12034320Q7003.pdf

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERICAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF PAGE

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

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

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(EDWOSB)

8(A)

% FOR:

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION 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

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE FACILITY

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

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

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

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 FAR 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

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

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

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

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

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

SECTION B - INTRODUCTION

B.1 -- I-BPA USE AND INTENT

(a) The intent of this solicitation is to obtain the services described in D.1 Scope of Agreement for

Local, Regional, and Nationwide fire suppression and all-hazard incidents.

(b) The Blanket Purchase Agreements resulting from this Request for Quote (RFQ) may be used by multiple State and Federal wildland fire agencies.

(c) Exhibit H contains requirements specific to the various State and Federal wildland fire agencies.

B.2 -- PRICING AND ESTIMATED QUANTITY

(a) This solicitation will result in multiple agreements. The dollar limitation for any individual order is the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). Since the 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. Due to the sporadic occurrence of Incident activity, the placement of any orders IS NOT GUARANTEED.

(b) Proposed rates shall include, but are not limited to, labor (as required), equipment, operating supplies, materials, State and Federal taxes (including workers compensation costs), insurance coverage, transportation costs, overhead, and profit, and any costs/fees necessary to ensure equipment/operators/crews meet(s) the specified standards. As required by the agreement, any costs associated with a contractor provided support truck for fuel, maintenance, and operator transportation; delivery/setup/takedown, mobilization/demobilization, power generation, and a

Contractors representative attendance at the operational period briefings should also be included.

Contractors shall comply with the 2:1 work/rest ratio as outlined in the Interagency Incident

Business Management Handbook (Work/Rest Guidelines). When working an average of more than 16 hours, for the duration of the incident, a Contractor may request to negotiate an equitable adjustment through the Procurement Unit Leader or Contracting Officer. Shifts exceeding 16 hours shall be approved by the Incident Commander.

(c) Resources furnished under this agreement may be operated and subjected to extreme environmental and/or strenuous operating conditions which could include but is not limited to unimproved roads, steep, rocky, hilly terrain, dust, heat, and smoky conditions. As a result, by entering into this agreement, the contractor agrees that what is considered wear and tear under this agreement is in excess of what the resource is subjected to under normal operations and is reflected in the rates paid for the resource.

B.3 -- BASIS OF AWARD

(a) The Government will award a sufficient number of I-BPAs anticipated to meet incident resource needs resulting from this solicitation to responsible quoters whose quotes conforming to the solicitation will be advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The number of I-BPAs awarded will be determined based upon historical usage and other relevant data such as predictive services information, available personnel to administer agreements, etc.

(b) The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:

(1) operational acceptability of equipment/resource offered to meet the Government requirement

(2) price reasonableness

(3) past performance dependability risk

(c) A quote will be considered operationally acceptable if the offered resource meets the minimum requirements stated in the specifications.

(d) Price reasonableness may be based upon competition, government estimates, commercial pricing, historical data, etc.; generally, reasonable pricing that is low will result in higher dispatch priority.

(e) Past performance dependability risk will be assessed as high, low, or unknown (high indicating significant probability for poor future performance) based upon customer satisfaction as reflected in evaluations received for the quoter on incidents and other related experience within the past 36 months, compliance with Federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and quoters history of reasonable and cooperative behavior. Pursuant to FAR 42.1501 the contractors record of integrity and business ethics, and generally, the contractors business-like concern for the interest of the customer will be a consideration of past performance.

(f) I-BPAs will be awarded only to quoters with:

(1) reasonably priced resources

(2) operationally acceptable resources

(3) a low or unknown performance risk

(g) The notice of award will be electronically mailed to the vendors email address as provided in

VIPR.

B.4 -- MULTIPLE RESOURCE CATEGORIES/TYPING

A single resource may be awarded under multiple resource categories and/or typing. However, the same Dispatch Center must be selected for the single resource. In addition, nationally only one award will be made for a resource within each category and/or type. The Contractor may choose to respond to solicitations from multiple geographic areas; but upon acceptance of an offer of award, all other offers for that resource category and/or type will be ineligible for award.

Prospective quoters are cautioned to carefully consider the solicitations to which they respond.

