C04 RFQ 12444726Q0030 Final.pdf

Land Management Integrated Resources BPA Call

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Issue Date:6/10/2026 Due Date/Time:06/30/2026

Contractor:

BPA No. 12363N2__A4_____ Project Name BACKPACK FOLIAR HERBICIDE

BPA RFQ or Call No. 12444726Q0030 Location Allegheny National Forest.

Set-Aside Small Business__X__ Unrestricted_____ This will only be sent out to the current BPA Award Holders as of Issue Date.

Contractor: Confirm business size by NAICS code below: Small___ Large___ Initial:______ NAICS Code Exception if Applicable:

Award Information

__X____This is a single award call order. Contractor must provide pricing for all items listed under Box 20.

______This is a multi-award call order. Contractor needs to only provide pricing for all items listed under the specific award(s) they are interested in.

Contractor:

UEI:

Email:

Issuing and Billing Office:

19.

ITEM

NO.

20.

DESCRIPTION

(See corresponding unit numbers below from Attachment 2, Site Maps)

NAICS Code (per Scope of

Work)

21.

ESTIMATED

AREA

22.

UNIT OF

MEASURE

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

1 242006 115310 14 AC $ $

2 275020 115310 6 AC $ $

3 295015 115310 11 AC $ $

4 302052 115310 22 AC $ $

5 330022 115310 2 AC $ $

6 331037 115310 2 AC $ $

7 331038 115310 6 AC $ $

8 331039 115310 1 AC $ $

9 331043 115310 1 AC $ $

10 331044 115310 2 AC $ $

11 332011 115310 3 AC $ $

12 348058 115310 1 AC $ $

13 461036 115310 21 AC $ $

14 461037 115310 10 AC $ $

15 477010 115310 25 AC $ $

Remarks: All clauses and provisions in the base BPA award are applicable to call orders, however clauses and/or provisions in BPA Call Orders take precedence. See Attachments for additional terms and conditions. The Period of Performance for this Call Order is from the Date of Award through 08/31/2026 Specific item due dates or deliverable due dates are mandatory, not arbitrary, and must be met accordingly, regardless of the final period of performance date.

Total Price:

Contractor: (Name, Signature, and Date)

Date:

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Requested By: (Name and Signature)

COR: Kevin Wiltsie Ordered By: (Name and Signature)

Contracting Officer Keith Friot

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1. DESCRIPTION/STATEMENT OF WORK

See Attachment 1 Scope of Work

2. SPECIFICATIONS:

2.1 Key Personnel and Required Qualifications or Certifications

3. PROJECT LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION

See Attachment 2 Maps See Attachment 3 Project Table

4. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE:

4.1 FAR 52.246-4: INSPECTION OF SERVICES--FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1996)

a. Definition. “Services”, as used in this clause, includes services performed, workmanship, and material furnished or utilized in the performance of services.

b. The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government covering the services under this contract. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the Contractor shall be maintained and made available to the Government during contract performance and for as long afterwards as the contract requires.

c. The Government has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The Government shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

d. If the Government performs inspections or tests on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish, and shall require subcontractors to furnish, at no increase in contract price, all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties.

e. If any of the services do not conform with contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by reperformance, the Government may—

1) Require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements; and

2) Reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

f. If the Contractor fails to promptly perform the services again or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may—

1) By contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the Government that is directly related to the performance of such service; or

2) Terminate the contract for default.

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4.2 CONTRACTOR INSPECTION PROCEDURES

(A) General Instructions

1) The Contractor shall conduct inspections of i.e., treatment units and record the results using procedures described herein. Inspections shall be maintained concurrent with contract work. Completed inspection forms shall be made available to the Government within 24 hours of completion of each i.e., treatment unit and will remain part of the permanent contract file.

2) By submission of inspection forms to the Government, the Contractor is considered to be certifying that the unit is satisfactorily completed and that the inspection forms reflect the work accomplished.

3) The Contractor shall submit legible inspection forms. Illegible and incomplete forms shall be returned to the Contractor for correction and re-submission.

4) In the event the Contractor falsifies inspection results, as determined by the Contracting Officer, the Government may declare the Contractor to be in default of the contract. Additionally, the Government may refer such falsifications to the US Attorney’s Office for possible prosecution pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1001 (Falsification of Government Documents) or 18 U.S.C. 287 (Fraud).

4.3 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION PROCEDURES – COMPLIANCE INSPECTION:

(A) The COR, or a designated inspector, will conduct compliance inspections while work is in progress, usually daily at first, to assure that work is proceeding satisfactorily. Compliance inspections will be accomplished by 100 percent visual inspection of each treatment unit and will be based on adherence to the required specifications / cutting prescriptions.

