AG-04H1-S-17-7001.pdf

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERICAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF PAGE

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(EDWOSB)

8(A)

% FOR:

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE FACILITY

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND FAR 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. OFFER

DATED . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

SECTION B - INTRODUCTION

B.1 -- I-BPA USE AND INTENT

(a) The intent of this solicitation is to obtain the services described in D.1 Scope of Agreement for

Local, Regional, and Nationwide fire suppression and all-hazard incidents.

(b) The Blanket Purchase Agreements resulting from this Request for Quote (RFQ) may be used by multiple State and Federal wildland fire agencies.

(c) Exhibit H contains requirements specific to the various State and Federal wildland fire agencies.

B.2 -- PRICING AND ESTIMATED QUANTITY

(a) This solicitation will result in multiple agreements. The dollar limitation for any individual order is $150,000.00. Since the needs of the Government and availability of Contractor's resources during an emergency cannot be determined in advance, it is mutually agreed that, upon request of the Government, the Contractor shall furnish the resources listed herein to the extent the

Contractor is willing and able at the time of order. Due to the sporadic occurrence of Incident activity, the placement of any orders IS NOT GUARANTEED.

(b) Proposed rates shall include, but are not limited to, labor (as required), equipment, operating supplies, materials, State and Federal taxes (including workers compensation costs), insurance coverage, transportation costs, overhead, and profit, and any costs/fees necessary to ensure equipment/ operators/crews meet(s) the specified standards. As required by the agreement, any costs associated with a contractor provided support truck for fuel, maintenance, and operator transportation; delivery/setup/takedown, mobilization/demobilization, power generation, and a

Contractors representative attendance at the operational period briefings should also be included.

Contractors shall comply with the 2:1 work/rest ratio as outlined in the Interagency Incident

Business Management Handbook (Work/Rest Guidelines). When working an average of more than 16 hours, for the duration of the incident, a Contractor may request to negotiate an equitable adjustment through the Procurement Unit Leader or Contracting Officer. Shifts exceeding 16 hours shall be approved by the Incident Commander.

(c) Resources furnished under this agreement may be operated and subjected to extreme environmental and/or strenuous operating conditions which could include but is not limited to unimproved roads, steep, rocky, hilly terrain, dust, heat, and smoky conditions. As a result, by entering into this agreement, the contractor agrees that what is considered wear and tear under this agreement is in excess of what the resource is subjected to under normal operations and is reflected in the rates paid for the resource.

B.3 -- BASIS OF AWARD

(a) The Government will award a sufficient number of I-BPAs anticipated to meet incident resource needs resulting from this solicitation to responsible quoters whose quotes conforming to the solicitation will be advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The number of I-BPAs awarded will be determined based upon historical usage and other relevant data such as predictive services information, available personnel to administer agreements, etc.

(b) The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:

(1) operational acceptability of equipment/resource offered to meet the Government requirement

(2) price reasonableness

(3) past performance dependability risk

(c) A quote will be considered operationally acceptable if the offered resource meets the minimum requirements stated in the specifications.

(d) Price reasonableness may be based upon competition, government estimates, commercial pricing, historical data, etc.; generally, reasonable pricing that is low will result in higher dispatch priority.

(e) Past performance dependability risk will be assessed as high, low, or unknown (high indicating significant probability for poor future performance) based upon customer satisfaction as reflected in evaluations received for the quoter on incidents and other related experience within the past 36 months, compliance with Federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and quoters history of reasonable and cooperative behavior. Pursuant to FAR 42.1501 the contractors record of integrity and business ethics, and generally, the contractors business-like concern for the interest of the customer will be a consideration of past performance.

(f) I-BPAs will be awarded only to quoters with:

(1) reasonably priced resources

(2) operationally acceptable resources

(3) a low or unknown performance risk

(g) The notice of award will be electronically mailed to the vendors email address as provided in

VIPR.

