Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

COMMERCIAL COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format prescribed in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented ... COMMERCIAL COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format prescribed in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation 127EAS22Q0067 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This procurement is being issued as a 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE. North American Industrial Classification Standard (NAICS) 813312, Size Standard of $17 Million. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses of those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06 and Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) last updated 29 March 2021. The result of this requirement will be a firm fixed priced (FFP) contract. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Schedule of Items (SOI) 2. Evaluation Criteria 3. Statement of Work (SOW) 4. RFQ Provisions and Clauses 5. Wage Determination CONTRACTOR MUST SUBMIT: 1. Completed and Signed SOI 2. Technical Submittal 3. Past Performance Questionnaire • Please see evaluation criteria attachment for further information. All questions pertaining to this acquisition shall be asked no later than, 7 September 2022 at 10:00AM, PT. Questions shall be sent to Perry Rinato via email at perry.rinato@usda.gov. Email must be titled, “127EAS22Q0067 – RFQ Question”. It is the responsibility of the offeror to view the SAM.Gov website for any changes or amendments to this RFQ. Quotes are due to Perry Rinato via email at perry.rinato@usda.gov no later than, 15 September 2022 at 10:00AM, PST. Quote emails must be titled, “127EAS22Q0067 – RFQ Submission”. The purpose of this contract is the testing and establishment of rooted cuttings of sugar pine (Pinus lambertiana) and ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) in an effort to create a more cost-efficient method of reforestation of critical species. Rooted cuttings of sugar pine and ponderosa pine is a new concept and must be tested to prove its efficiency both in the greenhouse and field settings. The initial process of the rooted cuttings experiment will take place in glass greenhouses located at the USFS Pacific Southwest Research Station (USFS PSWRS) in Riverside (CA) where pine clippings will be undergoing the established procedures in hydroponic growing conditions before being transplanted at the Mormon Rock Seed Orchard (MRSO) where they will be monitored and evaluated. Performed Ongoing maintenance of the MRSO will ensure the hydroponic-based rooted cuttings will have a sufficient and safe area to become established for future reforestation needs. Regular maintenance and upkeep to the seed orchard is vital for Southern California’s conifer reforestation efforts. Performed maintenance will include mowing of grasses within and around seed orchard, pruning of lower branches of established trees, removal of any volunteer trees (see definition, Section C.7-1), layout and repair of irrigation system, and general cleanup of any trash and vandalism. See attached document for full RFQ information.