12363N24Q4101 Combined synopsis solicitation Amstrong Creek.pdf

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Combined Synopsis and Solicitation

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Schedule of Items

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest

Lakewood-Laona Ranger District LKLN

Armstrong Creek Botany Survey

Estimated Period of Performance:

July 15, 2024-July 31, 2025

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION Qty

Unit of

Issue

Unit

Price Total

1 FY24 RFSS Plant Survey of Armstrong Creek 3420.7 Acres

Acres are estimated pending availability of funds.

The scope of this contract is to perform project level surveys for the presence of Regional Forest Sensitive Species (RFSS) plant species within suitable habitat in project area of Armstong Creek on the Lakewood-Laona District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest (CNNF).

Award anticipated to be a firm fixed price contract.

Basis of Award: This contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible quoter. Ability to meet the completion date will be considered as a primary factor to determine if a quoter can be responsible for this contract.

*All Contractors must be registered as active in SAM at the time of quote submission. https://sam.gov/content/home

Performance Work Statement (PWS)-Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest FY24

LK-LN District Regional Forester’s Sensitive Species (RFSS) Plant Survey

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE (SCOPE) OF THE CONTRACT

The scope of this contract is to perform project level surveys for the presence of Regional Forest Sensitive

Species (RFSS) plant species (see Attachment 2-RFSS Plant List) within suitable habitat in project area of

Armstong Creek on the Lakewood-Laona District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest (CNNF).

The results of the RFSS plant surveys will be used in resource management and land management planning.

Approximately 3,420.7 acres of suitable RFSS plant habitat within 50 stands are to be surveyed with in the

Armstrong Creek project area on the Lakewood-Laona Ranger District (LK-LA RD) under this contract.

DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION

The Armstrong Creek project area is in the northeastern portion of the LK-LA RD in the townships of

Blackwell and Laona, in Forest County, WI. The project area is bordered to the North by Peshtigo River

Road, East by Goose Creek Road, West by Longitude -88.551, and the South by FR2198 and FR2088.

Project stands are located approximately seven and twelve air miles east of Laona, WI in Blackwell township, T 36N R 16E Sections 33; T 35N R 16E Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23.

(see Attachment 1- Armstrong Creek Stand List and Attachment 9- Project Location Map, Project Overview

Map and Detail Maps).

The areas to be surveyed may or may not be physically identified on the ground but are delineated on the project maps showing land features such as roads, creeks, and waterbodies and in the stand GPS shapefile.

Project stands are predominantly northern mesic forest consisting of mixed northern hardwoods. Northern hardwoods are the prevalent forest type in the project area with inclusions of natural origin red and white pine and even aged aspen. (see Attachment 3-USFS Codes).

2. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS (SURVEY SPECIFICATIONS)/ TASKS

TASK 1- FIELD SURVEYS AND DATA COLLECTION

The Contractor shall survey for each of the RFSS plant taxa on the attached RFSS plant list (see Attachment

2-RFSS Plant List) and survey most intensively where target species are likely to be found. The Contractor shall survey during the appropriate phenological time period(s) for the species under consideration.

Task 1.1- For stands less than 100 acres, the preferred survey method is a random or intuitive meander, where the surveyor detours to areas most likely to harbor RFSS plants based on habitat and the judgment of the surveyor. The random or intuitive meander should concentrate on as many potential sites as is possible while still sampling the entire stand.

Task 1.2- For stands 100 acres or greater the preferred survey method is systematic or patterned searches, where the surveyor walks a series of evenly spaced and roughly parallel transects to maximize coverage of a stand. Spacing of the transects may vary depending on vegetation density and visibility, habitat quality, and judgment of the surveyor, but should be between 200 and 350 feet.

Task 1.3- The Contractor will record and garnish survey routes of the project area by providing tracking files from a GPS unit.

TASK 2- DATA REPORTS

The contractor shall submit a report summarizing the results of the field surveys. One hard copy and one electronic copy of the report shall be submitted to the USFS. The electronic copies shall be in Microsoft

Word (doc, docx), Microsoft Excel (xls, xlsx.), or pdf formats. Each final report shall include the following sub task items:

Task 2.1- Completed Survey Summary datasheet for all stands surveyed, summarizing habitat quality, RFSS plant and NNIS findings (see Attachment 4-RFSS Survey Summary).

