SEE ADDENDUMIS CHECKED

CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CODE

FACILITYCODE

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

OFFEROR

84LL

COEUR DALENE ID 83815-8420

3232 WEST NURSERY RD

USDA-FS CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 1

8508 CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BYCODE

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X

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541990

SIZE STANDARD:

100.00 % FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR84LL

REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

INVITATION

FOR BID (IFB)

10. THIS ACQUISITION ISCODE

REQUEST FOR

QUOTE (RFQ)

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

13b. RATING

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION STANDARD

(NAICS):

SMALL BUSINESS

06/10/2026

605-550-1994SHAWN HARWOOD

(No collect calls)

INFORMATION CALL:

FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

06/22/2026 1500 MT

b. TELEPHONE NUMBERa. NAME

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

1284LL26Q0055

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

1 43OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

TELEPHONE NO.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

LARAMIE WY 82070

2468 JACKSON ST

MEDICINE BOW NATIONAL FOREST

15. DELIVER TO

COEUR DALENE ID 83815-8420

3232 WEST NURSERY RD

9. ISSUED BY

7.

2. CONTRACT NO.

EFFECTIVE DATE

$19.5

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW

ISSUE DATE

DELIVERY FOR FREE ON BOARD

(FOB) DESTINATION UNLESS

BLOCK IS MARKED

11.

SEE SCHEDULEX

12. DISCOUNT TERMS THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED

ORDER UNDER THE DEFENSE

PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a.

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

8(A)

USDA-FS CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 1

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

24.

AMOUNT

23.

UNIT PRICE

22.

UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

IDIQ consists of work for cultural resource review, specified in Task Order Quote items, on the Black Hills National Forest, Medicine Bow- Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland, and the Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands.

Period of Performance: 07/01/2026 to 05/31/2031

Base Period: BKF_MBRTB_NNF Cultural Resources

IDIQ. POP 07/01/2026 - 05/31/2027.

Continued ...

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

X

XX

DATED

SHAWN H. HARWOOD

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ARE

ARE

31c. DATE SIGNED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

OFFER

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

40. PAID BY39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIAL

36. PAYMENT

FINALPARTIAL

35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER33. SHIP NUMBER

COMPLETE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41c. DATE41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021) BACK

24.

AMOUNT

23.

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22.

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21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

Product/Service Code: B521

Product/Service Description: SPECIAL

STUDIES/ANALYSIS- HISTORICAL

Delivery: 05/31/2027

Period of Performance: 07/01/2026 to 05/31/2027

1001 Option Period One: BKF_MBRTB_NNF Cultural

Resources IDIQ. POP 06/01/2027 - 05/31/2028.

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: B521

Product/Service Description: SPECIAL

STUDIES/ANALYSIS- HISTORICAL

Delivery: 05/31/2028

Period of Performance: 06/01/2027 to 05/31/2028

2001 Option Period Two: BKF_MBRTB_NNF Cultural

Resources IDIQ. POP 06/01/2028 - 05/31/2029.

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: B521

Product/Service Description: SPECIAL

STUDIES/ANALYSIS- HISTORICAL

Delivery: 05/31/2029

Period of Performance: 06/01/2028 to 05/31/2029

3001 Option Period Three: BKF_MBRTB_NNF Cultural

Resources IDIQ. POP 06/01/2029 - 05/31/2030.

Continued ...

32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

432 of

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

3 43

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

1284LL26Q0055

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: B521

Product/Service Description: SPECIAL

STUDIES/ANALYSIS- HISTORICAL

Delivery: 05/31/2030

Period of Performance: 06/01/2029 to 05/31/2030

4001 Option Period Four: BKF_MBRTB_NNF Cultural

Resources IDIQ. POP 06/01/2030 - 05/31/2031.

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: B521

Product/Service Description: SPECIAL

STUDIES/ANALYSIS- HISTORICAL

Delivery: 05/31/2031

Period of Performance: 06/01/2030 to 05/31/2031

COR will be determined at time of award.

Quotes & Questions can be sent to: Shawn Harwood, Contract Specialist, Intermountain Zone, CSA #1 at shawn.harwood@usda.gov.

Refer to attached RFQ for further details and due dates.

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

SECTION B – CONTINUATION OF SF-1449

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS/ PRICE SCHEDULE

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

This is a base plus four one-year options Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for completion of Level/Class I, II and III Cultural Resource Inventories, Site Condition Assessments, Site Evaluations, and Systematic Subsurface Shovel Testing (15m and 30m) within the Black Hills National Forest in South Dakota and Wyoming, the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grasslands located in Wyoming and Colorado, and the Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands in Nebraska and South Dakota.

It is anticipated that more than one IDIQ contract may result from this solicitation. The total for each quote will be determined for evaluation by taking the quantity times the maximum unit price, base, and all option years. The Government’s maximum program ceiling price for all contracts awarded is $4,000,000. This contract has four option periods which may be exercised by the Government.

Proposals shall be valid for 60 days after the date of receipt for the solicitation. If additional time is needed, an extension will be requested. Refer to Section L for instructions on preparing your quote and pricing.

