1202SC21Q0001-Type 2 2026 Solicitation.pdf

OFFEROR’S COPY

(Ref. 48 CFR 1) Issuing Office:

U.S. Forest Service, Contracting National Interagency Fire Center 3833 S Development Ave, MS 1100 Boise, ID 83705-5354

This solicitation can be downloaded from the following Internet site: https://sam.gov/ Offers Are Solicited For:

National Type 2 Crews – T2C - BPA 2026 Annual Review

Solicitation No:

1202SC21Q0001

Issued Date:

03/3/2026

IMPORTANT – NOTICE TO OFFEROR

This solicitation will result in multiple Blanket Purchase Agreement(s) (BPA) for National Type 2 firefighter crews. Please review each section in detail to ensure the required documentation is submitted. Quotes are due on April 1, 2026 @ 2:00 PM Mountain Time. No facsimile (FAX) or hard copy mailed offers will be accepted. ****COMPANIES THAT HAVE EXISTING BPA’S ARE NOT REQUIRED TO SUBMIT COMPLETE PACKAGES. YOU ARE ONLY REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A RESPONSE TO THE FORMS IN SECTION B BELOW) ****

REFERENCE SECTION E.2 - INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

- The offeror shall submit the following items in response to this solicitation ****If you already have a BPA, you only need to complete the forms in section B below. **** :

a. SF-1449, block 17a and blocks 30a-30c: Complete, date, and sign.

b. Fill in the appropriate information requested for Section B.5 by utilizing the Microsoft forms links:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=5zZb7e4BvE6GfuA8-g1GlzyS8QqGhEZPngEBBtCE_6lUNFpQTlA5Rzc5UlJFVFU3Mk1NUk4zMDhYMy4u – Company Information https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=5zZb7e4BvE6GfuA8-g1GlzyS8QqGhEZPngEBBtCE_6lUN1I0TENKMVFUUjNVSlpZVlBXTEpZVDBUSC4u – Schedule of Items

c. Provide a technical/business quote in the format as required by Section E.2 of the solicitation (this is only needed if you do not currently have a BPA).

d. Provide your responses to Sections E.4 and E.9 of the solicitation.

THE SOLICITATION PACKAGE SHALL BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL IN THE FOLLOWING FORMAT (note: only attachments come through to the below inbox, information provided in the body of the email does not come through):

TO: TYPE 2 CREW by email to: Type_2_.t2uglw5ljiq5khiy@u.box.com

Mandatory Document Labeling: Company Name – T2C – Business or Technical – Submittal Date

Offerors may contact Christopher Kirk for information about this solicitation at christopher.kirk@usda.gov or (208) 616-5549.

NOTE: An approved Quality Control/Safety/Training Plan shall be submitted within 30 days from establishment of an agreement.

Ability to perform under this agreement is not allowable until approval is received from the Contracting Officer.

NOTE: Crew Bosses and alternates shall no longer be assigned to specific Type 2 crews. The Government will establish and maintain an approved Crew Boss roster consisting of individuals who have met all qualifications, experience, and responsibility requirements as determined by the Government. This will apply to all the 2026 verified Fire Fighter Type 1 (FFT1) as well.

https://sam.gov/ https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=5zZb7e4BvE6GfuA8-g1GlzyS8QqGhEZPngEBBtCE_6lUNFpQTlA5Rzc5UlJFVFU3Mk1NUk4zMDhYMy4u https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=5zZb7e4BvE6GfuA8-g1GlzyS8QqGhEZPngEBBtCE_6lUNFpQTlA5Rzc5UlJFVFU3Mk1NUk4zMDhYMy4u https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=5zZb7e4BvE6GfuA8-g1GlzyS8QqGhEZPngEBBtCE_6lUN1I0TENKMVFUUjNVSlpZVlBXTEpZVDBUSC4u https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=5zZb7e4BvE6GfuA8-g1GlzyS8QqGhEZPngEBBtCE_6lUN1I0TENKMVFUUjNVSlpZVlBXTEpZVDBUSC4u mailto:Type_2_.t2uglw5ljiq5khiy@u.box.com mailto:christopher.kirk@usda.gov

At the time of resource order, the contractor will designate a Crew Boss from the approved roster to be attached to any ordered crew based on operational need and availability. Only individuals appearing on the Government-approved roster may serve as Crew Bosses under this agreement.

Failure to utilize a Government approved Crew Boss may result in the resource being deemed non-compliant and subject to removal from assignment or suspension in accordance with agreement terms.

