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PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT/SITE INSPECTIONS Solicitation # 140L4323Q0169 BLM MEDFORD, PRINEVILLE, AND NW OR DISTRICTS Page 3 of 18

Price Schedule

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Description Est.

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Total Amount

0010 PA/SI Medford District 10 Sites $ $ 0020 PA/SI Prineville District 2 Sites $ $ 0030 PA/SI NW Oregon District 1 Site $ $

TOTAL = $

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE 9/1/2023 – 12/31/2024

PROJECT WORK STATEMENT

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 Objective

The Bureau of Land Management, under its delegated Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA, 42 U.S. C. 9601, et. seq.) authority, is requesting the preparation of numerous Site Evaluations, ten for the Medford District Office and two for the Prineville District Office. The BLM believes conditions warrant a formal evaluation to determine if the release or threat of a release of CERCLA hazardous substances into the environmental has occurred at each site. Guidance for the Site Evaluations will fall under 40 CFR 300.400 through

300.440 and, 300.410 and 300.415.

The Site Evaluations will cover the following phases: 1) a Preliminary Assessment (PA), 2) a Site Investigation (SI). All work under these Site Evaluations will be in accordance with CERCLA, the National Contingency Plan (NCP), and applicable BLM and EPA Guidance.

The BLM has identified ten cannabis grow sites with suspected release of hazardous substances associated with the unauthorized cultivation of cannabis.

Medford District

1. Rooke Grow

2. Rock Creek

3. Salt Creek 1

4. Salt Creek 2

5. Arrasta

6. Sucker Creek

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7. Soda Mountain Wilderness (SMW)

8. EPP

9. QBR

10. Brick Pile

The BLM has identified two abandoned mercury mines within the Prineville District administrative boundary.

Prineville District

1. Maury Mountain Mine (MMM)

2. Platner Bear Creek Mine (PBCM) Complex

The BLM has identified a recreational shooting area along Lost Creek southeast of Dexter, Oregon.

Northwest Oregon District

1. Lost Creek Shooting Area (LCSA)

The focus of these investigations will be on BLM managed lands only.

1.2 Background

Cannabis Grow Sites – Medford District The ten cannabis grow sites listed in Section 1.1 were identified by BLM law enforcement as unauthorized cultivation of cannabis on BLM managed lands, with some overlap onto private land. Integral Ecology Research Center based in Blue Lake, California completed Site Assessments, and Predictive and Detection Modeling of Cannabis Cultivation on National Forests and Other Public Lands in Southern Oregon report in February 2021. The report identified numerous sites on BLM managed lands and identified hazardous substances release(s).

Maury Mountain Mine – Prineville District The Maury Mountain Mine (MMM) is an inactive mercury mine located on the north side of Maury Mountains, approximately 38 miles southeast of Prineville, Oregon and approximately 5 miles southeast of Post, Oregon. The site is approximately 4,480 feet above sea level. The mine had upper and lower workings. The upper workings have four adits with connecting raises and winzes, a glory hole stope, a vertical shaft, and several nonproductive adits and open cuts.

A PA/SI was completed on land adjoining the BLM in 2004.

Platner Bear Creek Mine (PBCM) – Prineville District The Platner Bear Creek Mine (PMCM) complex is an inactive mercury mine located approximately 25 miles SE of Prineville Oregon, east off Highway 27.

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Lost Creek Shooting Area – Northwest Oregon District The Lost Creek Shooting Area (LCSA) is composed of various gravel piles where local recreational shooting has occurred for many years. There may be some solid waste associated with recreational shooting. The gravel piles were staged for road maintenance with plans for use later. The district has planned a stream reclamation project along Lost Creek.

1.3 Description of the Work

The contractor shall furnish personnel, supervision, services, materials, and equipment required to support/conduct Site Evaluation assessment activities at each Site. The combined Site Evaluation assessment integrates activities typically performed during the PA information gathering, site reconnaissance with activities typically performed during the SI (review of data, development of field work plans, field sampling, filling data gaps) to achieve one comprehensive site evaluation. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the Contractor’s service providers (subcontractors) performing the services herein. Such subcontractors shall be accountable solely to the prime Contractor, who in turn is responsible to the Government. The Contractor must possess all the required expertise, knowledge, equipment, and tools required to meet or exceed the Government’s objectives identified in this PWS in accordance with established industry standards.

