RECOVERY - Treat Hemlock Wooly Adelgid with Insecticide on the Chattahoochee National Forest

RECOVERY Treat Hemlock Wooly Adelgid on the Chattahoochee National Forest



(I) 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.





(II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number AG-4419-S-10-0369.





(III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-33.





(IV) This solicitation is being issued as a total small business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 115310, Support for Forestry Services. The small business size standard is $7 million.





(V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial item/services:



Perform insecticide treatments on hemlock trees in order to ensure survival of infestation of the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid. This project requires a pesticide applicator licensed in the state of Georgia. Work will take place on three Ranger Districts in North Georgia. Maps are attached.





(VI) Detailed description of requirements is included in attached statement of work . No prebid meeting is scheduled. For questions on this project, contact Michael Joyce at 770-297-3032.





(VII) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance: Performance time for this project is 105 calendar days. Work will be performed on the Conasuaga Ranger District, the Blue Ridge Ranger District, and the Chattooga River Ranger District in northern Georgia.





(VIII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (June 2008), applies to this acquisition. In addition to written price quotes, offerors are instructed to submit (1) Evidence of Georgia Pesticide Applicators License and (2) List of references for similar projects completed with brief description of project and contact information including phone numbers.





(IX) Offers will be evaluated on (1) Ability to comply with State of Georgia regulations for licensing of commercial pesticide applicators, (2) Past Performance and Experience with this type of work, (3) the price quoted. For this solicitation, past performance and technical capability are considered equal to the price offered.





(X) The offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (June 2009), with its quote or complete the Representations and Certifications on line at HTTP://ORCA.BPN.GOV .







(XI) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Mar 2009), applies to this acquisition







(XII) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (June 2009) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses under subparagraph (b) apply: 3, 4, 8i, 19, 21, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 38.



The following clauses under subparagraph (c) apply: 1and 4



This solicitation is issued under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and all requirements of the Act apply including the requirement to register and report at www.federalreporting.gov. The appropriate clauses are included under subparagraph (b) above.







(XIII) The requirements of the Migrant and Seasonal Workers Protection Act are applicable to this acquisition. Clauses attached.





(XIV) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 5:00 PM EST on February 23, 2010. All quotes must be faxed or emailed to the attention of Thelma Hamilton. The fax number is 404-347-3597 and email address is thamilton02@fs.fed.us. Hardcopy quotes may be sent to USDA Forest Service - EROC East, 1720 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30309. Quotes should be on the attached bid schedule and Form SF-1449 and must include vendors name, address, MSWPA number, DUNS number. Be sure to include the evaluation information requested in (VIII) above with your quote.







(XV) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Christy Smith at 404-347-0308, email address cgsmith02@fs.fed.us. Questions regarding the work should go to Michael Joyce at 770-297-3032, email address mjoyce@fs.fed.us.