NOTE: In accordance with the Government’s right to inspect and evaluate training and experience records at any time during the agreement period, the Contractor shall submit complete and current qualification documentation for all personnel identified as Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) (currently awarded and new quotes). Failure to timely provide requested records, the identification of personnel who do not meet qualification requirements, or failure to demonstrate sufficient qualified personnel to support the number of resources awarded under this agreement may result in the suspension of affected resources from dispatch or performance under this agreement until compliance is verified. All documentation can be sent to:

https://usfs.app.box.com/f/909937ac229740fd9446af7fd5b67cc9

NOTE: As part of the Government’s responsibility determination in accordance with FAR 9.104-1, the Contractor shall provide documentation demonstrating ownership, leasehold interest, or other legal right of control over the Designated Dispatch Point (DDP) address identified in the agreement (currently awarded and new quotes). The DDP must be operationally viable to safely host crew personnel and equipment in a ready status, including during standby. Failure to maintain documented control or viability of the DDP may result in suspension or other contractual remedies at no cost to the Government. All documentation can be sent to:

SM.FS.IPO_IIPA@usda.gov

“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.

Previous editions of this form are obsolete. FS-6300-44 (11/79) https://usfs.app.box.com/f/909937ac229740fd9446af7fd5b67cc9 mailto:SM.FS.IPO_IIPA@usda.gov

Solicitation No. 1202SC21Q0001 Annual Review 2026 U.S. Forest Service National Type 2 Firefighter Crews National Office

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

STANDARD FORM SF-1449 1

SECTION B – SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

B.1 GENERAL INFORMATION TYPE 2 FIREFIGHTER CREWS

B.2 OPTIONAL ITEMS TYPE 2 CREWS

B.3 DESIGNATED DISPATCH CENTER(S) (DDC) TYPE 2 CREW LOCATIONS

B.4 MAP OF DESIGNATED DISPATCH POINTS TYPE 2 CREWS

B.5 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B.5.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS – TYPE 2 FIREFIGHTER CREW RATES*

B.5.2 OFFEROR CAPABILITY TYPE 2 FIREFIGHTER CREW

B.5.3 IDENTIFICATION OF KEY PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING TYPE 2 FIREFIGHTER CREW . 6

SECTION C – CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 RESERVED

C.2 RESERVED

C.3 RESERVED

C.4 RESERVED

C.5 (FAR 52.252-2) CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (Feb 1998)

C.6 CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION

C.7 INSURANCE COVERAGE

C.8 USE OF PREMISES

C.9 KEY PERSONNEL

C.10 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

C.11 AGREEMENT PERIOD

C.12 AGREEMENT CANCELLATION

C.13 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS

C.14 CAMPING PROVISIONS FOR LABOR INTENSIVE CONTRACTS

C.15 CLAIM SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY

C.16 COMMERCIAL FILMING OR VIDEOTAPING

C.17 DELIVERY TICKETS (RESOURCE ORDER)

C.18 EMPLOYMENT OF ELIGIBLE WORKERS

C.19 EXTENT OF OBLIGATION

C.20 FOREST SERVICE HARASSMENT FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

C.21 GOVERNMENT LIABILITY

C.22 INCIDENT BEHAVIOR

C.23 NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM

C.24 ORDERING

C.25 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

C.25.1 PAYMENT FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION, ALL-HAZARD, SEVERITY/ PREPAREDNESS

C.25.2 REIMBURSEMENT FOR AIR TRANSPORTATION

C.25.3 PAYMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION OF CREW VEHICLES

C.25.4 PAYMENT FOR ACCOUNTABLE/DURABLE GOODS

C.26 PERSONNEL CONDUCT

C.27 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LABOR INTENSIVE CONTRACTS

C.28 WORKMANSHIP

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SECTION D - LIST OF EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT D.1 SPECIFICATIONS / STATEMENT OF WORK

D.1.1 BACKGROUND

D.1.2 CREW TRANSPORT VEHICLES

D.1.3 EQUIPMENT

D.1.4 CREW REQUIREMENTS

D.1.5 POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

D.1.6 FIREFIGHTER TRAINING PROVIDERS

D.1.7 SAFETY STANDARDS, PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS, PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT,

WORK/REST, DRIVING, AND LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES

D.1.8 CREW AIR TRANSPORTATION

D.1.9 DESIGNATED DISPATCH POINT

D.1.10 AVAILABILITY

D.1.11 PROPERTY

D.1.12 INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED TO THE INCIDENT BY CONTRACTOR

D.1.13 LAUNDRY SERVICE

D.1.14 CAMPSITE

D.1.15 COMMISSARY

D.1.16 TIMEKEEPING

D.1.17 COORDINATION

D.1.18 FIRST AID, EMERGENCY EVACUATION, AND ACCIDENTS

D.1.19 VEHICLE CLEANING FOR NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL

