Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

USDA NRCS has a requirement to obtain services in the State of Connecticut (CT) for EWP floodplain enhancement, final restoration on properties (2) located in West Haven (New Haven County) Connecticut... USDA NRCS has a requirement to obtain services in the State of Connecticut (CT) for EWP floodplain enhancement, final restoration on properties (2) located in West Haven (New Haven County) Connecticut. Description of services are listed in the Statement of Work (SOW). All practices in the Plan are required to be followed in accordance to the SOW which are inclusive of removing one large tree and maintain plantings through the course of the plant warranty period (1 year after planting). Please reference the SOW for a more detailed narrative. The purpose of the restoration is to restore and protect the grazing uses and related conservation values on the property by conserving and enhancing grassland, shrubland, forbs, wildlife habitat and biodiversity. This procurement is a TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE ACQUISITION and will be released under Solicitation Number 12FPC119Q0055. The small business size standard is based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 115112 Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating with a size standard of $8 million average annual income. PROJECT DESCRIPTION. The Contractor shall follow the Statement of Work and applicable regulations to provide Restoration Services for the associated properties. The services entail establishing tree/shrubs per 612 regulations. Please detailed narrative in SOW and Attachment #2 for detailed narrative. PROJECT DURATION. October 2019 - October 2020. SUMMARY. Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, supplies and travel necessary to provide the required services in accordance with NRCS specifications, and terms and conditions of the contract, and other attachments provided. WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY PRIME CONTRACTOR. The contractor shall perform, with its own organization, work equivalent to at least 50 Percent of the value for the work of the contract. SITE VISIT. TBD Once site showing date, time, and location has been confirmed, an amendment will be executed and posted. Contractors are strongly urged to attend the site showing. The purpose of this site showing will be to answer questions regarding, or requests for clarification of the requirements and solicitation documents. Although questions during the site visit are permissible, statements or representations made during the site visits are not legally binding. Changes resulting from the site visits are official only if issued through an Amendment to the Solicitation. ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS - PREPARATION OF QUOTES In order to receive complete consideration for award of a contract, prospective Quoters are requested to submit quotes consisting of the following: 1. Completed STANDARD FORM (SF) 1449, sign and date 2. Completed PRICING SCHEDULE (page 3) 3. Complete all other representations and certifications required by Section K and not already completed in the System for Award Management (SAM), page 26 4. Provide evidence of registration in SAM and that status is "Active". 5. Complete 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. (OCT 2015), 28 6. Complete 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. (FEB 2016), page 30 Failure to provide any of the documents required above will result in a non-responsive quote. Quotes may be submitted via USPS (Express Mail), Fedex, UPS, to: USDA NRCS Griffin Area Office Attn: Tamara Sawyer, Contracting Officer FPAC, Section 1 201 W. Solomon Street, Suite G-16 Griffin, GA 30223 Quotes may be hand-carried in and must arrive no later than September 24, 2019, 4:00 pm EST *** Reference the solicitation number (12FPC119Q0055) on the outside of your package. Emailed offers will be accepted, you can email your quote to tamara.sawyer@usda.gov When mailing your offer, make sure you allow enough time for delivery by the above deadline. Documents sent late and received after the deadline stated above will be considered non-responsive. Potential Quoters are advised that they are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging any and all amendments to the solicitation. It is the Quoters responsibility to view the FedBizOpps website at www.fbo.gov, daily as no other notification of amendments will be provided on any revisions to this announcement or other notices. SYSTEM FOR AWARD (SAM) REGISTRATION: All prospective contractors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) registration database at www.sam.gov, to be considered for an award of a federal contract. POINT OF CONTACT. Tamara Sawyer, Contract Specialist, via email at tamara.sawyer@usda.gov for information regarding this solicitation.