SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Audit of Lassen N.F. Collection Officers
- Notice Date
- 11/28/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 541219
— Other Accounting Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, R-5 Sierra Cascade Province (Lassen Plumas and Modoc NF's), 2550 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA, 96130
- ZIP Code
- 96130
- Solicitation Number
- 27881
- Response Due
- 12/16/2005
- Archive Date
- 12/31/2005
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- COMMERCIAL COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION (Updated through FAC 2005-03) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 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 requisition number #27881 and issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-03. This is a small business set-aside with an associated NAICS code of 541219 and small business size standard of $7 million. Item # Item Quantity Unit Price Total Cost 1 Audit of Lassen NF Collection Officers 1 Location Work to be completed at the Lassen National Forest Supervisors Office located in Susanville, California. Additionally, auditors will likely need to travel to the District Offices. The district offices are Almanor Ranger District in Chester, CA, Hat Creek Ranger District in Fall River Mills, CA, and Eagle Lake Ranger District in Susanville, CA. Description Of Work The Lassen National Forest Supervisors Office is seeking a contractor to perform a complete audit of all Collection Officers on the Forest. Work will include a review of findings on each officer and recommendations on those findings. There are approximately 10-15 Collection Officers on the Lassen National Forest. A report of findings will include but is not limited to: List types of collections audited for each officer. Report all types of recording logs. Report of authorization letters. Report of turning in monies (frequency). Report of monthly balances, inventories, and property transfers. Report of safekeeping requirements. Report of supervision audits. Judy Maddox will be responsible for assisting auditors with any problems or questions they may have while performing work. Period of Performance & Estimated Start Date Auditors have two choices for period of performance to complete the audit. The audit may take place between 1/3/2005 ? 1/18-2005 or 1/30/2005 ? 2/10/2005. The Awardee will receive a notice to proceed for either 1/3/2005 or 1/30/2005. Successful awardee will not be given both time periods to complete the audit. Please specify in offer which time period you plan to complete the audit. No preference will be given based on selected time period. The provision ?52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial?, applies to this acquisition and the following are provided as an addenda to this provision. The criteria outlined in description of work, along with any additional criteria documented prior/during the audit will be used to determine acceptability of end product. If audit is unacceptable awardee will be required to re-perform work at no additional cost the government. The provision ?52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items? does not apply to this acquisition, however the following evaluation procedures shall be used in the selection of a contractor. The evaluation factors to be used in award determination for this solicitation are: 1. Price 2. Relevant Past Performance ? As it relates to: Knowledge of standard budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, and policies. Ability to analyze and prepare budget data and spreadsheets. 3. Knowledge of Forest Service Budget/Finance Experience These three factors will be weighted approximately equal. Please submit a list of relevant jobs/contracts within the last three years. Provide a brief description of the job, explaining its relevancy, along with contact names and phone numbers. Contractors currently doing business with the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and potential vendors are required to register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) System. You will need to visit the CCR website (http://www.ccr.gov/) as soon as possible in order to compete for this solicitation. All offerors must provide a completed copy of ?52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications ? Commercial Items?. The offeror must have completed their annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. DUNS Number:___________________TIN Number:___________________ FAR Clause ?52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions ? Commercial Items? applies to this acquisition and includes the following addenda to this clause incorporated in full or by reference. FAR Clause ?52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders ? Commercial Items? and the following clauses were selected as applicable to the acquisition: (5)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). (14) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). (15) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (June 2004) (E.O. 13126). (16) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). (17) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002) (E.O. 11246). (19) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). (31) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003)(31 U.S.C. 3332). (34) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a). (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (May 1989) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (5) 52.222-47, SCA Minimum Wages and Fringe Benefits Applicable to Successor Contract Pursuant to Predecessor Contractor Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) (May 1989) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). The date, time and place offers are due is 12/16/2005 by 4:30 pm local time at Sierra Cascade Province Acquisitions, Lassen National Forest, 2550 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA 96130. Attn: Leif Contact Leif Shjeflo for information regarding this solicitation at telephone number 530-252-6479.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Susanville, CA
- Record
- SN00938147-W 20051130/051128211625 (fbodaily.com)
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