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PREQUEST FOR QUOTATION PAGE OF PAGES

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER) THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET- ASIDE 1 67

1. REQUEST NO. 2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT.DEF. RATING

AG-04R4-S-16-0016 04/29/16 795242 & 795257 UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

Willamette NF Supervisor’s Office 3106 Pierce Parkway, Suite D Springfield OR 97477-7909

As specified herein

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS) 7. DELIVERY FOB DESTINATION NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER OTHER (See Schedule)

AREA CODE NUMBER 9. DESTINATION

Contracting Officer:

LORENZO MONTOYA

541 225-6334 a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

8. TO:

a. NAME b. COMPANY b. STREET ADDRESS Willamette NF Supervisor’s Office USDA - FS

c. STREET ADDRESS c. CITY 3106 Pierce Parkway, Suite D

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE d. STATE e. ZIP CODE Springfield OR 97477

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5A ON OR BEFORE

THE DESIRED RESPONSE DATE OF

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in BLOCK 5A. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the

Local Time 5/24/2016 4:00 PM submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)

Illahee Rock & Picket Butte Lookout Services

Umpqua National Forest North Umpqua & Tiller Ranger District

See Attached

Requirements

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR

DAYS

c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS d. CALENDAR DAYS

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER 14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO 15. DATE OF

a. NAME OF QUOTER SIGN QUOTATION QUOTATION

b. STREET ADDRESS 16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print) b. TELEPHONE

c. COUNTY AREA CODE

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE c. TITLE (Type or Print) NUMBER

NSN 7540-01-152-8084

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18-121 STANDARD FORM 18 (Rev. 6-95) Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

Solicitation No.: AG-04R4-S-16-0016 Project Name: Illahee Rock & Picket Butte Lookout Services

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Illahee Rock Fire Lookout Services Umpqua National Forest

North Umpqua Ranger District Douglas County, Oregon

* Period of Performance is an estimated range. The Government may reduce days and end the lookout services early based on fire lookout needs.

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ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23. UNIT

PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

Base Period: June 15, 2016 through October 15, 2016*

1 Regular work day (1000-1800) 107 Day $ $

2 Overtime hours 100 Hour $ $ Total Base Period $

Option 1: June 15, 2017 through October 15, 2017*

1 Regular work day (1000-1800) 107 Day $ $

Total Option 1 $

Option 2: June 15, 2018 through October 15, 2018*

Total Option 2 $

Option 3: June 15, 2019 through October 15, 2019*

Total Option 3 $

Option 4: June 15, 2020 through October 15, 2020*

2 Overtime hours 100 Hour $ $ Total Option 4 $

TOTAL BASE + ALL OPTION YEARS $

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SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Picket Butte Fire Lookout Services Umpqua National Forest Tiller Ranger District

Douglas County, Oregon

* Period of Performance is an estimated range. The Government may reduce days and end the lookout services early based on fire lookout needs.

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23. UNIT

PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

Base Period: June 15, 2016 through October 15, 2016*

1 Regular work day (1000-1800) 107 Day $ $

Total Base Period $

Option 1: June 15, 2017 through October 15, 2017*

Total Option 1 $

Option 2: June 15, 2018 through October 15, 2018*

Total Option 2 $

Option 3: June 15, 2019 through October 15, 2019*

Total Option 3 $

Option 4: June 15, 2020 through October 15, 2020*

2 Overtime hours 100 Hour $ $ Total Option 4 $

TOTAL BASE + ALL OPTION YEARS $

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SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Quoters must respond to the other factors as described in EVALUATION OF QUOTES in Section M by completing the Questionnaire.

Quote may choose to quote on one, or both lookout locations.

If quoter does not intend to charge for an item, a price of ‘0’ or ‘NO COST' should be shown.

If the price is left blank or shown as ‘No Quote', the entire quote may be considered Non-Responsive.

The contract awarding process requires a Contractor to have an active account in the System for Award Management (SAM): https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM/

Quotations may be submitted via fax to 541-225-6220, or sent hard copy to the address shown in block 5(a) of the Standard Form 18. Quotes will not be accepted via email.

For technical questions, contact Adam Veale at 541-496-3532.

The estimated start work date is June 15, 2016.

DUNS: _____________________________

CONTRACTOR EMAIL: _______________________________________________________

Solicitation No.: AG-04R4-S-16-0016 https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM/

PART IV--REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K--REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

K-1 FAR 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1)

52.204-16 --Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Jul 2015)

K-2 AGAR 452.219-70 SIZE STANDARD AND NAICS CODE INFORMATION (SEP 2001)

The North American Industrial classification System Code(s) and business size standard(s) describing the products and/or services to be acquired under this solicitation are listed below:

--Contract line item(s): all (including options) --NAICS Code: 115310 --Size Standard: 7.5 million

(End of provision)

K-3 FAR 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (APR 2016)

(a)

(1) The North American Industry classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 115310.

(2) The small business size standard is 7.5 million.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)

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(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and has completed the Representations and Certifications section of SAM electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certification in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[_] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

[_] (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)

(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(iv) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(v) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation.

