99--This is a combined synopsis/solicitation to provide Vegetative Management services at Melvern Lake, Melvern, KS. Services consist of Vegetative Management duties to meet required specifications.

This is 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. 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: offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The US Army Corps of Engineers, Melvern Lake Project Office, Melvern, Kansas, has a requirement for Vegetative Management Services. In order to procure this requirement, this synopsis / solicitation (W912DQ-10-T-0053) is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), with the intent of issuing a Firm Fixed Price (FFP), multi-year contract (base year plus 1 option year). The base contract period shall be from 01 April 2010 through 31 March 2011. The annual Period of Performance is 15 April through 15 July of each year (if exercised). The contractor shall furnish all manpower and equipment necessary to provide the required services per the attached Performance Work Statement. This solicitation is Unrestricted Full and Open. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 561730. The provision at FAR Part 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial (June 2008) applies to this acquisition. In accordance with FAR Part 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (Jan 1999), the Contracting Officer will evaluate responsive and responsible offers on the basis of best value to the Government. This includes an evaluation of the contractors related past performance, experience and price. This combined synopsis/solicitation will be posted on the Federal Government Electronic Posting Systems (EPS) site, https://www.fbo.gov. All interested contractors must download the detailed solicitation, scope of work, and bid schedule from this internet site. Any amendments will be posted on the affected solicitation page EPS site. It is the quoting contractor's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-36. A complete list of the applicable clauses and provisions is included in this solicitation. All provisions and clauses can be referenced and viewed through Internet access at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Offerors must be registered with the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) prior to award. The ORCA website address is https://orca.bpn.gov/ All contractors are required to register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). If not already registered, you should immediately register with CCR by calling +1 (555) 000-0000 or via the Internet at https://www.ccr.dlis.dla.mil/ccr/scripts/index.html . Contractors are required to have a Dun & Bradstreet number (DUNS) in order to be registered in the CCR database. Lack of registration prior to award may make an offeror ineligible for award. A contractor can receive a DUNS number by calling Dun & Bradstreet at +1 (555) 000-0000. Internet registration takes approximately 72 hours: mail-in registration takes approximately 30 days. Interested parties must submit any questions in writing to the Contract Specialist listed below, by fax or email. US Army Corp of Engineers Attn: Terry Osborn, Contract Specialist 31051 Melvern Lake Parkway Melvern, KS 66451 Email: contact@example.gov Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000 Fax: +1 (555) 000-0000 Award will be made on or about February 24, 2010. It is the vendors responsibility to ensure that all quotations and required supporting documents are received at the following address before February 19, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. (CST): US Army Corp of Engineers Attn: Terry Osborn, Contract Specialist 31051 Melvern Lake Parkway Melvern, KS 66510 Email: contact@example.gov Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000 Fax: +1 (555) 000-0000