DESCRIPTION - 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 RFQ and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the latest Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC). The solicitation number for this request is 201817Q034, and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This acquisition is set aside for small business. The NAICS 115112 with a size standard of $6.5 million. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service encourages the participation of small, disadvantaged, and women-owned businesses. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge, Jefferson County, Sabine Pass, Texas has a requirement for the following items: All items shall be coordinated with Dean Bossert, Refuge Manager
+1 (555) 000-0000: (1) Furnish, Plant, and Monitor Smooth Cordgrass (Spatina alterniflora cv. Vermilion) at selected areas delineated in the specifications. Specifications could not be attached to this solicitation. Please formally request a copy of the project specifications and site location plans. The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose total offer represents the best value for the Government, price and other factors considered. Bidders shall submit technical data for all items bid. Prices must include all costs for furnishing all labor, materials and equipment necessary for the supply, delivery, planting and monitoring of this Smooth Cordgrass planting project. Offeror(s) proposing alternative types/brands than those indicated bear the burden of proof that an item is in fact equal or better. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE - Texas Chenier Plain National Wildlife Refuge Complex, McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge, Jefferson County, Sabine Pass, Texas 77655. LEGAL OBLIGATIONS - The contractor shall be responsible for the observance of all applicable Federal, State, and local laws governing this work and for implementing, installing and maintaining any required management practices. RULES AND REGULATIONS - The contractor shall conduct work in the conformance with such appropriate Refuge regulations as the Manager may prescribe, and shall also conduct the operation as not to interfere with or endanger the ordinary use of structures, roads, utilities, and other Refuge facilities. Equipment operations and materials shall be confined to the limits defined by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Special attention should be given to the protection of facilities, wildlife and vegetation adjacent to the work areas. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES - In addition, FAR provisions/clauses listed below apply. This information is available on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, must be completed on-line at www://orca.bpn.gov. 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. This solicitation is also subject to the Service Contract Act and is herein incorporated by reference. PLEASE OBTAIN COPIES OF SPECIFICATIONS AND SITE LOCATION PLANS BY: E-mail:
contact@example.gov or by Fax:
+1 (555) 000-0000, Attn: Daniel Garcia. For bidding information contact Daniel Garcia at
+1 (555) 000-0000. For information on the Specifications and the Required Items on the contract, contact the Refuge Manager at
+1 (555) 000-0000. SITE VISIT: Offerors are encouraged to make a site visit. Offerors who wish to visit the site may contact Dean Bossert, Refuge Manager at
+1 (555) 000-0000 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION - The deadline for receipt of quotations is July 30, 2007 at 4:30 pm (Mountain). Please note: proposals should also include three past performance references within the past three years, prompt payment and warranty terms, name, phone number, and address of your point of contact. SUBMIT PROPOSALS TO: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Contracting and General Services Division, 500 Gold Avenue, Room 5108, Albuquerque, NM 87103. The official combined synopsis/solicitation is posted at http://ideasec.nbc.gov. In order to receive the award, vendor must be registered at http://www.ccr.gov and at http://ideasec.nbc.gov and https://orca.bpn.gov/. Be prepared with your company's DUNS number (available from Dun and Bradstreet at
+1 (555) 000-0000) and your Federal Tax Identification Number (TIN). Amendments to the solicitation will be posted in the same manner as the solicitation; it is your responsibility to monitor the website. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation. Please submit all questions by email to:
contact@example.gov. POINT OF CONTACT: Offerors interested in submitting a Proposal, or requiring additional information on this solicitation should contact: Daniel J. Garcia, Contracting and General Services Division, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, phone
+1 (555) 000-0000, fax
+1 (555) 000-0000, email:
contact@example.gov.