B.2 ESTIMATED QUANTITY

B.2.1 All quantities listed in the contract schedule are estimates only and do not reflect actual quantities to be ordered over the life of the contract. Actual quantities required in any given year are dependent on the needs of the agency and/or budget. Therefore, only certain schedule items may be included on a task order in any given year. Even if a quantity is zero, you will need to provide a unit price for that item. The Government may need to have that work performed if priorities/needs change. Failure to provide a unit price on all items may result in the Offeror’s quote being found non-responsive.

Travel charges include travel, per diem, or other mobilization costs and are to be included in the unit prices.

B.3 GENERAL INFORMATION

B.3.1 Unit prices prevail.

B.3.2 Offeror(s) curation costs are included in the pricing for Level/Class II and Level/Class III Inventories.

B.3.3 To be eligible for a contract award under this solicitation, you must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://sam.gov/). If you are not registered at the time of quote evaluation, and you do not submit the requested information in Sections K, L & M, you may be considered non-responsive and your quote may not be considered for an award.

B.3.4 Successful Offeror’s awarded a contract will be guaranteed the minimum amount of $1,000.00 or an award of a task order equaling or exceeding guaranteed minimum amount. Exercising the Option Period just extends the performance period as such does not incur any additional guaranteed minimum.

B.3.5 Prices provided on the schedule of items are the maximum price a contractor can charge for those items based on the stated specifications. Task Orders will be issued competitively in accordance with Section H.9. All offerors awarded a contract under this anticipated multiple award IDIQ solicitation will be given a fair opportunity in accordance with Section M to competitively provide pricing on individual task orders.

B.3.6 The preferred method to issue task orders is by electronic commerce methods email.

B.3.7 When providing prices for the different Level/Class Surveys:

• Level/Class I is a stand-alone price for just a pre-field/file record search report as defined in the PWS section C.6.1.

• The Level/Class II and Level/Class III pricing shall include the cost of performing the pre-field/file record search report as defined in C.6.1.

Contractor Contact Information Contact Name Company Name Address City, State, Zip Code +4 Telephone Number Email:

UEI #

B.4 Schedule of Items for Master IDIQ Contract Acronyms for the Schedule of Items (below)

• Line Item BKNF - (Black Hills National Forest)

• Line Item MBRTB - (Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests-Thunder Basin National

Grasslands)

• Line Item NNFG - (Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands)

1284LL26Q0055

BKF/MBRTB/NNF Cultural Resources IDIQ

Item No.

Description

E st im at ed Q ua nt ity

U ni t o f M ea su re

Base Period

(Award date – 5/31/2027)

It em

N o.

t o f M ea

Option Period 1 (6/01/2027 – 5/31/2028)

It em t o f M ea

Option Period 2 (6/01/2028 – 5/31/2029)

Max Unit

Price

Total Price

Max Unit Price

Total Price

Max Unit Price

Total Price

BKF-

Level/Class I Survey 46,804 Acre $ $ BKF-

Acre $ $ BKF-2001 Acre $ $

BKF-

Level/Class II Survey 100 Acre $ $ BKF-

Acre $ $ BKF-2002 Acre $ $

BKF-

Level/Class III Survey 23,402 Acre $ $ BKF-

Acre $ $ BKF-2003 Acre $ $

BKF-

Site Condition Assessments (non-survey)

50 Each $ $ BKF-

Each $ $ BKF-2004 Each $ $

BKF-

Site Evaluations (non- Survey)

50 Each $ $ BKF-

Each $ $ BKF-2005 Each $ $

BKF-

Category 1: Systematic Shovel Test (30 m)

20 Acre $ $ BKF-

Acre $ $ BKF-2006 Acre $ $

BKF-

Category 2: Systematic Shovel Test (15 m)

20 Acre $ $ BKF-

Acre $ $ BKF-2007 Acre $ $

Estimated Total of Black Hills National Forest Line items (Base Year, OY1 and OY2)

MBRTB-

Level/Class I Survey 500 Acre $ $ MBRTB -1001

Acre $ $ MBRTB-

Acre $ $

MBRTB-

Level/Class II Survey 100 Acre $ $ MBRTB -1002

Acre $ $ MBRTB-

Acre $ $

MBRTB-

Level/Class III Survey 15,000 Acre $ $ MBRTB -1003

Acre $ $ MBRTB-

Acre $ $

MBRTB-

Site Condition Assessments non-survey

4 Each $ $ MBRTB -1004

Each $ $ MBRTB-

Each $ $

MBRTB-

Site Evaluations (non- Survey)

8 Each $ $ MBRTB -1005

Each $ $ MBRTB-

Each $ $

MBRTB-

Category 1: Systematic Shovel Test (30 m)

10 Acre $ $ MBRTB -1006

Acre $ $ MBRTB-

Acre $ $

MBRTB-

Category 2: Systematic Shovel Test (15 m)

10 Acre $ $ MBRTB -1007

Acre $ $ MBRTB-

Acre $ $

Estimated Total of Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest and Thunder Basin National Grasslands Line items (Base Year, OY1 and OY2)

NNF-Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands

NNF-

Level/Class I Survey 100 Acre $ $ NNF-

Acre $ $ NNF-2001 Acre $ $

NNF-

Level/Class II Survey 100 Acre $ $ NNF-

Acre $ $ NNF-2002 Acre $ $

NNF-

Level/Class III Survey 100 Acre $ $ NNF-

Acre $ $ NNF-2003 Acre $ $

NNF-

Site Condition Assessments non-survey

1 Each $ $ NNF-

Each $ $ NNF-2004 Each $ $

NNF-

Site Evaluations (non- Survey)