B.5 -- UNRESTRICTED

(a) I-BPA solicitations will be set-aside for small business concerns unless market research indicates a need to advertise on an unrestricted basis (i.e. there are not enough small business concerns to meet anticipated needs). If Block 10 of the SF-1449 is checked unrestricted:

(1) Multiple awards of I-BPAs resulting from this solicitation will be made to responsible business concerns.

(2) Priority ranking for dispatch will be determined by the method described in D.6.2; no advantage will be given for business size or status in an unrestricted solicitation.

B.6 -- SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS ADVANTAGE APPLICABLE TO DPL RANKING

(a) Multiple awards of I-BPAs resulting from this solicitation will be made on a competitive basis to responsible small business concerns.

(b) Priority ranking for dispatch will be determined by applying a 5% advantage (to the method described in D.6.2) for each socioeconomic category (other than small business) checked in Block

10 of the SF-1449. A vendor meeting multiple targeted socioeconomic categories will receive multiple percentage points with a cap of 10%; for example if HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-

Owned, and 8(A) are all checked in Block 10 and a vendor qualifies as all three then the advantage will be 10% for purposes of Dispatch Priority List placement.

B.7 -- SUMMARY

(a) The Contractor shall:

(1) Submit a quote in the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) System (see E.1 52.212-1

Instructions to Offeror in Section E, found under the heading "Submitting Representations and

Certifications with Your Quote" at http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vendorapp.php). Online help can be found within the application, at the bottom of the page under "Getting Help".

(2) VIPR Vendor Application

(i) This solicitation requires vendors to submit their quotes using the VIPR Vendor Application.

(ii) To access the VIPR Vendor application, go to http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vendorapp.php

(iii) You will find:

(A) A link to log into the VIPR Vendor Application.

(B) Information and instructions specific to the Vendor Application, including how to submit your Representations and Certifications FAR 52.212-3.

(3) Contractors shall register and update information in the System for Award Management (SAM), formerly known as CCR. As a part of their SAM information, they shall complete online

Representations and Certifications (formerly known as the Online Representations and

Certifications Application or ORCA) within SAM at https://www.sam.gov. If the Contractor chooses not to complete "FAR 52.212-3, Offer Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items" (see

E.2) on-line, then a completed copy of this clause shall be completed and submitted separately via email or fax to the Contracting Officer as a part of the quote. IMPORTANT: Your account being active in SAM is directly related to you being able to receive payment for any orders received. If you do not update the Entity Management information at least once every 365 days, the registration becomes in-active.

(b) If you are new to Federal sector contracting or need other assistance with regards to placing a quote under this solicitation, contact your local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC).

Locations of PTACs and other valuable information on contracting with the Government may be found at: http://www.aptac-us.org/.

(c) NOTE: The Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) System will be used by the Forest Service for all pre-season incident procurements. In order to respond to solicitations issued through VIPR, Vendors must obtain Level 2 eAuthentication, which provides the ability to conduct official electronic business transactions via the internet. Additional information regarding eAuthentication can be obtained at: http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/eauth.php OR by contacting your local acquisition office: http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/contacts.php#field.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

Updated through FAC 2020-1, Effective 12 NOV 2019

C.1 -- 52.212-5 - CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2019)

(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 items:

(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 (JUL 2018)(Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-

91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance

Services or Equipment. (AUG 2019) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

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

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996)(31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)(Pub. L. 108-77, 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 items:

___ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEPT 2006), with

Alternate I (OCT 1995)(41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

___ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (OCT 2015)(41. U.S.C.

3509).

___ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUNE 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 (OCT

2018) (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) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (OCT 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

(OCT 2018)(41 U.S.C. 2313).

___ (10) [Reserved]

_X_ (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011)(15 U.S.C.

657a). (NOTE: This clause is applicable if the solicitation is set aside for HUBZone Small

Businesses. See Block 10 of the SF-1449 for solicitation set aside action.)

___ (ii) Alternate 1 (NOV 2011) of 52.219-3.

___ (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business

Concerns (OCT 2014)(if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer)

(15 U.S.C. 657a).

___ (ii) Alternate 1 (JAN 2011) of 52.219-4.

___ (13) [Reserved]

_X_ (14)(i) 2.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011)(15 U.S.C. 644).

