DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST SISTERS RANGER DISTRICT - THREE CREEK SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation 1204GG18Q001 is issued as a Request for Quote. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-54. SET--ASIDE: This acquisition is Set-Aside for Total Small Business. All potential offerors may submit a quote for this acquisition. If a minimum of two competitive offers from eligible small business concerns are not received, any awards resulting from this combined solicitation and synopsis will be made on the basis of full and open competition from all responsible business concerns submitting an offer. The NAICS Code is 488490 and small business size standard is $7.5 million. The Government will issue an order as a result of this Request for Quotations to the responsible offeror whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, cost or price and other factors considered. The Government may reject any or all quotes, issue orders to other than the lowest quote, and waive minor informalities or irregularities in quotes received. If necessary, the Government may conduct discussion with any or all offerors. DESCRIPTION OF WORK:. Work consists of Snow Removal for the Three Creeks Sno-Park(s) and Forest Service Road 16 on the Deschutes National Forest, Sisters Ranger District. This includes; removing snow at the Upper Sno-Park on approximately 2.8 acres of paved surface, Lower Sno-Park on approximately 1.4 acres or gravel surface, and approximately 7 miles of FS Road 16 including required pullouts. The contractor shall be required to furnish all fuel, labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies and incidentals to complete the project. This will be FIVE (5) year Equipment-Hour Performance-based IDIQ service contract, which if the Government contemplates, may exercise the optional year(s) depending on performance and the availability of funds. SPECS/ATTACHMENTS: The specifications Performance Work Statement (PWS), Past Performance Data Sheet, Wage Rate, and required submittals (attached) are a part of this solicitation and any resulting contract. CONTRACT TIME: Anticipated start date is November 14, 2017 through May 31, 2018. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES: The following provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (June 1998), website is https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Jan 2017), FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation--Commercial Items (Oct 2014) Evaluation will be based on Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Price. Technical and Past Performance when combined are approximately equal to cost or price. Technical Criteria includes: 1) Explanation of how work will be performed (Quality Control Plan). 2) Past performance information from the last 3 previous and relevant projects performed with clients name and phone numbers, 3) Cost/Price FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (Jan 2017);.The following clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), website is https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and http://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/index.html SUBMISSION OF OFFERS: Offers are due November 8, 2017 by 4:30 PST C.O.B. Offers may be faxed to Maria Gonzalez at (541) 383-5553, please contact her before faxing @ (541)383-5547 or mailed to USDA, Forest Service, Deschutes National Forest, Attn: Maria Gonzalez, 63095 Deschutes Market Rd., Bend Oregon 97701. See supplemental attachments.