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BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR SNOW REMOVAL IN THE SANDIA RANGER DISTRICT 1. The Southwestern Region, Forest Service, is soliciting proposals (RFP) for snow removal in the Sandia Ranger District per t... BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR SNOW REMOVAL IN THE SANDIA RANGER DISTRICT 1. The Southwestern Region, Forest Service, is soliciting proposals (RFP) for snow removal in the Sandia Ranger District per the Statement of Work (SOW) and Schedule of Items (SOI) attached. 2. Proposals are to be submitted to the Southwestern Region, Forest Service via email to Daniel Franco, daniel.franco@usda.gov no later than 1100 Eastern Standard Time, 29 July, 2019. 3. Note: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in [FAR] Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the ONLY solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will NOT be issued. 4. This acquisition is a small business set-aside solicitation. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561730 (Seasonal property maintenance services (i.e., snow plowing in winter, landscaping during other seasons)) and the size standard is $7.5M. 5. Submit a unit price proposal and total price proposal for snow removal in accordance with Statement of Work (SOW) and Schedule of Items (SOI). 6. A proposal must be submitted for all contract line item numbers (CLINs). Submit the attached Proposal Request. Price proposals for each CLIN should indicate the purchase price inclusive of, if applicable, sales tax. The federal government is exempt from sales tax in most states, but may be liable for 50% of the applicable state and local tax in Arizona. 7. Required Period of Performance in accordance with the SF1449. 8. Proposals must include a completed copy of [FAR] 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items, IAW the Terms and Conditions. 9. [FAR] 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items is applicable with the following factors used to evaluate quotes: Price, technical conformity to specifications, and ability to meet delivery date. The offer/quotation that is most advantageous to the Government, based on these factors, will be selected for award. 10. Additional provisions and clauses applicable to this solicitation are attached. 11. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Forest Service. 12. A single award is contemplated; however, the government reserves the right to decrease or increase quantities in accordance with pricing and availability of funds. 13. All questions must be submitted in writing by 11:00 Am on Tuesday, 25 July 2019, to Daniel Franco by email at Daniel.franco@usda.gov