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This solicitation, 127EAS26R0003, is conducted as full and open competition (unrestricted) consistent with FAR 6.101 (policy) and FAR Part 12 commercial procedures. The Government intends multiple awards of IDIQ contracts under FAR 16.504(c). (No socioeconomic set¿aside is applied at the parent¿contract level.)

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Title: United States Forest Service (USFS)

California Regional Vault and Septic Pumping

Services Multi-Award Indefinite Delivery /

Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

Description: The United States Forest Service

(USFS) California State National Forests have a requirement for vault Toilet Pumping, Septic Tank

Pumping, Portable Toilet Pumping, Inspecting and

Cleaning USFS owned Vault Toilet Buildings and

USFS owned Portable Toilet structures. From the anticipated solicitation and subsequent award, the Government will award a multiple award IDIQ.

Primary Geographic Locations Serviced: This solicitation and resulting contract(s) cover all four (4) California Geographic Locations indicated by Attachment J.4 compromised of the following forests, which include 17 National

Forests and 1 Basin with some small acreage along the California/Nevada Border and the

California/Oregon border. Some of the work may encompass private land adjacent to these National

Forest lands. Interested offerors may submit a proposal for one (1) or any combination of the four (4) geographic location(s).

Northern California Forests: Klamath, Lassen, Mendocino, Modoc, Shasta-Trinity, and Six Rivers

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National Forests

Central Sierra California Forests: Eldorado, Lake

Tahoe Basin, Plumas and Tahoe National Forests

Southern Sierra California Forests: Inyo, Sequoia, Sierra and Stanislaus National Forests

Southern California Forests: Angeles, Cleveland, Los Padres, and San Bernardino National Forests

Additional authorized project locations include

USFS Regions 3 (AZ/NM), 6 (OR/WA) and 10 (AK).

See continuation of term for details on other

Forest Service Locations authorized for service under this IDIQ.

Period of Performance: One base year plus four

(4) option years; the total duration shall not exceed five (5) years and six (6) months when including any extension of services.

Contract Type & Ceiling: Multiple-award IDIQ, Firm-Fixed Price task orders. The combined ordering ceiling across all awards shall not exceed $9,000,000.

Forest Service Contacts:

COR: Victor Aguirre orozco, victor.aguirreorozco@usda.gov

GTM: Sarah Belcher, sarah.belcher@usda.gov

CO: Klenise Wallace, klenise.wallace@usda.gov

Potential PoP with Option Years...

Period of Performance: 05/22/2026 to 04/30/2031

0001 Base Period

USFS CA Vault Toilet Pumping & Waste Disposal IDIQ

Product/Service Code: S222

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING- WASTE

TREATMENT/STORAGE

Delivery: 04/30/2027

Period of Performance: 05/22/2026 to 04/30/2027

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NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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1001 Option Year One (1)

USFS CA Vault Toilet Pumping & Waste Disposal IDIQ

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: S222

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING- WASTE

TREATMENT/STORAGE

Delivery: 04/30/2028

Period of Performance: 05/01/2027 to 04/30/2028

1002 Option Year Two (2)

USFS CA Vault Toilet Pumping & Waste Disposal IDIQ

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: S222

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING- WASTE

TREATMENT/STORAGE

Delivery: 04/30/2029

Period of Performance: 05/01/2028 to 04/30/2029

1003 Option Year Three (3)

USFS CA Vault Toilet Pumping & Waste Disposal IDIQ

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: S222

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING- WASTE

TREATMENT/STORAGE

Delivery: 04/30/2030

Period of Performance: 05/01/2029 to 04/30/2030

1004 Option Year Four (4)

USFS CA Vault Toilet Pumping & Waste Disposal IDIQ

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: S222

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING- WASTE

TREATMENT/STORAGE

Delivery: 04/30/2031

Period of Performance: 05/01/2030 to 04/30/2031

Funding will be provided on individual task orders.

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

IAS MAS No.: TBD Solicitation No.: 127EAS26R0003 Land Management West - Team 2 USFS California Regional Vault and Septic Pumping Services IDIQ Contract Number: TBD Contractor: TBD

Event Date*

Questions Due 05/05/2026 Proposals Due 05/08/2026 Evaluation Week 05/11 to 05/15/2026 Anticipated Award Date 05/22/2026

*Note: For the purposes of this Request for Proposal issuance, Proposals are due no later than 2359 PST on 08 May 2026. The remaining dates are tentative and subject to change.

