28Mechanic_ServiceTruck_National_Solicitation_Template_FinalRev.

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISTION NUMBER

2, CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

AG-82X9-S-08-0028

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE: Mar. 11, 2008

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

Joel Butzin or jbutzin@fs.fed.us

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls) 970 874-6613

8 OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME:

Apr. 11, 2008

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

UNRESTRICTED

OR

SET ASIDE: 100 % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS EMERGING

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Acquisition Service Team (Delta CO Office) 2250 Highway 50 Delta CO 81416

NAICS: 115310

811111/811310

SIZE STANDARD:

$6.5 mil

SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A) See Cascade Set-Aside note on Page 5 & 6

13a. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a THIS

CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR

700) RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/ CODE CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

Refer to D.21.7

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.

QUANTI

TY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

Mechanic with Service Truck for use on Incidents assignments (see attached)

Operating Supplies Furnished by: [ X ] Contractor [ ] Government Operator Furnished by: [ X ] Contractor [ ] Government

Do not enter prices here. See Section B, (Pages 7 & 8)

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 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 ___1___

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

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

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

30c. DATE

SIGNED

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

31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITIONS IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 3/2005)

PRESCRIBED BY GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

MECHANIC/SERVICE TRUCK

Rev. 2/28/08 FAC 2005-23

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

Do not enter prices here.

See Section B (Pages 7 & 8)

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32f. TELPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER PAYMENT

PARTIAL FINAL

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK

NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNTG NO.

39 S/R VOUCHER NUMBER

40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITILE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42c. DATE REC’D (YY/MM/DD)

42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV.3/2005) BACK

SECTION A – SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER, SF 1449

SECTION B – PRICING AND ESTIMATED QUANTITY/BASIS OF AWARD/ SUMMARY

SECTION C – CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR

EXECUTIVE ORDERS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-5)

C.2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FAR 52.252-2)

C.3 AGREEMENT AND PERFORMANCE PERIODS

C.3.1 AGREEMENT PERIOD

C.3.2 START WORK

C.4 AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL TO PLACE ORDERS

C.5 CLAIM SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY

C.6 CHANGES TO AGREEMENTS

C.7 CONTRACTOR LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE

(FAR 52.247-21)

C.8 LOSS, DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION

C.9 FIREARM-WEAPON PROHIBITION

C.10 HARRASSMENT FREE WORKPLACE

SECTION D – CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 SCOPE OF AGREEMENT

D.2 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

D.2.1 CONTRACTOR PROVIDED EQUIPMENT

D.2.2 CONSUMABLE GOODS

D.2.3 VEHICLE

D.3 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

D.3.1 TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

D.3.2 ENGLISH SPEAKING REQUIREMENT

D.4 EQUIPMENT RELIABILITY

D.5 AVAILABILITY

D.6 ORDERING PROTOCOL FOR RESOURCES

D.6.1 DISPATCH PRIORITY

D.6.2 RANKING OF AWARDED RESOURCES FOR DISPATCH PRIORITY

D.6.3 ORDERING PROCEDURES FOR RESOURCES

D.6.4 INFORMATION REQUIRED WHEN PLACING ORDERS

D.6.5 DISPATCHING PROCEDURES

D.6.6 EMERGENCY INCIDENT DRIVING

D.6.7 LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENTS & CREW CHANGE OUT

D.6.8 DEMOBILIZATION

D.6.9 RELEASE

D.7 PROPERTY

D.7.1 ACCOUNTABLE, DURABLE, AND CONSUMABLE GOODS

D.8 INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED BY CONTRACTOR AT CHECK-IN

D.9 LAUNDRY SERVICE

D.10 CAMPSITE

D.11 COMMISSARY

D.12 TIMEKEEPING

D.13 CONTRACTOR’S REPRESENTATIVE

D.14 FIRST AID/EMERGENCY EVACUATION/ACCIDENTS

D.15 VEHICLE CLEANING FOR NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL

D.16 PRE-AWARD

D.17 INCIDENT PRE-USE INSPECTION

D.18 NONCOMPLIANCE AFTER ACCEPTANCE AT THE INCIDENT

D.19 WORKMANSHIP

D.19.1 INCIDENT BEHAVIOR

D.20 PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS

D.21 PAYMENTS

D.21.1 WITHDRAWAL OF RESOURCE(S)

