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F -- Merry Go Round Wildlife Thinning

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AG-0116-S-08-0013Federal

Submission Closed05/15/2008, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → R10 Alaska Regional Office

Contract Value

$27,734

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

Prince of Wales IslandSoutheast Alaska 99921, AK

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

Miguel Marin PO Box 712 CRAIG AK 99921 USA

Award Issued Date

05/15/2008, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PhaseAwarded

PostedMar 17

Presolicitation

Type ChangedMar 31

Presolicitation → Solicitation

AwardedMay 15

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

05/15/2008, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → R10 Alaska Regional Office

Contacts1 person available

OfficeJUNEAU, AK, 99802, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → R10 Alaska Regional Office

Office AddressJUNEAU, AK, 99802, USA

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Carrie FairbanksContract Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The purpose of this announcement is to make notice that the Forest Service contemplates releasing a solicitation numbered RFP AG-0116-S-08-0013 on or about March 31, 2008, for the Merry Go Round Wildlife Thinning project. If the solicitation is released, it will be released through this FedBizOpps website, and prospective bidders should visit this FedBizOpps website from time to time on or after March 31, 2008, to obtain a copy of the solicitation. This notice meets the requirements of FAR 5.201. However, the Forest Service reserves the right not to release a solicitation. NOTE REGARDING FEDBIZOPPS LISTINGS. The FedBizOpps website has three separate listings for the Forest Service in Alaska. These are (1) R-10 Alaska Region, Juneau, AK; (2) R-10 Chugach National Forest, Anchorage, AK; and (3) R-10 Tongass National Forest, Ketchikan, AK. Prospective bidders are advised that these three listings are not purely geographic and that a requirement on either the Chugach (Anchorage) or Tongass (Ketchikan) National Forest may be posted under the Regional Office (Juneau) listing. Thus, prospective bidders seeking Forest Service opportunities in Alaska should visit both the appropriate Forest listing (Anchorage or Ketchikan) as well as the Regional listing (Juneau). The solicitation contemplated by this notice will appear under the Ketchikan listing. PROJECT DESCRIPTION. The Merry Go Round Wildlife Thinning project consists of thinning approximately 98 acres of approximately 45 year old conifer reproduction. The intent of this contract is to provide for the complete project described in the contract. Unless otherwise provided, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies and perform all work required to complete the project in accordance with the specifications and provisions of the contract. PROJECT LOCATION. This project is located on east Prince of Wales Island, in the Twelvemile Creek/Twelvemile Arm area, along Forest Roads 2122 and 2100335. Prince of Wales Island is part of the Thorne Bay and Craig Ranger Districts, Tongass National Forest, Alaska. The project is approximately 21 air miles southeast of Craig and 12 air miles south of Hollis. SOLICITATION DETAILS. The following preliminary details are provided for the benefit of prospective bidders, but are subject to change in the actual solicitation. Contract type: firm-fixed-price. Period of performance: 120 days after issuance of notice to proceed. Solicitation type: Request for Quotes, posted on this FedBizOpps website for viewing and printing on or after March 31, 2008. Closing date for receipt of quotes: 30 days after solicitation issuance. Contract award date: within 60 days after receipt of quotes. Notice to Proceed date: within 15 days after contract award. OBTAINING A SOLICITATION. Prospective bidders are expected to obtain the solicitation from the Internet. However, a prospective bidder may request a paper copy by faxing a note to +1 (555) 000-0000 specifically requesting a paper copy of solicitation RFQ AG-0116-S-08-0013. In such a case, a copy will be put in the mail. Telephone requests cannot be honored. PARTICIPATION. This project is a Total Hub-Zone Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered. Prospective bidders who wish to provide comments on the set-aside matter should provide these comments to the contracting officer on or before March 26, 2008. Indeed, all prospective bidders are invited to notify the contracting officer of their interest in the acquisition. FOR MORE INFORMATION. The point of contact for this acquisition is Carrie Fairbanks, +1 (555) 000-0000 (Fax +1 (555) 000-0000), U. S. Forest Service, Tongass National Forest, Acquisition Management, 648 Mission Street, Ketchikan AK 99901. AUTOMATIC NOTIFICATION. By registering to receive notification on posted synopses, the reader will be automatically notified via email of any changes to this project. To register, select /Register to Receive Notification/ and follow the steps. Follow the same procedure for each project. PLAN HOLDERS LISTS: The Interested Vendors List (IVL) has replaced the plan holders lists that were previously available with solicitation packages. Access the IVL for all projects through this FedBizOpps website. To register as an interested vendor, select /Register as an Interested Vendor/ and follow the steps. Follow this procedure for EACH project of interest. Use the /Register as an Interested Vendor/ option to add a firm's name to the IVL and then view or print the IVL by selecting /View List of Interested Vendors/ for each project. REGISTRATIONS. In order to receive any contract award, a vendor must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). To register a firm in the CCR system, visit http://www.bpn.gov or call +1 (555) 000-0000 or +1 (555) 000-0000. To register a firm in the ORCA system, visit http://www.bpn.gov. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.