S-16-0026_MSO_Survey_and_Inventory.pdf

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(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER) THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET- ASIDE 1 42

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

AG-8173-S-16-0026 4/28/2016

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

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

USDA FOREST SERVICE, APACHE-SITGREAVES N.F., PO BOX 640

30 S. CHIRICAHUA DR, SPRINGERVILLE, AZ 85938-0640

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

AREA CODE NUMBER 9. DESTINATION

Apache Sitgreaves National Forest

WARREN ABBOTT 928 333-6344 a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

8. TO:

a. NAME b. COMPANY b. STREET ADDRESS 30 South Chiricahua Drive

c. STREET ADDRESS c. CITY Springerville

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

AZ 85938

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE ISSUING

OFFICE IN BLOCK 5A ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF

BUSINESS

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

May 19, 2016, 4:00 MST

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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)

SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT NUMBER PERCENTAGE

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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

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

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LOCATION: APACHE-SITGREAVES NF

PROJECT NAME: MSO SURVEY AND INVENTORY

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B – SERVICES AND PRICES

B1.0 BASE LINE ITEM:

LINE

ITEM

NO.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

UNIT OF

MEAS.

EST

QTY

UNIT PRICE EXTENDED AMOUNT

B1.1 Conduct a combination of Mexican Spotted Owl PAC (Protected Activity Centers) monitoring and inventories of areas not within PACs within the 4FRI2 footprint on the Apache-Sitgreaves NFs (ASNFs). An inventory unit = 2 to 4 call points.

PAC/INVEN

TORY

UNIT

70 $__________ $______________

TOTAL OF BASE LINE ITEM --

NAME OF COMPANY:_________________________________________________________________________________

TYPED NAME OF INDIVIDUAL

AUTHORIZED TO SIGN:________________________________________________________________________________

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED:_________________________________________ DATE___________________

CHECKLIST OF MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

TO RESPOND TO THIS REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ)

_____ Provide business email to facilitate communications______________________________

_____ Provide your DUNS number________________________(Must match SAM record, keep SAM record up-to-date)

_____ Request For Quotations (RFQ) Return Package (Be sure to include Schedule of Items; Past Performance and Technical Capability as requested) and address the following:

_____ Address the requirement in Section M2 in your offer and/or submit qualifications to substantiate the requirements.

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SECTION C – STATEMENT OF WORK

SCOPE OF CONTRACT

USDA-FS Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests has a requirement to complete Mexican Spotted Owl (MSO) surveys on PACs (Protected Activity Centers) and inventories of other areas within the 4FRI2 area on the Alpine, Lakeside, Black Mesa, and Springerville Ranger Districts.

The following statement of work describes each required task in detail including background statements, statement of work, methodologies, required qualifications/certifications/permits, Forest Service furnished items, contractor furnished items, and timelines for completion of each task.

BACKGROUND

Mexican Spotted Owl Monitoring - Approximately 131 Mexican spotted Owl PACs are located within the boundary of the 4FRI2 restoration project. A subset of these PACS occur within specific project planning areas located within this boundary. Implementation of portions of the project is expected to begin in 2017. Due to the large size of the area, the limited capacity of the existing workforce, and limited time prior to implementation to meet the requirements of the MSO recovery plan and survey protocols, it is necessary to seek outside sources to assist in completing the large survey workload associated with this project.

LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION

The Apache Sitgreaves National Forests (ASNF) is located in east-central Arizona approximately 220 miles northeast of Phoenix, Arizona.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Mexican Spotted Owl Monitoring - The work to be completed would be to formally monitor MSO PACs and to conduct inventory surveys of areas outside of PACs on the Alpine, Lakeside, Black Mesa, and Springerville Ranger Districts within the 4FRI2 area. This work must be completed during the 2017 MSO breeding season March 1 through August 31.

The monitoring crews will coordinate with the appropriate Ranger District Biologists prior to starting work on their Districts.

All monitoring work will be documented on data forms provided by the Forest Service. All monitoring data forms and a summary report of the 2017 monitoring results will be completed by December 31, 2017 and submitted to Contracting Officer.

Contractor will submit inventory information and any modification of PAC boundaries or call points in GIS files.

Field crews may need to obtain permission from district rangers to exceed the 14 day camping limit on the ASNFs.

Field Crew may need to obtain permission to access closed roads.

If fire conditions become extreme the Districts may be under total fire closure during the 2017 MSO field season. In that case, the contractor may be given specific written permission to continue survey work during a potential closure.

Methodology

Mexican Spotted Owl Monitoring - All monitoring will be completed according to established protocol (attached) to determine presence/absence and reproductive success. All required forms shall be completed in accordance with the protocol/guideline requirements. Any spotted owl nest or roost trees located shall be photo-documented in daytime on digital format and labeled with Ranger District, UTM, content of photo and date. Original digital photo shall become property of the Government. Locations of active MSO nest sites other than those previously active shall be plotted on the topographic map and shall be crossed-referenced in the summary report. Use UTM’s to describe the nest sites on the topographic map. Active spotted owl PAC’s shall be reported to the District Biologist within 2 working days.