D.21.2 REPAIRS

D.21.3 OPERATING SUPPLIES

D.21.4 REMAIN OVERNIGHT ALLOWANCE (RON)

D.21.5 FOOD & DRINK

D.21.6 ORDER CANCELLATION

D.21.7 PAYMENTS

D.21.8 INVOICING PROCESS

D.22 RESOURCE REPLACEMENT OR SUBSTITUTION

D.22.1 SUBSTITUTIONS OF RESOURCES

D.23 LIST OF EXHIBITS (Attached as a separate document)

SECTION E – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-1)

E.2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-2)

E.3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(ORCA) (FAR 52.212-3)

SECTION B

The intent of this solicitation is to obtain the services of a mechanic with a service truck as defined in this solicitation, for local, Regional, and Nationwide fire suppression and all-risk incidents.

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

Exhibit H contains requirements specific to the various State and Federal Agencies.

PRICING AND ESTIMATED QUANTITY

This solicitation will result in multiple agreements with per-day prices. The dollar limitation for any individual order is $100,000.00. 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.

Proposed daily rates shall include, but are not limited to, labor, equipment, operating supplies, materials, State and Federal taxes (including worker’s compensation costs), insurance coverage, transportation costs, overhead, and profit, and any costs/fees necessary to ensure equipment/operators/crews meet(s) the specified standards. Contractors shall be prepared to operate up to 16 hours per day. The Finance Unit will work in tandem with Fire Operations to ensure contract resources are not worked more than 16 hours.

Working more than 16 hours per day violates the 2:1 work/rest safety guidelines and shall be mitigated.

When working an average of more than 16 hours, 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.

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.

BASIS OF AWARD

The Government intends to award multiple Agreements, however, awards will only be made to those quoters offering a reasonable price and resources that are technically acceptable. Reasonable price technically acceptable will be the basis for the best value determination. See Section E.2

Method of Award – Cascading Set-Aside Procedure:

1. Multiple awards of Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) resulting from this solicitation will be made using the following cascading set-aside order of preference:

a. In accordance with FAR Subpart 19.13, awards will be made on a competitive basis first to responsible, eligible HUBZone small business concerns.

b. If there are insufficient HUBZone small business concerns to meet the anticipated need, additional awards will be made in accordance with FAR Subpart 19.14, to responsible, eligible Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns.

c. If there are insufficient HUBzone and SDVOSB concerns to meet the anticipated need, additional awards will be made in accordance with FAR Subpart 19.5, to responsible small business concerns.

2. Orders issued against awarded BPAs will be made using the following order of preference:

a. Any order issued under the awarded BPAs will be made first to a HUBZone small business concern. Priority ranking for dispatch among HUBZone concerns will be determined using the method described in D.6.2.

b. If there are no HUBZone small business concerns available, orders will be issued to a SDVOSB concern. Priority ranking for dispatch among SDVOSB concerns will be determined using the method described in D.6.2.

c. If there are no HUBZone or SDVOSB concerns available, orders will be issued to small business concerns. Priority ranking for dispatch among small business concerns will be determined using the method described in D.6.2.

Nationally, a Contractor may only receive one award for an individual mechanic. The Contractor may choose to respond to multiple solicitations, but upon acceptance of an offer of award, all other offers will be considered withdrawn. Prospective offerors are cautioned to carefully consider the solicitations to which they respond.

SUMMARY

The Contractor shall:

1. Submit a quote by completing the attached Schedule of Items (Section B, Pages 7 & 8)

2. Sign and submit the SF-1449

3. If the Contractor chooses not to complete “FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items” (see E.3) on-line, then a completed copy of this clause shall be submitted with the quote.

4. Register in or update information in CCR.

5. Provide documentation for each mechanic listed on Section B, Page 7, including a resume documenting experience with references including names/phone numbers, proof of Annual Fireline Refresher training (ref. D.3.1), and certifications as shown in D.6.2.

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/

NOTE: The Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) System is being developed and will be used by the Forest Service for all pre-season incident procurements. Beginning in the fall of 2008, vendors will be required to access VIPR in order to respond to solicitations or access their awarded agreement. Access to VIPR requires that you obtain Level 2 eAuthentication, which provides the ability to conduct official electronic business transactions via the internet.

