Attachment 1 - PWS for Land Appraisal.pdf

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Performance Work Statement Appraisal Services for Oracle Extension Lode Claim-Culver Land Purchase

General Information

1.0 General

This is a non-personal services contract to provide land appraisal services to the Forest Service Chugach National Forest (CNF), Alaska. The Forest Service CNF requires appraisal services for an Oracle Extension Lode Claim-Culver Land Purchase. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

2.0 Purpose

The purpose of this contract is to appraise approximately 19.99 acres of undeveloped and unoccupied land belonging to The Culver Revocable Declaration of Trust. The land comprises sloping mountainous terrain covered with grass and shrub vegetation.

3.0 Description of Services

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, management, tools, materials, equipment, facilities, transportation, and other items and non-personal services necessary to provide land appraisal services to the Forest Service Chugach National Forest. Services shall include a site inspection and the submission of a complete final appraisal report for an Oracle Extension Lode Claim-Culver Land Purchase. The Contractor shall provide services in accordance with (IAW) this Performance Work Statement (PWS), and all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

4.0 Place of Performance

The work shall be performed in Southcentral, Alaska. The property is located approximately 12 miles northwest of Moose Pass (within the Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area of the Chugach National Forest) and one mile west of the Seward Highway (between Milepost 43 and 44).

5.0 Period of Performance

The period of performance shall be from Date of Award until 31 December 2026.

6.0 Contract Type

The Government will award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Stand-Alone, Service Contract. Performance shall be made only as authorized by the contract.

7.0 Government Regular Working Hours

The Government's regular working hours are Monday through Friday from 0700 to 1700 (AKT), except federal holidays or when the Government installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed closings.

8.0 Federal Observed Holidays

When a federal holiday occurs on a Saturday, federal employees are normally granted the previous Friday as the holiday observance. When a federal holiday occurs on a Sunday, federal employees are normally granted the following Monday as the holiday observance. Below is the list of recognized federal holidays:

Federal Holidays New Year’s Day (January) Juneteenth Day (June) Veteran’s Day (November) Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday (January) Independence Day (July) Thanksgiving Day (November) President’s Day (February) Labor Day (September) Christmas Day (December)

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Memorial Day (May) Columbus Day (October)

9.0 Contractor Key Personnel

Contract Manager: The Contractor shall provide a Contract Manager and designated alternate, as applicable, who has full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to this contract. The Contract Manager or alternate shall be available during the Government's regular working hours.

Quality Control Representative: The Contractor shall provide a Quality Control Representative who shall be responsible for the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure services are performed IAW the PWS. The Quality Control Representative shall implement and maintain full compliance of the QCP throughout the contract period.

Alaska State Licensed Certified General Appraiser: The Contractor shall provide an appraiser with the following specialized qualifications and expertise:

Professional Certification: Appraiser shall hold an Alaska State Certified General Appraisal License that ensures they meet the rigorous standards set by the Alaska Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers. This guarantees their competency in handling complex appraisal assignments.

Compliance with Standards: Appraiser shall be trained to adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), the Forest Service Appraisal Handbook (FSH 5409.12), and the Uniform Standards for Federal Land Acquisition (UASFLA, also known as Yellow Book), which is essential for producing credible and legally compliant appraisal reports.

Specialized Knowledge: Appraiser shall have the expertise in appraising land, including remote or unique properties. This is crucial for accurate valuation, which impacts decision-making in land purchases, sales, or management.

AK Regulatory Requirements: Appraiser shall be licensed and certified to ensure the appraisal process meets state and federal regulations.

10.0 Government Key Personnel

Contracting Officer (CO): The CO is the only person with the authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts;

make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government; and legally bind the Government. The CO shall ensure that the Contractor receives impartial, fair, and equitable treatment under this contract. The CO shall determine and document the final assessment of the Contractor's performance in the Government’s past performance tracking system.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): A COR may be assigned to this contract to monitor all technical aspects and assist in contract administration. The COR may be authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communication with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract;

issue written interpretations of technical requirements (without increasing or decreasing contract scope), including Government drawings designs, and specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notify both the CO and Contractor of deficiencies; and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the contract.

11.0 Post-Award Conference and Periodic Progress Meetings

The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The CO and/or COR shall meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the CO will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues.

