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Feral Cattle Gather

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AG-8173-S-09-0020Federal

Submission Closed09/09/2009, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, under the Department of Agriculture, issued solicitation AG-8173-S-09-0020 for a feral cattle gather on the Clifton Ranger District in Duncan, Arizona. This small business set-aside project, categorized under NAICS code 115310, required the gathering, corralling, feeding, and transportation of approximately 200 head of feral cattle. The procurement was conducted as a full and open competition after the exclusion of sources, with the contract structured as a firm fixed-price agreement. The scope of work included specific line items for mobilization, the gathering process, and the burial of expired cattle, along with an optional provision for handling stray cattle. Administrative oversight for the project was managed by Contracting Officer Warren L. Abbott and Purchasing Agent Margaret A. Cisco out of the Springerville, Arizona office. Supporting documentation for the operation included detailed GIS mapping of the Clifton Ranger District to identify allotments, infrastructure, and recent fire areas to assist in the execution of the gather.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests

Contract Value

$27,792.97

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

AZ, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

BINGHAM CATTLE COMPANY

Award Issued Date

09/09/2009, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

rfp

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3 updates

PhaseAwarded

PostedJul 15

Presolicitation

Notice updatedJul 22

Response deadline changed from Aug 18, 2009 to Aug 25, 2009. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedJul 31

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedJul 31

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Type ChangedAug 20

Presolicitation → Solicitation

AwardedSep 9

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

09/09/2009, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests

Contacts2 people available

OfficeSPRINGERVILLE, AZ, 85938, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests

Office AddressSPRINGERVILLE, AZ, 85938, USA

Contacts

Warren L AbbottContracting Officer

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Margaret A CiscoPurchasing Agent

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The USDA Forest Service, Apache'Sitgreaves National Forests, Springerville, Arizona, has a requirement for services to gather and remove Feral Cattle aka wild cows from wilderness areas of the Clifton Ranger District in Greenlee County. The Government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed-Price contract under the Request For Proposal (RFP) format. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The Small Business size standard is $7.0 Million under NAICS code 115310. The solicitation packages, plans, and specifications will be made available on or after July 30, 2009, and will be posted at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. In order to be eligible for award of a Federal contract, Contractors shall be registered in Federal Vendor Databases (CCR / ORCA) and have DUNS / FEIN (TIN) numbers at time of award. No Telephone requests for solicitation packages will be accepted. RFP packages may be requested in writing by FAX to: +1 (555) 000-0000, Attn: Margaret Cisco. A Pre-Proposal Meeting is scheduled for August 6, 2009, 10:30 a.m., Clifton Ranger District Office, Junction Highways 75, 78, &191, Duncan, AZ 85534. The CLOSING DATE FOR OFFERS HAS BEEN EXTENDED to SEPTEMBER 1, 2009, local close of business. SEE AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR CHANGES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.