B.4 -- MULTIPLE RESOURCE CATEGORIES/TYPING

A single resource may be awarded under multiple resource categories and/or typing. However, the same Dispatch Center must be selected for the single resource. In addition, nationally only one award will be made for a resource within each category and/or type. The Contractor may choose to respond to solicitations from multiple geographic areas; but upon acceptance of an offer of award, all other offers for that resource category and/or type will be ineligible for award.

Prospective quoters are cautioned to carefully consider the solicitations to which they respond.

B.5 -- UNRESTRICTED

(a) I-BPA solicitations will be set-aside for small business concerns unless market research indicates a need to advertise on an unrestricted basis (i.e. there are not enough small business concerns to meet anticipated needs). If Block 10 of the SF-1449 is checked unrestricted:

(1) Multiple awards of I-BPAs resulting from this solicitation will be made to responsible business concerns.

(2) Priority ranking for dispatch will be determined by the method described in D.6.2; no advantage will be given for business size or status in an unrestricted solicitation.

B.6 -- SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS ADVANTAGE APPLICABLE TO DPL RANKING

(a) Multiple awards of I-BPAs resulting from this solicitation will be made on a competitive basis to responsible small business concerns.

(b) Priority ranking for dispatch will be determined by applying a 5% advantage (to the method described in D.6.2) for each socioeconomic category (other than small business) checked in Block

10 of the SF-1449. A vendor meeting multiple targeted socioeconomic categories will receive multiple percentage points with a cap of 10%; for example if HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-

Owned, and 8(A) are all checked in Block 10 and a vendor qualifies as all three his advantage will be 10% for purposes of Dispatch Priority List placement.

B.7 -- SUMMARY

(a) The Contractor shall:

(1) Submit a quote in the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) System (see E.1 52.212-1

Instructions to Offeror in Section E, found under the heading "Submitting Representations and

Certifications with Your Quote" at http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vendorapp.php). Online help can be found within the application, at the bottom of the page under Getting Help.

(2) VIPR Vendor Application

(i) This solicitation requires vendors to submit their quotes using the VIPR Vendor Application.

(ii) To access the VIPR Vendor application, go to http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vendorapp.php

(iii) You will find:

(A) A link to log into the VIPR Vendor Application.

(B) Information and instructions specific to the Vendor Application, including how to submit your Representations and Certifications FAR 52.212-3.

(3) Contractors shall register and update information in the System for Award Management (SAM), formerly known as CCR. As a part of their SAM information, they shall complete online

Representations and Certifications (formerly known as the Online Representations and

Certifications Application or ORCA) within SAM at https://www.sam.gov. If the Contractor chooses not to complete FAR 52.212-3, Offer Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (see

E.2) on-line, then a completed copy of this clause shall be completed and submitted separately via email or fax to the Contracting Officer as a part of the quote. IMPORTANT: Your account being active in SAM is directly related to you being able to receive payment for any orders received. If you do not update the Entity Management information at least once every 365 days, the registration becomes in-active.

(b) If you are new to Federal sector contracting or need other assistance with regards to placing a quote under this solicitation, contact your local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC).

Locations of PTACs and other valuable information on contracting with the Government may be found at: http://www.aptac-us.org/.

(c) NOTE: The Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) System will be used by the Forest Service for all pre-season incident procurements. In order to respond to solicitations issued through VIPR, Vendors must obtain Level 2 eAuthentication, which provides the ability to conduct official electronic business transactions via the internet. Additional information regarding eAuthentication can be obtained at: http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/eauth.php OR by contacting your local acquisition office: http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/contacts.php#field.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

Updated through FAC 2005-92, Effective 9 Nov 2016

C.1 -- 52.212-5 - CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2016)

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

(1) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

(2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78

(19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

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

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

___ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEPT 2006), with

Alternate I (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

___ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (OCT 2015) (41. U.S.C.

3509).

___ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment

Act of 2009 (JUNE 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5)(Applies to contracts funded by the

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009).

___ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OCT

2015)(Pub. L. 109-282)(31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (5) [Reserved]

___ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Jan 2014) (Pub. L. 111-117, section

743 of Div. C).

___ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Jan

2014) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

_X_ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (OCT 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (JUL

2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

___ (10)[Reserved]

_X_ (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C.

657a). (NOTE: This clause is applicable if the solicitation is set aside for HUBZone Small

Businesses. See Block 10 of the SF-1449 for solicitation set aside action.)

___ (ii) Alternate 1 (NOV 2011) of 52.219-3.

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

Concerns (OCT 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer)

(15 U.S.C. 657a).

___ (ii) Alternate 1 (JAN 2011) of 52.219-4.

___ (13) [Reserved]

_X_ (14)(i) 2.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

___ (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011).

___ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2011).

___ (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (JUNE 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

___ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 1995) of 52.219-7.

___ (iii) Alternate II (MAR 2004) of 52.219-7.

_X_ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and

(3)).

___ (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (OCT 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

___ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2001) of 52.219-9.

___ (iii) Alternate II (OCT 2001) of 52.219-9.

___ (iv) Alternate III (OCT 2015) of 52.219-9.

_X_ (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

___ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

___ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages - Subcontracting Plan (JAN 1999) (15 U.S.C.

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

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

2011) (15 U.S.C. 657 f). (NOTE: This clause is applicable if the solicitation is set aside for

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. See Block 10 of the SF-1449 for solicitation set aside action.)

_X_ (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JUL 2013) (15

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

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

Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (DEC 2015)(15 U.S.C. 637(m)). NOTE:

This clause is applicable if the solicitation is set aside for EDWOSB or WOSB. See Block 10 of the SF-1449 for solicitation set aside action.

_X_ (24) 52.219-30 Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small

Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (DEC 2015)(15

U.S.C. 637(m)). NOTE: This clause is applicable if the solicitation is set aside for EDWOSB or

WOSB. See Block 10 of the SF-1449 for solicitation set aside action.

_X_ (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUNE 2003) (E.O. 11755).

_X_ (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2016) (E.O.

13126).

_X_ (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

_X_ (28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

_X_ (29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

_X_ (30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

_X_ (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

_X_ (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC

2010) (E.O. 13496).

___ (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and

E.O. 13627).

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

___ (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (E.O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

___ (35) 52.222-59, Compliance with Labor Laws (Executive Order 13673) (OCT 2016). (Applies at $50 million for solicitations and resultant contracts issued from October 25, 2016 through April

24, 2017; applies at $500,000 for solicitations and resultant contracts issued after April 24, 2017).

___ (36) 52.222-60, Paycheck Transparency (Executive Order 13673) (OCT 2016).

___ (37)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated

Items (MAY 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

___ (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

___ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential

Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

___ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air

Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

___ (40)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT[supreg]-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN

2014)(E.O. 13423 and 13514).

___ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.

___ (41)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT[supreg]-Registered Television (JUN 2014)(E.O.

13423 and 13514).

___ (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14.

___ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) (42 U.S.C.

8259b).

___ (43)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT[supreg]-Registered Personal Computer Products

(OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

___ (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

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

2011)(E.O. 13513).

___ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

___ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13696).

___ (47) 52.225-1, Buy American - Supplies (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

___ (48)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American - Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014) (41

U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C.

4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-

138, 112-41, 112-42 and 112-43).

___ (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

___ (iii) Alternate II (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

___ (iv) Alternate III (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

___ (49) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (FEB 2016) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_X_ (50) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the

Department of the Treasury).

___ (51) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States

(JUL 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year

2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

___ (52) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (53) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV

2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (54) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (FEB 2002) (41

U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

___ (55) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10

U.S.C. 2307(f)).

_X_ (56) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management (JUL

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

___ (57) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Other Than System for Award

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

___ (58) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (59) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

___ (60)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006)

(46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

___ (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.

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

___ (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495)

_X_ (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014)(41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_X_ (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_X_ (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards - Price

Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

___ (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards - Price

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

___ (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to

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

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

___ (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to

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

___ (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015) (E.O. 13658).

___ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42

U.S.C. 1792).

___ (10) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (SEPT 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

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

Negotiation.

