Mastication IDIQ

This is a Sources Sought Synopsis announcement to be used for preliminary market research information purposes. This is NOT a solicitation for proposal - do not send pricing information. Market research is being performed to determine the best method to advertise the Government's needs. Responses received will help determine the type of solicitation to issue. No reimbursement will be made for costs incurred, associated with: providing information in response to this synopsis. No funds are presently available for this effort. The Government reserves the right to cancel this sources sought at any time. The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests in Colorado anticipate soliciting for and awarding multiple Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) competitive task order contracts for Mastication Services. The anticipated contract will be for a base year with four one-year options. The contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, supplies (except those designated as Government furnished) and incidentals to perform all work necessary. The use of bio-based products is anticipated in the performance of the contract. Information on Bio-based products can be found at: http://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/Welcome.xhtml Set Aside: Total Small Business In the event that a Solicitation is prepared and posted, all Offerors shall be registered in System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) to be considered responsive. SAM is a free service. Interested parties should register on-line and subscribe to www.fbo.gov to receive procurement announcements related to this sources sought notice. Any questions related to this notice shall be submitted in writing to the point of contract listed above.