RECOVERY* Invasive Species Plant Specialist - Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina

*RECOVERY*



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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.



Located on the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina, The purpose of this project is to hire qualified Invasive Plant Specialist(s) to treat invasives in the Dobson Knob Area of the Linville Gorge Area. (See Section M for specific qualifications)



This procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.10)



Price range: Between $25,000 and $100,000

********************************************************************************************************

IMPORTANT PLEASE READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

********************************************************************************************************

An organized site visit has been scheduled for:



Date: May 6, 2010

Time: 9:30am EST



Those interested in attending will meet at:

National Forests in North Carolina

160 Zillcoa St

Asheville, NC, 28801



For additional information, contact David White @ 828-2574220

==================================================================



Instructions to Bidders

Please submit 2 copies of completed: Section A (SF1449) , Section B (Schedule of Items) and a narrative/supporting documentation addressing your qualifications as they apply to Section M (Evaluation Factors).





Bids due =========

NOTICE: Quotations must be received NO LATER THAN 12:00pm EST on May 14, 2010

ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING:



USDA FOREST SERVICE - EROC EAST

1720 PEACHTREE ROAD NW - Suite 700

ATLANTA, GA., 30309

Attn. Mark Kamholtz or Lisa Browning

Please also clearly reference the solicitation number AG-4419-S-10-0591 on the outside of the mailer/package.



Please write your DUNS and TIN number in Box 17A of the SF1449.

======================================================================



NO FAXES, E-MAILS OR OTHER ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

======================================================================



All vendors are required to be registered in both ORCA and the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to award of a contract, http://www.ccr.gov/