Attachment 1_PrescribedFire_PerformanceWorkStatement.pdf

R4 Prescribed Fire and Support Performance Work Statement

Introduction

This contract is for acquiring services for prescribed fire and support for the purpose of reducing the risk of public and firefighter safety, reducing the risk of wildfires, reducing the accumulations of ground fuels, and reducing tree densities on all Region 4 National Forests. The Interagency Standards for Fire and Fire Aviation Operation 2024, Chapter 17-page 362 Use of Contractors for Prescribed Fire Implementation (See the attachment section for this document), states, “Agencies can contract all or part of the planning and implementation of prescribed fire operations and/or all or part of mechanical treatments for fuel management projects.

Background

Project areas are in reforested areas, natural and managed stands of timber of all ages, size, and species, shrub fields, or grass areas. Fuels will consist of harvest activity slash, natural fuels, live fuels, and slashed shrubs and trees. Fuel loadings range from less than ½ ton per acre to as high as 200 tons or more per acre. Treatments such pile burning, broadcast burning, under-burning, windrow burning, or jackpot burning have been shown to reduce the risk of wildfires and the severity of fires that do occur and aid in public and firefighter safety. It is the objective of this contract to implement or assist in prescribed fires or function in a support role.

Scope of the Contract

The services included in this contract are designed to provide for prescribed burning and support in Region 4 National Forests or on adjacent to R4 where cross boundary services can achieve project objectives. This includes furnishing labor, supervision, equipment, transportation, operating supplies (except those designated as Government furnished), and incidentals to perform all work necessary as listed in the schedule of items. This work may include prescribed burning (understory, broadcast, hand/machine pile burning, jackpot burning, and mop-up and patrol), and prescribed fire preparation (pre, during, post) which includes: Thinning, Pruning and Pruning Release, Lop and Scattering (slashing), Fuels Pull Back, Chipping, Girdling, Hand and Machine Piling, Fuel Break or Maintenance, Fireline Construction (hand and mechanical) or Maintenance, and Rehabilitation.

Contingency resources for crews and equipment may also be ordered. The contractor may assist with ignition, holding, mop-up and patrol, rehabilitation and suppression if needed.

The intent of this contract is to provide resources and equipment to assist in the Region 4 prescribed fire program. Positions could include: 20- person Prescribed Fire Module(s) Type 2 IA or Type 2 crew, 10- person Prescribed Fire Module, and a 5-person Prescribed Fire Module, engine(s), water/fuel tender(s), dozer(s), Pumpercats, Excavator(s), Skidgens, Softtract(s), all with transports and air curtain burners. These resources and equipment can be ordered individually or multiple per individual task order to support the prescribed fire or act as a contingency resource. They also can be ordered for multiple forests in the Region.

The Contracting Officer’s Representative or Government Technical Monitor will describe the specific objectives of any operational duty, normally during a pre-operational briefing. The objectives and operational duties may change during prescribed fire operations, and the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Representative or Government Technical Monitor will be the only designated persons to communicate such changes. The Contractor shall provide all services, supervision, equipment and supplies (except those specified as Government furnished), transportation, and qualified personnel (see the List of Exhibits) necessary to meet the contract specifications. During the performance period (TBD), prescribed fire modules, engines, water tenders, dozers, Pumpercats, Skidgens, excavator all with transports shall be available to perform Prescribed Burn activities, the only exception is the fuel tenders. The period during which work will actually be performed will be dependent on burn windows and will be designated by the Government in a written task order(s). Once The contract has been awarded, the Notification to Proceed and will be placed will be at least 48 hours in

Attachment #1 Solicitation No.: 1240LS25R0001 Project Name: Region 4/Intermountain Region Prescribed Fire and Support IDIQ advance of start work date. Task orders may be unilaterally cancelled or postponed by the Government if prescribed burn conditions are determined to be unfavorable. See Contingency Resource or details for contingency payments, prescribed fire operations payments and cancellation. There is no guarantee of full-time work for the entire performance period.

Prescribed burn activities will require the use of Contractor provided tools and equipment, Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment (see Personal Protective Equipment Exhibit 20 in the Attachments).

Location of Project Areas The work will be performed in the Intermountain Region (Region Four, R4) which includes the following Forests: Ashley, Boise, Bridger-Teton, Caribou-Targhee, Dixie, Fishlake, Humboldt-Toiyabe, Manti-La Sal, Payette, Salmon-Challis, Sawtooth, and the Uinta Wasatch-Cache National Forests. These individual forests will be issuing task orders based off this parent contract. There could also be task orders that will have multiple locations identified in the individual task order. As an example, contractor X would be ordered for the Payette National Forest, to be a holding resource on a broadcast prescribed burn, then travelling to the Sawtooth National Forest to aid in hand pile burning with mop-up. Location maps where the work activities are to be performed will be provided at pre-award site visits and in the individual task orders. Maps may be found at this link.

R4 National Forests and Grasslands Ashley NF Boise NF

Bridger-Teton NF Caribou-Targhee NF

Dixie NF Fishlake NF

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF Manti-Lasal NF

Payette NF Salmon-Challis NF

Sawtooth NF Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF

This solicitation and any resultant Task Orders may incorporate prescribed burning services, equipment daily rate requirements, and emergency situations.

