AG-84JC-S-17-0002-0001.pdf

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT 1. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED

5. SOLICITATION TYPE2. CONTRACT NO. 4. SOLICITATION NUMBER

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7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. THIS ACQUISITION IS

BIDDER/OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 11, 13, 15, 21, 22, & 27

RATING

ORDER UNDER DPAS (15 CRF 350)

3. AWARD/

EFFECTIVE DATE ISSUE DATE

6. SOLICITATION

UNRESTRICTED

SET ASIDE

SMALL BUSINESS

OTHER

COMBINED SMALL BUSINESS AND

LABOR SURPLUS AREA CONCERNS

LABOR SURPLUS AREA CONCERNS

SIC:

SIZE STANDARD:

9. (AGENCY USE)

NO COLLECT CALLS

10. ITEMS TO BE PURCHASED (BRIEF DESCRIPTION)

SUPPLIES SERVICES

11. IF OFFER IS ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT WITHIN

DAYS (60 CALENDAR DAYS UNLESS OFFEROR INSERTS A DIFFERENT

PERIOD) FROM THE DATE SET FORTH IN BLK 9 ABOVE, THE CONTRACTOR

AGREES TO HOLD ITS OFFERED PRICES FIRM FOR THE ITEMS SOLICITED

HEREIN AND TO ACCEPT ANY RESULTING CONTRACT SUBJECT TO THE

TERMS AND CONDITIONS STATED HEREIN.

CODE 12. ADMINISTERED BY

13. CONTRACTOR/ FACILITY 14. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE CODE

OFFEROR CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

DUNS NO.

CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK:

15. PROMPT PAY DISCOUNT 16. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

10 U.S.C. 2304 (C) ( 41 U.S.C. 253 (C) (

NEGOTIATED BID (RFP)

SEALED BID (IFB)

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0001 06/29/2017

USDA FOREST SERVICE

GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY AND

APPLICATIONS CENTER

2222 WEST 2300 SOUTH

SALT LAKE CITY UT 84119

USDA FOREST SERVICE

GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY AND

APPLICATIONS CENTER

2222 WEST 2300 SOUTH

84JC

SALT LAKE CITY UT 84119

100.00

541990

% FOR

CALENDAR

x x x x

84JC

Geospatial Services

$15.00

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ITEM NO.

18.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

QUANTITY

20.

UNIT

21.

UNIT PRICE

22.

AMOUNT

The purpose of this amendment is to make the following changes:

1) Amend the proposal validity date in Section A, block 11 of the Model Contract/Solicitation from

60 Calendar Days to 120 Calendar Days

2) Amend Schedule B

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27. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTACTOR 28. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) DATE SIGNED NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) DATE SIGNED

25. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

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

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED HEREIN.

26. AWARD OF CONTRACT: YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

NUMBER SHOWN IN BLOCK 4, INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR

CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS

TO ITEMS:

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 24. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (FOR GOVT USE ONLY)

MARY A. SHINNEY

NSN 7540-01-218-4386 1447-101 STANDARD FORM 1447 (Rev. 5-88)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(g)

TYPE OR PRINT NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

SIGNATURENAME AND ADDRESS OF FIRM (Include ZIP Code)

WE DO NOT, DESIRE TO BE RETAINED ON THE MAILING LIST FOR FUTURE PROCUREMENTS OF THE TYPE OF ITEM(S) INVOLVED.WE DO

DO NOT REGULARLY MANUFACTURE OR SELL THE TYPE OF ITEMS INVOLVED

CANNOT MEET DELIVERY REQUIREMENT

OTHER (Specify)

UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE ITEM(S)

CANNOT COMPLY WITH SPECIFICATIONS

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GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY AND

APPLICATIONS CENTER

2222 WEST 2300 SOUTH

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3) Remove clauses 52.219-16 Liquidated Damages --

Subcontracting Plan, 52.219-9 Small Business

Subcontracting Plan, and 52.222-57 Representation

Regarding Compliance with Labor Laws

4) Incorporate clause 52.244-2, Subcontracts

5) Amend Section J, Atch J-1 Natl Geospatial

Services PWS (changes to labor categories under

Key Positions) and Atch J-2 Ordering Instructions

6) Amend Sections L and M:

Section L

a) Correction in paragraph (para.) 1.16

(incorrect volume reference)

b) Change in para. 2.3.1.3 (removal of resume requirement)

c) Change in para. 2.3.1.4 (addition of word

'supported')

d) Removal in para. 4.1.4 ('Do not propose manning only to this estimate')

e) Correction in para. 4.2.3 (removed references to 'prices' in Basis of Estimate paragraph)

f) Changes in para. 4.2.4 (Changed fixed labor rates to 'ceiling labor rates' and removal of 'If you propose a labor category that is not listed, provide a basis of estimate for the direct labor rate')

g) Correction in para. 5.1.1 (changed SF 33 to SF

1447)

Section M

a) Change in para. 2.2.4 (removal of 'cost effective')

b) Change in para. 2.4.5.1 (changed 'fixed' labor rates to 'ceiling')

c) Correction in para. 3.1 (added 'evaluation factor')

7) Extend the proposal due date from 05 July 2017 to COB, 21 July 2017.