Task 2.2- Completed stand datasheets. The contractor shall complete a datasheet for each survey area (see Attachment 5-RFSS Plant Survey Datasheet), to include a summary of habitat, structure, unique features, disturbance, abundant/dominant species by functional group, presence of RFSS plants, non-native invasive species (NNIS) and habitat indicator species

(Canada yew (Taxus Canadensis) or Toothwort (Cardamine spp.)), and a quick assessment of earthworms, browse and RFSS plant habitat quality.

Task 2.3- List of all plant species, using Latin nomenclature, seen, by community type(s) or stand(s). (see Attachment 6-Species Checklist). The Contractor will provide a list of plants found within the survey area; this list shall be limited to species with which the contractor is familiar and is not intended to be exhaustive or complete. Survey area is defined as a single stand or group of similar stands.

Task 2.4- Completed WI NHI Rare Plant Report Form for any RFSS plants located, including

GPS locations (see Attachment 8-WI NHI Rare Plant Field Report Form). If a RFSS plant population is located, information regarding the plant identity, number of individuals, phenological /growth stage, legal description of the site, precise location (GPS), area of coverage by the population, and habitat characteristics, will be recorded on Wisconsin’s Natural

Heritage Inventory (WI NHI) form (see Attachment 7-WI NHI Rare Plant Field Report Form).

Additionally, photographs will be collected and will be given to the COR along with designating the locations of the RFSS in the field with color-coded flagging and/or green paint that is provided to the Contractor, in a visible but discreet manner.

Task 2.5- Completed Non-Native Invasive Species (NNIS) inventory form for NNIS occurrences inventoried, including GPS locations (see Attachment 8-NNIS Inventory Form).

The contractor shall document any observations of NNIS listed on the NNIS Inventory form and should be recorded on the NNIS Inventory form, including precise location (GPS), area of coverage by the population and infestation percent.

Task 2.6- During the performance of this contract, the Contractor is requested to report to the

COR any unusual sightings such as large stick nests, artifacts, or heritage sites (that are not already marked with flagging or in obvious ways), or other special features.

DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall:

• Provide the COR with a survey plan prior to doing field surveys.

• Report survey progress to the COR on a bi-weekly basis with a report of days and time spent in the field.

• Complete data sheets (see Attachments 4-RFSS Survey Summary, 5-RFSS Plant Survey

Datasheet, 6- Species Checklist, 7-WI NHI Rare Plant Field Report Form, 8-NNIS Inventory

Form, and) as directed above (final copies printed legibly in ink or typed).

• Report any location of RFSS plants to the COR within 4 business days, along with the plant identity, number of individuals, phenological/growth stage, legal description of the site, precise location

(GPS), area of coverage by the population, and habitat characteristics.

• Verify identification of all RFSS plant species by comparison with regional herbarium collection and/or consultation with botanical experts as needed.

• For locations of listed plants, complete the WI NHI Rare Plant Field Report Form (see Attachment

7- WI NHI Rare Plant Field Report Form) with the final copies typed or printed legibly in ink.

• Mark RFSS plant locations in the field with color-coded flagging and/or green paint that is provided to the Contractor, in a visible but discreet manner.

• Provide 2-3 good quality color slides or digital photographs of each RFSS plant taxon located, with at least one showing the plant in detail and one showing the plant in its habitat.

• If the contractor collects and vouchers any plant specimens, a labeled herbarium sheet of the vouchered specimen shall be forwarded to the Eagle River-Florence Ranger District herbarium located in Florence.

SCHEDULE

Survey period will be weather and phenologically dependent but should begin approximately July 15, 2024, and is to be completed by July 31, 2025. Final reports, maps and/or GPS track files, and government furnished property (i.e., USFS Yale key) must be submitted to the contract officer representative (COR) by October 16, 2024.

Before any contract work is started, the COR will arrange for a pre-work conference to discuss contract provisions and specifications. At that time, the Contractor will present a proposed progress schedule for completing the work.

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

The government will provide electronic maps of the specific areas to be surveyed (see Attachments 9-

Project Location Map, Project Overview Map, and Detail Maps), GIS shapefiles, electronic data forms (see

Attachments 4-RFSS Survey Summary, 5-RFSS Plant Survey Datasheet, 6- Species Checklist, 7-WI NHI

Rare Plant Field Report Form, and 8-NNIS Inventory Form), and aerial photos (as requested), as well as flagging and/or marking paint to delineate to RFSS plant locations.

