C04a LMIR Call Order Form 1284LM26Q0136.doc

Land Management Integrated Resources BPA Call

Contractor:

BPA No.

BPA RFQ or

Call No.

This will only be sent out to the current BPA Award Holders as of Issue Date.

NAICS Code Exception if Applicable:

______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:

USDA Forest Service Procurement Operations

Land Management Service

Service and Supply, Central 2

JoAnne Meiers, Contract Specialist joanne.meiers@usda.gov

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ITEM NO.

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

ESTIMATED QUANTITY

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UNIT OF MEASURE

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UNIT PRICE

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AMOUNT

Task 1 Complete: June 30, 2027

Optional Task 2 & 3 Complete: May 30, 2028

Contractor: (Name, Signature, and Date)

Date:

1. DESCRIPTION/STATEMENT OF WORK

The contractor shall complete cultural resource services for the White River National Forest (WRNF). The contractor shall complete all cultural resource services following Colorado State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) guidelines and WRNF Guidance (Attachment 3). The contractor shall provide monthly session reports and draft versions of inventory reports and site and isolate reports to the Forest for review. The contractor shall submit final cultural resource inventory reports and site and isolate reports to the forest who will then submit them for consultation to SHPO.

2. SPECIFICATIONS:

See Attachment 1 Statement of Work 2.1 Key Personnel and Required Qualifications or Certifications See Attachment 3 Contractor Requirements Contractor Qualifications

The Principle Investigator for the project must hold a valid Forest Service Cultural Resource Use Permit for the applicable National Forest and, if applicable, must have a current curation agreement with an appropriate curation facility.

The Crew Chief of each survey crew must have the following minimum qualifications:

· A graduate degree in anthropology, specializing in archaeology, or equivalent archaeological experience.

· Must be listed as a crew chief on the Principal Investigator’s valid FS Cultural Resources Special Use Permit.

· At least 16 months of professional experience and/or specialized training in archaeological fieldwork, artifact analysis, and administration.

· Demonstrate competence in collecting, handling, analyzing, evaluating, and reporting archaeological data.

· Demonstrate the ability to accurately plot archaeological site locations on topographic maps and to map sites using GPS.

· Demonstrate competence in identifying and describing artifacts including identification of prehistoric ceramics found within Colorado, using published type descriptions.

Each crew member must have the following minimum qualifications:

· At least 24 semester hours of credit in archaeology, anthropology, and/or history courses. Courses must include information on the conduct and theory of archaeological survey and excavation.

· At least 3 months field experience in archaeological survey. Crew members must work under the direct field supervision of a certified crew leader or project supervisor at all times.

Individuals, institutions, group, and agencies performing cultural resource work within the White River National Forest will submit a vitae of all persons to the Heritage Program POC. Information in the vitae will be used to verify the individuals meet the requirements listed above. All individuals proposed to work as a principal investigator, project directors, or in other supervisory capacities must be approved by the Heritage POC before that person may direct archaeological work.

2.2 Government Property FAR 52.245-1 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (SEP 2021) Not applicable.

3. PROJECT LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION

The Twin Peaks Fuels/Timber project is located approximately 16 miles south of Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Access to the area is via NFSR 300.3, also known as the Fourmile Road. The project area is located in portions of Sections 31 and 32, Township 7 South, Range 89 West; portions of Sections 6 and 31, Township 8 South, Range 89 West; portions of Sections 1, 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, 26, 27, 33, 34 and 36, Township 8 South, Range 90 West; portions of sections 5, 6, 7, 8, 17 and 18, Township 9 South, Range 89 West; and portions of sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 11, 12, 13 and 14, Township 9 South, Range 90 West; 6th Principal Meridian, Pitkin, Garfield and Mesa Counties, Colorado (Attachment 2-Twin Peaks Map). The RB Divide project is located in north of Rifle Colorado on Coulter Mesa/Snowdrift Mountain (Attachment 2-RB Divide map).

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.

4.2

CONTRACTOR INSPECTION PROCEDURES

(A) General Instructions

1) The Contractor shall conduct cultural resource surveys of three vegetation management projects as well as revisit previously recorded unevaluated cultural resources and record the results using procedures described herein. Inspections shall be maintained concurrent with contract work. Completed fieldwork summaries shall be made available to the Government monthly during field survey 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 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..

(B) The Contractor shall notify the COR on a monthly basis (See Attachment 4 Monthly Summary Template) when survey is completed.

Work will be accepted and reviewed by Heritage staff. Upon completion of review from the heritage staff, the COR will approve funding.

5. COMMENCEMENT PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

The Contractor shall be required to (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 not later than May 2027.

6. POST AWARD CONFERENCE

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled within 10 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held online or in person, depending on Forest staff availability.

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EVALUATION CRITERIA AND METHOD:

The Government will evaluate quotations based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria. Only the lowest priced quote will be evaluated for Technical Acceptability. Should the lowest priced quote not receive an acceptable technical or past performance rating, the process will continue in order of lowest priced quote until the lowest price, technically acceptable quote with acceptable or neutral past performance is identified.

Technical Acceptability: Technical acceptability will be evaluated to receive an overall rating of "acceptable" or "unacceptable." This will be based on the offeror's ability to provide a sound and compliant approach that meets all requirements and shows a thorough understanding. It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure their quotation clearly demonstrates their capability to meet these requirements. All offerors must provide the following minimum information and documentation with their quotations to be considered responsive:

· A detailed explanation of how the instant project will be completed including time frame, personnel, and deliverables.

· Detailed narrative of experience in survey work, including resumes for key personnel. Experience should include successful completion of projects on National Forest lands within Colorado.

· Relevant past performance information for projects of similar size and scope completed within the last five (5) years.

Past Performance: The Government may utilize any references provided by the Contractor, along with information available from past contracts/orders with the USDA and any information found using sources such as Federal Government sources or the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to determine if the Contractor has acceptable or neutral Past Performance. Past Performance will be evaluated using the following rating system:

• Acceptable: The contractor shows a demonstrated ability to meet contract requirements in prior or current contracts, including quality of work, timeliness, cost control, business relations, and adherence to contract terms within National Forest lands in Colorado.

• Neutral: Offeror does not have a past performance record.

• Unacceptable: The contractor has a documented history of failing to meet contract requirements, including poor quality, missed deadlines, cost overruns, lack of responsiveness, or unethical behavior The offeror’s quotation will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.204, to determine if it is fair and reasonable.

Price: Quotations will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.204, to determine if it is fair and reasonable.

Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable quoter.

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CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE:

COR information will be provided upon award.

9.

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

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

FAR Class Deviations and Updates (at end of this document)

Notice for Filing Agency Protests (at end of this document)

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

· 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.

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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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.

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