1204H118Q0003_Incident_Security_Solicitation.pdf

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

1204H118Q0003

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

02/20/2018

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL

a. NAME

NATHAN SABO

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

(541) 408-8754

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

03/20/18 4:00 p.m. PST

9. ISSUED BY CODE

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS: UNRESTRICTED or SET ASIDE: 100 % FOR:

USDA – Forest Service

Nathan Sabo 1740 SE Ochoco Way Redmond, OR 97756

Small Business Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Eligible Under the Women-Owned

Hubzone Small Small Business Program NAICS: 561612 Business Economically Disadvantaged Women-

Service-Disabled Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Size Standard: $20.5M Million Veteran Owned Small Business 8(A)

13a. THIS CONTRACT

IS A RATED ORDER

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

11. Delivery for FOB

Destination unless Block is Marked

See Schedule

12. Discount Terms

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

CODE

16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

15. DELIVER TO

See Delivery Schedule

Nathan Sabo 1740 SE Ochoco Way Redmond, OR 97756

17a. CONTRACTOR/ CODE

OFFEROR FACILITY

CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE NO.:_________________________________________

DUNS NO:________________________________________________

Refer to Exhibit B

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

BPA for Incident Security Services within the Pacific Northwest Region, Region 6

(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 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 SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT)

30c. DATE SIGNED

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR

PRINT)

NATHAN SABO

31c. DATE SIGNED

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

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

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT

VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK

NUMBER

PARTIAL FINAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT

NUMBER

39. S/R VOUCHER

NUMBER

40. PAID BY

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

PAYMENT

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERIFYING

OFFICER

41c. DATE 42.b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42.c DATE REC’D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

Standard Form 1449 (REV. 5/2011) Back

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Incident Security Services

Region 6

CLIN / ITEM TASK – DESCRIPTION UNIT OF ISSUE QUOTED PRICE

001 Security Guard with

Transportation Daily Rate $________________

001A Transportation Mileage Rate $_________________

002 Security Manager with

Transportation Daily Rate $_________________

002A Transportation Mileage Rate $_________________

The following dispatch host centers have been selected to host this resources, you must choose one host center for all rostered employees. Contractors will select host center within Exhibit J (Business and Roster response).

OR-CDC (Redmond, OR) WA-CWC (Wenatchee, Washington)

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 and Regional 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 $150,000.00. 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 employees offered to meet the Government requirement

(2) price reasonableness

(3) past performance

REQUIRED SUBMITTALS – MUST BE INCLUDED WITH THE QUOTE PACKAGE

1.) Signed SF1449 2.) Completed Schedule of Items 3.) Exhibit J – Business and Roster Response 4.) Exhibit K – Experience Questionnaire

(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 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 issued electronically to the vendors email address provided on the SF1449.

B.4 – RESERVED

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 – RESERVED

B.7 -- SUMMARY

(a) The Contractor shall:

(1) Submit a quote electronically to nsabo@fs.fed.us.

(2) Contractor shall submit all required documents per B.3.

(3) Failure to submit all the above items will result in the contractor not being evaluated or considered for award.

(4) 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/.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

Updated through FAC 2005-92, Effective 9 Nov 2016

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

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2016)

mailto:nsabo@fs.fed.us http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.aptac-us.org/

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

(2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(3) 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 2015)(Pub. L. 109-282)(31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

(5) [Reserved]

(6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Jan 2014) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

(7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Jan 2014) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

_X_ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Governments 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 (JUL 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

(10)[Reserved] ___ (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 2014) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

(17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (OCT 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

(ii) Alternate I (OCT 2001) of 52.219-9.

(iii) Alternate II (OCT 2001) of 52.219-9.

(iv) Alternate III (OCT 2015) 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 (Nov 2011) (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)).

___ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (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)).

___ (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.

___ (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 (FEB 2016) (E.O.

13126).

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

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

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

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

_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 (MAR 2015) (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) 52.222-59, Compliance with Labor Laws (Executive Order 13673) (OCT 2016). (Applies at $50 million for solicitations and resultant contracts issued from October 25, 2016 through April

24, 2017; applies at $500,000 for solicitations and resultant contracts issued after April 24, 2017).

(36) 52.222-60, Paycheck Transparency (Executive Order 13673) (OCT 2016).

(37)(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.)

(38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

(39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

(40)(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.

(41)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT[supreg]-Registered Television (JUN 2014)(E.O.