___ (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011).

___ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2011).

___ (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (JUNE 2003)(15 U.S.C. 644).

___ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 1995) of 52.219-7.

___ (iii) Alternate II (MAR 2004) of 52.219-7.

_X_ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2018)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and

(3)).

___ (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (AUG 2018)(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 (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

___ (v) Alternate IV (AUG 2018) of 52.219-9.

_X_ (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

___ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

___ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages - Subcontracting Plan (JAN 1999)(15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

_X_ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (OCT

2019) (15 U.S.C. 657 f). (NOTE: This clause is applicable if the solicitation is set aside for Service-

Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. See Block 10 of the SF-1449 for solicitation set aside action.)

_X_ (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JUL 2013)(15 U.S.C.

632(a)(2)).

_X_ (23) 52.219-29 Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically

Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (DEC 2015)(15 U.S.C. 637(m)). NOTE:

This clause is applicable if the solicitation is set aside for EDWOSB or WOSB. See Block 10 of the

SF-1449 for solicitation set aside action.

_X_ (24) 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 (DEC 2015)(15

U.S.C. 637(m)). NOTE: This clause is applicable if the solicitation is set aside for EDWOSB or

WOSB. See Block 10 of the SF-1449 for solicitation set aside action.

_X_ (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUNE 2003) (E.O. 11755).

_X_ (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (OCT 2019)(E.O.

13126).

_X_ (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

_X_ (28)(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

___ (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

_X_ (29)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015)(38 U.S.C. 4212).

___ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.

_X_ (30)(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

___ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-36.

_X_ (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016)(38 U.S.C. 4212).

_X_ (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC

2010) (E.O. 13496).

___ (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019)(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).

___ (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (E.O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

___ (35)(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.)

___ (36) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential

Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

___ (37) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air

Conditioners (JUN 2016)(E.O. 13693).

___ (38)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT[supreg]-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN

2014)(E.O. 13423 and 13514).

___ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.

___ (39)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT[supreg]-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014)(E.O.

13423 and 13514).

___ (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14.

___ (40) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007)(42 U.S.C.

8259b).

___ (41)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT[supreg]-Registered Personal Computer Products

(OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

___ (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

_X_ (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG

2011)(E.O. 13513).

___ (43) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

___ (44) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13696).

___ (45)(i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

___ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

___ (46) 52.225-1, Buy American - Supplies (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

___ (47)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American - Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014)(41

U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C.

4001 note, Pub. L. 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 (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

___ (iii) Alternate II (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

___ (iv) Alternate III (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

___ (48) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2019) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_X_ (49) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008)(E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the

Treasury).

___ (50) 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. 2302 Note).

___ (51) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007)(42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (52) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV

2007)(42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (53) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (FEB 2002)(41 U.S.C.

4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

___ (54) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (JAN 2017)(41 U.S.C. 4505, 10

U.S.C. 2307(f)).

_X_ (55) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management

(OCT 2018)(31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (56) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Other Than System for Award

Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (57) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (58) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

___ (59) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(12)).

___ (60)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006)

(46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

___ (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.

___ (iii) Alternate II (FEB 2006) 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 items:

___ (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495)

_X_ (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018)(41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_X_ (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014)(29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_X_ (4) 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).

___ (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards - Price

Adjustment (MAY 2014)(29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (6) 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).

___ (7) 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).

___ (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015)(E.O. 13658).

_X_ (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017)(E.O. 13706).

___ (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014)(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, 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 Contractors 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 the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(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 items. 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 (JAN 2019)(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 (JUL 2018)(Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-

91).

(iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance

Services or Equipment. (AUG 2019)(Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2018) (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 $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(vi) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014)(E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (1) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

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

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(ix) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(x) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014)(29 U.S.C. 793).

(xi) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016)(38 U.S.C. 4212)

(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 (JAN 2019)(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 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 (OCT 2015)(E.O. 12989).

(xviii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).

(xix) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017)(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.

(xx)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. 2302 Note).

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014)(42

U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006)(46

U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

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

C.2 -- 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):

https://acquisition.gov/far/ or http://farsite.hill.af.mil/.

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (OCT 2018)

52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (MAY 2012).