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SECTION B – SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B.1 General Due to the nature of this work, each Task Order might require a unique skill mix to accomplish the work.

Therefore, Contractors should anticipate that each task order schedule will be unique to the project and may not use all the rates supplied in the parent contract on the orders.

B.1.1. The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, transportation, supplies, permits, and incidentals required for:

• Vault toilet pumping

• Septic tank pumping

• Portable toilet servicing

• Vault cleaning and inspection

• Waste hauling and legal disposal

• Emergency and remote/winter site access

B.1.2. Pricing will be submitted via: Attachment J3 — Schedule of Items (SOI)

B.1.3. Offerors must complete all tabs (Base + Option Years 1–4) and all zones.

B.2 CLIN Structure (summarized)

• Task 1 – Vault Pumping (Small/Medium/Large/Extra Large)

• Task 2 – Septic Pumping (Small/Medium/Large/Extra Large)

• Task 3 – Portable Toilet Servicing

• Task 4 – Basic Inspections and Reporting

• Travel (tiered by round trip minutes per zone)

B.2.1 This is an IDIQ; quantities are unknown until task orders are issued.

B.3 Competition Marker (Unrestricted, Multiple Award) This solicitation is conducted as full and open (unrestricted) under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 using FAR Subpart 13.5 for the parent awards.

B.4 IDIQ Ceiling The Government intends to make multiple IDIQ awards under FAR 16.504(c) with a combined ordering ceiling of $9,000,000 across all awards.

B.5 Minimum and Maximum Ordering Guarantee (FAR 16.504) B.5.1 Minimum Guarantee. In accordance with FAR 16.504(a)(1), the Government guarantees a minimum order amount of $2,500.00 over the life of this Indefinite‑Delivery, Indefinite‑Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

This amount represents the Government’s legal obligation and will be satisfied through one or more task orders issued under this contract. Once the minimum guarantee has been met, the Government is not obligated to issue additional orders.

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B.5.2 Maximum Ordering Ceiling. The combined maximum ordering amount for all task orders issued under all awards resulting from this solicitation shall not exceed $9,000,000.00, as stated in Section B.4.

B.5.3 No Guaranteed Usage. Except for the minimum guarantee stated above, the Government makes no representation regarding the number of task orders that will be placed or the volume of services that may be ordered. Actual quantities will vary and will be determined solely by the Government’s needs.

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SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 Introduction This contract supports the United States Forest Service (USFS) California National Forests for vault and portable toilets and septic tank pumping. The full Performance Work Statement (PWS) is included as Attachment J2.

It describes:

• Pumping procedures

• Debris removal and cleaning

• Waste transport and disposal

• Reporting within 5 business days

• Spill response and safety

• Emergency service requirements

• Remote/winter accessibility

• Site protection rules

All requirements of Attachment J2 and the terms herein are mandatory.

C.2 General Contract Requirements

C.2.1. Compliance with Regulations The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, interstate, and local laws, environmental regulations, and requirements. The duty of the Contractor to comply with all current applicable laws, regulations, and requirements takes precedence over any other duty or task described herein. Therefore, if subsequent legislation or regulations conflict with prescribed procedures contained in this contract, said changes shall take precedence. Where changes to law, regulation, or requirement necessitate a change to the contract, the parties agree to negotiate an equitable adjustment for it upon written notice from the Contractor. Unless said notice is received within 30 days of the effective date of the amendment to the statute or regulation, said regulation shall be deemed to be a no-cost change.

Therefore, it is the responsibility of the Contractor to contact the appropriate regulatory agency(s) to determine their requirements for each individual project. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to find out from the regulatory agency(s) which guidance materials are current and applicable.

The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Forest Service, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any applicable, Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the execution of the work. This includes ensuring project related hazardous or toxic wastes are sent to licensed, permitted, and approved disposal sites.