All other terms, conditions, and provisions of the solicitation remain unchanged.

NSN 7540-01-218-4386 Standard Form 1447 (5-88)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.2151 (g)

SCHEDULE B AMENDED

SCHEDULE B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Instructions: Provide your wrap-rate (e.g. labor, fringe, overhead, G&A, etc.) for each labor category stated below.

The total extended amount will be utilized in determining the Total Evaluated Price (See Section M, Para. 2.4.5.1).

This hourly rate will be used as the ceiling labor rate for task orders issued under this contract.

Labor Category Qty Unit Amount Total Amount Base Period

Senior Geospatial Analyst (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 250 HR $0.00 $0.00 Senior Geospatial Analyst (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 250 HR $0.00 $0.00 Intermediate Geospatial Analyst (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

200 HR $0.00 $0.00

Intermediate Geospatial Analyst (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 200 HR $0.00 $0.00 Associate Geospatial Analyst (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 100 HR $0.00 $0.00 Associate Geospatial Analyst (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 100 HR $0.00 $0.00 Remote Sensing Analyst (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 150 HR $0.00 $0.00 Remote Sensing Analyst (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 150 HR $0.00 $0.00 Associate Remote Sensing Analyst (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

100 HR $0.00 $0.00

Associate Remote Sensing Analyst (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

100 HR $0.00 $0.00

Senior Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

2000 HR $0.00 $0.00

Senior Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

1750 HR $0.00 $0.00

Intermediate Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

1000 HR $0.00 $0.00

Intermediate Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

1000 HR $0.00 $0.00

Associate Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

1000 HR $0.00 $0.00

Associate Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

1000 HR $0.00 $0.00

Senior Geospatial Training Developer/Instructor (At Destination, e.g.

on Federal Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Senior Geospatial Training Developer/Instructor (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Geospatial Training Developer/Instructor (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Geospatial Training Developer/Instructor (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Geospatial Data Manager (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 2000 HR $0.00 $0.00 Geospatial Data Manager (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 1750 HR $0.00 $0.00

Associate Geospatial Data Manager (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Associate Geospatial Data Manager (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Cartographer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 150 HR $0.00 $0.00 Cartographer (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 150 HR $0.00 $0.00 Associate Cartographer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 100 HR $0.00 $0.00 Associate Cartographer (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 100 HR $0.00 $0.00 Web Hosting Administrator (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 150 HR $0.00 $0.00 Web Hosting Administrator (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 150 HR $0.00 $0.00 Spatial Database Administrator (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

2000 HR $0.00 $0.00

Spatial Database Administrator (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 2000 HR $0.00 $0.00 Graphic Designer/Graphical User Interface Designer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Graphic Designer/Graphical User Interface Designer (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Project Manager (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 250 HR $0.00 $0.00 Project Manager (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 500 HR $0.00 $0.00 Total Base Period $0.00

Option Period 1 Senior Geospatial Analyst (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 250 HR $0.00 $0.00 Senior Geospatial Analyst (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 250 HR $0.00 $0.00 Intermediate Geospatial Analyst (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

200 HR $0.00 $0.00

Intermediate Geospatial Analyst (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 200 HR $0.00 $0.00 Associate Geospatial Analyst (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 100 HR $0.00 $0.00 Associate Geospatial Analyst (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 100 HR $0.00 $0.00 Remote Sensing Analyst (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 150 HR $0.00 $0.00 Remote Sensing Analyst (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 150 HR $0.00 $0.00 Associate Remote Sensing Analyst (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

100 HR $0.00 $0.00

Associate Remote Sensing Analyst (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

100 HR $0.00 $0.00

Senior Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

2000 HR $0.00 $0.00

Senior Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

1750 HR $0.00 $0.00

Intermediate Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

1000 HR $0.00 $0.00

Intermediate Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

1000 HR $0.00 $0.00

Associate Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

1000 HR $0.00 $0.00

Associate Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At 1000 HR $0.00 $0.00

Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) Senior Geospatial Training Developer/Instructor (At Destination, e.g.

on Federal Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Senior Geospatial Training Developer/Instructor (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Geospatial Training Developer/Instructor (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Geospatial Training Developer/Instructor (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Geospatial Data Manager (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 2000 HR $0.00 $0.00 Geospatial Data Manager (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 1750 HR $0.00 $0.00 Associate Geospatial Data Manager (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Associate Geospatial Data Manager (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Cartographer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 150 HR $0.00 $0.00 Cartographer (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 150 HR $0.00 $0.00 Associate Cartographer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 100 HR $0.00 $0.00 Associate Cartographer (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 100 HR $0.00 $0.00 Web Hosting Administrator (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 150 HR $0.00 $0.00 Web Hosting Administrator (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 150 HR $0.00 $0.00 Spatial Database Administrator (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