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

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

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the

Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause -

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (OCT 2015) (41.U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(iii) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (1) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

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

(v) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(vi) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(vii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(viii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016)(38 U.S.C. 4212)

(ix) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010)

(E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(x) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xi) ____ (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and

E.O. 13627).

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

(xii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (MAY 2014) (41

U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiii) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiv) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015) (E.O. 12989).

(xv) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).

(xvi) 52.222-59, Compliance with Labor Laws (Executive Order 13673) (OCT 2016) (Applies at

$50 million for solicitations and resultant contracts issued from October 25, 2016 through April 24, 2017; applies at $500,000 for solicitations and resultant contracts issued after April 24, 2017).

(xvii) 52.222-60, Paycheck Transparency (Executive Order 13673) (OCT 2016)).

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

(JUL 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year

2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xviv) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42

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

(xvv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006) (46

U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

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

C.2 -- 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):

https://acquisition.gov/far/ or http://farsite.hill.af.mil/.

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (MAY 2015)

52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (MAY 2012)

52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction

Contracts (SEP 2013)

52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991)

52.245-1 Government Property (APR 2012)

C.2.1 -- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRING VENDOR CERTIFICATION.

This is to notify you of recent award prohibitions contained in sections 744 and 745 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) regarding corporate felony convictions and corporate tax delinquencies. Under the Appropriations

Act, no awards can be made to any corporation (for profit or non-profit) that has a tax delinquency or felony conviction as defined in the Appropriations Act and described in the attached representation. To comply with these provisions, all offerors are required to complete the representation in SAM. Please note that if you have a tax delinquency or felony conviction, as defined in the Appropriations Act and described in the attached representation, you are not eligible for award. If you are ineligible for award because of these prohibitions it is possible that you can regain eligibility for award, but only if the suspension and debarring official considers your tax delinquency and/or felony conviction and determines that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

C.2.2 -- ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS.

(a) Assignment of claims is not authorized.

(b) In accordance with FAR Part 32.803, it is determined prohibiting assignment of claims against this I-BPA and any resultant resource order is in the Governments interest.

(c) Pursuant to FAR 52.212-4, vendors shall not change the name or address for EFT payments in the SAM record to reflect an assignee for the purpose of the assignment of claims.

C.3 -- AGREEMENT AND PERFORMANCE PERIODS

C.3.1 -- AGREEMENT PERIOD.

(a) Estimated date of award is

May 2017. The Agreement period is for

3 years from the date of award. An annual review will be conducted and at that time, Contractors will be offered an opportunity to adjust their prices. If a revised rate is not submitted during the period set forth by the Contracting Officer, the prices proposed in the original agreement will remain in effect. In addition, a Contracting Officer may allow the Contractor to change their Host

Dispatch Center and/or Equipment Attributes.

Note: allowable equipment changes will not include the addition of new resources and will not result in a change in equipment typing.

(b) It is estimated that the anticipated use period for resources within the

Pacific Northwest Geographic area may fall between

June and October of each year. Potential use outside this area or anticipated use period could occur at any time. Since the resource needs of the Government and availability of Contractor's resources during an emergency cannot be determined in advance, it is mutually agreed that, upon request of the Government, the Contractor shall furnish the resources listed herein to the extent the Contractor is willing and able at the time of order.

(c) Any order issued during the effective period of this agreement and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor prior to release from the ordered incident assignment.

The agreement shall govern the Contractors and Governments rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the agreements effective period.

C.3.2 -- START WORK.

The Contractor shall provide availability status to the designated dispatch office within 10 days after award of the Agreement.

C.3.3 -- AGREEMENT CANCELLATION.

This Agreement may be discontinued upon 30 days' written notice by either party.

C.4 -- AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL TO PLACE ORDERS

Dispatchers, Buying Team Members, Finance Section Chiefs, Procurement Unit Leaders, Contracting Officers, and Purchasing Agents are authorized to place orders against this agreement. Orders must be placed in accordance with established ordering procedures as specified in National and Regional mobilization guides.