1 Each $ $ NNF-

Each $ $ NNF-2005 Each $ $

NNF-

Category 1: Systematic Shovel Test (30 m)

1 Acre $ $ NNF-

Acre $ $ NNF-2006 Acre $ $

NNF-

Category 2: Systematic Shovel Test (15 m)

1 Acre $ $ NNF-

Acre $ $ NNF-2007 Acre $ $

Estimated Total of Nebraska National Forest Line items (Base Year, OY1 and OY2)

Estimated Total of all Forests (Base Year, OY1 and OY2)

Item No.

Description

E st im at ed Q ua nt ity t o f M ea

Option Period 3 (6/01/2029- 5/31/2030)

It em t o f M ea

Option Period 4 (6/01/2030 – 5/31/2031)

Max Unit

Price

Total Price

Max Unit Price

Total Price

BKF-

Level/Class I Survey 46,804 Acre $ $ BKF-

Acre $ $

BKF-

Level/Class II Survey 100 Acre $ $ BKF-

Acre $ $

BKF-

Level/Class III Survey 23,402 Acre $ $ BKF-

Acre $ $

BKF-

Site Condition Assessments non-survey

50 Each $ $ BKF-

Each $ $

BKF-

Site Evaluations (non- Survey)

50 Each $ $ BKF-

Each $ $

BKF-

Category 1: Systematic Shovel Test (30 m)

20 Acre $ $ BKF-

Acre $ $

BKF-

Category 2: Systematic Shovel Test (15 m)

20 Acre $ $ BKF-

Acre $ $

Estimated Total of Black Hills National Forest Line items (OY3 and OY4)

MBRTB-

Level/Class I Survey 500 Acre $ $ MBRTB -4001

Acre $ $

MBRTB-

Level/Class II Survey 100 Acre $ $ MBRTB -4002

Acre $ $

MBRTB-

Level/Class III Survey 15,000 Acre $ $ MBRTB -4003

Acre $ $

MBRTB-

Site Condition Assessments non-survey

4 Each $ $ MBRTB -4004

Each $ $

MBRTB-

Site Evaluations (non- Survey)

8 Each $ $ MBRTB -4005

Each $ $

MBRTB-

Category 1: Systematic Shovel Test (30 m)

10 Acre $ $ MBRTB -4006

Acre $ $

MBRTB-

Category 2: Systematic Shovel Test (15 m)

10 Acre $ $ MBRTB -4007

Acre $ $

Estimated Total of Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest and Thunder Basin National Grasslands Line items (OY3 and OY4)

NNF-Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands

NNF-

Level/Class I Survey 100 Acre $ $ NNF-

Acre $ $

NNF-

Level/Class II Survey 100 Acre $ $ NNF-

Acre $ $

NNF-

Level/Class III Survey 100 Acre $ $ NNF-

Acre $ $

NNF-

Site Condition Assessments non-survey

1 Each $ $ NNF-

Each $ $

NNF-

Site Evaluations (non- Survey)

1 Each $ $ NNF-

Each $ $

NNF-

Category 1: Systematic Shovel Test (30 m)

1 Acre $ $ NNF-

Acre $ $

NNF-

Category 2: Systematic Shovel Test (15 m)

1 Acre $ $ NNF-

Acre $ $

Estimated Total of Nebraska National Forest Line items (OY3 and OY4)

Estimated Total of all Forests (OY3 and OY4) $ $

*Estimated Quantities are the same for Option Years 3 & 4

B.5 Schedule of Items for Task Orders to be awarded at time of award to meet minimum guarantees.

B.5.1 It is anticipated that the pricing provided for the task orders will be lower priced and more competitive than the maximum prices provided for the Master IDIQ Schedule of Items.

These task orders are a known quantity, location, and identify the type of work that is required to be performed for the task order. These are actual task orders that will be awarded at the time the master contracts will be awarded. Please note that these tasks are indicative of the types of task orders that will be competed throughout the performance period of the contract.

B.5.2 Table of Task Orders (The supplemental specifications and quote request for these actual task orders are included in the attachments. Award will be made during the same time frame as the Master contracts are awarded).

Requisition Task Order Number Forest Project Name

01-2026-CR-MBRTB

(1167650)

MBRTB Parks RD North Platte VM Heritage Survey

02-2026-CR-MBRTB- FY26

(1168791)

MBRNF FY26 Sandy Battle Heritage Survey

Description of Requirement Scope of work for cultural resource inventories and National Register of Historic Places site evaluations, and systematic shovel testing within project areas located on the Black Hills National Forest (South Dakota and Wyoming), the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest and Thunder Basin National Grassland (Colorado and Wyoming), and the Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands (Nebraska and South Dakota).

See Attachment: Performance Work Statement (PWS) for specifications and details.

Location Project areas located on the Black Hills National Forest (South Dakota and Wyoming), the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest and Thunder Basin National Grassland (Colorado and Wyoming), and the Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands (Nebraska and South Dakota).