12.0 Inspection and Acceptance

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The designated COR will act as the representative of the CO for purposes of inspection and acceptance of services to ensure compliance with the terms, conditions, and specifications of the subject contract. The COR has no authority to make any changes to the terms and conditions of the contract.

13.0 Invoicing and Payment

All Contractor invoices shall be submitted via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) using contract line item numbers (CLINs). The Contractor shall be required to establish account(s), access method(s), log-in(s), and necessary training in order to submit invoices through IPP. Invoices not submitted via IPP shall not be accepted or paid.

14.0 Travel

The Contractor shall be responsible for all travel to and from the work site. The Contractor will only be able to access the property either on foot or by air, as the property is reachable only via a remote wilderness hiking trail. Access to the property shall be arranged with the COR and the property owner.

Security and Safety Requirements

15.0 Security

The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property and information provided to the Contractor for Contractor use under this contract.

16.0 Access to Government Facilities

The Contractor shall coordinate all Contractor personnel access to Government facilities with the COR at least 10 calendar days prior to any scheduled visit. Only Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall have access to Government facilities. If no coordination is made, access will be denied. Contractor personnel entering Government facilities shall abide by all security regulations.

Technical Requirements

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, management, tools, materials, equipment, facilities, transportation, and other items and non-personal services necessary to provide land appraisal services to the Forest Service Chugach National Forest. Services shall include a site inspection and the submission of a complete final appraisal report for an Oracle Extension Lode Claim-Culver Land Purchase.

17.0 Outline of Services:

The project consists of one appraisal report for the property specified in Section 24.0. For the purposes of these specifications, any appraisal report will need to be prepared IAW the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (UASFLA), and the Forest Service Appraisal Handbook (FSH 5409.12). The report shall provide an opinion of market value for the estate to be appraised and shall conform to the editions of USPAP, published by The Appraisal Foundation, current as of the date of the report, as well as UASFLA (2016 Edition) and the FSH 5409.12 (2021 Edition). The contract appraiser may be provided a pre-determined date of value for the entire project; otherwise, the date of the value estimate shall be the last date the contract appraiser inspected the appraised property.

18.0 State of Alaska Certification:

The Contractor shall obtain a current Alaska State Certified General Appraisal License or courtesy license prior to start of performance.

19.0 Application of These Specifications

These technical specifications reflect the standards for the appraisal of property to be acquired or conveyed by the Forest Service. Unless defined for the contract appraiser in the assignment, the specifications require the contract appraiser to analyze and determine the larger parcel. If it is determined that the estate to be appraised contains multiple larger parcels, the contract appraiser shall consult with the COR and CO for possible additional direction.

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20.0 UASFLA and USPAP Conflicts

Conflicts between UASFLA and USPAP are minimal. When there is conflict, UASFLA takes precedence. It may be necessary to invoke the Jurisdictional Exception Rule to USPAP to meet certain standards of the UASFLA. Invocation of the Jurisdictional Exception Rule should never be invoked lightly and must include citation of the over-riding Federal policy, rule, or regulation that requires it. Any jurisdictional exceptions not specifically cited in the UASFLA shall be discussed with the assigned COR and CO.

21.0 Comprehensive Review

Federal law requires review of all appraisals by a qualified review appraiser to assure they meet applicable appraisal requirements, including those in UASFLA, Forest Service policy, and these specifications. Compliance with USPAP will also be reviewed. Findings of deficiency shall be discussed and corrections requested once the appraisal report has been delivered. A value estimate is acceptable for agency use only after the assigned staff review appraiser has approved the appraisal report (FSM 5411).

22.0 Freedom of Information Act

Freedom of Information Act provisions may result in the release of all or part of the appraisal report to the public. Prepare the report so that:

Analytical methods and techniques are explained (in so far as possible) in a manner understandable to the public, as well as the reviewer.

If providers of information request confidentiality, this information is not included in the report. Confidential information shall be made available to the COR and CO upon request but shall not be incorporated in a Forest Service system of records.

23.0 Client and Client Confidentiality

The appraiser has an obligation of confidentiality to the client. Appraisers are to receive and discuss appraisal instructions from the COR and CO only. The appraiser is not to provide appraisal information, analyses, or opinions of value to any party (owner, nongovernmental organization (NGO) representatives, or National Forest staff) before the appraisal has been reviewed and approved for Forest Service use by the COR/Review Appraiser. Inappropriate discussions with third party facilitators, property owners, or the release of appraisal information to unauthorized parties jeopardizes the appraisal process and will be considered a violation of the contract for appraisal services.

