Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The USDA Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Operations Branch, Acquisition Division is preparing to issue a solicitation on behalf of USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Pennsyl... The USDA Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Operations Branch, Acquisition Division is preparing to issue a solicitation on behalf of USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Pennsylvania for work authorized under the Wetland Reserve Easement Program to restore and protect wetlands, grasslands and forest land resources. The work consists of the creation of nine potholes, six spoil mounds and plantings of several tree and shrub clusters, seeding and mulching, as well as mowing, necessary to improve wetland functions, restore wetland hydrology, enhance plant communities and animal habitat, and seed disturbed areas. The solicitation will be a Total Small Business set-aside. Interested contractors must be registered as Active, and must complete the annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov in order to be eligible for award. A firm-fixed price construction contract is anticipated under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. FAR Part 13 and 36 apply. As such, a bid bond is not required and there will be no formal bid opening. A Request for Quotes is being solicited, and can be supplied via fax or email. Award will be made to the offeror who presents the best value to the government, price and other factors considered. An alternative form of payment protection, either a Payment Bond (SF-25A) or irrevocable letter of credit (ILC), in the amount of 100% of award will be required within 7 days of award. The solicitation package, construction drawings and specifications are now available from this site. Quotes will be due on Friday, August 21, 2020 by 12 noon. A site showing to review the site will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 9 a.m. local time. Interested contractors should notify Dan Ludwig via email dan.ludwig@usda.gov by 3:00 pm on August 12, 2020 of intent to participate, and plan to meet across the street from the Kempton Fire Company, 2461 PA-143, Kempton, PA – see attached map. Performance time is 89 calendar days for construction and 730 calendar days for maintenance. 8/18/2020 - Q&A from site showing posted. NAICS: 238910 Site Preparation Contractors Magnitude: between $100,000 and $250,000. All questions should be provided in writing to Laureen Eipp, Contracting Officer, by email to: laureen.eipp@usda.gov no later than COB Monday, August 17, 2020.

Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The USDA Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Operations Branch, Acquisition Division is preparing to issue a solicitation on behalf of USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Pennsyl... The USDA Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Operations Branch, Acquisition Division is preparing to issue a solicitation on behalf of USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Pennsylvania for work authorized under the Wetland Reserve Easement Program to restore and protect wetlands, grasslands and forest land resources. The work consists of the creation of nine potholes, six spoil mounds, plantings of several tree and shrub clusters, seeding and mulching, as well as mowing, necessary to improve wetland functions, restore wetland hydrology, enhance plant communities and animal habitat, and seed disturbed areas. The solicitation will be a Total Small Business set-aside. Interested contractors must be registered as Active, and must complete the annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov in order to be eligible for award. A firm-fixed price construction contract is anticipated under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. FAR Part 13 and 36 apply. As such, a bid bond is not required and there will be no formal bid opening. A Request for Quotes is being solicited, and can be supplied via fax or email. Award will be made to the offeror who presents the best value to the government, price and other factors considered. An alternative form of payment protection, either a Payment Bond (SF-25A) or irrevocable letter of credit (ILC), in the amount of 100% of award will be required within 7 days of award. The solicitation package, construction drawings and specifications will be posted and available from this site on Friday, August 7, 2020. Quotes will be due on Friday, August 21, 2020 by 12 noon. A site showing to review the site will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 9 a.m. local time. Interested contractors should notify Dan Ludwig via email dan.ludwig@usda.gov by 3:00 pm on August 12, 2020 of intent to participate, and plan to meet across the street from the Kempton Fire Company, 2461 PA-143, Kempton, PA – see attached map. Performance time is 89 calendar days for construction and 730 calendar days for maintenance. Magnitude: between $100,000 and $250,000. All questions should be provided in writing to Laureen Eipp, Contracting Officer, by email to: laureen.eipp@usda.gov no later than COB Monday, August 17, 2020.