D.1.20 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

D.1.21 PROHIBITED MARKING

D.1.22 PRE-USE INSPECTION

D.1.23 INCIDENT INSPECTION

D.1.24 NONCOMPLIANCE AFTER ACCEPTANCE AT THE INCIDENT

D.1.25 QUALITY CONTROL/SAFETY/TRAINING PLAN

EXHIBIT D.2 DEFINITIONS FOR TYPE 2 FIREFIGHTER CREWS

EXHIBIT D.3 HANDCREW MANIFEST FORM

EXHIBIT D.4 HANDCREW INSPECTION FORM Page 1 OF 4

EXHIBIT D.5 EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT – USE INVOICE (OF-286)

EXHIBIT D.6 NATIONAL TYPE 2 & 2-IA CREW PERFORMANCE EVALUATION FORM

EXHIBIT D.7 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY EVALUATION

EXHIBIT D.8 WAGE DETERMINATIONS

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EXHIBIT D.9 KEY PERSONNEL RESUME TEMPLATE

EXHIBIT D.10 QUALITY CONTROL/TRAINING/SAFETY PLAN

SECTION E – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 GENERAL INFORMATION – TYPE 2 FIREFIGHTER CREWS

E.2 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

E.3 EVALUATION

E.4 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

E.5 (FAR 52.252-1) SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.6 INQUIRIES

E.7 SIZE STANDARD AND NAICS CODE INFORMATION

E.8 RESERVED ................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

E.9 EMPLOYMENT OF ELIGIBLE WORKERS – WORKFORCE CERTIFICATION

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

1202SC21Q0001

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

03/2/2026

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

JEFFREY B. GARDNER

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

(406) 203-7098

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

04/1/2026

2:00 PM MDT

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: 100% FOR:

U.S. FOREST SERVICE, CONTRACTING

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

OWYHEE BUILDING – MS 1100

3833 S DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE, ID 83705-5354

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(EDWOSB)

NAICS: 115310

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8 (A)

SIZE STANDARD:

$34 Million

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TON UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

See Block 9

17a. CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

OFFEROR CODE

SEE SECTION C.25.1 (l) FOR PAYMENT OFFICES

TELEPHONE NO. NINE-DIGIT DUNS NO. .

17b CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

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

IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

SEE SECTION B (ATTACHED)

NATIONAL TYPE 2 FIREFIGHTER CREWS

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN 1 .

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

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

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

HEREIN.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _________________ __ OFFER

DATED ______________ YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

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

JEFFREY B. GARDNER (406) 203-7098

31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

SECTION B – SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

B.1 GENERAL INFORMATION TYPE 2 FIREFIGHTER CREWS

The intent of this agreement is to provide the services of commercially available Type 2 qualified wildland firefighter crews, hereafter referred to as Type 2 Crews (T2C), on a nation-wide basis, for fire suppression activities, All-Hazard incidents, and Severity/Preparedness assignments.

The Contractors fixed-price hourly rates shall include, but are not limited to, all labor, equipment, materials, State and Federal taxes, including workman’s compensation costs, insurance coverage, non-compensable transportation costs, overhead, and profit. The Contractor is responsible for furnishing and managing all equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, lodging, and trained/certified personnel necessary to meet the agreement specifications as identified in Exhibit D.1. Pricing/Terms for subsequent years will be requested annually through an updated solicitation posted to sam.gov. The effective period of the resultant BPA(s) will be 6 (the effective period is extended from 5-6 years) years from date of establishment (May 11, 2021) with annual reviews happening around January-February of every year.

The T2C crews are to be utilized for assignments that involve the protection and management of public lands. The categories of work contemplated under this agreement include wildland fire preparedness, pre-suppression assignments, fire suppression activities, large fire support, and All-Hazard incidents that are managed using the Incident Command System (ICS).

B.2 OPTIONAL ITEMS TYPE 2 CREWS

***NOTE: Optional items are not allowed on this requirement.

The Government will not accept any new/additional proposals from Contractors for Optional Items and Contractors will not be allowed to “sell” other Optional Items at fires/incidents. At no time shall any Government official order Optional Items such as engines, trucks, vans, 4X4 vehicles, faller modules, and any other ICS position not listed in this agreement.

B.3 DESIGNATED DISPATCH CENTER(S) (DDC) TYPE 2 CREW LOCATIONS

Any dispatch center listed below will be considered as a Designated Dispatch Center (DDC).

Crews shall be located within 100 miles from their DDC. For purposes of establishing the Designated Dispatch Point (DDP), the maximum distance is based on the physical address of the DDC as the starting point to the physical address of each DDP and shall be within the specified 100 air miles listed for each contract line item.

