Aerial Seeding at Tiber Reservoir

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR Part 13, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is R12PS60190 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a firm fixed price (FFP) contract for aerial seeding services, unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-57. REQUIREMENTThe Contractor shall seed designated areas in conformance with these specifications and the Detailed Specifications. Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall furnish at work sites all equipment, labor, supplies, and materials required to complete the job. The Contractor shall service and repair their equipment as necessary to maintain satisfactory progress on work. The place of performance shall be at Tiber Reservoir, located in Chester, Montana. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 115112 with a small business size standard of $7,000,000.00. This requirement is a small business set-aside and only qualified quoters may submit quotes. The resulting contract will be a firm-fixed price type. The purchase order will be awarded to that responsible quoter whose quote conforms to the essential requirements of the solicitation and is the most advantageous price to the Government. The Government reserves the right to reject any or all quotes and to waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. In accordance with FAR 9.105-1, the Contracting Officer may request a quoter to provide detailed information relating to his responsibility and, as necessary, to the responsibility of his proposed subcontractors. The Contracting Officer expressly reserves the right to reject the quote of any quoter determined to be nonresponsible. The following provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation action: FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION 1) 52.202-1, Definitions2) 52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper3) 52.204-6, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number4) 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration5) 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors 6) 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications. a. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3 or indicate completion of the applicable Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) in their offers.7) 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions8) 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders a. Specific FAR clauses included in 52.212-5 that are applicable to this requirement include: 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representations; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended9) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires10) 52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information11) 52.246-04, Inspection of Services - Fixed-Price DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ACQUISITION REGULATION 1) 1452.203-70, Restrictions on Endorsements2) 1452.215-71, Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information3) 1452.228-70, Liability Insurance4) 1452.228-71, Aircraft and General Public Liability Insurance5) 1452.228-72, Liability for Loss or Damage RECLAMATION ACQUISITION REGULATION 1) WBR 1452.211-80, Notice of Intent to Acquire Metric Products and Services OTHER1) ET 02-20, Authorized Workers Notice to Potential Bureau of Reclamation Contractors2) DIG 2010-04, Prohibition on Text Messaging and Using Electronic Equipment supplied by the Government while Driving3) GP-7, Site SecurityProspective quoters are encouraged to inspect the site where services are to be performed and should arrange a site visit with Mr. Pete Stevenson at +1 (555) 000-0000. Site visits will be coordinated Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; holidays excluded. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. Responsible quoters are requested to submit a quotation for this requirement to Brian O'Boyle, Contract Specialist. Quotes may be submitted electronically or via email to contact@example.gov. To facilitate electronic quotation submissions, a request for quote (No. R12PS60190) is being issued subsequent to this combined solicitation/synopsis. Quotes are due no later than Friday, April 06, 2012, 12:00 p.m. MDT. NOTE: Effective October 1, 2003, any contractor to be awarded a government contract must be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Contractors may register at www.ccr.gov. NOTE: Effective January 1, 2005, any contractor submitting a quotation, offer or proposal to the Government must complete their Representations and Certifications online. All the representations and certifications which used to be submitted within Section K are now located online. To complete your Online Representations and Certifications (ORCA), contractors need to go to http://orca.bpn.gov. For questions and concerns, please contact Brian O'Boyle at contact@example.gov.