24.0 Appraisal Specifications

The following specifications required by the Forest Service are in addition to those set forth in USPAP (Current Edition), UASFLA (2016 Edition) and the Forest Service Appraisal Handbook (FSH5409.12 (2021 Edition)).

Examination Notice: The Contractor shall provide the property owner and the COR 10 days advance notice of the examination date and shall give the owner, or the designated representative, and the COR an opportunity to accompany the contract appraiser during the inspection of the property. These notices shall be documented in the contract appraiser’s transmittal letter of the appraisal report. The contract appraiser shall certify that the contract appraiser has personally visited the appraised property and all the comparable transactions used in the comparative analyses.

Site Inspection: The Contractor shall certify that the contract appraiser has personally visited the appraised property and all the comparable transactions used in the comparative analyses. It is not the contract appraiser’s responsibility to provide transportation to the landowner or other representatives who may go on the site inspection.

Appraisal Report: The Contractor shall make a detailed field inspection of the subject property as identified in the appraisal assignment letter and conduct as many investigations and studies as necessary to derive sound conclusions to prepare the appraisal report.

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Assignment Specifications: If it is determined that the estate to be appraised contains multiple larger parcels, the Contractor shall stop work and consult with the COR and CO for possible additional direction.

Report Format: Shall be in the Yellow Book §2.3. Any questions as to their applicability shall be addressed to the

COR.

Appraiser’s Certification: In addition to the requirements of USPAP and the Yellow Book, the Appraiser shall include the value conclusion, the date of value, applicable hypothetical conditions, and extraordinary assumptions in the certification above a signature and date. Appraisers not meeting Forest Service qualifications shall not sign a certification.

Inspection Notice: The appraiser shall provide the parties advance notice of the inspection date and shall give the parties, or their designated representative(s), an opportunity to accompany the appraiser during the inspection of the Subject Property. These notices shall be documented in the transmittal letter accompanying the appraisal report.

Statement of Assumptions and Limiting Conditions: Since all appraisal reports submitted to the Forest Service become the property of the United States and may be used for any legal and proper purpose, any statement or limiting condition that limits the distribution of the appraisal report is not allowed. Do not use unauthorized extraordinary assumptions or hypothetical conditions without written direction from the COR.

Highest and Best Use: Conduct sufficient depth of market analysis to provide a credible opinion of highest and best use considering the complexity of the assignment and the volatility of the market. Avoid vague highest and best use conclusions such as investment, speculation, and other ambiguous uses that do not define likely physically adaptable uses for the Subject Property. The mere presence of minerals or other resources in a property does not allow the appraiser to forego a careful analysis of highest and best use (discussed in Section

4.3 of the Yellow Book). “The mere adaptability of [a mineral] deposit to a use does not establish a market.”

Federal courts require “a showing of some sort of market, poor or good, great or small, for the commodity in question before the quantity and price of the commodity or substance may . . . be used as a factor in the expert’s opinion . . . .” Market value cannot be predicated upon potential uses that are speculative and conjectural.

Scope of the Project Rule: If there is a question relating to the existence of a Federal Project, the Contractor shall rely upon agency counsel to determine the existence of a Project. A Federal Project is not believed to exist for this appraisal assignment.

o Discuss unusual circumstances that precluded on-the-ground inspection with the COR prior to completion of the appraisal report.

Client of the Appraisal: The Forest Service.

o Communication Protocol: Primary communication with the Contractor shall be with the COR and the CO.

It is anticipated that the Contractor’s communication with the property owner (The Culver Revocable Declaration of Trust) and the Forest Service Chugach National Forest will be required to collect primary data related to the Subject Property and comparable market information. All communication by or with the Contractor shall be copied to the COR and CO. Day-to-day communication with the Contractor and monitoring of the work shall be performed by the COR. Release of the appraisal to the Forest Service will occur after the appraisal has been reviewed and approved for agency use. As stated in FSM 5410.71.5, “The unauthorized release of an appraisal report prior to completion of review will invalidate its use in supporting an Agency action.” The Contractor SHALL NOT provide, transmit, or otherwise communicate assignment results to anyone other than the COR and CO without the express written direction of the COR and CO.

