This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-53. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is subject to FAR 52.232-18, Availability of Funds. Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. The solicitation number for this procurement is AG-9AC7-S-12-0001 and is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). Submit written offers only; oral offers will not be accepted. Potential bidders are to provide a quote for the services outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW), which is included as an attachment to this Solicitation. Please submit pricing by means of the attached Schedule of Items (SOI). This acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside. The Northern American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561720 and the size standard is $16.5 mil. Only one contract will be awarded. A firm-fixed price purchase order will be issued. All firms or individuals responding must be currently registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Information concerning CCR registration requirements may be viewed via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling the CCR Registration Center at 1-888-227-2423. DESCRIPTION: The Goosenest Ranger District of the Klamath National Forest is soliciting for quotes on the cleaning of the Goosenest Ranger District Office, Klamath National Forest, Siskiyou County, California, in strict compliance with the terms, specifications, conditions, and provisions contained herein. The contractor shall furnish all necessary management, labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, supplies (except those listed under Government furnished), and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified. See SOW attachment. ESTIMATED START WORK DATE: November 1, 2011 CONTRACT TIME: Base year: 11 months with One Option Year: 12 months. PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE: A pre-bid tour will not be held. Quoters are encouraged to visit the site. To schedule a visit of the site, contact Carolyn Davies Paul at 530-398-5761 or 530-398-4391 (or email: cdaviespaul@fs.fed.us Interested contractors and subcontractors are requested to self-register at this website to receive email notification of any postings concerning this project, such as amendments. EVALUATION FACTORS. The Government will award the contract to that responsible vendor whose quotation, conforming to the combined synopsis/solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers: Price and Relevant Past Performance. The non-price evaluation factors, when combined, are approximately equal to price. The following PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES applicable to this solicitation are listed below and are included by reference. FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items Complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the annual representations and certificates have been completed electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If the annual representations and certifications have not been completed electronically at the ORCA website, then this provision shall be completed. This clause can be downloaded from the following website http://www.arnet.gov/far/. 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 The following FAR clauses are applicable as listed in 52.212-5 FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans FAR 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). RESPONSES MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING WITH THEIR QUOTATION: ATTACHMENTS (1) Schedule of Items (Pricing), (2) Experience and Past Performance Questionnaire, (3) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (included in attachments). RESPONSE TIME: Request for Quotation will be accepted at USDA Forest Service, attn: Lori Contreras, Northern California Acquisitions Service Area, Yreka Office, 1312 Fairlane Road, Yreka, CA 96097, NO LATER THAN 4:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on October 18, 2011. Quotations may be faxed to 530-2841-4539 or emailed to lcontreras@fs.fed.us. Point of Contact for this solicitation is Lori Contreras at (530) 841-4409.