C.5 -- CLAIM SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY

For the purpose of settling claims, the successor contracting officer is any contracting officer acting within their delegated warrant authority, under the clauses of this agreement, and limits set by the incident agency.

C.6 -- CHANGES TO AGREEMENTS

Changes to Agreements may only be made by the original signing procurement official or a designated successor contracting officer (as designated officially in VIPR). If the original signing procurement official or designated successor contracting officer is not available and adjustments are deemed appropriate, an Emergency Equipment Rental Agreement (EERA) shall be executed at the incident and shall be applicable ONLY for the duration of that incident. The EERA must include the name and location of the incident.

C.7 -- 52.247-21 CONTRACTOR LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY

DAMAGE (APR 1984)

(a) The Contractor assumes responsibility for all damage or injury to persons or property occasioned through the use, maintenance, and operation of the Contractor's vehicles or other equipment by, or the action of, the Contractor or the Contractor's employees and agents.

(b) The Contractor, at the Contractor's expense, shall maintain adequate public liability and property damage insurance during the continuance of this contract, insuring the Contractor against all claims for injury or damage.

(c) The Contractor shall maintain Workers' Compensation and other legally required insurance with respect to the Contractor's own employees and agents.

(d) The Government shall in no event be liable or responsible for damage or injury to any person or property occasioned through the use, maintenance, or operation of any vehicle or other equipment by, or the action of, the Contractor or the Contractor's employees and agents in performing under this contract, and the Government shall be indemnified and saved harmless against claims for damage or injury in such cases.

C.8 -- LOSS, DAMAGE, OR DESTRUCTION

(a) For equipment furnished under this agreement WITHOUT operator, the Government will assume liability for any loss, damage or destruction of such equipment, except that no reimbursement will be made for loss, damage or destruction due to (1) ordinary wear or tear, (2) mechanical failure, or (3) the fault or negligence of the Contractor or the Contractor's agents or employees or Government employee owned and operated equipment.

(b) For equipment furnished under this agreement WITH operator, the Government shall not be liable for any loss, damage or destruction of such equipment, except for loss, damage or destruction resulting from the negligence, or wrongful act(s) of Government employee(s) while acting within the scope of their employment. The operator is responsible for operating the equipment within its operating limits and responsible for safety of the equipment.

C.9 -- FIREARM - WEAPON PROHIBITION

The possession of firearms or other dangerous weapons (18 USC 930 (g)(2)) are prohibited at all times while on Government Property and during performance of services, under this agreement.

The term dangerous weapon does not include a pocket knife with a blade less than 2 1/2 inches in length or a multi purpose tool such as a Leatherman.

C.10 -- HARASSMENT FREE WORKPLACE

Contractors shall abide by "U.S. Code, Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order EO-93-

05, Secretary's Memorandum 4430-2 Workplace Violence Policy, and Harassment Free

Workplace (29 CFR Part 1614)". Regulations can be found at www.gpoaccess.gov/.

C.11 -- PRE-QUOTE MEETING (Optional)

(a) The Government is planning pre-quote meeting(s), during which potential quoters may obtain a better understanding of the work required.

(b) Quoters are encouraged to submit all questions in writing at least five (5) days prior to the conference.

(c) Quoters are cautioned that, notwithstanding any remarks or clarifications given at the conference, all terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged unless they are changed by amendment to the solicitation. If the answers to conference questions, or any solicitation amendment, create ambiguities, it is the responsibility of the quoter to seek clarification prior to submitting a quote.

(d) The conference(s) will be held:

The following public meetings are hosted annually by FACT (Fire & Aviation Contracting Team) to discuss fire contracting for the upcoming fire season(s). All interested vendors are encouraged to attend.

1) February 2, 2017 Canyonville, OR, Seven Feathers Casino Resort, 146 Chief Miwaleta Lane, 6:00 8:00 p.m.