2000 HR $0.00 $0.00

Spatial Database Administrator (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 2000 HR $0.00 $0.00 Graphic Designer/Graphical User Interface Designer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Graphic Designer/Graphical User Interface Designer (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Project Manager (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 250 HR $0.00 $0.00 Project Manager (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 500 HR $0.00 $0.00 Total Option Period 1 $0.00

Option Period 2 Senior Geospatial Analyst (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 250 HR $0.00 $0.00 Senior Geospatial Analyst (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 250 HR $0.00 $0.00 Intermediate Geospatial Analyst (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

200 HR $0.00 $0.00

Intermediate Geospatial Analyst (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 200 HR $0.00 $0.00 Associate Geospatial Analyst (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 100 HR $0.00 $0.00 Associate Geospatial Analyst (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 100 HR $0.00 $0.00 Remote Sensing Analyst (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 150 HR $0.00 $0.00 Remote Sensing Analyst (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 150 HR $0.00 $0.00 Associate Remote Sensing Analyst (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

100 HR $0.00 $0.00

Associate Remote Sensing Analyst (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

100 HR $0.00 $0.00

Senior Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

2000 HR $0.00 $0.00

Senior Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

1750 HR $0.00 $0.00

Intermediate Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

1000 HR $0.00 $0.00

Intermediate Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

1000 HR $0.00 $0.00

Associate Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

1000 HR $0.00 $0.00

Associate Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

1000 HR $0.00 $0.00

Senior Geospatial Training Developer/Instructor (At Destination, e.g.

on Federal Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Senior Geospatial Training Developer/Instructor (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Geospatial Training Developer/Instructor (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Geospatial Training Developer/Instructor (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Geospatial Data Manager (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 2000 HR $0.00 $0.00 Geospatial Data Manager (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 1750 HR $0.00 $0.00 Associate Geospatial Data Manager (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Associate Geospatial Data Manager (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Cartographer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 150 HR $0.00 $0.00 Cartographer (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 150 HR $0.00 $0.00 Associate Cartographer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 100 HR $0.00 $0.00 Associate Cartographer (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 100 HR $0.00 $0.00 Web Hosting Administrator (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 150 HR $0.00 $0.00 Web Hosting Administrator (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 150 HR $0.00 $0.00 Spatial Database Administrator (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

2000 HR $0.00 $0.00

Spatial Database Administrator (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 2000 HR $0.00 $0.00 Graphic Designer/Graphical User Interface Designer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Graphic Designer/Graphical User Interface Designer (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Project Manager (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 250 HR $0.00 $0.00 Project Manager (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 500 HR $0.00 $0.00 Total Option Period 2 $0.00

Option Period 3 Senior Geospatial Analyst (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 250 HR $0.00 $0.00 Senior Geospatial Analyst (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 250 HR $0.00 $0.00

Intermediate Geospatial Analyst (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

200 HR $0.00 $0.00

Intermediate Geospatial Analyst (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 200 HR $0.00 $0.00 Associate Geospatial Analyst (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 100 HR $0.00 $0.00 Associate Geospatial Analyst (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 100 HR $0.00 $0.00 Remote Sensing Analyst (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 150 HR $0.00 $0.00 Remote Sensing Analyst (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 150 HR $0.00 $0.00 Associate Remote Sensing Analyst (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

100 HR $0.00 $0.00

Associate Remote Sensing Analyst (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

100 HR $0.00 $0.00

Senior Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

2000 HR $0.00 $0.00

Senior Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

1750 HR $0.00 $0.00

Intermediate Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

1000 HR $0.00 $0.00

Intermediate Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

1000 HR $0.00 $0.00

Associate Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

1000 HR $0.00 $0.00

Associate Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

1000 HR $0.00 $0.00

Senior Geospatial Training Developer/Instructor (At Destination, e.g.

on Federal Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Senior Geospatial Training Developer/Instructor (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Geospatial Training Developer/Instructor (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Geospatial Training Developer/Instructor (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Geospatial Data Manager (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 2000 HR $0.00 $0.00 Geospatial Data Manager (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 1750 HR $0.00 $0.00 Associate Geospatial Data Manager (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Associate Geospatial Data Manager (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Cartographer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 150 HR $0.00 $0.00 Cartographer (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 150 HR $0.00 $0.00 Associate Cartographer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 100 HR $0.00 $0.00 Associate Cartographer (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 100 HR $0.00 $0.00 Web Hosting Administrator (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 150 HR $0.00 $0.00 Web Hosting Administrator (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 150 HR $0.00 $0.00 Spatial Database Administrator (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