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

NATIONAL TYPE 2 FIREFIGHTER CREW SERVICES

CLIN CREW #

DESIGNATED DISPATCH

CENTER

NORTHERN ROCKIES, USFS REGION 1

0001 TBD ID-CDC, Coeur d’Alene, ID 0002 TBD MT-DDC, Dillon, MT 0003 TBD MT-KIC, Kalispell, MT 0004 TBD MT-MDC, Missoula, MT

SOUTHWEST, USFS REGION 3

0005 TBD AZ-PHC, Phoenix, AZ 0006 TBD AZ-TDC, Tucson, AZ 0007 TBD NM-ABC, Albuquerque, NM

GREAT BASIN, USFS REGION 4

0008 TBD ID-BDC, Boise, ID 0009 TBD ID-EIC, Idaho Falls, ID 0010 TBD ID-SCC, Shoshone, ID 0011 TBD NV-EIC, Elko, NV 0012 TBD UT-CDC, Cedar City, UT 0013 TBD UT-NUC, Draper, UT

PACIFIC SOUTHWEST, USFS REGION 5

0014 TBD CA-MICC, Alturas, CA 0015 TBD CA-CICC, Camino, CA 0016 TBD CA-RICC, Redding, CA 0017 TBD CA-SBCC, San Bernardino, CA 0018 TBD CA-SIFC, Susanville, CA 0019 TBD CA-PNFC, Quincy, CA 0020 TBD CA-YICC, Yreka, CA

PACIFIC NORTHWEST, USFS REGION 6

0021 TBD OR-EIC, Eugene, OR 0022 TBD OR-BMC, La Grande, OR 0023 TBD OR-JDCC, John Day, OR 0024 TBD OR-LFC, Lakeview, OR 0025 TBD OR-RVC, Medford, OR 0026 TBD OR-COC, Redmond, OR 0027 TBD WA-NEC, Colville, WA 0028 TBD WA-CWC, Wenatchee, WA 0029 TBD WA-CCC, Vancouver, WA

CLIN CREW #

HOST UNIT

COORDINATION CENTER

SOUTHERN, USFS REGION 8

0030 TBD NC-NCC, Asheville, NC 0031 TBD AR-AOC, Hot Springs, AR 0032 TBD KY-KICC, Winchester, KY

EASTERN, USFS REGION 9

0033 TBD OH-OIC, Nelsonville, OH 0034 TBD MI-MIDC, Cadillac, MI

ROCKY MOUNTAIN, USFS REGION 2

0035 TBD CO-GJC, Grand Junction, CO 0036 TBD CO-PBC, Pueblo, CO 0037 TBD SD-GPC, Rapid City, SD 0038 TBD WY-CPC, Casper, WY

B.4 MAP OF DESIGNATED DISPATCH POINTS TYPE 2 CREWS

* This map is provided only as a general visual representation of where DDC’s are located.

B.5 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B.5.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS – TYPE 2 FIREFIGHTER CREW RATES*

*(Information provided in Section B.5.1, B.5.2, and B.5.3 will be incorporated into the agreement as a crew summary)

Offeror Company Name:

Contact Name: DDP Address:

Phone:

E-Mail:

Offerors are required to completely fill out a copy of this form for each CLIN/T2C offered. A single crew can only be offered at one DDC.

Note: Pricing for subsequent years will be requested annually through an updated solicitation posted to sam.gov.

Crew Pricing

Review Period 2 (2026) Rate per Person per Hour: $

B.5.2 OFFEROR CAPABILITY TYPE 2 FIREFIGHTER CREW

Contractors offering crews for more than one CLIN must indicate the maximum number of crews they can provide. Offeror may be considered for award up to, but no more than, the maximum number of crews identified here.

Company Crew Identifier: __________________ CLIN/DDC offered__________________

Note: Award of a Type 2 BPA will not eliminate an offerors ability to receive an award for the Type 2IA IDIQ. However, a specific crew can only be awarded as either a Type 2-BPA or Type 2IA-IDIQ not both. If a crew is awarded under the Type 2-BPA and later considered for the Type 2IA-IDIQ then the BPA will be canceled for that crew. (Please identify any crews that would meet these criteria with Specific Identifiers i.e. Crew-XX)

Offeror limits their offer to a maximum award of no more than ________ Type 2 Crews.

B.5.3 IDENTIFICATION OF KEY PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

TYPE 2 FIREFIGHTER CREW

Offerors shall identify (In accordance with Exhibit D.1) at least one (1) qualified Primary Crew Boss (CRWB) who will be assigned to leadership positions within each proposed crew. For every crew proposed and awarded, two (2) alternates CRWB(s) may be provided, alternate CRWB(s) may work on any of those companies awarded crews (for example if a company is awarded 5 crews and they submit 10 alternate CRWB(s), those alternates can work on any of the awarded 5 crews). After award, any key personnel substitutions/replacements may be made in accordance with Section C.9.

In the table below, identify the date when each firefighter achieved qualification for each position, and provide a resume package for everyone proposed using the template provided in EXHIBIT D.9 as a part of your technical quote (you must identify Key Personnel by the specific crew you want them considered for). For Work Capacity Fitness Test and Annual Safety Refresher Training, indicate the most recent date when these were successfully completed.

Offerors must propose enough qualified individuals to provide the required minimum leadership for each crew proposed. Use additional pages as necessary.