C.2.2 Health and Safety Requirements The Contractor shall perform all operations in a prudent, conscientious, safe, and professional manner. At a minimum, the Contractor’s personnel and equipment shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, safety and health regulations and procedures, as well as Forest Service regulations, rules, and procedures. The Contractor shall ensure that its agents, employees, and subcontractors perform in a safe manner and all personnel involved in handling hazardous materials/waste and conducting activities under this contract are trained in the level of expertise required for the proper performance of the work activities.

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Personnel protective equipment (PPE) shall be provided by the Contractor and must be appropriate to ensure safe handling of the hazardous waste (at a minimum, in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120 et seq.)

The Contractor shall also provide notification to the Forest Service of all hazardous materials, which may be brought onto the National Forest as part of accomplishing the tasks under this contract. Contractor personnel and equipment are subject to safety inspections by Government personnel while on Federal property. Nothing in this section shall be construed to reduce or modify the duties and responsibilities of the Contractor toward its employees.

The Contractor shall take such additional immediate precautions as the Contracting Officer (CO) or Contracting Officer Representative (COR) may reasonably require for safety and mishap prevention purposes.

Prior to initiating field operations, all Contractor personnel shall have read and understood all Health and Safety requirements established by the Contractor. The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel involved with removal operations are medically qualified, properly trained, and fitted to wear PPE.

C.2.3 Project Timelines Elapsed time between approval of a work plan or report by the Government and completion of an activity and/or issuance of a final report by the Contractor will be identified in each individual task order.

All task order performance times are on a project specific basis by mutual agreement between the Government and the Contractor depending on the urgency of the situation, weather conditions, or other variables impacting the task order. If an offeror cannot meet this schedule, this should be so stated in the offer, along with the reason why, and the contractor may provide a time frames they can reasonably accomplish the task order. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to request for a project time frame extension in writing to the USDA Forest Service whenever it is determined that the established project timeline will not be met.

C.2.4 Hazardous Material and Waste Management

C.2.4.1. Material/Waste Management on National Forest Lands:

The Contractor is responsible for seeing that all materials and wastes generated during the activities of this contract are managed in compliance with Federal, State, and local environmental laws and regulations.

C.2.4.2 Off-Site Treatment/Storage/Disposal Facilities:

The Contractor shall identify each recycling and/or Treatment/Storage/Disposal (TSD) facility, which may receive hazardous materials/wastes under this contract.

C.3 Compliance with Laws and Permits The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, county, tribal, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and permit requirements relating to the performance of vault and septic pumping services.

This includes, but is not limited to:

Wastewater pumping, transport, and disposal regulations, including all requirements governing the handling, transportation, and disposal of septage, graywater, sewage, and other liquid or solid waste materials.

State and local wastewater hauling permits, business licenses, environmental health permits, transporter

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EPA, DOT, and FMCSA regulations applicable to waste transport vehicles, hazardous materials handling (when applicable), spill prevention, and safe operation on public roads.

OSHA worker safety requirements, including confined space, PPE, sanitation, hazard communication, and any other relevant occupational safety standards.

National Forest System regulations, including access, environmental protection, and operating restrictions prescribed by the Forest Service.

All required permits must be valid at the time of award and maintained throughout the period of performance. The Government may request proof of current permits at any time.

Failure to maintain required permits or regulatory compliance may result in suspension of work, rejection of services, withholding of payment, or termination in accordance with the terms of this contract.

END OF SECTION C

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SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

Not applicable to service contracts.

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SECTION E - INSEPCTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1. General Each task order will state specific inspection and acceptance methods, which may include on-site observation, service documentation, manifests, and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) surveillance. The Government may reject non-conforming services; contractors shall proceed diligently pending dispute resolution per FAR 52.212-4.

E.1.1 Inspection and acceptance criteria will be stated in each task order placed under this contract.

E.1.2 Inspection and acceptance will be performed by the COR, via:

• On site inspection

• Service documentation (Documentation that corroborates performance such as (contractor-provided operational records, logs, and supporting materials)

• Waste manifests

• Service Report documenting the date, time, site, services performed, quantities pumped, disposal location, and any issues requiring COR attention.

• QASP surveillance

E.1.3 The Government may reject services not meeting the PWS and/or individual task order requirements.