2) February 3, 2017 Springfield, OR, Willamette NF Headquarters, 3106 Pierce Parkway, Suite D, 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

3) February 6, 2017, Wenatchee WA, Confluence Technology Center, 285 Technology Center

Way, 6:00 8:00 p.m.

4) February 7, 2017, Spokane, WA, Ramada Inn, 923 E. 3rd Avenue, 6:00 8:00 p.m.

5) February 8, 2017 Pendleton, OR, Wildhorse Resort & Casino, 46510 Wildhorse Boulevard, 6:00

8:00 p.m.

6) February 9, 2017 Redmond, OR, COCC Redmond Campus, 2324 SE College Loop, 6:00 8:00 p.m.

SECTION D - RESOURCE INFORMATION

D.1 -- SCOPE OF AGREEMENT

The intent of this solicitation and any resultant Agreement is to obtain Heavy Equipment (dozers, excavators, and tractor plows) and transports for use on a local, regional and nationwide basis.

The Contractor is responsible for all equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, lodging, trained/certified personnel, and supervision and management of those personnel, necessary to meet or exceed the Agreement specifications. The resources may be used in the protection of lands, to include but not be limited to, severity, fire suppression, and all-hazard incidents. The

Incident Commander or responsible Government Representative is authorized to administer the technical aspects of this agreement.

D.2 -- EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

Equipment shall meet all standards established by specification or incorporated by reference and shall be maintained in good repair by the Contractor.

D.2.1 -- CONTRACTOR PROVIDED EQUIPMENT.

D.2.1.1 -- Equipment Typing. (The typing on these tables is from lowest to highest horsepower.)

(a) DOZERS

Type 3 - Min. 50 HP - 99 HP

Type 2 - Min. 100 HP - 199 HP

Type 1 - Min. 200 HP - 350 HP

(b) EXCAVATORS

Type 4 - 60 - 80 HP rating

Type 3 - 81 - 110 HP rating

Type 2 - 111 - 155 HP rating

Type 1 - 156 + HP rating

(c) TRACTOR PLOWS

Type 3 - Min. 50 HP - 99 HP

Type 2 - Min. 100 HP - 199 HP

(d) TRANSPORTS

Type 3 - rated at loads up to 35,000 lbs.

Type 2 - rated at loads 35,001 to 69,999 lbs.

Type 1 - rated at loads over 70,000 lbs.

D.2.1.2 -- Equipment Requirements.

(a) All equipment shall have:

(1) An audible reverse warning device (backup alarm) of 87 decibel or greater measured at 5 feet behind and in the center of the equipment.

(2) A fire extinguisher, multi-purpose 2A 10BC that is securely mounted to the vehicle and accessible by the operator. The fire extinguisher shall have a current annual inspection tag and the annual maintenance tag in regards to a 6 year annual inspection and every 12 years regarding a hydro test on all dry powder, metal fire extinguishers.

(3) Shovel

(4) US Forest Service-qualified spark arrester on all naturally aspirated engines

(5) All factory guards shall be in place and in functional condition (i.e. engine compartment)

(applicable for heavy equipment)

(6) Radiator protection (applicable for heavy equipment)

(7) Seat belts

(8) Flashlight

(9) Water, 1 gal drinking

(10) 5-person first aid kit

(11) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all personnel arrive at the incident with the proper Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment as prescribed in the agreement. Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the Personal Protective

Equipment is operable and maintained in good repair throughout the duration of any assignment.

Personal Protective Clothing will be maintained in good repair, and be cleaned at sufficient intervals to preclude unsafe working conditions. All personnel shall be wearing Personal Protective

Clothing, including boots, upon arrival at the incident.

(b) Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all personnel arrive with the following PPE:

(1) BOOTS: All Leather uppers, lace-up type, minimum of 8 inches high with lug type sole in good condition (steel toed boots are not recommended).

(2) HARD HAT: Hardhat meeting NFPA Standard 1977 is required.

(3) GLOVES: One pair of heavy-duty leather per person.

(4) EYE PROTECTION: One pair (meets standards ANSI Z87, latest edition).

