SOLICITATION NOTICE
C -- Reannouncement: OMB Circular A-76 Commercial Activities Study of Soil Conservation Technican Services in Georgia
- Notice Date
- 6/23/2003
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Georgia State Office, Federal Building, Box 13 335 E. Hancock Avenue, Athens, GA, 30601-2769
- ZIP Code
- 30601-2769
- Solicitation Number
- NRCS-16-GA-03
- Response Due
- 8/6/2003
- Archive Date
- 12/31/2003
- Point of Contact
- Carolyn Adams, Contract Specialist, Phone 706-546-2062, Fax 706-546-2157,
- E-Mail Address
-
carolyn.adams@ga.nrcs.usda.gov
- Description
- This is a Reannouncement of an acquisition previously announced under Category R in Sources Sought Notices as NRCS-7-GA-03 with anticipated release in May 2003. The purpose of this Reannouncement is twofold. First, offerors are notified that this acquisition, which is being conducted in accordance with OMB Circular A-76, is being transitioned to a Streamlined Competition under the procedures of the Revised OMB Circular A-76, dated May 29, 2003. Certain deviations may be incorporated, as approved by OMB, for retention of the previous cost rules or procedures. Second, a determination has been made that the studied services are subject to the Brooks Act, and the procedure for procurement of Architect-Engineer Services will be employed. The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking qualified A&E firms to provide soil conservation technician services in the NRCS offices in LBU1, Carroll, Coweta, Gordon, Lamar, Pickens and Walker Counties in Georgia. In accordance with OMB Circular A-76 and the Brooks Act, the most qualified firm as determined by the ranking of the A&E Evaluation Board will be asked to provide a cost proposal based on the performance of these functions. This cost proposal will be compared with the Government's costs to perform the above services. This proposal will not result in a contract if Government performance is determined to be more cost advantageous. These services are currently provided by Government personnel. Major components of this work include: preparing and assisting in the preparation of formal conservation plans in accordance with the National Planning Procedures Handbook (NPPH), the Field Office Technical Guide (FOTG), and all associated manuals and handbooks that support these documents; preparing contracts for program funding, contract modifications, contract payment applications, and supporting documentation; performing conservation practice field investigations, surveys, design, construction layout, and final inspection of practice installation, documenting practice application according to policy and procedure; and coordinating activities with other federal, state, and local units of government and private groups and organizations. Any contract resulting from this solicitation will have a one-year base period and four one-year options. This solicitation will not be restricted to any group or business size. The NAICS Code is 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. The formal notice requesting interested parties to submit their SF-254s and SF255s will be posted on or around July 7, 2003 at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. The selection criteria for this acquisition are: (1) Professional Qualifications, (2) Specialized experience and technical competence, (3) Capacity to accomplish work, (4) Past Performance, (5) Location in the area and knowledge of the locality of the project. All questions must be directed to the contracting officer via email at carolyn.adams@ga.usda.gov, by facsimile to 706-546-2157, or by letter to Carolyn Adams, Contracting Officer, USDA-NRCS, 355 E. Hancock Avenue, Room 225, Athens, GA 30601. No questions will be accepted by telephone. The anticipated date for receipt of SF-254s and SF-255s is on or about August 7, 2003. The U. S. Government reserves the right to retain the work in-house and make no contract award.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Carroll, Coweta, Gordon, Lamar, Pickens and Walker Counties in Georgia
- Country: USA
- Country: USA
- Record
- SN00354375-W 20030625/030623213400 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
-
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