This is a Request for Quotes for Solicitation No. AG-0116-S-05-0029. The purpose of this contract is pre-commercial thinning of approximately 62 acres of conifer reproduction that is approximately 38 to 46 years old. This contract is in support of a Forest Service young growth study to discover better ways to manage OLDER young growth stands for wildlife and other resource values. Treatment methods will include felling, girdling, and two different types of slash treatment. Potential quoters should review the solicitation well as this is different from the standard thinning contract usually performed on the Tongass.

The project area is located on Ketchikan Misty Ranger District (KMRD), Southeast Alaska, in three different locations on Revillagidado Island (Revilla): Northwest side of Revilla Island on the north shore of Gedney Bay; Northwest side of Revilla Island on the northwest shore of Neets Bay; West side of Revilla Island, in Traitors Cove on the north shore of Margaret Lake. All project areas are accessible by boat or plane only. Read the solicitation for complete access details. The performance period is 45 days.

The solicitation will be posted on FedBizOpps website on or about July 18, 2005 for viewing and printing. Potential offerors are requested to the solicitation from the Internet if at all possible. Alternatively, a hard copy of the solicitation documents may be requested via fax at 907.228.6254. Fax requests should reference solicitation AG-0116-S-05-0029. Telephone requests will not be honored. Offers will be due approximately 15 calendar days after the solicitation issue date. AUTOMATIC NOTIFICATION: By registering to receive notification on posted synopses, you will be automatically notified via email of any changes to the project. To register, select ‘Register to Receive Notification’ and follow the steps. Follow the same procedure for EACH project. PLAN HOLDERS LISTS: The Interested Vendors List (IVL) has replaced the plan Holders Lists that was previously available with solicitation packages. Access the IVL for all projects through the FedBizOpps website. To register as an interested vendor, select ‘Register as an Interested Vendor’ and follow the steps. Follow this procedure for EACH project of interest. Use the Register as Interested Vendor option to add your company name to the IVL and then view or print the IVL by selecting ‘View List of Interested Vendors’ for each project.

In order to receive any contract award, Vendors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). To register your firm in the CCR system, go to: http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423 or 269-961-5757. To register your firm in the ORCA system, go to: http://www.bpn.gov. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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