2000 HR $0.00 $0.00

Spatial Database Administrator (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 2000 HR $0.00 $0.00

Graphic Designer/Graphical User Interface Designer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Graphic Designer/Graphical User Interface Designer (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Project Manager (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 250 HR $0.00 $0.00 Project Manager (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 500 HR $0.00 $0.00 Total Option Period 3 $0.00

Option Period 4 Senior Geospatial Analyst (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 250 HR $0.00 $0.00 Senior Geospatial Analyst (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 250 HR $0.00 $0.00 Intermediate Geospatial Analyst (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

200 HR $0.00 $0.00

Intermediate Geospatial Analyst (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 200 HR $0.00 $0.00 Associate Geospatial Analyst (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 100 HR $0.00 $0.00 Associate Geospatial Analyst (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 100 HR $0.00 $0.00 Remote Sensing Analyst (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 150 HR $0.00 $0.00 Remote Sensing Analyst (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 150 HR $0.00 $0.00 Associate Remote Sensing Analyst (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

100 HR $0.00 $0.00

Associate Remote Sensing Analyst (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

100 HR $0.00 $0.00

Senior Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

2000 HR $0.00 $0.00

Senior Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

1750 HR $0.00 $0.00

Intermediate Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

1000 HR $0.00 $0.00

Intermediate Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

1000 HR $0.00 $0.00

Associate Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

1000 HR $0.00 $0.00

Associate Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

1000 HR $0.00 $0.00

Senior Geospatial Training Developer/Instructor (At Destination, e.g.

on Federal Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Senior Geospatial Training Developer/Instructor (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Geospatial Training Developer/Instructor (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Geospatial Training Developer/Instructor (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Geospatial Data Manager (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 2000 HR $0.00 $0.00 Geospatial Data Manager (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 1750 HR $0.00 $0.00 Associate Geospatial Data Manager (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Associate Geospatial Data Manager (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Cartographer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 150 HR $0.00 $0.00 Cartographer (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 150 HR $0.00 $0.00 Associate Cartographer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 100 HR $0.00 $0.00 Associate Cartographer (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 100 HR $0.00 $0.00 Web Hosting Administrator (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 150 HR $0.00 $0.00 Web Hosting Administrator (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 150 HR $0.00 $0.00 Spatial Database Administrator (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

2000 HR $0.00 $0.00

Spatial Database Administrator (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 2000 HR $0.00 $0.00 Graphic Designer/Graphical User Interface Designer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Graphic Designer/Graphical User Interface Designer (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

150 HR $0.00 $0.00

Project Manager (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 250 HR $0.00 $0.00 Project Manager (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 500 HR $0.00 $0.00 Total Option Period 4 $0.00

Option Period - Extension of Services (See Clause 52.217-8) Senior Geospatial Analyst (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 125 HR $0.00 $0.00 Senior Geospatial Analyst (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 125 HR $0.00 $0.00 Intermediate Geospatial Analyst (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

100 HR $0.00 $0.00

Intermediate Geospatial Analyst (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 100 HR $0.00 $0.00 Associate Geospatial Analyst (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 50 HR $0.00 $0.00 Associate Geospatial Analyst (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 50 HR $0.00 $0.00 Remote Sensing Analyst (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 75 HR $0.00 $0.00 Remote Sensing Analyst (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 75 HR $0.00 $0.00 Associate Remote Sensing Analyst (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

50 HR $0.00 $0.00

Associate Remote Sensing Analyst (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

50 HR $0.00 $0.00

Senior Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

1000 HR $0.00 $0.00

Senior Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

875 HR $0.00 $0.00

Intermediate Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

500 HR $0.00 $0.00

Intermediate Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

500 HR $0.00 $0.00

Associate Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

500 HR $0.00 $0.00

Associate Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

500 HR $0.00 $0.00

Senior Geospatial Training Developer/Instructor (At Destination, e.g. 75 HR $0.00 $0.00 on Federal Facility) Senior Geospatial Training Developer/Instructor (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

75 HR $0.00 $0.00

Geospatial Training Developer/Instructor (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

75 HR $0.00 $0.00

Geospatial Training Developer/Instructor (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

75 HR $0.00 $0.00

Geospatial Data Manager (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 1000 HR $0.00 $0.00 Geospatial Data Manager (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 875 HR $0.00 $0.00 Associate Geospatial Data Manager (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

75 HR $0.00 $0.00

Associate Geospatial Data Manager (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

75 HR $0.00 $0.00

Cartographer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 75 HR $0.00 $0.00 Cartographer (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 75 HR $0.00 $0.00 Associate Cartographer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 50 HR $0.00 $0.00 Associate Cartographer (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 50 HR $0.00 $0.00 Web Hosting Administrator (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 75 HR $0.00 $0.00 Web Hosting Administrator (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 75 HR $0.00 $0.00 Spatial Database Administrator (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

