Emergency Tree Removal work for NCR

The RFQ is for oral solicitations to contract for emergency tree removal work IAW RFO FAR Part 12.201 Solicitation procedures. 12.201-1 Simplified procedures. (c) Method. To promote competition to the maximum extent practicable— (2) For acquisitions at or below the SAT, the contracting officer may choose to solicit quotations directly from suppliers.

When soliciting directly- (i) Post a presolicitation notice in the GPE according to subpart 5.1, unless an exception in 5.101(b) applies; (ii) Solicit quotations from at least three sources; and (iii) Whenever practicable, solicit quotations from two sources not included in the previous solicitation. The Contracting officer intends to solicit quotations from 3 or more vendors for the emergency storm clean up on the National Mall and various other areas in Washington, DC.