SECTION H- SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 452.237-74 Key Personnel (FEB 1988)

(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel:

1. Principle Investigator

2. Field Supervisors/Crew Chiefs

(b) During the first ninety (90) days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by paragraph (c) below. After the initial 90-day period, the Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraph (c) to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

(c) The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor within 15 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions. The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel.

H.1.1 Key Personnel The personnel specified in the Contractor’s quote are considered to be essential to the work being performed. Prior to diverting any of the specified individuals from this program, the Contractor shall submit justification (including proposed substitutions) in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of the impact on the program. No diversion shall be made by the Contractor without the written consent of the Contracting Officer, this includes subcontractor personnel.

H.2 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

1. The contractor will train in the safe operation and use of equipment for all workers using such equipment. OSHA standards for personal protective equipment shall be followed.

2. Personal protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards or processes encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body.

3. Defective or damaged personal protective equipment shall not be used.

H.3 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (CPARS) PROGRAM

This contract will be subject to reporting in the Contractor Performance Assessment System (CPARS) program. Contractors are encouraged to take training and register in this program.

• Contractor Overview (2.25 hours). Automated Online - This training will give the student an understanding of the Contractor Representative and Contractor Corporate Senior Management levels of access, the policies and regulations governing ACASS/CCASS and CPARS, and the electronic workflow with particular attention to the Contractor comment function.

• Target Audience: This session is specifically targeted to Contractor users who provide Past Performance Evaluation comments or who manage the ACASS/CCASS and CPARS process for their company. Information can be found at: https://www.cpars.gov/ under the training tab.

H.4 TRAVEL MANAGEMENT AND MOTORIZED EQUIPMENT

The Forest Service has a travel management plan in place and use of motorized equipment can only be operated as permitted. Contractors will be required to provide vehicle identification such as make, model, color, attachments, and license numbers in performance of this contract/task orders. Information on travel management plan can be found at: https://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/ohv/.

Discussions will be held at the pre-work meeting and permits will be issued if needed.

H.5 FIRE PREVENTION

The Great Plains Dispatch Center includes public and private land in the Black Hills in South Dakota, in east/northeastern Wyoming and western Nebraska. Local, State and Federal agencies have combined fire restriction information on one website at: https://www.blackhillsfirerestrictions.com.

Great Plains Fire Information/ PIO Contact Information:

• Phone Numbers - Great Plains Dispatch Center: 1 (800) 275-4955 Public Fire Information: (605) 923-8868

• Email - greatplainsfireinfo@gmail.com

• Blog - http://gpfireinfo.blogspot.com/

It is important to note that people who wish to receive fire information within the Great Plains initial attack zone, should subscribe to the blog, follow the Twitter account or subscribe to the Atom Feed (available on blog) as news releases are no longer sent out via the Google e-mail account.

If a post has been made on the blog, one automatic e-mail a day will be sent to those who subscribe with all of the daily fire updates. The blog link may also be checked anytime of the day to see any updates that have been made on initial attack fires.

To subscribe to the blog:

1. Click on http://gpfireinfo.blogspot.com/

2. In the “Follow by E-mail” box on the right side of the webpage, enter your e-mail address that you wish to receive updates at.

3. Hit “Submit”

4. A pop-up box will appear asking you to enter a word in a box to verify that your e-mail is not spam.

5. Enter the word that is shown and then click “Complete Subscription Request”

6. Done

For questions, please call the Public Information Officer (PIO) phone number at (605) 923-8868 or e-mail: greatplainsfireinfo@gmail.com.

The Medicine Bow-Routt and Thunder Basin Grasslands are covered by Casper Interagency Dispatch Center.

https://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/ohv/ https://www.blackhillsfirerestrictions.com/ http://gpfireinfo.blogspot.com/ mailto:greatplainsfireinfo@gmail.com

Casper Interagency Dispatch Center Contact Information:

• Phone Number - 1 (800) 295-9952/ 9953

• Website - https://gacc.nifc.gov/rmcc/dispatch_centers/r2cpc/

(a) Tools and Equipment The Contractor shall furnish and maintain in a serviceable condition one shovel, size O or larger, for each employee working in the project area. The shovels may be stored in the employee’s private vehicle or the contractor's vehicles but must be readily available to each employee while in the project area. For each yarder, loader, jammer, chipper, crawler tractor, skidder, hauling truck, portable welder, or comparable type equipment, the Contractor shall furnish one shovel, size O or larger, attached to each unit and one two and one-half pound or larger dry chemical or four pound or larger carbon dioxide type fire extinguisher attached to each unit. For each power saw, soil auger, portable pump, or like powered equipment, the Contractor shall furnish one shovel, size 0 or larger, and one dry chemical fire extinguisher, 8 ounce or larger, immediately available to the operator of the equipment. The fire extinguisher shall be with the operator of the equipment; the shovel may be with the fuel can used to refuel the equipment. Refueling of the equipment shall be done in an area cleared and void of flammable materials. Power saws shall be moved from the spot of refueling before starting.

(b) Fire Prevention The Contractor shall immediately notify the Government of any fires sighted on or in the vicinity of the work site. The Contractor may be held liable for all damages and for all costs incurred by the Government for labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation deemed necessary to control or suppress a fire set or caused by the Contractor or the Contractor’s agents or employees.