E.1.4 Government inspections serve only to verify and confirm compliance; they do not replace the Contractor’s responsibility to monitor, control, detect, and correct performance issues through its own quality control processes. The Contractor must identify and correct deficiencies independently and shall not rely on Government inspections as its primary means of discovering or addressing deficiencies.

E.1.5 The USFS COR, a designated GTM, and/or the CO may observe the Contractor’s inspection at any time and shall otherwise have unlimited access to the inspection data.

E.2. Performance-Based Acquisition This acquisition is structured as a performance-based service contract in accordance with FAR Subpart

37.6. The Performance Work Statement (PWS) describes the required outcomes and performance objectives to be achieved. The Contractor is responsible for managing and performing the work to meet these performance standards. The Government will conduct surveillance in accordance with its internal Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) to verify that the Contractor’s performance meets the required outcomes. The QASP is not part of the contract.

END OF SECTION E

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SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 Period of Performance (Parent IDIQ) The parent contracts will include one (1) base year and four (4) option years. Options may be exercised at the unilateral discretion of the Government in accordance with FAR 17.207.

The Government may, as an administrative practice, request written contractor acknowledgement through the SF‑30 when exercising an option; however, such acknowledgement does not limit or alter the Government’s unilateral right to exercise an option, nor does it constitute direction to perform work prior to the execution of the modification by a warranted Contracting Officer.

F.2 Task Order Performance Periods Each Task Order awarded under this IDIQ will have negotiated periods of performance appropriate to the Activity(ies) required. Task order performance periods will be established at the time of order.

452.211-74 Period of Performance (FEB 1988) The total period of performance of this contract is five (5) years from contract award.

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SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 Forest Service Representatives The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for this solicitation and subsequent contract is Victor Aguirre-Orozco.

The Contracting Officer (CO), along with other Contracting Professional roles responsible for contract administration will be established post award.

Each Task Order awarded under this contract will be assigned a Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for that specific project. A Contract Specialist (CS), Purchasing Agent (Agent) or Government Technical Monitor (GTM) may be assigned as available.

This IDIQ is for the primary use of warranted USFS Contracting Officers supporting work in California State. Outside agencies and neighboring Forest Service offices may use this multiple award IDIQ in accordance with Section H.

G.2 Contractor Representatives The Contractor shall identify a Person(s) of Contact for administrative tasks such as invoicing and contract modifications. Additional personnel may be identified as Person(s) of Contact for Task Order response requests.

G.3 Subcontracting Plan Reporting (Large Businesses) For any award to an “other than small” business in an amount greater than or equal to the FAR 19.702 threshold ($900,000 as of October 1, 2025), and for which subcontracting possibilities exist, the Contractor shall submit and maintain an acceptable Small Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with FAR 52.219‑9.

Reports shall be submitted in accordance with clause 52.219-9(l) using the Government’s designated reporting system (currently SAM.gov Subcontracting Plan Reporting).

G.4 Invoices The following supplements the invoice terms contained within FAR 52.212-4(g) contained herein.

Payments will be made from the Contractor’s invoice(s). All invoices are to be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) System. The "Submit Invoice-to" address for USDA orders is the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The contractor must follow the instructions on how to register and submit invoices via IPP as prescribed in previous communications from USDA and Treasury.

This is a mandatory requirement initiated by the U.S. Department of Treasury and you can find more information at this website https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm Ensure your company has registered at https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm to establish your account. Solicitation offerors must have an established account prior to parent contract proposal submission.

Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) does not allow for the contractor to change the description of the line items being invoiced against and therefore an itemized invoice must be uploaded as an attachment(s). If the itemized invoice has not been reviewed and approved by the COR, the IPP payment request will be rejected. Please follow the minimum requirements to ensure a successful payment process.

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IPP Invoice shall have the following areas completed at a minimum:

Invoice Number Invoice Date Bill Period Start Date Bill Period End Date Supplier Contact Name Supplier Contact Phone Contract Number

Itemized invoice shall include at a minimum:

Contractor Name & Address Contract number Invoice Number Description of Services or work completed.

Date of services or completion.

PRIOR to start the IPP enrollment process, please verify that the point of contract’s (POC’s) email address is up to date in your company’s System for Award Management (SAM) account at www.sam.gov and that any recent update(s) have been allowed time to process resulting in an “Active” status on the SAM account. The one-time enrollment in IPP means a series of emails will be sent to the SAM POC. If you have questions on the IPP enrollment process, the help desk phone number is 1-866-973-3131.