It is the Contractor's responsibility to comply with all applicable BLM, Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies, to provide personnel with all appropriate OSHA training (ex.

HAZWOPER), and to fulfill the objectives in the PWS in a manner that is consistent with all existing BLM guidance for the duration of the Call.

Task 1: Health and Safety Plan (HASP), Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP) and Quality Assurance Plan (QAP)

The contractor shall prepare a Health and Safety Plan (HASP) prior to any site visit per 29 CFR

1910.120. One HASP for cannabis grow sites, one for mercury mines and one for shooting area.

The HASPs must be submitted to the COR for review and approval at least 5 business days prior to site access.

No ground disturbance at any site will be conducted without prior approval of the BLM.

Unknown hazards may be present at each location, the contractor is to maintain a safe distance from any physical safety hazards (i.e., shafts and adits).

Task 2 – Preliminary Assessment and Site Inspection (PA/SI) for all sites

Complete a PA based on readily available data, such as site management practices, BLM provided information, and aerial photos. Sampling and analysis may be associated with a PA but should be limited to only those non-intrusive samples necessary to meet the objectives of a site evaluation. The PA should include, but is not limited to, the following:

• The location of the site, including a legal description and the latitude and longitude.

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• A description of the source and nature of the release. This description should include the type of facility or site (e.g., mine tailings, landfill, illegal dump), the type of release, and the estimated extent of the contaminated area.

• A review of existing information and data pertaining to the site.

• Identification of the substance(s) of concern, the characteristics of the substance(s), the quantity (if known or can be easily obtained) of each substance released, the form of the hazardous substance (i.e., liquid, solid, or gas), and the estimated or determined extent of contamination.

• Identification of existing or potential targets threatened by the release and the pathway by which they may be impacted (i.e., air, surface water, ground water, or soil exposure).

• Determination if a removal action(s) is warranted.

• If information is insufficient to determine the need for a removal action, identify the additional information needed to determine if a removal action is warranted and make a recommendation for a SI.

Conduct a SI to incorporate and build upon the PA completed for the site. The SI should include an expanded sampling program to complete the evaluation design. This sampling program should be based on the information gathered in the site verification and PA. Since a SI will involve sampling and analysis, it is BLM policy a SI includes a quality assurance plan (QAP), field sampling analysis plan (SAP), and Health and Safety Plan (HASP).

Sampling

Soil sampling will be conducted to determine the extent of heavy metals, PAH-impacted soils, and/or other potential contaminants at each site. Surface sampling and test pits are intended to define the vertical and lateral extent of impacts at the site. The following sections describe soil sampling activities at the site.

Surface soil samples will be analyzed in situ using a handheld XRF device to determine concentrations heavy metal on site with contaminants of concern lead and/or mercury. The site will be divided into a grid pattern, and XRF sample locations will be placed within each grid.

The XRF will be used to sample the surface soil (0-3”) at specific locations (to be determined) within the specified grids. In addition, a shovel will be used to dig 25–30 test pits on the site. The test pits will be strategically placed within the areas where high concentrations of lead and/or mercury were previously detected, where lead (pellets and bullets) were observed, and in areas that require additional investigation. The test pits will be advanced to 2 feet below the ground surface (bgs), and the XRF will be used to analyze samples in one of the exposed sidewalls at 0.5, 1, 1.5, and 2 feet bgs. A BLM cultural representative may be on site to monitor activities.

Upon completion of collecting the soil sample the test pit will be backfilled with the excavated material.

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Verification soil samples will be collected at a rate of 10% of the XRF samples and will be submitted to a fixed analytical laboratory to be analyzed for lead, mercury, or other heavy metals. The coordinates for each XRF and soil sampling location will be recorded using a handheld GPS unit.

Soil from each sample location will be analyzed in situ using an XRF device. Soil samples to be submitted to a fixed analytical laboratory will be collected in laboratory-supplied glass jars. Soil samples will be labeled and placed immediately in a cooler on ice. If a cooler is shipped, it will be sealed with packing tape, and a custody seal will be signed and placed on the edge of the cooler prior to shipping.

Sampling at the cannabis grow sites should be discussed with the CO and COR.

The SI will describe whether any hazardous substances exceed their respective screening levels.

This data and the evaluation should be presented in both tabular form (with exceedances shaded within the table) and in a narrative form. The SI is to be combined with the PA into one report, the Site Evaluation.