1000 HR $0.00 $0.00

Spatial Database Administrator (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 1000 HR $0.00 $0.00 Graphic Designer/Graphical User Interface Designer (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility)

75 HR $0.00 $0.00

Graphic Designer/Graphical User Interface Designer (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility)

75 HR $0.00 $0.00

Project Manager (At Destination, e.g. on Federal Facility) 125 HR $0.00 $0.00 Project Manager (At Origin, e.g. at Contractor Facility) 250 HR $0.00 $0.00 Total Option Period 5 $0.00

Total All Years $0.00

SECTION J AMENDED

J-1 – Performance Work Statement

NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL SERVICES

Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract for Forest Service Agency Use

Basic Contract Performance Work Statement

29 June 2017

Table of Contents

1. Background

2. Scope

3. General Information

3.1. Overarching

3.2. Organizational Conflict of Interest

3.3. Place of Performance and Hours of Operation

3.4. Publications, Reference Documents, National Standards

4. Performance Requirements

4.1. Program Management

4.1.1. General Responsibilities

4.1.2. Quality Control

4.1.3. Government Furnished Property

4.1.4. Security

4.1.5. Safety

4.1.6. Travel

4.1.7. Records Management

4.1.8. Independent Contractor

4.1.9. Privacy Act

4.1.10. End of Contract Transition

4.1.11. Key Personnel

4.1.11.1. Senior Geospatial Analyst

4.1.11.2. Intermediate Geospatial Analyst

4.1.11.3. Associate Geospatial Analyst

4.1.11.4. Remote Sensing Analyst

4.1.11.5. Associate Remote Sensing Analyst

4.1.11.6. Senior Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer

4.1.11.7. Intermediate Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer

4.1.11.8. Associate Geospatial Application, Web and Mobile Developer

4.1.11.9. Senior Geospatial Training Developer/Instructor

4.1.11.10. Geospatial Training Developer/Instructor

4.1.11.11. Geospatial Data Manager

4.1.11.12. Associate Geospatial Data Manager

4.1.11.13. Cartographer

4.1.11.14. Associate Cartographer

4.1.11.15. Web Hosting Administrator

4.1.11.16. Spatial Database Administrator

4.1.11.17. Graphic Designer/Graphical User Interface Designer

4.2. Project Management and Data Services

4.3. Geospatial Services

4.3.1. Geospatial Analysis

4.3.2. Cartography, Mapping, Assessment and Monitoring

4.3.3. Geospatial Data Management

4.3.4. Spatial Database Administration - SQL Server, Oracle

4.3.5. Web Hosting Administration

4.3.6. Geospatial Web and Mobile Application and Tool Development

4.3.7. Geospatial Helpdesk Support

4.3.8. GUI Design

4.3.9. Geospatial Training Development/Instruction

5. Data Deliverables

National Geospatial Services Performance Work Statement (PWS)

1. Background

The Government has a continuing requirement for National Geospatial Services – support that has been provided to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service (FS) (the Agency) for about two (2) decades. The National Geospatial Services Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract is a government-wide Agency support contract administered by Geospatial Technology and Application Center

(GTAC).

GTAC is located in Salt Lake City, Utah and is a detached unit of Washington Office Engineering and a component of the Geospatial Management Office (GMO). GTAC provides GIS, GPS, remote sensing, and other geospatial support and services to a variety of customers within and outside of the FS. The center is responsible for acquiring services from geospatial professionals that can apply advanced scientific knowledge to areas such as analysis, national service center coordination, technology evaluation, training, help-desk, operational support, and data/product delivery.

GTAC coordinates with FS field units and other entities to identify and investigate emerging GIS, geospatial, and remote sensing technologies and methods. The center performs evaluation and feasibility studies for implementation of emerging technologies and methods within the Agency. They also conduct technology demonstration projects which provide a strategic approach to determining cost-effective and scientifically-sound methods for addressing resource management information requirements. These efforts directly influence the Agency and improve the quality, accessibility, and gathering of natural resource data for management applications and more efficiently integrate promising technology into FS business.

GTAC manages the delivery of GIS and remote sensing related training through the National Geospatial Training and Awareness Program. The center provides the development and delivery of up-to-date geospatial training courses to support training for the FS and Bureau of Land Management Service First cooperative training programs. Training content emphasizes enterprise and other geospatial software solutions, platforms, workflows, and techniques. In addition, the center provides level 2 and 3 help-desk services to all units of the FS through the FS Customer Help Desk (CHD) and personal communication concerning applications of remotely sensed imagery and geospatial technology. Help-desk and support services extend across all levels of the Agency involving enterprise remote sensing geospatial software installation, licensing, image processing, raster data modeling, and other applications of remotely sensed imagery and geospatial technology.