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Qualifications/Certifications/Permit Requirements

Mexican Spotted Owl Monitoring – Field crew leaders must have a current permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to conduct these surveys and must be familiar with the survey protocol as revised in 2012. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that all persons conducting the monitoring work meet training and certification requirements.

Proof of training and required Region 3 certification shall be provided to the contracting officer prior to award, for crew leaders and preferably all crewmembers. (Crewmembers certified after award of contract must show certification prior to ignition of field work).

The survey crew must have the permit with them while conducting monitoring.

Forest Service Contributed Items:

Mexican Spotted Owl Monitoring - The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests will provide the following items:

Monitoring data form templets.

Maps of the MSO PACs and inventory areas to be monitored/surveyed.

Contributor Furnished Items

Mexican Spotted Owl Monitoring – The contributor will provide the following deliverables:

The contractor will furnish all labor, supervision, supplies, transportation, equipment and materials needed to conduct formal monitoring of known MSO PACs and inventory areas outside of known PACs.

A 2017 monitoring summary report documenting results.

All supporting documentation and completed monitoring data forms.

Timelines

Mexican Spotted Owl Monitoring - Field work must be completed to protocol standards during the MSO breeding season March 1 through August 31. All Mexican spotted owl monitoring work must be completed and submitted to the Forest Service by no later than close of business on December 31, 2017.

Tasks Estimated Deadline for Completion

Pre-work Meeting 2/1/2017

Begin Work 3/1/2017

Status Check 4/15/2017

Submit first update(s) to ASNFs for review/edit 9/2/2017

Draft 2015 Report Submitted to ASNFs for review/edit 11/4/2017

Final 2015 Report due to the ASNFs 12/16/2017

Submit all supporting documentation, maps, etc. to ASNFs 12/31/2017

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SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

{For this Solicitation, there are NO clauses in this Section}

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements (APR 1984) 52.246-4 Inspection of Services--Fixed-Price (AUG 1996)

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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):

FAR: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm AGAR: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vfagara.htm

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

FAR 52.242-15 Stop Work Order (AUG 1989)

The Contracting Officer (CO) will provide Notice-To-Proceed the Contractor of the required facilities that need servicing.

This initial notification may be made by phone, fax, email, or other means. Within 24 hours of the initial notification, the servicing request will be confirmed in writing on a "Work Order" form. Servicing shall not take place on Saturday or Sunday unless agreed to by the CO. The contractor will complete servicing of facilities within one week unless otherwise specified by CO. Response time for any emergency service will be by mutual agreement between both the parties.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance of this contract is from Issuance of Notice to Proceed through December 31, 2017.

Tasks Estimated Deadline for Completion

Pre-work Meeting 2/1/2017

Begin Work 3/1/2017

Status Check 4/15/2017

Submit first update(s) to ASNFs for review/edit 9/2/2017

Draft 2015 Report Submitted to ASNFs for review/edit 11/4/2017

Final 2015 Report due to the ASNFs 12/16/2017

Submit all supporting documentation, maps, etc. to ASNFs 12/31/2017 http://www.arnet.gov/far/ http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vfagara.htm

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SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Government will provide the following item(s) of Government property to the Contractor for use in the performance of this contract. This property shall be used and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with the provisions of the "Government Property" FAR clause contained elsewhere in the contract.

Mexican Spotted Owl Monitoring - The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests will provide the following items:

Monitoring data form templates.

Maps of the MSO PACs and inventory areas outside of PACs to be monitored/surveyed.

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H1.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

1. The contractor will train in the safe operation and use of equipment to all workers using such equipment.

2. Personal protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards or processes encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body.

3. Defective or damaged personal protective equipment shall not be used.

4. The contractor shall provide, at no cost to the employee, to each employee who operates a chain saw, chain saw chaps and assure the chaps are worn during saw operations. These chaps must be approved by Underwriters Laboratory or meet Forest Service specification 6170-47. The chaps shall cover the full length of the thigh to the top of the boot on each leg.

5. The contractor shall assure that each employee wears foot protection that provides adequate traction and ankle support. Employees operating chain saws shall wear foot protection that is constructed with cut-resistant material which will protect the employee against contact with a running chain saw.

6. The contractor shall provide, at no cost to the employee, and assure that each employee who works in an area where there is potential for head injury from falling objects or flying objects wears a hard hat that meets the minimum requirements of American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard Z89.1-1997.

7. The contractor shall provide, at no cost to the employee, eye protection where there is potential for eye injury due to flying objects. This eye protection must meet the minimum requirements of ANSI standard Z87.1-2003.

