Amendment_01.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

Amendment 01 March 24, 2016

6. ISSUED BY CODE 024B 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

U.S. FOREST SERVICE - CONTRACTING

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

OWYHEE BLDG, MS-1100

3833 S DEVELOPMENT AVE

BOISE ID 83705-5354

Same as Item 6

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

AG-024B-S-16-9009

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

March 09, 2016

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (if required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS PURSUANT TO: (specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

National Type 2-IA Firefighter Crews

Purpose of the Amendment: The purpose of this Amendment is to revise language in various sections of the Solicitation.

Description of Changes: See Continuation, Summary of Changes for detailed description of changes. Solicitation pages that have been amended are attached for replacement.

The hour and date specified for receipt of proposals is not extended by this Amendment. The Closing Date and deadline for receipt of proposals in response to Solicitation RFP AG-024B-S-16-9009 is no later than 3:30 PM MDT, April, 06, 2016.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

BRYCE N. PITCHFORD, Contracting Officer Phone: (208) 387-5231

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed By GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Continuation, Summary of Changes RFP AG-024B-S-16-9009, Amendment No. 01

Question #1 – Can I provide a plan on how we intend to acquire the equipment, vehicles and facilities required in this solicitation should we receive an award? Or are we required to own/possess all of the equipment, vehicles and facilities at the time we submit our proposal (April, 06, 2016)?

Answer #1 - Offers may contain a statement of intent representing how these items will be acquired, should the offeror receive an award. The language in section L.6, (b), (3) now reads as follows:

Equipment, Vehicles and Facilities (offers may contain a statement of intent representing how these items will be acquired, should the offeror receive an award)

Question #2 – It has been brought to question that the training evaluation requirements for ICT5 have changed since the previous solicitation. Some have pointed out that this may limit the available training opportunities for individuals to achieve ICT5.

Answer #2 – Section C.5, (b) and table C.4 of the solicitation has been updated to the following in regard to ICT5:

(b) INCIDENT COMMANDER TYPE 5

Note: The Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) AND Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) Position Task Books are combined. However, the positions have not been combined. The FFT1 Tasks are completed only once; additional tasks must be completed to meet the ICT5 level. The FFT1 and ICT5 tasks can be completed simultaneously. The required experience is satisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2).

(1) REQUIRED TRAINING

• ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (ICS-200)

• Firefighter Type 1 (S-131)

• Look Up, Look Down, Look Around (S-133)

• Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (RT-130)

• National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Introduction (IS-700.a)

(2) ADDITIONAL TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE

AND SKILLS

• Portable Pump and Water Use (S-211)

• Power Saws (S-212)

(3) EXPERIENCE

Satisfactory performance as Firefighter (FFT2) that consisted of:

• At least three (3) incident assignments that each had one operational period requiring suppression action on active flame (hotline).

• A total of at least fifteen (15) operational periods with ten (10) of those periods on any (Type 1-5) incident.

AND

Satisfactory completion and certification of PTB as an Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) while supervising a minimum of four (4) firefighters, on wildfire incidents, documented in PTB that consisted of:

• At least three (3) training/evaluation assignments on any (Type 1-5) incidents.

• At least three (3) training/evaluation assignments that had at a minimum, one operational period requiring suppression action on active flame (hotline).

(1) PHYSICAL FITNESS

Arduous

(2) ONCE CERTIFIED AS FFT1, OTHER ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN

CURRENCY OF THE FFT1 CERTIFICATION*

• Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)

• Incident Commander, Type 4 (ICT4)

*Each firefighter must have at least one qualifying assignment every five (5) years to maintain a current certification in this position.

Table C.4 Sequence For Position Certification

ICS Position Minimum Requirement

Incident Commander Type 5

ICT5

1. Work on at least three wildfire incidents that include hotline activities and total at least fifteen (15) Operational Periods, 10 of these on any Type 1-5 incidents This meets requirement for satisfactory performance as FFT2 and one season of experience.

2. Eligible to become a FFT1 Trainee once above requirements are met.

3. Complete S-131, S-133, IS-700.a, and ICS-200 training.

4. Firefighter becomes an ICT5 Trainee.

5. Complete Annual RT-130 training.

6. Pass annual Work Capacity Fitness Test (Arduous).

7. As an ICT5 Trainee, work on at least three (3) training/evaluation assignments on any wildfire incidents Type 1-5 that included hotline activities and total at least 15 Operational Periods, 10 of these on any Type 1-5 incidents and complete the FFT1/ICT5 task book. This meets requirement for satisfactory position performance as an ICT5.

8. Firefighter becomes certified as an ICT5.