Opine Beetle Risk #1 (PCT)

Added: Apr 22, 2010 7:29 pm Solicitation Number:

AG- 0489-S-10-0413

Notice Type:

Presolicitation

Synopsis:

THIS IS AN AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 (ARRA) PROCUREMENT



RECOVERY Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest, Deschutes County, Oregon.



The purpose of this announcement is to make notice that the Forest Service contemplates releasing solicitation number AG-0489-S-10-0413 on or about April 23, 2010, for SAFR Mowing services at work areas in the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest, Oregon. If the solicitation is released, it will be released through this FedBizOpps website, and prospective bidders should visit this FedBizOpps website from time to time on or after April 23, 2010, to obtain a copy of the solicitation; however, the Forest Service reserves the right not to release a solicitation.



PROJECT DESCRIPTION. It is the purpose of this solicitation is to secure services on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District for: (1) tree cutting (thinning) and treatment of activity-created slash by lopping / scattering on 483 acres; and (2) tree cutting (thinning) and treatment of activity-created and pre-existing slash by bucking / hand piling on 597 acres.

PARTICIPATION. This acquisition is determined to be 100% set aside for Small Business. The North American Classification System Code (NAICS) is 115310. The size standard is $17.5 Million. The solicitation with specifications and Service Contract Act wage rates will be posted to the FedBizOpps website www.fbo.gov.



REGISTRATIONS. In order to receive any contract award, a vendor must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). To register a firm in the CCR system, visit http://www.bpn.gov or call 888.227.2423 or 269.961.5757. To register a firm in the ORCA system, visit http://www.bpn.gov.



The Government intends to award a negotiated firm fixed price contract.



For technical questions please call Mr. Matt Patterson (541) 383-4740



The Government intends to award a negotiated firm fixed price contract. Estimated date for starting work is May 10, 2010.

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NAICS CODE: 115310

PSC: F014

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The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.



Contracting Office Address:

16400 Champion Way

Sandy, Oregon 97055

United States