NOTE: This procurement requires the use of biobased products to the extent that such products are reasonably available, meet agency or relevant industry performance standards, and are reasonably priced. Where available, these products should first be acquired from among qualified products that fall under the umbrella of items designated through the Federal Biobased Products

Preferred Procurement Program (FB4P). Information is available at: http://www.biopreferred.gov/.

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

Contracts (SEP 2013)

52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991)

52.245-1 Government Property (JAN 2017)

C.2.1 -- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRING VENDOR CERTIFICATION.

This is to notify you of recent award prohibitions contained in sections 744 and 745 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) regarding corporate felony convictions and corporate tax delinquencies. Under the Appropriations

Act, no awards can be made to any corporation (for profit or non-profit) that has a tax delinquency or felony conviction as defined in the Appropriations Act and described in the attached representation. To comply with these provisions, all offerors are required to complete the representation in SAM. Please note that if you have a tax delinquency or felony conviction, as defined in the Appropriations Act and described in the attached representation, you are not eligible for award. If you are ineligible for award because of these prohibitions it is possible that you can regain eligibility for award, but only if the suspension and debarring official considers your tax delinquency and/or felony conviction and determines that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

C.2.2 -- ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS.

(a) Assignment of claims is not authorized.

(b) In accordance with FAR Part 32.803, it is determined prohibiting assignment of claims against this I-BPA and any resultant resource order is in the Government's interest.

(c) Pursuant to FAR 52.212-4, vendors shall not change the name or address for EFT payments in the SAM record to reflect an assignee for the purpose of the assignment of claims.

C.3 -- AGREEMENT AND PERFORMANCE PERIODS

C.3.1 -- AGREEMENT PERIOD.

(a) Estimated date of award is

June 2020. The Agreement period is for three years from the date of award. An annual review will be conducted and at the discretion of the Contracting Officer, Contractors may be offered an opportunity to adjust their prices during that review period. If a revised price is not submitted during the period set forth by the Contracting

Officer, the prices proposed in the original agreement will remain in effect. In addition, a

Contracting Officer may allow the Contractor to change their Host Dispatch Center and/or

Equipment Attributes.

Note: Allowable equipment changes will not include the addition of new resources and will not result in a change in equipment typing.

(b) It is estimated that the anticipated use period for resources within the

Northern Rockies Geographic area may fall between

June 15 and September 30of each year. Potential use outside this area or anticipated use period could occur at any time. 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.

C.3.2 -- START WORK.

The Contractor shall provide availability status to the designated dispatch office within 10 days after award of the Agreement.

C.3.3 -- AGREEMENT CANCELLATION.

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

C.4 -- AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL TO PLACE ORDERS

Dispatchers, Buying Team Members, Finance Section Chiefs, Procurement Unit Leaders, Contracting Officers, and Purchasing Agents are authorized to place orders against this agreement. Orders must be placed in accordance with established ordering procedures as specified in National and Regional mobilization guides.

C.5 -- CLAIM SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY

For the purpose of settling claims, the successor contracting officer is any contracting officer acting within their delegated warrant authority, under the clauses of this agreement, and limits set by the incident agency.

C.6 -- CHANGES TO AGREEMENTS

Changes to Agreements may only be made by the original signing procurement official or a designated successor contracting officer (as designated officially in VIPR). If the original signing procurement official or designated successor contracting officer is not available and adjustments are deemed appropriate, an Emergency Equipment Rental Agreement (EERA) shall be executed at the incident and shall be applicable ONLY for the duration of that incident. The EERA must include the name and location of the incident.

C.7 -- 52.247-21 CONTRACTOR LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY

DAMAGE (APR 1984)

(a) The Contractor assumes responsibility for all damage or injury to persons or property occasioned through the use, maintenance, and operation of the Contractor's vehicles or other equipment by, or the action of, the Contractor or the Contractor's employees and agents.

(b) The Contractor, at the Contractor's expense, shall maintain adequate public liability and property damage insurance during the continuance of this contract, insuring the Contractor against all claims for injury or damage.

(c) The Contractor shall maintain Workers' Compensation and other legally required insurance with respect to the Contractor's own employees and agents.