8. The contractor shall provide, at no cost to the employee, hearing protection where there is a potential for hearing loss due to high intensity noise e.g., chain saw operation.

9. The Contractor shall meet the safety Requirements for Forest Service tree climbers described in the FSH

6709.11 Forest Service Health and Safety Code Handbook. The Contractor shall utilize the safety practices for safe climbing, rescue and emergency communications.

10. The Contractor shall provide a qualified climber and who operates in a safe and competent manner and an assistant or secondary climber who is familiar with rescue techniques when climbing trees over 20 feet (OSHA and ISA requirement). Have at least one employee on site that has a current validation for First Aid/CPR card.

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11. Have and use equipment which is UIAA (Union International Alpinists Association) approved or equivalent.

12. Inherently hazardous conditions that could lead to serious injury or loss of life include: tree conditions, small animals in trees, bees in trees, falling branches, wind speed, spurs when spur climbing, and equipment hanging up in tree and/or falling when repelling from tree.

13. Contractor shall provide a written, job-specific safety plan for the inherently hazardous conditions that exist during Tree Climbing and tree cutting prior to beginning work after contract award. The safety plan may include examples above, plus any additional items to identify potential hazards.

14. Failure to meet safety requirements will result in immediate work shutdown until requirements are met. If work shutdown because of safety violations by the Contractor, time may continue to run.

H2.0 CAMPING PROVISIONS FOR LABOR INTENSIVE CONTRACTS

The following provisions apply to all camping on National Forest lands during performance of this contract:

1. These provisions are in addition to those contained in, or provided for, in the clause titled “Use of Premises”, in this contract.

2. Every structure used as shelter shall provide protection from the elements. Where heat adequate for weather conditions is not provided, other arrangements should be made to protect workers from the cold. Firewood may be cut only after obtaining a District Firewood Permit.

3. The campsite will not encroach beyond the boundaries designated by the Forest Service. The campsite shall be located so as to minimize impacts on streams, lakes, and other bodies of water. No camping shall be permitted within developed recreation sites or along primary recreation roads.

4. The campsite shall have a clean appearance at all times.

5. Upon abandonment of any campsite, or termination, revocation, or cancellation of camping privileges, the contractor shall remove, within 10 calendar days, all structures and improvements except those owned by the United States, and shall restore the site, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing or in the camping permit. If the contractor fails to remove all structures or improvements within the 10 calendar days, they shall become the property of the United States, but that will not relieve the contractor of liability for the cost of their removal and restoration of the site.

6. Unless otherwise designated by the Contracting Officer, the use of this area is not exclusive, and may be granted to other Permittees, contractors, or recreating public. Disorderly conduct is not permitted.

7. Damaging or removing any natural feature or other property of the Forest Service is prohibited.

8. Servicing of equipment in the campsite is not permitted, unless the campsite is within the project area.

9. Sanitary facilities shall be provided for storing food. Ice chests or coolers, with ice supply made from potable water and replenished as necessary, shall be provided and sufficient for the storage of perishable food items.

10. An adequate and convenient potable water supply shall be provided in each camp for drinking and cooking purposes.

11. Toilet facilities adequate for the capacity of the camp shall be provided and supplied with adequate toilet paper.

Such facilities shall be serviced and maintained in a sanitary condition.

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12. Garbage shall be collected, stored, and disposed of in such a manner as to prevent scattering by the wind, minimize attraction of flies, and discourage access by rodents.

13. Basic first aid supplies shall be maintained, available and under the charge of a person trained to administer first aid. The supplies shall include:

a. Gauze pads (at least 4x4 inches)

b. Two large gauze pads (at least 8x10 inches)

c. Box adhesive bandages

d. One package of gauze roller bandage at least 2 inches wide

e. Two triangular bandages

f. Scissors

g. At least one blanket

h. Tweezers

i. Adhesive tape

j. Latex gloves

k. Resuscitation device such as resuscitation bag, airway, or pocket mask

14. Any washing of laundry shall be done in such a way as to provide for washing and rinsing without polluting lakes, streams, or other flowing water.

15. Waste water must be disposed of away from living and eating areas and in a fashion that minimizes pollution to lakes, streams, and other flowing water.

16. The contractor shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent and suppress forest fires. No material shall be disposed of by burning in open fires during the closed season established by law or regulation without the written permission from the Forest Service.