(5) HEARING PROTECTION: Use hearing protection whenever sound levels exceed 85 dB.

Earphones (headset) required with radio shall have built-in hearing protection.

(6) HEAD LAMP: With batteries and attachment for hardhat.

(7) FIRE SHELTER: The New Generation Fire Shelter is required.

(8) FLAME RESISTANT CLOTHING (Shirt and Pants). A minimum of two full sets of flame resistant shirt and pants. For routine fireline duties, flame resistant clothing must be certified to

NFPA 1977.

NOTE: It is recommended that fireline personnel wear a short-sleeved t-shirt, underwear, and socks under fire clothing and boots. T-shirts and underwear should be 100% cotton or a 100% flame resistant blend of fibers. Socks should be cotton, wool, or a blend of flame resistant fibers.

(c) All equipment under this solicitation must have a factory installed cab or aftermarket cab system that meets or exceeds the original factory cab for operator protection. The protective canopy shall meet all applicable Federal and State (the State where equipment is registered) safety standards (per OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.266) and must have operator protection, to protect the operator from injury due to falling trees, limbs, saplings or branches which might enter the compartment side areas and from snapping winch lines or other objects. Deflectors, which may be part of the cab, shall be installed in front of the operator area to deflect whipping saplings and branches. Deflectors shall be located so as not to impede visibility and access to the cab.

Modification of factory ROPS/FOPS (Cutting/Welding) and any aftermarket ROPS/FOPS requires certification to ISO 3471/8082, or SAE J 1040/231.

(d) Underbody protection (belly pan, rock guards unless not recommended by manufacturer).

NOTE: Region 6 will only be awarding dozers and excavators. Tractor plows and single transports will not be awarded in Region 6.

DOZERS --

(a) In addition to D.2.1.2, dozers shall have:

(1) Factory installed Roll Over Protection Structures (ROPS) and Falling Object Protective

Structures (FOPS) meeting the standards set forth by OSHA for Forestry work for the year that the machine was constructed is required. At no time will a machine that does not have a factory

FOPS/ROPS system be hired. A manufacturer's nameplate certifying the operator enclosure or alternative documentation that the cab meets these provisions is required.

(2) Operator Protection shall meet all applicable Federal and State (the State where equipment is registered) logging safety standards (per OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.266) and must have operator protection, such as a Forestry cab package with wire mesh or safety glazing that provides equivalent protection. The rear portion of the cab shall be fully enclosed with open mesh material or heavy Polycarbonate material capable of withstanding a broken winch line or jillpoke, with openings of such size as to reject the entrance of an object larger than 2 inches in diameter. The covering if installed, shall be affixed to the structural members so that ample clearance will be provided between the screen and the back of the operator and shall provide maximum rearward visibility. If using open mesh, it shall extend forward from the rear corners of the cab sides as far as possible; or at a minimum at least even with the operators chest. If the tank, as mounted, provides equivalent guarding for the operator, then no additional mesh or window glazing is needed. Polycarbonate windows are not "glass" but may be acceptable as a standalone window guard. An example of this type of Polycarbonate would be found on a Factory Feller Buncher cab.

Any machine cab meeting ISO 8084 or SAE J1084 fulfills this requirement.

(3) Lighting (Minimum 2 rear, 2 forward). Factory equipped lighting must be operational. All attachments to the parent machine must be illuminated for night operations. Lights must be mounted to the equipment in such a way to provide protection from damage and provide illumination beyond the blade or working area.

(4) Cable blades ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. See D.23, Exhibit A for definition.

(5) Winch Minimum Standards. (If equipped)

(i) All winches must be able to rescue the parent Dozer that it is mounted upon.

(ii) Winches must have a minimum bare drum rating of the weight of the parent machine + 20% and be equipped with a minimum of 50 feet of cable or wire rope minimally rated at this cumulative weight.