Additional information regarding eAuthentication will be provided by your servicing acquisition office as indicated in block 7 of the SF-1449 or can be obtained at http://www.eauth.egov.usda.gov/.

Schedule of Items

Item 1 Type 1 Mechanic w/Service Truck Daily Rate $____________ (Heavy Construction/Logging)

Item 2 Type 2 Mechanic w/Service Truck Daily Rate $____________ (Automotive, Light & Heavy Truck)

Item 3 Type 3 Mechanic w/Service Truck Daily Rate $___________ (Inspection & Diagnostic Services)

Offers may be submitted on one or all line items.

Company Name

DUNS Number Taxpayer ID Number (TIN).

Contact Name E-Mail Address

Phone Numbers (up to 6) Fax Number

Street: Mailing Address City/State Zip:

Mechanic Name Type (Check applicable, may check multiple boxes)

City/State(Identify the dispatch location (city/state) for each if different than the offeror’s address)

Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 ASE Cert EVT Cert ___ Yrs Exp Vocational or Manufacturer Certificate Fire Apparatus Mechanic Exp. ___ # Yrs

Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 ASE Cert EVT Cert ___ Yrs Exp

Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 ASE Cert EVT Cert ___ Yrs Exp

Equipment ID (Identify specific information for each service truck proposed.

VIN Number:

Make Model Year License Number

VIN Number:

Make Model Year License Number

VIN Number:

Make Model Year License Number

1. [ ] I certify that all mechanics proposed under this solicitation meet the training and experience requirements stated in D.3.1

2. [ ] I certify that all mechanics proposed under this solicitation are covered by Workman’s

Compensation or a legal exemption.

3. [ ] I certify that each truck offered carries the equipment and tools required in this solicitation.

4. I am [ ] am not [ ] registered in the Contractor Central Registration (CCR) system.

5. I have [ ] have not [ ] completed my representations and certifications on-line (Ref. E.3)

SECTION C

CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 2007)

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

(2) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78).

(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:

_X_(1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sep 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995)(41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

___ (2) 52.219-3, Notice of Total HUBZone Set-Aside (Jan 1999)(15 U.S.C. 657a).

___ (3) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Jul 2005) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer)(15 U.S.C. 657a).

___ (4) [Reserved] _X_(5) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-6.

___ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-6.

___ (6) (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_(7) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

___ (8) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2007)(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.

_X_(9) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996)(15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

___ (10) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999)(15 U.S.C.

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

___ (11) (i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (Sep 2005)(10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer).

___ (ii) Alternate I (June 2003) of 52.219-23.

___ (12) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program—Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (Oct 1999)(Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).

___ (13) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program—Incentive Subcontracting (Oct 2000)(Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).

___ (14) 52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 657 f).

___ (15) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (June 2007) (15 U.S.C.

632(a)(2)).

_X_(16) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003)(E.O. 11755).

_X_(17) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Aug 2007) (E.O.

13126).

_X_(18) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999).

_X_(19) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007)(E.O. 11246).

_X_(20) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006)(38 U.S.C. 4212).

_X_(21) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998)(29 U.S.C. 793).

_X_(22) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006)(38 U.S.C. 4212).

_X_(23) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201).

_X_(24) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007) (Applies to all contracts).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50.

___ (25) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (Aug 2000)(42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Aug 2000) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)).

___ (26) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C.

8259b).

___ (27) (i) 52.223-16, IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products (Dec 2007) (E.O. 13423).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Dec 2007) of 52.223-16.

___ (28) 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Supplies (June 2003)(41 U.S.C. 10a-10d).

___ (29) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act –Free Trade Agreements – Israeli Trade Act (Aug 2007) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, and 109-169).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3.

___ (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3.

___ (30) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Nov 2007) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_X_(31) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2006) (E.o.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

___ (32) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (33) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (34) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C.

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

___ (35) 52.232.30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995)(41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

_X_(36) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Central Contractor Registration (Oct.

2003)(31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (37) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999)(31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (38) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 1999)(31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (39) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996)(5 U.S.C. 552a).