17. The contractor shall comply with the following fire regulations during fire season:

a. A shovel, axe or pulaski, 10 quart pail which is full of water for immediate use and a fire extinguisher with an Underwriters Laboratory (UL) rating of at least 1:A 10:BC is required during the fire season.

b. All fire rings or outside fireplaces will be approved by the Forest Service representative. The area will be cleared down to mineral soil for a distance of 1 foot outside of the ring or fireplace and it will not have any overhanging material. Fire rings will be dismantled and material disposed prior to leaving the site.

c. All generators and other internal combustion engines will be equipped with USFS approved spark arrestors and/or factory designed muffler and exhaust system in good working order. They will be located in a cleared area with the same requirements as in (b).

d. All fuel will be stored in UL approved flammable storage containers and be located at least 50 feet from any open flame or other source of ignition.

18. Any violation of these conditions constitutes a breach of contract, and may result in revocation of camping approval.

19. The Forest Service reserves the right to terminate a camping permit at any time.

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PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

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):

FAR: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm AGAR: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vfagara.htm

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.202-1 Definitions (NOV 2013) 52.203-2 Certificate of Independent Price Determination (APR 1985) 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (MAY 2014) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEP 2006) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (MAY 2014) 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY 2014) 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY 2014) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (OCT 2010) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (AUG 2013) 52.215-2 Audit and Records -- Negotiation (OCT 2010) 52.215-8 Order of Precedence--Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act -- Overtime Compensation (MAY 2014) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2015) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other Eligible

Veterans (OCT 2015) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (OCT 2015) 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (MAY 2014) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2011) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) 52.225-1 Buy American—Supplies (MAY 2014) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (DEC 2007) 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (DEC 2007) 52.228-5 Insurance—Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997) 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (FEB 2013) 52.232-1 Payments (APR 1984) 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002) 52.232-9 Limitation on Withholding of Payments (APR 1984) 52.232-11 Extras (APR 1984) 52.232-17 Interest (MAY 2014) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014) 52.232-25 Prompt Payment (JUL 2013) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer –System for Award Management (JUL 2013) 52.233-1 Disputes (MAY 2014) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996) http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vfagara.htm

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52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JUL 1995) 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984) 52.243-1 Changes--Fixed-Price (AUG 1987)--Alternate I (APR 1984) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (MAR 2015) 52.245-1 Property Records (APR 2012) 52.246-25 Limitation of Liability—Services (FEB 1997) 52.248-1 Value Engineering (OCT 2010) 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (APR 2012) 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service) (APR 1984)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996) 452.236-73 Archaeological or Historic Sites (FEB 1988) 452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution (NOV 1996) 452.236-76 Samples and Certificates (FEB 1988) 452.236-77 Emergency Response (NOV 1996) 452.237-70 Loss, Damage, Destruction or Repair (FEB 1988) 452.237-75 Restrictions Against Disclosure (FEB 1988)

52.204-7 System for Award Management (JUL 2013)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

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

(D&B) to identify unique business entities.

“Data Universal Numbering System+4 (DUNS+4) number” means the DUNS number means the number assigned by D&B plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned by a business concern. (D&B has no affiliation with this 4-character suffix.)

This 4-character suffix may be assigned at the discretion of the business concern to establish additional System for Award Management records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see the FAR at Subpart 32.11) for the same concern.

“Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database” means that—

(1) The Offeror has entered all mandatory information, including the DUNS number or the DUNS+4 number, the Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) code, as well as data required by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (see Subpart 4.14), into the SAM database; and

(2) The offeror has completed the Core, Assertions, and Representations and Certification, and Points of contact sections of the registration in the SAM database;

(3) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The Offeror will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the SAM registration process.

(4) The Government has marked the record “Active”.

(b)

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

(2) The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “DUNS” or “DUNS+4” followed by the DUNS or DUNS+4 number that identifies the offeror’s name and address

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

(1) An offeror may obtain a DUNS number—

(i) Via the internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform or if the offeror does not have internet access, it may call Dun and Bradstreet at 1-866-705-5711 if located within the United States; or

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

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

(i) Company legal business name.

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

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

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

(v) Company telephone number.

(vi) Date the company was started.

(vii) Number of employees at your location.

(viii) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(ix) Line of business (industry).

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

(d) If the Offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror.

(e) Processing time, which normally takes 48 hours, should be taken into consideration when registering. Offerors who are not registered should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation.

(f) Offerors may obtain information on registration at https://www.acquisition.gov.

(End of Provision)

Alternate I (Jul 2013). As prescribed in 4.1105(a)(2), substitute the following paragraph (b)(1) for paragraph (b)(1) of the basic provision:

(b)

(1) By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the System for Award Management prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation. If registration prior to award is not possible, the awardee shall be registered in the System for Award Management within 30 days after award or before three days prior to submission of the first invoice, whichever occurs first.

http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform https://www.acquisition.gov/ http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/04.htm#P569_70094

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52.217-8 Option to Extend Services. (Nov 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 calendar days..

