Vegetation/Timber Management

Added: Oct 31, 2016 2:59 pm This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) AG-4283-S-17-0001.  FAR clauses and provisions enclosed within this RFP are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-89 and are available in full text through Internet access at http:://acquisition.gov/far.

The National Forests in FLorida including Apalachicola NF, Osceola NF, and Ocala NF have a requirement for vegetation/timber management services as further detailed in the Schedule of Items and Performance Work Statement (PWS).  Is is anticipated that multiple indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) taask order contracts will be awarded.

The United States Forest Service encourages the participation of small, disadvantaged, service disabled veteran, and women owned business enterprises.  The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 115310 and the small business standards is $7.5 million.  The proposed contract is 100% set-aside for small business concerns.  All responsible, qualified small businessed may submit an offer which will be considered by the Forest Service.

Proposals are due for this combined synopsis/solicitation on December 9, 2016 at 3:00 pm ET and shall be submitted electronically by the specified time to lauriekmahalla@fs.fed.us.  Offers shall be submitted on the SF 1449 and conform to the requirements noted in the solicitation documents.  All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to the email address noted above by November 11, 2016.

Award will be made on the basis of best value to the Government as detailed in the solicitation documents.  Offerors must be registered at the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) to be eligible for award.