R--Award of Contract

DESCRIPTION - 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This RFQ and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the latest Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC). This requirement is being solicited following simplified acquisition procedures per FAR subpart 13.5 test program for certain commercial items. The solicitation number for this request is 201817Q041, and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation is Unrestricted Full and Open Competition. The NAICS 237990 with a size standard of $18.5 million. Both small and large business may submit quotations. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service encourages the participation of small, disadvantaged, and women-owned businesses. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge, Jefferson County, Sabine Pass, Texas has a requirement to excavate and transport approximately 5,000+ cubic yards of sand from disposal area 25 on the Neches River and transport the material to the McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge. The Government intends to issue a contract to the responsible offeror whose total offer represents the best value for the Government, price and other factors considered. Prices must include all costs for furnishing all labor, materials and equipment necessary for the excavation, loading, transport on land and water, delivery and unloading of excavated material. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE - Texas Chenier Plain National Wildlife Refuge Complex, McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge, Jefferson County, Sabine Pass, Texas 77655. BID SCHEDULE - Excavation and Transportation of Material 1. Excavate approximately 5,000 cubic yards of sand from disposal area 25 on the Neches River. 2. Load excavated material on to a barge. 3. Ship material approximately 35 miles to Sabine Pass, Texas. 4. Unload material from the barge and load onto trucks for transport and delivery to selected sites at the McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge, approximately 15 miles. SITE VISIT: Offerors are strongly encouraged to make a site visit to examine the full extent of the project. Offerors who wish to visit the site may contact Dean Bossert, Refuge Manager at +1 (555) 000-0000. LEGAL OBLIGATIONS - The contractor shall be responsible for the observance of all applicable Federal, State, and local laws governing this work. RULES AND REGULATIONS - The contractor shall conduct work in the conformance with such appropriate Refuge regulations as the Manager may prescribe, and shall also conduct the operation as not to interfere with or endanger the ordinary use of structures, roads, utilities, and other Refuge facilities. Equipment operations and materials shall be confined to the limits defined by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Special attention should be given to the protection of facilities, wildlife and vegetation adjacent to the work areas. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES - In addition, FAR provisions/clauses listed below apply to this solicitation. This information is available on the Internet at http://www.arnet.gov/far. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, must be completed on-line at www://orca.bpn.gov. 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. This solicitation is also subject to the Service Contract Act and is herein incorporated by reference. QUOTATION SUBMISSION - The deadline for receipt of quotes is August 20, 2007 at 4:30 pm (Mountain). Quotes may be submitted on letterhead and must include, at a minimum, unit price for each item, extended price, item description as detailed above, three past performance references within the past three years, prompt payment terms, name, phone number, and address of your point of contact. SUBMIT QUOTES TO: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Contracting and General Services Division, 500 Gold Avenue, Room 5108, Albuquerque, NM 87103. The official combined synopsis/solicitation is posted at http://ideasec.nbc.gov. In order to receive the award, vendor must be registered at http://www.ccr.gov and at http://ideasec.nbc.gov and https://orca.bpn.gov/. Be prepared with your company's DUNS number (available from Dun and Bradstreet at +1 (555) 000-0000) and your Federal Tax Identification Number (TIN). Amendments to the solicitation will be posted in the same manner as the solicitation; it is your responsibility to monitor the website. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation. Please submit all questions by email to: contact@example.gov. POINT OF CONTACT: Offerors interested in submitting a quotation, or requiring additional information on this solicitation should contact: Daniel J. Garcia, Contracting and General Services Division, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, phone +1 (555) 000-0000, fax +1 (555) 000-0000, email: contact@example.gov.