RECOVERY-FFS Proj. # R4MA: TAS::14 1610::TAS Remove Invasive Vegetation

RECOVERY-100% ARRA Project

Anticipated Solicitation Issue Date-On or about October 19, 2009.

Project Description-This requirement is being procured in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and an award will be made in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This procurement is for the service for the initial treatment of category I and II exotic plant species. NAICS Code: 561730, Size Standard: $7.0 million. The service is to be provided for A. R. M. Loxahatchee NWR, Boynton Beach, FL. The procurement action is for full and open competition. A firm fixed price commercial order will be issued.

Site Visit-See solicitation "Basis of Award" for scheduled site visit, which will be posted on or about 10/19/09.

Award Information-Each proposal will be independently rated by source selection team members. The team members will evaluate on a rating scale based on the factors listed in the solicitation. When combined, technical capability and past performance are significantly more important than price. Proposals must include all submittals listed in the basis of award or the proposals will be deemed non-responsive.

Solicitation Requirements-The Fish and Wildlife Service is presently using Electronic Commerce (EC) to issue Request for Quotations and Purchase Orders. You must register in EC at web site http://www.ccr.gov. If you have any registration questions, please call 1-888-227-2423. Prior to registering each company must obtain a Dun and Bradstreet Number. You may obtain this number free of charge at 1(866)705-5711. Once you are registered you will be able to view solicitations on line at either http://www.fedbizopps.gov or http://ideasec.nbc.gov (the Department of Interior site). However, you will be able to view the solicitation without registering at www.fbo.gov. For questions at Interior's site, please call the help desk at (703)390-6633. This will be your only means of obtaining the solicitation/award. All contractors with access to the internet and an e-mail address can receive electronic notifications of award.

CAUTION: This solicitation has been issued electronically as will any amendments thereto. Thus, the Government is under no obligation and is in fact unable to maintain a bidder's mailing list. It is therefore incumbent upon any interested parties to obtain any amendments which may be issued. Failure to obtain any said amendments and to respond to them prior to the date and time set for proposal receipts may render your offer non-responsive and result in the rejection of same.

All prospective contractors are required to submit or upload their organizations representation and certifications at https://orca.bpn.gov prior to submitting your offer, failure to do so will render your offer non-responsive. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Vendor must have an updated CCR and ORCA record by the solicitation deadline to be considered for the award.