Region 4 Forests are acquiring services to assist with its FY2025 through FY2029 prescribed fire programs.

These services (nonemergency) will meet the intent of the National Fire Plan in accordance with Public Law 106-291. This is an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantities type contract spanning 5 years of pre priced service items in multiple locations across Region 4 National Forests.

The government anticipates making awards to single individual companies based online item needs of the government, these will be identified in individual task orders. If contracting companies can clearly show the capacity (through their technical approach) to provide resources in multiple line-item areas, then award may be considered to that company for those services indicated in the schedule of items for those project areas.

Contractors are not required to bid in all locations to be considered responsive to this solicitation.

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Except for those items identified herein as Government-furnished, the Contractor shall furnish everything necessary, including, but not limited to, all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, supplies and incidentals to perform services under this contract.

There is no salvage rights associated with this contract.

Task Orders will include specific information regarding work items and quantities, project location, unit access descriptions, boundary designations, maps, equipment or crews or other information pertinent to each Task Order.

The Government may designate boundaries by (a) an obvious timber type difference, (b) flagging, (c) tags/posters, (d) paint and/or (e) spatially georeferenced maps or through digital GPS-based technology. The type of boundary designation shall be described in Task Orders, when Contractor unit boundary designation is not a requirement in Task Orders.

The contractor shall not move to a new unit or area without completing all activities within one unit or area, unless otherwise approved be the Contracting Officer.

Road Access. Access is by all-weather and seasonal roads. Seasonal roads may be impassable for several days after heavy rains, or snow-blocked during the winter months. Some units require the Contractor to walk; access will be from the closest open road as defined on the motor vehicle use map. After initial clearing of the access roads by the Government, the Contractor shall clear any subsequent falling of trees that block roads needed to access units.

Individual task orders will indicate access for each treatment unit.

4x4 vehicles may be required to access some project areas. Pile Burning - The pile burn units can be reached by forest roads that are generally accessible by standard pickup (June 1 through November 30). But depending on weather conditions, a 4-wheel drive vehicle might be required. During the normal pile burn season October 1st through February 28th 4-wheel drive vehicles are required and tire chains should be available for all vehicles.

Dependent on snow accumulations, ATV’S, UTV’s, and/or snowmobiles will generally be necessary to access all units. Experience in the area(s) burning piles; is that regular ATV’s and UTV’s are very efficient in up to ½ foot of snow, then placing tracks on the ATV’s and UTV’s enables use in much deeper snow. However, at some point during the winter the snow depth and/or conditions eventually require snowmobiles, snowshoes, or snowcats to get around. The Government assumes no responsibility to provide special maintenance to keep roads open. Use of roads through private property is discouraged. The contractor is responsible for permission to use private roads and for parking on private property.

The contractor may access the units from forest roads indicated on project maps. Some units require the Contractor to walk; road access is to the access point noted on project map, where a walk-in would begin.

The Contractor shall clear any trees or rocks that block public use or administrative use roads needed to access units.

Contractor is authorized to use existing National Forest roads when such use will not cause damage to the roads or National Forest resources. If Contractor’s use of an existing temporary or National Forest system road cannot satisfactorily accommodated without reconstruction, Contractor shall be authorized to use such road upon agreement as to the minimum reconstruction work that is needed.

The Prescribed Fire Map will show existing temporary or permanent roads that for such reasons as limitations in structural capacity, safety, and protection of soil, water, and roads:

(a) May be used only under the restrictive limitations stated therein.

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Road restrictions will be designated by each individual Task Order.

Walk-In Areas: Units identified by the Government as “walk-in” units are either closed to motorized vehicles or may not be accessed by motorized vehicle (including ATVs) unless specifically authorized by the CO in writing, in advance. Contractor requests to access walk-in units by motorized vehicle shall (a) be submitted in advance and in writing, and (b) shall specifically describe the access desired. The Contractor is not authorized to access any walk-in units by motorized vehicle unless the Contractor has received specific written authorization from the Contracting Officer.

Locked Gates. In cases where units are behind locked gates, the Contractor shall close and lock gates after entering or exiting each gate and will be subject to all other restrictions of administrative use. The Contractor shall be permitted to drive from the locked gate to the unit with only the minimum number of vehicles necessary for efficient transport of the crew.

Work Environment The work is performed in a forest and rangeland environment in steep terrain where surfaces may be extremely uneven, rocky, covered with thick tangled vegetation, etc. Temperatures are frequently extreme, both from the weather and from the fire. Smoke and dust conditions are frequently severe.