EXCAVATORS --

(a) In addition to D.2.1.2, excavators shall have:

(1) Note - 360 Degree Swing machines (Excavators, Feller Bunchers, Etc.) are not required to have ROPS as the boom is recognized as the ROPS structure. 360 degree swing machines shall have a factory enclosed cab constructed to OSHA standards at the time of manufacture. All machines that use attachments that have potential for chain shot or cutting tooth damage to the operator area must have protective glazing (Polycarbonate) to protect the operator. Excavators must have protective screen or bars over the front of the cab acting as a deflector of brush and branches.

(2) Lighting. 360 degree swing machines such as Excavators/Feller Bunchers require two (2) forward. Factory equipped lighting must be operational. All attachments to the parent machine must be illuminated for night operations. Lights must be mounted to the equipment in such a way to provide protection from damage and provide illumination beyond the blade, bucket/thumb, or working area.

(3) Hydraulic thumb or clamshell. See D.23, Exhibit A for definition.

(4) Steel Tracks.

(5) Machines must meet state and federal safety regulations.

D.2.2 -- TRANSPORTATION

(a) The Contractor is responsible for transporting the dozer/excavator/tractor plow to and from the incident. Transports shall have current Department of Transportation (DOT) certification and be of sufficient and legal weight rating to transport the equipment.

(b) Contractor is responsible for:

(1) Meeting all state and federal requirements, such as weight restrictions and hauling permits;

(2) All special permits;

(3) Providing all pilot cars when required by a permitting agency;

(4) A valid fleet insurance policy information card issued by an insurer;

(5) A valid insurance declaration page;

(6) A written insurance binder issued by the same agent as parent insurance.

(c) Equipment under the direction of incident management personnel may not be unloaded immediately. The Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with the transport until the equipment is unloaded and the transport is released. Once the heavy equipment is delivered and unloaded at the incident the transport is considered released. However, the transport may be retained at the incident for the sole purpose of transporting the equipment that was originally ordered. The transport will be paid, in accordance with D.21.8, the minimum daily guarantee or the mileage rate whichever is greater until the transport is released or until the equipment it transported becomes inoperable. Retained transports must be documented on the shift ticket. If the contractor elects to keep the transport at the incident location after it is released by the government, no payment will be made.

(d) IF THE TRANSPORT IS RETAINED BY THE INCIDENT FOR TRANSPORTING OTHER

EQUIPMENT, THE COMPANY OWNING THE TRANSPORT MUST HAVE AN EXISTING

AGREEMENT ISSUED UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT SOLICITATION, AND MUST BE

ORDERED WITH A SEPARATE RESOURCE ORDER NUMBER. THE POINT OF HIRE WILL BE

THE INCIDENT. FOR INITIAL ATTACK/SEVERITY, TRANSPORT IS REQUIRED TO REMAIN

WITH THE EQUIPMENT.

(e) The transport may be inspected in accordance with D.17. Transports not passing this inspection may be cause for the rejection of both the transport and heavy piece of equipment being hauled.

D.2.2.1 -- Tire Requirement. Tires shall have load ratings in accordance with the vehicle Gross

Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR). All tires on the vehicles, which including the spare tire, if required, shall have sound sidewalls, body and tire tread depth of a minimum of 2/32 inch for rear tires and 4/32 inch for steering axle tires.

D.2.2.2 -- Prohibited Marking. Federal regulations prohibit the use of official agency shields or markings on private vehicles or property.

D.2.2.3 -- Biobased Products. This procurement requires the use of biobased products to the extent that such products are reasonably available, meet agency or relevant industry performance standards, and are reasonably priced. Where available, these products should first be acquired from among qualified products that fall under the umbrella of items designated through the Federal

Biobased Products Preferred Procurement Program (FB4P). Information is available at:

http://www.biopreferred.gov/

D.3 -- PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

(a) All Contractor personnel shall comply with Exhibit F, Safety Standards. Contractors shall comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act when employing persons under 18 years of age (Ref. 29

CFR 570).

(b) Minimum Age for Firefighting Resources. Persons under 18 years of age shall not perform hazardous or arduous duties during wildland fire management operations, including execution of prescribed burns.

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