Norman Fuels Reduction (Phase3) - Eastern Red Cedar Tree Removal, Lake Thunde

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Phase 3 Norman Fuels Reduction Service
The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), Oklahoma-Texas Area Office, has a requirement for the mechanical removal of trees at Lake Thunderbird State Park located east of Norman in Cleveland County, Oklahoma to reduce the fuel accumulation. The work to be performed is described below. This notice is not a request for proposals/quotations and the information presented in this announcement will not obligate the Bureau of Reclamation in any manner.

Description:
The objective of this effort is to acquire services to mechanically masticate of live eastern red cedar trees in designated areas within Lake Thunderbird State Park for purposes of fuel reduction. The scope of the work is for approximately 3,720 acres, which includes a base acreage and optional acreage.

NAICS And Size Standard:
The NAICS code for this project is 115310 (Exception 2) with a small business size standard of $34 Million.

Competition:
Solicitation 140R6025R0007 is anticipated to be conducted as a total small business set aside. It is anticipated that this will be a firm fixed price, stand-alone contract with options.

Solicitation Release Date:
All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. A free, electronic copy of the solicitation will be available on or about April 29th at https://www.sam.gov/. Once logged in, type in the Solicitation Number "140R6025R0007 the Keyword / Solicitation # field. This project will use a best value process in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) FAR 13.5 and Part 12. All questions and comments must be submitted in writing via e-mail to Terra Warren at twarren@usbr.gov.

System for Award Management (SAM, www.sam.gov):
The System for Award Management (SAM) is a recently implemented Federal Government owned-and-operated FREE web site that consolidates the capabilities in Central Contractor Registration (CCR)/Federal Register (FedReg), Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA), and Excluded Parties List System (EPLS). Offerors must be successfully registered in SAM prior to submission of proposals, in order to be considered for a Government contract award. If you had an active record in CCR, you have an active record in SAM.

Point-of-Contact for Questions: The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is Terra Warren, email: twarren@usbr.gov. Any communications regarding this procurement must be made in writing and forwarded via email and must identify the solicitation number, company name, address, email address, phone number including area code, and point of contact. Emails shall be addressed to the Contract Specialist and cc the Contracting Officer.

Note: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (SOLICITATION), AN INVITATION FOR BID (IFB), NOR IS IT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ). It is not to be construed as a commitment by the requesting party to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals, bids, or quotes. No award will be made because of this Notice. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this Notice. This Notice is strictly for compliance with FAR Subpart 5.2. As a result of this Notice, the Government may issue a competitive solicitation; however, should such requirements materialize, no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to the Notice (e.g. use of such information as either part of its evaluation process or in developing specifications for any subsequent requirement).

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