This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. Solicitation AG-447U-S-10-0038CG is hereby issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for the Ozark - St. Francis National Forest, Russellville, AR requirement for hazard tree felling and brush clearing along specified trails within the Sylamore Ranger District, as described in the attached Statement of Work. Offerors must provide a price per mile for Hazard Tree Felling, and a price per mile for Brush Clearing, along with a brief description of their capabilities, equipment proposed for use, and a summary of past performance on similar tasks. Maps of the trails may be obtained by contacting Chris Furr at 870-269-3229. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-39, effective March 19, 2010. The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 115310. The small business size standard is $7.0 Million. The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Separate awards may be made for each line item. Awards will be made to the offerors that are determined to provide the best value to the Government considering price, capabilities, and past performance. Funding for this project may be limited. Accordingly, the Government reserves the right to award a contract for less than the estimated quantity. Offerors are required to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, with its quote. The clause at FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR Clauses, listed therein, are applicable to this acquisition - 52.219-8, 52.222-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, and 52.232-33. Written quotes must be submitted to Jackie Robinson, Purchasing Agent, Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, 605 West Main Street, Russellville, AR 72801-3614 to arrive no later than 4:00 PM CDT, July 7, 2010. All offerors who submit a quote must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) data base in accordance with FAR 52.204-7, and must have completed Representations and Certifications (ORCA) in accordance with FAR 52.204-8. Offerors who fail to register in CCR and/or complete ORCA will not be considered for award. All questions pertaining to this solicitation must be submitted in writing to Curt Gruver at
[email protected]. Only written questions will be addressed. Contracting Office Address: USDA Forest Service Ozark-St. Francis National Forest 605 West Main Street Russellville, AR 72801-3614