Otter Creek NNIP service

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. Solicitation AG-52B1-S-16-0022 is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), to perform Non-Native Invasive Plant removal services on the Tell City Ranger District, County of Crawford, IN, on the Hoosier National Forest. The contractor will remove or reduce the vigor and size of invasive plant populations, thereby minimizing the threat to native plant communities and wildlife. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 115310 and the size standard is $7.5mil. Pricing and technical information will be submitted to: Roger Manning, USDA Forest Service, 811 Constitution Ave, Bedford, IN 47421. NO FAX QUOTES WILL BE ACCEPTED. E-mail quotes are acceptable at [email protected]. Service Wage Rates are applicable. Quotes must include vendor's TIN (Tax Identification Number) and DUNS number. Vendors must be registered in SAMS (www.sams.gov) Quotes must include a completed copy of (FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items, paragraphs (c) through (m). If the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn. gov., submit only paragraph (b) from the provisions and a DUNS number. (FAR) 52.212-2 Evaluation, Commercial Items is applicable with the following factors used to evaluate quotes: Price, technical conformity to specifications, and past performance. Clauses indicated on a separate attachment. Quotes are due April 21, 2016 at 11:00a.m. Eastern Time.