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RECOVERY: THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA)

(I) This solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). Submit written offers on RFQ Number AG-9702-S-10-0210, Packer and Stocker for three (3) separate projects: 1) 20 person crew from Backcountry CA Conservation Corps (CCC) for approximately 19 weeks; 2) 20 person crew from Northwest Youth Corps (NYC) for approximately 3 weeks; 3) 10 person crew from Student Conservation Association (SCA) for approximately one (1) month in Klamath National Forest. The three (3) crews are in partnership to perform trail repair in Siskiyou and the Russian/Marble Mountain Wilderness area in Siskiyou County.

(II) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-33.

(IIII) This solicitation is being issued as a Small Business Set Aside. The associated NAICS code is 115310 - Forest Service Support. The Size Standard is $7 million.

(IV) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial item(s)/services: Services of Packers and Stockers in accordance with the attached Schedule of Items.

(V) Detailed description of requirements is included in attached Scope of Work.

(VI) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance: multiple trips in various areas in Scott/Salmon River Ranger District. The Klamath National Forest Scott/Salmon River Ranger office is located at 1312 Fairlane Road, Yreka, CA 96097.

(VII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (June 2008), applies to this acquisition.

(VIII) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Mar 2009), applies to this acquisition.

(IX) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (June 2009) applies to this acquisition (subparagraphs are marked below). The additional following clauses apply:

FAR 52.252-2

Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.acquisition.gov/far/ and www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html 52.202-1 Definitions. (JUL 2004)

52.203-3 Gratuities. (APR 1984)

52.203-5 Covenant against Contingent Fees. (APR 1984)

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures. (JUL 1995)

52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity. (JAN 1997)

52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity. (JAN 1997)

52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (APR 2008)

52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) 52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items.

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (JUN 2009)

(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:

52.202-1 Definitions. (JUL 2004)

52.203-3 Gratuities. (APR 1984)

52.203-5 Covenant against Contingent Fees. (APR 1984)

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures. (JUL 1995)

52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity. (JAN 1997)

52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity. (JAN 1997)

52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (APR 2008)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Mar 2009)

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (JUN 2009)

(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) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

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

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

(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:

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(3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Mar 2009) (Section 1553 of Pub L. 111-5) (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009).

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(4) 52.204-11, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act—Reporting Requirements (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 111-5).

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(8) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

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

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

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(10) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

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(19) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003)(E.O. 11755).

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(20) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008) (E.O. 13126).

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

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(22) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007)(E.O. 11246).

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(23) 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).

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(24) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998)(29 U.S.C. 793).

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(34) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

(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:

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

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(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.).

(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, an appropriate Inspector General appointed under section 3 or 8G of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.), or an authorized representative of either of the foregoing officials shall have access to and right to—

(i) Examine any of the Contractor’s or any subcontractors’ records that pertain to, and involve transactions relating to, this contract; and

(ii) Interview any officer or employee regarding such transactions.

(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), and (c), of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause in a subcontract for commercial items, other than—

(i) Paragraph (d) of this clause. This paragraph flows down to all subcontracts, except the authority of the Inspector General under paragraph (d)(1)(ii) does not flow down; and

(ii) Those clauses listed in this paragraph (e)(1). Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(A) 52.203–13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Dec 2008) (Pub. L. 110–252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)).

(B) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Mar 2009) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5).

(C) 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.

(D) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).

(E) 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

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

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

(H) 52.222–41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(I) 52.222–50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

(J) 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.).

(K) 52.222–53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(L) 52.222–54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2009).

(M) 52.226–6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110–247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226–6.

(N) 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.