G.5 Contract Release Before final payment may be made the Contractor shall sign a release of all claims against the Government arising by virtue of this contract, other than claims, in stated amounts, that the Contractor has specifically accepted from the operation of the release. A release may also be required of the assignee if the Contractor's claim to amounts payable under this contract has been assigned under the Assignment of Claims Act of 1940 (31 U.S.C. 3727 and 41 U.S.C. 15).

G.6 Notice to Proceed Work may begin on this contract upon the contractor’s receipt of the fully executed award issued by the Contracting Officer, CS or Agent with the contractor coordinated agreement of the COR (or GTM if no COR is assigned). Suspensions and resumption or work notices must be received in writing from the Government. Any adjustments to the anticipated completion date must be accomplished via formal written modification of the contract.

G.7 On/Off Ramp Of Contractors

G.7.1 On Ramp

The Government will review IDIQ performance and requirements on a regular basis (at least yearly) and determine the necessity of on ramping. The Government reserves the right to announce and issue a new solicitation for the purposes of: (i) adding additional Contractors to expeditiously meet the requirement as the need for increased assessments materialize; and (ii) increase the small business pool of Contractors;

and (iii) increase competition. The Government may implement on-ramp procedures at any time by reopening the competition and utilizing the same basis of award established in the initial solicitation.

Quotes submitted in response to the solicitation amendment for on-ramping must be rated equal to or higher than the lowest rated contractor originally awarded IDIQ in order to be considered for an award.

Quotes submitted in response to a previous solicitation shall not be evaluated unless company has received certification/license/authority since previous submission. Any resulting IDIQ awarded will include the same terms and conditions as the current agreement holders. Implementing this procedure will not affect the overall period of performance for the basic agreement.

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G.7.2 Off Ramp

The Government reserves the right to implement off-ramp procedures, which would result in the removal of IDIQ holders. The criteria for off-ramping may include, but not limited to, IDIQ holders not proposing on order request(s), not having at least one order awarded beyond guaranteed quantity, and/or unsatisfactorily meeting the SOW/PWS requirements. If implemented, off-ramp procedures will remove IDIQ holders by cancelling the IDIQ.

G.8 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS)

Contractor Performance Information and Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) will be used by the Forest Service for evaluating contractor performance for this IDIQ. CPARS is the single USDA-wide system used to collect, maintain, and disseminate contractor performance evaluations to the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS). Past performance reporting is required by FAR 42.1502 and 42.1503. The contractor will be notified by email to review evaluation information submitted by the Agency. The contractor will have 60 days to submit comments, rebutting statements, or additional information to the Assessing Official before any evaluation is considered final.

G.8.1 Task Order Evaluations Each task order will require a closeout evaluation.

CPARS evaluations will not be required for task orders unless:

a) The CO determines that task-order evaluations will yield more useful information than the contract-level evaluation.

b) Tasks exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.

G.9 Definitions

Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) - The ACO is a warranted Contracting Officer that has authority for the administration of the contract and may handle matters beyond the authority of the COR in the absence of the Contracting Officer (CO)). Generally, this includes the day-to-day administration of the contract, to include changes in contract price and time.

Changes (Modifications) The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes in any of the requirements under this contract and notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract the said authority remains solely with the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof.

Contract Award A written award or acceptance of offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the Contractor shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

Contracting Officer Representative (COR) The COR has delegated authority that includes but may not be limited to providing technical advice and guidance pertaining to the project work, maintaining property records, outlining work, providing material approvals, inspecting work in progress, estimating completed work for partial or progress payments, and/or conducting pre-final and final inspections. In addition, the

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COR oversees administrative matters (e.g., submittals, etc.) and ensures elements of contract requirements are met in accordance with the contract terms and conditions. The COR is NOT authorized to direct changes or bind the Government to any contractual agreement. The COR delegated authority and responsibilities will be defined on a delegation letter issued in conjunction with contract award.