13423 and 13514).

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

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

8259b).

(43)(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_ (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011)(E.O. 13513).

(45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

(46) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13696).

(47) 52.225-1, Buy American - Supplies (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

(48)(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.

(49) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (FEB 2016) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_X_ (50) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

(51) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (JUL 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(52) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

(53) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV

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

(54) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (FEB 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

(55) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

_X_ (56) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(57) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Other Than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(58) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(59) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(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.

(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 (MAY 2014)(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) (MAY 2014) (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).

(9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(10) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (SEPT 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

(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 (OCT 2015) (41.U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (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.

(iii) 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.

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

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

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

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

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

(ix) 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.

(x) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xi) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (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).

(xii) 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) (41U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiii) 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).

(xiv) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015) (E.O. 12989).

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

(xvi) 52.222-59, Compliance with Labor Laws (Executive Order 13673) (OCT 2016) (Applies at $50 million for solicitations and resultant contracts issued from October 25, 2016 through April 24, 2017; applies at $500,000 for solicitations and resultant contracts issued after April 24, 2017).

(xvii) 52.222-60, Paycheck Transparency (Executive Order 13673) (OCT 2016)).

(xviii)52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (JUL 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xix) 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.

(xx) 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 (MAY 2015) 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (MAY 2012) 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 (APR 2012)

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 http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ 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 Governments 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 1, 2018. The Agreement period is for 3 years. 1 base year 2018 – 2019 and possible 2 option years (2019 – 2020 & 2020 – 2021). An annual review will be conducted and at that time, Contractors will be offered an opportunity to adjust their prices. If a revised rate 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 roster.

Note: allowable changes will not include the addition of new resources and will not result in a change in dispatch location.

(b) It is estimated that the anticipated use period for resources within the Region 6 Geographic area may fall between June and October of 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 Contractors and Governments rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the agreements 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.

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 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.

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

(b) 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.

(c) The conference call(s) dates

1) March 1, 2018 @ 10am PST 2.) March 8, 2018 @ 10am PST *** Call in Number: 888-844-9904 Participant code: 4509739# http://www.gpoaccess.gov/

SECTION D - RESOURCE INFORMATION

D.1 -- SCOPE OF AGREEMENT

The intent of this solicitation and any resultant Agreement is to obtain incident security services as identified in D.2 for use on a local and regional basis. The Contractor is responsible for all equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, 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, performing security monitoring and / or road blocks. Security personnel will be required to provide a security presence at closure area; typically road, trail, helibase, spike camp, ICP, supply cache or other specific area such as sleeping are that would include a walking inspection of the area, walking inspection of the perimeter of the area, or watching video camera footage of a particular area. The company is responsible for hiring, training and have current background checks records of all contract workers.

In addition, security personal shall professionally work with the public to inform them of the reason for the blockage and special instructions which may be pertinent such as anticipated opening, special instructions for access or other alternative solutions to get to a destination.

D.2 -- CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

All security personnel under this agreement will be unarmed services only. Contractor’s security personnel shall not carry or use firearms or any other defensive equipment such as pepper spray, handcuffs, batons, etc., nor may they detain or arrest persons.

Contractor’s duties will not present an appearance of law enforcement authority.

All terms and conditions of Law Enforcement and Security Services for Emergency Fire Incidents letter dated May 26, 2004, Exhibit I are in full force and effect.

Contract Security Guard Duties:

As described in D.1 – SCOPE Security guard personnel are expected to complete a daily log or report of work activities. This would include the number of vehicles turned away and details of any significant public interactions. If suspicious or unruly behavior is witnessed or a breach has occurred, security guard personnel are expected to immediately radio or notify the Security Manager, SECM, Communications Unit or Security Supervisor. The daily log or report shall be turned into the Security Supervisor on a daily basis and be available for the SECM or LSC to review.

The Security Guard duties include but are not limited to the following activities:

1. Provide presence at assigned road and trail closures or security locations, such as entrance to ICP or Base facilities which would include allowing access to those with proper credentials.

2. Provide roaming presence within ICP or Base facilities as identified by the Security Manager.

3. Provide a security presence at Drop Points or Staging Area.

4. Provide a security presence where needed after hours such as Supply Cache, Helibase, ICP or other areas identified by Security Manager or Incident Management Team.

5. Other duties as assigned by the Security Manager or Incident Management Team that would not include law enforcement duties.

