F -- Botany Surveys

The Gifford Pinchot National Forest is soliciting prospective contractors for Botanical Surveys to be performed on the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District. The surveys are intended to find the presence or absence of target species and special habitats, their locations and an ecological description of the areas surveyed in compliance with the project t specifications. There are approximately 1800 acres for which the surveys will be performed. Contract performance period for this project will be 60 days with work starting on or about July 24, 2006. The NAICS code for this project is 541710 with a corresponding size standard of 500 employees. This project will be procured as a 100% Small Business Set-aside. The estimated date of issuance for the solicitation is June 27, 2006. Contract will be awarded to the offeror presenting the best value to the Forest Service based upon, among other factors, price, experience, and past performance. Prospective contractors and subcontractors are requested to self-register below to receive notification of any postings concerning this project. The solicitation, and any amendments, will be made available at this Internet site. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered by the Forest Service.