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B -- ECOLOGICAL MONITORING TO ASSESS THE EFFECTS OF VARIOUS RESTORATION TECHNIQUES WITHIN THE LONGLEAF PINE SANDHILL ECOSYSTEM SOL F08651-98-Q-0906 DUE 031198 POC Contact Lisa Sholar, Contract Specialist, (850) 882-4961 x 5233, Shawn C Roberts, Contracting Officer, (850) 882-3519 x 5231 The Air Forces Development Test Center (AFDTC), Eglin AFB FL, intends to award a contract for ecological monitoring to asses the effects of various restoration techniques within the longleaf pine sandhill ecosystem. This is the 6th year of a 7 year effort. This is a contemplated sole source to University of Florida, Department of Wildlife and Ecology & Conservation, P O Box 110430, Gainsville, FL 32611. The solicitation number for this announcement is F08651-98-Q-0906 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) for this acquisition is 0851 ($5M). Please identify whether you are a large or small business based on this SIC Code. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-42. The following FAR clauses apply to this synopsis/solicitation: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial; 52.212-2, Evaluation-Certifications-Commercial Items (Evaluation will be based solely on price); 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Offerors must submit a completed copy of the Representations and Certifications with their offer); 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. Bids must be submitted no later than 4:00 P. M. CST on 11 March 1998. Bid Certifications may be sent to AFDTC/PKOV, Attn: Lisa Sholar, 205 West D Ave., Suite 541, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6862, or contact Lisa Sholar, at (850) 882-4961 ext 5233. For those companies with facsimile capability, request for solicitation sets will be accepted at machine number (850) 882-4916, Attn: Lisa Sholar/AFDTC/PKOV. Bids may be mailed or faxed to the address or fax number given above. See Numbered Note 22. (0055)

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