Kootenai National Forest / Libby RD / 2017 Hand Pre-Commercial Thinning

Hand Pre-Commercial Thinning
AG-02RC-S-17-0079
Kootenai National Forest
Libby Ranger District
Lincoln County, Montana

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-17-0079 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 average annual receipts for the preceding three fiscal years. This solicitation is for a Performance Base, Firm Fixed Price contract. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95.

DESCRIPTION: The intent of this solicitation is to obtain quotes for hand pre-commercial tree thinning and stand improvement for the Kootenai National Forest, Libby Ranger District, Lincoln County, MT. The Performance Base, Firm Fixed Price services covered in this solicitation and resultant contract require the contractor to reduce the tree density and, by the deliberate selection of leave trees, improve the overall health and condition of the stand based on the prescribed objectives. Tree selection and cutting of undesirable or excess trees will provide space for the leave trees to grow and develop, reduce the incidence of insect and diseases that affect growth and undesirable tree qualities. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, supplies and incidentals to perform all work necessary on the areas specified. All aspects of the work program shall be performed in an organized, systematic manner to assure services will be performed over the entire unit.

LOCATION: The administrative office for this project is located at the Canoe Gulch Ranger Station, 12557 Hwy 37, Libby, MT 59923. To reach the station from Libby, MT, travel north/east from Libby, MT along Hwy 37 for 12.5 miles; station will be on your left side of the road. The work sites are located on the Libby Ranger District of the Kootenai National Forest; all of the project roads are within 2 hours or 70 miles of Libby, MT. Refer to project specific maps for more details.

DATES: The period of performance is from the date of Notice to Proceed to June 14, 2018. Estimated start date: June 15, 2017 or earlier as field conditions permit.

EVALUATION FACTORS: Award will be made by Item. The Government reserves its right to award one or more contracts as a result of this Request for Quote. Award may be made to the Quoter(s) whose quote, as determined by the Contracting Officer, provides the best value to the Government, considering but not limited to, such factors as price, past performance, and capability to accomplish this type of work.

The Experience Questionnaire or different format if used addressing all areas of the Experience Questionnaire will be used as part of this evaluation.

-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, addendum are included in attachment
-52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items

QUOTE RESPONSE DATE: Thursday, May 25, 2017 by 4:00 p.m. PST.

QUOTE SUBMISSION METHODS:
**Email: darrinjackson@fs.fed.us  
Mail: USDA Forest Service
ATTN: Darrin Jackson/AQM
3815 Schreiber Way
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
Fax: 208-765-7229 (confirm receipt)

**Email (PDF documents) is the preferred method for submission of quotes.

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

1. Contractor/Quoter information, Signature, Printed Name, Phone, Address, Email, DUNS # (See page 2)
2. Schedule of Items with complete pricing (pages 1-2)
3. Key Personnel (page 17)
4. Employment of Eligible Workers (page 27)
5. Experience Questionnaire Form (may use separate and or additional forms which addresses all items on the Experience Questionnaire).

For Solicitation questions please contact Darrin Jackson at (208) 765-7230.
For Technical questions please contact Rudy Geber (406) 283-7594.