(End of Clause)

AGAR 452.209-71 Assurance Regarding Felony Conviction or Tax Delinquent Status for Corporate Applicants (FEB 2012) Alternate I (FEB 2012)

(a) This award is subject to the provisions contained in sections 433 and 434 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (P.L. No. 112-74), Division E, as amended and/or subsequently enacted, regarding corporate felony convictions and corporate federal tax delinquencies. Accordingly, by accepting this award the contractor acknowledges that it –

(1) does not have a tax delinquency, meaning that it is not subject to any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, and

(2) has not been convicted (or had an officer or agent acting on its behalf convicted) of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within 24 months preceding the award, unless a suspending and debarring official of the United States Department of Agriculture has considered suspension or debarment of the awardee, or such officer or agent, based on these convictions and/or tax delinquencies and determined that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) If the awardee fails to comply with these provisions, the Forest Service may terminate this contract for default and may recover any funds the awardee has received in violation of sections 433 or 434, amended and/or subsequently enacted

(End of Clause)

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PART III--LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J--LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

EXHIBIT #1 SERVICE CONTRACT ACT WAGE DETERMINATION

EXHIBIT #2 A-SNF INDUSTRIAL FIRE PLAN

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EXHIBIT 1 SCA WAGE DETERMINATION 1977-0211 REV. 47 FORESTRY

WD 15-2023 (Rev.-3) was first posted on www.wdol.gov on 03/15/2016

REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION

| WASHINGTON D.C. 20210

| Wage Determination No.: 2015-2023 Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 3 Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Revision: 03/07/2016

Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658, an hourly minimum wage of $10.15 for calendar year 2016 applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the solicitation was issued on or after January 1, 2015. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must pay all workers in any classification listed on this wage determination at least $10.15 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in calendar year 2016. The EO minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

State: Arizona

Area: Arizona Counties of Apache, Gila, Navajo, Yavapai **Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**

OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE

01000 - Administrative Support And Clerical Occupations 01011 - Accounting Clerk I 14.85 01012 - Accounting Clerk II 16.68 01013 - Accounting Clerk III 18.65 01020 - Administrative Assistant 25.36 01035 - Court Reporter 16.73 01051 - Data Entry Operator I 12.52 01052 - Data Entry Operator II 13.66 01060 - Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle 16.40 01070 - Document Preparation Clerk 13.55 01090 - Duplicating Machine Operator 13.55 01111 - General Clerk I 12.53 01112 - General Clerk II 13.67 01113 - General Clerk III 15.34 01120 - Housing Referral Assistant 20.78 01141 - Messenger Courier 12.33 01191 - Order Clerk I 12.32 01192 - Order Clerk II 14.86 01261 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 14.98 01262 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 16.76 01263 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 18.69 01270 - Production Control Clerk 20.26 01290 - Rental Clerk 14.97 01300 - Scheduler, Maintenance 16.66 01311 - Secretary I 16.66 01312 - Secretary II 18.64

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01313 - Secretary III 20.78 01320 - Service Order Dispatcher 14.32 01410 - Supply Technician 25.36 01420 - Survey Worker 16.63 01460 - Switchboard Operator/Receptionist 12.58 01531 - Travel Clerk I 13.28 01532 - Travel Clerk II 14.46 01533 - Travel Clerk III 15.61 01611 - Word Processor I 13.82 01612 - Word Processor II 15.78 01613 - Word Processor III 17.54 05000 - Automotive Service Occupations 05005 - Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass 20.34 05010 - Automotive Electrician 20.30 05040 - Automotive Glass Installer 19.42 05070 - Automotive Worker 19.42 05110 - Mobile Equipment Servicer 16.62 05130 - Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 22.69 05160 - Motor Equipment Metal Worker 19.62 05190 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic 21.59 05220 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 15.12 05250 - Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 18.14 05280 - Motor Vehicle Wrecker 19.62 05310 - Painter, Automotive 22.12 05340 - Radiator Repair Specialist 19.58 05370 - Tire Repairer 14.21 05400 - Transmission Repair Specialist 21.59 07000 - Food Preparation And Service Occupations 07010 - Baker 12.03 07041 - Cook I 10.50 07042 - Cook II 12.16 07070 - Dishwasher 8.60 07130 - Food Service Worker 10.17 07210 - Meat Cutter 16.58 07260 - Waiter/Waitress 9.75 09000 - Furniture Maintenance And Repair Occupations 09010 - Electrostatic Spray Painter 16.50 09040 - Furniture Handler 10.88 09080 - Furniture Refinisher 16.50 09090 - Furniture Refinisher Helper 12.16 09110 - Furniture Repairer, Minor 14.59 09130 - Upholsterer 16.50 11000 - General Services And Support Occupations 11030 - Cleaner, Vehicles 9.97 11060 - Elevator Operator 9.97 11090 - Gardener 12.96 11122 - Housekeeping Aide 11.10 11150 - Janitor 11.10 11210 - Laborer, Grounds Maintenance 10.31 11240 - Maid or Houseman 9.59 11260 - Pruner 10.14 11270 - Tractor Operator 12.53 11330 - Trail Maintenance Worker 10.31 11360 - Window Cleaner 12.00 12000 - Health Occupations 12010 - Ambulance Driver 13.87

