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140L4326Q0065

Multiple Destinations See Schedule

BLM OR-ST OFC PROC MGMT BR(OR952)

1220 SW 3rd Avenue, 12th Floor

PORTLAND OR 97204

06/02/2026 1700 PD

0044038329

Destinee Croom 5038086066

LHA 100.00

LHA

Matthew Duane

113210

$20.5

05/20/2026

ADMINISTERED BY:

BLM OR STATE OFC PROC MGMT-OR952

1220 SW 3rd Avenue, 12th Floor

PORTLAND OR 97204 US

OSO-Tyrrell Seed Orchard, Seed Extraction &

Processing 2026-2027.

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ACCEPTED,

Period of Performance: 09/15/2026 to

05/31/2027

00010 Horning Seed Extraction

Product/Service Code: F009

Product/Service Description: NATURAL

RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- SEED

COLLECTION/PRODUCTION

Delivery: 05/31/2027

Delivery Location Code: 0011276587

BLM, Horning Seed Orchard

HORNING SEED ORCHARD

27004 S SHECKLY RD

COLTON OR 97017 US

00020 Tyrrell Seed Extraction

Product/Service Code: F009

Product/Service Description: NATURAL

RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- SEED

COLLECTION/PRODUCTION

Delivery: 05/31/2027

Delivery Location Code: 0011286083

BLM TYRELL SEED ORCHARD

26411 Siuslaw Road

Lorane OR 97451-9701 US

SEED EXTRACTION & PROCESSING, SOLICITATION NO. 140L4326Q0065

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SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

This is a one year with firm-fixed price commercial items services contract for tree seed extraction and processing for Walter Horning Seed Orchard, near Colton, OR and for Travis Tyrrell Seed Orchard, near Lorane, OR. A contractor may provide a quote for services at one or both orchards.

Horning Seed Orchard (HSO)

Item no. Item Description Quantity* Unit of

Measure Unit Price Total

0001 Douglas-Fir Bulk - Seed Extraction & Processing for HSO 1758 BU

0002 Noble Fir Clonal - Seed Extraction & Processing for HSO 50 BU

0003 Western Redcedar Bulk - Seed Extraction & Processing for HSO 42 BU

0004 Western Hemlock Bulk -Seed Extraction & Processing for HSO 130 BU

0005 Western White Pine Bulk -Seed Extraction & Processing for HSO 120 BU

0006 Sugar Pine Bulk -Seed Extraction & Processing for HSO 35 BU

0007 Germination Tests 21 EA

HORNING ITEMS 0001-0007 ALL OR NONE - TOTAL

*Estimated Quantity

BU = Bushel

EA = Each

ESTIMATED START WORK DATE for Horning: September 15, 2026

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: September 15, 2026 – May 31, 2027

OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE TIMES:

Pick-up: Between September 1 to the following January 31, the Contractor shall transport all cones from the Government facility. The Government will select the order in which cones are transported and extracted.

Deliveries: The Contractor shall have approximately 25% of the bushels processed and seed delivered by Jan.

15, 50% by March 1, 75% by April 1, and 100% by May 31 of the calendar year following the year the cones were harvested.

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Tyrrell Seed Orchard (TSO)

Item no. Item Description Quantity* Unit of

Measure Unit Price Total

0008 Douglas-Fir Bulk - Seed Extraction & Processing for TSO 2553 BU

0009 Sugar Pine Bulk -Seed Extraction & Processing for TSO 38 BU

0010 Germination Tests 15 EA

TYRRELL ITEMS 0008-0010 ALL OR NONE - TOTAL

*Estimated Quantity

BU = Bushel

EA = Each

ESTIMATED START WORK DATE for Tyrrell: September 15, 2026

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: September 15, 2026 – May 31, 2027

OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE TIMES:

Pick-up: Between September 15 to the following January 31, the Contractor shall transport all cones from the Government facility. The Government will select the order in which cones are transported and extracted.

Deliveries: The Contractor shall have approximately 25% of the bushels processed and seed delivered by Jan.