___ (40) (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:

_X_(1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007)(41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

_X_(2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989)(29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

_X_(3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Nov 2006)(29 U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

___ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act -- Price Adjustment (Feb 2002)(29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

___ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C.

351, et seq.).

___ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

___ (7) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Aug 2007)(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 Contractor’s 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 paragraphs (i) through

(vii) of this paragraph in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(i) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004)(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 $550,000 ($1,000,000 for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(ii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007)(E.O. 11246).

(iii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam

Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006)(38 U.S.C. 4212).

(iv) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998)(29 U.S.C. 793).

(v) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees

(Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201).

(vi) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, (Nov 2007), flow down required for all subcontracts subject to the Service Contract Act of 1965 (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.)

(vii) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-50.

(viii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C.

351, et seq.)

(ix) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.)

(x) 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): http://www.arnet.gov/far/ or http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (FEB 2007) 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (Nov 1991) 52.245-1 Government Property (JUN 2007) 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (DEC 2007) 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction

Contracts (DEC 2007)

C.3 AGREEMENT AND PERFORMANCE PERIODS

C.3.1 AGREEMENT PERIOD

Estimated date of award is May 1, 2008. The Agreement period is for three 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.

It is estimated that the anticipated use period for resources within the Rocky Mountain and Great Basin Geographic areas may fall between April 1st and September 30th 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.3.2 START WORK

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

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. 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 weapon (18 USC 930 (f)(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 knifes with a blade less than 2 ½ inches in length or a multi purpose tools such as a leatherman.

C.10 HARRASSMENT 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/.

SECTION D

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 SCOPE OF AGREEMENT

The intent of this solicitation and any resultant Agreement is to obtain the services of mechanics with service trucks 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 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:

All service trucks must not exceed the manufacturer’s GVWR and GAWR when fully equipped.

Type 1 - Heavy Construction/Logging Equipment (dozer, grader, excavator)

• Hydraulic pressure Testing kit

• Charging/Starting System Analyzer

• Code Reader

• Arc welder - min. 225 amp with air arc capability and industry acceptable repair electrodes

• Oxy/Acetylene torch set with appropriate cutting and welding tips

• Air Compressor –Minimum of 120 PSI at 20 cfm with tank and appropriate accessories

• ½, ¾ & 1 inch drive impact wrenches and impact sockets to 3”

• Hand tool set to accomplish normal field repairs on heavy construction equipment.

• Jack stands – 2 – 20 ton

• Hydraulic Jacks– 2 – 20 ton

• Vehicle or auxiliary powered portable lighting for field work.

• Jumper Cables – 12 ft. heavy duty

• Hazardous Material spill kit

• Misc. drain pans

• Combination Vise – minimum 8 inch jaw

• Hydraulic hose repair kit with press, (hose and fittings to 1 1/2 inch for use during the first 24 hours).

• Hydraulic Crane (hand or pto powered) – min. 2 ton capacity

• Battery Tester

• Volt/Ohm meter

• ½” drill w/bits to ¾”

• Fuel pressure testing kit

• Tap & Die set to 1”

• Electric Grinder 4”

• Consumable goods listed below

Type 2 - Automotive, Light and Heavy Truck (Class 1-8)

• Arc Welder

• Code Reader (generic)

• Air Compressor –Minimum of 120 PSI at 12 CFM with tank and appropriate accessories

• ½ & ¾ inch impact wrenches and impact sockets to 2 inch

• Hand tool set to accomplish normal field repairs on all classes of equipment SAE and metric

• Jack stands – 2 – 2 ton and 2 – 12 ton heavy duty

• Hydraulic Jacks– 2 – 2 ton and 2 – 20 ton heavy duty

• Vehicle or auxiliary powered portable lighting for field work.

• Jumper Cables – 12 ft. heavy duty

• Hazardous Material spill kit

• Misc. drain pans

• Consumable goods (listed below)

• Combination Vise – minimum 6 inch jaw

• Battery Tester

• Volt/Ohm meter

• Self-contained brake and clutch bleeder system

• 3/8 drill w/ bits to ½”

• Fuel pressure testing kit

• Tap & Die set to 5/8”

• Electric Grinder 4”

Type 3 – Inspection and Diagnostic Services

• Code Reader (generic)

• Hand tool set to accomplish normal field repairs on all classes of equipment SAE and metric

• Vehicle or auxiliary powered portable lighting for field work.

