Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Amendment 2: Adding answer to a vendor question below: Q: Is there an average size,(DBH. Diameter) of the hazard trees? A: Our estimate is between 45 and 60 centimeters DBH (1.5 to 2 feet) on average.... Amendment 2: Adding answer to a vendor question below: Q: Is there an average size,(DBH. Diameter) of the hazard trees? A: Our estimate is between 45 and 60 centimeters DBH (1.5 to 2 feet) on average. There are no other changes to the solicitation. Amendment 1: Changes in the format of the price submission. The government has added option items for the disposal of the slash and boles of cut trees. There are 3 option items, and each item must be quoted in order to be considered, although only one will be chosen for award. In accordance with FAR provision 52.212-2, The price factor will be evaluated on the total price of the base line item (00010) plus the three option items for disposal. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has a requirement for tree removal services located at Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, Albuquerque, NM. The anticipated performance period is from date of award to 6/11/2021. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is a TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE and is conducted under the procedures of FAR Parts 12 and 13, incorporating provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-05. The NAICS code is 561730 Landscaping Services and the small business size standard is $8 Million. Instructions All responsible small business sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered by the agency. Award will be made as a firm-fixed-price contract. The basis of award is the best value to the government when considering price (fair and reasonable) past experience, and past performance. Award will be made to a responsible source pursuant to FAR subpart 9.1. Options will be evaluated in accordance with FAR provision 52.212-2 ¿ Evaluation -- Commercial Items. Submission Documents - Price Quotation - Please submit your quotation (showing unit and total price) on company letterhead or attached SF-1449 with DUNS No. and point of contact phone number and e-mail address. Additionally, if your company holds a GSA contract that would apply to this requirement, please provide the contract number. Refer to FAR provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors ¿ Commercial Items for additional submission guidance, and include a copy of FAR provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with applicable sections completed. - Past Experience Narrative Examples - Please include at least 2 and no more than 3 examples of past experience relevant to the scope and nature of this contract. This submission should be no longer than 2 pages. - Past Performance References - Please provide references for at least 2 and no more than 3 past projects. Include the name of the project, the contact name, title, phone number, and email address. This information may be combined with the past experience submission as applicable. Please submit your quotation (showing unit and total price) on company letterhead or the enclosed SF-1449 form with DUNS No. and point of contact phone number and e-mail address. Additionally, if your company holds a GSA contract that would apply to this requirement, please provide the contract number. Refer to FAR provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors ¿ Commercial Items for additional submission guidance, and include a copy of FAR provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with applicable sections completed. Quotes Due: Thursday, 3/25/2021, 17:00 MDT E-Mailed Quote Submission Only: aaron_eubank@fws.gov In order to have a quote considered for award, respondent must be registered at the System for Award Management (SAM) website (https://www.sam.gov) as an active vendor by the time an award decision is necessary.