15, 50% by March 1, 75% by April 1, and 100% by May 31 of the calendar year following the year the cones were harvested.

(End of Supplies/Services and Prices/Costs)

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SECTION C- STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 Description of Work

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Walter Horning Seed Orchard and Travis Tyrrell Seed Orchard are soliciting services for tree seed extraction, processing, and germination testing. Both Orchards have been providing conifer seed to the federal government and private sector since the early 2000s. This seed is essential to meet reforestation standards for the Oregon Forest Practices Act and Federal Resource Management Plans. Contractors can bid on one or both Seed Orchards. Contract amounts are estimated based off tree bud counts and environmental factors. Quantity and quality of cones/seeds may increase or decrease drastically from the time of solicitation till the time of processing. It is expected for the contractor to be adaptable and accommodating to changes in quantity/quality. Contractors also need to be licensed, bonded, and insured.

The objective of this contract is to provide clean seed for the BLM and cooperative reforestation and restoration programs. The Contractor shall furnish all transportation, supervision, labor and necessary tools, supplies, equipment, and storage facilities needed to successfully transport cones from the BLM facility(s) to Contractor’s facility, organize bulk and clonal lots, extract, process, clean, package and deliver seed to the Seed Orchard(s) from cones provided by the Seed Orchard(s). Additionally, each seed lot shall have a germination test performed.

Germination tests would vary depending on the tree species and the BLM needs. Results would be provided digitally to the COR..

1.2 Locations - Cones are located at:

BLM Walter Horning Seed Orchard, 27004 S. Sheckly Rd., Colton, OR 97017, and BLM Travis Tyrrell Seed Orchard, 26411 Siuslaw River Rd., Lorane, OR 97451.

1.3 Travel and Access

Travel to and from the orchard facilities is required and shall be provided by the contractor. Access to facilities will be provided by BLM staff.

2.0 DEFINITIONS

Barlock - A plastic, fastener that can only be tightened, for securing the bag opening. Also called a zip-tie.

Bag – A nylon, cotton, or burlap sack.

Bulk Lot - A cone lot which includes collection from more than one clone. Cones are mixed with those of other specified clones in the same orchard. There can be multiple bulk lots per orchard. Cones are identified with tags that specify a seed orchard and lot identification number or the word “BULK”. A colored tag may also be a distinguishing factor for a bulk lot, as determined by the Government.

Bushel - Non-Sugar Pine Species = Eight U.S. dry gallons. The conversion is as follows: 1 U.S. bushel =

35.23907017 liters = 8 dry gallons = 9.309177489 liquid gallons.

Sugar Pine: 1 U.S. bushel = approximately 16-18 cones.

Clonal Lot - Cones harvested from an individual clone. Cones are identified with tags that specify the orchard, row, column, breeding unit, stand, and tree number.

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Cone bag – A bag that has cones inside.

Cone Identification Tag - A plastic or paper tag that is attached to each filled cone bag (also called a cone tag or cone collection tag).

Cone Lot - A pre-determined group of cones designated for seed extraction.

COR – Contract Officer Representative

Filled seed – Seeds filled with seed tissue having a normal appearance as distinguished from empty, partially empty, or insect filled.

Orchard - A group of genetically improved trees selected from a specific area used for producing seed for reforestation material and genetic testing.

Purity - percentage of pure seed, by weight, in a seed lot that may also contain debris.

PPE - Personal Protective Equipment

Regular Extraction - Seed that should be processed and delivered to the Government no later than May 1 of the following year it was harvested.

Seed Lot – A bulk lot, clonal lot or cone lot after the seed has been extracted.

3.0 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED ITEMS - The Contractor shall furnish all transportation, supervision, labor, safety, and necessary tools, supplies, equipment, and storage facilities needed to successfully transport cones from the BLM facility(s) to Contractor facility, organize bulk and clonal lots, extract, process, clean, package and deliver seed to the Seed Orchard(s) from cones provided by the Seed Orchard(s). A subset of each seed lot shall be retained by the contractor for germination testing. Test results would be electronically sent to the COR(s). The government is not responsible or liable for any vehicle or mechanical damage that may occur during transport or processing.