2. Scope

This is a five (5) year, government-wide Agency ID/IQ contract for professional geospatial services. The contract will also contain FAR Clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services. Task orders will specify the period of performance for that individual order. The services described herein are non-personal in accordance with FAR Part 37 and are not inherently governmental.

Individual task orders under the National Geospatial Services contract are varied and may be issued by multiple FS units, be of varying size and complexity, and performed at geographically separate locations. The level of effort may change from year-to-year based on government funding levels and program priorities. The contractor must respond to workload changes, unanticipated workload surges or decreases in Agency ordering, and/or multiple reprioritizations of workload. Types of projects supported include addressing critical resource management problems involving forest vegetation management, rangeland monitoring, recreation, wilderness, watershed, wildlife, fisheries, ecosystem management, fire and fuels management, forest health, minerals and geology, engineering, climate change, and international forestry. A sampling of some of the recent tasks concluded are:

Web based and mobile geospatial programming development for the USFS IVM 2.0 application

Identification and report of all human created or influenced linear features from existing LiDAR DEM datasets

Processing data obtained from multiple platforms including unmanned aviation systems using PhoDAR and Structure from Motion methodologies

ArcGIS Server data maintenance and administration Landscape wildfire risk assessments Geodatabase development, query, and retrieval of scanned aerial photography for use in forest plan revision activities Support services to the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) Development and enhancement of interactive maps Photogrammetry and cartography support

The National Geospatial Services contract is an enterprise-level contract vehicle that has met the geospatial needs of FS units which has decreased the issuance and administration of multiple support contracts. This has resulted in reduced duplication of effort, improved FS unit interoperability, cross-functional geospatial technology development and training, and reduced overall cost to the Government. During performance of this contract, the contractor will provide integration of geospatial services and identify opportunities to further standardize and/or improve geospatial platforms across the FS. The contractor will identify synergies across individual tasks ordered to reduce redundancy. The contractor will also identify means of sharing data and resources across FS units and identify and implement best practices for multiple GTAC programs.

3. General Information

3.1. Overarching

3.1.1. The GTAC office Contracting Officer identified in the basic contract shall be the only individual authorized to change the terms of the National Geospatial Services contract. Such change will be accomplished by issuance of modification to the basic contract. All FS Contracting Officers may issue task orders under the contract and make changes to their task orders only.

3.2. Organizational Conflict of Interest

The contractor shall ensure there is no Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) for the prime, teaming partner(s), or subcontractors associated with performance under this contract. If a conflict of interest is discovered, the contractor must immediately notify the Government Contracting Officer. The requirement may be withdrawn if a conflict is found. The contractor shall obtain approval from the Contracting Officer prior to making changes to their teaming arrangements or subcontractors during the first year of contract performance. The contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer any changes to their teaming arrangements or subcontractors following the first year of contract performance.

3.3. Place of Performance and Hours of Operation

3.3.1. Place of Performance

Tasks issued under this contract may order performance at destination or at origin. Destination of services may be at the GTAC facility located in Salt Lake City, Utah or at another government facility located anywhere within the Unitied States. The place of performance will be identified within the individual task order.

3.3.2. Hours of Operation

The contractor shall perform work according to the hours of operation established within the individual task order. Work will generally be performed during normal business hours, Monday through Friday. If the contractor is performing work on a government installation, work shall not be performed outside of the hours that the building is made available for use.

In the event of previously unscheduled breaks in continuity of government operations (e.g., building closure, agency-approved early release, etc.) causing or requiring Federal employees to be off duty, contractor staff with authorization to work off-site (i.e., have VPN access, laptop, or supervisor approval) shall perform work at other locations using already issued GFP and network access, as necessary.

3.4. Publications, Reference Documents, National Standards

3.4.1. For the numerous Government-wide geospatial datasets, national standards and reference materials have been developed to establish consistent collection, maintenance and usage practices.

Contractors shall adhere to the standards related to the respective datasets associated with each task.

Following are many of the common standards, guides, and other dataset documentation.

TITLE AGENCY

GIS Data Dictionary Standards FS Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) Standards DOI USGS National Standard for Spatial Data Accuracy DOI USGS National Hydrography Dataset DOI USGS Section508 GSA Standards for various applications (per task order) FS

3.4.2. On occasion, customer requirements may require the inclusion of other standards not listed above.

In this event, they will be cited in the task order. Furthermore, over the course of time, as standards change and new ones are developed, they will be incorporated by unilateral contract modification into this contract. Compliancy with the established standards is required unless otherwise stated in individual task orders generated under this contract.

