Phragmities Control via Aerial (helicopter) Spraying

Request for Quotation No. 140F0518Q0138 -- U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE (REGION 5), Hadley, MA (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with FAR part 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number for this request is 140F0518Q0138. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC 2005-103, effective JUL 26, 2018). (iv) This requirement is open to all business sizes. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 115112, Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating. (v) Pricing for aggregate must be provided in accordance with the requirements listed at the end of this document. The Federal Government is tax-exempt. (vi) Description of Requirements: Region 5, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has a requirement for a Contractor to provide services for the aerial (Helicopter) application of herbicide on to UP TO 710 acres of land within the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, Sussex County, Town of Milton, DE in accordance with attached Scope of Work. Item No. Supplies/Services Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount 0001 Aerial application in Recovery project area. 400 Acres 0002 Aerial application in Resiliency project area. 310 Acres Total Price (vii) The estimated period of performance is 09/17/2018 to 10/18/2018. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition and addenda to the provision includes all quotes to be in English and priced in U.S. dollars. FAR provision and clauses are available for review at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. (ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, does not apply to this acquisition. This requirement is being procured in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and an award will be made in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Buyer intends to issue award using a firm fixed-priced purchase order. (x) Successful offeror must be registered and ACTIVE in the System Award Management website at www.sam.gov. to include FAR provisions 52.212-3, Offeror Representatives and Certification-Commercial Items, at the time the quote is due and Award is to be made. (xi) FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition; Electronic Invoicing (www.ipp.gov). (See clause document). (xiii) N/A (xiv) N/A (xv) Telephone quotes are not accepted. Quotes must be received by 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time on September 10, 2018. Offerors may submit written quotes to Lisa Virgilio, Contracting Officer, at: [email protected]. (xvi)For information regarding the Solicitation or to obtain additional information, please contact Lisa Virgilio by e-mail. at: [email protected]. Questions with regards to the specifications are due no later than 9:00 AM, September 7, 2018. (xvi) Basis for Award Award of this effort will be made to the Offeror who is deemed to be the best value to the government by evaluating Technical, Past Performance and Price. The Government reserves the right to make award without discussions. Please complete past performance document. END OF ANNOUNCEMENT