Contracting Officer (CO) A Contracting Officer holds a legal warrant, which is a designation of authority to bind the Government. The CO has full authority for the administration of the contract and will personally handle all matters beyond the authority of the CS/Agent (if one is assigned) and/or the COR/GTM. COs are agents of the Government and are the only officials authorized to enter into any contract or agreement that binds the Government. If the Contractor is asked to perform work outside of the scope of the awarded contract, additional work, or make changes not specified in the existing contract award, DO NOT perform the work. Immediately notify the Contracting Officer.

Contracts Specialist (CS) or Purchasing Agent (Agent) The CS or Agent has delegated authority from the Contracting Officer to perform administration oversight of the contract and will handle all matters beyond the authority of the COR. Generally, this includes the day-to-day administration of the contract, except for matters pertaining to changes in contract price and/or time. Any contractual documents that bind the Government must have Contracting Officer approval and signature. The CS or Agent may be assigned post award.

Designation of Authorized Representative of the Contractor The Contractor shall assign a member or employee who will act as Project Manager during the course of this contract or during the course of this project. The official shall be responsible for affording liaison between the contract forces and the contracting offices. This designation shall be in writing and a copy furnished to the Contracting Officer.

Designation of Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Designation will be made upon contract issuance and a copy of the designation letters will be furnished to the Contractor. Limits of authority are described in each designation letter.

Government Technical Monitor (GTM) A GTM is a Government Employee with less authority than a designated COR that supports contract work by answering basic contract questions, act as a technical advisor in their area of expertise, and/or inspect/monitor contract performance. The person fulfilling this role may shadow or advise the COR on Contracts for Services or Construction, but the GTMs primary responsibility is to provide technical support to the CO. A GTM may act as the primary technical point of contact on Supply orders. The GTM delegated authority, responsibilities and contact information will be defined on a delegation letter signed by the CO issued in conjunction with (or after) contract award. A GTM has no contractual authority. When there is no COR, the GTMs purpose is to provide inspection and recommendation to the CO for acceptance. The person delegated may also review and provide first-line approval of invoices.

Inspector(s) An Inspector is a Government Employee that may be assigned to the contract by the CO or COR in writing authorized to inspect the progress and certify completion of work on behalf of the COR.

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Notice to Proceed (NTP) The Contractor shall commence work upon receipt of a properly executed Notice to Proceed.

Unauthorized Instructions from Government or Other Personnel The Contractor shall not accept instructions issued by any person employed by the U.S. Government or otherwise other than the Contracting Officer, or the authorized representative of the Contracting Officer acting within the limits of his/her authority.

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SECTION H - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

H.1 Ordering Procedures

H.1.1 Fair Opportunity to be Considered All task orders will follow FAR 16.505. Unless an exception applies (FAR 16.505(b)), the Contracting Officer will provide each awardee a fair opportunity to be considered for orders above the micro‑purchase threshold (as defined in FAR 2.101) and will state the order’s basis of selection.

When services are required, a Statement of Work (scope of project and all attachments) will be sent to all Contractors in the Geographic area identified with specific instructions for the submission of responses and due date.

Contractors will generally be given 14 days to prepare and submit responses; however, more or less time may be allotted based on the requirements of the individual Task Order. Contractors unable to perform a requirement, must submit a “No Response” to the Task Order request for services with an explanation as to why no bid is being provided.

H.1.1.1. Small Business Order-Level Set-Asides The CO may set aside individual orders for small business concerns (including 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB/EDWOSB) under FAR Subpart 19.5.

The solicitation and contracts shall state whether order set‑asides will be discretionary or mandatory, and the CO will first consider socio‑economic programs for orders above the SAT before using a general SB set‑aside.

When a small‑business reserve is used and only one award exists in a specific category, orders may be issued directly to that concern in accordance with FAR 52.219‑32.

H.1.1.2. Availability of Orders to Large Businesses Orders not set aside for small business will be competed among all IDIQ awardees consistent with FAR 16.505.

The Government cannot set aside orders for large businesses only; however, the CO may use a fair-opportunity exception (e.g., urgency, only-one-capable source, logical follow-on) under FAR 16.505(b)(2) when justified.

