S-11-0053 CharterSupport Solicitation.pdf

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Solicitation No: AG-0116-S-11-0053

PROJECT NAME: Short Term Living Accommodations For Tongass National Forest Field Crews

ISSUING OFFICE:

US Forest Service 204 Siginaka Way

SITKA, AK 99835

Phone (907) 747-4273 – Fax (907) 747-4289

Proposal Due Date:

05/09/2011

3:00 pm Alaska Standard Time

QUICK INDEX

Section Item Description A SF 33, Solicitation, Offer and

Award

B Schedule of Items

C Description and Specifications

D Packaging and Marking

E Inspection and Acceptance

F Deliveries and Performance

G Contract Administration Data

H Special Contract Requirements

I Contract Clauses

J List of Attachments

K Representation/Certifications

L Instructions to Offerors

M Evaluation Factors

PROPOSAL REMINDERS

Submit printed copy of proposal to the address listed on the enclosed SF 33.

Before submitting your proposal, please review the following:

• Have you rechecked your offer’s figures?

• Have you completed the Schedule of Items?

• Have you completed and signed the SF 33, Solicitation, Offer & Award?

• Have you acknowledged all amendments?

• Have you completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website at http://orca.bpn.gov (Section K)?

• Have you submitted the Experience

Questionnaire or resume with similar information and other submittal information to address ALL the Evaluation Factors listed in Section M?

• Have you registered in the Central

Contractor Registration database? (Section I)

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD 1.THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER RATING PAGE OF

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700) 1 76 PAGES

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER 4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 5. DATE ISSUED 6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE

AG-0116-S-11-0053

Small Bus Set-Aside

SEALED BID (IFB)

April 8, 2011

NUMBER

NEGOTIATED (RFP) 503954

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than Item 7) Tongass National Forest Sitka Supervisor Office 204 Siginaka Way, Sitka, AK 99835, FAX (907)747-4289, Email ksteffey@fs.fed.us

Same as item 7 Responses to this solicitation can be mailed, hand carried, faxed or emailed

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and 0 copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in Item 8, or if handcarried, in the depository located in Sitka Supervisor Office until 3 PM local time May 9, 2011 (Hour) (Date) CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR

INFORMATION A. NAME B. TELEPHONE NO. (NO COLLECT

CALLS)Area Code/Number/Extension C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

CALL: Kay Steffey (907) 747-4273 ksteffey@fs.fed.us

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

(X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S) (X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S)

PART I - THE SCHEDULE PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

X A SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM 1 X I CONTRACT CLAUSES 15-19

X B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS 2-4 PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACH.

X C DESCRIPTION/SPECS./WORK STATEMENT 5-8 X J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 20-26

X D PACKAGING AND MARKING 9 PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

X E

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 9

X

K REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND 27-34

X F DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 9 OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

X G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 10-13 X L INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS 35-39

X H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 14 X M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD 40-43

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT 10 CALENDAR DAYS 20 CALENDAR DAYS 30 CALENDAR DAYS CALENDAR DAYS (See Section I, Clause No. 52-232-8) % % % %

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS AMENDMENT NO. DATE AMENDMENT NO. DATE

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amend-ments to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

15A.

NAME AND

ADDRESS

OF OFFEROR

CODE FACILITY 16. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or Print)

15B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code and extension)

15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS

17. SIGNATURE

18. OFFER DATE

IS DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE - ENTER

SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c) ( ) (4 copies unless otherwise specified) 25

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7) CODE 25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

U.S. Forest Service Tongass National Forest Attn: Kay Steffey 204 Siginaka Way, Sitka, AK 99835

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 28. AWARD DATE

(Signature of Contracting Officer) IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 33 (REV.9-97)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.214(c)

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PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B. SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

Short-Term Living Accommodations for Tongass National Forest Field Crews for the 2011 Field Season that ends on November 30, 2011 This is a Small Business Set-Aside

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION – Juneau AOR

PAY

UNIT

EST.

QTY.