(B) The Contractor shall notify the COR when units are completed prior to his moving out of the general area.

Compliance inspections will be conducted within three (3) business days of completion of treatment units and the Contractor notified of any part of the unit(s) requiring additional work or rework.

Work will be accepted on the basis of visual inspection for compliance with specifications on areas reported as completed by the Contractor.

5. COMMENCEMENT PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

The Contractor shall be required to include proof of a current pesticide applicator license for the state of Pennsylvania (or reciprocal state) before starting work. and (a) commence work under this contract within 7 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use no later than 08/31/2026

6. POST AWARD CONFERENCE

A post award conference with the successful offeror may be required. If required, it will be scheduled within 10 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held virtually.

7. EVALUATION CRITERIA:

Quotes will be evaluated using a two-step process designed to ensure a fair, transparent, and efficient selection that delivers the best value to the Government while remaining consistent with the FAR and BPA ordering procedures.

Step 1 – Technical Capability (Pass/Fail):

The Government will first assess whether each quote demonstrates a clear and credible ability to meet all requirements of this call order.

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To advance to Step 2, each quote must receive a Pass rating in all required areas.

As part of demonstrating technical capability, contractors shall discuss the approach and plan of work to ensure all requirements are executed within the established performance period.

As part of the Technical Capability evaluation, proof of current pesticide applicator license valid for the state of Pennsylvania or a state with a reciprocal certification agreement will be verified.

As part of the Technical Capability evaluation, information in the completed Experience Questionnaire will be used to verify contractors possess a minimum of 3 years’ experience in herbicide application in a forested setting.

The questionnaire, along with other operational details, must substantiate the quoter’s technical approach and demonstrate the ability to perform all required work within the period of performance.

Step 2 – Price Evaluation:

Among all technically acceptable quotes, the Government will award to the lowest-priced quoter whose price is determined fair and reasonable. The Government will evaluate total price, including all associated costs, and may reject quotes that are unreasonably high or unrealistically low. The Government reserves the right to make one award or no award depending on the quotes received.

Overall, evaluation will follow this two-step process:

1. Technical Capability (Pass/Fail)

2. Lowest Price among technically acceptable quotes

All proposed pricing must be fair, reasonable, and fully inclusive of all costs.

8. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE:

Name: Kevin Wiltsie Allegheny National Forest.

9. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

The following attachments are made as part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Title Pages Attachment 1 Statement of Work 10 Attachment 2 Allegheny National Forest Site Map 3 Attachment 3 Project Table 1 Attachment 4 Wage Determination 4 Attachment 5 Experience Questionnaire 2

10. INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS

Quoters shall submit a complete quotation. Submissions must be clear, complete, and sufficiently detailed

Revised 04/27/2026 Page 6 of 9 to allow the Government to evaluate the quoters’ ability to meet all requirements of the Statement of Work (SOW). General statements of compliance (e.g., “we understand and will comply”) are insufficient.

To be considered for evaluation, your submission must include the following four items:

• Page 1 of the LMIR RFQ: A fully completed first page. You must provide pricing for every single line item listed.

• Technical Approach Narrative: A detailed narrative that demonstrates your understanding and capability to perform the work. This submission must also include proof of a current pesticide applicator license for the state of Pennsylvania (or from a state that holds a reciprocal certification agreement).

• Experience Questionnaire: A completed copy of Attachment 5

Quotes shall be submitted electronically in PDF or Word format and must remain valid for 90 days.

Late submissions will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(c).

March 2025 Class Deviation

This Call Order incorporates two FAR class deviations to ensure compliance with Executive Orders 14148, 14173, 14168, and 14208, issued since January 20, 2025. It also removes references to AGAR clauses and provisions that have been rescinded. These updates reflect recent policy changes and remove outdated requirements, as detailed below.

The following FAR provisions and clauses are hereby removed in their entirety from the LMIR BPA:

• 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities

• 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity

• 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026/1

1/This provision was removed to comply with the Executive Order 14236 titled "Additional Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions," dated March 14, 2025.

The following FAR clauses now include deviations to align with recent Executive Orders:

• 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

• 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders— Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

• 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

• 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (MAY 2024)

(DEVIATION FEB 2025)

Ther following references to AGAR Clauses and provisions are hereby removed to comply with AGAR Rule 2024-22463 (89 FR 81014):

• AGAR 452.211-74 Period of Performance (FEB 1988)/2

• AGAR 452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996) /2

• AGAR 452.219-70 Size Standard and NAICS Code Information (SEP 2001) /2

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• AGAR 452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996) /2

• AGAR 452.236-77 Emergency Response (NOV 1996)

• AGAR 452.236-78 Fire Suppression and Liability (MAY 2014)

• AGAR 452.237-74 Key Personnel (FEB 1988) /2

2/AGAR clauses and provisions that were included in full text have been retained, with only the AGAR reference removed.