The contractor shall prepare a summary that identifies the need for a removal action, if applicable. The summary is based on eight criteria established in the NCP (40 CFR 300.415).

Information gathered during removal evaluations of a site should be checked against these eight criteria to determine the need for a removal action. The following criteria shall be considered in determining the appropriateness of a removal action:

- Actual or potential exposure to nearby populations, animals, or the food chain

- Actual or potential contamination of drinking water supplies or sensitive ecosystems

- Hazardous substances in bulk containers that may pose a threat of release

- High levels of hazardous substances in soils that may migrate

- Weather conditions (e.g., flooding) that may promote migration of hazardous substances

- Threat of fire or explosion

- Availability of other appropriate Federal or State response mechanisms to respond to the release (if another Federal, State, or local action that eliminates the threat from a release of a hazardous substance, then a removal action, pursuant to CERCLA, may not be warranted)

- Other situations that may pose threats to human health and welfare or the environment.

The contractor shall provide all support activities necessary to ensure the safe and effective accomplishment of all work. It is the contractor's responsibility to fulfill the performance objectives of this PWS in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and Federal guidance, policies, and regulations for the duration of the contract.

The contractor shall provide all personnel, supervision, other items, and non-personnel services necessary to perform the services as defined in this PWS, except for those items specified as Government provided items. The contractor must possess all the required expertise, knowledge, BLM MEDFORD, PRINEVILLE, AND NW OR DISTRICTS Page 8 of 18 equipment, and tools required to meet or exceed the Government’s objectives and task identified in this PWS in accordance with established industry standards.

When possible, the BLM will assist the contractor in obtaining pertinent documentary materials, historical information, maps, photographs, site plans, forms, and other material as available. All documentary materials provided to the contractor or generated by the contractor during investigations will remain or become property of the Government and must be returned to the BLM before final payment.

2.0 COMMUNICATION

2.1 Contracting Officer (CO)

Only the CO has the authority to enter, administer, or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings (FAR 1.602-2). Any requests for modification to the contract MUST be completed through the CO prior to work commencing.

Any differing site conditions and/or proposed deviations must be immediately reported to the CO/COR in advance of commencement of work in writing. Verbal communications shall be followed by written documentation. Proceeding with work on a differing site condition is done at the Contractor’s risk and the Government will not pay for work performed without the CO’s advanced written approval.

2.2 Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

All activities must be planned in coordination with the COR. Any technical questions must be asked through the COR. The COR does not have authority to deviate or approve any modification to the contract. All communication should be completed through the COR, to include any communication with outside agencies and/or Tribes.

2.4 Scheduling

The contractor must schedule a post award meeting within 10 business days of contract award with the BLM COR and site-specific points of contact to discuss the overall schedule and project planning. The schedule must be provided in writing to the BLM CO and COR as discussed in post award meeting. The contractor will provide the BLM COR with updates to scope and schedule at least every two weeks throughout the period of performance. A pre-site visit meeting must be scheduled with the COR and site-specific point of contact at least 5 working days prior to site visit.

2.5 Contractor and Sub-contractor(s)

The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers (sub-contractors) performing the services herein. Such contract providers shall be accountable solely to the prime contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

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3.0 GOVERNMENT-PROVIDED ITEMS

3.1 Site Locations – see Attachment 1

3.1.1 Rooke Grow

3.1.2 Rock Creek

3.1.3 Salt Creek 1

3.1.4 Salt Creek 2

3.1.5 Arrasta

3.1.6 Sucker Creek

3.1.7 SMW

3.1.8 EPP

3.1.9 QBR

3.1.10 Brick Pile

3.1.11 Maury Mountain Mine (MMM) – Sections 10 & 15, Township 17 South, Range 19 East, Williamette Meridian. The site is located approximately 5 miles southeast of Post, Oregon. Access from Prineville on Highway 380, turn right onto SE Newsome Creek Rd, head south for 0.5 miles, left onto SE Shotgun Rd, follow Shotgun Rd for 3.5- 4 miles, turn right onto an unmanaged dirt road. Access may need to be requested through private landowners in the area.

3.1.12 Platner Bear Creek Mine – The PMCM complex is located approximately 25 miles SE of Prineville Oregon, east off Highway 27, several sections within Township 18 South, Range 17 East, Willamette Meridian all within 3 miles.

