Operational Contracts Division, Services Branch, AFDTC/PKOV, 205 West D Avenue, Suite 541, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6862

F -- CONDUCT ECOLOGICAL MONITORING TO ASSESS THE EFFECTS OF VARIOUS RESTORATION OPERATIONS WITHIN THE LONGLEAF PINE SANDHILL ECOSYSTEM SOL F08651-99-Q0051 DUE 092598 POC Contact Brynda New, Contract Specialist (850)882-4967x5228, Lincoln C. Hochmuth, Contracting Officer (850) 882-4802 x5263 The Air Force Development Test Center (AFDTC), Eglin AFB, FL, intends to award a contract for ecological monitoring to assess the effects of various restoration operations within the longleaf pine sandhill ecosystem to continue third year post-treatment data collection using the same methods as previous years to measure responses of avian community to three different hardwood midstory reduction techniques. This study is part of larger, on-going, cooperative scientific experiment to evaluate different longleaf pine restoration techniques on Eglin AFB. Specific objectives to be accomplished include collection of information and data on: winter foraging behavior and ecology of birds on experimental treatment areas, species composition and relative abundance of mixed species foraging flocks during winter, and the abundance of breeding birds on experimental treatment plots. Other work to include assisting in the monitoring of vegetation and insects, and the collection of soil samples in study plots. Collaboration and cooperation with other researchers from the Nature Conservancy, University of Florida, and Eglin AFB are also involved in this restoration experiment. The Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) for this acquisition is 0851 ($5.0 million). Please identify whether you are a large or small business based on this SIC code. This is a contemplated sole source to Tall Timbers, Tallahassee, FL 32312-9712. The solicitation number for this announcement is F08651-99Q0051 and is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR 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. 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; 52-212-3, 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 2:00 P.M. CST on 10 Sep 1998. Bid format is at the discretion of the offeror. Written requests for Offeror Representations and Certifications may be sent to AFDTC/PKOB, Attn: Brynda New, 205 West D Ave., Ste 541, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6862, or contact Brynda New at 850-882-4967 x5228. Facsimile requests will be accepted at machine number (850) 882-4916, Attn: Brynda New, AFDTC/PKOB. Bids may be mailed or faxed to the address or fax number given above. See Numbered Note 22. Posted 09/11/98 (W-SN248546). (0254)

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