A USFS Yale key will be issued to the contractor to access stands behind locked gates. This will require the Contractor to sign a USDA-Forest Service Personal Custody Property Receipt and acknowledge financial responsibility for the value of items lost or damaged. The USFS Yale key shall be returned with the final report. Complete payment will not be made until both are submitted.

4. TRAVEL

The contractor shall furnish all equipment, labor, materials, (except Government furnished property listed in the Government Furnished Properties Section below), transportation, supervision, and incidentals necessary to conduct surveys.

5. CONTRACTOR’S KEY PERSONNEL

Qualifications and experience of individual or firm.

List names, education, and experience of individuals to be used on this contract. You must list all individuals and the position they will be occupying. The following should be addressed for each individual:

• The contractor and the contractor's employees must be able to identify all the RFSS plant taxa on the attached RFSS plant list (see Attachment 2-RFSS Plant List)

• Knowledge of plant taxonomy, identification, and classification.

• Ability to identify habitat associations.

• Experience in identifying key habitats and predicting plant occurrences by habitat in northern

Lake States Forest communities, particularly Wisconsin.

• Experience in searching for and identifying uncommon, rare, and sensitive species of the northern Lake States forests with specific attention to endangered, threatened, and special concern plant species in northern Wisconsin.

• Experience in using GPS personal navigation systems to locate and document features.

• Experience in aerial photo interpretation.

• Experience in plant specimen preparation and handling.

• Extent of education in botany or related biological field.

6. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

An original invoice will be submitted to the COR via IPP who will then send it to the procurement officer for payment. The COR’s signature on the invoice indicates satisfactory completion and acceptance of work.

7. ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 –Armstrong Creek Stand List, 1 Page

Attachment 2 – RFSS Plant List, 5 pages

Attachment 3 – USFS Codes, 3 pages

Attachment 4 – RFSS Plant Survey Summary Sheet, 2 pages

Attachment 5 – RFSS Plant Survey Datasheet, 2 pages

Attachment 6 – Species Checklist, 3 pages

Attachment 7 – WI NHI Rare Plant Field Report, 2 pages

Attachment 8 – Invasive Species inventory Form, 2 pages

Attachment 9 – Project Maps: Location, Overview, and Detail compartments/stands, 8 pages

12363N24Q4101

Chequamegon – Nicolet NF - Armstrong Creek Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-02

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Items”

FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive

Orders”

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular; updated through FAC

2024-02 dated January 22, 2024.

Basis of award: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable

Schedule Notes:

a) Quantities shown are estimates only. Invoicing and payment based on actual quantities.

b) Quantiles not used or funded in a previous year, may be used in a following year at the applicable new option year financing.

c) Ultimate base contract value shall not exceed initial award value.

Description of Requirement:

The Contractor and any Subcontractors shall comply with all state and federal laws pertaining to herbicide application.

All herbicides, surfactants and dyes furnished by the Contractor shall be of recent manufacture and in the original containers with labels intact.

The required herbicides and surfactants are listed under each line item section. If the contractor wishes to substitute an equal herbicide and/or surfactant not listed below, he/she may do so only with specific contracting officer representative (COR) approval. A copy of the chemical label and

MSDS must accompany the request.

(ii) Date(s) and Place(s) of Delivery and Acceptance/Location https://www.acquisition.gov/

Chequamegon – Nicolet NF - Armstrong Creek

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Estimated Period of Performance: July 15, 2024, through July 31, 2025

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

(i) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or

Executive Orders- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (OCT 2022)

(DEVIATION 2017- 1, DEVIATION APR 2020, and DEVIATION JUL 2020)

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

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and

Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services

Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) (Section

1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

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

Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(l)(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) (Public Laws

108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the

Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

☒ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (June 2020), with Alternate

I (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

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

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

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

☒ (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform

Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Jun 2020) (DEVIATION 2017-1)

IXI (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

□(6) [Reserved].

(7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

(8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts

(Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/far-class-deviation-implement-whistleblower-protection.pdf

Chequamegon – Nicolet NF - Armstrong Creek IXI (9) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with

Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Nov 2021) (31 U.S.C.

6101note).

