1202SA23Q9809.pdf

QUOTER’S COPY

(Ref. 48 CFR 1) Issuing Office:

National Interagency Fire Center USDA/Forest Service, Contracting Owyhee Building, MS 1100 3833 S. Development Ave.

Boise, ID 83705-5354 Quotes are Solicited for:

Smokejumper Program Consulting Services

Solicitation:

1202SA23Q9809

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO ALL PROSPECTIVE QUOTERS

Quotes shall be emailed to the Contracting Officer, Gwen Boyle at Gwendolynn.Boyle@usda.gov, by the closing date and time stated on the SF-1449.

The Contractor shall complete/submit the following as part of its quote:

1. SF 1449, Blocks 17a (including Unique Entity ID (UEI)) and 30a-30c;

2. Fill in the appropriate information requested in B, Schedule of Item and C.14, Contractor Authorized Signatures; and

3. Provide supporting documents to Section E.1 - 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors, in conjunction with Sections E.5 - 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment, E.6 - 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, and E.8 - 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

This solicitation neither commits the Government to pay any cost incurred in the submission of the quote or in making necessary studies or designs for preparing the quote, nor to contract for services or supplies. Any cost incurred in anticipation of a task order shall be at the Contractor’s own risk.

Contractors shall e-mail questions to Gwen Boyle, at Gwendolynn.Boyle@usda.gov, no later than 9 August 2023 at 1400 MDT.

“The policy of the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, family status, and/or political affiliation.” Persons believing they have been discriminated against in any Forest Service related activity should write to: Chief, Forest Service, USDA, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090.

mailto:Gwendolynn.Boyle@usda.gov

Solicitation No. 1202SA23Q9809 Smokejumper Program Consulting Services i

A SF1449 .......................................................................................................... A-1

B SCHEDULE OF ITEMS (CONTINUED) ......................................................... B-1

C CONTRACT CLAUSES ................................................................................. C-1

C.1 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) ............................. C-1

C.2 52.204-13 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) .................................. C-1

C.3 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) ..................................................................................................... C-1

C.4 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) ............................................................................... C-1

C.5 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Dec 2022) Deviation 2017-1 (Aug 2017) .................... C-1

C.6 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Jun 2023) Deviation 2017-1, Deviation Apr 2020, and Deviation Dec 2022 ........................................................................................ C-1

C.7 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) ............................................ C-1

C.8 52.252-6 Authorized Deviation in Clauses (Nov 2020) ................................ C-10

C.9 AGAR 452.204-70, Modification for Contract Closeout (Deviation Jul 2022) ...................................................................................................... C-11

C.10 48 CFR 452.224-70 Confidentiality of Information (Feb 1988) ..................... C-11

C.11 Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) – Treasury Invoicing System ................. C-12

C.12 Whistleblower Rights and Reprisal Protection ............................................. C-13

C.13 Contractor Authorized Signatures ................................................................ C-14

D CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS ..................... D-1

D.1 Performance Work Statement. ....................................................................... D-1

D.2 Department of Labor, General Wage Determination No 2015–5393, Revision No. 20, Dated 7/19/2023, 8 Pages ............................................................... D-11 ii

E SOLICITATION PROVISIONS ....................................................................... E-1

E.1 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Mar 2023) (Tailored) ....................................................................... E-1

E.2 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) ........ E-5

E.3 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) ................................... E-6

E.4 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services- Representation (Oct 2020) .............................................................................. E-9

E.5 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (Tailored) ....................................................................... E-9

E.6 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Dec 2022) Deviations (Jul 2020 and Oct 2022) ............................................................................................... E-10

E.7 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (Jul 1990) (Tailored).................................... E-30

E.8 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020) ............................ E-30

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10. THIS ACQUISITION ISCODE

REQUEST FOR

QUOTE (RFQ)

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

13b. RATING

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION STANDARD

(NAICS):

SMALL BUSINESS

08/23/2023 1400 MT

08/02/2023

208-954-6513GWENDOLYNN BOYLE

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INFORMATION CALL:

FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIMEb. TELEPHONE NUMBERa. NAME

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

1202SA23Q9809

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

1 2 1093044OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

TELEPHONE NO.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

BOISE ID 83705-5354

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INCIDENT PROCUREMENT AVIATION BRANC

15. DELIVER TO

BOISE ID 83705-5354

3833 S DEVELOPMENT AVE

9. ISSUED BY

7.

2. CONTRACT NO.

EFFECTIVE DATE

$24.5

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW

ISSUE DATE

DELIVERY FOR FREE ON BOARD

(FOB) DESTINATION UNLESS

BLOCK IS MARKED

11.