The normal work shift will be 8-12 hours per day which will fall in the daily rate and/ or full daily rate category, these categories will be identified in the individual task order of what the need is. If required by the Government, work shifts may be increased to a maximum of 16 hours per day, which falls under the maximum daily rate category. The individual task order will state the different rate categories the work will fall under (Minimum Daily Rate <8 hours, Daily Rate 8-10 hours, Full Daily Rate 10-14 hours, and Maximum Daily Rate 14-16 hours). These work shifts can be adjusted based on the prescribed fire activity and workload associated with the prescribed fire. For example, if the individual task order stated the contractor has 3 days under the daily rate and one day they needed the contractor for 12 hours, then for that day the contractor would bump up to the full daily rate. The work schedule, including time on and off shift and workdays, will be established by the Government based on burn day needs. The Government will designate the shift time start and location, normally at the prescribed fire work site. All Contractor personnel shall have the specified PPE and equipment ready to go at the start of the shift. The typical shift is 0800 (8:00 AM) to 2000 (8:00 PM), these shifts can be adjusted per the individual task order. The COR or Government Technical Monitor shall notify the Contractor at the end of every shift what the work activities will be for the following day, if more than day exists on the contract.

Physical Demands -The work requires strenuous physical exertion for extended periods including walking, climbing, chopping, throwing, lifting, pulling and frequently carrying objects weighing fifty (50) pounds or more.

Personnel Requirements and Qualifications – All contract personnel must be qualified for the job/position they are performing according to agency direction found in the “Fire and Aviation Management Qualifications Handbook” (FS-5109.17) and outlined in Personnel Quals Exhibit 1.

Line-Item Descriptions:

Prescribed Fire Modules and Equipment may be ordered by the Government for unit(s) when the Government is conducting prescribed fire and needs assistance in one or more prescribed fire operations. These operations include the following: ignition assistance, holding assistance, burned unit patrol, mop-up of burned unit(s), prescribed fire preparation (pre, during and post) and rehabilitation.

Five (5), Ten (10) or Twenty (20) Prescribed Fire Modules/Crews or a Type II IA Crew – The Prescribed Fire Modules Type 2 (20 person) shall consist of 1 qualified Crew Boss, 2 qualified Squad

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Bosses (FFT-1), and 17 qualified Module Crew Members (FFT-2). Type 2 IA (20 person) shall consist of 1 qualified Crew Boss and 3 ICT5, 60% of crew need to have one or more year’s experience. The Prescribed Fire Modules (10 persons) shall consist of 1 qualified Crew Boss, 2 qualified Squad Bosses (FFT1) and 7 qualified Module Crew Members (FFT2). Prescribed Fire Module (5 person) shall consist of 1 qualified Squad Boss and 4 qualified Module Crew Members (FFT2). Refer to Exhibit 2 Crew Specifications in the in the attachments.

The Prescribed Fire Modules (20 person) shall consist of 1 qualified Crew Boss, 2 qualified Squad Bosses (FFT-1), and 17 qualified Module Crew Members (FFT-2). The Prescribed Fire Modules (10 persons) shall consist on 1 qualified Crew Boss, 2 qualified Squad Bosses (FFT1) and 7 qualified Module Crew Members (FFT2) . Prescribed Fire Module (5 person) shall consist of 1 qualified Squad Boss and 4 qualified Module Crew Members (FFT2). Refer to Personnel Quals Exhibit 1 in the Attachments.

For each Prescribed Fire Module, the Contractor will provide and maintain the clothing and equipment as specified in Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment and the requirements set forth by NWCG (see Personal Protective Equipment Exhibit 20 in the Attachments). At least one operational chainsaw (per 5-person prescribed fire module) with qualified operator shall be available with the prescribed fire module at all times. Contractor shall ensure each Prescribed Fire Module has adequate supplies for the operational period including food, water, saw gas and oil, batteries for radios and headlamps and first aid supplies. All personnel shall have heavy-duty, leather, laced boots with non-skid soles and minimum 8” tops.

All Prescribed Fire Module personnel shall pass the “Work Capacity Fitness Test” at the arduous level (3-mile hike with a 45-pound pack in 45 minutes or less). Copies of the publication titled “Fitness and Work Capacity,” second edition NFES 1956 April 1997, and associated videos can be purchased from the National Interagency Fire Center, 3833 S. Development Avenue, Boise, ID 83705. If requested by the Government, Contractor shall provide proof that employee(s) has/have met this requirement. It will not be up to the government to administer pack tests.

All contractor vehicles will have an inspection prior to commencing operations (see OF-296 Equipment Inspection Checklist Exhibit 19 or 14 depending on type of equipment in the attachments) and a Forest Service Inspector will sign off stating that you meet the minimum criteria, this will also require a contractor signature stating they will correct the deficiencies or noticed the deficiencies or that they have passed the inspection.

Snag Felling operations shall be carried out by a qualified “Type 1” or “C” faller as defined by current NWCG standards. Government may allow a less qualified faller (Type 2 or “B”) when appropriate. Felling in this subitem is for the objectives of human safety and to assist holding and mop-up operations by removing source of spotting and fire spread.

Prescribed Fire Engine – Shall conform to the minimum standards for a Type 7, Type 6, Type 4 or Type 3 Engine (see Water Handling Engines and Tenders Exhibit 2 in the attachments). The Prescribed Fire Engine Crew Type 6 and Type 7 shall consist of 1 qualified engine boss (ENGB) and one engine crew member (FFT-2). The Prescribed Fire Engine Crew Type 4 shall consist of 1 qualified Engine Boss (ENGB) and two engine crew members (FFT-2). The Prescribed Fire Engine Crew Type 3 shall consist of 1 qualified Engine Boss and two engine crew members (FFT-2).