3.1.13 Lost Creek Shooting Area – The LCSA site is located approximately 24 miles southeast of Springfield, OR and can be accessed off OR-58 east out of Dexter, OR.

3.2 Documents for Review

3.2.1 Integral Ecology Research Center based in Blue Lake, California completed a Site Assessments, and Predictive and Detection Modeling of Cannabis Cultivation on National Forests and Other Public Lands in Southern Oregon report, February 2021

3.2.2. Maury Mountain Preliminary Assessment/Site Investigation February 2004

4.0 DELIVERABLES

4.1 Draft Reports

The contractor shall submit a draft HASP for the cannabis grow sites, one mercury mines and one for shooting area identified in Section 1.2 and as outlined in Section 1.3, Task 1. The COR will have 5 business days to review and approve the HASP, prior to any site visit.

4.1.1 HASPs

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4.1.2 SAP

4.1.3 QAP

The contractor shall submit draft reports as outlined in Section 1.3, Task 2. The draft electronic copies will be submitted to the COR identified under Section 2.2.1. The COR will have 15 business days to provide written comments.

4.1.4 All the cannabis grow sites identified in Section 3.1.1 thru 3.1.10

4.1.5 Maury Mountain Mine

4.1.6 Platner Bear Creek Mine Complex

4.1.7 Lost Creek Shooting Area

4.2 Final Reports

The contractor will incorporate COR furnished comments received on the draft HASPs into final HASPs, prior to site visits.

4.2.1 HASPs

4.2.2 SAP

4.2.3 QAP

The contractor will incorporate COR furnished comments received on the drafts into final reports. A comment table will also be created which outlines how the comments have been addressed in the final report. The final reports should be submitted to the COR electronically within 15 business days of receipt of comments.

4.2.4 All the cannabis grow sites identified in Section 3.1.1 thru 3.1.10

4.2.5 Maury Mountain Mine

4.2.6 Platner Bear Creek Mine Complex

4.2.7 Lost Creek Shooting Area

5.0 INSPECTION/ACCEPTANCE/PAYMENT

5.1 Inspection

The Government will perform on hundred (100) percent inspection and approve required deliverables to ensure all contract specifications have been met.

5.2 Acceptance

Final inspection and acceptance of all services and deliverables to be provided under each Task Order will be made by the COR.

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5.3 General

Invoices for payment must be submitted through www.ipp.gov after final reports have been received and approved. The contractor shall follow the guidelines within the parent Blanket Purchase Agreement.

FIRE REQUIREMENTS PROCEDURES OUTLINE

This outline covers the fire protection requirements of a contractor or private party who performs service or construction contracts on BLM land. In western Oregon, the BLM allows Oregon Forest Law (ORS) and Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) to apply to these operations on BLM lands rather than develop similar rules applicable only to BLM lands.

1. CLOSED FIRE SEASON

The closed fire season means that fire season has been declared. ORS 477.505 gives the State Forester the authority to establish the fire season. The authority has been delegated to the District Foresters around the state who issue public notices through the newspapers and radio when fire season will be closed for their individual districts. Closed fire season depends upon the drying of forest fuels, rainfall, and time of year. During the closed fire season, the following requirements must be met:

• Fire tools must be on site;

• Fire extinguisher must be in all vehicles;

• Chainsaws must have a .023-inch mesh screen installed in the exhaust;

• Only unmodified saws are to be used in the forest;

• Approved spark arresters must be on all internal combustion engines;

• Watchman service must be provided for 3 hrs after shutdown of power equipment for the day;

• No smoking is permitted while working or traveling through any operations area in the forest;

• No use of explosives is permitted unless approved by the State Forester's representative;

• Permits to burn are required unless waived by a representative of the State Forester.

• Permits to operate power-driven machinery shall be obtained by the Contractor prior to commencing operations unless waived by a representative of the State Forester (ORS 47.625).

Changes or modifications to the above requirements are possible depending upon changes in State of Oregon law and requirements of the State Districts and Protective Associations.

2. FIRE PRECAUTION LEVELS

There are 4 fire precaution levels that begin with level 1 at the start of the closed fire season and can go through level 4 if conditions warrant. The fire precaution levels restrict certain forest operations as the fire danger increases. It is the responsibility of the individual operating on forest land to know the precaution level for the day and take the correct fire precautions. There are no precaution levels prior to the closed fire season. Each fire precaution level requires adherence to the restrictions applicable to all lower levels in addition to the limits placed by that level.