(d) The Government shall in no event be liable or responsible for damage or injury to any person or property occasioned through the use, maintenance, or operation of any vehicle or other equipment by, or the action of, the Contractor or the Contractor's employees and agents in performing under this contract, and the Government shall be indemnified and saved harmless against claims for damage or injury in such cases.

C.8 -- LOSS, DAMAGE, OR DESTRUCTION

(a) For equipment furnished under this agreement WITHOUT operator, the Government will assume liability for any loss, damage or destruction of such equipment, except that no reimbursement will be made for loss, damage or destruction due to (1) ordinary wear or tear, (2) mechanical failure, or (3) the fault or negligence of the Contractor or the Contractor's agents or employees or Government employee owned and operated equipment.

(b) For equipment furnished under this agreement WITH operator, the Government shall not be liable for any loss, damage or destruction of such equipment, except for loss, damage or destruction resulting from the negligence, or wrongful act(s) of Government employee(s) while acting within the scope of their employment. The operator is responsible for operating the equipment within its operating limits and responsible for safety of the equipment.

C.9 -- FIREARM - WEAPON PROHIBITION

The possession of firearms or other dangerous weapons (18 USC 930 (g)(2)) are prohibited at all times while on Government Property and during performance of services, under this agreement.

The term dangerous weapon does not include a pocket knife with a blade less than 2 1/2 inches in length or a multi-purpose tool such as a Leatherman.

C.10 -- HARASSMENT FREE WORKPLACE

Contractors shall abide by "U.S. Code, Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order EO-93-

05, Secretary's Memorandum 4430-2 Workplace Violence Policy, and Harassment Free

Workplace (29 CFR Part 1614)". Regulations can be found at www.gpoaccess.gov/.

C.11 -- PRE-QUOTE MEETING (Optional)

(a) The Government is planning pre-quote meeting(s), during which potential quoters may obtain a better understanding of the work required.

(b) Quoters are encouraged to submit all questions in writing at least five (5) days prior to the conference.

(c) Quoters are cautioned that, notwithstanding any remarks or clarifications given at the conference, all terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged unless they are changed by amendment to the solicitation. If the answers to conference questions, or any solicitation amendment, create ambiguities, it is the responsibility of the quoter to seek clarification prior to submitting a quote.

(d) The conference(s) will be held:

February 11 19:00 to 21:30hrs.

Idaho Department of Lands

Sundance Room

3284 W Industrial Loop

Coeur dAlene, ID

February 12 19:00 to 21:30hrs

Northern Rockies Training Center

Pintler Room

5765 W Broadway

Missoula MT

February 13 19:00 to 21:30hrs

Billings Interagency Dispatch

1299 Rim Top

Billings MT

C.12 -- NRCG DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROTOCOL FOR CONTRACTED RESOURCES

The use, possession, solicitation for, or sale of narcotics or other controlled substance on

Government incidents is prohibited.

Being impaired or under the influence of legal or illegal drugs or alcohol away from the

Government incident, if such impairment or influence adversely affects work performance, the safety of the employee or of others is prohibited

If a resource is released from an incident due to violation or suspected violation of drug and alcohol policy as stated, that resource will be statused as unavailable until the submittal of a current drug and alcohol company policy and or current drug and alcohol testing results.

Violation of NRCG Drug and Alcohol Protocols for Contracted resources may result in the suspension or cancellation of this agreement.

C.13 -- NRCG CONTRACTOR SUPERVISION REQUIREMENT

Heavy equipment awarded under this agreement shall have a fully trained and qualified

Government fire line supervisor available in the immediate area who is assigned to direct the heavy equipment operator at all times during any suppression activities. Heavy equipment operators will not work on the fire line without such supervision.

SECTION D - RESOURCE INFORMATION

D.1 -- SCOPE OF AGREEMENT

The intent of this solicitation and any resultant Agreement is to obtain the services of faller module(s) for use on a local, regional and nationwide basis. The Contractor is responsible for all equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, lodging, trained/certified personnel, and supervision and management of those personnel, necessary to meet or exceed the Agreement specifications.

