and resultant contract require the contractor to furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals necessary to perform machine roadside brush cutting and clearing and grubbing of approximately 19 miles, and clearing and grubbing of approximately 4 miles of designated roads, in compliance with the terms, specifications, conditions, and provisions of this solicitation. The equipment used to perform this work shall meet safety standards and shall be in good mechanical condition operated by skilled operators experienced in the type of work for which the equipment is being ordered. See solicitation package for further details.

DATES: The Period of Performance is estimated from June 30th, 2017 to August 15th, 2017. May start earlier as field conditions permit.

EVALUATION FACTORS: Award will be made to the quoter whose quote, as determined by the Contracting Officer, provides the best value to the Government based on the following factors: Technically Acceptable Equipment, List of References for Relevant Past Performance, Key Personnel/Operators Experience, and Price.

-52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the provision.
-52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items, addenda are included in attachment
-52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, addenda are included in attachment
-52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items

QUOTE RESPONSE DATE: Monday September 19, 2016, by 4:00pm Pacific Standard Time.

QUOTE SUBMISSION METHODS:
*Email (preferred method) to Darrin Jackson at darrinjackson@fs.fed.us.
Mail Quote to: Forest Service, Idaho Montana Acquisition Team (IMAT)
ATTN: Darrin Jackson, AQM
3815 Schreiber Way
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
Fax: 208-765-7229 (confirm receipt)

SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING AS YOUR QUOTE:
The following documents shall be submitted by the quoter for evaluation to be considered responsive:

1. Schedule of Items with complete pricing (page 1 of solicitation)
2. Contractor information including Name, Business Name, Signature, Address, Phone Number, Email, and DUNS number (page 1 of solicitation)
3. Key Personnel (page 2 of solicitation, Section B-3, may submit separate pages if needed)
4. Experience Questionnaire (separate attachment J-1, may attach additional sheets if needed)
5. Quality Control Plan - (see section C.5.1, pages 9-10 of solicitation for details)

For Solicitation questions please contact Darrin Jackson at (208)765-7230.
For Project/Technical questions please contact Tammy Maiolie at (208)769-3071.