Nez Perce-Clearwater Nationla Forests / North Fork Ranger District / Slashing and Piling

2017 SLASHING AND PILING
AG-02RC-S-17-0133
North Fork Ranger District
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
Clearwater 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-17-0133 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside with an associated NAICS code of 115310 (Fuels Managment Services). The small business size standard is $19.0 million dollars average annual receipts for the preceding three fiscal years. This solicitation is for a 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 2017 Slashing and Piling for the North Fork Ranger District (North Zone) for the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. The Firm Fixed Price services covered in this solicitation and resultant contract require the contractor to slash conifer trees and brush or shrubs and hand pile fuels materials to achieve pile burning for site preparation prior to planting tree seedlings. The work required by this contract consists of slashing conifers and brush species, hand piling fuels materials and related work in compliance with its terms, specifications, and provisions. This includes furnishing all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals except those items listed as Government-furnished property. See solicitation package for further details.

LOCATION: The work is located on the North Fork Ranger District of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. Information pertinent to the project unit are listed on the Summary Information Chart. The Summary Information Chart is a separate document. Unit boundaries are obvious on-the-ground features or will be flagged where the boundaries aren't clearly defined.

DATES: The effective period of this contract is from Notice to Proceed is issued through October 20, 2017. Estimated start date is August 15, 2017.

EVALUATION FACTORS: The Government reserves its right to award one contract as a result of this Request for Quote. Award may be made to the Quoter whose quote, as determined by the Contracting Officer, provides the Best Value to the Government, considering but not limited to, such factors as price, experience and past performance.

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 to include walk-in (page 1)
2. Key Personnel (write in name(s), see page 1)
3. Experience Questionnaire Form (separate attachment, may use separate and or additional forms which addresses all items on the Experience Questionnaire).

-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: Monday August 7, 2017 by 12:00 p.m. PST.

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

For Solicitation questions please contact Darrin Jackson at (208) 765-7230.
For Technical questions please contact Clare Brick at (208) 963-4208.