SEE SCHEDULEX

12. DISCOUNT TERMS THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED

ORDER UNDER THE DEFENSE

PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a.

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

8(A)

INCIDENT PROCUREMENT AVIATION BRANC

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

24.

AMOUNT

23.

UNIT PRICE

22.

UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

U. S. Forest Service Smokejumper Program Consulting Services Period of Performance: 10/01/2023 to 09/30/2024

1000 Base Period, Consulting Services (see B, Schedule of Items (Continued))

1001 Program Manager

1002 Primary Subject Matter Expert (SME)

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

X

XX

DATED

GWENDOLYNN G. BOYLE

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ARE

ARE

31c. DATE SIGNED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

OFFER

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE

1 EA $__________ $_______________

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

40. PAID BY39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIAL

36. PAYMENT

FINALPARTIAL

35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER33. SHIP NUMBER

COMPLETE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41c. DATE41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021) BACK

24.

AMOUNT

23.

UNIT PRICE

22.

UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

1003 Secondary SME

1004 Technical Writer

1005 Travel

Product/Service Code: R425

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL

2000 Optional 6-Month Extension, Consulting Services

(see B, Schedule of Items (Continued))

2001 Program Manager

2002 Primary Subject Matter Expert (SME)

2003 Secondary SME

2004 Technical Writer

2005 Travel

Product/Service Code: R425

Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL

Period of Performance: 10/01/2024 to 03/29/2025

32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

2 2 of

1 EA $__________ $_______________

B-1

B SCHEDULE OF ITEMS (CONTINUED)

The Contractor shall complete the pricing below. Contractors shall provide pricing for all time periods and all positions to be eligible for award. Contractor’s rates shall be fully burdened and no additional costs shall be authorized.

Base Year Pricing: 1 October 2023 – 30 September 2024

ITEM ITEM

DESCRIPTION

ESTIMATED

HOURS

PRICE PER

HOUR ESTIMATED AMOUNT

1001 Program Manager 200 $ $

1002 Primary SME 384 $ $

1003 Secondary SME 336 $ $

1004 Technical Writer 120 $ $

1005 Travel 1 Lump Sum $ Total Estimated Price Base Year $

Optional Six-Month Period Pricing: 1 October 2024 – 29 March 2025

ITEM ITEM

DESCRIPTION

ESTIMATED

HOURS

PRICE PER

HOUR ESTIMATED AMOUNT

2001 Program Manager 200 $ $

2002 Primary SME 384 $ $

2003 Secondary SME 336 $ $

2004 Technical Writer 120 $ $

2005 Travel 1 Lump Sum $ Total Estimated Price Optional Six-Month Period $

Total All Periods of Performance $

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C CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): Federal Acquisition Regulations:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

C.2 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

C.3 52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG

2020)

C.4 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

C.5 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022) DEVIATION 2017-1 (AUG 2017)

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

C.6 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JUN 2023) DEVIATION 2017-1, DEVIATION APR 2020,

AND DEVIATION DEC 2022

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

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(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with Alternate I (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

__ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) [Reserved].

__ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L.

111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite- Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

_X_ (8) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

_X_ (9) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Nov 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (10) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

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__ (11) [Reserved].

__ (12) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (13) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (14) [Reserved]

_X_ (15)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.

__ (16)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

__ (17) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (18)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Sep 2021) of 52.219-9.

__ (19)(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C.

644(r)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-13.

__ (20) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637s) (Tailored).

(f) The Contractor shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting as follows:

(1) For contracts, in accordance with paragraphs (c)(1), (2), (3) and (6) of this clause—

By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or

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By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

__ (21) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (22) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

_X_ (23)(i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Mar 2023) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-28.

__ (24) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (25) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women- Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (26) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (27) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) (15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

_X_ (28) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

__ (29) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Dec 2022) (E.O.13126).

_X_ (30) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

_X_ (31)(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

_X_ (32)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C.

4212).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35.

_X_ (33)(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36.

_X_ (34) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C.

4212).

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_X_ (35) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

_X_ (36)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

__ (37) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022) (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

__ (38)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (39) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (40) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (41)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.

__ (42)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun2014) of 52.223-14.

__ (43) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (May 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

__ (44)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

_X_ (45) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513).

__ (46) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (47) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun2016) (E.O. 13693).

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__ (48)(i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

__ (49)(i) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1.

__ (50)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (Dec 2022) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103- 182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

__ (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

__ (iii) Alternate II (Dec 2022) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Jan 2021) of 52.225-3.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3.