PRICE

TOTAL

1.1 Basic Daily Rate to have boat available in

the Juneau Area

Day 1

1.2 Per hour underway (fuel)

Can be billed in quarter hourly increments HR 1

1.3 Per hour standby to operate genset

16 hour minimum workday HR 1

1.4 Per hour standby to operate genset past the

minimum HR 1

1.5 Basic Daily Rate for Crew to operate the boat and

provide galley service DAY 1

1.6 Groceries, three meals (2 hot and 1 sack lunch)

Person 1

DESCRIPTION – Ketchikan AOR

2.1 Basic Daily Rate to have boat available in

the Ketchikan Area

2.2 Per hour underway (fuel)

Can be billed in quarter hourly increments HR 1

2.3 Per hour standby to operate genset

16 hour minimum workday HR 1

2.4 Per hour standby to operate genset past the

minimum HR 1

2.5 Basic Daily Rate for Crew to operate the boat and

provide galley service DAY 1

2.6 Groceries, three meals (2 hot and 1 sack lunch)

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DESCRIPTION – Petersburg AOR

3.1 Basic Daily Rate to have boat available in

the Petersburg Area

3.2 Per hour underway (fuel)

Can be billed in quarter hourly increments HR 1

3.3 Per hour standby to operate genset

16 hour minimum workday HR 1

3.4 Per hour standby to operate genset past the

minimum HR 1

3.5 Basic Daily Rate for Crew to operate the boat and

provide galley service DAY 1

3.6 Groceries, three meals (2 hot and 1 sack lunch)

DESCRIPTION – Sitka AOR

4.1 Basic Daily Rate to have boat available in

the Sitka Area

4.2 Per hour underway (fuel)

Can be billed in quarter hourly increments HR 1

4.3 Per hour standby to operate genset

16 hour minimum workday HR 1

4.4 Per hour standby to operate genset past the

minimum HR 1

4.5 Basic Daily Rate for Crew to operate the boat and

provide galley service DAY 1

4.6 Groceries, three meals (2 hot and 1 sack lunch)

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Additional Vendor Information

Contact Name:

Phone No:

TIN No.:

DUNS No:

Email:

Electronic Funds Transfer Banking Information Bank

Last Four Numbers of Account

Prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications at http://orca.bpn.gov in conjunction with required registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database.

B.1 NUMBER OF AWARDS

The Government contemplates awarding multiple contracts as a result of this solicitation.

B.2 Prices quoted above to be maximum costs that successful awardees of any IDIQ contracts will charge in response to Task Announcements.

B.3 AGAR 452.216-73 Minimum and Maximum Contract Amounts (FEB 1988) During the period specified in FAR clause 52.216-18, ORDERING, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of 1,000.00, but not in excess of 50,000.00.

B.4 BASIS OF AWARD

Award will be based on evaluation in accordance with the factors and sub factors described in Section M. Offeror may submit pricing for any or all of the Area of Operations listed in the Schedule of Items. Attention is directed to Provision L.6, Instructions for the Preparation of Technical and Business Proposals.

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SECTION C. DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 General The contractor shall provide a vessel that will be inspected by the Forest Service appropriate for the use by up to a six (6) person field crew during the 2011 Field Season. The work for this charter consists of supporting a field crew. The charter boat shall serve largely as a support vessel, housing and feeding the personnel, as well as transportation between locations. Lube oil, lubricants, hydraulic oil, solvents, and all other consumables needed for operation of the Charter vessel shall be provided by the contractor.

The vessel shall have two outboards, a powered boom, and 115V, AC 5KW and 3KW backup diesel generators.

C.2 Location The intent is to award multiple Indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) for four areas within Southeast Alaska. The motor vessel (M/V) would operate within 100 miles of Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, and/or Petersburg, Alaska. The government anticipates awarding no more than 2 IDIQ contracts for each area.

C.3 Work Schedule Work periods will be dictated by weather and tides. The M/V may be required to move between study sites every one (1) – two (2) days. Short daily movements may also be required. The vessel shall be capable of spending at least ten (10) days at sea without making port call and it must be capable of carrying enough food and water to support at least a six (6) person Forest Service field crew in addition to its crew.

C.4 Technical Specifications

1. Administrative Requirements Charter vessel operators shall carry insurance that is customary and reasonable for the duration and area of operation of the charter to indemnify and save harmless the government in case of any damage or loss occurring either directly or indirectly as a result of the charter except to the extent there is negligence on the part of the government. Charter vessel owners shall provide an Insurance Certificate prior to notice to proceed. Vessel operators shall carry Protection and Indemnity (P&I) insurance that covers the vessel crew and Forest Service- authorized complement.

2. Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical Requirements

1. General: The vessel shall be inspected by a designated Forest Service Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR). The vessel shall be equipped with modern electronic navigational aids in good repair, including GPS and radar, and the Vessel Master must be capable of operating these devices. The vessel shall have radio equipment that consists of, at least, a VHF radio in good working order. Vessel will be inspected for compliance with Title 46 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR). Parts 24, 25, and 26 (Subchapter C-Uninspected Vessels) with the exception of those portions relating to carriage of passengers for hire (not applicable) and the requirements for lifesaving equipment (Subpart 25.25) and fire extinguishing equipment Subpart 25.30). In lieu of complying with the lifesaving and fire extinguishing equipment requirements normally applicable to uninspected vessels, these vessels will comply with 46 CFR, Parts 180 and 181 (Subchapter T – Small Passenger Vessels – Under 100 Gross Tons) as may be applicable depending on the vessel’s length and the intended operating route of the vessel while

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2. Means of escape: There shall be two identified escape routes from all general areas. At least one of these two means shall be independent of watertight hatches and doors, except for quick acting watertight hatches and doors giving final access to weather decks.

3. Fire protection: The vessel shall have in place fully functional and adequately maintained fire protection systems and equipment, such as portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers, fire pumps, fire mains, fixed gas extinguishing systems, and fire detection and alarm systems.

4. Flooding control: The vessel shall have in place fully functional bilge piping systems, pumps, and alarms adequate for a vessel of its size.

5. Lifesaving equipment: As a minimum, the vessel shall be outfitted with the following lifesaving equipment:

a. Survival craft of aggregate capacity to accommodate at least 100% of the number of persons permitted to be aboard. Survival craft must meet USCG or SOLAS or equivalent regulations based on vessel size, type, construction, and area of operation. For operations outside the boundary line, survival craft shall be outfitted with SOLAS A pack for ocean service. A competitive advantage may be given to survival craft stowed so as to float free and inflatable survival craft that automatically inflate in the event the vessel sinks. Each survival craft and stowage arrangement shall meet USCG or SOLAS maintenance, servicing, and certification. The expiration date of survival craft inspection and certification shall not be exceeded during the charter period.

b. At least one Type I personal floatation device (PFD) for every person on board. The PFDs shall be of proper size and fit, shall be stowed in locations accessible to working and berthing areas, and shall be maintained in good working order and condition.

c. At least one Category 1, 406 MHz, emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB). EPIRBs shall be currently registered per the Search and Rescue Satellite (SARSAT) program and shall be tested in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. EPIRBs that fail testing shall be serviced and repaired or replaced. The expiration date of EPIRB battery and hydro test date shall not be exceeded.

d. Distress signaling devices. As a minimum, all vessels shall carry at least three parachute flares, six hand held flares, and three smoke signal flares. Distress signaling devices shall be serviceable and properly stowed and marked.

6. Navigation: The vessel shall meet USCG or SOLAS requirements and international navigational rules with respect to navigational safety including navigation lights and navigation signaling devices. All vessels chartered by the Forest Service shall be outfitted with a fixed magnetic compass, one RADAR, one electronic chart/tracking system, a GPS system and a depth sounder.

7. Communications: The vessel shall have at least one VHF radio and one SSB radio. A single radio transceiver meeting frequency requirements of the VHF and SSB radios may be acceptable in lieu of two separate radios. If a single radio transceiver is used, then another means of communication (e.g., a satellite communication system that is operational throughout the vessel’s area of operation) must also be available.

8. Emergency Power: The vessel shall have an emergency source of electrical power, independent of the main source of electrical power, to provide power to emergency loads. As a minimum, vessels shall have a means to provide emergency power to the following equipment: emergency

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Batteries of sufficient size and capacity may serve as an adequate source of emergency power.

9. Shore travel: The vessel shall provide the use of one outboard motor-powered skiff capable of carrying three (3) field personnel plus gear plus an operator. The charter vessel shall also be able to carry enough additional gas for skiff to allow for an average of one hour of skiff operation per day of the charter. The vessel shall have easy access to and from skiffs tied alongside.