Firefighter’s Name Company

Crew Identifier

CRWB/FFT1 Position on Crew

WCFT

Ref Section

D.1.7(h)

Refresher Training

NOTE: Crew Bosses and alternates shall no longer be assigned to specific Type 2 crews.

The Contractor will establish and maintain a Government approved Crew Boss roster consisting of individuals who have met all qualifications, experience, and responsibility requirements as determined by the Government. This will apply to the 2026 verified FFT1s as well.

At the time of resource order, the contractor will designate a Crew Boss from the approved roster to be attached to any ordered crew based on operational need and availability. Only individuals appearing on the Government-approved roster may serve as Crew Bosses under this agreement.

Failure to utilize a Government approved Crew Boss may result in the resource being deemed non-compliant and subject to removal from assignment or suspension in accordance with agreement terms.

SECTION C – CONTRACT CLAUSES

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and United States Department of Aquiculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses and Provisions

The clauses and provisions contained herein are applicable to any order awarded as a result of this solicitation. The terms and conditions set forth herein supersede all other terms and conditions.

Acceptance of the order in accordance with (IAW) FAR 12.201-1(b)(2) constitutes acceptance of all terms and conditions contained herein.

As part of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), system updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in this solicitation. Contracting officers will rely on representations from offers based on provisions in the solicitation. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

C.1 RESERVED

C.2 RESERVED

C.3 RESERVED

C.4 RESERVED

C.5 (FAR 52.252-2) CONTRACT 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 Regulation (FAR) Clauses: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses: https://www.acquisition.gov/agar FAR and AGAR Deviations to clauses may be viewed at: https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/general-information/staff-offices/departmental-administration/office-contracting-and-procurement-ocp/policies-regulations https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/agar https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/general-information/staff-offices/departmental-administration/office-contracting-and-procurement-ocp/policies-regulations https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/general-information/staff-offices/departmental-administration/office-contracting-and-procurement-ocp/policies-regulations https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/general-information/staff-offices/departmental-administration/office-contracting-and-procurement-ocp/policies-regulations

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

• 52.203-6 - Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021)

• 52.203-13 - Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021)

• 52.203-17 - Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023)

• 52.203-19 - Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN

2017)

• 52.204-13 - System for Award Management Maintenance (NOV 2025) (Deviation)

• 52.204-19 - Incorporated by Reference or Representations (DEC 2014)

• 52.209-6 - Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (SEP 2025) (Deviation)

• 52.209-10 - Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (SEP 2025) (Deviation)

• 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV

2025) (Deviation)

• 52.219-6 - Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2025) (Deviation)

• 52.219-8 - Utilization of Small Business Concerns (NOV 2025) (Deviation)

• 52.222-3 - Convict Labor (NOV 2025) (Deviation)

• 52.222-19 - Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (NOV 2025) (Deviation)

• 52.222-35 - Equal Opportunity for Veterans (NOV 2025) (Deviation)

• 52.222-36 - Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (NOV 2025) (Deviation)

• 52.222-37 - Employment Reports on Veterans (NOV 2025) (Deviation)

• 52.222-40 - Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (NOV 2025)

(Deviation)

• 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (NOV 2025) (Deviation)

• 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014)

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-Fringe Benefits

Firefighter $29.74 - $5.09

• 52.222-43 - Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (NOV 2025) (Deviation)

• 52.222-50 - Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2025) (Deviation)

• 52.222-54 - Employment Eligibility Verification (NOV 2025) (Deviation)

• 52.222-62 - Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (NOV 2025) (Deviation)

• 52.223-2 - Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts

(NOV 2025) (Deviation)

• 52.223-23 - Sustainable Products and Services (NOV 2025) (Deviation)

• 52.225-1 - Buy American-Supplies (NOV 2025) (Deviation)

• 52.226-8 - Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2025 MAY http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3

2024)

• 52.232-1 - Payments (APR 1984)

• 52.232-11 - Extras (APR 1984)

• 52.232-33 - Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

• 52.232-39 - Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013)

• 52.232-40 - Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023)

• 52.233-3 - Protest After Award (SEP 2025) (Deviation)

• 52.233-4 - Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (SEP 2025) (Deviation)

• 52.240-91 - Security Prohibition and Exclusions (NOV 2025) (Deviation)

• 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2025) (Deviation)

• 52.245-1, Government Property (SEP 2021)

• 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses (NOV 2020)

C.6 CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION

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

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

(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.7 INSURANCE COVERAGE

Pursuant to FAR clause 52.228-5, Insurance-Work on a Government Installation, the Contractor will be required to present evidence to show, as a minimum, the amounts of insurance coverage indicated below:

(a) Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability. The Contractor is required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 shall be required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit worker's compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General Liability. The Contractor shall have bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on a comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence.