__ (51) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Dec 2022) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_X_ (52) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (53) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

__ (54) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (55) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (56) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021).

__ (57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

__ (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

_X_ (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

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__ (60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (63) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

__ (64)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

_X_ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C.

chapter67).

_X_ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332.

This statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination

Employee Class Monetary Wage (Per Hour)

Fringe Benefits (Per Hour)

Total (Per Hour)

Technical Instructor (Course Developer)

– Equivalent to Program Manager

$27.96 $8.39 $36.35

Technical Instructor

– Equivalent to Primary and Secondary SMEs

$22.85 $6.86 $29.71

Technical Writer $24.45 $7.34 $32.79

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_X_ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_X_ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

_X_ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

__ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that

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(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1), in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(v) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

(vi) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(vii) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(viii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2015) (E.O.11246).

(ix) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C.

4212).

(x) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(xi) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C.

4212).

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(xii) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xiii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

(xiv)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022) (E.O.

12989).

(xviii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

(xix) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(xx)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xxi) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C.

Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(xxii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxiii) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232-40.

(xxiv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

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(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

C.7 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.

C.8 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATION IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulations (48 CFR Chapter 14) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

C.9 AGAR 452.204-70, MODIFICATION FOR CONTRACT CLOSEOUT (DEVIATION JUL

2022)

“Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) according to FAR Part 13.

(a) If unobligated funds in the amount of $1000 or less remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer (CO) shall issue a unilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification but will not be required to provide a signature. The CO shall immediately proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(b) If unobligated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the CO shall issue a bilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and will be required to provide a signature. (The CO may also request a Release of Claims be completed by the contractor, although not required for contract and orders using SAP.) If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the CO within 60 days, the CO shall release the modification as unilateral and proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.”

C.10 48 CFR 452.224-70 CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION (FEB 1988)

(a) Confidential information, as used in this clause, means -

(1) information or data of a personal nature, proprietary about an individual, or

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(2) information or data submitted by or pertaining to an organization.

(b) In addition to the types of confidential information described in (a)(1) and (2) above, information which might require special consideration with regard to the timing of its disclosure may derive from studies or research, during which public disclosure of primarily invalidated findings could create an erroneous conclusion which might threaten public health or safety if acted upon.

(c) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor may, by mutual consent, identify elsewhere in this contract specific information and/or categories of information which the Government will furnish to the Contractor or that the Contractor is expected to generate which is confidential. Similarly, the Contracting Officer and the Contractor may, by mutual consent, identify such confidential information from time to time during the performance of the contract. Failure to agree will be settled pursuant to the “Disputes” clause.

(d) If it is established that information to be utilized under this contract is subject to the Privacy Act, the Contractor will follow the rules and procedures of disclosure set forth in the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a, and implementing regulations and policies, with respect to systems of records determined to be subject to the Privacy Act.

(e) Confidential information, as defined in (a)(1) and (2) above, shall not be disclosed without the prior written consent of the individual, institution or organization.

(f) Written advance notice of at least 45 days will be provided to the Contracting Officer of the Contractor's intent to release findings of studies or research, which have the possibility of adverse effects on the public or the Federal agency, as described in (b) above. If the Contracting Officer does not pose any objections in writing within the 45 day period, the Contractor may proceed with disclosure. Disagreements not resolved by the Contractor and Contracting Officer will be settled pursuant to the “Disputes” clause.

(g) Whenever the Contractor is uncertain with regard to the proper handling of material under the contract, or if the material in question is subject to the Privacy Act or is confidential information subject to the provisions of this clause, the Contractor shall obtain a written determination from the Contracting Officer prior to any release, disclosure, dissemination, or publication.

(h) The provisions of paragraph (e) of this clause shall not apply when the information is subject to conflicting or overlapping provisions in other Federal, State or local laws.

C.11 INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP) – TREASURY INVOICING SYSTEM

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -

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Commercial Products and Commercial Services included in commercial item contracts.

The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice: Contractor invoice

The Contractor shall also submit an electronic copy of the IPP invoice to the Contracting Officer at Gwendolynn.Boyle@usda.gov once the invoice has been submitted to IPP.

Failure to e-mail the invoice may cause significant delay or possible rejection of payment request.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB). Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via e-mail IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone

(866) 973-3131.

C.12 WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REPRISAL PROTECTION

Whistleblowers perform an important service to USDA and the public when they come forward with what they reasonably believe to be evidence of wrongdoing. They should never be subject to reprisal for doing so. Federal law protects federal employees as well as personal services contractors and employees of Federal contractors, subcontractors, grantees, and subgrantees against reprisal for whistleblowing. USDA bears the responsibility to ensure that nothing in a non-disclosure agreement which a contractor, subcontractor, grantee, or subgrantee requires their employees to sign should be interpreted as limiting their ability to provide information to the Office of Inspector General (OIG).