Blasting- Advance approval in writing is required from the District Ranger. The use of fuses shall not be permitted, except near power lines where the danger of accidental detonation is present. Use of prima cord will not be allowed in clearing operations where flammable materials are present. A watchman will remain on site for at least one hour after detonation in areas of blasting where flammable fuels are present. Explosives will be stored at all times in a locked box marked "Explosives." All Federal, State, and local laws concerning the use and storage of explosives shall be followed.

Fire Orders/moratoriums- Any fire order issued during the contract will become a requirement of the contract.

Gas and Oil Use and Storage- Gasoline will be stored and transported only in metal containers with tight caps or seals. Gas and oil drum storage areas will be cleared of all flammable material for a distance of 50 feet around the drums. Storage areas will be posted with "No Smoking" signs. Oil filters, oil cans, oily rags, etc., will be removed from the project area and discarded in proper waste disposal receptacles or sites.

Open Fires - In accordance with State and local regulations. Pursuant to 16 USC 551 and 36 CFR

261.50 (a) and (b) the following is prohibited on each National Forest or National Grasslands in the Rocky Mountain Region: Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine on any timber, brush or grass covered land, including trails traversing such land, without a spark arrester, maintained in effective working order, meeting either (i) Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Standard 5100-1a;

https://gacc.nifc.gov/rmcc/dispatch_centers/r2cpc/ or (ii) the 80 percent efficiency level determined according to the appropriate Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) recommended Practices J335 and J350.

Smoking- Smoking is prohibited while operating tractors or open-type vehicles, or while walking or working in an area with flammable fuels.

Welding- All flammable materials will be cleared for a minimum distance of 10 feet around any welding operation. Fire extinguishers and fire tools are required as shown in Attachment B- 1(b).

H.6 PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES

If, in circumstances other than those authorized under the contract, the Contractor, subcontractors, or the employees of any of them, discovers, encounters or becomes aware of any objects or sites of cultural value on Forest Service lands outside of the project area such as historical or pre-historical ruins, graves or grave markers, fossils, or artifacts, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR. If the contractor’s operations will impact the site of cultural value the contractor will immediately suspend operations and notify the CO and COR in writing. Contractor’s operations may resume upon receipt of written instructions. Actions taken under this paragraph shall be subject to the Suspension of Work Clause.

H.7 CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION

(1) Confidential information, as used here, means:

(a) information or data of a personal nature, proprietary about an individual, or,

(b) information or data submitted by or pertaining to an organization.

(2) In addition to the types of confidential information described in (H.7) above, information which might require special consideration regarding the timing of its disclosure may derive from studies or research, during which public disclosure of primarily invalidated findings could create an erroneous conclusion which might threaten public health or safety if acted upon.

(3) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor may, by mutual consent, identify elsewhere in this contract specific information and/or categories of information which the Government will furnish to the Contractor or that the Contractor is expected to generate which is confidential. Similarly, the contracting Officer and the Contractor may, by mutual consent, identify such confidential information from time to time during the performance of the contract. Failure to agree will be settled pursuant to the “Disputes” clause.

(a) If it is established that information to be utilized under this contract is subject to the Privacy Act, the Contractor will follow the rules and procedures of disclosure set forth in the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a, and implementing regulations and policies, with respect to systems of records determined to be subject to the Privacy Act.

(4) Confidential information, as defined in (H.7) above, shall not be disclosed without the prior written consent of the individual, institution or organization.

(5) Written advance notice of at least 45 days will be provided to the Contracting Officer of the Contractor’s intent to release findings of studies or research, which have the possibility of adverse effects on the public or the Federal agency, as described in (H.8.2) above. If the Contracting Officer does not pose any objections in writing within the 45-day period, the contractor may proceed with disclosure. Disagreements not resolved by the Contractor and Contracting Officer will be settled pursuant to the “Disputes” clause.

(6) Whenever the Contractor is uncertain about the proper handling of material under the contract, or if the material in question is subject to the Privacy Act or is confidential information subject to the provisions of this clause, the Contractor shall obtain a written determination from the Contracting Officer prior to any release, disclosure, dissemination, or publication.

(7) The information in this paragraph shall not apply when the information is subject to conflicting or overlapping provisions in other Federal, State or local laws.

H.8 TASK ORDERS – REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) PROCEDURES

1) A Task Order is a contractual instrument issued by an authorized and warranted government Contracting Officer to order work for the government.

2) As the need exists for performance under the terms of this IDIQ Contract, only authorized Contracting Officers within the USDA Forest Service, Contracting and Procurement, which possess the necessary warrant may issue task orders against this IDIQ. Additional specifications may be provided with each Task Order RFQ.

3) Task Order RFQs will be transmitted primarily via e-mail.

4) Task Order RFQs may include evaluation criteria (ie: past performance, technical approach, etc.)

which will require the submission of a technical quote. Some Task Order RFQs may be evaluated on price alone. All Task Order RFQs shall specify the method for award determination and indicate the required response documentation.

5) Upon the receipt of a Task Order RFQ from the Government, the Contractor shall respond as specified.

6) Multiple Award IDIQ Contract holders will receive fair opportunity to be considered for each Task Order RFQ unless one of the exceptions in FAR 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity apply.