For each Prescribed Fire Engine, the Contractor will provide and maintain the clothing and equipment as specified in Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment (see Personal Protective Equipment Exhibit 20 in the Attachments). Contractor shall ensure each Prescribed Fire Engine has adequate

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All engine crew personnel shall pass the “Work Capacity Fitness Test” at the arduous level (3-mile hike with a 45-pound pack in 45 minutes or less). Copies of the publication titled “Fitness and Work Capacity,” second edition NFES 1956 April 1997, and associated videos can be purchased from the National Interagency Fire Center, 3833 S. Development Avenue, Boise, ID 83705. If requested by the Government, Contractor shall provide proof that employee(s) has/have met this requirement.

The Engines will have an inspection prior to commencing operations (see Engine Checklist, Exhibit 7 in the attachments) and a Forest Service Inspector will sign off stating that you meet the minimum criteria, this will also require a contractor signature stating they will correct the deficiencies or noticed the deficiencies or that they have passed the inspection.

Prescribed Fire Water Tender (Support and Tactical) – The Prescribed Fire Tender shall conform to the minimum standards for all types of Water Tenders (See Water Handling Engines and Tenders Exhibit 2 in the attachments). The Prescribed Fire tender crew shall consist of 1 qualified water tender operator (WTOP). Contractor may be allowed to use 1 trainee at no additional cost to the Government.

For each Prescribed Fire Water Tender, the Contractor will provide and maintain the clothing and equipment as specified in Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment (see Personal Protective Equipment Exhibit 20 in the Attachments) Contractor shall ensure each Prescribed Fire Tender has adequate supplies for the operational period including food, water, vehicle and pump fuel, saw gas and oil, batteries for radios and headlamps and first aid supplies. All personnel shall have heavy-duty, leather, laced boots with non-skid soles and minimum 8” tops.

All crew personnel shall pass the “Work Capacity Fitness Test” at the light level (1-mile hike 15 minutes or less). Copies of the publication titled “Fitness and Work Capacity,” second edition NFES 1956 April 1997, and associated videos can be purchased from the National Interagency Fire Center, 3833 S. Development Avenue, Boise, ID 83705. If requested by the Government, the Contractor shall provide proof that employee(s) has/have met this requirement.

The Water Tenders will have an inspection prior to commencing operations (see Support Water Tender and Tactical Water Tender Checklist, Exhibits 9/10 in the attachments) and a Forest Service Inspector will sign off stating that you meet the minimum criteria, this will also require a contractor signature stating they will correct the deficiencies or noticed the deficiencies or that they have passed the inspection.

Prescribed Fire Dozer/Excavator with Operator and Transport (All Types)– The Prescribed Fire Dozer/Excavator shall conform to the minimum standards for all types of Dozers/Excavators (Heavy Equipment Dozers Excavators Exhibit 3, in the attachments). The dozer/excavator operator shall consist of a minimum of 1 qualified Dozer Operator (DZOP) or 1 excavator operator must have the annual RT-130 firefighter refresher training including fire shelters, possess a valid CDL Driver’s License, a state issued identification card or License.

For each Prescribed Fire Dozer/Excavator, the Contractor will provide and maintain the clothing and equipment as specified in Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment (see Personal Protective Equipment in the Attachments). Contractor shall ensure each Prescribed Fire Dozer has adequate supplies for the operational period including food, water, equipment and pump fuel, batteries for radios and headlamps and first aid supplies. All personnel shall have heavy-duty, leather, laced boots

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The Prescribed Fire Dozer/Excavator must be rated at a minimum of 65 horsepower, the front blade shall be a minimum of 8 feet in width and be hydraulically raised and lowered. The Prescribed Fire Dozer will be permitted to operate off system roads and skid trails, as necessary to accomplish prescribed fire objectives. The Prescribed Fire Dozer with Operator and Transport shall be provided by the contractor as “wet”. Contractor will provide all fuel, oils, required maintenance, flaggers, Permits at no additional cost to the Government.

The Dozers and Excavators will have an inspection prior to commencing operations (see Dozer and Excavator Checklists, Exhibits 6 and 12 in the attachments) and a Forest Service Inspector will sign off stating that you meet the minimum criteria, this will also require a contractor signature stating they will correct the deficiencies or noticed the deficiencies or that they have passed the inspection.

Any type of transport may be used to transport the dozer/excavator if it meets all DOT requirements and is capable of maneuvering on all forest roads (Exhibit 11 Checklist).

Prescribed Fire Heavy Equipment with Water Handling Capabilities Pumpercats/Skidgens with Operator and Transport (Pumpercats/Skidgens (including soft track) -All Types) The Prescribed Fire Dozer/Excavator shall conform to the minimum standards for all types of Dozers/Excavators (Heavy Equipment Water Skidgens Pumpercats, Exhibit 4 in the attachments). The Prescribed Fire Dozer Pumpercats/Skidgens shall consist of a minimum of 1 qualified Dozer Operator (DZOP) or Skidgens operators must have the annual RT-130 firefighter refresher training including fire shelters, possess a valid CDL Driver’s License, a state issued identification card or License.