52.216-4 Economic Price Adjustment - Labor and Material. (JAN 1997)

52.222-1 Notice to the Government of Labor Disputes. (FEB 1997)

52.223-14 Toxic Chemical Release Reporting. (AUG 2003)

52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification. (APR 1984)

52.224-2 Privacy Act. (APR 1984)

52.232-1 Payments. (APR 1984)

52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment. (FEB 2002)

52.232-9 Limitation on Withholding of Payments. (APR 1984)

52.232-17 Interest. (OCT 2008)

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims. (JAN 1986)

52.233-1 Disputes. (JUL 2002)

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation. (APR 1984)

52.237-3 Continuity of Services. (JAN 1991)

52.243-1 Changes - Fixed-Price. (AUG 1987) Alternative I (APR 1984) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items. (MAR 2009)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

"Commercial item" has the meaning contained in Federal Acquisition Regulation 2.101, Definitions.

"Subcontract" includes a transfer of commercial items between divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of the Contractor or subcontractor at any tier.

(b) To the maximum extent practicable, the Contractor shall incorporate, and require its subcontractors at all tiers to incorporate, commercial items or non-developmental items as components of items to be supplied under this contract.

(c)(1) The Contractor shall insert the following clauses in subcontracts for commercial items:

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (DEC 2008) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note).

(ii) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). Applies to subcontracts funded under the Act.

(iii) 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.

(iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246).

(v) 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(a)).

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

(vii) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (DEC 2004) (E.O. 13201). Flow down as required in accordance with paragraph (g) of FAR clause 52.222-39).

(viii) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

(ix) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241 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 flow down to subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(d) The Contractor shall include the terms of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in subcontracts awarded under this contract.

52.246-25 Limitation of Liability - Services. (FEB 1997)

52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price). (MAY 2004)

52.249-4 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services) (Short Form). (APR 1984)

52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service). (APR 1984)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.237-70 Loss, Damage, Destruction or Repair (FEB 1988)

452.237-75 Restrictions Against Disclosure (FEB 1988) 52.204-11 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act—Reporting Requirements (Mar 2009)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“Contract”, as defined in FAR 2.101, means a mutually binding legal relationship obligating the seller to furnish the supplies or services (including construction) and the buyer to pay for them. It includes all types of commitments that obligate the Government to an expenditure of appropriated funds and that, except as otherwise authorized, are in writing. In addition to bilateral instruments, contracts include (but are not limited to) awards and notices of awards; job orders or task letters issued under basic ordering agreements; letter contracts; orders, such as purchase orders, under which the contract becomes effective by written acceptance or performance; and bilateral contract modifications. Contracts do not include grants and cooperative agreements covered by 31 U.S.C. 6301, et seq. For discussion of various types of contracts, see FAR Part 16.

“First-tier subcontract” means a subcontract awarded directly by a Federal Government prime contractor whose contract is funded by the Recovery Act.

“Jobs created” means an estimate of those new positions created and filled, or previously existing unfilled positions that are filled, as a result of funding by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). This definition covers only prime contractor positions established in the United States and outlying areas (see definition in FAR 2.101). The number shall be expressed as “full-time equivalent” (FTE), calculated cumulatively as all hours worked divided by the total number of hours in a full-time schedule, as defined by the contractor. For instance, two full-time employees and one part-time employee working half days would be reported as 2.5 FTE in each calendar quarter.

“Jobs retained” means an estimate of those previously existing filled positions that are retained as a result of funding by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). This definition covers only prime contractor positions established in the United States and outlying areas (see definition in FAR 2.101). The number shall be expressed as “full-time equivalent” (FTE), calculated cumulatively as all hours worked divided by the total number of hours in a full-time schedule, as defined by the contractor. For instance, two full-time employees and one part-time employee working half days would be reported as 2.5 FTE in each calendar quarter.

“Total compensation” means the cash and noncash dollar value earned by the executive during the contractor’s past fiscal year of the following (for more information see 17 CFR 229.402(c)(2)):

(1) Salary and bonus.

(2) Awards of stock, stock options, and stock appreciation rights. Use the dollar amount recognized for financial statement reporting purposes with respect to the fiscal year in accordance with the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (Revised 2004) (FAS 123R), Shared Based Payments.

(3) Earnings for services under non-equity incentive plans. Does not include group life, health, hospitalization or medical reimbursement plans that do not discriminate in favor of executives, and are available generally to all salaried employees.