3.4.3. Metadata. All metadata shall be prepared in compliance with FGDC standards supplemented by the following. All metadata shall be stored in the same directory as the geospatial data file (e.g.

coverage), except in the case of feature or individual record based metadata which is normally stored in FS systems Automated Lands Manager (ALP) and Natural Resource Manager (NRM) with corresponding databases: Forest Service Activity Tracking System (FACTS); Natural Resource Information System (NRIS); Timber Information Manager (TIM); or Infrastructure (INFRA). The fields required for FS metadata shall be the ones relevant to the layer or theme, and shall be specified in each task order.

4. Performance Requirements

4.1. Program Management

4.1.1. General Responsibilities

4.1.1.1. All work under this contract will be ordered via task order for specific projects. Site-specific work ordering documents (e.g. PWS, Statement of Work, Statement of Objectives, etc.)

will be specified by the ordering activity for each task order. Each ordering activity will tailor their task order to fit the needs of the site, and include pertinent site information. Each ordering activity will also include a summary of the deliverables and proposed schedule for each task order. The contractor shall provide information for planning purposes, rough order of magnitudes, and technical and price proposals as necessary to support the award of individual task orders. The contractor shall propose the most appropriate and cost-effective procedures and methodologies using accepted engineering practices and controls.

4.1.1.2. The contractor shall furnish all necessary and appropriate personnel, facilities, materials, and services needed for, or incidental to, performing and completing work in accordance with the requirements of this PWS.

4.1.1.3. The contractor shall ensure personnel have the appropriate tools, hardware, and network access to perform all required duties.

4.1.1.4. The contractor shall manage the timeliness, completeness, and quality of performance.

The contractor shall provide corrective actions plans as necessary, timely identification of issues, and effective management of subcontractors.

4.1.1.5. The contractor shall provide a representative to act as a point of contact with the Government program office. This representative will be knowledgeable enough to discuss technical problems that arise during contract performance.

4.1.1.6. At the completion of a task order, the contractor shall perform all necessary project close-out activities. These activities may include: Closing out any subcontracts; Preserving project records and files as required; Packaging and return of documents or GFP to the Government; Preparation and submittal of completion reports; and providing financial closeout information to the Government.

4.1.1.7. The contractor shall host semi-annual Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and address the full spectrum of the program status including schedule, metrics, program cost, integrated support, and quality assurance status. The contractor shall include a discussion on geospatial technology innovations or changes as they relate to or affect the FS as a whole. The contractor should relay efforts toward improvement of FS-wide initiatives including integration of geospatial services, opportunities to further standardize and/or improve geospatial platforms, data and resource sharing, and other best practices. PMRs shall be conducted at GTAC or another mutually agreed upon location and be conducted by the contractor’s Program Manager.

4.1.2. Quality Control

4.1.2.1. The contractor shall establish and maintain a comprehensive Quality Control Plan (QCP). At a minimum, this plan will include:

4.1.2.1.1. A quality program that encourages innovations, efficiencies, and promotes the use of best practices for all functional areas of the contract, including program management.

4.1.2.1.2. Appropriate metrics and indicators leading to continuous process improvement and enhanced productivity.

4.1.2.1.3. A detailed description of the quality system procedures, including inspection and testing activities to verify that the specified requirements of the contract are met.

4.1.2.1.4. A description of any quality control software used. Contractor provided software shall be compatible with ESRI geospatial datasets and a working copy shall be provided to the Government, if requested.

4.1.2.1.5. Procedures for implementing corrective action in response to nonconforming services or deficiencies, including: the effective handling of customer complaints;

investigation of the cause of non-conformities; determination of the corrective action; and application of controls to ensure corrective action is taken and that it is effective.

4.1.2.1.6. Procedures for implementing preventative action, including the uses of appropriate sources of information to detect, analyze and eliminate potential causes of non-conformities;

determination of the steps needed to deal with any problems requiring preventative action;

initiation of preventative action and controls to ensure that it is effective; and confirmation that relevant information on actions taken is submitted for management review.

4.1.2.1.7. Procedures for planning and implementing internal quality audits, as necessary per the nature of any given task order, verify whether quality activities and related results comply with planned arrangements and to determine the effectiveness of the quality system. Quality records shall be maintained to demonstrate conformance to specified requirements and the effective operation of a quality system.

4.1.2.1.8. Procedures for identifying the training needs and provide for the training of all personnel performing activities affecting quality. Personnel performing specific assigned tasks shall be qualified on the basis of appropriate education, training and/or experience, as required.

4.1.2.2. The Government will review and approve the contractor’s QCP.

4.1.2.3. The Contractor shall ensure that the QCP is understood, implemented and maintained at all levels in the company organization.

4.1.3. Government Furnished Property

4.1.3.1. The Government will provide government furnished property (GFP) to the contractor on a rent-free basis for use of performance on this contract.

4.1.3.2. The contractor shall establish, maintain, and implement a property management and control program. The contractor shall maintain and update a listing of the GFP in their possession and allow Government access to any GFP reports during the performance of the contract.