(c) Automobile Liability. The Contractor shall have automobile liability insurance written on a comprehensive form of policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and 500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage or loss.

(d) Aircraft Public and Passenger Liability. When aircraft are used in connection with performing the contract, the Contractor shall have aircraft public and passenger liability insurance. Coverage shall be at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, other than passenger injury. Coverage for passenger injury shall be at least $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater.

C.8 USE OF PREMISES

(a) Before any camp, quarry, borrow pit, storage, detour, or bypass site, other than shown on the drawings, is opened or operated on USDA land or lands administered by the USDA, the Contractor shall obtain written permission from the Contracting Officer. A camp is interpreted to include a campsite or trailer parking area of any employee working on the project for the Contractor.

Note: Written permission is given by the Contracting Officer any time a Contractor is ordered by Resource Order or Task Order in accordance with this clause.

(b) Unless excepted elsewhere in the contract, the Contractor shall (i) provide and maintain sanitation facilities for the work force at the site and (ii) dispose of solid waste in accordance with applicable Federal, State and local regulations.

C.9 KEY PERSONNEL

(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel (as listed in Section B.5 Crew Summary):

• Crew Boss Primary (one per crew)

• Crew Boss Alternate (two per crew) (optional)

(b) During the first ninety (90) days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by paragraph (c) below. After the initial 90-day period, the Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraph (c) to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

(c) The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor within 15 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions. The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel.

NOTE: Due to the operational demands and tempo of fire season, any modifications or consideration of requested changes to this Agreement are at the sole discretion of the Government and are subject to the availability of the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

C.10 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

(a) The Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's duly authorized representative will inspect and accept the supplies and/or services to be provided under this contract.

(b) Inspection and acceptance will be performed at: Government specified locations and/or during performance at incidents.

C.11 AGREEMENT PERIOD

(a) The Agreement period will be 6 (with this annual review the agreement period is extended from 5 to 6 years from the date of original establishment (May 11, 2021). Annually, a review of the agreement will be conducted, and at that time Contractors will be offered an opportunity to adjust their pricing or location of their awarded crew. If a revised rate is not submitted during the period set forth by the Contracting Officer (all rates must be found fair and equitable), the prices proposed in the original agreement will remain in effect. This period will also allow Contractors to add additional crews to their current agreement and an opportunity for new Contractors to obtain an agreement. A solicitation will be posted (around January-February of every year) to sam.gov notifying industry of this opportunity.

(b) Since the resource needs of the Government and availability of Contractor's resources during an emergency cannot be determined in advance, it is mutually agreed that, upon request of the Government, the Contractor shall furnish the resources listed herein to the extent the Contractor is willing and able at the time of order.

(c) Any order issued during the effective period of this agreement and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor prior to release from the ordered incident assignment. The agreement shall govern the Contractor's and Governments rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the agreement's effective period. The rate in affect at the time an order is placed is the rate paid for the duration of that order (if orders occur during the annual review process).

C.12 AGREEMENT CANCELLATION

This Agreement may be discontinued upon 30 days’ written notice by either party.

C.13 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS

(a) Assignment of claims under this agreement is authorized.

(b) After establishment of a BPA proper documentation must be submitted to the CO for approval and processing.

C.14 CAMPING PROVISIONS FOR LABOR INTENSIVE CONTRACTS

The following provisions apply to all camping on National Forest lands during performance under this contract:

(a) These provisions are in addition to those contained in, or provided for in the Use of Premises clause.

(b) Every structure used as shelter shall provide protection from the elements. Where heat adequate for weather conditions is not provided, other arrangements should be made to protect workers from the cold. Firewood may be cut only after obtaining a District Firewood Permit.

(c) The campsite will not encroach beyond the boundaries designated by the Forest Service.

The campsite shall be located so as to minimize impacts on streams, lakes, and other bodies of water. No camping shall be permitted within developed recreation sites or along primary recreation roads.

(d) The campsite shall have a clean appearance at all times.

(e) Upon abandonment of any campsite, or termination, revocation, or cancellation of camping privileges, the contractor shall remove, within 10 calendar days, all structures and improvements except those owned by the United States, and shall restore the site, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing or in the camping permit. If the contractor fails to remove all structures or improvements within the 10 calendar days, they shall become the property of the United States, but that will not relieve the contractor of liability for the cost of their removal and restoration of the site.

(f) Unless otherwise designated by the Contracting Officer, the use of this area is not exclusive, and may be granted to other Permittees, contractors, or recreating public. Disorderly conduct is not permitted.

(g) Damaging or removing any natural feature or other property of the Forest Service is prohibited.

(h) Servicing of equipment in the campsite is not permitted, unless the campsite is within the project area.

(i) Sanitary facilities shall be provided for storing food. Ice chests or coolers, with ice supply made from potable water and replenished as necessary, shall be provided and sufficient for the storage of perishable food items.