• Jumper Cables – 12 ft. heavy duty

• Consumable goods (listed below)

• Battery Tester

• Volt/Ohm meter

• Self-contained brake and clutch bleeder system

• Fuel pressure testing kit

D.2.1 Contractor provided equipment (continued):

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.

Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all personnel arrive with the following:

A. Personal Protective Equipment (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 acceptable).

(2) HARD HAT: Plastic, class B, ANSI Z89.1 1986, OSHA approved, with chinstrap. NOTE:

Hardhat meeting NFPA Standard 1977, 1998 Edition, is required.

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

(4) CHAPS: One pair per person

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

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

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

(8) FIRE SHELTER. FIRE SHELTER. Fire Shelter: one per person (shall be certified to NFPA 1977, or manufactured in accordance to FS specification 5100-320). The current shelters are approved through the phase out cycle until they do not meet refurbishing standards. The new generation fire shelter is expected to be mandatory by December 31, 2009 and at that time shelters must be manufactured in accordance with FS specification 5100-606.

(9) 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:

Self-extinguish upon removal from a heat source.

Act as an effective thermal barrier by minimizing conductive heat transfer.

Not melt or shrink to any appreciable degree upon decomposition during exposure to a high heat source.

Be manufactured from flame retardant treated (FRT) cotton, rayon, wool, aramid (Nomex™) or other similar fabric.

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.

D.2.2 Consumable Goods

Type 1 and 2 mechanics shall provide the following consumable goods to enable the mechanic to operate independently for the first 24 hours and complete minor repairs. These consumables will not be replaced by the Government.

• Commonly used SAE and Metric Nuts and Bolts up to ½” x 3”

• Assorted electrical connections for commonly used wire sizes on all equipment

• Assorted sizes of electrical wire commonly found on all types of equipment

• Assorted common electrical fuses and bulbs.

• Assorted lubricants & cleaners commonly used in the industry by field mechanics (i.e. WD-40, brake cleaner, silicone sealant).

• Assorted metal fasteners, machine screws, self-tapping up to #12 x 1 ½”

• Commonly used air brake fittings up to 5/8 inch.

• Shop towels

D.2.3 Vehicles

D.2.3.1 Tires shall have loading rating 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 6/32 for rear tires and 6/32 for steering axle tires. All wheel drive vehicles shall have all season or mud and snow tire tread on all wheels.

D.2.3.2 All vehicles shall have a full size spare tire with minimum of 6/32 tread. The spare tire shall be easily accessible.

D.2.3.3 Prohibited Marking

Federal regulations prohibit the use of official agency shields or markings on private vehicles or property.

D.2.4 Work Orders

The Contractor shall complete their standard commercial repair order form or the Incident Equipment Repair Order provided in Exhibit K to document work done on equipment. The hourly repair rate will be $65.00 per hour. Repair times shall be recorded to the nearest half hour.

D.2.5 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

All Contractor personnel shall comply with Exhibit F, Safety Standards.

Persons under 18 years of age shall not perform hazardous duties during wildland fire management operations on federal jurisdictions, including execution of prescribed burns (Rev.

29 CFR 570.54). Eighteen (18) is the minimum age for employment in non-agricultural occupations declared hazardous by the Secretary of Labor.

D.3.1 Training/Experience

Each person under this Agreement shall meet the following minimum requirements. The government reserves the right to verify training and experience at any time for all individuals listed on the roster.

1. Type 1(Heavy Construction/Logging Equipment): Minimum 3 yrs. experience at the journeyman level on field repairs of heavy construction or logging equipment.

Type 2 (Automotive, Light and Heavy Truck): Minimum 3 yrs. experience at the journeyman level on all classes of light and medium trucks. DOT air brake qualifications (FMVCSA 49CFR 396.25) Type 3 (Testing and Diagnostic Services): Minimum 3 yrs. experience at the journeyman level on all classes of light and medium trucks. DOT air brake qualifications (FMVCSA 49CFR 396.25)

2. RT-130 Annual Fireline Refresher including fire shelter.

D.3.2 ENGLISH SPEAKING REQUIREMENT

Communications between Contractor crew personnel and Government incident personnel is mandatory for safe and effective performance. Contractor’s representative shall be able to proficiently communicate in English, in the language of the crew, and read and communicate the Incident Action Plan, Safety Alerts, etc. All radio communication on Government-assigned frequencies shall be in English.