Intended Users: The intended users of the appraisal report include the Forest Service Chugach National Forest

(CNF) Supervisor, Alaska Regional Office Lands staff, and USDA Office of General Counsel.

Property Owner:

The Culver Revocable Declaration of Trust 6352 Lake Shore Drive

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San Diego, CA 92119 blregas@icloud.com 619-987-5079

Intended Use: The intended use of the appraisal is to assist the Forest Service in the negotiation of a potential purchase of the Subject Property.

Definition of Market Value for Acquisition Appraisals: “Market value is the amount in cash, or on terms reasonably equivalent to cash, for which in all probability the property would have sold on the effective date of value, after a reasonable exposure time on the open competitive market, from a willing and reasonably knowledgeable seller to a willing and reasonably knowledgeable buyer, with neither acting under any compulsion to buy or sell, giving due consideration to all available economic uses of the property” (UASFLA 1.2.4). This definition makes no linkage between the opinion of market value and exposure time. A specific exposure time shall not be cited in an appraisal report prepared under UASFLA standards. The appraiser may invoke the Jurisdictional Exception Rule to avoid a violation of USPAP standards, which may be interpreted to require the development of a specific exposure time.

Suggested language for the Jurisdictional Exception follows: The Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions provide that the appraiser shall not link an opinion of market value to a specific exposure time. This is contrary to Standards Rule 1-2(c) of the 2020-2021 edition of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and is considered a Jurisdictional Exception.

Date of Value: The date of value shall be the last date the appraiser inspected the Subject Property, unless otherwise instructed in writing by the COR.

Legal Descriptions: Oracle Extension Lode Claim Mineral Survey No 1539, according to Record of Survey Plat titled Boundary Retracement of Mineral Survey No. 1539 and 1592 recorded as Plat No. 90-14RS, Seward Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska.

(Sections 13 and 14, Township 6 North, Range 2 West, Seward Meridian, Alaska)

Subject Property Rights to be Appraised: All rights, title, and interest in and to approximately 19.99 acres land belonging to The Culver Revocable Declaration of Trust, with no reservations except as outlined in the First American Title Report (Attachment 7).

Additional Outstanding Rights, Encumbrances, or Unauthorized Occupancies: Additional outstanding rights, encumbrances, or unauthorized occupancies by all known and unknown parties uncovered during the appraisal process are to be brought to the attention of the COR and CO prior to submitting the report.

Legal Access: Legal access to the subject property is via a small trail, which is accessed by a trail head located along the Seward Highway between mileposts 43 and 44.

Buildings/Site Improvements: Forest Service files do not have record of any recent buildings or site improvements. However, there could be historic sites. The Contractor is advised to check with the Subject Property Owner/Representative to verify.

Trespass/Encroachments: Based upon the Certificate of Inspection and Possession on file there are no known encroachments. The appraiser is advised to contact the Subject Property Owner/Representative to verify.

Archaeological, Endangered Species, and Other Technical Reports: A Forest Service Mineral Report has not been prepared.

25.0 Phases During Performance

Upon the completion of one phase remaining contract time shall not be carried forward.

PHASE 1 – Initial Appraisal Report:

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o The COR or Government Appraiser shall review the initial appraisal report and submit to the Contractor a list of deficiencies, if any, found in the report.

PHASE 2 – Appraisal Report Revisions:

o The Contractor shall correct any deficiencies found in the initial appraisal report within 15 calendar days and submit a revised appraisal report to the COR.

o The COR or Government Appraiser shall review the revised appraisal report and submit to the Contractor a list of deficiencies, if any, found in the report.

o The Contractor shall correct all deficiencies found in the revised appraisal report within 7 calendar days and submit a new revised appraisal report to the COR. If the report is not in conformance with the requirements specified in this PWS, the Contractor shall revise the report until the COR finds the report acceptable.

PHASE 3 – Final Appraisal Report:

o After all deficiencies have been corrected, the Contractor shall submit to the COR a signed electronic copy of the final appraisal report.

o The COR shall review the final appraisal report for acceptance.

