Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AAC -- Air Armament Center, AAC/PK, 205 West D Avenue, Suite 433, Eglin AFB, FL, 32542-6864

F -- CONDUCT ECOLOGICAL MONITORING TO ASSESS THE EFFECTS OF VARIOUS RESTORATION OPERATIONS WITHIN THE LONGLEAF PINE SANDHILL ECOSYSTEM SOL F08651-00Q0204 DUE 011800 POC SSgt. Amy Cramer, Contract Specialist, Phone 850-882-8553x5203, Fax 850-882-1680, Email cramera@eglin.af.mil -- SSgt. Amy Cramer, Contract Specialist, Phone 850-882-8553x5203, Fax 850-882-1680, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=M&;ProjID=F08651-00Q020 4&LocID=1182. E-MAIL: SSgt. Amy Cramer, cramera@eglin.af.mil. This modification is to replace the synopsis posted on the 17th of December 1999 on the Electronic Posting System, with the following synopsis: The Air Armament Center (AAC), Eglin AFB, FL, intends to award a sole source contract for ecological monitoring to Tall Timbers Research Station, Route 1, Box 678, Tallahassee, FL 32312-9712. This contract will assess the effects of various restoration operations within the longleaf pine sandhill ecosystem for the final year post-treatment data collection using the same methods as precious years to measure responses of avian community to three different hardwood midstory reduction techniques. This study is part of a 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. Emphasis will be on compiling data and analyzing data to prepare final reports. 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. The solicitation number for this announcement is F08651-00Q0204 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 18 January 2000. Bid format is at the discretion of the offeror. Written requests for Offeror Representations and Certifications may be sent to AAC/PKOB, Attn: SSgt Cramer, 205 West D Ave., Ste 541, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6862, or contact SSgt Cramer at (850) 882-8582 x5220. Facsimile requests will be accepted at machine number (850) 882-1680, Attn: SSgt Cramer, AAC/PKOBS. Bids may be mailed or faxed to the address or fax number given above. Posted 12/27/99 (D-SN411483). (0361)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0015 19991229\F-0001.SOL)