Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The U.S. Forest Service will solicit an RFQ for a professional geotechnical drilling firm to perform comprehensive and safe geotechnical drilling services. The Contractor shall provide qualified labor... The U.S. Forest Service will solicit an RFQ for a professional geotechnical drilling firm to perform comprehensive and safe geotechnical drilling services. The Contractor shall provide qualified labor, supervision, transportation, equipment, drill rig, water tank, hoses, pumps, necessary equipment, and supplies to perform core drilling, hollow stem auger drilling, and proper plug and abandonment of drill-hole. Drilling services are to include all mobilization, moving, setting up, loading, providing samples and core for logging at the site by the Forest Service, and providing cardboard containers for core and auger samples. The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. Drilling will consist of up to 5 drill holes in a mostly level and moderately forested area and off the access road. Drillhole locations will be marked by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Estimate 10 to 15 feet auger drilling in loose to medium dense sand and core drilling to 50 feet total depth. Location: Telephone Quarry (43°19'36.66"N, 121°46'6.90"W) Telephone Quarry is approx. 10 miles southwest of Crescent, Oregon. From Crescent, travel 10.5 miles south on Hwy 97. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 9751-000 and travel 0.1 miles west. Turn right on Forest Service Road 9751-130, travel 0.55 miles northwest which brings you to base of project area (quarry staging area). Continue on Forest Service Road 9751-100 and travel 0.4 miles north. Turn left on Forest Service Road 9751-110 (gas line right-of-way) and travel 0.25 miles southeast. Turn left on Forest Service Road 9751-110 and travel 0.1 miles east arrive at upper project area. Turn left cross-country travel 0.1 miles (500 feet) to top of quarry and exploration area. Legal description for the site is T26S R8E Sec.4. The period of performance is from the date of award to 30 September 2019. Estimated date that full solicitation package will be uploaded to FBO: 14 June 2019. Quoters must ensure registration in the System for Award Management database at https://www.sam.gov prior to any contract award. Please direct any questions to the attention of Eric Oldenkamp via e-mail at eric.oldenkamp@usda.gov.