4.1.3.3. GFP used in the conduct of this contract is under the control and accountability of the contractor. Contractor personnel are responsible for protecting, preserving, maintaining, and repairing any GFP in their possession according to the contract and their property control procedure. The contractor shall be liable for any and all loss or damage of GFP until transfer of property back to the Government occurs.

4.1.3.4. The Government will provide the following GFP, as required per task order:

4.1.3.4.1. Cubicle workspace equipped with a standard desk, chair, filing space, telephone, and FS issued enterprise computer with necessary software to complete tasks.

4.1.3.4.2. USDA-issued LincPass for access to federal facilities and computer systems.

4.1.3.4.3. Keycard for authorized building access.

4.1.3.4.4. Access to ancillary analytical equipment (e.g. printers, plotters, etc.), photographic interpretation equipment (e.g. stereoscopes, light tables, scanners, printers, etc.) and laboratory space. This equipment may be shared with government staff and other support personnel.

4.1.3.4.5. Aerial photographs, index maps, hardcopy and/or softcopy of existing maps, satellite remote sensing data, DEM's, DOQ's, DLG's, existing field data, and other ancillary data and pertinent information.

4.1.3.4.6. Standards, specifications, source material, project plans for related projects, and relevant feasibility studies.

4.1.3.4.7. Access to shared equipment such as multimedia projector, portable computer, photo viewing devices, cameras, GPS units, and related supplies needed to deliver multimedia-supported training and presentations, and conducting field work or field training exercises.

4.1.3.4.8. Specialized hardware including satellite antenna and ground station equipment, etc.

4.1.4. Security

4.1.4.1. The Contractor shall ensure compliance with applicable security regulations and operations requirements for facility access and handling of information and materials.

4.1.4.2. Background investigation. FS data and work environment is considered sensitive but unclassified. The FS is required under the Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12 “Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors” to perform a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) for Contractors. The NACI is a brief form of background investigation that is conducted through the Office of Personnel Management. This investigation will be conducted for Contractor staff assigned to this contract.

Contractor staff shall provide two (2) forms of acceptable identification, a current photograph, and be finger-printed. A current and successful clearance is required for a contractor employee to work under this contract.

4.1.4.3. For tasks dependent on access to the FS Network contract personnel shall be required to have FS network access. Contractors shall follow the “Person Model” process to obtain a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) known as LincPass. Allowance of three (3) months should be anticipated for activation of a LincPass.

4.1.4.4. All contractor personnel shall receive security awareness training prior to being given access to FS systems and periodically thereafter as required by FS security policies.

4.1.4.5. Upon termination of employment, the contractor shall take immediate possession of the terminated personnel’s LincPass and close or restrict access to all USDA or FS accounts. The

LincPass of terminated or separated personnel shall be returned to the Government within three

(3) business days.

4.1.5. Safety

At times, field work is anticipated under the contract. The contractor may be working in remote areas and be exposed to natural conditions including, but not limited to: traveling over uneven and rocky terrain; encounters with bears and other wildlife; and inclement weather. The contractor is responsible for ensuring that all contractor employees are trained and have proper safety equipment prior to commencing work in the project area.

4.1.6. Travel

4.1.6.1. Travel may be required under individual task orders for purposes of obtaining technical information and/or training. Any travel, domestic or international, will be identified in the individual task order and shall be in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations. The contractor will be reimbursed for travel expenses while in travel status on government business only.

4.1.6.2. Contractors shall obtain written authorization to travel from the task order Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) prior to traveling. The contractor shall provide justification for why travel is necessary and include travel dates, duration, origin/destination, personnel traveling, and an estimate of cost, including supporting documentation.

4.1.6.3. When travel is authorized by the Government, the contractor shall employ the most economical and efficient means of travel, including number of labor hours expended during travel status.

4.1.6.4. Airline tickets must be purchased by the contractor, and the cost of tickets will be reimbursed by the Government with other travel expenses. If the cost is determined to be over the government-allowed rate or otherwise unreasonable, the contractor shall be required to justify the price of the fare with supporting documentation.

4.1.6.5. Travel will not be reimbursed for excess costs caused by an indirect route as a matter of personal preference, premature departure from travel status for personal reasons, or extending a stay for personal reasons. The cost of travel for spouses, family members, and friends is not allowable under any circumstances.

4.1.6.6. To be entitled to lodgings-plus per diem reimbursement, the contractor employee must be on a temporary assignment that is at least 50 miles in distance from their office or residence.

If the temporary assignment concludes during the workday and is located within 50 miles of the contractor’s official station, the contract employee is expected to return to their residence, rather than remain at the temporary location overnight.

4.1.6.7. Technology transfer, trainings, or meetings requiring travel will be scheduled to allow for travel to be done during the work…