(4) Change in pension value. This is the change in present value of defined benefit and actuarial pension plans.

(5) Above-market earnings on deferred compensation which is not tax-qualified.

(6) Other compensation. For example, severance, termination payments, value of life insurance paid on behalf of the employee, perquisites or property if the value for the executive exceeds $10,000.

(b) This contract requires the contractor to provide products and/or services that are funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). Section 1512(c) of the Recovery Act requires each contractor to report on its use of Recovery Act funds under this contract. These reports will be made available to the public.

(c) Reports from contractors for all work funded, in whole or in part, by the Recovery Act, and for which an invoice is submitted prior to June 30, 2009, are due no later than July 10, 2009. Thereafter, reports shall be submitted no later than the 10th day after the end of each calendar quarter.

(d) The Contractor shall report the following information, using the online reporting tool available at www.FederalReporting.gov.

(1) The Government contract and order number, as applicable.

(2) The amount of Recovery Act funds invoiced by the contractor for the reporting period. A cumulative amount from all the reports submitted for this action will be maintained by the government’s on-line reporting tool.

(3) A list of all significant services performed or supplies delivered, including construction, for which the contractor invoiced in this calendar quarter.

(4) Program or project title, if any.

(5) A description of the overall purpose and expected outcomes or results of the contract, including significant deliverables and, if appropriate, associated units of measure.

(6) An assessment of the contractor’s progress towards the completion of the overall purpose and expected outcomes or results of the contract (i.e., not started, less than 50 percent completed, completed 50 percent or more, or fully completed). This covers the contract (or portion thereof) funded by the Recovery Act.

(7) A narrative description of the employment impact of work funded by the Recovery Act. This narrative should be cumulative for each calendar quarter and only address the impact on the contractor’s workforce. At a minimum, the contractor shall provide—

(i) A brief description of the types of jobs created and jobs retained in the United States and outlying areas (see definition in FAR 2.101). This description may rely on job titles, broader labor categories, or the contractor’s existing practice for describing jobs as long as the terms used are widely understood and describe the general nature of the work; and

(ii) An estimate of the number of jobs created and jobs retained by the prime contractor, in the United States and outlying areas. A job cannot be reported as both created and retained.

(8) Names and total compensation of each of the five most highly compensated officers of the Contractor for the calendar year in which the contract is awarded if—

(i) In the Contractor’s preceding fiscal year, the Contractor received—

(A) 80 percent or more of its annual gross revenues from Federal contracts (and subcontracts), loans, grants (and subgrants) and cooperative agreements; and

(B) $25,000,000 or more in annual gross revenues from Federal contracts (and subcontracts), loans, grants (and subgrants) and cooperative agreements; and

(ii) The public does not have access to information about the compensation of the senior executives through periodic reports filed under section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a), 78o(d)) or section 6104 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

(9) For subcontracts valued at less than $25,000 or any subcontracts awarded to an individual, or subcontracts awarded to a subcontractor that in the previous tax year had gross income under $300,000, the Contractor shall only report the aggregate number of such first tier subcontracts awarded in the quarter and their aggregate total dollar amount.

(10) For any first-tier subcontract funded in whole or in part under the Recovery Act, that is over $25,000 and not subject to reporting under paragraph 9, the contractor shall require the subcontractor to provide the information described in (i), (ix), (x), and (xi) below to the contractor for the purposes of the quarterly report. The contractor shall advise the subcontractor that the information will be made available to the public as required by section 1512 of the Recovery Act. The contractor shall provide detailed information on these first-tier subcontracts as follows:

(i) Unique identifier (DUNS Number) for the subcontractor receiving the award and for the subcontractor’s parent company, if the subcontractor has a parent company.

(ii) Name of the subcontractor.

(iii) Amount of the subcontract award.

(iv) Date of the subcontract award.

(v) The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code.

(vi) Funding agency.

(vii) A description of the products or services (including construction) being provided under the subcontract, including the overall purpose and expected outcomes or results of the subcontract.

