Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION, (RFQ), FOR 437 ACRES POST HARVEST TIMBER STAND IMPROVEMENT AT NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY, CRANE, INDIANA. This is a combined synopsis/... THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION, (RFQ), FOR 437 ACRES POST HARVEST TIMBER STAND IMPROVEMENT AT NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY, CRANE, INDIANA. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-88. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. In accordance with FAR 5.102 availability of this solicitation is limited to the electronic medium and the Government will NOT provide copies. The official plan holders list will be maintained and can be printed on the website only. Any subsequent amendments will be posted to the website for viewing and downloading. It is the offeror’s responsibility to periodically check the website for amendments. All prospective offerors are strongly encouraged to register on the website. All contractual and technical questions shall be submitted to Melissa Willis via e-mail at melissa.willis1@navy.mil. RFQ# N4008520Q1213 is for a lump sum contract awarded on a fixed-price basis for 437 acres of post-harvest timber stand improvement. Offerors can view and/or download the solicitation, and any attachments on the Contract Opportunities page on the beta.sam.gov website This is a new procurement. It does not replace an existing contract. No prior contract information exists. The Government will evaluate quotations based on price only. The procurement is solicited as a total small business set-aside. The Government will only accept offers from small business concerns. The NAICS Code for this solicitation is 115310, Support Activities for Forestry. The Small Business Size Standard is $8,000,000.00. PSC: F018. The Government intends to award a single fixed-price, lump sum contract based on price only. The apparent successful offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to contract award. Offerors not already registered in the SAM database are highly encouraged to do so via Internet at: https://www.sam.gov. Registration in SAM is free. Quotes are due no later than 2:00 PM EST on Friday, 28 August 2020. Quotes along with all additional requirements shall be sent electronically to Melissa Willis at melissa.willis1@navy.mil. A sources sought notice N4008520Q1211 for this procurement was posted on 02 July 2020 on the Contract Opportunities page on the beta.sam.gov website and a market survey was conducted that included an assessment of relevant qualifications and capabilities of potentially qualified firms. As a result of the market research analysis, a determination was made to set aside this procurement for small businesses. The NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic small business office concurs with this decision.