This is a Request for proposals for Solicitation No. AG-0116-S-05-0038. THIS IS A TOTAL HUBZONE SETASIDE> The purpose of this contract is pre-commercial thinning of approximately 246 acres of conifer reproduction that is approximately 32 to 42 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 Prince of Wales Isand, Southeast Alaska, in six different locations: The area near Thorne Bay; The Sal Creek drainage; Ratz Harbor; Luck Lake: Sarkar Lake; Staney Creek. All project areas are accessible by road or possibly atv on closed roads subject to the contract. Read the solicitation for complete access details. The performance period is 70 days for 191 acres of items and 25 days for 55 acres of items. Read solicitation for complete details.

The solicitation will be posted on FedBizOpps website on or about August 17, 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 907.228.6241. Fax requests should reference solicitation AG-0116-S-05-0038. Telephone requests will not be honored. Offers will be due approximately 30 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.

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