South Bend Fuels

Solicitation Number:

AG-0489-S-10-0456

Notice Type:

Presolicitation

Synopsis:

RECOVERY South Bend Fuels

Description:



RECOVERY - THIS IS AN AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 (ARRA) PROCUREMENT.



This purpose of this announcement is to make notice that the Forest Service contemplates releasing a solicitation number AG-0489-S-10-0456 on or about April 23, 2010, for South Bend Fuels tree felling on the Deschutes National Forest; located in Deschutes County, Oregon.



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. When 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 April 23, 2010, to obtain a copy of the solicitation.



PROJECT DESCRIPTION The purpose of this solicitation is to secure services on 478 acres of the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District for: (1) mechanized tree felling; (2) skidding; and limbing, bucking and decking of sawtimber; (3) removal of landing slash from National Forest Lands; and (4) whip-felling.

PARTICIPATION: This acquisition is determined to be 100% set aside for Small Business. The North American Classification System Code (NAICS) is 115310. The size standard is $17.5 Million. The solicitation with specifications and Service Contract Act wage rates will be posted to the FedBizOps website www.fbo.gov.



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.

For technical questions please call Mr. Matt Patterson, 1230 NE 3rd St, Ste A-262, Bend, OR 97701.



Phone: 541-383-4740



The Government intends to award a negotiated firm fixed price contract. Estimated start work date is June 1, 2010.

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NAICS CODE: 115310

PSC: F014

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The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer



Contracting Office Address:

16400 Champion Way

Sandy, OR 97055

United States



Place of Performance:

BEND-FORT ROCK RANGER DISTRICT, OREGON

1230 NE 3rd St, Ste A-262

Bend, OR 97701

United States



Primary Point of Contact:

Brian Beckstrand

Contract Specialist

Phone: 503-668-1648

Fax: 503-668-1621

bbeckstand@fs.fed.us



Secondary Point of Contact:

Shirley Cochran,

Contract Specialist

sacochran@fs.fed.us

Phone: 503-668-1445

Fax: 503-668-1621