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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

Amendment No. 04 15 FEB 2017

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

USDA, Forest Service Northern Region (R1) Acquisition Management 24 Fort Missoula Road Missoula, MT 59804

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State, and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

All Prospective Quoters

AG-0343-S-17-0012

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

23 JAN 2017

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES 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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT 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 NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

(X) A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED 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 1 copies to the issuing office.

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

Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center Wilderness Trips

The date for receipt of quotes is 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2017.

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)

LOREN EBNER, Contracting Officer

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

February 15, 2017

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

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

AG-0343-S-17-0012 (Amendment No. 04) Interagency National Wilderness Training Field Trips/Arthur Carhart Center

1. Paragraph IV-5 is replaced with the following:

“IV-5. General Requirements

1. Contractors shall conduct the field trip Thursday through Saturday of the week of the course.

Contractors and guides are encouraged to participate in video presentations and in discussions throughout the field trip.

2. Each Contractor shall provide a minimum of one (1) Guide per trip. Each Contractor shall provide a minimum of two (2) Guides per trip on float trips.

3. Each Guide shall be trained, knowledgeable and experienced in “Leave No Trace” principles for camping and traveling safely in northern Rocky Mountains environments. All practices performed by the Guides during the field trip will be in conformance with these principles. Each Guide shall be capable of instruction of the aforementioned principles. Instruction by contract Guide shall be at the discretion of the accompanying Carhart Center Representative.

4. At least one guide per trip shall have current membership in professional outfitter organizations or equivalent with past or current leadership roles.

5. Each Guide shall carry a First Aid kit appropriate for the size of the group and be knowledgeable in providing the group with basic medical attention in an emergency. Each Guide shall, at a minimum, be currently certified in CPR and First Aid, and shall provide evidence of this certification to the Contracting Officer no later than 30 calendar days before the first day of the trip.

6. All guides shall be equipped with two-way satellite communication devices that can be used in the event of an emergency. (Spot devices are not two-way and therefore are not acceptable.)

7. The Carhart Representative shall retain control of the group activities, relying on the Guide for input and expertise, unless otherwise determined by the Contracting Officer.

8. In the event of an emergency, the Guide shall render assistance and provide care to the extent of their training and abilities. Final determinations regarding care and evacuation of injured participants shall be made by the Carhart Center Representative.

9. Contractors and their Guides shall comply with all federal and state agency visitor use regulations for the area of operation.

10. Weapons. Firearms, if deemed necessary, will be carried out of sight and per Montana law.

11. Gratuity. The Contractor will not solicit nor accept gratuities.

12. Liability Waivers or Release Forms. The use of waiver of liability or release forms is not allowed under this contract.

13. Acknowledgement of Risk Forms. A form documenting participant acknowledgement of risks inherent to field trip activities may be used by the Contractor. The Contractor may use either the generic form provided by the Government or submit their own form to the

Government for approval not later than 45 days before the beginning of the training course.

14. Contractors shall insure that trails leading to planned camping areas are cleared and useable prior to the field trip in consultation, coordination and through written approval from the office having administrative responsibility for the area. The written approval will be supplied to the

COR at least a week prior to the trip.

15. (Reserved)

16. Regardless of the place of performance under this contract, the Contractor shall maintain liability insurance for the minimum required level of coverage for the Contractor’s type of operation as specified in Forest Service Manual 2710 (See Attachment 03, Excerpt of FSM

2710 issued 09-17-2008). The Contractor shall provide a copy of the Certificate of Liability

Insurance to the Contracting Officer upon the request of the CO. The certificate must name the USDA Forest Service as additionally insured.”

2. Paragraph IV-6.5. The first paragraph of IV-6.5 is replaced with the following (all sub-paragraphs remain the same):

“Contractor-Provided Equipment. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, including but not limited to those items identified below. All Contractor provided equipment shall be in good working order and to industry standards:”

3. Paragraph IV-11. Attachment 03 is added: “3. Excerpt of FSM 2710 issued 09-17-2008.

4. Paragraphs V-2.5 and V.3 are replaced with the following:

“V-2.5 Instructions for the Preparation of Offers

In addition to returning (1) A signed copy of the Standard Form 1449 (page 1 of this solicitation); and (2)

Offeror prices for relevant items on the Schedule of Items (pages 5-7 of this solicitation), provide the

Government with a response to the following evaluation criteria. There is no required format for the following information, however, Offerors are requested to clearly respond separately to each of the following 3 non-price factors. The Government will evaluate proposals in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in FAR

52.212-2 (See Paragraph V-3 for an explanation of how responses will be considered).

(a) Past Performance. Offeror shall demonstrate satisfactory performance of same or similar work.

Offeror shall provide information relevant to Offeror’s quality of service, timeliness of performance, customer satisfaction/working relationships, and management skill. Offeror may submit a list of references, including names and phone numbers.