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

□ (11) [Reserved].

☐ (11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Oct 2022) (15

U.S.C.657a).

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

(Oct 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

☐ (13) [Reserved]

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

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

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

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

☐ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and

(3)).(DEVIATION DEC 2022)

☐ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

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

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

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

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

☒ (18) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13

☐ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C.637s)

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

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

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

☐ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C.

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

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

2022) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

☐ (22) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (MAR 2023) (15

U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

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

Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

☐ (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 (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

☐ (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C.

644(r)).

☐ (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/far-class-deviation-regarding-threshold-small-disadvantaged-business.pdf

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☒ (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

☐ (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Dec 2022)

(E.O.13126).

☒ (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

☒ (30) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).

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

☐ (31) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

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

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

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

☐ (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

☐ (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec

2010) (E.O. 13496).

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

13627).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter78 and E.O. 13627).

☐ (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

☐ (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®-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s

13423 and 13514).

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

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

13514).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.

☐ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (May 2020) (42 U.S.C.

8259b).

☐ (43) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015)

(E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

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

☒ (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun

2020) (E.O. 13513).

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

☐ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

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

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

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

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1

☐ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (DEC 2022) (19

U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C.

chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-

53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

☐ (ii) Alternate I [Reserved]

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

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

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

☐ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Dec 2022) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

☒ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the

Treasury).

☐ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States

(Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal

Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

☐ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

☐ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007)

(42 U.S.C. 5150).

☐ (55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021).

☐ (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial

Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.3805).

☐ (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov

2021) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.3805).

☒ (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct

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

☐ (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award

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

☐ (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C.3332).

☐ (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

☐ (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

☐ (63) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021)

(46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

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

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

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

Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

☒ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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

41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the

Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees

Chequamegon – Nicolet NF - Armstrong Creek expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C.5341 or 5 332.

This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage

Determination

Employee Class Monetary Wage/Fringe Benefits

Forestry Technician $23.17 per hour

☒ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment

(Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment

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

☐ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to

Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May

2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to

Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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

2022).

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

☐ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42

U.S.C. 1792).

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

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the

Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor

Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

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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 products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

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

3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further

Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

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

115-91).

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

Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C.637(d)(2) and

(3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR

19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

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

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

(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C.4212).

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

(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C.4212).

(xi) 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.

(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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

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

(xiv) 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).

(xv) 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).

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022) (E.O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026

(Jan 2022).

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

(xix) (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. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42

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

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(xxii) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR

2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801)

(xxiii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov

2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C.2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

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

(ii) Additional Requirements/Terms and Conditions:

Clauses:

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code

Maintenance 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only because of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 7 calendar days of contract expiration.

52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and

Construction Contracts (AUG 2018)

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR

1984)

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (AUG 1989)

52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (APR 1984)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB

1998)

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

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses begin with

52) Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR clauses begin with 452) http://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far http://www.acquisition.gov/agar

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Deviations to clauses may be viewed at: Policies & Regulations USDA\

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation

(48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Agriculture Acquisition Regulation

(48 CFR 4) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of

"(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

452.204-70 Modification for Contract Closeout (DEVIATION JUL 2022)

Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures

(SAP) according to FAR 13:

(a) If unobligated funds in the amount of $1000 or less remain on the contract, the

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

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

Provisions:

52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG

2020)

52.237-1 Site Visit (APR 1984)

Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

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52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Provisions:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR Provisions begin with

52) Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Provisions:

https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR Provisions begin with 452)

Deviations to provisions may be viewed at:

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR

Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of

"(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (48

CFR Chapter 4) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

Employment of Eligible Workers

1. General

This contract is subject to the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection

Act (MSPA), 29 United States Code (U.S.C) 1801-1872, and to the U.S.

Department of Labor (DOL) regulations implementing MSPA 29 Code of Federal

Regulations (CFR) Part 500. MSPA eliminates activities detrimental to migrant and seasonal agricultural workers, requires registration of Farm Labor Contractors, and ensures necessary protection for the workers. Information regarding MSPA can be found at http://www.dol.gov/whd/mspa/index.htm.

If workers are hired under the H-2B program, (8 CFR Section 274A provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) for the admission of nonimmigrants to the U.S. to perform temporary labor or services) a Temporary Employment

Certification issued by the Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) in the

Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration is required. For further information on the requirements of the H-2B program, visit OFLC's website at http://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov/ or Wage and Hour's website at http://www.dol.gov/whd/immigration/H2BFinalRule/index.htm.

