S--USACE - Wilmington District Abutment Clearing and Herbicide Application B. Everett Jordan Dam

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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This notice is being posted as an avenue to provide Request for Quotes, W912PM-13-T-0012. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.202 (a) (13), Exceptions to publicizing contract actions, there will not be a pre-solicitation notice posted for this required action. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This solicitation is reserved exclusively for small business concerns. The solicitation number is W912PM-13-T-0012, and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The NAICS code is 561730 with a small business size standard of $7,000,000. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-65. Description of Requirement: The Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers requests the procurement and delivery of services to Cut and drop-in-place or mulch as directed all woody vegetation and brush, and apply herbicide to the same, located on three (3) bench slope abutments adjacent to the Jordan Dam Visitor Assistance Center (VAC) overlook and Jordan Dam spillway. The Contractor shall commence work under this contract within TEN (10) calendar days after the Contractor receives the award documents. The Contractor shall complete the entire work ready for use not later than Forty-Five (45) calendar days after issuance award in accordance with attached scope of work. This Request for Quote incorporates the following provisions and clauses: The full text clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.acquisition.gov/far or http://farsite.hill.af.mil. 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations In Clauses 252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contractor Registration Alternate A 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--commercial items 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (complete and return with quote) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons, Alternate I 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration 52.233-3, Protest after Award 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.204-7004 Alt A, Central Contractor Registration, Alternate A 252.211-7003, Item Identification & Evaluation 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. PARTIES INTERESTED IN RESPONDING TO THIS RFQ may submit their Quote in accordance with standard commercial practice (i.e. Quote form, letterhead, etc.) and MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Solicitation number; offeror's complete mailing and remittance addresses; discount terms, DUNS number, and Tax Identification Number. Any questions regarding this solicitation MUST be submitted in writing (fax or email) to the point of contact below. In accordance with FAR 52.204-99 (Deviation), prospective awardee shall be registered and active in the SAM database prior to any award of a contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the Internet at http://www.acquisition.gov or by calling +1 (555) 000-0000. QUOTES ARE DUE NOT LATER THAN 3:00PM, EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME, 6 March 2013. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUOTES ELECTRONICALLY. They may also be submitted on US Mail, courier service, or hand-delivered to the attention of the Contract Specialist, Michael Mullen at +1 (555) 000-0000. The completed Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-3) or Notation that company is registered in SAM (https://www.sam.gov) must be submitted along with each Quote. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.This announcement and written request for Quote constitutes the only Request for Quote that will be made for this requirement. Electronic Quotes are now being accepted via email; contact@example.gov.