H.1.2 Task Order (TO) Period of Performance Limits (PoP)

a) Annual Limit: Each task order’s PoP shall not exceed 365 calendar days from its start date.

b) Fiscal-Year Limit: A TO Period of Performance shall not extend beyond the end of the fiscal year in which the task order is issued and fully funded.

c) Issuance Rule: Orders must be issued within the parent IDIQ ordering period (FAR

52.216-18).

d) Completion Rule: In accordance with FAR 52.216-22(d), task orders shall be completed within the PoP specified in the TO, even if that extends past the IDIQ ordering window.

e) Operating Season Clarity: Each task order will clearly state start/end dates to ensure full performance occurs within the defined 365-day/fiscal-year window.

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f) The Government may define Operating Periods (OPs) for planning purposes; however, no TO PoP may exceed the limits above.

H.1.3 Task Order Notice to Proceed (NTP)

a) A Notice to Proceed may be issued verbally (only when necessary) or in writing upon award of the Task Order.

b) Task Order CO has flexibility on NTP written issuance, which may include email, in conjunction with task order award on the fully executed SF 1449 or via signed NTP form.

c) The Contractor shall not begin performance until receipt of the NTP.

d) The NTP will identify the authorized start date, which must fall within the Task Order Period of Performance and comply with the TO PoP limits described in Section H.1.2.

e) The Government will not issue an NTP unless sufficient current-year funds are obligated and the associated PoP complies with the 365-day and single-fiscal-year limitations.

f) If the Government issues a verbal NTP due to field or emergency conditions, a written confirmation will follow as soon as practicable.

H.1.4 Authorized Ordering Activities (Use of the IDIQ)

a) Primary Use. Warranted USFS Contracting Officers supporting work in California (Pacific Southwest Region) may place orders under this IDIQ.

b) Additional USFS Regions. With the IDIQ Contracting Officer’s approval, USFS Region 10 (Alaska), Region 6 (Washington/Oregon), and Region 3 (Arizona and New Mexico) may place orders.

c) Other Federal Agencies. Other Federal agencies (e.g., BLM/DOI) may use this IDIQ only via interagency acquisition and a written interagency agreement that sets roles and responsibilities before order placement, consistent with FAR 17.502‑1 (assisted or direct acquisition, as applicable) and the Economy Act (31 U.S.C. §1535) when applicable.

d) Non-Federal Entities. State/Local entities are not authorized ordering activities under this agency-specific IDIQ. The USFS may place orders itself in support of cooperative work, but states cannot order directly under this contract.

e) File Documentation. Interagency orders will include the applicable interagency agreement in both agencies’ files and sufficient documentation for audit under FAR 4.801(b).

H.1.5 Request/Description of Work The Government will issue written requests for Task Orders. The request will include an outline of the scope of the project, the project location, the expected results of the completed project, and/or deliverable(s) required, and additional pertinent information (if possible), as Government-furnished property, maps, aerial photographs, and project files when available and applicable.

H.1.6 Selection Criteria for Awarding Task Orders The Government will evaluate Task Order proposals based on the Best Value Continuum with consideration to the Contractors’ ability to perform the work in the time required and price. At minimum, evaluation factors shall include (1) the Contractor’s timeframe for starting the work, (2) past performance on completed and on-going orders and (3) price.

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H.1.7 Order Considerations The Government may consider:

• Technical capability

• Prior performance under this IDIQ*

• Price

• Geographic coverage

• Responsiveness

• Availability/surge capacity

*Note: When IDIQ-specific order performance history is not yet available, the Government will assess relevant past performance and experience from other contracts consistent with the solicitation’s evaluation factors.

H.1.8 Task Order Process All Task Orders will be issued on a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) basis with a signed SF-1449 issued by the

USFS.

H.1.9 Designation of Contracting Officer’s Representative The Task Order Contracting Officer will designate a Task Order Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) through a COR Designation Letter that will outline the COR’s duties, responsibilities, and authorities. The COR is responsible for monitoring Contractor performance of services, schedules, and invoicing. The COR will never be designated the authority to make substantial changes to the contract nor Task Order; therefore, any changes to the Task Order whether verbal or in writing are not binding on the Government nor the Contractor until a written modification is signed and executed by the Task Order Contracting Officer.