(viii) Subcontract number (the contract number assigned by the prime contractor).

(ix) Subcontractor’s physical address including street address, city, state, and country. Also include the nine-digit zip code and congressional district if applicable.

(x) Subcontract primary performance location including street address, city, state, and country. Also include the nine-digit zip code and congressional district if applicable.

(xi) Names and total compensation of each of the subcontractor’s five most highly compensated officers, for the calendar year in which the subcontract is awarded if—

(A) In the subcontractor’s preceding fiscal year, the subcontractor received—

(1) 80 percent or more of its annual gross revenues in Federal contracts (and subcontracts), loans, grants (and subgrants), and cooperative agreements; and

(2) $25,000,000 or more in annual gross revenues from Federal contracts (and subcontracts), loans, grants (and subgrants), and cooperative agreements; and

(B) The public does not have access to information about the compensation of the senior executives through periodic reports filed under section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a), 78o(d)) or section 6104 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

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52.203-15 Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Mar 2009)

(a) The Contractor shall post notice of employees rights and remedies for whistleblower protections provided under section 1553 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Pub. L. 111-5).

(b) The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause including this paragraph (b) in all subcontracts.

(End of clause) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items – Alternate 1 As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4), insert the following clause:

Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (July 2005)

(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:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

_X_ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jul 1995), 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 (July 2005) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (4)(i) 52.219-5, Very Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (Pub. L. 103-403, section 304, Small Business Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 1994).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 1999) of 52.219-5.

__ (iii) Alternate II (June 2003) of 52.219-5.

__ (5)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-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.

__ (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 (July 2005) (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.

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

__ (10)(i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (July 2005) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 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.

__ (11) 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).

__ (12) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program—Incentive Subcontracting (Oct 2000) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).

__ (13) 52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (May 2004).

__ (14) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

__ (15) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (June 2004) (E.O. 13126).

__ (16) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999).

__ (17) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002) (E.O. 11246).

__ (18) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (19) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793).

__ (20) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (21) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201).

__ (22)(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)).

__ (23) 52.225-1, Buy American Act—Supplies (June 2003) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d).

__ (24)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (Jan 2005) (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).

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

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

__ (25) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Jan 2005) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

__ (26) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Mar 2005) (E.o.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (27) 52.225-15, Sanctioned European Union Country End Products (Feb 2000) (E.O. 12849).

__ (28) 52.225-16, Sanctioned European Union Country Services (Feb 2000) (E.O. 12849).

__ (29) 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)).

__ (30) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

__ (31) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (32) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (33) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (34) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (35)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Apr 2003) (46 U.S.C. App. 1241 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:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

__ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (July 2005) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

__ (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.).

__ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (May 1989) (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) 52.222-47, SCA Minimum Wages and Fringe Benefits Applicable to Successor Contract Pursuant to Predecessor Contractor Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) (May 1989) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(d)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) 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 $500,000 ($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 (Apr 2002) (E.O. 11246).

(iii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001) (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, as Amended (July 2005), flow down required for all subcontracts subject to the Service Contract Act of 1965 (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(vii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Apr 2003) (46 U.S.C. App. 1241 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. (End of clause)

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

SCHEDLE OF ITEMS

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

The purpose of this contract is to secure the services of a Packer and stock to transport food, supplies and equipment, for California Conservation Corps (CCC) and Student Conservation Association (SCA) trail maintenance crews on the Klamath National Forest. The contractor shall move supplies and equipment in and out of three separate trail projects. The contractor shall also deliver food re-supply orders thirteen times during the May 24 to September 24th, 2010 timeframe and move camp one time in the middle of a project.

CCC trail crews include about 20 people and SCA trail crews include about 10 people. In the past, for similar projects, contractors have used a minimum of six pack animals.

C.1.1 LOCATION

Camps will be set up in four different locations on the Salmon/Scott Ranger District of the Klamath National Forest in the Marble Mountain and Russian Wilderness areas. Camp locations and dates are subject to change based on weather and project completion dates.