The resources may be used in the protection of lands, to include but not be limited to, severity, fire suppression, and all-hazard incidents. The Incident Commander or responsible Government

Representative is authorized to administer the technical aspects of this agreement.

D.2 -- EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

Equipment (saw(s) and vehicle(s)) shall meet all standards established by specification or incorporated by reference and shall be maintained in good repair by the Contractor.

D.2.1 -- CONTRACTOR PROVIDED EQUIPMENT.

(a) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all personnel arrive at the incident with the proper Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment as prescribed in the agreement. Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the PPE is operable and maintained in good repair throughout the duration of any assignment. Personal Protective Clothing will be maintained in good repair and be cleaned at sufficient intervals to preclude unsafe working conditions. All personnel shall be wearing Personal Protective Clothing, including boots, upon arrival at the incident. Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all personnel arrive with the following PPE:

(1) BOOTS: All Leather uppers, lace-up type, minimum of 8 inches high with lug type sole in good condition (steel toed boots are not acceptable).

(2) HARD HAT: Hardhat meeting NFPA Standard 1977 is required.

(3) GLOVES: One pair of heavy-duty leather per person.

(4) CHAPS: One pair per person meeting USFS Specification 6170-4F, or later, or certified to

NFPA 1977.

(5) EYE PROTECTION: One pair (meets standards ANSI Z87, latest edition).

(6) HEARING PROTECTION: Use hearing protection whenever sound levels exceed 85 dB.

(7) HEAD LAMP: With batteries and attachment for hardhat.

(8) FIRE SHELTER: New Generation Fire Shelter is required.

(9) FLAME RESISTANT CLOTHING (Shirt and Pants). A minimum of two full sets of flame resistant shirt and pants. For routine fireline duties, flame resistant clothing must be certified to

NFPA 1977.

NOTE: It is recommended that fireline personnel wear a short-sleeved t-shirt, underwear, and socks under fire clothing and boots. T-shirts and underwear should be 100% cotton or a 100% flame resistant blend of fibers. Socks should be cotton, wool, or a blend of flame resistant fibers.

(b) Chainsaw: Two (2) required per faller.

(1) Operational.

(2) Minimum of 30" or longer bar for larger diameter timber.

(3) Power head minimum 67 cubic centimeter (cc) or larger.

(4) Operational approved spark arrester.

(5) Chainbrake (functional).

(6) All necessary maintenance tools, supplies, and parts to keep the saw operating in a safe and efficient manner (i.e. bar or saw tool, files, chain, gas/oil, etc.).

(c) Other Equipment:

(1) Wedges

(2) Falling axe

D.2.2 -- TRANSPORTATION.

(a) The Contractor shall provide dependable ground transportation that meets all State and

Federal laws relating to motor vehicle operation. The vehicle must be capable of providing transportation to and from the fireline. The Contractor shall ensure that seatbelts will be available and used by every passenger in any vehicle while in motion. Vehicle MUST be 4-wheel or all wheel drive capable.

(b) Vehicle must be capable of carrying saws and hazardous materials (i.e. fuel) external from the passenger compartment.

D.2.2.1 -- Tire Requirements. Tires shall have a load rating in accordance with the vehicle Gross

Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR). All tires on the vehicles, which including the spare tire, if required, shall have sound sidewalls, body and tire tread depth of a minimum of 2/32" for rear tires and 4/32" for steering axle tires.

D.2.2.2 -- Spare Tire. All vehicles shall have a full-size spare tire with minimum of 4/32 tread. The spare tire shall be easily accessible.

D.2.2.3 -- Prohibited Marking. Federal regulations prohibit the use of official agency shields or markings on private vehicles or property.

D.2.2.4 -- Fire Extinguisher. All vehicles and equipment offered and under hire on this Agreement shall contain a fire extinguisher, multi-purpose 2A 10BC, that is securely mounted to the vehicle and accessible by the operator. The fire extinguisher shall have a current annual inspection tag.

D.3 -- PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

(a) All Contractor personnel shall comply with Exhibit F, Safety Standards. Contractors shall comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act when employing persons under 18 years of age (Ref. 29

CFR 570).

(b) Minimum Age for Firefighting Resources. Persons under 18 years of age shall not perform hazardous or arduous duties during wildland fire management operations, including execution of prescribed burns.

