Water Handling Clarification Sheet.docx
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- Solicitation number
- 1202SB25Q7003
- Issued by
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This is a Clarification Sheet addressing typos and conflicting information in the Water Handling solicitation for 2026 that will be corrected through an administrative modification once current onboarding/rollover modifications are reviewed and signed. The clarifications include corrections to Section D.2.1.2 Equipment Requirements for Wildland Engines: the TYPE 3 minimum standard pressure specification will be updated from 25 psi to 250 psi, and the hose requirement will be clarified to specify "1" Hose (see table for min. quantity)" to remove ambiguity regarding quantity.
The document also addresses conflicting language in Section D.2.1.2(c) regarding chainsaw operations. While the solicitation specifies that engine crews must equip chainsaws with a minimum 18-inch guide bar and 3.0 cubic inch (49 cc) motor, along with required chainsaw kits containing specific safety equipment per USFS Specification 6170-4F, NFPA 1977, and DOT standards, the language permitting chainsaws to be used for tree felling, brush pile compilation, and line cutting conflicts with the stated prohibition against these activities. The clarification sheet indicates that this conflicting highlighted portion will be removed, clarifying that chainsaws may only be used for bucking, limbing, and brush work in low to moderate complexity situations, plus incidental falling in low complexity situations, with all operators adhering to OSHA 1910.266 and OSHA 3151 standards.
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It has come to our attention that there are some typos and conflicting information within the Water Handling solicitation for 2026. At this time, we are unable to correct the language until after the current onboarding/rollover modifications have been reviewed and signed. Once signed, an administrative modification will be completed to update the agreement language with the following corrections.
D.2.1.2 – Equipment Requirement.
WILDLAND ENGINES –
(h) MINIMUM STANDARDS WILDLAND ENGINES:
TYPE 3 currently reads:
@ rated pressured (psi) 25 psi Will be updated to:
@ rated pressured (psi) 250 psi
ENGINE – MINIMUM EQUIPMENT INVENTORY LIST
Currently states:
½” Hose (see table for min. quantity) Will be updated to:
1 ½” Hose (see table for min. quantity) D.2.1.2 – Equipment Requirement.
WILDLAND ENGINES –
(c) Engines shall have chainsaws with a minimum of 18-inch guide bar and a 3.0 cubic inch (49 cc) size motor. A chainsaw kit is also required and shall have the following items: chainsaw kit or bag, spare spark plug to fit saw, 1 pint oil for engine fuel mixture, 2 pairs chainsaw protection/chaps meeting USFS Specification 6170-4F or later, or certified to NFPA 1977, extra chain, combination bar/spark plug wrench, chain file, felling axe, felling wedge, ear plugs and an DOT approved fuel container meeting the standards in NWCG PMS 442 for holding chainsaw engine fuel oil mixture and guide bar oil. The chainsaw may be used to buck, limb, and brush in low to moderate complexity cutting situations. The chainsaw may also be used to complete incidental falling in low complexity cutting situations. All chainsaw operators must adhere to OSHA 1910.266 and OSHA 3151.
The engine crew shall not use the chainsaw to perform as tree fallers, compile brush piles or cut line.
The highlighted portion is conflicting and will be removed.
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