4.0 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED ITEMS - The BLM will provide cone lots and an electronic inventory (spreadsheet) of the number of bushels and bags of cones for each cone lot. Each of the cone bags will be tagged with identification. Clonal lots are identified by orchard unit, breeding unit, stand, tree number and measurement of cones. Bulk lots are identified by orchard unit, the word “BULK”, and measurement of cones.

5.0 SPECIFIC TASKS

5.1 Cone & Seed Transport

5.1.1 Between September 1st for HSO and the 15th for TSO of the year the cones were harvested to January 31st of the next year, the Contractor shall transport all cones from the Government facility to the Contractor facility and shall organize each clonal and bulk lot based on the Government provided electronic inventory. The Government will select the order in which cones are transported and extracted.

5.1.2 The Contractor shall transport cones in a covered truck or trailer to protect them from all moisture (rain, dew, etc.). The Government may allow uncovered transport during dry conditions.

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5.1.3 Deliveries of finished seed – The Contractor shall have approximately 25% of the bushels processed and seed delivered by Jan. 15, 50% by March 1, 75% by April 1, and 100% by May 1 of the calendar year following the year the cones were harvested.

5.2 Items to Note

5.2.1 The Government will pay for any clonal or bulk lot that is less than 2.0 bushels, as if it were a 2.0-bushel lot (example: if a lot is 0.7 bushels, payment will be made for 2.0 bushels).

5.2.2 The Government may have both clonal and bulk lots from the same orchard unit, or several bulk lots from a single orchard.

5.2.3 For most species, the Government places anywhere from 0.1 to 0.6 bushel of harvested cones into each bag, with most bags containing 0.5 bushel of cones. For noble fir, the Government may place anywhere from 0.1 to 1.0 bushel of harvested cones into each bag.

5.2.4 For sugar pine and western white pine, the Contractor shall possibly receive cone bags that contain several disposable cloth insect protection bags each containing individual cones or cone clusters.

Sugar pine typically has one or two cones per cloth bag, while western white pine may contain up to six. The Contractor shall remove cloth bags from the cones and seeds prior to placing cones into seed extraction equipment. The cloth bags tend to be very pitchy and the Contractor can dispose of the cloth insect protection bags once the cones and seed are removed. If cloth bags are not present, seed extraction may continue as usual.

5.3 Extraction and Processing

5.3.1 Once the cones leave the Government facility, the Contractor shall take care of the cones and seeds in a manner that prevents mold development and prevents damage of any kind to the cones, seeds, and seed coats.

5.3.2 The Contractor shall treat each clonal lot and bulk lot (see 2.0 Definitions) as a separate entity, i.e., no mixing seed from one clone with another clone. The Contractor shall clean seed extraction and processing equipment before starting a different seed lot.

5.3.3 The Contractor shall extract at least ninety-five percent (95%) or more of the seed from each cone. If not able to extract 95% or greater in any cone lot, the Contractor shall bring it to the attention of the COR at that time or within one business day of issue, to discuss why.

5.3.4 The Contractor shall de-wing the seed and remove: debris, empty seed, and insect damaged seed from the extracted seed to obtain a purity of at least ninety-six percent (96%) or greater and obtain a filled-seed percent of ninety percent (90%) or greater (filled seed & purity, see 2.0 Definitions). Throughout all extraction and processing, the Contractor shall not damage nor lose more than two percent (2%) of filled seed.

5.3.5 A written explanation to the COR will be required from the Contractor for any seed lot (see 2.0 Definitions) that falls below the above stated quality standards for extracted seed, purity, filled seed, and loss/damage. If a large number of seed lots prove difficult to reach 90% filled seed, the

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Contractor shall notify the COR as soon as possible to discuss options. The Government may require the Contractor to hatch insects contained in the seed and process further to meet the quality standards.