3. Crew Requirements:

1. As a minimum, the crew shall consist of a Licensed Captain with a 100 Ton USCG certificate and if necessary additional crew required to operate the vessel. Captain and/or Crew shall function to safely operate vessel, have appropriate mechanical expertise for maintenance, and provide daily cooking.

2. The vessel shall be sufficiently staffed to safely and efficiently navigate, operate, perform engineering duties, maintain the vessel, provide food and hotel services, and provide mission-related deck operations. Crew shall assist with loading of gear and supplies when the crew is not required for charter vessel operations.

4. Daily Operational Requirements:

1. The pilot house and deck shall be accessible to the leader of the field party, however, the Captain may limit the number of personnel in the pilot house or on deck at any time for operational or safety reasons. The expected work day will be 12 hours under normal operating scenarios;

exceptions to these requirements are permitted in case of emergencies related to saving the vessel, and those on board, or saving life at sea. In addition, work hour requirements may be adjusted under nonroutine circumstances if deemed necessary and agreed upon by the captain and project coordinator.

2. The Captain or designee shall observe or monitor personnel working in or from skiffs from the vessel via VHF radio to ensure their safety. In the event of a problem or accident, immediate steps will be taken for a pick up.

3. Safety orientation shall be given to all personnel aboard to include location of exits, location and operation of life rafts, communications, storage of survival suits, and procedures for abandonment.

4. Shore party radio contact: The Captain or designee shall observe or monitor personnel working in or from skiffs from the vessel via VHF radio to facilitate shuttles to and from shore and to ensure their safety if an emergency pick up were needed.

5. Accommodations:

1. Accommodations shall be available for personnel to include sleeping quarters, and head and shower facilities for a potential crew of six (6) person Forest Service personnel. Sleeping quarters shall be heated and properly ventilated and have adequate soundproofing to keep engine and generator noise at reasonable levels. Carbon Monoxide detectors should be positioned in

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2. Meals and their preparation shall be provided by the contractor for a potential of six (6) person

Forest Service field crew. The meals should consist of a hot breakfast and dinner, and a sack lunch for the mid-day service. Some flexibility in meal times may be required; the Forest Service field crew will provide their snack food throughout the day. Some trips will provide the contractor with government furnished groceries. This will be identified with each task announcement.

3. Vessel shall have an office area or suitable workspace for note taking and project preparation.

Safe storage area shall be provided for miscellaneous field gear, skiff gear, and supplies. The vessel shall have an adequate potable water supply for at least six (6) person Forest Service field crew in addition to the vessel’s crew. The vessel should have a large clothes dryer, and a heated area, away from berthing areas, shall be available for hanging and drying rain gear, boots, float coats, clothing, and other apparel.

6. Mechanical Breakdowns:

If mechanical breakdowns occur to the Charter vessel that cause rescheduling of the operational time table, the contractor shall deduct the operational costs (daily contract rate) for that period of time from the final invoice.

7. Weather Delays:

Willingness to negotiate changes to the contract due to weather delays and inability to conduct safe field operations will be considered in the final selection of each task announcement.

8. General Health and Safety Requirements:

1. Illegal drugs and alcohol: The possession or use of illegal drugs, and the improper use of alcohol and legal drugs, is prohibited.

2. Firearms: All firearms shall be kept under lock and key by the vessel’s captain except for authorized use.

3. Safety and security: The captain of the vessel shall take all customary and reasonable precautions to ensure than no harm befalls the vessel and those on board while at sea and while in port.

4. Hazardous materials: Carriage of hazardous materials aboard vessel is only permitted when necessary for proper operation. Storage, handling, and use of hazardous materials shall be in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

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SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 Project Labeling for Official Correspondence The Government singularly identifies each project with a contract number at time of Award. The contract number is a unique identifier to purposely and permanently represent an awarded project. The Government issued contract number is to be referenced on all official communication starting upon notice of award.

Note: The main or parent contract number of the IDIQ will have “C” for contract indicator in the number. Task Orders will have a similar number format but will have a “D” in the place of the “C”.

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 FAR 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 address: www.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

FAR 52.246-4 Inspection of Services--Fixed-Price (AUG 1996)

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 FAR 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 address: www.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52-.242-15 Stop Work Order (AUG 1989) 52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (APR 1984)

F.2 FAR 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK

(APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to: (a) commence work on any Job Order in accordance with the Job Time and Job Performance Period as negotiated, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work not later than the date specified in the Job Order for completion.