Contractor shall be expected to adhere to all wilderness laws and regulations while performing this contract. No motorized equipment may be used within designated wilderness areas.

Marble Mountain Wilderness May 24, 2010 – June 18, 2010 Garden Gulch Trail Project (CCC Crew) From Fort Jones, CA follow Highway 3 south for about 11 miles to County Road 1C01. Go through the town of Etna continue about 14 miles (past the town of Sawyers Bar) to Forest Road 40N51. Turn right and follow 40N51 to the Cow Ridge Trailhead. The camp will be located approximately 2-4 miles up the Garden Gulch Trail (depending on weather).

Russian Wilderness June 29, 2010 – July 26, 2010 Paynes Lake Trail Project (SCA Crew) From Fort Jones, CA follow Highway 3 south for about 15 miles to County Road 3G002. Turn right and continue to the junction with Forest Road 40N22. Turn right and continue to the junction with Forest Road 41N14. Turn right and continue to the Paynes Lake Trailhead. The camp will be located at Paynes Lake, about 2.2 miles down the Paynes Lake Trail Russian Wilderness August 2, 2010 – September 24, 2010 South Russian Trail Project (CCC Crew) From Fort Jones, CA follow Highway 3 south for about 11 miles to County Road 1C01. Go through the town of Etna continue about to Forest Road 40N54 (just before the turn for Idlewild Campground). Turn left and follow 40N54 to 40N54A. Turn right and continue to the South Russian Trailhead. The camp will be located approximately 5 miles up the South Russian Trail. The camp will be moved one time during this project to Waterdog Lake about 2 miles further down the trail; timing will depend on crew progress.

C.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Contractor transports food and other necessary camp supplies via pack stock to established backcountry locations. Packers will be required and must have the ability to pack non-typical loads. Loads may include items such as: 55 gallon barrels, 7’ rock bars and 10 gallon propane bottles. Packing and unloading pack stock is the responsibility of the contractor. Contractor will prepare loads to be hauled. It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that food is properly stored i.e. perishable items in coolers, delicate food items protected, during transport.

Total number of loads will vary according to crew’s weekly needs but in past projects with CCC crews it has been about 8-10 loads for food resupplies, 25 loads to move into a new camp and 20 loads to move out of a camp or to move an existing camp. For SCA crews it has been 4-6 loads for food resupplies, 8-10 loads to move into a new camp and 6 loads to move out of a camp. Contractor will be responsible for backhauling 1-2 loads of trash as well as any empty coolers at each re-supply. Trash and coolers will be deposited by the contractor at an agreed upon location.

The food and supplies to be packed will be transported to the trailhead by an agency employee. They will arrive no later than 10:00 AM.

All food and supply deliveries shall arrive at base camp by 5 pm on requested dates (see estimated dates below). For camp moves, all items must be in camp by the crew’s first full work day. Timeframes can be modified by agreement between the contractor and the CO (Contracting Officer).

Contactor will follow the Leave No Trace principles described in the booklet "Horse Use Leave No Trace Skills and Ethics" available from www.lnt.org.

Contractor shall not keep dogs or stock within the camp boundary unless agreed upon by CO.

Camps are drug, alcohol and weapon-free. No alcohol, drugs or firearms will be allowed in camp or around CCC members. Failure to comply with this drug, alcohol and weapon -free environment will be cause for default of this contract.

C.3 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY

Contractor shall furnish all livestock, tack and other pack equipment necessary to transport supplies. Contractor shall furnish feed for livestock if it is necessary to hold stock overnight at trailhead locations. Contractor shall furnish transportation to and from trailheads. Contractor shall furnish necessary personal camping supplies should distance make it necessary to spend the night in a backcountry location.

C.4 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Government will furnish all food and supplies to be packed. The Government will supply coolers for use in transporting perishable goods. The Government will transport supplies to be packed to the trailheads. All transportation costs shall be the responsibility of the contractor. Contractor is responsible for loss, damage, or destruction of property provided by the Government. Any items damaged or destroyed by the pack string or its employees must be replaced within 24 hours. Items must be brought to the base camp and have the same or greater value than the destroyed items.