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Level 1 is the lowest level of fire danger usually occurring early in the season and perhaps again after significant rainfall during the season. All requirements listed above apply. Waivers may be issued by the State Districts or Protective Associations and these MUST be approved by the BLM. Waivers will only be considered if the conditions on the work site are not as severe as predicted. The requirements for fire tools on site, screens installed in saws, and fire extinguishers with saws will not be waived.

Level 2 is the partial hootowl where saws can operate from first light in the morning until 1:00 p.m. in the afternoon. From 1:00 p.m. until the end of the day saws are to be shut down.

Waivers for operating beyond the 1:00 p.m. shutdown will be evaluated on a site-by-site basis.

Level 3 is the partial shutdown of all forest industrial operations and shuts down contractor operations with few exceptions. Waivers may be issued on a site-by-site basis.

Level 4 is the general shutdown of all contractor operations. Waivers will not be issued.

Landowners are permitted entry into their lands.

ORS. 477.066 requires that an operator on forest land take immediate action to control and extinguish a fire on forest land. The contractor shall take this action and notify the BLM and the nearest State of Oregon District office immediately.

OAR. 629-43-030 requires watchmen to be:

• Physically capable and experienced in operating any firefighting equipment on site.

• On duty for 3 hours after the shutdown of the last power-driven equipment for the day.

• Furnished adequate facilities for transportation and communications in order to summon assistance if needed.

• Patrolling and visually inspecting all sites where work was done during the day.

3. FIRE TOOLS REQUIRED DURING CLOSED FIRE SEASON

The operator/contractor shall furnish fire tools to all personnel on site using the following combinations.

NUMBER OF PERSONNEL_______________________________

1- 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

KIND OF TOOLS NUMBER OF TOOLS REQUIRED_________________________

Pulaskis 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 Shovels 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 Hazel hoes 1 2 3 3 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 In addition to the above handtools, the operator/contractor must provide a backpack pump can filled with water located with the tool box in a readily available area.

All shovels are to be size 0 or larger, long handled. All tools shall be sharp and ready for service. Fire extinguishers as follows:

For chainsaws - 8 oz. capacity by weight.

For vehicles - UL rating of at least 4 BC.

4. ADDITIONAL WATER SUPPLY

Contractor shall comply with ORS 477.615 during fire season when inside or within one-eighth of one mile of a state forest protection district and furnish additional water supply and equipment for use in fire suppression in conformity with the rules promulgated by the Oregon State Forester, when directed by the Oregon State Forester in writing. When required, all water supply and equipment components shall be maintained and ready for immediate use.

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During fire season when operating a stationary internal combustion engine inside or within one eighth of one mile of a state forest protection district, Contractor shall comply with ORS 477.650 and provide a water supply, with equipment for its use in fire suppression for each engine, in conformity with the rules promulgated by the Oregon State Forester. All water supply and equipment components shall be maintained and ready for immediate use.

(End of Special Contract Requirements)

ATTACHMENTS

Description No. of Pages

Attachment 1: Medford Maps 3

Attachment 2: Prineville Maps 4

Attachment 3: Maury Mountain reports 102

Attachment 4: Platner Bear Creek Mine reports 3

Attachment 5: Medford reports 109

Attachment 6: Northwest Information 5

Attachment 7: Wage Determination Tables 44

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CLAUSES

1510-52.211-70 BLM - VARIATION IN ESTIMATED QUANTITY (MAY 1987), 52.211-70

(DEVIATION)

If the quantity of the unit-priced item in this contract is an estimated quantity and the actual quantity of the unit-priced item varies more than 20 percent above or below the estimated quantity, an equitable adjustment in the contract price shall be made upon demand of either party. The equitable adjustment shall be based upon any increase or decrease in costs due solely to the variation above 120 percent or below 80 percent of the estimated quantity. If the quantity variation is such as to cause an increase in the time necessary for completion, the Contractor may request, in writing, an extension of time, to be received by the Contracting Officer within 10 days from the beginning of the delay, or within such further period as may be granted by the Contracting Officer before the date of final settlement of the contract.

Upon the receipt of a written request for an extension, the Contracting Officer shall ascertain the facts and make an adjustment for extending the completion date as, in the judgment of the Contracting Officer, is justified.

