2013 CSE Stand Exams

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and 13.106, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-68, dated Jun 26, 2013. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Request for Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this procurement is AG-82BH-S-13-0035 and is a Request for Quote. Proposals must reference solicitation number. Submit written offers only; oral offers will not be accepted. Pike/San Isabel National Forests intends to award a firm fixed-price contract IAW FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract, for the 2013 CSE Stand Exams. NAICS code for this procurement is 115310, Support Activities for Forestry, and the small business size standard is $7 million. BID SCHEDULE-See attached DESCRIPTION OF WORK The intent of this contract is to provide all manpower, equipment, and services necessary for collecting resource inventory data according to Common Stand Exam Protocol for approx. 685 plots in 149 stands (approx. 3100 acres). PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT-See attached FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (CCR) (DEC 2012). CCR registration is completed thru the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at http://www.sam.gov. A DUNS (Duns and Bradstreet) number is required to register. Obtain a DUNS number via the internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform or +1 (555) 000-0000. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (FEB 2012). The following addendum is to provide this provision: Paragraph (b), entitled "Submission of Offerors", Request for Quote should be submitted and shall contain the following information: solicitation number; name; address; telephone number of offeror; price; any discount terms, response to non-price evaluation factors and acknowledgement of all and total amounts. An official authorized to bind the company must sign the quote. Proposals may be submitted via mail or email. Offerors must provide a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (DEC 2012), or the offeror must have completed their annual Representations and Certifications electronically at https://www.sam.gov Evaluation criteria: Technical Capability, Experience, Past Performance and when combined, are equal to Cost. FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) Provisions and Clauses applicable to this solicitation are listed below and incorporated by reference and may be accessed at the following website: Clauses that begin with 52; reference the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR): https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ Clauses that begin with 452; reference the Agricultural Acquisition Regulations (AGAR): http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (FEB 2012) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (JAN 2013); The following FAR clauses are applicable as listed in 52.212-5 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEP 2006) Alternate I (OCT 1995) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (AUG 2012) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (DEC 2010) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside (NOV 2011) 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (APR 2012) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (MAR 2012) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 2010) 52.223-15 Engergy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (AUG 2011) 52.225-1 Buy American Act-Supplies (FEB 2009) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 (NOV 2007) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 1989) 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (JUL 2012) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2011) 52.225-25 Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activiites Relating to Iran- Certification (DEC 2012) 52.227-14 Rights in Data-General (DEC 2007) 52.227-17 Rights In Data-Special Works (DEC 2007) 52.227-18 Rights in Data-Existing Works (DEC 2007) 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997) 52.232-11 Extras (APR 1984) 52.237-1 Site Visit (APR 1984) 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984) 52.245-1 Government Property (APR 2012) 452.204-70 Inquiries (FEB 1988) 452.236-72 Use of Premeises (NOV 1996) 452.236-73 Archeological or Historic Sites (FEB 1988) 452.237-75 Restrictions Against Disclosure (FEB 1998) AGAR 452.211-74 Period of Performance (FEB 1988) The period of performance of this contract is approximately 98 days from receipt of the Notice to Proceed. AGAR 452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996) A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled within 5 days after the date of contract award. The Contracting Officer's Representative will contact you with the location, date and time at a later date. Request for Quote should be submitted and contain the following information: 1. Schedule of Items to include, unit prices, subtotals and total amounts. An official authorized to bind the company must sign the proposal. 2. A brief description of experience similar to the type of work required under this project to include skills, qualifications and experience of your personnel in performings tasks similar to those identified in this solicitation; qualifications and experience of the company. 3. Furnish a list of 3 projects of similar magnitude completed within the last 7 years. Include contracts with Government agencies and commercial customers. For each project provide the following: - Name of the project - Location of project - Administering POC's name, phone, email address - Total cost of the project - A brief narrative of the project 4. Technical Approach: provide an approach to performing the required services, to include manpower and equipment, with special attention to the particular requirements of this project. Provide a plan detailing how the contract will be executed. 5. A copy of FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, or state the offeror has completed their annual Representations and Certifications electronically at https://www.sam.gov . Proposals may be submitted via mail or e-mail. Offerors who fail to submit a complete package will not be considered for award. RESPONSE TIME: Request for Quotes will be accepted NO LATER THAN July 31, 2013, 2:00 MST Submit or email request for proposals to: USDA Forest Service Attn: Angelina Sanchez 2840 Kachina Drive Pueblo, CO 81008 E-Mail: contact@example.gov POC for this solicitation is Angelina Sanchez, +1 (555) 000-0000.