Additional Requirements

26.0 Special Qualifications

The Contractor shall, at no additional cost to the Government, obtain all licenses and permits required for performance of work and for complying with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Deliverables Schedule

27.0 Key Deliverables

The Contractor shall submit an electronic copy of all deliverables to the COR and/or CO in PDF format and phrased in layperson language. Below is a list of all deliverables outlining each objective and due date.

Item # Deliverable Objective Due 1 Initial Appraisal

Report Provide a signed electronic copy of the initial appraisal report.

To be submitted to the COR within 60 calendar days after the date of value.

2 Appraisal Report Revisions - Initial Appraisal Report Revision

Provide a revised appraisal report correcting deficiencies found in the initial appraisal report.

To be submitted to the COR within 15 calendar days from the date the Contractor receives the COR’s review.

3 Appraisal Report Revisions

Provide new revised appraisal reports correcting deficiencies found in previous revised appraisal reports. No revisions are needed if no deficiencies have been found.

To be submitted to the COR within 7 calendar days from the date the Contractor receives the COR’s review.

4 Final Appraisal Report

Provide a signed electronic copy of the final report approved by the COR for agency use.

To be submitted to the COR within 7 calendar days from the date of the last COR review.

5 List of Contractor Personnel

Provide a list of all Contractor personnel assigned to this contract and their point of contacts.

NLT 15 calendar days after contract award. An updated copy shall be provided to the CO and COR as changes occur.

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6 Invoices Invoices shall be submitted via IPP. NLT 15 calendar days after work performance.

Performance Requirements Measures

28.0 Contractor’s Performance

The Government expects the Contractor to work at an acceptable performance level throughout the life of the contract, and the Contractor’s performance shall be given significant consideration when evaluating recommendations for future Government contracts and/or awards.

29.0 Acceptable Performance

Acceptable performance is achieved if 95% of the requirement is successfully satisfied. The Contractor’s acceptable performance will be rated in COR reports and in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) as Satisfactory, Very Good, or Exceptional.

30.0 Unacceptable Performance

Unacceptable performance is achieved if less than 95% of the requirement is satisfied (e.g., work specified by contract is incomplete or work is not IAW the PWS). If the performance is deemed unacceptable for any objective (required task), the COR will determine the possible cause of this unacceptable performance. Unacceptable performance caused by actions of the Contractor shall be reported to the Contractor’s representative and request its signature on documentation acknowledging notification. Unacceptable performance caused by actions of the Government shall not be held against the Contractor. If the Contractor disputes the results of surveillance, the COR must refer the Contractor to the CO for resolution. The Contractor’s unacceptable performance will be rated in COR reports and in CPARS as Marginal or Unsatisfactory.

31.0 Performance Requirements Summary

Item

Performance Objective

Performance Standard

Performance Threshold

Surveillance Method Remedy

1 Phase 1 Work shall be performed IAW this PWS, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

95% services performed as required by the contract.

100% inspection by the COR. The Government has the right to change or modify inspection methods at its discretion.

Rework at no cost to Government for defective services. Full invoice payment upon successful completion and acceptance.

2 Phase 2 Work shall be performed IAW this PWS, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

98% services performed as required by the contract.

100% inspection by the COR. The Government has the right to change or modify inspection methods at its discretion.

Rework at no cost to Government for defective services. Full invoice payment upon successful completion and acceptance.

3 Phase 3 Work shall be performed IAW this PWS, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

No variances.

100% services performed as required by the contract.

100% inspection by the COR. The Government has the right to change or modify inspection methods at its discretion.

Rework at no cost to Government for defective services. Full invoice payment upon successful completion and acceptance.

Government-Furnished Property and Utilities

32.0 Government-Furnished Property

The Government will not provide Government-Furnished Property for the performance of this contract.

33.0 Government-Furnished Utilities

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The Government will not provide Government-Furnished Utilities for the performance of this contract.

Definitions, Acronyms, and Applicable Laws, Regulations and Guidance

34.0 Definitions

Acceptance: The act of an authorized representative of the Government by which the Government, for itself or as agent of another, assumes ownership of existing identified supplies tendered or approves specific services rendered as partial or complete performance of the contract.

Calendar Day: Refers to a full, 24-hour day as it appears on a standard calendar. It typically starts at midnight and ends at

11:59 PM.