5.3.6 After a seed lot is cleaned to meet the purity and filled-seed requirements, the Contractor shall test each seed lot and make any needed adjustments of drying seed further or rehydrating to meet the appropriate seed moisture range as shown in the following table:

Species Moisture Content (%)

Douglas‐fir 5‐9

Sugar Pine 5-10

Western White Pine 5-10

Western Redcedar 5-10

Western Hemlock 6-9

Noble Fir 6-9

The Woody Plant Seed Manual July 2008

5.3.7 The Contractor shall use a metric scale, which can measure to the nearest 0.01 gram. After a seed lot is cleaned to meet the purity, filled-seed, and moisture content requirements, the Contractor shall measure the weight of 100 seed to the nearest 0.01 gram, and the weight of the total seed-lot to the nearest 0.1 gram and document in the provided electronic spreadsheet.

5.4 X-rays, Data, and Packaging

5.4.1 The Contractor shall provide to the Government one (1) final x-ray for each five (5) pounds of finished seed per clonal seed lot [example: 6.5 lbs. of seed in a clonal seed lot would require one (1) x-ray, while 10.6 lbs. of seed in a clonal seed lot would require two (2) x-rays]. Additionally, the Contractor shall provide one (1) final x-ray to the Government for each twenty (20) pounds of finished seed per each bulk seed lot. The Contractor is required to provide a minimum of one (1) final x-ray for any seed lot. The Contractor shall x-ray a 100 seed grab-sample from within the seed lot, and if taking multiple x-rays, samples shall be taken from different portions of the seed lot. The Contractor shall label these x-rays with year of harvest, orchard unit, and breeding unit-stand-tree number or bulk identification. The Contractor shall deliver x-rays to the Government at the time of seed delivery.

5.4.2 100-seed Samples – The COR shall mark on the Government provided spreadsheet seed lots for the Contractor to package samples from. For those seed lots, when the seed requirements have been met by the Contractor, the Contractor shall package 100-seed samples along with their cone identification tags (this could include the 100 seeds from the final x-ray of the seed lot). These samples from each lot shall be used for germination testing.

5.4.3 The Contractor shall use the Government provided electronic spreadsheet to document the following information for each seed lot:

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a. Number of Bushels processed. If different from Governments recorded Bushels, the Contractor shall update the record, and highlight the change in yellow.

b. Number of Bags processed. If different from Governments recorded Bags, the Contractor shall update the record, and highlight the change in yellow.

c. Weight in grams (to the nearest 0.1 g.)

d. Percent seed moisture (in range according to Table under 5.3)

e. Percent filled seed (90% or greater)

f. Percent purity (96% or greater)

g. Weight of 100 seeds in grams (to the nearest 0.01 g.)

5.4.4 The Contractor shall use clear plastic, six mil or greater thickness, to package the seed lots. The Contractor shall double seal each package to guarantee that no seed is lost and to maintain seed moisture. Seals must be ¼ inch or greater in thickness to ensure durability. The Contractor shall package each seed lot and its cone identification tags separate from other seed lots, and package so that the seed lot ID is visible. The Contractor shall place the packaged seed in cardboard boxes, with no more than 30 pounds per box.

5.4.5 The Contractor shall deliver finished and packaged seed to the Government facility from which it was harvested, after making arrangement with that facility.

5.5 Germination Testing

5.5.1 The samples gathered from each seed lot are to be used for germination testing. Each seed lot shall have a germination test performed (100 seeds). For larger seed lots, more than one germination test may be needed. Germination testing protocols shall be agreed upon between the contractor and the BLM prior to beginning the testing. Testing results would be provided to the BLM electronically via email. Test results may be provided post contract closeout due to the duration the tests take.

5.6 Cone Bags

5.6.1 The Contractor shall pull inside out the emptied cone bags and sort cone bags into two groups: those damaged with tears/holes/cable tied holes, and those without damage. Continuing to keep the two groups separate, the Contractor shall place 24 cone bags inside one cone bag, for a bundle of 25 bags.

The Contractor shall label each bundle of 25 as either “good” (no tears/holes) or “bad” (with tears/holes). In addition, if a bundle is less than 25 cone bags, the Contractor shall write the number of bags on the label. The Contractor shall keep cone bags dry and return them to the Government facility from which they came from by the final seed delivery date.