For each Prescribed Fire Dozer (Pumpercats)/Skidgens and/or (with soft track), the Contractor will provide and maintain the clothing and equipment as specified in Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment (see Personal Protective Equipment Exhibit 20 in the Attachments). Contractor shall ensure each Prescribed Fire Dozer (Pumpercats)/Skidgens and/or (with soft track) has adequate supplies for the operational period including food, water, equipment and pump fuel, batteries for radios and headlamps and first aid supplies. All personnel shall have heavy-duty, leather, laced boots with non-skid soles and minimum 8” tops.

The Prescribed Fire Dozer (Pumpercats)/Skidgens and/or (with soft track) must be rated at a minimum of 65 horsepower, the front blade shall be a minimum of 8 feet in width and be hydraulically raised and lowered. The Prescribed Fire Dozer (Pumpercats)/Skidgens and/or (with soft track) will be permitted to operate off system roads and skid trails, as necessary to accomplish prescribed fire objectives. The Prescribed Fire Dozer with Operator and Transport shall be provided by the contractor as “wet”. Contractor will provide all fuel, oils, required maintenance, flaggers, Permits at no additional cost to the Government.

The Dozers (Pumpercats)/Skidgens and/or (with soft track) will have an inspection prior to commencing operations (see Pumpercats and Skidgens Checklists, Exhibit 8 and 14 in the attachments) and a Forest Service Inspector will sign off stating that you meet the minimum criteria, this will also require a contractor signature stating they will correct the deficiencies or noticed the deficiencies or that they have passed the inspection.

Any type of transport may be used to transport the dozer (Pumpercats)/Skidgens and/or (with soft track) if it meets all DOT requirements and is capable of maneuvering on all forest roads.

Fuel Tender with Operator (All Types) – The government may order fuel tenders to support the prescribed fire burning operations, when ordered this resource will be close to the burn unit as possible but

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The Fuel Tenders will have an inspection prior to commencing operations (see Fuel Tender Checklist, Exhibit 13 in the attachments) and a Forest Service Inspector will sign off stating that you meet the minimum criteria, this will also require a contractor signature stating they will correct the deficiencies or noticed the deficiencies or that they have passed the inspection.

Air Curtain Burning or Production of Biochar (All Types). Contractors do not have to have fire experience or prescribed fire experience in order to meet this need.

Air curtain burning or production of biochar includes the work necessary to incinerate piles or concentrations of woody fuel in an air curtain burner or to convert these fuels into biochar. Individual Task Orders will specify whether air curtain burner or biochar kiln shall be supplied and/or operated by the Contractor or the Government.

This work activity may require the use of equipment to load biomass into the incinerator or kiln and/or transport of biomass material to a suitable burn site.

Additional fire protection measures and seasonal limitations may also be required. Task Orders will identify specifications for air curtain burning or production of biochar. Use of Personal Protective Equipment is needed. Please provide the types of burners that your company has and what package does it come with i.e. Tigercat Carbonator 6050 Air Burner, Type 2 Water Tender, Type 2 Excavator, Skidder and 3 operators etc.

Ex End Result Specs:

Slash at disposal sites, landings and that exceeds 10 tons per acre within 100 feet of designated road systems shall be reduced by chipping and removal from NFS land or incinerated in a contained air curtain burner.

An in woods incinerator with a minimum production rate of 28 tons/day and located at a centralized location where material is brought to the incinerator or 10 tons/day and maintains the ability to relocate within a unit may be utilized. Each curtain burner location will maintain a minimum clearance of 30’ from existing vegetation and have a minimum 6’ clearance around the base of the burner of flammable material.

Waste material may be spread over disturbed areas or stockpiled as designated in task orders or as agreed

to. Alternatively, it may be made available for removal from National Forest Lands by the contractor for disposal.

Considerations: Towable air curtain burners burn material on the ground contained within a firebox.

Tigercat Carbonator tracked incinerator requires 3,000-5,000 gallons of water daily.

All resources and equipment must meet the Personnel Qualifications Exhibit 1.

Contingency Plan (Prescribed Fire Burn Plan- Element 17) A Contingency Plan is included in the Burn Plan and Incident Action Plan and will be read and followed by the contractor. The US Forest Service will provide contingency resources (unless you are one of the contingency resources), on a daily basis, as specified in the Burn Plan. Each individual task order will specify the contingency resource being on-site or off site (30 minutes away and not on the prescribed fire but will be staged on the Forest/District).

