Lake Chinnabee Dead Tree Felling, National Forest in Alabama, Talladega Ranger District

(I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes referencing RFQ Number 12414618000011.

(III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-98.

(IV) This solicitation is being issued as a total small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 115310 Forestry Services. The small business size standard is $7.5 million 500 employees.

(V) See attachment, "Schedule of Items," for the format to submit a price offer including line item numbers, quantities, and units of measure.

(VI) The contractor shall provide all permits, licenses materials, labor, equipment, tools, transportation, supervision and expertise necessary, to successfully perform hazard reduction work on approximately 30 acres of trees on Talladega National Forest.

(VII) Services performed on any resulting contract for this project will be completed within 30 days.

(VIII) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(IX) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offers will be evaluated on price, past performance, and utilization of local work force. Non-price evaluation factors when combined are equal to cost or price in the award decision. The Government will make one award as a result of this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation is the best values and will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

(X) The offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, with their quote or complete the representations and certifications online at www.sam.gov.

(XI) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(XII) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following clauses under subparagraph (b) apply: 1, 2, 14, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 42, and 47. The following clauses under subparagraph (c) apply: 2, and 4.

(XIII) Additional contract clauses that apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.217-9 Option To Extend the Term of the Contract
AGAR 452.228-71 Insurance Coverage.
FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds.
FAR 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.
FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.
FAR 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities.
FAR 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements.

(XIV) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply to this acquisition.

(XV) Offers are due no later than 4:00 p.m. central time, Thursday, August 23, 2018. Offerors must submit their offers in via email to fcheeks@fs.fed.us referencing solicitation number 1241468Q0011 in the subject line. Offers shall include Contractor's DUNS number, priced Schedule of items, and a technical proposal addressing past performance. Offers that do not include a technical proposal may not be considered further.

(XVI) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Frederick Cheeks, fcheeks@fs.fed.us.

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