(j) An adequate and convenient potable water supply shall be provided in each camp for drinking and cooking purposes.

(k) Toilet facilities adequate for the capacity of the camp shall be provided and supplied with adequate toilet paper. Such facilities shall be serviced and maintained in a sanitary condition.

(l) Garbage shall be collected, stored, and disposed of in such a manner as to prevent scattering by the wind, minimize attraction of flies, and discourage access by rodents.

(m) Basic first aid supplies shall be maintained, available and under the charge of a crewmember trained to administer first aid. Contents of first aid supplies shall adhere to all applicable State requirements.

(n) Any washing of laundry shall be done in such a way as to provide for washing and rinsing without polluting lakes, streams, or other flowing water.

(o) Waste water must be disposed of away from living and eating areas and in a fashion that minimizes pollution to lakes, streams, and other flowing water.

(p) The contractor shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent and suppress forest fires.

No material shall be disposed of by burning in open fires during the closed season established by law or regulation without the written permission from the Forest Service.

(q) The contractor shall comply with the following fire regulations during fire season:

(1) A shovel, axe or Pulaski, 10 quart pail which is full of water for immediate use and a fire extinguisher with an Underwriters Laboratory (UL) rating of 1:A 10:BC is required during the fire season.

(2) All fire rings or outside fireplaces will be approved by the Forest Service representative.

The area will be cleared down to mineral soil for a distance of 1 foot outside of the ring or fireplace and it will not have any overhanging material. Fire rings will be dismantled and material disposed prior to leaving the site.

(3) All generators and other internal combustion engines will be equipped with USFS approved spark arrestors and/or factory designed muffler and exhaust system in good working order and located in a cleared area with the same requirements as in (2).

(4) All fuel will be stored in UL approved flammable storage containers and be located at least 50 feet from any open flame or other source of ignition.

(r) Any violation of these conditions constitutes a breach of contract, and may result in revocation of camping approval.

(s) The Forest Service reserves the right to terminate a camping permit at any time.

C.15 CLAIM SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY

Claims shall be addressed to the Agency Contracting Officer ordering the product. All claims resulting from USFS orders shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer designated on the SF1449 unless otherwise formally reassigned to another Contracting Officer.

C.16 COMMERCIAL FILMING OR VIDEOTAPING

In accordance with 36 C.F.R. Part 251 and U.S. Forest Service Manuals 1600 and 2700 all commercial filming or videotaping (e.g., filming for feature films, reality shows, documentaries, television specials, etc.) on National Forest System lands requires the filming entity to apply for, and obtain, a special use authorization prior to the start of any filming, or associated activities, on National Forest System lands. This requirement is applicable to filming directly by contractors and is also applicable to filming of contractors of the U.S. Forest Service while on National Forest System lands.

Any filming, or associated activities, occurring on National Forest System lands pursuant to a properly acquired special use authorization may be limited or prohibited during a firefighting or incident support situation at the discretion of the Incident Commander.

C.17 DELIVERY TICKETS (RESOURCE ORDER)

A requirement that all shipments under the agreement, except those for newspapers, magazines, or other periodicals, shall be accompanied by delivery tickets or sales slips (Resource Order) that shall contain the following minimum information:

i. Name of supplier.

ii. BPA number.

iii. Date of purchase.

iv. Purchase number.

v. Itemized list of supplies or services furnished.

vi. Quantity, unit price, and extension of each item, less applicable discounts (unit prices and extensions need not be shown when incompatible with the use of automated systems, provided that the invoice is itemized to show this information). (This information will be in the Crew Summary Section B.5 of the base BPA)

vii. Date of delivery or shipment.

C.18 EMPLOYMENT OF ELIGIBLE WORKERS

(Standards for contracts involving H-2B workers or migrant and seasonal agricultural workers)

(a) General

This contract is subject to the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA), 29 United States Code (U.S.C) 1801-1872, and to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) regulations implementing MSPA 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 500. MSPA eliminates activities detrimental to migrant and seasonal agricultural workers, requires registration of Farm Labor Contractors, and ensures necessary protection for the workers.

Information regarding MSPA can be found at http://www.dol.gov/whd/mspa/index.htm.

If workers are hired under the H-2B program, (8 CFR Section 274A provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) for the admission of nonimmigrants to the U.S. to perform temporary labor or services) a Temporary Employment Certification issued by the Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) in the Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration is required. For further information on the requirements of the H-2B program, visit OFLC's website at http://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov/ or Wage and Hour's website at http://www.dol.gov/whd/immigration/H2BFinalRule/index.htm.

Compliance with MSPA and the INA is a material condition of this contract. If the contractor employs any unauthorized worker(s) during the performance of this contract that violates section 274A of the INA, the Government may terminate the contract, in addition to other remedies or penalties prescribed by law.