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Contingency Resources – The Government may order prescribed fire modules, engines, tenders, dozers, excavators, Pumpercats, and Skidgens, to be available to respond and assist with prescribed burning operations. When ordered for contingency, resources will have to be on the prescribed burn site within 30 minutes, (unless individual task orders states that you will be required to be onsite) but must be able to arrive on the day before the scheduled prescribed fire or unless another location is mutually agreed upon as outlined in the individual task order. The Government’s order will state the start time of contingency availability. Contractor will be paid at 75% of the Minimum Daily Rate, Daily Rate, Median Daily Rate, Full Daily Rate, or Maximum Daily Rate if acting as a contingency. The 75% will depend on what category the contract specifies. For example, if the contract stated the government needed a Type 6 engine as a contingency resource and wanted the work shift for that contingency resource to be at the Maximum Daily Rate, the government would pay the contractor 75% of that rate. If the contractor responds to the prescribed fire or is asked to do anything other than stage (on-site or off-site within 30 minutes), the Maximum Daily Rate would be paid for the entire shift worked.

Performance Standards for Resources and Equipment:

Should the Contractor (1) fail to provide the ordered services; (2) quit work early or leave work before being released, or (3) fail to complete the project as specified in the Daily Shift Plan Objectives, the task order may be considered in default. Payment will be made for work completed.

Optional Items- can be for extending the number of days for resources or equipment. This will be based on a minimum, daily, median, full or maximum daily rates and will be outline in the individual task order.

At the briefing, the Government will provide the Contractor with the following:

a. Applicable prescribed burn unit maps with previously identified boundaries, applicable road numbers or names, critical holding points and locations specifying where work is to be completed, such as, fire line construction that will be provided to Contractor key personnel.

b. A copy of the Incident Action Plan will be provided to the contractor if assigned to the prescribed burn or acting as a contingency resource.

c. Briefing will happen daily on Prescribed Fire Plan and Objectives, Standards, and Assignments for ignition, holding, contingency, patrol and mop-up or prescribed fire preparation.

d. Communications instructions and chain of command.

e. Identification of any priorities.

f. Safety concerns and issues.

g. Target Completion Time, anticipated length of shift.

Performance Standards

Resources and Equipment must meet the specifications as outlined in Exhibits 1-5. All equipment must be inspected by government personnel. Inspections of equipment will be mandatory prior to the use of the equipment and must meet the standard. Exhibits 6-14 are Inspection Checklists that will be used by government

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Clezie, Steve -FS On or off site within 30 minutes personnel. Time will be filled out by Crew Time Reports, OF-288’s, and Shift Tickets, these will be submitted to the COR Daily.

Ignition Assistance: This prescribed fire operation involves the direct igniting of fuels, usually with a drip torch.

Ignition assistance by the Contractor shall be from crew members from the Two and Five-Person Crew Modules. When the Government is ordering Prescribed Fire Modules to assist in ignition operations, the Government will provide Prescribed Fire Burn Boss, Firing Boss, Holding Specialist, drip torches and ignition fuel. The Government may also provide crew members. The Contractor’s crew supervisor shall maintain contact at all times with the Firing Boss through mutually agreed upon communications system.

Holding Assistance: This prescribed fire operation can involve any of the Prescribed Fire Modules. Holding operations shall be conducted in accordance with the prescribed fire plan. Relocation of personnel and equipment may be required as ignition and burnout progress. The Contractor’s crew supervisor shall recognize the need for and make such relocations, dependent upon on-site weather and fire conditions.

Extinguish any fire outside the fire line of the unit, or unit boundary, and promptly report this to the COR at the site. A fire line shall be constructed completely around any fire, slopover, or spot fire outside the primary unit boundary. The minimum shall be a fire line scraped to mineral soil 18 inches in width with all overhanging material cleared for three feet on either side, and six feet overhead.

Do not fell any reserved trees or snags which may have fire in them without approval from the COR.

Mop-up shall be performed in accordance with the Mop-Up and Patrol section.

Patrol Assistance: The prescribed fire operation can involve Crew Modules or Engine Modules or a combination of both. Patrol includes checking previously burned units for visible smokes or hot spots and the areas surrounding the previously burned units for spot fires or slopovers and taking mop-up actions as defined in the Shift Plan for that day. The Contractor’s crew supervisor shall maintain contact at all times with the Government representative through a mutually agreed upon communications system. Patrol shall be conducted in accordance with Section 5.8.

Mop-Up Assistance: This prescribed fire operation can involve any of the Prescribed Fire Modules. Mop-up operations shall be conducted as outlined in the individual task order. The Contractor and the COR/Government Technical Monitor review the plan daily to ensure validity of plan, adequacy of assigned resources and timely completion of work.

Acceptable Quality Levels

Performance standards will be measured in accordance with Acceptable Quality Levels for prescribed burn understory and mop-up, hand/mechanical pile burn and Jackpot burn depending on the assigned duties of the module or equipment.

Acceptance of ignitions and holding assistance will be made by the COR, if the Contractor is in compliance with the specifications for satisfactory ignition and holding.

Acceptance for mop-up or patrol will be based upon the results of an infra-red scan revealing no burning material, if requested by the Contractor or the Government, or by visual inspection by the Government.

Method of Surveillance/Assessments

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The COR will be on site during burning operations (ignition and holding). The Contractor's activity will be monitored throughout the operation for compliance with the prescribed fire plan, daily shift plan, and that objectives for resources, prescribed fire, and smoke management are being met.