(End of Statement of Work)

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SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

6.0 The Government may inspect the Contractor’s facility to ensure the Contractor is taking proper care of cones and seed i.e. no major mold development or damage of any kind to cones, seed, or seed coats.

The Contractor shall make any modifications necessary to comply.

6.1 The Government may inspect cones and the extraction operations. Further extracting will be required of the Contractor on lots where more than five percent (5%) of the extractable seed are left inside the cones.

6.2 The Government may inspect the seed during the dewinging and cleaning operations for mechanically damaged seed, including broken seed or damaged seed coats. The Contractor shall modify machine settings if mechanical damage or loss of filled seed exceeds two percent (2%).

6.3 After receiving finished seed from the Contractor, the Government will inspect seed lots for weight, moisture content, purity, and filled seed. A written explanation will be required of the Contractor for any seed lots that fall below the standards of 96 percent purity or 90 percent filled seed. A rework will be required on lots falling below the quality threshold standards without adequate justification. The Government inspection could take up to two weeks to complete.

6.4 Prior to invoicing, the Contractor shall, either wait to hear from the Government that the inspection is complete and satisfactory or shall contact the Government for inspection results.

(End of Inspection and Acceptance)

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SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE and OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE TIMES

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: September 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027

OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE TIMES:

Pick-up: Between September 1 to the following January 31, the Contractor shall transport all cones from the Government facility. The Government will select the order in which cones are transported and extracted.

Deliveries: The Contractor shall have approximately 25% of the bushels processed and seed delivered by Jan. 15, 50% by March 1, 75% by April 1, and 100% by May 31 of the calendar year following the year the cones were harvested.

F.2.0 PROGRESS PLAN

Pre-Work Conference – A pre-work conference will be held after contract award with the Contractor prior to beginning work to ensure a clear understanding of the scope of the contract, inspection, and payment schedules. The Contractor will be notified in advance of the pre-work meeting time, date, and place.

At the prework conference, the Contractor shall provide to the COR a written "work progress plan" that details its proposed work force and schedule to provide for orderly completion of the work within the contract performance time. This work schedule must be acceptable to the Government. At a minimum, the schedule must reflect a work progress rate equal to the available amount of contract performance time.

F.3.0 STOP WORK ORDER

The Contracting Officer may, at any time, by written order to the Contractor, require the Contractor to stop all, or any part, of the work called for by this contract for a period of 90 days after the order is delivered to the Contractor, and for any further period to which the parties may agree. The order shall be specifically identified as a stop-work order issued under this clause. Upon receipt of the order, the Contractor shall immediately comply with its terms and take all reasonable steps to minimize the incurrence of costs allocable to the work covered by the order during the period of work stoppage.

Within a period of 90 days after a stop-work is delivered to the Contractor, or within any extension of that period to which the parties shall have agreed, the Contracting Officer shall either-

(1) Cancel the stop-work order; or

(2) Terminate the work covered by the order as provided in contract clause 52.212-4.

If a stop-work order is canceled or the period of the order or any extension thereof expires, the Contractor shall resume work.

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The Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment in the delivery schedule or contract price, or both, and the contract shall be modified, in writing, accordingly, if-

(1) The stop-work order results in an increase in the time required for, or in the Contractor’s cost properly allocable to, the performance of any part of this contract; and

(2) The Contractor asserts its right to the adjustment within 30 days after the end of the period of work stoppage;

provided, that, if the Contracting Officer decides the facts justify the action, the Contracting Officer may receive and act upon the claim submitted at any time before final payment under this contract.

If a stop-work order is not canceled and the work covered by the order is terminated for the convenience of the Government, the Contracting Officer shall allow reasonable costs resulting from the stop-work order in arriving at the termination settlement.

If a stop-work order is not canceled and the work covered by the order is terminated for default, the Contracting Officer shall allow, by equitable adjustment or otherwise, reasonable costs resulting from the stop-work order.

