RECOVERY* Mechanical Fuel Reduction using Chainsaws in the Blowing Rock Project Area - Pisgah National Forest , NC

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This solicitation is 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.



The USDA - Forest Service intends to award a Firm Fixed price Contract for the following project:



Located on the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina, this project calls for creation of fire breaks via mechanized equipment (chainsaws) along specified ridgelines and boundary lines in the Blowing Rock project area



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



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



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IMPORTANT PLEASE READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

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No site visit has been scheduled for this project. Anyone wishing to visit the site may contact Greg Phillip @ 828-652-2144 and request, time and availability permitting, to arrange to visit the project location.

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Instructions to Bidders

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



Bids due =========

NOTICE: Quotations must be received NO LATER THAN 12:00pm EST on May 10, 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-10-0104 on the outside of the mailer/package.



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

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

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All vendors are required to be registered in both ORCA and the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to be considered for award. http://www.ccr.gov/

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The USDA - Forest Service intends to award a Firm Fixed price Contract for the following project:



Located on the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina, this project calls for the Hazardous Fuels reduction-Mechanical fuel reduction using chainsaws in the Blowing Rock project area.



The solicitation for this project will be forthcoming. Please check back in the next few weeks for its release and all applicable requirements and related information.