6. Wear reflective vest during shift hours.

Contract Security Manager Duties:

The Security Manager shall schedule work shifts, communicate with Security Guards and Incident Management team, and support Logistics.

Items that the Security Manager should reinforce with the Security Guard include but are not limited to the following activities:

1. Be aware of possible theft of resources and how to report suspicious or observed behavior.

2. Be aware of Zero Tolerance rules by the Incident Management Team and how to report violation of rules to Security Manager or Logistics Section Chief or IMT.

3. Be aware of dangerous situations that would require additional personnel as backup such as known threats, various dangerous animals, domestic abuse situations, intoxicated individuals, or where situational awareness shows additional personnel are required.

4. Organize assigned personnel to meet the needs of the assignment.

5. Exhibit principles of respect.

6. Know your subordinates and look out for their well-being.

7. Keep your subordinates informed.

8. Build the team.

9. Employ your subordinates in accordance with their capabilities.

10. Complete daily review of staffing requirements.

11. Coordinate an efficient transfer of position duties when mobilizing/demobilizing.

12. Inform and communicate with subordinate staff and Incident Management Team.

13. Document follow-up action needed and submit to supervisor.

14. Submit CTR and/or Shift Ticket to Incident Finance on a daily basis.

15. Consolidate shift reports of security personnel.

The Contract Security Manager shall report directly to the Supervisory Incident Personnel on the Incident Management team who will provide clear intent and instructions which show the difference between the SEC1 and SEC2 Government law enforcement positions as compared to the Contract Security force.

Contractors shall provide their own supervisory Contract Security Manager when 2 or more security guards are under hire. One (1) Contract Security Guard Manager is required for every 10 employees hired.

Contractor’s representative shall coordinate with the Security Manager (SECM). The SECM is responsible for authorizing chargeable duties and costs, and for receiving and/or approving payments and completion of CTR or Shift Ticket for their employees. CTR and/or Shift Ticket shall be submitted to Incident Finance on a daily basis.

D.2.1 -- CONTRACTOR PROVIDED EQUIPMENT.

(a) Incident Security Personnel shall meet all standards established by specification or incorporated by reference and shall be maintained in good repair by the Contractor.

D.2.1.1 -- Minimum Equipment Requirements.

(a) All security personnel shall provide their own reliable transportation suitable for potential steep, mountainous, dirt or 4 wheel drive accessible roads. All security personnel shall carry a cell phone.

(b) All security personnel shall be self-sufficient; for example tent, pads, sleeping bags, clothes for duration of incident etc. (assignments can last 14 days)

(c) Government shall provide IAP, Phone/Contact List, Unit Log, Signs, Barricades and radio as needed to security personnel. Contractor shall provide, flash light, light bar and a reflective vest for all security personnel to be worn while on duty. The reflective vest shall clearly identify

"SECURITY" on the back of the vest in large font, easily readable (2” or larger).

D.2.1.1(a) -- Contractor Provided Personal Protective Equipment.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) The government considers operators as fireline personnel who will use and wear specified articles of PPE. The following mandatory items will be issued by the Government, when not furnished by the Contractor, to operators performing within the scope of this agreement:

Clothing*: (1) Flame resistant pants and shirts; (2) Gloves (Either Nomex or chrome tanned leather, when not furnished by the contractor); (3) Hard hat; (4) Goggles or safety glasses. Equipment: (1)

Fire shelter; (2) Headlamp; (3) Individual First-Aid Kit: (4) Other items, in addition to these three may be issued by the Government.

*The Government may provide the PPE, but may also reassign the driver to another mission that does not require Nomex and/or PPE if the Government does not have the appropriate sizes. If no assignment is available the driver may also be released.

Operators shall wear the items of clothing issued and maintain the issued equipment in a usable and readily available condition. Upon completion of the contract assignment, all issued items of clothing or equipment shall be returned to the Government. Deductions will be made for all

Government furnished protective equipment not returned to the government.

The vendor is required to provide their own boots meeting the following requirement (see requirements above).

D.2.1.1.1 -- Mileage. In addition to the daily rate a mileage rate will be paid. See D.21.8.

D.2.1.1.2 -- FAR 52.217-3 Evaluation Exclusive Of Options (APR 1984).

The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by including only the price for the basic requirement; i.e., options will not be included in the evaluation for award purposes.

D.2.2 -- VEHICLE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS.