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12011 - Breath Alcohol Technician 18.71 12012 - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 24.60 12015 - Certified Physical Therapist Assistant 18.94 12020 - Dental Assistant 16.61 12025 - Dental Hygienist 34.70 12030 - EKG Technician 21.08 12035 - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 21.08 12040 - Emergency Medical Technician 13.87 12071 - Licensed Practical Nurse I 16.73 12072 - Licensed Practical Nurse II 18.71 12073 - Licensed Practical Nurse III 20.87 12100 - Medical Assistant 14.39 12130 - Medical Laboratory Technician 19.61 12160 - Medical Record Clerk 13.11 12190 - Medical Record Technician 15.57 12195 - Medical Transcriptionist 17.02 12210 - Nuclear Medicine Technologist 33.98 12221 - Nursing Assistant I 10.25 12222 - Nursing Assistant II 11.53 12223 - Nursing Assistant III 12.58 12224 - Nursing Assistant IV 14.12 12235 - Optical Dispenser 15.39 12236 - Optical Technician 14.85 12250 - Pharmacy Technician 14.15 12280 - Phlebotomist 14.12 12305 - Radiologic Technologist 24.34 12311 - Registered Nurse I 26.93 12312 - Registered Nurse II 33.08 12313 - Registered Nurse II, Specialist 33.08 12314 - Registered Nurse III 40.02 12315 - Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist 40.02 12316 - Registered Nurse IV 47.96 12317 - Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing) 23.09 13000 - Information And Arts Occupations 13011 - Exhibits Specialist I 17.08 13012 - Exhibits Specialist II 21.08 13013 - Exhibits Specialist III 25.71 13041 - Illustrator I 18.79 13042 - Illustrator II 23.18 13043 - Illustrator III 28.27 13047 - Librarian 23.06 13050 - Library Aide/Clerk 14.20 13054 - Library Information Technology Systems 20.92 Administrator 13058 - Library Technician 14.08 13061 - Media Specialist I 15.03 13062 - Media Specialist II 16.81 13063 - Media Specialist III 18.75 13071 - Photographer I 14.99 13072 - Photographer II 17.27 13073 - Photographer III 21.32 13074 - Photographer IV 26.01 13075 - Photographer V 31.55 13110 - Video Teleconference Technician 16.68 14000 - Information Technology Occupations 14041 - Computer Operator I 15.04

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14042 - Computer Operator II 17.51 14043 - Computer Operator III 20.13 14044 - Computer Operator IV 22.75 14045 - Computer Operator V 24.82 14071 - Computer Programmer I 23.00 14072 - Computer Programmer II 24.90 14073 - Computer Programmer III (see 1) 14074 - Computer Programmer IV (see 1) 14101 - Computer Systems Analyst I (see 1) 14102 - Computer Systems Analyst II (see 1) 14103 - Computer Systems Analyst III (see 1) 14150 - Peripheral Equipment Operator 15.04 14160 - Personal Computer Support Technician 22.75 15000 - Instructional Occupations 15010 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Non-Rated) 29.46 15020 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated) 36.56 15030 - Air Crew Training Devices Instructor (Pilot) 40.22 15050 - Computer Based Training Specialist / Instructor 29.46 15060 - Educational Technologist 21.91 15070 - Flight Instructor (Pilot) 40.22 15080 - Graphic Artist 21.68 15090 - Technical Instructor 20.91 15095 - Technical Instructor/Course Developer 25.58 15110 - Test Proctor 16.87 15120 - Tutor 16.87 16000 - Laundry, Dry-Cleaning, Pressing And Related Occupations 16010 - Assembler 9.06 16030 - Counter Attendant 9.06 16040 - Dry Cleaner 11.32 16070 - Finisher, Flatwork, Machine 9.06 16090 - Presser, Hand 9.06 16110 - Presser, Machine, Drycleaning 9.06 16130 - Presser, Machine, Shirts 9.06 16160 - Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry 9.06 16190 - Sewing Machine Operator 12.05 16220 - Tailor 12.81 16250 - Washer, Machine 9.86 19000 - Machine Tool Operation And Repair Occupations 19010 - Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room) 16.74 19040 - Tool And Die Maker 22.78 21000 - Materials Handling And Packing Occupations 21020 - Forklift Operator 13.52 21030 - Material Coordinator 19.58 21040 - Material Expediter 19.58 21050 - Material Handling Laborer 11.91 21071 - Order Filler 12.24 21080 - Production Line Worker (Food Processing) 13.52 21110 - Shipping Packer 14.52 21130 - Shipping/Receiving Clerk 14.52 21140 - Store Worker I 9.13 21150 - Stock Clerk 14.39 21210 - Tools And Parts Attendant 13.52 21410 - Warehouse Specialist 13.52 23000 - Mechanics And Maintenance And Repair Occupations 23010 - Aerospace Structural Welder 26.77 23021 - Aircraft Mechanic I 25.34