(vi) 52.209-5; Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

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(vii) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(viii) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(ix) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(x) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(xi) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xii) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xiii) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xiv) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xv) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xvi) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA- designated items.

(xvii) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xviii) 52.225-4, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225- 3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

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(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $77,533, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $79,507 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xix) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xx) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan-- Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxi) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxii) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

X (i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

X (ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

X (iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

___ (iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Certification.

___ (v) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Certification.

___ (vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (Alternate I only).

___ (vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

___ (A) Basic.

___ (B) Alternate I.

___ (viii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

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(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM Web site accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov . After reviewing the SAM database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of Provision)

K-4 FAR 52.222-22 PREVIOUS CONTRACTS AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS (FEB 1999)

The offeror represents that --

(a) It [ ] has, [ ] has not participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the Equal Opportunity clause of this solicitation;

(b) It [ ] has, [ ] has not filed all required compliance reports; and

(c) Representations indicating submission of required compliance reports, signed by proposed subcontractors, will be obtained before subcontract awards.

(End of Provision)

K-5 GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, FORMER USDA EMPLOYEES, AND USDA RETIREES

The quoter represents and certifies that--

(a) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a current Federal Government employee.

(b) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a former USDA EMPLOYEE.

(c) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a retired USDA employee. If retired, give date of retirement __________.

(d) It [ ] has, [ ] has not taken a voluntary separation incentive payment (also known as a buy out).

(e) It [ ] is, [ ] is not related to a current Forest Service employee on any forest service unit. If so, list employee's name and location. __________________________________________.

(f) The firm [ ] is, [ ] is not substantially owned or controlled by a former USDA employee or retiree.

(End of provision)

Project Name: Illahee Rock & Picket Butte Lookout Services https://www.acquisition.gov/

SECTION L--INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR

RESPONDENTS

L-1 FAR 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1)

52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) (JUL 2013) 52.204-7 System for Award Management (JUL 2013) 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition (JAN 2004) 52.237-1 Site Visit (APR 1984)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.204-70 Inquiries (FEB 1988)

L-2 TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS INFORMATION - QUESTIONNAIRE

Quoters shall provide technical and business information by completing the Questionnaire provided in Section M. Copies of company literature, brochures, or other information can be attached to the questionnaire if appropriate. Extensive, elaborate and specially prepared attachments are neither required nor desired.

L-3 EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Quoters shall attach a document showing the following requisite experience of the primary and alternate/backup personnel:

1) A minimum of one year fire season experience as a fire lookout.

2) Conversant in the English language and able to read and understand the contract.

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SECTION M--EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M-1 AWARD DETERMINATION

The Government will issue an order as a result of this Request for Quotations to the responsible quoter whose quote represents the best value to the government, price and other factors considered.

For this solicitation, other factors include in order of importance:

Technical capability, past performance and familiarity with local topography and prominent landmarks; these items, when combined, are significantly more important than price.

The Government may reject any or all quotes, issue orders to other than the lowest quote, and waive minor informalities or irregularities in quotes received. If necessary, the Government may conduct discussions with any or all quoters. Award may be made without discussions so quotes should be submitted as best and final offer.

Quotations submitted are considered confidential. The name of the Contractor and the amount of the contract will be disclosed only after an order has been issued.

M-2 EVALUATION FACTORS

Quoters shall provide technical and business information by completing the Questionnaire based on the following evaluation factors:

- Contractor's Technical Capability

- Contractor's Past Performance History

- Contractor’s familiarity with local topography and prominent landmarks.

Provide complete details to allow for a comprehensive assessment of your capabilities.

M-3 FAR 52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(End of Provision)

Questionnaire

Contractor's Technical Capability

1. How many months’ experience, staffing a Fire Lookout, does you or your business has as a prime contractor ___ and/or sub-contractor ___?

2. Have you worked a lookout during any fire activity levels indicated below? (Indicate yes by checking those appropriate to your experience) ___Moderate ___High ___Lightning Activity

3. Indicate the number of “Smokes” you have accurately located and described.

___0-5 ___6-15 ___>15

4. Do you have experience communicating over and operating portable radios?

___Yes ___No

5. Using general land survey maps, can you correctly give a “Legal Description” using Township, Range, and section?

6. Do you have experience using and adjusting an “Osborne Fire Finder”?

If you answered “yes”, indicate below where and how you received this experience.

7. List the types of “Weather Instruments” you are able to operate and read correctly.

8. Indicate the number of employees you plan to use for this project.

9. Who will personally supervise the work?

10. Have you considered the SAFETY ASPECTS of this work? List below the safety hazards you perceive associated with performing this work.

Contractor's Past Performance History

1. List the work or contracts your business has completed within the last 5 years providing lookout services: (Include location of work, type of work, date completed, and name and phone number of a person to contact at location)

2. Have you ever failed to complete any work awarded to you? ___Yes ___No If yes, specify location and reasons why

Contractor’s familiarity with local topography and prominent landmarks.

1. Can you locate accurately on a map and describe, by local name, prominent landmarks, peaks, streams, and buildings within sight of this lookout tower?

2. Have you inspected the proposed work site and circumstances affecting the working conditions?

Briefly describe the conditions you found at the job site.

Item (9) Distance to Fire

Action During Lightning Storms