(b) Definitions

(1) H-2B worker: as used in this part means a nonimmigrant holding a visa authorizing the individual to legally work in the US to perform temporary labor or services. A worker with an H-2B visa (H-2B worker) may also be considered a migrant agricultural worker under MSPA depending on the type and nature of work performed.

(2) Migrant Agricultural Worker and Seasonal Agricultural Worker: as used in this part means individuals employed for agricultural (including forestry) work on a seasonal or temporary basis.

(i) A worker, moving from one seasonal activity to another, is employed on a seasonal basis even though the worker may continue to be employed during a major portion of the year.

(ii) An overnight absence from the migrant workers permanent place of residence is required.

(iii) Members of the contractor's immediate family are not considered migrant or seasonal workers. Immediate family includes:

• Spouse

• Children, stepchildren, or foster children

• Parents, stepparents, or foster parents, or

• Brothers and sisters

(3) Farm Labor Contractor (FLC). As used in this part means a person including an individual, partnership, association, joint stock company or a corporation, who, for any money or other valuable consideration, paid or promised to be paid, performs any recruiting, soliciting, hiring, employing, furnishing, or transporting of any migrant or seasonal agricultural worker.

(c) Registration Requirements

(1) Any contractor providing or hiring H-2B nonimmigrants for work under this contract shall provide a copy of their Temporary Employment Certificate. General information http://www.dol.gov/whd/mspa/index.htm http://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov/ http://www.dol.gov/whd/immigration/H2BFinalRule/index.htm about the H-2B program can be found on Fact Sheet # 78 at http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs78.htm. Contractors can apply for the certificate through the US DOL Employment & Training Administration's on line iCERT Visa Portal System at https://icert.doleta.gov/ or by paper application.

(2) Any contractor who meets the definition in (2.c.) above providing or hiring migrant or seasonal workers to perform agricultural or manual forestry work shall first obtain a Federal DOL Farm Labor Contractor Certificate of Registration (http://www.dol.gov/whd/forms/fts_wh530.htm). The contractor shall carry the certificate at all times while engaged in contract performance and shall display it upon request. Any of the contractor's employees who perform any one or more of the activities defined as an FLC in paragraph (2.c.) must have their own FLC Employee Certificate. General information about MSPA can be found on Fact Sheet #49 at DOL Wage and Hour Divisions webpage http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs49.htm.

(d) Certifications

The Contractor shall provide applicable H-2B Temporary Employment Certificate and/or Farm Labor Contractor Certificate as part of their representations, certifications, and acknowledgements. Subcontractor(s) meeting the definitions above shall follow the same requirements as the Prime Contractor. It is the Prime Contractor's responsibility to ensure the Subcontractor's information is provided to the Contracting Officer.

(e) Worker Protections

(1) Worker Information Posters

(i) A contractor who uses the H-2B program to meet its temporary employment needs must post and maintain the H-2B poster (WH-1505) in a conspicuous location accessible to workers at the job site.

(ii) The contractor shall display and maintain the MSPA poster (WH-1376) on the job site in a conspicuous location accessible to workers during the contract performance period.

(2) Personal Protective Equipment

(i) 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I, OSHA's General Industry personal protective equipment (PPE) standard contains the general requirements for the provision of personal protective equipment and requires employers to perform a hazard assessment to select appropriate PPE for hazards that are present or likely to be present in the workplace. OSHA requires that many categories of personal protective equipment meet or be equivalent to standards developed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

(ii) Before a worker begins operating equipment, the contractor shall train the workers on the safe operation and use of the equipment.

(iii) The contractor shall provide the appropriate personal protective equipment for the work required to be performed in the contract, wherever necessary by reason of hazards or processes encountered that may cause injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body. Except for foot protection, all PPE must be provided by the employer at no cost to the employee. Includes:

http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs78.htm https://icert.doleta.gov/ http://www.dol.gov/whd/forms/fts_wh530.htm http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs49.htm

• Head Protection

• Hearing Protection

• Eye/Face Protection

• Leg Protection

• Hand Protection

(iv) PPE must be sanitary and in reliable condition. Do not use defective or damaged PPE. PPE must be inspected prior to use on each work shift to ensure it is in serviceable condition.

(v) A checklist of applicable PPE guidelines typical for the work performed under this contract is provided. This does not relieve the contractor of the responsibility of performing a risk assessment or providing the necessary PPE for their operations.

Reference https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/personalprotectiveequipment/index.html https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/personalprotectiveequipment/index.html or OSHA 3151-12R 2003 Personnel Protective Equipment Booklet. The booklet can be found at https://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3151.pdf.

(Contracting Officer - only include those applicable to your project. The checklists are all inclusive, All PPE may not be required for all types of work activities)

1. Manual Logging and Forestry Related activities:

https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/logging/manual/logger/personal_equip.ht ml

2. General Machine and Vehicles Logging and Forestry Related…