41 U.S.C. § 4712 requires the head of each executive agency to ensure that its contractors inform their workers in writing of the rights and remedies under the statute.

Accordingly, it is illegal for a personal services contractor or an employee of a Federal contractor, subcontractor, grantee, or subgrantee to be discharged, demoted, or otherwise discriminated against for making a protected whistleblower disclosure. In this context, these categories of individuals are whistleblowers who disclose information that the individual reasonably believes is evidence of one of the following:

• Gross mismanagement of a Federal contract or grant;

• A gross waste of Federal funds;

• An abuse of authority relating to a Federal contract or grant;

• A substantial and specific danger to public health or safety; or

• A violation of law, rule, or regulation related to a Federal contract (including the competition for or negotiation of a contract) or grant.

https://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov

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To be protected under 41 U.S.C. § 4712, the disclosure must be made to one of the following:

• A Member of Congress, or a representative of a committee of Congress;

• The OIG;

• The Government Accountability Office (GAO);

• A Federal employee responsible for contract or grant oversight or management at USDA;

• An otherwise authorized official at USDA or other law enforcement agency;

• A court or grand jury; or

• A management official or other employee of the contractor, subcontractor, or grantee who has the responsibility to investigate, discover, or address misconduct.

Under 41 U.S.C. § 4712, personal services contractors as well as employees of contractors, subcontractors, grantees, or subgrantees may file a complaint with OIG, who will investigate the matter unless they determine that the complaint is frivolous, fails to allege a violation of the prohibition against whistleblower reprisal, or has been addressed in another proceeding. OIG’s investigation is then presented to the head of the executive agency who evaluates the facts of the investigation and can order the contractor, subcontractor, grantee, or subgrantee to take remedial action, such as reinstatement or back pay.

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 3.903, Whistleblower Protections for Contractor Employees, Policy, prohibits government contractors from retaliating against a contract worker for making a protected disclosure related to the contract. FAR Subpart 3.909-1 prohibits the Government from using funds for a contract with an entity that requires its employees or subcontractors to sign internal confidentiality statements prohibiting or restricting disclosures of fraud, waste, or abuse to designated persons.

This prohibition does not contravene agreements pertaining to classified information.

The regulation also requires contracting officers to insert FAR clause 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights, in all solicitations and contracts that exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold as defined in FAR Subpart 3.908. This clause requires notification to contractor employees that they are subject to the whistleblower rights and remedies referenced in 41 U.S.C. § 4712.

In order to make a complaint alleging any of the violations mentioned above, one should complete the OIG Hotline form located at: https://www.usda.gov/oig/hotline. For additional information, they may also visit the WPC’s webpage at:

https://www.usda.gov/oig/wpc or they may directly contact the WPC at OIGWPC@oig.usda.gov.

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C.13 CONTRACTOR AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES

Contractor is to submit names, positions and contact information of all company individuals who are legally authorized to bind the company and sign contractual documents. Contractor is also required to advise and update the Contracting Officer whenever there are changes in these authorized individuals.

Name Position/Title Phone Email Name Position/Title Phone Email

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D CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) SPECIFICATIONS; THE PWS IS AN

EXTENSION OF BLOCK 20, SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES.

(a) Background

Smokejumpers travel all over the United States, including Alaska, to provide highly trained, experienced firefighters and leadership for quick initial attack on wildland fires in remote areas. Firefighting tools, food, and water are dropped by parachute to the firefighters after they land near the fire making them self-sufficient for the first, forty-eight (48) hours.

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) made the determination to convert from the mix of round parachutes and Ram-Air parachutes, in its smokejumper program, to one that consists solely of Ram-Air parachutes. In December 2011 and updated in 2015, the USFS adopted a Change Management and Implementation Guide.

The USFS completed a Change Management and Implementation Plan (V3) to guide this transition from the round parachute system to exclusive use of the USFS Ram-Air parachute system.

(b) Period of Performance

The anticipated term of the purchase order (PO) shall be from 1 October 2023 through 30 September 2024, and one, six-month option, in accordance with FAR 52.217-8, with an ultimate end date of 29 March 2025.

