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Vegetation Management/Wildlife Protection Services

Solicitation12444221R0035Notice typeCombined Synopsis/Solicitation, AR

Attachments

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Name	Type	Posted	Actions
Exhibit B.pdf	PDF	Aug 25, 2021	Download
Exhibit A.pdf	PDF	Aug 25, 2021	Download
Solicitation 12444221R0035.pdf	PDF	Aug 25, 2021	Download
Wage Determination 1979-1136.pdf	PDF	Aug 25, 2021	Download

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Vegetation Management/Wildlife Protection Services

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Opportunity Summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, CSA East 11, requires vegetation management and wildlife protection services for the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest in Arkansas. This combined synopsis/solicitation, issued as Request for Proposal 12444221R0035, involves herbicide treatments where contractors may be required to furnish specific chemicals including glyphosate, imazapyr, triclopyr, metsulfuron methyl, fluroxypyr, and sulfometuron methyl. The Forest Service anticipates awarding Multiple Award Task Order Contracts for these services, which are classified under NAICS 115310 Support Activities for Forestry and PSC F018 Natural Resources/Conservation- Other Forest/Range Improvements (Non-Construction).

The acquisition is 100% set-aside for SBA (Small Business Administration) small business concerns with a size standard of $8 million. The performance period and specific site requirements will be identified on individual task orders, with herbicide application rates strictly adhering to label recommendations. Administrative and technical guidance for the project is provided across four attachments, including Exhibit A, Exhibit B, the primary solicitation document, and a wage determination.

Electronic quotes are due by 2:00 PM Central Time on September 24, 2021, and must be submitted to the point of contact, Jay Tobin. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management to be eligible for an award. This solicitation follows Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 12 for commercial items and incorporates provisions through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06.

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Opportunity Details

Response deadline: Sep 24, 2021Expired 1725 days ago
NAICS: 115310 (opens in new tab)
PSC: F018 (opens in new tab)
Set aside: SBA
Published: Aug 25, 2021
Updated: Sep 13, 2021
Agency: FOREST SERVICE (opens in new tab)
Office: USDA-FS, CSA EAST 11
Department: —
Source: View on SAM.gov (opens in new tab)

Contact and place of performance

Point of contact: Jay Tobin

Place of performance

USA

Original Description

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION for commercial items 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 Request for Proposal (RFP) 12444221R0035. FAR clauses and provisions enclosed within this RFPare those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-06 and are available in full text via Internet access at http://www.acquisition.gov/far. The USDA Forest Service encourages the participation of small, disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran, and woman owned business enterprises. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 115310 and the small business size standard is $8 million. The proposed contract is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. Responsible small business concerns may submit an offer which will be considered by the Forest Service. The Government requires performance of the work described in these documents to provide vegetationmanagement/ wildlife protectionservices for the Ozark-St. Francis National Forestas further described in the performance work statement. Quotes are due for this combined synopsis/solicitation on September 24, 2021 at 2:00PM Central Time and shall be delivered by the specified time electronically to [email protected]. All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted via e-mail. The Forest Service anticipates awarding Multiple Award Task Order Contracts for these services as a result of this solicitation. Offerors must be registered at the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) to be eligible for award. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS: Q: On the Schedule of Items for portions of the herbicide treatment work the contractor must furnish the chemicals. Would you be able to provide a list of acceptable products in order for us to consider through our bid? A: The estimated average overall cost for herbicides would be $75 per acre with a range of $65 - $85. The actual chemicals used would be site / target species specific as identified on an individual task order. A list of commonly used chemicals (standalone or in combinations) includes glyphosate, imazapyr, triclopyr (ester and amine), metsulfuron methyl, fluroxypyr, and sulfometuron methyl (mixed with a nonionic surfactant). Application rates would be site specific as well, but never exceed the recommended label rates.