D.4 EQUIPMENT RELIABILITY

The Contractor shall provide dependable equipment that meets all applicable state and federal laws relating to motor vehicles and equipment.

The Government reserves the right to conduct inspections at any time.

D.5 AVAILABILITY

The Contractor is responsible for maintaining their current status by informing their host dispatch center of their availability, or if available, self-status in the Resource Ordering Status System (ROSS). When contract resources are unavailable, the resources will not be eligible for dispatch under the Agreement.

D.6 ORDERING PROTOCOL FOR RESOURCES

This Agreement does not preclude the Government from using any Agency or Agency Cooperator owned resources before resources are mobilized under this Agreement.

The Contractor shall restrict calls to the host dispatch center only. Dispatchers will not provide information, such as “when or if a Contractor will be called for an assignment” or “status of other contractors.”

D.6.1 DISPATCH PRIORITY

Each host dispatch center will give dispatch priority to the resource offering the greatest advantage (See D.6.2) before all other private resources not under Agreement with the following exceptions:

a. For initial attack, dispatchers will follow the “closest forces” concept and utilize locally available resources according to agency and incident needs. The priority dispatch ranking will not be used during initial attack and Contractor resources may or may not be used.

b. Tribal preference policy established within reservation jurisdiction.

c. Government normally will dispatch resources in accordance with this protocol; however, the number of fire orders in process and actual fire conditions at the time of dispatch may require a deviation from normal procedures in order to respond effectively to such conditions. Any such deviation will be within the discretion of Government, and will not be deemed a violation of any term or condition of this Agreement.

Upon receipt of a resource order by a host dispatch center, Government Dispatchers will not hold the Contractor resources in reserve as a contingency force in a non pay status when that resource is available.

D.6.2 RANKING OF AWARDED RESOURCES FOR DISPATCH PRIORITY

All resources on an awarded Agreement will be ranked on a priority dispatch list. Priority will be given to those small business concerns identified in Section B, Method of Award – Cascading Set-Aside Procedure. Within each small business program category, priority will be based on the advantages the resource has to offer. Information on the advantages shall be submitted by the Contractor with their quote.

The following criteria have been developed to assess the advantages for dispatch priority. Advantages will be given a point value. The total points for each resource’s advantage are then divided by the price resulting in dispatch priority with highest total advantage per dollar being ranked highest on the dispatch list. The following is a list of the advantages and associated points for each category. A complete breakdown can be found in Exhibit J.

Advantages

1. Mechanic with Service Truck (Type 1)

a. Current ASE Certification 50 possible points

b. Vocational School or Manufacturer Diesel/ Heavy Equipment Mechanic Certificate 70 possible points

c. Years of Experience (Heavy Equipment) 80 possible points

2. Mechanic with Service Truck (Type 2 and 3)

a. Current ASE Certification 50 possible points

b. Current EVT Certification 70 possible points

c. Years of Experience 80 possible points

d. Fire Apparatus Mechanic 100 possible points

D.6.3 ORDERING PROCEDURES FOR RESOURCES

D.6.3.1 Following Agreement award, each host dispatch center will have an established priority dispatch list showing the resources located within their dispatch zone. The Government intends to dispatch contractor resources based on this priority ranking for other than initial attack.

D.6.3.2 If all contractor resources on the priority list are depleted within the host dispatch center, orders will be placed utilizing established dispatch procedures.

D.6.4 INFORMATION REQUIRED WHEN PLACING ORDERS.

D.6.4.1 At the time of acceptance of the assignment, the following information will be given to the Contractor:

a. Resource Order Number.

b. Incident Order Number and Name of Incident.

c. Date and time to report to incident.

d. Descriptive location of the designated site where the Contractor shall meet a Government representative including a map, if available.

e. Incident contact phone number for further information.

f. Fire Code/Funding Code

Prior to departing for the incident, the Contractor shall provide to dispatch the complete name of each person dispatched with the resource, and the ETD and ETA from point of dispatch.