(End of clause)

52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON A ByteDance COVERED APPLICATION (JUN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Covered application means the social networking service TikTok or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Limited or an entity owned by ByteDance Limited.

Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101(6)—

(1) Means any equipment or interconnected system or subsystem of equipment, used in the automatic acquisition, storage, analysis, evaluation, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, or reception of data or information by the executive agency, if the equipment is used by the executive agency directly or is used by a contractor under a contract with the executive agency that requires the use—

(i) Of that equipment; or

(ii) Of that equipment to a significant extent in the performance of a service or the furnishing of a product;

(2) Includes computers, ancillary equipment (including imaging peripherals, input, output, and storage devices necessary for security and surveillance), peripheral equipment designed to be controlled by the central processing unit of a computer, software, firmware and similar procedures, services (including support services), and related resources; but

(3) Does not include any equipment acquired by a Federal contractor incidental to a Federal contract.

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(b) Prohibition. Section 102 of Division R of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Pub.

L. 117-328), the No TikTok on Government Devices Act, and its implementing guidance under Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-23-13, dated February 27, 2023, “No TikTok on Government Devices” Implementation Guidance, collectively prohibit the presence or use of a covered application on executive agency information technology, including certain equipment used by Federal contractors. The Contractor is prohibited from having or using a covered application on any information technology owned or managed by the Government, or on any information technology used or provided by the Contractor under this contract, including equipment provided by the Contractor’s employees; however, this prohibition does not apply if the Contracting Officer provides written notification to the Contractor that an exception has been granted in accordance with OMB Memorandum M-23-13.

(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(End of clause)

(End of Clauses)

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INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS AND RESPONDENTS

L.1.0 GENERAL. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

L.1.1 Electronic Submission. Electronic quotation will be electronically submitted via email to kkkaralus@blm.gov

L.1.2 Requests for Information. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to kkkaralus@blm.gov by 7/13/2023 @ 1400 PDT.

L.2.0 QUOTATION INSTRUCTIONS. The quotation shall be submitted in one part consisting of a price section.

L.2.1 FORMAT AND CONTENT OF NON-PRICE SECTION. The non-price section shall be organized by evaluation factor and sequenced in the below order. The Respondent shall address the following factors in sufficient narrative and qualitative detail to be evaluated.

L.2.2 FORMAT AND CONTENT OF PRICE SECTION

L.2.2.1 Submit the completed Standard Form 1449 and all acknowledged amendments, if any.

L.2.2.2 Evaluation Factor, Price. The Offeror shall remit a completed price schedule. The Respondent shall enter unit price and extended total for each item listed. The price shall include all necessary supervision, management, labor, transportation, equipment, materials, any other direct incidental costs, overhead and profit, unless the cost is expressly identified as a separately priced contract line item.

L.2.2.3 The Respondent shall complete and submit all applicable Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors. In accordance with FAR 4.1201, representations and certifications shall be submitted to the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) and updated at least annually to ensure they are kept current, accurate, and complete.

52.216-1 – TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a firm fixed-price type of contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

52.252-1 – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph mailto:kkkaralus@blm.gov mailto:kkkaralus@blm.gov

BLM MEDFORD, PRINEVILLE, AND NW OR DISTRICTS Page 17 of 18 identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

Federal Acquisition Regulation: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (CFR, Title 48, Chapter 14): http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=46fff09635987db3af784ea3c7efc2e0&mc=true&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title48/48cfrv5_02.tp l#1400

(End of provision)

52.252-5 – AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 14) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

1452.233-2 – SERVICE OF PROTEST (DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (JUL 1996)

(DEVIATION)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the General Accounting Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from Bureau of Land Management, Oregon State Office, Branch of Procurement Management, 1220 SW 3rd Avenue, Portland, Oregon, 97204.

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(c) A copy of the protest served on the Contracting Officer shall be simultaneously furnished by the protester to the Department of the Interior Assistant Solicitor for Procurement and Patents, 1849 C Street, NW, Room 6511, Washington, D.C. 20240.

(End of provision)

(End of Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors and Respondents)

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EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1.0 BASIS OF AWARD. The Government will award of a Firm Fixed Price Commercial Service Purchase Order in accordance with the provisions herein this section. Price shall be fair and reasonable.

The following provisions are provided in full text:

52.212-2 – EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

(NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer 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:

Price______________________

Price is the most significantly important factor.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of Provision)

(End of Evaluation Factors for Award)