100% inspection of the designated mop-up areas will be made by the Government either visually and/or with infrared-scan equipment to ensure that all burning material has been detected. The Contractor shall extinguish any burning material detected before final acceptance is made. Compliance with the Prescribed Fire Plan and Incident Action Plan will be required unless concurrence is obtained from the COR prior to deviating from the plan.

The Government will inspect patrol and mop-up operations to determine compliance with the required mop-up standards for compliance with all specifications as outlined in the individual task order.

Incentives (+/-) Any action will be in accordance with Incentives for prescribed burn understory and mop-up, hand/mechanical pile burn and Jackpot burns depending on the assigned duties of the module or equipment.

Line-Item Work Factors- (Crew Modules and/or Equipment)

Burn Plans – All burn plans will be prepared and could be provided by the Government, depending on what role the contractor is filling. The burn plan will include a completed project Complexity and Risk analysis, a copy of the Silvicultural prescription for the treatment area, and desired objectives.

The contractor will be provided a copy of the Prescribed Fire Incident Action Plan and will be briefed who and where they will be working.

The resource or equipment that is ordered needs to review the IAP or burn plan prior to arriving on one of Region 4 Forests. Individual task orders will set this standard.

Prescribed Burning/Burning Activities – The Contractor shall be responsible for any preparatory work such as cleaning firelines, actions necessary to protect sensitive features, or maintaining open travel routes during the project. If working a single resource contractor shall follow agency guidance and policy with the prescribed fire.

It is the Contractor’s responsibility to monitor all units and to determine when a unit is in prescription and all contract requirements have been met, and to request permission to burn. The Forest Service will independently monitor the units and/or local weather patterns to assure that burn objectives can be met and risk is manageable. If more than one unit is in prescription and ready to burn, the Forest Service reserves the right to establish priorities.

Once ignition is authorized by the Agency Administrator and Burn Boss, the Contractor could be responsible for taking and documenting on-site weather readings, on an hourly basis, until ignition of the unit is completed. All weather data collected by the Contractor shall be given to the COR/Government Technical Monitor, or burn boss on a daily basis, which shall be given to the Forest Service once the unit is complete.

The COR, Government Technical Monitor or the Burn Boss will make the final decision to begin ignition on any given unit, based on adequate personnel and equipment on site, smoke clearances for the respective state: California (H-T Only), Idaho, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming, regional fire restrictions, prescribed burn plan parameters, current local fire weather and fuel conditions, predicted long range whether and fire conditions, and/or availability of contingency resources. The Government representative may cease ignitions at any time if any of the resource parameters or objectives are not being met.

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The Contractor shall continually patrol and promptly report to the COR/Government Technical Monitor, verbally or by radio, any spots or slop overs and take immediate steps to contain and extinguish them. The Contractor shall flag these areas as well.

The COR, Government Technical Monitor or the Burn Boss will have final authority on all matters concerning ignition patterns, rate of ignition and/or stopping of ignition.

If the Forest Service requires the Contractor to stop ignition before a unit is complete, the Contractor will continue patrol for any spots or slop overs and take immediate steps to contain and extinguish them. In addition, the Contractor will meet mop-up requirements on the completed portion of the unit.

Aerial ignition and ignition by remote methods shall NOT be used or approved for use for contractors. This will be completed by the government.

Live and dead standing timber within and adjacent to the designated units shall be left standing unless approved in writing by COR/Government Technical Monitor, or unless personnel safety is immediately threatened.

Work shall be accomplished with the least possible damage to the residual stand and soil. If Contractor operations cause excessive damage, the COR/Government Technical Monitor shall require the Contractor to alter operations to prevent the occurrence of such damage.

Escape Burn Guidelines and Procedure - If, in the judgment of the COR, Burn Boss or the Government Technical Monitor a slopover that occurs during ignition or mop-up cannot be contained with the personnel and equipment identified in the Contingency Plan, Element 17 of the Prescribed Fire Plan, the Burn Boss will follow the procedures outlined in the Wildfire Declaration, Element 18 of the Prescribed Fire Plan. Under this condition, the Contractor shall take immediate action to control, suppress, and mop up the escaped fire. The Contractor and crew(s) shall work under the direct supervision of the Government and continue working until released by the Government. The COR, Burn Boss or Government Technical Monitor will notify the responsible dispatch center.

Treatment specifications for this factor are determined by the task order. The task order will specify the season of treatment, required environmental conditions, treatment objective, tolerable deviations, holding and management requirements.

Qualifications for contractor and subordinates will meet PMS 310-1 requirements and FSM 5140/FSH 5109.17. As per policy outlined in the Interagency Standards for Fire and Fire Aviation Operation January 2024 NFES 2724 or most recent version the government Contracting Officer Representative or Government Technical Monitor must be on-site to ensure prescribed fire objectives are being met and the terms of the contract are adhered to.

Forest Service will provide an annually authorized burn plan that contractor will be required adhere to, if the contractor is the sole entity preforming the burn, otherwise the contractor will follow agency burn personnel for guidance and policy.

