Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

AMENDMENT 3: This amendment is hereby issued to update RFP Attachment 2: Schedule of Items, include updated Q&A, and to add FAR Clause 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Ite... AMENDMENT 3: This amendment is hereby issued to update RFP Attachment 2: Schedule of Items, include updated Q&A, and to add FAR Clause 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item (Mar 1989) and FAR Provision 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990) AMENDMENT 2: Proposal submission due date has been extended to 13 November 2023, 11:00am PST. Additional Q&A will be posted soon. AMENDMENT 1: This amendment is hereby issued to update RFP Attachment 2: Schedule of Items and to include Q&A Questions are due NLT 10:00AM PST 10/24/23. Please email Questions to veronica.beck@usda.gov. Proposal submissions are due 11:00AM PST, 11/1/2023. Email all proposal packages to veronica.beck@usda.gov ALCON: THIS IS A WOMAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE AND NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE. WE ARE UNABLE TO CHANGE OR BYPASS WHAT IS DEFAULTED IN SAM.GOV. Site Visits: Open to Public Forest Service Rep will be on site 18 October at 1pm MT The U.S. Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, is soliciting proposals on a Women Owned Small Business set aside basis from all interested businesses having the capability to perform the work described below. Description of Work: Replace the existing grouted riprap streambank structure on Oak creek adjacent to the campground with a stepped, concrete wall extending into the bed of the stream. This project would also improve the campground access road by stabilizing the low-water crossing to prevent undercutting. This project is necessitated by repeated failures of portions of the existing riprap structure and undermining of the existing low-water crossing. Detailed description of work is outlined in RFP Attachment 1: Statement of Work Type of Procurement: A firm-fixed price contract will be awarded, requiring submission of both a technical and price proposal. The government will consider an offeror's technical capability in comparison to its price. Evaluation will be conducted in accordance with FAR 15.305 Proposal Evaluation as supplemented by information in this solicitation. The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussion should it be deemed in the Government's best interest. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. GENERAL INFORMATION: IAW FAR 36.204, the estimated magnitude of the project is between $500,000 and $1,000,000 Estimated Period of Performance: 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed This project is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act. Bonds will be required as follows: Contractors are reminded that any amount awarded over $35,000 requires submission of a Payment Bond. Any amount over $150,000.00 requires both payment and performance bonds. Be advised that this requirement may be delayed, cancelled, or revised at any time during the process based on decisions related to Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Forest Service (FS) changes. This procurement is a Women Owned Small Business set aside set aside. Responsible small business sources may submit an offer that will be considered. The small business size standard for NAICS 237990 is $45 million. All responsible sources may submit an offer which, if submitted in a timely manner, will be considered. It is the policy of the government to provide maximum practicable opportunities in its acquisitions to small business, veteran-owned small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business concerns. Such concerns must also have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate as subcontractors in the contracts awarded by any executive agency, consistent with efficient contract performance. All offerors are strongly encouraged to contact their local Small Business Administration Office, to post their need for qualified subcontractors at http://www.sba.gov. Place of Performance: Coconino National Forest 1824 S Thompson St Flagstaff, AZ 86004 United States Primary Point of Contact: Veronica Beck Contract Specialist veronica.beck@usda.gov