Contracting Officer (CO): A person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings. The term includes certain authorized representatives of the Contracting Officer acting within the limits of their authority as delegated by the Contracting Officer. "Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO)" refers to a Contracting Officer who is administering contracts. "Termination Contracting Officer (TCO)" refers to a Contracting Officer who is settling terminated contracts. A single Contracting Officer may be responsible for duties in any or all of these areas.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): An individual, including a Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR), designated, and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

Contractor: A supplier or service provider that enters into a contract with the Government to provide specific supplies or services to the Government. The term in this contract refers to the prime.

Day: Unless otherwise specified, it means a calendar day.

Defective Service: A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

Deliverable: Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

Facility: An establishment, structure, or assembly of equipment designated for a specific function; something designed, built, installed, etc., to serve a specific function affording a convenience or service.

Government-Furnished Property (GFP): Property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently furnished to the Contractor for performance of a contract. Government-furnished property includes, but is not limited to, spares and property furnished for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification. Government-furnished property also includes Contractor-Acquired Property if the Contractor-Acquired Property is a deliverable under a cost contract when accepted by the Government for continued use under the contract.

Government Property: All property owned or leased by the Government. Government property includes both government-furnished property and Contractor-acquired property. Government property includes material, equipment, special tooling, special test equipment, and real property. Government property does not include intellectual property and software.

Inspection: Examining and testing supplies or services (including, when appropriate, raw materials, components, and intermediates assemblies) to determine whether they conform to contract requirements.

Invoice: A Contractor’s bill or written request for payment under the contract for supplies delivered or services performed.

Line Item: the basic structural element in a procurement instrument that describes and organizes the required product or service for pricing, delivery, inspection, acceptance, invoicing, and payment. The use of the term "line item" includes "subline item," as applicable.

Line Item Number (LIN): Either a numeric or alphanumeric format to identify a line item.

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Non-Personal Services Contract: A contract under which the personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees. Non-personal service contracts are authorized by the Government IAW FAR 37.012, under general contracting authority, and do not require specific statutory authorization.

Performance Objectives: Describe the work that is to take place.

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS): Identifies the key performance indicators of the contract that will be evaluated by the Government to ensure the Contractor meets standards.

Performance Standard: Describe the desired results that are to be achieved. A measure of comparison; an acceptability criterion; a benchmark or yardstick against which a service will be measured.

Quality Assurance (QA): Refers to the various functions, including inspection, performed by the Government to determine whether a Contractor has fulfilled the contract obligations pertaining to quality and quantity.

Quality Control (QC): Refers to the various functions performed by the Contractor to control and improve the quality of goods and services provided.

Quality Control Plan (QCP): An organized written document used by the Contractor for quality control. A Contractor’s internal quality assurance procedures for measuring, tracking, reporting, and analyzing contract performance.

Service Contract: A contract that directly engages the time and effort of a Contractor whose primary purpose is to perform an identifiable task rather than to furnish an end item of supply.

35.0 Acronyms

Acronym ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer Representative ADEC Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation AGAR Agriculture Acquisition Regulation BMP Best Management Practices CFR Code of Federal Regulations CLIN Contract Line Item Number CO Contracting Officer

COR Contracting Officer Representative CPARS Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System

DID Data Item Description EPA Environmental Protection Agency

FAPIIS Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation

FPDS Federal Procurement Data System FS Forest Service

FSH Forest Service Handbook FSM Forest Service Manual GFE Government-Furnished Equipment GFM Government-Furnished Material GFP Government-Furnished Property

HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 IAW In Accordance With IAS Integrated Acquisition System IPP Invoice Processing Platform N/A Not Applicable

NEPA National Environmental Policy Act NLT No Later Than NTE Not to Exceed OMB Office of Management and Budget

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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POC Point of Contact POP Period of Performance PRS Performance Requirements Summary PUB Publication PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QC Quality Control

QCP Quality Control Plan SAM System for Award Management SF Standard Form

TBN To Be Negotiated USC United States Code

USDA United States Department of Agriculture WD Wage Determination

36.0 Applicable Laws, Regulations, and Guidance

The Contractor shall perform the required services IAW the specifications in this PWS, and all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Additional requirements and information may be found from the following sources:

FSH 5409.12: Forest Service Handbook (2021 Edition)

UASFLA: Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (2016 Edition)

USPAP: Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (Current Edition)