Provide Tree Thinning and Vegetation Removal Servi 140P5126Q0050

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format outlined in FAR Subpart 12.202. Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. The National Park Service, Contracting Operations East (ConOps East) has a requirement to Provide removal of hazardous vegetation from roadsides and the removal and disposal of hazardous trees throughout Mammoth Cave National Park., Mammoth Cave, Kentucky in accordance with the attached statement of work. This solicitation is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 dated March 13, 2026. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561730; Landscaping Services, with a small business size standard of $9,500,000.00. The Product Service Code (PSC) is F014: Natural Resources/conservation- Tree Thinning. In accordance with FAR Subpart 28, a certificate of insurance is required, and coverage must be at a minimum of: $50,000 per person; $100,000 per occurrence; and $100,000 per property. The insurance certificate must be submitted within 10 calendar days of receipt of the award. The contractor must have current Representation and Certifications in SAM.gov, submitted with quote. The Government contemplates the award of a single Firm-Fixed Price Contract using the best value - Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures. All eligible and responsible sources may submit a quote, which if timely received, shall be considered by the Agency. Companies must have valid Unique Entity Identifier and be registered with System for Award Management (www.sam.gov). SAM.gov offers free services. An offeror must ensure that they are self-certified under NAICS Code 561730 in the Representations and Certifications portion of SAM.gov. The basis of award is the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Award will be made to the responsible respondent pursuant to FAR subpart 9.1. SITE VISIT A site is scheduled for August 05, 2026, 09:00am Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). See attachment 0005 for RSVP information.

The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to questions received in response to the solicitation and extend the due date for receipt of quotes. Questions and answers are provided as attachment 0006. The due date for receipt of quotes is extended through August 17, 2026, 1:00pm Eastern Time.