The COR must be notified as soon as possible of any actions or inactions by either the Government or the Contractor that may change the required completion time stated in the Task Order, any change in field conditions or newly discovered information which would require additional work beyond the approved Task Order work plan(s), or of any other substantial change to the Task Order requirements. The COR will work with the Contracting Officer to modify the Task Order accordingly. No work beyond the approved Task Order work plan(s) may occur unless approval has been provided by the Contracting Officer. Any work completed outside of Task Order requirements may result in non-payment or cancellation of Task Order.

H.1.10 Approval of Subcontracting (Small and Large Businesses) The Contractor shall notify the Task Order Contracting Officer of any subcontract arrangement that will be utilized in the performance of Task Order services prior to award of Task Order. The subcontractors that are intended for use on an individual Task Order should match those subcontractors who were listed at the time of the master IDIQ contract award. If the Contractor intends on using different subcontractors, the Contractor must provide notification to the Task Order Contracting Officer as part of the Task Order request response using Forest Service (FS) form 6300-11.

H.1.11 Fire Plans As required, Forest Specific Fire Plans for Construction and Service Contracts will be provided to the Contractor as part of each Task Order request as necessary.

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H.1.12 Service Contract Labor Standards Wage Determination:

Because the exact place(s) of performance cannot be determined at the time of award of this IDIQ, this contract does not include a Wage Determination (WD).

In accordance with FAR 22.1009-4 and FAR 22.1015, the Contracting Officer shall incorporate into each task order the appropriate U.S. Department of Labor Service Contract Labor Standards Wage Determination for the county and state where the work will be performed.

If a task order covers multiple counties or multiple states, the Contracting Officer will include all applicable WDs for each distinct place of performance.

H.1.13 Task Order Deliverables Upon completion of a project Task Order under this contract, the Contractor shall prepare and submit to the USFS all deliverables as required by the Task Order Activities.

H.1.14 Ordering Ceiling The cumulative value of all orders placed under all awarded contracts shall not exceed $9,000,000.

H.1.15 Funding and Availability of Funds at the Task-Order Level

(a) Funding. All funding is applied at the task‑order level. No work shall commence until the Contracting Officer issues a Notice to Proceed and confirms funds are available for the order.

(b) Use of FAR 52.232‑18. When a task order will be charged to funds of a new fiscal year and must be awarded before those funds are available, the Government will include FAR 52.232‑18, Availability of Funds, in the task‑order solicitation/award.

(c) Use of FAR 52.232‑19. When a one‑year task order funded by annual appropriations must continue beyond a stated date (e.g., September 30) contingent on new‑year funds, the Government will include FAR 52.232‑19, Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year, in the task‑order award and will identify the date in the clause.

(d) Acceptance. In accordance with FAR 32.703‑2(c), the Government shall not accept supplies or services under any task order conditioned on availability of funds until the Contracting Officer has provided written notice that funds are available.

H.2. Small-Business Subcontracting (Large Business Awards) For any award to an “other-than-small” business in an amount that meets or exceeds the the FAR 19.702 threshold, and with subcontracting possibilities:

1) The Contractor shall submit an acceptable Small Business Subcontracting Plan compliant with FAR 19.704 and clause 52.219-9 prior to award.

2) The Contractor shall comply with 52.219-8 (Utilization of Small Business Concerns) and report ISR/SSR via the Government’s designated system (currently SAM.gov Subcontracting Plan Reporting), per 52.219-9(l).

H.3. DEI Clause Compliance (USDA) The Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.222-90 (APR 2026), Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors, and any applicable USDA Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) policy. The Government may request related records; the Contractor shall cooperate per clause terms.

H.4. Wage Determination

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The applicable wage determination(s) will be incorporated in accordance with each Task Order as appropriate by the Activity the Task Order statement of work involves.

H.5. Contractor Key Personnel Contractor shall be required to provide a roster of key contractor personnel. At minimum:

(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel: Contractor Representative*; Project Foreman.

*For the IDIQ contract, only the Contractor Representative is required at the IDIQ level at the time of award; task-order POCs and foremen will be identified per order.

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

(c) The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitution and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. Any approved substitute must possess the qualifications, skills, and capability necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor within 15 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions. The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel.

H.6. Licensing and Permits The Contractor shall possess and maintain all Federal, State, Tribal, county, and local permits, licenses, registrations, and…