The following AGAR clauses is hereby included:

• AGAR 452.236-70 Emergency Response, Fire Suppression and Liability (NOV 2024)

The following FAR and AGAR clauses have been added, effective April 2026:

• FAR 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (APR 2026).

• AGAR Clause 452.203-72 Unenforceable Supplier Terms (APR 2026)

All call orders will incorporate these changes by reference at award.

Disclaimer: System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

In advancement of Section 2 of Executive Order 14208, the removal of requirements related to Executive Order 14057 eliminates all non-statutory sustainability requirements or preferences in purchases of food service wares, including paper straws. In addition to removing requirements related to Executive Order 14057, the attachment also reflects recent updates to Code of Federal Regulation citations for the U.S.

Department of Agriculture’s BioPreferred® Program, a statutory purchasing preference program.

These class deviations will remain in effect until rescinded or incorporated into the FAR.

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As prescribed in AGAR 433.104-4 (a)(5)(ii), the following Notice for Filing Agency Protests shall be included in every solicitation.

NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Ombudsman Program

The USDA is committed to issuing solicitations and awarding contracts in a fair and prompt manner. The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to address protest issues within the agency, providing an alternative to costly and time-consuming litigation. Operating independently, OPAP offers relief comparable to that granted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns through USDA’s internal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process before pursuing external forums such as the GAO. Concerns may be addressed informally or through a formal agency protest filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman.

Informal Forum with the Ombudsman

1. Initial Point of Contact: Interested parties who believe a specific USDA procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer.

2. Escalation: If the Contracting Officer is unable to address their concerns, interested parties are encouraged to contact the USDA Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process, the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Utilization of the informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a formal protest with the agency or other forums.

3. Required Information: To ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office, Contracting Officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable).

Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman

1. Effort to Resolve: Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open and frank discussions.

2. Independent Review: If the protester’s concerns remain unresolved, an Independent Review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest with either the Contracting Officer or, alternatively, with the Ombudsman under the OPAP program. Contract awards or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless justified in writing for urgent and compelling reasons or determined in writing to be in the best interest of the Government.

3. Resolution Timeline: The agency’s goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from the date of filing.

4. Required Information: Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.104(a)(3).

Failure to submit the required information may result in a delay or dismissal of the protest.

5. Timeliness: Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR 33.104.

6. Submission: Formal protests under the OPAP program should be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer.

Election of Forum. By initiating a protest with the USDA, the protester agrees not to pursue the same matter with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or any other external forum while the agency protest is pending. If a protest is filed externally, the agency protest will be dismissed.

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FAR Overhaul | FAR Companion Guide

Oct 30, 2025

The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council has released an update to the FAR Companion as part of the ongoing Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Initiative, in accordance with Executive Order 14275 and OMB Memorandum M-25-26.

The following RFO update was posted on October 30, 2025:

• FAR Companion, Version 2.0, includes the initial release of FAR Companion (FC) parts 2, 3, 7, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 30, 32, 37, 41, 42, 44, 45, 47, 48, 52, and 53.

• Version 2.0 also includes updates to previously released content: update to FC 8.104 pertaining to “required use” contracts and providing more information and resources on Category Management, including beta version content of the Category Management Buying Guide; update to FC 8.401 pertaining to evaluation factors; updates to FC 8.401(b) and FC 12.301 removing references to debriefings; new annotation under FC 8.401(b) related to sole source justification content for FSS orders; new annotation under FC 12.001 related to contracting methods for commercial construction; update to FC 11.204 to clarify brand name or equal as distinct from brand name justifications under FAR 6.104; updates to thresholds referenced due to the October 1, 2025 inflation adjustment rule; various citation corrections throughout; and changed “Reserved” to “No additional guidance” when the FAR Companion does not provide any practice recommendations for that associated FAR part.

• FAR Companion, Version 2 is posted on www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul.

To view the FAR Companion, Version 2.0. inclusive of all parts and updates, visit: https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/page_file_uploads/far-companion.pdf

To view all available rewritten FAR Parts and agency deviations, visit: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide.

Stay informed. View the latest FAR Overhaul news and announcements at: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul.

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1. DESCRIPTION/STATEMENT OF WORK