F -- Government to SELL approx. 1200 tons of chip-n-saw and pulpwood

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of Federal Acquisition Regulation, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The solicitation number for this procurement is F73628-3240-T002 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2001-15. For informational purposes the Standard Industrial Classification Code is 0851. The North American Industry Classification System is 115310. The procurement is restricted to small business (less than $6,000,000.00) BID SCHEDULE shall consist of one items. CLIN 0001: Removal of approximately 24,000,000 pounds of chip-n-saw and pulpwood. FOB: Destination. Provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Request for Quotation (RFQ) should be submitted and shall contain the following information: RFQ NUMBER, TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS, NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER OF OFFEROR, PRICE, AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ALL SOLICITATION AMENDMENTS (if applicable). Quote shall also contain all other documentation specified herein. Signed quotes must indicate CLIN number, quantity, unit price, and total amount for each item. Offerors shall include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions and provisions included in the solicitation. PERIOD OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERORS: The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offerors, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation. LATE OFFERS: Request for Quotation or modification of quotes received at the address specified for the receipt of offers after the exact time specified for receipt of offers WILL NOT be considered. EVALUATIONS/AWARDS: IAW FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items. The government will award to offer which represents the best value (price). All offerors MUST BE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTERED (CCR). Information concerning CCR requirements may be viewed via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling the CCR Registration Center at +1 (555) 000-0000. OFFERORS SHALL INCLUDE A COMPLETE COPY OF THE PROVISION AT FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS COMMERCIAL ITEMS (which can be provided by A1C Ely) WITH THEIR OFFER. Offerors that fail to furnish the required representation information or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation, may be excluded from consideration. The listed Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference. All FAR Clauses may be viewed in full text via the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/; Federal Acquisition Regulation Table of Contents. 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 (Deviation), Pursuant to FAR Clause 52.212-5 the following clauses are hereby incorporated by reference: FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (E. O. 11755), FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E. O. 11246), FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793), FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program-Supplies, FAR 52.232-33, Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment, FAR 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U. S. Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. 1241), and FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services. The Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) rating is S10. RESPONSE TIME: REQUEST FOR QUOTATION WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE 6 CONS (A1C Ely) 2606 BROWN PELICAN AVE., MACDILL AFB, FLORIDA 33621-5000, NO LATER THAN 4:00 P. M. EST ON 26 SEPTEMBER 2003. ALL QUOTES SHALL BE MARKED WITH REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NUMBER, DATE & TIME, AND REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) TITLE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ENVELOPE. FACSIMILE OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. The point of contact for this solicitation is A1C Ely Phone:+1 (555) 000-0000 Fax:+1 (555) 000-0000 or contact@example.gov TECHNICAL PROVISIONS FOR CHIP-N-SAW AND PULPWOOD CONTRACTTP-01. SCOPE OF WORK: The contractor shall furnish all labor and materials to remove 12,000 tons of planted pine, 31 to 37 years of age. The area encompasses approximately 700 acres. TP-02. LOCATION OF PROPERTY: The areas to be harvested are located at the Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida, in portions of Sections 34 and 36 in Township 31S, Range 29E; portions of Section 20 in Township 32S, Range 30E; portions of Sections 22,26,&34 in Township 33S, Range 30E; and in portions of section 2 Township 34S, Range 30E. TP-03. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: a. Timber to be cut and removed under this contract consists of approximately 12,000 tons, with an estimated 75 percent chip-n-saw and 25 percent pulpwood. Designated rows shall be harvested. Some stands will be clear-cut. b. The contract will be for a period of 365 days. c. Harvesting shall begin within ten working days after - Notice to Proceed. Starting of work can be delayed only if approved by the Base Forester. d. All marked pine-tree rows or stands shall be harvested and utilized to a top diameter of two inches, unless extreme branchiness prohibits utilization to this size. NOTE: This includes top wood. e. All trees shall have a stump height of three inches or less above the ground. f. All trees designated for harvesting shall be removed from the work area before operations are moved to a new location. The area shall be cleaned and then inspected by the Forester before moving to a new location. Areas which are determined to be excessively wet by the Forester shall be worked at a later period of time. g. Trees not designated for removal under this contract which are cut, felled, or otherwise seriously damaged through negligence by the contractor's operations shall be paid for by the contractor at the rate of $3.00 per inch in diameter, measured across the stump if cut or 4.5 feet from the ground (DBH) if uncut. Trees for which the contractor is so charged shall be considered as designated trees and at the contractor's option may be cut and removed. TP-04. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: a. The Base Forester shall be contacted either in person or by telephone, +1 (555) 000-0000 ext. 302, prior to performing work under this contract. b. To avoid any conflicts with other natural resources programs, endangered species, wetlands, or the military mission of the Air Force, the Base Forester will approve all hauling roads, skid trails, wood ramps, and trailer locations. The Forester will determine which timber stand will be harvested first and the harvesting order of the other stands. Harvesting operations may temporarily be halted or be restricted to certain periods of time to coincide with the overall management or the military mission of the installation. The contract may also be terminated if a conflict, deemed serious by the Base Forester, occurs or was unforeseen. c. All environmentally sensitive areas shall be avoided by all of the contractor's operations. The Base Forester will identify the boundaries of these sensitive areas prior to initiation of work. TP-05. PAYMENT AND BIDDING a. The basis for payment is per ton. One ton of wood is 2000 pounds. Payment shall be made weekly based upon the total tons removed. A check made payable to the - United States Treasury along with invoice tickets and security tickets shall be submitted to Kurt E. Olsen; 347 RQW, DET 1, OL A/CEVN; 29 South Boulevard; Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida 33825-5700. b. Each truckload of timber that leaves the Avon Park Air Force Range will have a security ticket stapled to a butt log behind the driver side of the truck. The Base Forester will issue these tickets and inform the contractor of the required procedure to follow. All log trucks must now avoid the prison area by using Jennings and Utes Drives for access to Kissimmee grade. The front gate bridge may be under repair starting in October, 2003, requiring all trucks to utilize the Frostproof gate exit. TP-06. UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE: The contractor is cautioned that unexploded ordnance and unburned flares may exist within the contract areas. The contractor shall assume full responsibility for such property and shall discharge the Government from any and all damages directly and indirectly resulting from such property. The contractor also agrees to hold the Government harmless from any and all claims arising therefore or incident thereto. When found, these objects shall not be tampered with or removed. The contractor shall immediately report these findings to the Base Forester so proper identification and disposal can be made by the Government. Prior to commencement of work, all contract employees must attend an explosive ordnance disposal briefing.