H.9 TASK ORDER QUOTE REQUIREMENTS

INDIVIDUAL TASK ORDER AWARD CRITERIA

1) As the need exists for performance under the terms of this contract, any warranted Contracting Officer within the USDA Forest Service, Contracting and Procurement, may solicit quotes and issue task orders against this contract. Additional specifications will be provided with the Task Order RFQ as the Government deems necessary. Task Orders may be transmitted to the Contractor by e-mail.

2) Upon the receipt of a TO RFQ from the Government, the Contractor shall respond as specified in the Individual TO RFQ period as may be mutually agreed upon, prepare a Task Order Quote containing the following documents and information:

a) Task Order Price Quote

b) Task Order Work Plan/Technical Quote (see below)

c) Special Conditions or Reservations

d) Name of Proposed Subcontractor(s)

3) If requested in the TO RFQ, the Contractor shall provide a Technical Quote consisting of a Quality Control Plan, a Schedule of Work, Past Performance, Communication Plan and Employee Listing that will meet the contract requirements. The work plan will include:

a) The Quality Control Plan will be assessed on the information provided and the methodology proposed to ensure quality control will be maintained in addressing an acceptable process of supervision, field self-inspections, and work monitoring to meet the task order specifications.

b) The Schedule of Work shall be a practical schedule. The Schedule of Work shall include the following:

• The proposed order in which the Contractor will perform the work.

• Proposed dates that the Contractor expects to start and complete field work in each project area. In addition, the Schedule of Work shall include the proposed timing of survey units affected by considerations such as elevation, wildlife stipulations, hunting season, seasonal closures, or other site-specific conditions. A proposed date for completion of the fieldwork to ensure completion by the end of the field season is also required. The length of the field season is estimated to be from the middle of May through the end of September but will vary somewhat from year to year. Each Task Order may or may not include the entire field season.

c) Task Order Past Performance will be evaluated as defined for the IDIQ; however, relevancy is further refined to consider experience with Heritage surveys in similar terrain to the specific TO location: Black Hills National Forest, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests or Thunder Basin National Grasslands and Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands.

d) A proposed communication plan regarding findings, progress, information exchange, questions, and concerns of both parties.

e) The technical quote shall include a list of all employees/personnel working on this contract including subcontractors. Address who will be assigned to perform the survey work, data management, and documentation of findings. Offeror’s Proposed Task Order Staffing (including Permits/Licenses, and Plan of Work) demonstrates an understanding and sound approach to meeting the specific task order requirements. Task Order Specific Staffing Approach Offerors shall provide a description of their staffing approach. This will include the process used to hire/subcontract staff that meet the task order requirements.

4) Site visits/Scoping, if necessary, in the development of a Task Order Price Quote will be considered as incidental to the work. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to perform accurate scoping to identify all tasks required to accomplish the work.

5) Each Task Order Price Quote shall be prepared using the Schedule of Items in the Task Order RFQ.

The Task Order Price Quote shall include all costs, including subcontractor costs. The Contractor’s Task Order Price Quote shall be prepared in sufficient detail to allow the Contracting Officer to conduct a thorough review and evaluation. Single total and lump-sum cost estimates will not be accepted. Major, significant components of work shall be identified in the Quote. The Task Order Price Quote shall be assembled into specific salient features of the work with each item assigned a unique line number and sufficient comment to clearly portray the specific work associated with that line item.

6) Non-pre-priced work to be included in a Task Order must be proposed by the Contractor in a format acceptable to the Government (e.g. travel). Travel shall be broken out by number of trips, purpose.

Prices shall not exceed the GSA Per Diem rates.

7) Following contract award or concurrent with IDIQ award, the individual TOs may or may not be awarded subject to the availability of funds. For TO awards, an award will be made to the quoter representing the best value to the Government, with possible trade-offs between technical, past performance and price as defined above. The Government reserves the right to NOT award the TOs evaluated at the basic contract level.

H.10 EVALUATION OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE

The Contractor’s performance will be evaluated upon completion of each Task Order of over $350,000 or when determined to be in the best interest of the Government. Additionally, an annual overall performance evaluation will be completed and posted in the CPARS Performance System. The Contractor may be required to submit to the Contracting Officer a written plan to remedy any identified deficiencies. Failure to sufficiently meet performance requirements and goals may prompt the Government to stop issuing Task Order Requests for the remainder of the term of the contract and the Government may make a determination to not exercise the option years.

SECTION D – CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

Attachments:

Attachment 1: 1167650 MBRTB Parks RD North Platte VM Heritage Survey

Attachment 2: 1168791 MBRNF FY26 Sandy Battle Heritage Survey

Attachment 3: Performance Work Statement – PWS

Attachment 4: Wage Determination: WD 2015-5355 NE r.30

Attachment 5: Wage Determination: WD 2015-5357 NE r.28

Attachment 6: Wage Determination: WD 2015-5367 SD r.31

Attachment 7: Wage Determination: WD 2015-5377 SD r.31

Attachment 8: Wage Determination: WD 2015-5411 WY r.28

Attachment 9: Wage Determination: WD 2015-5413 WY r.28

Attachment 10: Wage Determination: WD 2015-5437 CO r.29

Attachment 11: Wage Determination: WD 2015-5439 CO r.29

SECTION K - SOLICITATION REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF QUOTERS

K.1 SAM UEI Number: _________________________

K.2 CONTRACTOR SAFETY PLAN CERTIFICATION (CERTIFICATION TO BE

SUBMITTED WITH QUOTE.)

