Ouachita NF Grounds Maintenance

The Ouachita National Forest has a requirement to perform grounds maintenance at a number of sites/areas as further detailed in the Schedule of Items and Performance Work Statement. It is anticipated this solicitation will result in multiple awards on the basis of technical capability, past performance, and price as best meets the needs of the Government. The proposed contracts will have a base period, which runs through March 31, 2019, and four option years, which if exercised could extend contract performance through March 31, 2023. There is no guarantee that any options will be exercised by the Government. The USDA Forest Service encourages the participation of small, disadvantaged, service disabled veteran, and women owned business enterprises. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561730 and the small business size standard is $7.5 million. The solicitation for this project will be available only through the Federal Business Opportunities website www.fbo.gov. The proposed contract is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. All responsible, qualified small businesses may submit an offer which will be considered by the Forest Service. Refer to page 16 of the solicitation for detailed instructions. Performance of these contracts is subject to the Service Contract Act. Offerors are encouraged to visit the Department of Labor Wage Determinations Online website (www.wdol.gov) to determine prevailing wage rates in applicable Arkansas counties of performance prior to submitting an offer. All Offerors shall be registered at the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) to be eligible for award. The solicitation for this project will be available only through the Federal Business Opportunities website www.fbo.gov. All questions pertaining to this solicitation must be submitted in writing to Latricia Robbins at lrobbins@fs.fed.us. UPDATED 02/22/2018 A revised solicitation package is attached to correct some errors / omissions. The Jessieville District Ranger office and work center have been added. Additonally, to clarify confusion over mower weight / size restrictions: those limits ONLY apply to work within close proximity to government property that could be more readily damaged during the use of larger equipment, which could be more difficult to control in tight quarters. The due date has NOT been extended. UPDATED 03/01/2018 A revised page #132 has been issued to include the Lake Sylvia Recreation Area to that section of the solicitation (Attachement H). The due date has NOT been extended. UPDATED 03/06/2018 Proposals shall be submitted electronically to lrobbins@fs.fed.us Mailed/delivered proposals may be sent to her at 100 Reserve St. Hot Springs, AR 71901... NOT the Jackson, MS address. FAX proposals will not be accepted. The due date nas NOT been extended.