Canelo Pass Fuels Mastication Services

1. The Coronado National Forest, Tucson, Arizona, is soliciting quotes (RFQ) for services to mechanically masticate targeted areas of manzanita/scrub oak woodland on the Sierra Vista Ranger District. The mechanical treatment shall utilize a Fecon Bullhog Cutter or equal and rubber tired/tracked equipment. The ensuing contract will be for a base year plus two option years. The base year contract, with a performance period of 150 calendar days, will call for treatment of approximately 950 acres south of Canelo Pass, Arizona. The total estimated acreage to be treated for the base year plus the two option years is approximately 4100 acres; however, work outside of the base year period is dependent on funding and one or more option years may not be exercised or acreage may be more or less than the estimate. 2. Quotes are to be submitted to Coronado National Forest, Room 5F, 300 W. Congress, Tucson, AZ 85701 or faxed to +1 (555) 000-0000 or emailed to contact@example.gov by close of business September 10, 2010. 3. Note: 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 4. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-43 Effective August 02, 2010. 5. This acquisition is set-aside 100% for small businesses. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 115310 and the size standard is $17.5 million. 6. Price Range for the base year work is between $100,000 and $250,000. 7. Desired start work date for the base year services is on or before October 1, 2010. 8. Quotes must include a completed copy of [FAR] 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items, paragraphs (c) through (m). If the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov., submit only paragraph (b) from the provisions and a DUNS number. 9. [FAR] 52.212-2 Evaluation, Commercial Items is applicable with the following factors used to evaluate quotes: Price, technical capability, and past performance. To verify past performance and technical capability and be considered for award, quoters must submit the required documentation as instructed in the attached solicitation. 10. The following clauses are incorporated by reference and can be downloaded in their entirety at www.arnet.gov/far: [FAR] 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors, Commercial Items, [FAR] 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items, [FAR] 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders, Commercial Items; [FAR] 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; [FAR] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003): proof of contractor registration in CCR required before the Government can effect an award; [FAR] 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns. 11. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the Forest Service. The offer/quotation that is most advantageous to the Government, based on the factors contained in this solicitation, will be selected for award. 12. A single award is contemplated; however, the government reserves the right to decrease or increase quantities in accordance with pricing and availability of funds. 13. For further information contact Mark Hostetler at +1 (555) 000-0000 or by email at contact@example.gov 1.