The USDA Forest Service is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation as a request for quote (RFQ). This procurement is being issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under solicitation number 129JGP19Q0124. The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-03. The Government anticipates issuing a single firm fixed price (FFP) contract award. The North American Industrial Classification Standard (NAICS) 115310, Support Activities for Forestry - Fuels Management Services, with a small business size standard of $19.0 million apply to this procurement.

Period of Performance:
This contract will be for a period of 365 calendar days from the date of issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

Contracting Office:
USDA Forest Service
Central California Acquisition Service Area (CCASA)
631 Coyote Street
Nevada City, CA 95959

Provisions:
The following provisions apply to this acquisition:
FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (OCT 2018)
FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (OCT 2014)
FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (OCT 2018)

Clauses:
The following clauses apply to this acquisition:
FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (OCT 2018)
FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (MAY 2019)

Additional terms and conditions are contained within the attached solicitation documents.

Site Visit:
There will be no formal tour of the contract area; however, bidders are urged to inspect work areas prior to submission of a bid. Only by a physical inspection of the work areas can the bidder become aware of existing conditions.

Submission of Quotes:
Quotes must be submitted in accordance with FAR provisions at 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (OCT 2018) and the instructions set forth in this solicitation.

Quotes:
All Quotes must be received by the Contracting Officer no later than 3:00 PM (PDT) on Thursday August 22, 2019 to the following email address listed below:

Point of Contact (POC):
Craig A. Ericson, Contracting Officer
[email protected]
(530) 478-6142, fax: (530) 478-6126

Technical Point of Contact (POC)
Karen Newsted, Beckwourth Ranger District Culturist
[email protected]
(530) 836-7153