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Mastication IDIQ

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The Government is conducting preliminary market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis to evaluate potential methods for advertising the need for Mastication Services on the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests in Colorado. This announcement is not a solicitation and does not require pricing information. The purpose is to help determine the nature of a future solicitation, which is anticipated to be a competitive Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for a base year plus four one-year options. The contract will require the contractor to provide all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, supplies (except government-furnished items), and incidentals necessary to perform the work, with an emphasis on using bio-based products where applicable. This procurement is set aside entirely for small businesses under NAICS code 115310 and is managed by the Rocky Mountain Regional Office of the Department of Agriculture. Interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management and subscribe to government procurement portals to receive future announcements. No funds are currently obligated, and the government reserves the right to cancel the sources sought at any time. Questions regarding this announcement are to be directed to the designated Contract Specialist.

General Info

Government seeks small business bids for mastication services on Colorado national forests, IDIQ contract.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Rocky Mountain Regional Office

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

USDA Forest Service Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests 2250 South Main Street, GUNNISON, CO, 81230, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Rocky Mountain Regional Office
Contacts1 person available
OfficeLAKEWOOD, CO, 80401, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Rocky Mountain Regional Office
Office AddressLAKEWOOD, CO, 80401, USA
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Ann (Peggy) M. DobieContract Specialist
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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.

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