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Lookout Services for Modoc NF 2016-2017

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AG-9AC7-S-16-0040Federal

Submission Closed05/12/2016, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Solicitation # RFP-NCS-270000000139-1

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The USDA Forest Service issued solicitation AG-9AC7-S-16-0040 to secure fire lookout services for five tower locations within the Modoc National Forest, specifically Manzanita, Round Mountain, Timber Mountain, Blue Mountain, and Happy Camp. The selected contractor is responsible for providing all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, and operating supplies necessary to detect, locate, and report smokes or fires. Key duties include monitoring and forwarding radio messages, recording daily fire weather observations, and performing minor facilities maintenance using government-furnished supplies. This contract is a firm-fixed price agreement set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 115310. The period of performance consists of a base year and one option year, with the primary service window running from June through September. Additionally, the government maintains the discretion to exercise up to 30 optional days per year to extend the period of performance. Performance takes place across various locations in California, including Adin, Tulelake, Alturas, and Canby, with labor rates governed by the Department of Labor Wage Determination for Forestry and Land Management Services.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Forest Service

Contract Value

$52,247

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

Modoc National Forest Lookout Tower(s) in various locations, Adin, Tulelake, Alturas, and/or Canby, CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

MICHAEL LUCAS

Award Issued Date

04/28/2016, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

AG-9AC7-S-16-0040 Lookout Services for Modoc National Forest 2016-2017

rfp

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AG-9AC7-S-16-0040 Modoc Lookout Services 2016-2017 Response Packet

rfq

High

AG-9AC7-S-16-0040 Modoc Lookouts Solicitation

5 pages · rfq

High

Wage Determination 1977-0727 (Rev 49) - California

wage-determination

High

Modoc_Lookouts_Response_Packet.rtf

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PostedMar 1

Presolicitation

Type ChangedMar 2

Presolicitation → Solicitation

AwardedApr 28

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

05/12/2016, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Forest Service

Contacts2 people available

OfficeREDDING, CA, 96002, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Forest Service

Office AddressREDDING, CA, 96002, USA

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Full Description

SOLICITATION NOTICE------------------------------------------------------------------ The solicitation and all attachments are now posted. Interested parties will find: 1) The Solicitation 2) The Wage Determination 3) Optional Response Packets in three formats - use the one you prefer. PRESOLICITATION NOTICE--------------------------------------------------------------- The purpose of this contract is to secure fire lookout services for five (5) different lookout tower locations in the Modoc National Forest as described in the solicitation. The lookout personnel ("Lookouts") will provide fire-detection services during the fire season for the Base Period of June through September plus any of 30 Optional Days. Optional Days are exercised at the discretion of the Government. Once exercised, Option Days extend the period of performance and are subject to contract terms and conditions. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, and operating supplies (except designated Government-Furnished Components as listed below) required to detect, locate and report smokes or fires within and adjacent to the Modoc National Forest. The Contractor is required to monitor and forward radio messages, collect, record, and report daily fire weather observations and special weather readings, and keep a daily log of weather observations. Minor facilities maintenance using Government-furnished supplies will be performed by the Contractor at the request of the Government. The solicitation will be posted on or around March 2, 2016 to this listing on FBO.gov. -The solicitation is set-aside 100% to small business. -The NAICS code is 115310 for Forest Fire Suppression. -The size standard is $19.0 million. -The PSC is F099. -One or multiple firm-fixed price contracts (with Not to Exceed for Option periods) may occur as a result of this solicitation. -There is one base and one option year. -There are 30 optional days for each year in addition to the base period. Any and all amendments, Q&A documents, and notice of award will be made to the FBO posting. Award notice will not be given in advance to any party except the Awarded Contractor(s).