F.3 AGAR 452.211-75 Effective Period of Contract (FEB 1988)

The effective period of this contract is from May 15, 2011 through November 30, 2011.

http://www.arnet.gov/far/ http://www.arnet.gov/far/

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SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S AUTHORITY

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to make or approve any changes in any of the requirements of this contract, and, notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely in the Contracting Officer. In the event the contractor makes any changes 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 terms and conditions, including price.

G.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE (COTR)

(a) [TO BE ASSIGNED BY SEPARATE LETTER AT CONTRACT AWARD] is hereby designated as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COTR). The COTR may be changed at any time by the Government without prior notice to the contractor by a unilateral modification to the contract.

(b) The responsibilities and limitations of the COTR are as follows:

(1) The COTR is responsible for the technical aspects of the contract and serves as technical liaison with the contractor. The COTR is also responsible for the final inspection and acceptance of all deliverables and such other responsibilities as may be specified in the contract. (2) The COTR is not authorized to make any commitments or otherwise obligate the Government or authorize any changes which affect the contract price, terms or conditions.

Any contractor request for changes shall be referred to the Contracting Officer directly or through the COTR. No such changes shall be made without the express written prior authorization of the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer may designate assistant or alternate COTR(s) to act for the COTR by naming such assistant/alternate(s) in writing and transmitting a copy of such designation to the contractor.

G.3 Contractor’s Designated Representative It is required that the Contractor have a designated representative available on the project. When designating a representative, the Contractor shall furnish a copy of the designation in writing to the Contracting Officer. Such designation shall clearly indicate the name and limitations (if any) of authority of the representative. If the Contractor intends to designate a representative prior to the pre-work meeting, the representative is strongly encouraged to attend that meeting.

G.4 AGAR 452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996) A post award or pre-work conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled within reasonable time after award and prior to the issuing of a Notice to Proceed.

G.5 Method of Payment and Invoicing Procedures After inspection and approval of completed acreage, the COR will calculate payment and inform the Contractor of the proper amount to invoice. Contractor’s that submit invoices without consulting with the COR for actual acres inspected and accepted risk submitting an improper invoice. Payments are based upon acres completed and calculated at the item bid price shown in the Schedule of Items.

Both progress payments and final payments are paid thirty days from the later of; the date the designated billing office receives a Proper Invoice or the date the invoiced work is accepted. A Proper Invoice has the required information as per FAR 32.905(b) and contains:

• Name and address of the Contractor.

• Name and address of billing office

• Invoice date and Invoice Number (The Contractor should date invoices as close as possible to the date of mailing or transmitting).

• Contract number or Task Order Number.

• Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of services or supplies delivered. (The Contract Line Item Number found in the Schedule of Items.)

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• Name and address of contractor official to which payment is to be sent (must be the same as that in the contract or in a proper notice of assignment).

• Name, title, phone number and mailing address of person to notify in the event of a defective invoice.

• Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).

It is the responsibility of the Contractor to submit Proper Invoices. The Government will return defective invoices to the Contractor for correction and that could mean a delay in the payment process.

Send or fax invoices to the designated billing office: NOT to the COR. Please make your invoice neat and legible. We advise using large type size to retain readability after faxing.

Designated Billing Office

Tongass National Forest, Contracting Office 204 Siginaka Way

Sitka, AK 99835 Fax 907-747-4289

G.6 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

All correspondence, unless otherwise specified, shall be directed to the following address:

(a) The address and telephone number of the Contracting Officer is:

Tongass National Forest contract:

Kay Steffey, Contracting Officer 204 Siginaka Way Sitka, AK 99835

(907) 747-4273

Note: Include Job Order Contract Number on all correspondence.

G.7 FAR 52.216-18 Ordering (OCT 1995)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from May 2011 through November 2011.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) If mailed, a delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when the Government deposits the order in the mail. Orders may be issued orally, by facsimile, or by electronic commerce methods only if authorized in the Schedule.

