Vegetation Management at the Mark Twain National Forest

AMENDMENT 12 is posted to provide clarification and correct language concerning Missouri Herbicide Applicator's License.

AMENDMENT 11 is posted to provide questions and answers.

AMENDMENT 10:

Is issued to post questions and answers.

AMENDMENT 9

Is posted to extend the close date for the solicitation and make other changes as included.

AMENDMENT 8

Is posted to extend the close date for the solicitation to 10 February 2015 at 1:00 PM EST. Additional admendments will follow to address the estimated quantities.

AMENDMENT 7 is posted for the following:

1. Provide Questions and Answers

2. Provide additional information on questions and answers.

Amendment 6 is posted to make the change in solicitation close date as stated in Amendment 5.

Amendment 5 is posted to:

1. Make changes to the PWS and Line Item Schedule.

2. Extend the solicitation close date.

3. Post Questions and Answers.

Amendment 4 is posted to:

1. Make changes

2. Note that quotes should acknowledge all amendments.

3. Provide pre-quote meeting notes

Amendment 3 is attached to incorporate clause changes, provide questions and answers, and extend the close date to 23 January 2015 at 1:00 PM EST.

AMENDMENT 2:

1. Provides questions and answsers.

2. Incorporates corrected line item schedule and location of services. Revision of the file dated 7 January 2015 replaces the previous undated version in its entirety.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number AG-52B1-S-15-0007 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-78 dated 25 November 2014. The NAICS is 115310; business size is $7.5M; acquisition is solicited as a 100% small business set-aside. The Wage Determination applicable to this requirement is: 1997-0149 Rev 28 dated 25 July 2014, Forestry and Land Management Services (attached). Description of Item Requested: Forest Wide Vegetation Management for the Mark Twain National Forest, Missouri. It is contemplated that the period of performance for this requirement is a base year and four option periods. A total performance period of 5 years is anticipated. All responsible concerns may submit a quote that will be considered by this agency. The Government's intent is to make six contract awards with one contract for each district work area identified in this acquisition package. The Government reserves the right to award less than six contracts. Awarded contracts will be Requirements contracts in accordance with FAR 16.503. Basis for award: Contracts will be awarded to offerors that are most advantageous to the Government IAW with the evaluation factors. See attached Combined Synopsis/Solicitation and attachments.

Quotes may be submitted by email or mail. If quotes are mailed, the package must include an electronic copy of all required documents. The following address information applies:

Email: ashleyawitmer@fs.fed.us

Mail: Hoosier National Forest
ATTN Ashley Witmer
811 Constitution Ave
Bedford, IN 47421

The Government is contemplating holding a pre-quote meeting and site visit in Houston, Missouri on 8 or 9 January 2015. If interested in attending, email your company information and how many individuals will be in your party to ashleyawitmer@fs.fed.us by 12:00 PM (EST) on 5 January 2015. If there is not enough or no interest, this meeting/site visit will not be held.

All questions must be submitted in writing. All questions must be received by the Contract Specialist prior to 12:00 P.M. (EST) on 13 January 2015.

Include the solicitation number in all correspondence.