Hiawatha NF, non-personal services for mechanical site preparation for natural and artificial tree regeneration

(i) 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number is AG-569R-S-15-0036. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotations (RFQ) for a Firm Fixed Price contract. Simplified procurement procedures will be used for this acquisition per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13. The Government intends to make one contract award but reserves the right to award one or more awards if it is in the government's best interest. Each area may be split into a separate award. (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-82. Provisions and clause incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Agriculture Acquisition Regulations (AGAR) can be accessed at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ OR http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html (iv) This is a total small-business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 115310 and the small business size standard is $7.5M. (v) Contract line items: 001: Per acre, services for mechanical site preparation for natural and artificial tree regeneration (Aquaduct and Spout, Scattered Wind and Sheetbend) 002: Per acre, services for mechanical site preparation for natural and artificial tree regeneration (Clove) (vi) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: Firm-fixed price, non-personal services. Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, quality control and incidentals other than the items specified as Government-furnished, to perform services for mechanical site preparation for natural and artificial tree regeneration as described in the attached SCHEDULE OF ITEMS. SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE OF ITEMS (vii) The period of performance for this project starts from date of award or 1 June 2015, whichever is latest, and ends 90 days after start date. Places of performance are located at each site listed in Schedule of Items. (viii) Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. (ix) Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items is applicable to this acquisition. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation based upon a best value basis considering past performance, and technical (experience, capability, capacity), price and overall cost to the Government. Technical and past performance, when combined, are approximately equal to price. (x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (attachment available in uploaded document package), with its quote. An offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) online at www.sam.gov. If an offeror has NOT completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the online, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (o) of this provision. SAM replaces CCR/FedReg, ORCA, and EPLS. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition: 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Dec 2014) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) Also applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Aug 2012) (Pub. L. 109-282) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government' Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Dec 2010) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2011) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2012) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (April 2015). 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (April 2015) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (May 2014) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) 11210 - Laborer, Grounds Maintenance 16.71 - 22.77 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2014) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Aug 2011). 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (xiii) Additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions: All responsible sources may submit a response which, if timely received, must be considered by the agency. Vendors must be registered in Systems for Award Management prior to receiving a government contract (formerly Central Contractors Registration or CCR). See www.sam.gov for details - this may take up to 2 weeks and requires a DUNS number, so it is highly recommended that interested parties register immediately in order to avoid any delays in award. REQUIRED INVOICE INFORMATION - In accordance with USDA/USFS policy, contractors are to submit invoices through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). IPP is a Web-based system that provides one integrated, secure system to simplify the management of vendor invoices and is available at no charge to vendors. The system may be accessed at www.ipp.gov. Current Department of Labor Wage Determination applicable to this requirement is: WD 81-0136 (Rev. 40) dated 2/23/2015. If a DOL WD changes prior to award, the newest wage determination will be utilized. The following additional FAR provisions and/or clauses in their most current version are applicable to the acquisition: 52.204-7 System for Award Management. (JUL 2013) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (JUL 2013) 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. (FEB 1999) 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance. (APR 1984) 52.223-1 -- Biobased Product Certification (MAY 2012) 52.223-2 -- Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service And Construction Contracts (SEP 2013) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information. (MAY 2011) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace. (MAY 2001) 52.232-1 Payments. (APR 1984) 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment. (FEB 2002) 52.232-11 Extras. (APR 1984) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds. (APR 1984) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (DEC 2013) 52.237-1 -- Site Visit (APR 1984) 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation. (APR 1984) 52.243-1 Changes - Fixed-Price. (AUG 1987) 52.246-20 Warranty of Services. (MAY 2001) 52.246-4 Inspection of Services - Fixed-Price. (AUG 1996) 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service) (APR 1984) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ OR http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ OR http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html The following Agriculture Acquisition Regulations (AGAR) clauses and provisions in their most current version are applicable to this acquisition: 452.204-70 Inquiries. (FEB 1988) 452.211-72 Statement of Work/Specifications. (FEB 1988) 452.211-73 Attachments to Statements of Work/Specifications. (FEB 1988) 452.211-74 Period of Performance. (FEB 1988) Performance starts from date of award or 1 June 2015, whichever is latest, and ends 90 days after start date 452.215-73 Postaward Conference. (NOV 1996) The conference will be held at: within 10 days, location: To Be Determined. 452.216-72 Evaluation Quantities - Indefinite Delivery Contract. (FEB 1988) 452.219-70 Size Standard and NAICS Code Information. (SEP 2001) Contract line item(s): ALL - NAICS Code 115310 - Size Standard $7.5 Million 452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution. (NOV 1996) 452.246-70 Inspection and Acceptance. (FEB 1988) Inspection and acceptance will be performed at: Each Location To be completed and submitted with quote (attachment available in uploaded document package): 452.209-70 Alt I Representation By Corporations Regarding An Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability Or A Felony Conviction 452.209-71 Alt I Assurance Regarding Felony Conviction Or Tax Delinquent Status For Corporate Applicants Alternate 1 (xiv) N/A. (xv) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN QUOTE: ? Schedule of Items Price Sheet AND Pages 1-3 ? Completed 52.222-22, 52.222-25, and 52.212-3 ? Completed 452.209-70 Alt I and 452.209-71 Alt I The date, time and place quotes are due: If submitting hard copies, please submit two (2) complete copies of the above information to: USDA Forest Service, Debra Brinn, LSAT Contracting Officer, 5761 N Skeel Ave, Oscoda, MI 48750. Quotes are due 27 May 2015, not later than 2 p.m. EST. If sending via email to contact@example.gov only one copy is required. (xvi) ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE IN WRITING. Please submit all questions to Debra Brinn at contact@example.gov. Questions and answers will be posted to FBO so please check back often as it is the contractor's responsibility to remain up to date on all available Q&A's as well as any potential resulting modifications. All questions must be received prior to close of business 21 May 2015, otherwise the government is under no obligation to review and/or address the questions.