Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, FAR Subpart 13.5 and as supplemented with additional information included in t... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, FAR Subpart 13.5 and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-07. This procurement is set aside for Small Business. The NAICS code is 115310 and the Small Business Size Standard is $8M. One or more firm- fixed price contracts may be awarded to responsive and responsible offeror(s) on a Best Value basis. Each offer/technical proposal shall contain sufficient information to enable a thorough evaluation. The Government may issue an order to other than the lowest offeror, waive minor informalities or irregularities in offers received, or elect not to award at all. If necessary, the Government may conduct discussions with any or all offerors. It is in the offeror's best interest to fully respond to the Technical Proposal Submittal Requirements since an order may be issued on the basis of information received, without further discussion. Contractors may bid on any or all line items. LOCATION: All items are located on the Ottawa National Forest; Bergland, Bessmer, Iron, Kenton, Ontonagon and Watersmeet Ranger Districts, in Houghton, Ontonagon, Gogebic and Iron Counties, Michigan. Services Description Est Quan & Unit Aspen Site Preparation Item No. 1: Aspen site prep Switchback #12 5 Acres Aspen site prep Pori Hardwood #17 19 Acres Aspen site prep Pori Hardwood #18 2 Acres Aspen site prep Duck #04 14 Acres Aspen site prep Duck #06 28 Acres Total Item No. 1: 68 Acres Aspen Site Preparation Item No. 2: Aspen site prep South Branch PR #08 28 Acres Aspen site prep Two Creek Aspen #03 69 Acres Aspen site prep Two Creek Aspen #05 43 Acres Aspen site prep Striker Aspen #01 22 Acres Aspen site prep Striker Aspen #04 64 Acres Aspen site prep Four Comp Aspen #02 47 Acres Aspen site prep Four Comp Aspen #03 19 Acres Aspen site prep Four Comp Aspen #05 46 Acres Total Item No. 2: 338 Acres Aspen Site Preparation Item No. 3: Aspen site prep Himanka Hardwoods #01 13 Acres Aspen site prep McColman Creek #12 8 Acres Total Item No. 3: 21 Acres Aspen Site Preparation Item No. 4: Aspen site prep Uptown #04 34 Acres Total Item No. 4: 34 Acres Project Total: 461 Acres NOTE: Contractor may bid on any or all items Notification of award will be issued on or about September 15th, 2020. The contract must be completed by October 31, 2021. All offers must contain the following to be considered responsive: (1) Experience Questionnaire form (provided/attached) fill out completely, must include: Past performance/experience, Equipment and Employee availability/reliability, Brief Safety Plan, Information to define utilization of Biobased Products, Your planned schedule of work. (2) Completed Schedule of Items, with pricing, & contact information including DUNS #; (3) Annual representations and certifications – if not active in SAM, Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer (see www.acquisition.gov.far ) (4) Workforce Certification if using migrant and seasonal workers Offers shall be submitted to: debra.brinn@usda.gov All offers must be received no later than 2 p.m. Eastern on 8/20/2020 Contact Chris Boroski at christopher.boroski@usda.gov or 906-358-4043, John Bowers at john.l.bowers@usda.gov or 864-631-3778, or Michael Strieter at michael.b.strieter@usda.gov or 906-285-6880 for technical questions concerning this solicitation. Contact Debra Brinn at debra.brinn@usda.gov with administrative questions. All offerors must have an active registration in https://www.sam.gov in order to submit an offer. Obtaining a DUNS number and registering in SAM are free. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE IN WRITING. Please submit all questions to Debra Brinn at debra.brinn@usda.gov not later than 17 August 2020 or the government is under no obligation to review and/or address the questions. Questions and answers will be posted to beta.sam.gov. Please check there often as it is the contractor's responsibility to remain up to date on all available Q&A's as well as any potential resulting amendments.