(End of Section F)

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SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

The following local clauses are provided in full text:

CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (JULY 2010)

(a) FAR 42.1502 directs all Federal agencies to collect past performance information on contracts. The Department of the Interior (DOI) has implemented the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to comply with this regulation. One or more past performance evaluations will be conducted in order to record your contract performance as required by FAR42.15.

(b) The past performance evaluation process is a totally paperless process using CPARS. CPARS is a web-based system that allows for electronic processing of the performance evaluation report. Once the report is processed, it is available for Government use in evaluating past performance as part of a source selection action.

(c) We request that you furnish the Contracting Officer with the name, position title, phone number, and email address for each person designated to have access to your firm's past performance evaluation(s) for the contract no later than 30 days after award. Each person granted access will have the ability to provide comments in the Contractor portion of the report and state whether or not the Contractor agrees with the evaluation, before returning the report to the Assessing Official. The report information must be protected as source selection sensitive information not releasable to the public.

(d) When your Contractor Representative(s) (Past Performance Points of Contact) are registered in CPARS, they will receive an automatically-generated email with detailed login instructions. Further details, systems requirements, and training information for CPARS is available at https://www.cpars.gov/. The CPARS User Manual, registration for On Line Training for Contractor Representatives, and a practice application may be found at this site.

(e) Within 60 days after the end of a performance period, the Contracting Officer will complete an interim or final past performance evaluation, and the report will be accessible at https://www.cpars.gov/. Contractor Representatives may then provide comments in response to the evaluation, or return the evaluation without comment. Comments are limited to the space provided in Block 22. Your comments should focus on objective facts in the Assessing Official's narrative and should provide your views on the causes and ramifications of the assessed performance. In addition to the ratings and supporting narratives, blocks 1 - 17 should be reviewed for accuracy, as these include key fields that will be used by the Government to identify your firm in future source selection actions. If you elect not to provide comments, please acknowledge receipt of the evaluation by indicating ''No comment" in Block 22, and then signing and dating Block 23 of the form. Without a statement in Block 22, you will be unable to sign and submit the evaluation back to the Government. If you do not sign and submit the CPAR within 30 days, it will automatically be returned to the Government and will be annotated: "The report was delivered/received by the contractor on (date). The contractor neither signed nor offered comment in response to this assessment." Your response is due within 30 calendar days after receipt of the CPAR.

(f) The following guidelines apply concerning your use of the past performance evaluation:

(1) Protect the evaluation as "source selection information." After review, transmit the evaluation by completing and submitting the form through CPARS. If for some reason you are unable to view and/or submit the form through CPARS, contact the Contracting Officer for instructions.

(2) Strictly control access to the evaluation within your organization. Ensure the evaluation is never released to persons or entities outside of your control.

https://www.cpars.gov/ http://www.cpars.csd.disa.milj/ https://www.cpars.gov/ http://www.cpars.csd.disa.mil/

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(3) Prohibit the use of or reference to evaluation data for advertising, promotional material, preaward surveys, responsibility determinations, production readiness reviews, or other similar purposes.

(g) If you wish to discuss a past performance evaluation, you should request a meeting in writing to the Contracting Officer no later than seven days following your receipt of the evaluation. The meeting will be held in person or via telephone or other means during your 30- day review period.

(h) A copy of the completed past performance evaluation will be available in CPARS for your viewing and for Government use supporting source selection actions after it has been finalized.

(End of clause)

ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS – INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP)

(FEB 2021)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

“Payment request” means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products or Commercial Services included in commercial products or commercial services contracts.

The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice

1. Invoice billed according to contract line items and rates.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contract (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRBSTL) within 3 – 5 business days of the contract award date.

Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

(End of Local Clause)

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SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.2.0 ACCESS

In the event of a site/facility closure, the Contractor shall not perform or make deliveries to the site/facility until it is reopened by the Government, unless otherwise instructed by the Contracting Officer or their designated representative.

H.3.0 WORK HOURS

Unless otherwise specified in Section C, Specifications, work hours under this contract shall be limited to the time between one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset each day. No work will be done on Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holidays unless authorized by the COR.

