F--REMOVE DEAD TREES

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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation no. VA244-14-Q-0579 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-72 effective January 30, 2014, and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation Supplement (VAAR) current to January 7, 2010. The NAIC for this requirement is 561730, Landscaping Services, Tree Removal Services, with a Size Standard $7.0 Million; and is a 100% Set-Aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses only. Contractors must be registered in Veteran Information Pages (www.vip.vetbiz.gov) and System for Award Management (SAM) (www.sam.gov) prior to submitting a quote. All quotes must be received by the Contracting Officer no later than 2pm EST, on March 21, 2013. Quotes submitted via email to contact@example.gov are acceptable. Contractor should confirm receipt by Contracting Officer. Contractor is to provide all equipment, labor, tools, and supervision to remove approximately sixteen (16) trees throughout the Coatesville VA Medical Center campus located at 1400 Black Horse Hill Road, Coatesville, PA 19320. Trees are located at these locations: (1) Two trees, Bldg. 2; (2) One tree, Oval 1; (3) Two trees, Bldg. 59; (4) Three trees, Bldg. 72; (5) Four trees, Bldg. 6; (6) Two trees, Bldg. 10; and, (7) Two trees, Bldg. 16 (One in front and one in rear of building); a total of sixteen trees. Contractor is required to remove, dispose of, grind out stumps, and removing excess grindings of trees from the premises. A site visit is scheduled for Thursday, March 13th at 10am. While this site visit is not mandatory, it is strongly recommended that potential bidders attend. No other site visit will be scheduled. Wage Determination No. 2005-2449, Revision 13 applies. PARTIES INTERESTED IN RESPONDING TO THIS RFQ may submit their Quote in accordance with standard commercial practice (i.e. Quote form, letterhead, etc.) and MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Solicitation number; offeror's complete mailing and remittance addresses; discount terms, DUNS number, and Tax Identification Number. The following clauses and provisions apply to this procurement: FAR 52.212-5, 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2014); 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUL 2013) and addendum; 52.209-5 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING AN UNPAID TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (DEVIATION)(MAR 2012); 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2013); and, IT Security Information. The full text clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.arnet.gov/far or http://farsite.hill.af.mil. (Copies of clauses and/or provisions are attached along with a copy of the Wage Determination. Any questions should be submitted, in writing, to the Contracting Officer, Carol L. Pomraning, at contact@example.gov no later than Friday, March 14th at 4pm.