1. The Contractor shall have a Safety Plan in place.

2. The Contractor shall provide a copy of their IDIQ safety plan with their solicitation response. This copy of the Safety plan shall be kept in the contract folder for OSHA’s review.

2. The Safety Plan should be available to all employees and subcontractors working on the contract.

3. The Safety Plan should cover at a minimum:

a. Safety briefings covering the work area, equipment being used, and any special considerations for the work under the contract.

b. Personal Protective Equipment required for the work under the contract.

c. Identify appropriate OSHA requirements for the type of work under the contract.

d. Weather considerations for the time of year of the contract.

e. Communication issues and locations of the nearest medical facilities.

f. Name and point of contact information of supervisor responsible for enforcing Safety Plan.

g. Name, position title and point of contact information of company executive responsible for approving the Safety Plan.

h. Specific contingency plans for emergencies such as medical, fire, hazard material spills and any other contract assessed hazard prevention and abatement requirement needs that apply to this project.

This certifies that I have a safety plan in place and certifies that it will be strictly enforced.

Signature: _______________________________ Title: ___________________________________ Date: ___________________________________

ShawnHarwood Highlight

K.3 EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATION (Certification to be submitted with quote.)

The offeror/quoter represents and certifies that:

(a) The firm/individual ____ is ____ is not a current Federal Government employee.

(b) The firm _____ is _____ is not substantially owned or controlled by a Government employee or retiree.

(c) The firm/individual ___ is _____ is not a retired USDA employee. If retired, give date of retirement _________________.

(d) The firm/individual ____ is _____ is not related to a current Forest Service employee on any forest service units within the Rocky Mountain Region. If so, list employee's name and location

I, on behalf of said Company, certify the above information is factual.

(Signature) (Date)____________________________________________

(Printed Name) (Title)_________________________________________

SECTION L – Instructions to Offerors

L.1 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023)

SIZE STANDARD AND NAICS CODE INFORMATION

Contract line item(s): All, NAICS Code: 541990, Size Standard: $19.5 M

Offerors are requested to review this solicitation, including the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and attachments as soon as possible upon receipt. If an offeror has any questions regarding the solicitation or PWS, which require an answer from the issuing office, these questions shall be submitted in writing by June 15, 2026 @ 11:00 AM MDT via email, referencing section and paragraph of the solicitation to:

Shawn Harwood, Contracting Specialist EMAIL: shawn.harwood@usda.gov

Quote Responses are Due June 22, 2026 by 3:00 MT mailto:shawn.harwood@usda.gov

L.1 Quote Preparation Instructions

L.1.1 – General Instructions Proposals shall conform to the instructions provided in this section. Proposals shall be neat, clearly and concisely written, indexed and logically assembled. The intent of your quote is to communicate why you should be selected. Therefore, ensure you address (answer) each instruction element. Failure to properly respond may eliminate you from the competition.

The Government must receive your quote no later than the time and date specified in the request for quote or subsequent amendment(s). Proposals submitted in response to this solicitation shall be furnished in the following format with the numbers of copies as specified below:

Only email proposals will be accepted. Quote must be submitted by email to:

Shawn Harwood, Contracting Specialist.

Email: shawn.harwood@usda.gov No other forms of submission will be accepted.

Contractor is responsible for verifying receipt of quote by the Contracting Officer ONLY return the required documents requested. DO NO RETURN ENTIRE SOLICITATION.

Each of the parts listed below shall be submitted as separate attachments/documents.

L.1.1.1 Prospective offerors shall concurrently submit:

(a) Volume I – Technical/Past Performance Quote - One original.

(i) Respond to the evaluation criteria listed in Section M including sub-factors regarding your Firm’s technical capabilities and qualifications. Ensure that you provide all requested information.

(ii) Experience Questionnaire

(b) Volume II - Price Quote - One original – do not include your technical quote in with your price quote. Include in your price quote:

(i) Completed and Signed SF-1449

(ii) The schedule of items with unit price extensions completed, unit price prevails.

(iii) Complete and return all certifications identified in Section K.

LI.1.1.2 All proposals must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation. Any commitments made in the quote shall become a part of the resultant contract.

Apparent inconsistencies between promised performance and statement of work shall be fully explained. Any significant inconsistency, if unexplained, raises a fundamental issue of the offeror’s understanding of the statement of work and/or ability to perform the contract. This may be a basis for rejection of the quote. In no case shall words like “we will comply with the requirements of the contract,” or equivalent statements, be acceptable to meet the requirements of this solicitation. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in the offeror’s quote being found non-responsive.

L.1.1.3 Offeror’s are cautioned that the government intends to award a contract without discussions;

thus, initial quote should represent the best possible effort.

This solicitation will be awarded on factors other than just price (Best Value).

L.1.1.4 Submitted materials should be fully responsive to and consistent with the requirements of the solicitation and the evaluation criteria listed in section M.