H.4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL INTERRUPTION OF WORK

H.4.1 Environmental - The Contracting Officer, by issuance of a suspend work order, may direct the Contractor to shut down any work that may be subject to damage due to weather conditions, fire danger, or because it is impracticable to work during the winter season. The Contractor will be given a resume work order which will document the date the work suspension ends. An allowance has been included in the contract time for all environmental delays. The count of contract time will therefore continue during all periods of suspension due to normal weather conditions, including fire danger. The Contractor will not be entitled to additional contract time for any suspensions except to the extent that they are due to unusually severe weather conditions. The Contractor will not be entitled to additional monetary compensation for such suspensions regardless of duration.

H.4.2 Endangered Species - The Government may direct the Contractor to discontinue all operations in the event that listed or proposed threatened or endangered plants or animals protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, or Federal candidate (Category 1 and 2), sensitive or state listed species, identified under BLM Manual 6840, are discovered to be present in or adjacent to the project area.

H.5.0 PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHEOLOGICAL DATA

H.5.1 Public Law 93-291, May 24, 1974, provides for the preservation of scientific, prehistorical, and archeological data (including relics and specimens) which might otherwise be lost due to alteration of the terrain as a result of any Federal construction project.

H.5.2 The Contractor agrees that should any contractor employee, in the performance of this contract, discover evidence of possible scientific, prehistorical, historical, or archeological data the contractor will notify the Contracting Officer immediately in writing giving the location and nature of the findings.

H.5.3 Where appropriate by reason of discovery, the Contracting Officer may order delays in the time of performance and/or changes in the work. If such delays and/or changes are ordered, the time of performance and contract price shall be adjusted in accordance with the applicable clauses in the Contract Clauses Section of this contract.

H.5.4 The Contractor agrees to insert this requirement in all subcontracts which involve the performance of work on the terrain of the site.

H.6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

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All waste materials generated by any work under the contract performed on a Government installation shall at all times be handled, transported, stored, and disposed of by the contractor and by his subcontractors in accordance with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, court orders, and other types of rulings having the effect of the law, including, but not limited to Executive Order 12088, 13 October 1978, Federal Compliance with Pollution Control Standards; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. 1251 ET SEQ); the Clean Air Act as amended (42 U.S.C. Sec 7401 ET SEQ);

the Endangered Species Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. Sec 1531, ET SEQ); the Toxic Substances Control Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. Sec 2601, ET SEQ); the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. Sec 470, ET SEQ); the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6901 ET SEQ); and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. Sec 469, ET SEQ). Should the United States Government be held liable for any neglect or improper actions by the contractor or any subcontractor regarding removal or disposal of any hazardous waste, the contractor shall reimburse the Government for all such liability.

H.7.0 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Any material suspected of being hazardous that is encountered during performance of a project shall immediately be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer, at which time a determination will be made as to whether hazardous material testing shall be performed. If the Contracting Officer directs the contractor to perform tests, and/or the material is found to be of a hazardous nature requiring additional protective measures, a contract modification may be required, subject to equitable adjustment under the terms of the contract. The contractor is advised that friable and/or non-friable asbestos-containing material may be encountered in project areas. Friable asbestos-containing material is any material that contains more than one percent asbestos by weight, and that hand pressure can crumble, pulverize or reduce to powder when dry. Non-friable asbestos containing materials are materials in which asbestos fibers are bound by a matrix material, saturation, impregnation or coating.

Non-friable asbestos-containing materials do not normally release airborne asbestos fiber during routine handling and end-use. However, excessive fiber concentrations may be produced during uncontrolled abrading, sanding, drilling, cutting, machining, removal, demolition, or other similar activities. 29 CFR

1910.1001 shall be referenced in the event asbestos-containing materials are encountered. Friable asbestos-containing materials are not authorized for use in new construction or maintenance projects.

H.8.0 GREEN PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS

In the performance of this service or construction contract, the Contractor shall make maximum use of products identified on the mandatory environmental purchasing list at the following links, if applicable:

• U.S. EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines published at www.epa.gov/cpg/products.htm.