Dispatch offices may use a FAX or email to provide a hard copy of the resource order to the Contractor.

D.6.5 DISPATCHING PROCEDURES

D.6.5.1 When receiving a dispatch call, the Contractor shall confirm their availability and ability to meet specified timeframes. If the Contractor cannot be reached or is not able to meet the time and date needed, the dispatcher may proceed with contacting the next resource on the priority dispatch list. Contractor shall check in at the assignment at the time agreed upon when dispatched.

D.6.5.2 The Government will estimate the travel time to and from the incident. Travel time via ground transportation shall be calculated by dividing distance (from point of hire to incident, or incident to incident or incident to point of hire) by average travel speed of 45 mph, plus applicable rest time.

Payment for travel will be made per D.21.7.1.c.

D.6.5.3 At time of dispatch, a resource order number will be assigned. The Contractor shall furnish the assigned resource order number upon arrival and check in at the incident.

D.6.6 EMERGENCY INCIDENT DRIVING

The Contractor shall follow the driving regulations and work/rest guidelines listed in the Interagency Incident Business Management Handbook (IIBMH) (FSH 5109.34). The IIBMH can be found on the National Wildfire Coordinating Group’s website using the following link:

http://www.nwcg.gov/pms/pubs/IIBMH2/iibmh.pdf The Contractor is responsible for complying with all other current Federal, State and Local driving regulations.

D.6.7 LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENTS & CREW CHANGE OUT

Work/rest guidelines are in place to ensure the health and safety of employees. Contractors shall ensure that their personnel adhere to the work/rest guidelines (minimum 2:1 work to rest ratio (for every 2 hours of work or travel, provide 1 hour of sleep and/or rest)).

To mitigate exceeding work/rest guidelines and manage the days of rest, the Government has the option to:

a. Request the Contractor to provide replacement personnel. Replacement personnel are subject to the work/rest guidelines and must arrive at the incident fully rested. The Government will not pay transportation cost for replacement personnel.

b. Release resources after a 14-day assignment.

c. With the Government’s agreement, the contractor may choose to have their personnel remain at the incident base camp and not be placed on shift to allow proper rest. The time is not compensable when the Contractor is off shift in compliance with the length of assignment provisions. Refer to D.21.7.3(d).

D.6.8 DEMOBILIZATION

The Incident Commander will determine the priority of demobilization.

D.6.9 RELEASE

At the time of release, the Contractor shall notify the host dispatch center of their status, and estimated time of arrival back to the point of hire. Once released to the host dispatch center, the Contractor shall not accept new resource orders directly, nor seek out reassignments. Any new orders will originate from the host dispatch center.

D.7 PROPERTY

D.7.1 ACCOUNTABLE, DURABLE, AND CONSUMABLE GOODS

D.7.1.1 Accountable and durable property will not be loaned or exchanged at the incident. The Contractor shall arrive at the incident fully outfitted and prepared to perform under the terms of the agreement. If the resource, upon arrival at the incident or during the course of the incident does not have the required equipment or personal protective equipment, it will be considered noncompliant. The Contractor may be given 24 hours or a timeframe designated by a Government representative to bring the resource into compliance. (Refer to D.17, Incident Pre-Use Inspection and D.18, Noncompliance after Acceptance at Incident).

D.7.1.2 Contractor will be charged for Consumable Goods supplied by the Government and used by the resource while Under Hire. The cost of all Consumable Goods, with the exception of those specifically listed below, shall be deducted from payment to the Contractor. At the Government's discretion, the Government may provide the following incidental consumable goods at no cost, if available: one-quart plastic canteens, plastic sheeting, replacement radio batteries and replacement headlamp batteries, as required while under hire.

D.8 INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED BY CONTRACTOR AT CHECK-IN

The Contractor shall carry a minimum of two copies of the complete Agreement at all times. The Contractor shall furnish a copy of the complete Agreement to the Finance Unit.

D.9 LAUNDRY SERVICE

If the Government provides a laundry service at the incident base camp, the Contractor may utilize the service at no cost.

D.10 CAMPSITE

A campsite may be provided. The Contractor shall provide sleeping equipment such as tents or shelters, sleeping bags, etc.