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23022 - Aircraft Mechanic II 26.77 23023 - Aircraft Mechanic III 28.40 23040 - Aircraft Mechanic Helper 17.74 23050 - Aircraft, Painter 24.07 23060 - Aircraft Servicer 21.28 23080 - Aircraft Worker 22.80 23110 - Appliance Mechanic 18.79 23120 - Bicycle Repairer 12.92 23125 - Cable Splicer 29.26 23130 - Carpenter, Maintenance 17.36 23140 - Carpet Layer 15.63 23160 - Electrician, Maintenance 20.14 23181 - Electronics Technician Maintenance I 18.00 23182 - Electronics Technician Maintenance II 23.29 23183 - Electronics Technician Maintenance III 25.37 23260 - Fabric Worker 14.70 23290 - Fire Alarm System Mechanic 19.80 23310 - Fire Extinguisher Repairer 15.17 23311 - Fuel Distribution System Mechanic 29.33 23312 - Fuel Distribution System Operator 20.70 23370 - General Maintenance Worker 17.48 23380 - Ground Support Equipment Mechanic 25.34 23381 - Ground Support Equipment Servicer 21.28 23382 - Ground Support Equipment Worker 22.80 23391 - Gunsmith I 15.17 23392 - Gunsmith II 18.14 23393 - Gunsmith III 21.09 23410 - Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning 19.83 Mechanic 23411 - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 20.95 Mechanic (Research Facility) 23430 - Heavy Equipment Mechanic 21.55 23440 - Heavy Equipment Operator 21.23 23460 - Instrument Mechanic 24.18 23465 - Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic 19.62 23470 - Laborer 11.55 23510 - Locksmith 19.50 23530 - Machinery Maintenance Mechanic 25.00 23550 - Machinist, Maintenance 17.73 23580 - Maintenance Trades Helper 13.00 23591 - Metrology Technician I 24.18 23592 - Metrology Technician II 25.25 23593 - Metrology Technician III 26.51 23640 - Millwright 23.72 23710 - Office Appliance Repairer 19.75 23760 - Painter, Maintenance 16.50 23790 - Pipefitter, Maintenance 20.86 23810 - Plumber, Maintenance 19.81 23820 - Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic 21.09 23850 - Rigger 21.09 23870 - Scale Mechanic 18.14 23890 - Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance 17.99 23910 - Small Engine Mechanic 16.52 23931 - Telecommunications Mechanic I 22.60 23932 - Telecommunications Mechanic II 26.99 23950 - Telephone Lineman 18.23

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23960 - Welder, Combination, Maintenance 17.37 23965 - Well Driller 21.09 23970 - Woodcraft Worker 21.09 23980 - Woodworker 14.71 24000 - Personal Needs Occupations 24570 - Child Care Attendant 10.73 24580 - Child Care Center Clerk 16.79 24610 - Chore Aide 10.71 24620 - Family Readiness And Support Services 15.56 Coordinator 24630 - Homemaker 18.38 25000 - Plant And System Operations Occupations 25010 - Boiler Tender 23.78 25040 - Sewage Plant Operator 22.71 25070 - Stationary Engineer 23.78 25190 - Ventilation Equipment Tender 14.81 25210 - Water Treatment Plant Operator 22.71 27000 - Protective Service Occupations 27004 - Alarm Monitor 18.73 27007 - Baggage Inspector 11.01 27008 - Corrections Officer 19.52 27010 - Court Security Officer 20.49 27030 - Detection Dog Handler 16.13 27040 - Detention Officer 19.52 27070 - Firefighter 21.80 27101 - Guard I 11.01 27102 - Guard II 16.13 27131 - Police Officer I 25.69 27132 - Police Officer II 28.53 28000 - Recreation Occupations 28041 - Carnival Equipment Operator 13.84 28042 - Carnival Equipment Repairer 15.17 28043 - Carnival Worker 9.89 28210 - Gate Attendant/Gate Tender 14.95 28310 - Lifeguard 11.90 28350 - Park Attendant (Aide) 16.73 28510 - Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant 12.21 28515 - Recreation Specialist 17.99 28630 - Sports Official 13.33 28690 - Swimming Pool Operator 19.72 29000 - Stevedoring/Longshoremen Occupational Services 29010 - Blocker And Bracer 19.45 29020 - Hatch Tender 19.45 29030 - Line Handler 19.45 29041 - Stevedore I 17.16 29042 - Stevedore II 21.45 30000 - Technical Occupations 30010 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Center (HFO) (see 2) 35.77 30011 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Station (HFO) (see 2) 24.66 30012 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Terminal (HFO) (see 2) 27.16 30021 - Archeological Technician I 17.49 30022 - Archeological Technician II 19.58 30023 - Archeological Technician III 24.25 30030 - Cartographic Technician 24.59 30040 - Civil Engineering Technician 21.56 30061 - Drafter/CAD Operator I 17.49

