RECOVERY Idaho Panhandle NF North Zone Precommercial Thinning and Pruning

THIS IS AN AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) PROCUREMENT. The resulting contract will utilize funds provided by the AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) OF 2009. Interested parties are notified that the inclusion of unique provisions required in implementing the Act, including those for significant reporting and transparency, will be required of the successful bidder.



The purpose of this announcement is to make notice that the Forest Service contemplates releasing a solicitation numbered AG-82B1-S-10-0125 on or about January 22, 2010, for the RECOVERY Idaho Panhandle National Forest North Zone Precommercial Thinning and Pruning Project. 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 January 22, 2010 to obtain a copy of the solicitation. All future information about this acquisition will be distributed solely through this website. This notice meets the requirements of FAR 5.201, however, the Forest Service reserves the right not to release a solicitation.



PROJECT DESCRIPTION. This project consists of approximately 554 acres of tree thinning, white pine pruning, slash treatment, and related work in compliance including furnishing labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals except those items listed as Government-furnished property. An undetermined additional number of acres may be awarded as a delivery order depending upon available funding.



PROJECT LOCATION. The project sites are located on the Idaho Panhandle National Forest and distributed among the Bonners, Sandpoint, and Priest Lake Ranger Districts.



PARTICIPATION. The acquisition is totally set-aside for HUBZone Small Business Concerns. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 115310 and the Small Business size standard is $7 million average annual income for the last three years.



FOR MORE INFORMATION. The point of contact for this acquisition is Stephen M. Patton, 907-228-6240 (FAX 907-228-6254).



REGISTRATIONS. In order to receive any contract award, a vendor must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and 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.



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