(b) Guide Services. Provide the Government information regarding the following elements:

a. If the Offeror is a current Forest Service, BLM, Park Service or Fish & Wildlife Service

Outfitter/Guide permit holder (or equivalent), the Offeror shall provide evidence of their current permit. It is not necessary to provide a copy of the entire permit, just evidence of the permit and that it is current.

b. If the Offeror is not a current Forest Service, BLM, Park Service or Fish & Wildlife

Service Outfitter/Guide permit holder (or equivalent), the Offeror shall provide the following information:

i. Evidence that business is licensed in the state of operation. The Offeror shall include information about any liens or lawsuits of court actions against their business.

ii. Certificate of Liability Insurance or evidence of ability to obtain the required insurance.

iii. Financial Statement prepared in accordance with accepted accounting principles.

c. Offeror’s business Safety Record.

d. Identify and describe the Guides employed by your company that may be used for the contract trips. Describe your company’s code of conduct for the professional and appropriate behavior of Guides.

e. Identify Guide knowledge, experience, qualifications, skills, certifications relevant to this contract requirement, including, but not limited to:

i. First Aid, CPR, and other medical and safety certifications, including advanced or specialized training and certifications (e.g. Advanced First Aid, AED training, Wilderness First Aid, qualified EMT, etc.)

ii. Basic Water First Responder for guides on float trips.

iii. Leave No Trace qualifications, skills and experience.

iv. Handling and caring for stock (if applicable).

v. Federal or State outfitter and/or guide licenses.

vi. Federal outfitter/guide permit holder (if applicable)

vii. Knowledge of local/proposed trip area.

viii. Guide’s Safety Record.

f. Describe Guide’s knowledge & involvement with wilderness management and stewardship issues

i. Membership in professional outfitter organizations.

ii. Past or current leadership role in professional organizations.

iii. Ability to communicate orally and discuss a wide range of wilderness issues.

(c) Technical Proposal. Provide the Government information regarding the following elements. Note:

Some or all parts of Offeror’s response to this criteria may be incorporated into the contract as contract requirements.

1. Equipment to be provided. General equipment and equipment for individual participants.

2. Transportation to be provided.

3. Stock to be provided, if applicable. Quality and Quantity.

4. Safety Practices and Emergency Communications.

5. Meals to be provided. Menus.

6. Proposed locations and itineraries for trips.

7. Maximum number of trips/groups that can be accommodated concurrently. (i.e. Does Offeror have the capacity to provide more than one trip at a time?)

(d) Price. Offeror shall provide this information by completing the Schedule of Items of this solicitation.

Offeror may provide a price proposal on any or all of the line items on the Schedule of Items (For example, an Offeror may choose to propose on only one of the horse packing trips, or only the float trip, etc). However, if an Offeror proposes on any individual line item, the Offeror must propose on all three years for that line item.

V-3. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (OCT 2014)

(a) The Government will award a single contract or up to 5 separate contracts resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror(s) whose offer(s), conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the

Government, price and other factors considered. The Government reserves the right to not award any item(s) if it is determined by the Contracting Officer not to be in the best interest of the Government. A rating of

“Unacceptable” in any of the non-price factors will preclude contract award. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

(1) Past Performance. The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s past performance on same or similar work and will consider information submitted by the Offeror, obtained from references, or obtained by the Government from other sources that is relevant to the following elements: (a) Quality of Service; (b)

Timeliness of Performance; (c) Customer Satisfaction/Working Relationships; (d) management skill. In evaluating past performance, the Government will consider the currency and relevancy of the information provided and obtained, the context of the data and the general trends of Offeror’s performance. Offerors that have no record of past performance will receive a neutral rating.

(2) Guide Services. The Government will evaluate the knowledge, experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, and wilderness knowledge & involvement of the Offeror’s business and proposed guides.

Offerors can increase their opportunity for receiving higher ratings by the following actions:

Clearly respond to each the criteria outlined in Paragraph V-2.5(b);

Provide documentation that confirms Offeror and guide’s level of knowledge, experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, wilderness knowledge & involvement and safety record;

Offer specific information, where possible. For example, if it is possible to identify specific guides for the first year but not the third year, provide the specifics that you reasonably can (i.e.

the first year you may be able to identify the specific guide and their qualifications; for year three you may instead commit that whatever guide you provide will meet certain defined qualifications that you describe in your offer).

Outfitter Guide permit status: Offerors that hold a current Forest Service Outfitter Guide permit

(or equivalent from BLM, Park Service or Fish & Wildlife Service) are most desired for this service, followed by those offerors who have had an outfitter guide permit in the past, and lastly by those who have not held an outfitter guide permit.

(3) Technical Proposal. The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s proposed (a) Equipment, both general equipment and that provided to individual participants; (b) Transportation; (c) Stock; (d) Safety

Practices and Emergency Communications; (e) Meals to be provided; and (f) Proposed location(s)/itineraries.

Offerors can increase their opportunity for receiving higher ratings by:

Clearly responding to each the criteria outlined in Paragraph V-2.5(c);

Proposing appropriate equipment, transportation and stock (when appropriate) of good quality and in good condition;

Clearly describing the Offeror’s safety practices and emergency communications plans.

Providing a thorough, written safety plan addressing hazards and safety measures to reduce those hazards;

Proposing specific menus now that describe the meals to be provided to participants, including accomodations for special dietary requirements;

Proposing specific locations, routes and itineraries for trips to be provided. Multiple options for the Government to select from is highly desirable. Including alternatives that clearly anticipate that ground/river/trail conditions at one site may not always be suitable is desirable.

(Remember, this is an administrative trip, so outfitter-guides responding to this solicitation are not required to have a Special Use Permit for the area(s) of the trip(s)).

(4) Price. To evaluate offers for award purposes, the Government will apply the offeror’s proposed fixed-prices/rates to the estimated quantities included in the solicitation. All unit prices will be evaluated for price reasonableness.

The non-price evaluation factors (1) Past Performance, (2) Guide Services, and (3) Technical Proposal, when combined are collectively significantly more important than the price factor.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.”