L.1.1.5 The technical quote must not contain reference to cost; however, resource information (such as data concerning labor hours and categories, materials, subcontracts, etc.) may be contained in the technical quote so that the contractor's understanding of the statement of work may be evaluated.

L.1.1.6 Restriction on disclosure and use of data: Offeror’s that include in their proposals data that they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes shall mark the title page with the following legend: “This quote includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed, in whole or in part for any purpose other than to include in contract award.” Other pages should reference title page statement;

or any other restriction.

L.1.1.7 Disposition of Proposals: The original of the technical and cost quote will be retained with the contract file. All copies of technical proposals will be destroyed after completion of technical evaluations.

L.1.1.8 FACSIMILE PROPOSALS

Due to unavailable secure facsimile capabilities and limited size of attachments to electronic mail, facsimile proposals will NOT be accepted; submit your quote in accordance with Section L.1.

L.2 FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract. (APR 1984) The Government contemplates award of up to four Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract of a base plus four one–year options result ing from this solicitation.

L.3 FAR 52.216-27 SINGLE OR MULTIPLE AWARDS (OCT 1995)

The Government may elect to award multiple task order contracts for the same or similar services to two or more sources under this solicitation.

L.4 AGAR 452.216-72 EVALUATION QUANTITIES--INDEFINITE DELIVERY

CONTRACT (FEB 1988)

To evaluate offers for award purposes, the Government will apply the offeror's proposed fixed prices/rates to the estimated quantities included in the solicitation and will add other direct costs if applicable.

L.5 AGAR 452.204-70 Inquiries. (FEB 1988) Inquiries and all correspondence concerning this solicitation should be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer. Offerors should contact only the Contracting Officer issuing the solicitation about any aspect of this requirement prior to contract award.

L.6 Pre-Quote Conference.

(a) The Government is planning a virtual pre-quote conference, during which potential offerors may obtain a better understanding of the work required.

(b) Offerors are encouraged to submit all questions in writing at least five (5) days prior to the conference.

Questions will be considered at any time prior to or during the conference; however, offerors will be asked to confirm verbal questions in writing. Subsequent to the conference, an amendment to the solicitation containing an abstract of the questions and answers, and a list of attendees, will be disseminated.

(c) In order to facilitate conference preparations, it is requested that the CO named on this solicitation be contacted and advised of the number of persons who will attend.

(d) The Government assumes no responsibility for any expense incurred by an offeror prior to contract award.

(e) Offerors are cautioned that, notwithstanding any remarks or clarifications given at the conference, all terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged unless they are changed by amendment to the solicitation. If the answers to conference questions, or any solicitation amendment, create ambiguities, it is the responsibility of the offeror to seek clarification prior to submitting a quote.

(f) The conference will be held:

Date: June 17, 2026 Time: 1:00 MDT Location: Virtual/Teleconference (Register to get call in number.)

Attendance is not mandatory. All interested parties need to register to receive call in number to attend the meeting. If no-one registers for the meeting, the meeting will not be held.

All interested parties must register by 1400 MDT on June 15, 2026 by sending an email to:

Shawn Harwood, Contracting Specialist Email: shawn.harwood@usda.gov

All questions must be submitted in writing via email to:

Shawn Harwood, Contracting Specialist Email: shawn.harwood@usda.gov

Questions must be received by June 15, 2026 @ 11:00 AM MDT. Any questions received after this date will not be considered.

It is the offeror’s responsibility to familiarize themselves with the normal terrain. Offerors may conduct an internet search of Black Hills National Forest, Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands, or Medicine Bow-National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grasslands for information on roads, terrain, and other pertinent information.

SECTION M – EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD (IDIQ)

M.1 FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items. (NOV 2021)

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

Relative Order of Importance. Technical Factors 1 and 2 when combined, will be weighted approximately equal to price, although quotes above the Government estimate will generally reduce the opportunity for award.

The following factors will be used in the technical evaluation process, listed in descending order of importance:

Factor 1 - Technical Capabilities (Very Important):

Each Technical Capability Subfactor will receive a rating of Does Not Meet, Meets, or Exceeds as defined below.

• Does Not Meet: Offeror does not demonstrate an understanding and sound approach to meeting the requirements.

• Meets: Offeror demonstrates an understanding and sound approach to meeting the contract requirements.

• Exceeds: Offeror demonstrates an understanding and sound approach to meeting the contract requirements AND exceeds the requirements of the solicitation.

Subfactor 1.1 Qualifications of the Firm Offerors shall describe their knowledge and experience of Middle Rocky Mountain – Great Plains Archaeology (WY, SD, CO, and NE). This includes an understanding of the geographical regions, archaeological methods, site types and the thematic contexts needed to evaluate historic properties.

Offeror must also demonstrate capability to provide the full range of services and/or equipment for the services identified in the Performance Work Statement. Must hold a current Organic Act Permit for Archeological Investigations on the National Forest System Lands on these Forests.

EVALUATION CRITERIA: The Firm’s qualifications will be assessed on the information provided which will need to demonstrate the types of work the firm has performed in the past, the firm’s strengths and weaknesses, and ability to provide the equipment and expertise necessary to perform the work identified in the solicitation.

Subfactor 1.2…