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30062 - Drafter/CAD Operator II 19.84 30063 - Drafter/CAD Operator III 22.12 30064 - Drafter/CAD Operator IV 26.82 30081 - Engineering Technician I 16.02 30082 - Engineering Technician II 17.98 30083 - Engineering Technician III 21.48 30084 - Engineering Technician IV 25.33 30085 - Engineering Technician V 30.27 30086 - Engineering Technician VI 34.64 30090 - Environmental Technician 22.20 30210 - Laboratory Technician 22.92 30240 - Mathematical Technician 24.69 30361 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant I 21.19 30362 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant II 25.09 30363 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant III 30.61 30364 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV 37.15 30390 - Photo-Optics Technician 24.69 30461 - Technical Writer I 22.49 30462 - Technical Writer II 27.51 30463 - Technical Writer III 31.24 30491 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I 22.74 30492 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II 27.51 30493 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III 32.97 30494 - Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort 22.74 30495 - Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel 22.74 30620 - Weather Observer, Combined Upper Air Or (see 2) 22.12 Surface Programs 30621 - Weather Observer, Senior (see 2) 24.12 31000 - Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Occupations 31020 - Bus Aide 8.17 31030 - Bus Driver 17.45 31043 - Driver Courier 13.84 31260 - Parking and Lot Attendant 10.32 31290 - Shuttle Bus Driver 15.35 31310 - Taxi Driver 10.88 31361 - Truckdriver, Light 15.35 31362 - Truckdriver, Medium 18.71 31363 - Truckdriver, Heavy 19.29 31364 - Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer 19.29 99000 - Miscellaneous Occupations 99030 - Cashier 11.86 99050 - Desk Clerk 10.74 99095 - Embalmer 24.27 99251 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker I 10.57 99252 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker II 13.33 99310 - Mortician 28.19 99410 - Pest Controller 14.44 99510 - Photofinishing Worker 13.44 99710 - Recycling Laborer 18.15 99711 - Recycling Specialist 23.31 99730 - Refuse Collector 17.29 99810 - Sales Clerk 12.38 99820 - School Crossing Guard 8.69 99830 - Survey Party Chief 26.46 99831 - Surveying Aide 15.94 99832 - Surveying Technician 22.46

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99840 - Vending Machine Attendant 14.89 99841 - Vending Machine Repairer 18.88 99842 - Vending Machine Repairer Helper 14.89

ALL OCCUPATIONS LISTED ABOVE RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

HEALTH & WELFARE: $4.27 per hour or $170.80 per week or $740.13 per month VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor, 3 weeks after 5 years, and 4 weeks after 15 years. Length of service includes the whole span of continuous service with the present contractor or successor, wherever employed, and with the predecessor contractors in the performance of similar work at the same Federal facility. (Reg. 29 CFR 4.173) HOLIDAYS: A minimum of ten paid holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. (A contractor may substitute for any of the named holidays another day off with pay in accordance with a plan communicated to the employees involved.) (See 29 CFR 4.174) THE OCCUPATIONS WHICH HAVE NUMBERED FOOTNOTES IN PARENTHESES RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING:

1) COMPUTER EMPLOYEES: Under the SCA at section 8(b), this wage determination does not apply to any employee who individually qualifies as a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional employee as defined in 29 C.F.R. Part 541.

Because most Computer System Analysts and Computer Programmers who are compensated at a rate not less than $27.63 (or on a salary or fee basis at a rate not less than $455 per week) an hour would likely qualify as exempt computer professionals, (29 C.F.R. 541.400) wage rates may not be listed on this wage determination for all occupations within those job families. In addition, because this wage determination may not list a wage rate for some or all occupations within those job families if the survey data indicates that the prevailing wage rate for the occupation equals or exceeds $27.63 per hour conformances may be necessary for certain nonexempt employees. For example, if an individual employee is nonexempt but nevertheless performs duties within the scope of one of the Computer Systems Analyst or Computer Programmer occupations for which this wage determination does not specify an SCA wage rate, then the wage rate for that employee must be conformed in accordance with the conformance procedures described in the conformance note included on this wage determination.

Additionally, because job titles vary widely and change quickly in the computer industry, job titles are not determinative of the application of the computer professional exemption. Therefore, the exemption applies only to computer employees who satisfy the compensation requirements and whose primary duty consists of:

(1) The application…