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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 25, 2003 FBO #0573
SOLICITATION NOTICE

C -- Reannouncement of A-76 Activities Study of Soil Conservation Technician Services in Idaho

Notice Date
6/23/2003
 
Notice Type
Solicitation Notice
 
Contracting Office
Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Idaho State Office, 9173 West Barnes Drive, Suite C, Boise, ID, 83709-1574
 
ZIP Code
83709-1574
 
Solicitation Number
NRCS-19-ID-03
 
Archive Date
9/1/2003
 
Point of Contact
Janis Stanton, Contract Specialist, Phone 208-378-5710, Fax 208-378-5735,
 
E-Mail Address
janis.stanton@id.usda.gov
 
Description
This is a Reannouncement of an acquisition previously announced under Classification Code R as Solicitation # NRCS-ID-03-11 dated April 16, 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 Central Idaho. 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. These services include but are not limited to: (1) assisting agricultural producers and others by collecting natural resource data; (2) assessing natural resource problems, (3) providing and reviewing alternatives; (4) writing conservation plans that include agronomic and engineering practices such as terraces, waterways, grass seedings, fences, pipelines, dams and windbreaks; (5) modifying or preparing conservation practice designs; (6) applying accepted conservation practices; (7) preparing documentation and reports; (8) conducting training and informational presentations; and, (9) coordinating/communicating with conservationists, engineers, customers and other NRCS personnel and partners. The contract would require the placement of contractor personnel at NRCS offices to service the following Counties: Elmore, Gooding, Camas, Jerome, Twin Falls, Cassia, Minidoka, Power, Bingham, Oneida, Franklin, Lincoln, Blaine, Caribou and Bear Lake. 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. NAICS Code: is 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. The formal notice requesting interested parties to submit their SF-254s and 255s will be posted on or around July 8, 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) Knowledge of the locality of the project. All questions must be directed to the contracting officer in writing by e-mail at Janis.Stanton@id.usda.gov, by facsimile to 208-378-5735, or by letter to Janis Stanton, Contracting Officer, USDA-NRCS, 9173 W. Barnes Dr., Ste. C, Boise, ID 83709. No questions will be accepted by telephone. The anticipated date for receipt of SF-254s and SF-255s is on or about August 6, 2003. The U. S. Government reserves the right to retain the work in-house and make no contract award.
 
Place of Performance
Address: Elmore, Gooding, Camas, Jerome, Twin Falls, Cassia, Minidoka, Power, Bingham, Oneida, Franklin, Lincoln, Blaine, Caribou and Bear Lake Counties, Idaho.
Country: USA
 
Record
SN00354381-W 20030625/030623213404 (fbodaily.com)
 
Source
FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
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