SOLICITATION NOTICE
C -- OMB Circular A-76 Commercial Activities Study of Soil Conservation Technician Services in Maryland
- Notice Date
- 6/23/2003
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Maryland State Office, 339 Busch's Frontage Road, Suite 301, Annapolis, MD, 21401-5534
- ZIP Code
- 21401-5534
- Solicitation Number
- NRCS-14-MD-03
- Response Due
- 7/7/2003
- Archive Date
- 7/22/2003
- Point of Contact
- Denise Darby, Contract Specialist, Phone 301-504-2312, Fax 301-504-2291, - Rhonda Tyndall, Contract Specialist, Phone 302-678-4163, Fax 302-678-0843,
- E-Mail Address
-
denise.darby@ea.nrcs.usda.gov, rhonda.tyndall@de.usda.gov
- Description
- This requirement was previously announced under Classification R as Solicitation # NRCS-6-MD-03 dated April 4, 2003. The purpose of this announcement 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 at NRCS offices throughout the state of Maryland. In accordance with OMB Circular A-76, the FAR 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 for 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. Government personnel currently provide these services. Major functions of this work include gathering resources data to assist landowners in identifying resource conservation needs, assisting in the development of complex conservation plans with landowners to address resource concerns, assisting landowners with the design, layout and inspection of completed conservation practices, provide training to other Service Center employees, developing land treatment contracts utilizing existing USDA and other federal, state, and local cost-share programs, and providing annual follow-up on existing contracts. Assistance provided will include working cooperatively with local NRCS field office staff, local conservation district, private organizations, and other federal, state, and local partner agencies. Additional duties include assisting with conducting public education and information activities. An effective knowledge of engineering design, surveying, global positioning systems, and computer use are among the requirements to perform these services. Any contract resulting from this solicitation will have a one-year base period and four one-year options. This solicitation will not be restricted any group or business size. NAICS Code is 541990, All Other Professionals, Scientific, and Technical Services. The formal notice requesting interested parties to submit their SF-254s and 255s 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 the work, 4) Past Performance, 5) Location in the area and knowledge of the locality of the project. All questions about this acquisition must be directed to the contracting officer in writing by e-mail at denise.darby@ea.nrcs.usda.gov or by facsimile to 301-504-2291 or to the contract specialist at rhonda.tyndall@de.usda.gov, by facsimile to 302-678-0843, or by mail. No questions will be accepted by telephone. The date for receipt of SF-254s and SF-255s is on or about August 4, 2003. The Government reserves the right to retain the work in-house and make no contract award.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Throughout the State of Maryland
- Record
- SN00354417-W 20030625/030623213429 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
-
FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
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