(c) Contract resources must abide by the terms and position requirements of the respective agreement they are hired under.

D.3.1 -- TRAINING/EXPERIENCE.

(a) Each person under this Agreement shall meet the following minimum requirements:

(1) 3 years' experience in the commercial logging industry as a timber faller and/or 3 years' experience as a faller on wildfire incidents (1,000 hours of timber falling is equal to 1 year of experience).

(2) RT-130 Annual Fireline Refresher including fire shelter.

(3) Arduous Work Capacity Fitness Test (3 miles with a 45 pound pack in 45 minutes).

(b) The government reserves the right to verify training and experience at any time for all fallers.

(c) Contract resources must abide by the terms and position requirements of the respective agreement they are hired under.

D.3.2 -- ENGLISH SPEAKING REQUIREMENT.

Communications between Contractor crew personnel and Government incident personnel is mandatory for safe and effective performance. Contractor's representative shall be able to proficiently communicate in English, in the language of the crew, and read and communicate the

Incident Action Plan, Safety Alerts, etc. All radio communication on Government-assigned frequencies shall be in English.

D.4 -- EQUIPMENT RELIABILITY

(a) The Contractor shall provide dependable equipment that meets all applicable state and federal laws relating to motor vehicles and equipment.

(b) The Government reserves the right to conduct inspections at any time.

D.5 -- AVAILABILITY

If the Host Dispatch Zone or Geographic Area requires it, the Contractor is responsible for maintaining their current status by informing their host dispatch center of their availability, or if available, self-status in the Resource Ordering Status System (ROSS). When contract resources are unavailable, the resources will not be eligible for dispatch under the Agreement.

D.5.1 -- HOST DISPATCH CENTER SELECTION. (applicable to all agreements except those with designated single GACC ordering procedures)

Regional and local awards may not be made to vendors designating resource City and State location more than 450 miles away from their selected Dispatch Center.

D.6 -- ORDERING PROTOCOL FOR RESOURCES.

(a) This Agreement does not preclude the Government from using any Agency or Agency

Cooperator owned resources before equipment is mobilized under this Agreement.

(b) The Contractor shall restrict calls to the host dispatch center. Dispatchers will not provide information, such as "when or if a Contractor will be called for an assignment" or "status of other contractors."

D.6.1 -- DISPATCH PRIORITY.

(a) Each host dispatch center will give dispatch priority to the resource offering the greatest advantage (See D.6.2) before all other private resources not under Agreement with the following exceptions:

(1) For initial attack, dispatchers will follow the "closest forces" concept and utilize locally available resources according to agency and incident needs. The priority dispatch ranking may not be used during initial attack and Contractor resources may or may not be used.

(2) Tribal preference policy established within reservation jurisdiction.

(3) Government normally will dispatch resources in accordance with this protocol; however, the number of fire orders in process and actual fire conditions at the time of dispatch may require a deviation from normal procedures in order to respond effectively to such conditions. Any such deviation will be within the discretion of Government and will not be deemed a violation of any term or condition of this Agreement.

(b) Upon receipt of a resource order by a host dispatch center, Government Dispatchers will not hold the Contractor resources in reserve as a contingency force in a non-pay status when that resource is available.

D.6.2 -- RANKING OF AWARDED RESOURCES FOR DISPATCH PRIORITY.

(a) All resources will be evaluated and agreements will be awarded in accordance with B.3.

Resources on an awarded Agreement will be ranked on a dispatch priority list by

Host Dispatch Zone . As described in B.6, socioeconomic status advantage will be given to those small business concerns identified in Block 10 of the SF-1449.

(b) In addition to the award evaluation factors in B.3, criteria have been developed for some categories of equipment to assess the advantages for dispatch priority. If no additional criteria are identified, lowest price awarded resources will be ranked highest on the dispatch list.

(c) Within each small business program category, priority will be given according to the price offered for the type of resource. The price will be based on the daily rate, with the lowest price being ranked highest on the dispatch list. Separate priority lists will be generated for single fallers and faller modules.

D.6.2.1 -- Tied Prices/CBA Scores. The following methodology will be used to break ties that result when determining the ranking for the dispatch priority list.