(a) 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.

(b) Licensed Units. All Units offered and used under this Agreement shall be licensed and legally operable on all roads. All Units with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 10,001 pounds and greater shall have: a) annual USDOT certified vehicle inspection; or b) Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Inspection. (49 CFR 396.23)

(c) All vehicles offered and under hire on this Agreement shall be licensed and legally operable on all roads. All vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 10,001 pounds and greater shall have: a) annual USDOT certified vehicle inspection; or b) current Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Inspection. (49 CFR 396.23)

(d) All vehicles shall be in sound mechanical condition with sufficient horsepower and mainframe configurations to ensure successful performance on roads and highways, or in terrain described in this solicitation. All vehicles under this Agreement shall be able to be legally driven on highways under their own power and be able to travel at a minimum of 50 miles an hour.

(e) Operators of any motor vehicle having a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or greater shall meet all federal and state Commercial Driver's License (CDL) requirements and other endorsements as required for the state in which operator is licensed. Operators of any motor vehicle having a GVWR of 10,001 pounds and greater shall have a current medical card.

(f) Brakes on all axles. All vehicles 36,000 GVWR or greater shall be installed with an operator-controlled auxiliary braking system in addition to the service brakes (i.e., engine retarder, transmission retarder, driveline retarder, or exhaust retarder).

D.2.2.1 -- Tire Requirements. Tires shall have load ratings in accordance with the vehicle Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR). All tires on the vehicles, which include the spare tire, if required, shall have sound sidewalls, body and tire tread depth of a minimum of 4/32 for rear tires and 4/32 for steering axle tires. All wheel drive vehicles shall have all season or mud and snow tire tread on all wheels.

D.2.2.1.1 -- Spare Tire. All vehicles shall have a full size wheel mounted spare tire with minimum of 4/32 tread. The spare tire shall be easily accessible.

D.2.2.2 -- Prohibited Marking. Federal regulations prohibit the use of official agency shields or markings on private vehicles or property.

D.2.2.3 -- Biobased Products. 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/.

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) Restrictions on Appearance:

Contractor personnel may wear uniforms and operate marked vehicles owned by the contractor. Contractor uniforms shall be a color and style in general use by large guard or security organizations and shall be readily distinguishable from those of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Vehicles and uniforms shall not contain the word “police” or “law enforcement”, or contain the markings of a public police agency. Contractor http://www.biopreferred.gov/ vehicles will not contain vehicle lighting defined as restricted to law enforcement use in the state of the incident. Uniform-type clothing and/or badges are encouraged in order to provide a physical presence and deterrence on the incident, but are provided at the discretion and cost of the contractor. The Government will provide contractor’s personnel with fire protective equipment and/or clothing if necessary. Security personnel shall wear a reflective vest at all times during their shift when in high traffic areas. The reflective vest shall clearly identify "SECURITY" on the back of the vest in large font, easily readable (2” or larger)

D.3.1 – COMMUNICATION

The Security Supervisor is expected to stay in ICP and have close contact and frequent conversations with SECM and LSC.

D.3.1.1 -- PROGRAMMABLE RADIO:

(a) Contractor shall provide radio for their first five (5) personnel per incident. After initial five, security personnel will be assigned a fire radio by incident management team. All security personnel shall be expected to monitor assigned frequencies.

(b) All security employees must have a programmable handheld radio.

(c) Radios must be capable of communicating within a minimum frequency range of 138 MHz to

174 MHz in the narrowband (12.5 KHz) mode on established Federal and state frequencies.

Modified radios are not acceptable. Only radios listed on the National Interagency Fire Centers

National Interagency Incident Communications Divisions website https://www.nifc.gov/NIICD/documents.html are approved.

Inquiries for approved radios should be directed to:

Communications Duty Officer Phone: (877) 775-3451 (Toll Free) Phone: (208) 387-5644 (Local) FAX: (208) 387-5892 email: nifc.cdo@fs.fed.us

(d) At least two (2) fully charged battery packs per radio are required at the beginning of each shift. Contractor supplied batteries must operate the portable radio throughout the shift. It is highly recommended that all portable radios utilize an AA alkaline battery clamshell. A source of 115 VAC power may not be available for rechargeable batteries.

(e) The contractor shall be capable of programming incident frequencies into their radios.

Frequencies may be installed by the Government at the incident. Contractor must comply with all National telecommunications and…