Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Blue Ridge Parkway NP -2024 BLRI HAZARDOUS TREE CUTTING Purpose of Amendment 0003 is to provide response to vendor questions. No other change. Purpose of Amendment 0002 is to provide additional docume... Blue Ridge Parkway NP -2024 BLRI HAZARDOUS TREE CUTTING Purpose of Amendment 0003 is to provide response to vendor questions. No other change. Purpose of Amendment 0002 is to provide additional documents park provided. Purpose of Amendment 0001 is to provide a clear understanding on what documents are required to submit for this solicitation. See the SF-1442 for clarification. The National Park Service: Blue Ridge Parkway National Park is issuing 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. Required Services: The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, equipment, materials and supervision required to complete this project. This requirement consists of; The services to be provided within this Performance Work Statement (PWS) consist of cutting hazardous tree along the BLRI at four designated locations in North Carolina, and Virginia, (two locations in each state), as far as the funding lasts. The removal of the hazardous dead and diseased trees is important to eliminate a danger of falling tree to visitors, NPS employees, and contractors that are working along the Parkway. The services to be provided within this Statement of Work (SOW) consist of Hazard tree removal. Applicable Conditions ¿ Contractor is required to furnish all personnel and material to meet the requirements specified in the contract work statement. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed price commercial services contract based on the proposal that represents the best value (LPTA) to the Government in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, FAR Par 15, Negotiations and FAR Part 19, Small Business Programs. 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS code is 561730 Landscaping Services, Size Standards in Millions of dollars $9.5. The contracting office will not provide hardcopies or email copies of the solicitation, please review the attachments posted. Pleas reference all document with the solicitation #140P5324Q0025. The government reserves the right to award none, any or all of the bid options in any order. This requirement consists of Base items and nine (9) Option Items. Options will be award based on availability of funds. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): Federal Acquisition Regulations require that federal contractors register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at https://www.sam.gov and enter all mandatory information into the system. Award cannot be made until the contractor has registered. Interested offerors are encouraged to ensure that they are registered in SAM prior to submitting their quote. THESE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE COMPLETED BEFORE TIME OF AWARD. Any questions regarding this announcement should be sent to Geraldine_larsen@nps.gov no later than on 6/24/2024, NOON pm ED. Request for Quote closes: 7/9/2024, Noon pm ED. There will NOT be a pre-proposal meeting.

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Blue Ridge Parkway NP -2024 BLRI HAZARDOUS TREE CUTTING THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A “REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)” TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOL... Blue Ridge Parkway NP -2024 BLRI HAZARDOUS TREE CUTTING THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A “REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)” TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NOTE: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES, CERTIFIED 8(a) SMALL BUSINESSES, CERTIFIED HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESSES, CERTIFIED SERVICE DISABILED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES and WOMAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES. The information received will be used within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS) to facilitate the decision-making process and will not be disclosed outside of the agency. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to gain knowledge of interested businesses that have the capability and relevant experience in cutting down dead, diseased, and hazardous trees, removal of all trees, woody vegetation, and shrubs. A determination by the Government to compete this requirement as a set-aside based upon responses to the notice and other market research is solely within the discretion of the Government. The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The release of this RFI should not be construed as a commitment or as an authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions will become Government property and will not be returned. The NPS does not intend to pay for any information provided under this notice. The NPS, Blue Ridge Parkway National Park (BLRI), and the ConOps East Acquisition Buying Office (MABO) seeks to determine the availability and capability of potential SMALL BUSINESSES, CERTIFIED 8(a) SMALL BUSINESSES, CERTIFIED HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESSES, CERTIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS, INDIAN SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC ENTERPRISES and WOMAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES for the project below. Solicitation No.: 140P5324Q0025 Project Name: REMOVE HAZARDOUS TREES FROM THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY Project Location: The project is located at the Blue Ridge Parkway (BLRI) in Virginia, and North Carolina. The anticipated firm fixed price construction contract is expected to have a magnitude between $100,000-350,00.00. NAICS: 561730 Landscaping $9.5 Set Aside: 100% small business set-aside. Estimated Period of Performance 7/16/2024-7/14/2025 Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Service, A single-award. A complete Statement of Work will be included with the Solicitation. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued on SAM.gov in Mid-MAY. All questions will be answered in writing via amendments to the Solicitation. Description of requirement: The Work consists of: consist of cutting hazardous tree along the BLRI at four designated locations in North Carolina, and Virginia, (two locations in each state). • Cut designated dead and diseased tree along the BLRI. The proposed diameter at breast height (DBH) will range. • From 4-inch DBH to 30-inch DBH for bidding purposes. The number of identified trees will be provided. The trees to be cut will be left at the prescribed depth and proper height and lay flat and parallel to ground. • Compliance with safety, traffic & environmental standards per federal, state, NPS regulations and as required within the PWS. • Protection of natural resources and protected plant and animal species. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. All responses are due by May 21st, 2024: NOON ED INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERESTED PARTIES, CAPABILITIES: If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information via email to geraldine_larsen@nps.gov: Include in your email the information requested below in the Market Research Questionnaire. This information will be used only to determine if there is interest by qualified firms and will not be used in award. Please limit your response to five pages or less. Only completed questionnaires will be accepted. Questions regarding the announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail only to geraldine_larsen@nps.gov. Telephone inquiries and responses will not be entertained or honored. MARKET RESEARCH QUESTIONAIRE: see attachment