G.8 ORDER LIMITATIONS FAR 52.216-19 (OCT 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than $10,000, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor-

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(1) Any order for a single item in excess of $100,000;

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of $300,000; or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 30 days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in paragraph (b)(1) or (2) of this section.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216- 21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within 7 days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

G.9 FAR 52.216-21 Requirements (OCT 1995)

(a) This is a requirements contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies or services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract. Except as this contract may otherwise provide, if the Government's requirements do not result in orders in the quantities described as "estimated'' or "maximum" in the Schedule, that fact shall not constitute the basis for an equitable price adjustment.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. Subject to any limitations in the Order Limitations clause or elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall furnish to the Government all supplies or services specified in the Schedule and called for by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(c) Except as this contract otherwise provides, the Government shall order from the Contractor all the supplies or services specified in the Schedule that are required to be purchased by the Government activity or activities specified in the Schedule.

(d) The Government is not required to purchase from the Contractor requirements in excess of any limit on total orders under this contract.

(e) If the Government urgently requires delivery of any quantity of an item before the earliest date that delivery may be specified under this contract, and if the Contractor will not accept an order providing for the accelerated delivery, the Government may acquire the urgently required goods or services from another source.

(f) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after November 30, 2011.

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G.10 FAR 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (OCT 1995)

(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the "maximum." The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the "minimum."

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after November 30, 2011.

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SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 AGAR 452.237-74 Key Personnel (FEB 1988)

(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel: Captain

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

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

H.2 SCHEDULE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DELIVERABLES

Following is a schedule of administrative deliverables required during the period of performance of the contract:

Copy of Captain’s 100 Ton Certification Copy of Coast Guard Certification Insurance Coverage 5 days after Award of Task Order Key Personnel Substitutions before the issue of Task Order Health Inspection and Certification of galley

H.3 MECHANICAL BREAKDOWNS OR NON-PERFORMANCE

The Contractor is responsible for maintaining all Contractor provided equipment and vessels in a safe operating condition during the contract performance. If a mechanical breakdown occurs of the vessel or other Contractor provided equipment that is > 12 hours cumulative within a 24-hour period that begins at 0700 and ends at 0659, the vessel and all Contractor provided equipment shall be considered off charter for the purposes of billing. The charter shall also be considered off charter for the purposes of billing if the Captain or Crew of the boat is unable to perform the duties as outlined in the Statement of Work in increments of time > 12 hours cumulative within a 24- hour period that begins at 0700 and ends at 0659. The Contractor shall make every reasonable effort to solve the problem causing the vessel, Contractor provided equipment or Captain and Crew to be out of service and bring it back into service as quickly as possible to continue contract performance. Mechanical breakdown periods in excess of four

(4) consecutive or four (4) cumulative days may be grounds for termination of the contract. In the event that the breakdown requires the vessel to return to port for repairs, the vessel will not be considered back on charter for billing purposes until the vessel returns to active status as determined by the Contracting Officer in consultation with COTR.

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PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I. CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 FAR 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):

www.arnet.gov/far/ www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.202-1 Definitions (JUL 2004) 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (APR 1984) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEP 2006) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (OCT 2010) 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (JAN 1997) 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (JAN 1997) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (OCT 2010) 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper (AUG 2000) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2010) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Dec 2010) 52.215-2 Audit and Records -- Negotiation (OCT 2010) 52.215-8 Order of Precedence--Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUN 2003) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2011) 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JAN 2011) alternate II (OCT 2001) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (DEC 1996) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (APR 2009) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act -- Overtime Compensation (JUL 2005) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2010) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 2010) 52.222-37 Employment Reports Veterans (SEP 2010) 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (NOV 2007) 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act--Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (SEP 2009) 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act--Price Adjustment (SEP 2009) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2009) 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (DEC 2007) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (AUG 2003) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) 52.223-14 Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (AUG 2003) 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (SEP 2010) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (DEC 2007) 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (DEC 2007) 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (APR 2003) http://www.arnet.gov/far/ http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html https://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_217_221.html#wp1139913 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_223_226.html#wp1188603

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52.232-1 Payments (APR 1984) 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002) 52.232-9 Limitation on Withholding of Payments (APR 1984) 52.232-11 Extras (APR 1984) 52.232-17 Interest (OCT 2010) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (JAN 1986) 52.232-25 Prompt Payment (OCT 2008) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) 52.233-1 Disputes (JULY 2002) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JUL 1995) 52.243-1 Changes--Fixed-Price (AUG 1987)--Alternate I (APR 1984) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (DEC 2010) 52.245-1 Property Records (AUG 2010) 52.246-25 Limitation of Liability—Services (FEB 1997) 52.248-1 Value Engineering (OCT 2010) 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (MAY 2004) 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service) (APR 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.237-70 Loss, Damage, Destruction or Repair (FEB 1988) 452.237-75 Restrictions Against Disclosure (FEB 1988)

I.2 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (APR 2008)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— “Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database” means the primary Government repository for Contractor information required for the conduct of business with the Government.

“Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number” means the 9-digit number assigned by Dun and

Bradstreet, Inc. (D&B) to identify unique business entities.

“Data Universal Numbering System+4 (DUNS+4) number” means the DUNS number means the number assigned by D&B plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned by a business concern. (D&B has no affiliation with this 4-character suffix.) This 4-character suffix may be assigned at the discretion of the business concern to establish additional CCR records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see the FAR at Subpart 32.11) for the same concern.

“Registered in the CCR database” means that—

(1) The Contractor has entered all mandatory information, including the DUNS number or the DUNS+4 number, into the CCR database; and

(2) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer

Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and has marked the record “Active”. The Contractor will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the CCR registration process.

(b)

(1) By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the CCR database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.

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(2) The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “DUNS” or “DUNS+4” followed by the DUNS or DUNS+4 number that identifies the offeror’s name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The DUNS number will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the offeror is registered in the CCR database.

(c) If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one.

(1) An offeror may obtain a DUNS number—

(i) Via the internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform or if the offeror does not have internet access, it may call

Dun and Bradstreet at 1-866-705-5711 if located within the United States; or

(ii) If located outside the United States, by contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office. The offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a U.S. Government contract when contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

(2) The offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:

(i) Company legal business name.

(ii) Tradestyle, doing business, or other name by which your entity is commonly recognized.

(iii) Company physical street address, city, state and Zip Code.

(iv) Company mailing address, city, state and Zip Code (if separate from physical).

(v) Company telephone number.

(vi) Date the company was started.

(vii) Number of employees at your location.

(viii) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(ix) Line of business (industry).

(x) Company Headquarters name and address (reporting relationship within your entity).

(d) If the Offeror does not become registered in the CCR database in the time prescribed by the Contracting

Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror.

(e) Processing time, which normally takes 48 hours, should be taken into consideration when registering.

Offerors who are not registered should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation.

(f) The Contractor is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the data within the CCR database, and for any liability resulting from the Government’s reliance on inaccurate or incomplete data. To remain registered in the CCR database after the initial registration, the Contractor is required to review and update on an annual basis from the date of initial registration or subsequent updates its information in the CCR database to ensure it is current, accurate and complete. Updating information in the CCR does not alter the terms and conditions of this contract and is not a substitute for a properly executed contractual document.

(g) (1)

(i) If a Contractor has legally changed its business name, “doing business as” name, or division name

(whichever is shown on the contract), or has transferred the assets used in performing the contract, but has not completed the necessary requirements regarding novation and change-of-name agreements in Subpart 42.12, the Contractor shall provide the responsible Contracting Officer a minimum of one business day’s written notification of its intention to:

(A) Change the name in the CCR database;

(B) Comply with the requirements of Subpart 42.12 of the FAR;

(C) Agree in writing to the timeline and procedures specified by the responsible Contracting Officer. The

Contractor must provide with the notification sufficient documentation to support the legally changed name.

(ii) If the Contractor fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this clause, or fails to perform the agreement at paragraph (g)(1)(i)(C) of this clause, and, in the absence of a properly executed novation http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform

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(2) The Contractor shall not change the name or address for EFT payments or manual payments, as appropriate, in the CCR record to reflect an assignee for the purpose of assignment of claims (see FAR Subpart 32.8, Assignment of Claims). Assignees shall be separately registered in the CCR database. Information provided to the Contractor’s CCR record that indicates payments, including those made by EFT, to an ultimate recipient other than that Contractor will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the “Suspension of payment” paragraph of the EFT clause of this contract.

(h) Offerors and Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423, or 269-961-5757.

I.3 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010)

(a) During the term of this contract, the Contractor shall post an employee notice, of such size and in such form, and containing such content as prescribed by the Secretary of Labor, in conspicuous places in and…