(c) Scope

(1) Complete an external review, analysis, and evaluation of the USFS Smokejumper Program’s change management and transition processes for the Ram-Air parachute transition and the current state of the program in the Ram-Air parachute transition to ensure future operational success. The Safety Management Systems (SMS) approach shall be utilized throughout the review, analysis, evaluation, and recommendation(s) of work performed under this purchase order. The review and analysis shall include:

(i) Government-provided and Contractor-collected information and data pertaining to the direction and processes of the Ram-Air transition including, but not limited to, agency and program specific policy, manuals, guides, plans, and other documents.

(ii) Initial and recurring training programs for first year smokejumpers (rookies), round to Ram-Air transition, and Ram-Air only smokejumpers.

(iii) Site visits and field observations of program functional areas.

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(iv) Meetings and interviews with key personnel to include, but not limited to: National Smokejumper Program Manager (PM), Ram Air Training Lead, Ram Air SMS Lead, Base Managers, Trainers, and Trainees.

(2) Provide technical advice and recommendation(s) to the agency to include, but not limited to:

(i) Operational procedures and equipment

(ii) Training practices and procedures

(iii) Policy, manuals, guides, and publications

(iv) Change management implementation guides, plans and documents

(v) Internal program reports and reporting

(3) The USFS Smokejumper Program had an interagency memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreement with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Smokejumpers during the early years of the transition. This may require the Contractor to interview BLM smokejumper personnel that were involved in training and consultation with the USFS Smokejumper Ram-Air Transition SME’s for broad context in the development of the Ram-Air program.

(4) The review will produce a final report with findings and recommendations to the Contracting Officer (CO), USFS Branch Chief Fixed Wing Operations, and Smokejumper PM.

(d) Document and Data Review

(1) Conduct an analysis of Government-provided or Contractor-collected smokejumper information and data as it pertains to the direction and processes of the Ram-Air transition.

(2) Evaluate Agency provided manuals, reports, USFS Ram-Air Transition Operations Plans, Ram-Air Change Management and Implementation Plan, Interagency Smokejumper Pilot Operations Guide (ISPOG), Interagency Smokejumper Operations Guide (ISMOG), and related information for gaps to identify and propose improvements or changes. Proposed improvements or changes shall:

(i) Detail the issue and provide reason for the change(s).

(ii) Organizational level responsible for the change(s).

(iii) Expected outcomes and performance measures of the change(s).

(3) Review all Facilitated Learning Analysis (FLA)/Accident reports related to the Smokejumper Program for the USFS, major accident reporting system (MARS) database, and Parachute Landing Injury database from 1992 to present. This

D-3 shall include both pre-Ram Air transition and Ram Air transitional periods of the USFS. Compile a summary of trends, findings, and identify commonalities.

(e) Meetings, Site Visits, and Field Observations

(1) Initial Program Review and Coordination

The Contractor shall attend a post-award meeting in Boise, Idaho (ID) no later than fourteen (14) days after purchase order award. This meeting shall establish points of contact, deliver initial program documentation, brief site and field visit protocols, ensure effective communication, and clarify scope and scale of the project. This meeting shall be coordinated with the CO and Smokejumper PM.

(2) Scheduled and Unscheduled Meetings

(i) The Contractor may be required to participate in or attend scheduled and unscheduled meetings, workshops, audits, inspections, and agency reviews. Bilateral, purchase order modifications shall be initiated for unplanned and unscheduled meetings.

(ii) Specific tasks may require workshops with Fire and Aviation Management (FAM) subject matter experts (SME) to develop and document the models, direction, analysis, and systems for use in the USFS Smokejumper Program.

(iii) Contractor may be requested to facilitate workshops, as deemed necessary by the Government. A bilaterally-signed, purchase order modification(s) shall be issued to account for this situation(s).

(3) Site Visits

(i) The intent of the site visits is to obtain information through observation, interaction and exposure to base operations and training events. Each base identified, below, is currently in different phases of the Ram-Air transition. A minimum of three (3) smokejumper bases and the National Technology and Development Program (NTDP) office shall be encompassed in the review:

(A) NTDP in Missoula, Montana. The intent is to understand the role and history of the parachute system transition as the NTDP specialists work towards next generation parachute systems, smokejumper equipment, and quality assurance of current systems.

(B) Missoula, Montana

(C) McCall, Idaho

(D) Redmond, Oregon

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(ii) Up to two (2) site visits at each location is authorized for up to five (5) days per visit. Additional site visits may be authorized by the Government upon written request.

(4) Field Observations

(i) Field observations may take place in inclement weather, steep and or rugged terrain, or in the proximity of wildfires. The locations may require the Contractor to hike no more than two (2) miles in rugged terrain for observations.

(ii) Training and recurrency. Field observations may take place at or near smokejumper bases. Contractor to arrange own transportation.