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

2. Definitions

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

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

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

▪ An overnight absence from the migrant workers permanent place of residence is required.

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

1. Spouse

2. Children, stepchildren, or foster children

3. Parents, stepparents, or foster parents, or

4. Brothers and sisters

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

3. Registration Requirements

1. Any contractor providing or hiring H-2B nonimmigrants for work under this contract shall provide a copy of their Temporary Employment Certificate.

General information about the H-2B program can be found on Fact Sheet #

78 at http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs78.htm. Contractors can apply for the certificate through the US DOL Employment & Training http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs78.htm

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Administration's on line iCERT Visa Portal System at https://icert.doleta.gov/ or by paper application.

2. Any contractor who meets the definition in (2.c.) above providing or hiring migrant or seasonal workers to perform agricultural or manual forestry work shall first obtain a Federal DOL Farm Labor Contractor Certificate of

Registration (http://www.dol.gov/whd/forms/fts_wh530.htm). The contractor shall carry the certificate at all times while engaged in contract performance and shall display it upon request. Any of the contractor's employees who perform any one or more of the activities defined as an FLC in paragraph

(2.c.) must have their own FLC Employee Certificate. General information about MSPA can be found on Fact Sheet #49 at DOL Wage and Hour

Divisions webpage http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs49.htm.

4. Certifications

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

Contractor's responsibility to ensure the Subcontractor's information is provided to the Contracting Officer.

5. Worker Protections

1. Worker Information Posters

▪ A contractor who uses the H-2B program to meet its temporary employment needs must post and maintain the H-2B poster (WH-

1505) in a conspicuous location accessible to workers at the job site.

▪ The contractor shall display and maintain the MSPA poster (WH-

1376) on the job site in a conspicuous location accessible to workers during the contract performance period.

2. Personal protective equipment

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

Standards Institute (ANSI).

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

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

1. Head Protection

2. Hearing Protection

3. Eye/Face Protection

4. Leg Protection

5. Foot Protection

6. Hand Protection

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

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

Reference https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/personalprotectiveequipment/index.html https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/personalprotectiveequipment/index.html or OSHA 3151-12R 2003 Personnel Protective Equipment Booklet.

The booklet can be found at https://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3151.pdf.

Manual Logging and Forestry Related activities:

https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/logging/manual/logger/personal_ equip.html

General Machine and Vehicles Logging and Forestry Related activities:

https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/logging/mechanical/machines.ht ml

3. Field Sanitation.

OSHA established minimum standards for field sanitation in covered agricultural settings. Refer to Fact Sheet # 51 Field Sanitation Standards under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

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6. Employment Requirements

Fact Sheets with relevant information may be found at http://www.dol.gov/WHD/fact-sheets-index.htm.

1. Contractors employing workers in forestry related work are required to comply with wage and payroll standards and recordkeeping requirements.

Refer to Fact Sheet #63: Application of Federal Labor Laws to Reforestation found on the DOL Wage and Hour Division webpage.

2. Contractor Employee List. Contractors are required to maintain and provide upon request an active list of all employees performing work on the job site under this contract. The Employee List will identify employees by full name

(aliases), supervisory duties if applicable, and appropriate labor Occupation

Code for work performed under the Service Contract Act Wage Rates applicable to this contract. If Subcontractors are utilized, all tiers of subcontractor(s) are responsible for providing the same information for their employees to the Prime for submittal to the Contracting Officer.

7. Transportation

1. The contractor shall be registered to transport employees unless employees provide their own transportation or carpool by their own arrangement in one of their own vehicles. Authorization for each vehicle that will be used to transport employees must appear on the contractor's certificate. If the contractor directs or requests employees to carpool, the registration requirement is applicable. Any driver, who transports workers for a fee or at the direction of the contractor, shall be registered as an FLC or an FLC employee.

2. See Fact Sheet #50: Transportation under the MSPA, for more information about the vehicle safety standards, driver's licensing requirements, and vehicle insurance requirements. Note that separate transportation requirements may apply if there are H-2B workers.

8. Housing

1. The authorization to furnish housing, other than commercial lodging certified by a health authority or other appropriate agency, must appear on the contractor's certificate.