Tree Planting Service - Nimrod Lake Area

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number and a statement that the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-94. Set Aside, NAICS Code & Size Standard: This solicitation is set-aside for Small Business. The NAICS Code 115310 and the applicable size standard is $7,500,000.00. A list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure: Please see attached quote schedule beginning on page ___4__. Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: This requirement is to perform Nimrod Lake area tree planting services for the Corps of Engineers Nimrod/Blue Mountain Project Office, Arkansas, Area of Responsibility in accordance with the PWS. Date(s) and place(s) of delivery/acceptance and FOB point: CLINs 0001-0005 will have a period of performance of 2 Jan 18 - 16 Mar 18 to complete the required work. This performance period is not negotiable as the seedlings are required to be planted during this seasonal period. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the provision. Offerors are also required to submit a completed copy of the Request for Quotation cover page on page __1_, and a completed copy of the pricing schedule beginning on page __4___. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, is not applicable to this solicitation. Award will be made solely on price. Offerors are required to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its quote. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5 (Deviation), Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this 3 acquisition. Please see the Clauses Incorporated By Reference section for additional FAR Clauses applicable to this acquisition. No site visit will be scheduled for this requirement. Offerors are highly encouraged to visit the areas identified in the maps and grid coordinates to ensure a clear understanding of the scope of work. The nominated Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Jesse Palmer, at 501- 324-6868 for questions pertaining to the PWS. Quotes are due on 1 September 2017 at 2:00 pm CST. Email submission of quotations is required. Quotes are preferred to be provided in .pdf format Required Documents to Submit 1. Request for Quotation cover page (signed) 2. Completed (filled in) Provisions and Clauses as applicable 3. Quote Schedule with unit prices and total prices 4. Signed Amendments (if applicable) EMAIL: joseph.d.sherwood@usace.army.mil If you have any questions regarding this solicitation, please contact Joseph Sherwood at 501-340-1271 or submit an email to the email above.