Clearance to Burn (Understory/Broadcast/Hand-Mechanical Burn/Jackpot) - The Government will notify the Contractor via telephone or direct communications at or before 0800 hours on the day of the proposed ignition of smoke management conditions and any updated weather forecasts that would cancel the burning. The Government will grant final approval to conduct burning. Approval is

Attachment #1 Solicitation No.: 1240LS25R0001 based on the Government verifying: 1) unit fuel and weather conditions are within Prescribed Fire Plan parameters and prescribed fire and resource objectives are attainable; 2) Prescribed Fire Plan parameters and objectives for smoke management are attainable based on smoke management instructions and forecast, and weather forecasts for proposed burn date and time; and 3) successful completion of the Go/No-Go Checklist and the test fire.

During ignition operations, the Contractor's crew supervisor shall maintain contact with the Government representative through mutually agreed upon communications system at all times.

Conduct holding operations in accordance with the prescribed fire plan. Relocation of personnel and equipment may be required as ignition and burnout progress. The Contractor's crew supervisor shall recognize the need for and make such relocations, dependent upon on-site weather and fire conditions.

Prescribed Burning Types:

Broadcast and Understory Burning and Mop-up: The burning season for hand piles for Idaho, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming is generally between October through December. However, conditions permitting burning may occur at any time from late September through June. Major control problems can occur during a period of frontal passage and strong wind conditions. Close attention to weather forecasts and securing and patrolling of previously burned units is common practice to eliminate any fire spread from burned piles or escaped burns outside unit boundaries.

Performance Standards:

All prescribed fire operations shall be initiated only when a Prescribed Fire Plan has been approved and signed by the prescribed fire plan preparer, Fire Management Officer, Technical Reviewer, and Agency Administrator. All elements of the plan shall be followed unless a deviation has been approved in advance by the COR. The Contractor shall conduct a pre-burn crew briefing, as prepared in the Plan.

Extinguish any fire outside the fire line of the unit, or unit boundary, and promptly report this to the COR at the site. A fire line shall be constructed completely around any fire, slop-over, or spot fire outside the primary unit boundaries. The minimum shall be a fire line scraped to mineral soil 18 inches in width with all overhanging combustible material cleared for three feet on either side, and six feet overhead.

Do not fell any reserved trees or snags which may have fire in them without approval of the COR.

Mop-up shall be performed in accordance the Mop-Up and Patrol section.

Restoration - After ignition and mop-up, all water bars shall be restored to a properly functioning condition.

Acceptable Quality Levels - 100% Compliance with the Prescribed Fire Plan and Daily Shift Plan will be required unless concurrence is obtained from the COR prior to deviating from the plan.

Method of Surveillance/Assessments - The COR will be on site during burning operations (ignition and holding). The Contractor's activity will be monitored throughout the operation for compliance with the prescribed fire plan, daily shift plan, and that objectives for resources, prescribed fire, and smoke management are being met.

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100% inspection of the designated mop-up areas will be made by the Government either visually and/or with infrared-scan equipment to ensure that all burning material has been detected. The Contractor shall extinguish any burning material detected before final acceptance is made.

Compliance with the Prescribed Fire Plan and Daily Shift Plan will be required unless concurrence is obtained from the COR prior to deviating from the plan.

The Government will inspect patrol and mop-up operations to determine compliance with the required mop-up standards for compliance with all specifications in the Mop-Up and Patrol section.

Incentives (+/-) A notice of noncompliance or a notice to stop work will be issued for all deviations from the Prescribed Fire Plan not previously approved by the COR.

Hand and Machine Pile Burning and Mop-Up:

Performance Standards:

All prescribed fire operations shall be initiated only when a Prescribed Fire Plan has been approved and signed by the prescribed fire plan preparer, Fire Management Officer, Technical Reviewer, and Agency Administrator. All elements of the plan shall be followed unless a deviation has been approved in advance by the COR.

During ignition operations, the Contractor’s crew supervisor shall maintain contact at all times with the Government representative through mutually-agreed-upon communications system.

Holding typically is not necessary when piles are burned during winter conditions. Conduct holding operations as necessary in accordance with the prescribed fire plan. Relocation of personnel and equipment may be required as ignition and burnout progress. The Contractor's crew supervisor or equipment operator shall recognize the need for and make such relocations, dependent upon on-site weather and fire conditions.

Extinguish any fire outside the fire line of the unit, or unit boundary, and promptly report this to the COR at the site. A fire line shall be constructed completely around fire inside the unit actively spreading away from piles, slop-over, and/or spot fires outside the primary unit boundaries. The minimum shall be a fire line scraped to mineral soil 18 inches in width with all overhanging combustible material cleared for 3 feet on either side, and 6 feet overhead.

Do not fell any reserved trees which may have fire in them without written approval of the COR.

Mop-up shall be performed in accordance with the Mop-Up and Patrol section.

Acceptable Quality Levels - A minimum of 95% of all piles shall be ignited. Stoke each pile until at least 75 to 90 percent of each pile is consumed. Individual Task Orders can adjust this standard. Units with a high tree cover and pile density shall be burned in stages to reduce crown scorch.

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