• USDA Biobased product listings published at www.biopreferred.gov.

• Energy Star® product listings published at www.energystar.gov/products.

• FEMP Low Standby Power product listings published at http://energy.gov/eere/femp/covered-product-categories

Contractor shall comply with all reporting requirements stated in the applicable clause(s):

• 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification

• 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products under Service and Construction Contracts http://www.epa.gov/cpg/products.htm http://www.bioprefferd.gov/ http://www.energystar.gov/products http://energy.gov/eere/femp/covered-product-categories http://energy.gov/eere/femp/covered-product-categories

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• 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification

• 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA Designated Items

H.9.0 RESTORATION OF RESOURCES

H.9.1 Cleanup - The Contractor is responsible for cleaning up all camp and worksites before leaving the area.

Final payment or other alternative deemed feasible may be withheld until the Contractor has complied with this requirement.

H.9.2 Site and Access Roads – Site and public or private access roads negligently damaged by the Contractor shall be restored to the same condition they were in at the commencement of work, at the expense of the Contractor.

H.10.0 UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL

The contractor shall inform all personnel working under his jurisdiction (including subcontractor and visiting supplier personnel) that access to restricted areas outside of the immediate work area; excluding direct haul and access routes, contracting and Civil Engineering offices and points of supply and storage; is prohibited. Circulation of said personnel will be limited to official business only. Persons in violation of the above will be apprehended and appropriately disciplined.

H.11.0 OREGON FARM/FOREST LABOR CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE

If the State of Oregon requires an Oregon Farm/Forest Labor Contractor's License, then the contractor awarded this contract and all first-tier subcontractors shall be required to obtain and maintain, during the term of this contract, such a license. Contractors not having a current license will be required to furnish evidence of having obtained such license within ten (10) days after receipt of written notification of contract award. Failure to obtain, keep and maintain a current license during the term of this contract or the extension thereof shall be a basis for termination for default.

Information on obtaining this license may be obtained from:

Bureau of Labor and Industries Contact: Licensing Unit Wage and Hour Division Telephone: (503) 373-1463 3865 Wolverine St. NE; E-1 Fax: (503) 373-7636 Salem, OR 97305-1268

H.13.0 FIRE DANGER SEASON

If the COR allows the Contractor to continue work during periods of declared fire danger or season, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable state laws relating to fire prevention and with all special conditions of work as directed by the COR and outlined in the attachment at the end of this section.

The following clause is provided in full text:

1510-52.222-70 MIGRANT SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL WORKERS PROTECTION ACT REGISTRATION

MAINTENANCE

(a) As set forth in Title 29, Part 500 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection, the Contractor shall maintain all necessary U.S. Department of Labor registrations during the

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performance period of this contract. Failure to maintain a valid registration is grounds for termination of this contract.

(b) In compliance with the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act, the Contractor shall provide the following to meet minimum safety and health standards for housing employees when camping on Federal lands:

(1) A shelter to provide protection from the elements. Where heat adequate for weather conditions is not provided, other arrangements should be made to protect the workers from the cold.

(2) Sanitary facilities for storing food. Ice chests or coolers, with ice supply made from potable water replenished as necessary, to meet the requirement for storage of perishable food items.

(3) An adequate and convenient potable water supply, approved by the appropriate health authority, in each camp for drinking and cooking purposes. As an alternative, commercial bottled water may be used.

(4) Toilet and hand washing facilities adequate for the capacity of the camp, at not less than a 1:15 ratio, supplied with adequate toilet paper. Such facilities shall be maintained in a sanitary condition.

(5) Fly-tight, rodent-tight, impervious, cleanable or single service containers to be used for the storage of garbage. Such containers shall be kept clean and emptied when full.

(6) Basic first aid supplies under the charge of a person trained to administer first aid.

(7) A laundry tray or tub for every 30 workers, or transportation, at least weekly, to a commercial laundromat for all workers.

(End of clause)

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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.

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.

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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

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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.