PRE-WORK CONFRENCE

Attendance at a pre-work conference to discuss the terms and conditions of the contract will be required. The conference shall be at a place and time set by the Government.

SUBCONTRACTING

Subcontracting may be allowed at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

CONTRACT TIME AND ESTIMATED START DATE

The estimated start date of this project is May 24, 2010. Dates listed below are dependent on weather and crew progress.

Camp moves are planned for the following dates (estimated):

· May 23 (CCC in)

· June 18 (CCC out)

· June 29 (SCA in)

· July 26 (SCA out)

· August 1 (CCC in)

· August 27 (CCC camp move)

· September 24 (CCC out)

Food re-supplies will be delivered on the following Tuesdays (estimated):

1. June 1

2. June 8

3. June 15

4. July 6

5. July 13

6. July 20

7. August 10

8. August 17

9. August 24

10. August 31

11. September 7

12. September 14

13. September 21

SECTION K -- Offeror Representations and Certifications The offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (June 2009), with their proposal or complete the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov. Provide written confirmation when offerors complete the ORCA.

SECTION L -- INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions for Proposal Submittal Offeror is required to return Sections A (SF1442), B (Schedule of Items), K (Certifications & Representations, Evaluation Factors sheet (or its equivalent) in Section M when submitting an offer. Failure to do so may result in the offer being rejected.

The offeror shall submit a separate technical proposal only if such a proposal is listed as one of the evaluation factors in Section M. The proposal shall be written so that it shows clearly how the offeror proposes to meet the requirements of the solicitation (including necessary personnel and equipment) and shall address any specific criteria identified in Section M for evaluating technical proposals.

The offeror shall submit their electronic offer through the Electronic Response feature associated with this solicitation on the Federal Business Opportunities website, https://www.fbo.gov The instructions on submitting an offer utilizing the website can be found on page 35 of the user guide located at: https://www.fbo.gov/downloads/FBO_Guide.pdf Electronic responses are the PREFERRED method of submitting an offer. If the offeror does not have the technical capability to submit their offer electronically, they may submit one (1) printed copy and one (1) electronic copy on CD-ROM of their proposal that includes the items listed above.

All proposals shall arrive by the closing date for the receipt of proposals, February 24, 2010, at 2:00 p.m., Pacific Time.

Proposals will be received at: www.fbo.gov Written submissions with CD-ROM:

Mark for: RFP AG-9702-S-10-0210, March 10, 2010, 2:00PM Pacific Time

U. S. Forest Service

EROC-SW Contracting

Maria Yvonne Crist

1323 Club Drive

Vallejo, CA 94592

Offers are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 2:00 P.M. PST on March 3, 2010. All offers must be submitted via the electronic interface located on line at www.fbo.gov (this website).

Any questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Maria Yvonne Crist at (707) 562-8828, email to mycrist@fs.fed.us. Technical questions or site visits can be directed to Togan Capozza at Klamath National Forest, 1312 Fairlane Road, Yreka, CA 96097. Togan’s phone number is 530-841-4467, email to tcapozza@fs.fed.us

SECTION M – EVALUATION FACTORS

52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items.

As prescribed in 12.301(c), the Contracting Officer may insert a provision substantially as follows:

Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. Past Performance

2. Knowledge of the trails in the Klamath National Forest

3. Price Past performance and Trail Knowledge in Klamath NF, when combined, are 70% of the relative importance of all other evaluation factors, when combined, when compared to price.]

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

Experience of the Firm

What contracts has your firm performed which are similar in scope, magnitude, and complexity to this project? (You need not list more than 4.)

What other contracts has your firm performed in the past three years that would show your firm’s knowledge of the Trails in the area for this project?

Past Performance Information

Whom may we contact concerning your performance on the projects listed above? (If reference is for a subcontractor or key person, identify which subcontractor/key person is referenced.)