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BLM FA-NTL INTRAGCY FIRE CTR(FA250)

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Linda Neely 458-899-4077

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CRAIG CO 81625 US

Phase 1 of Douglas Hill Cut and Pile

The Bureau of Land Management is soliciting quotes under RFQ 140L3726Q0062, a Small

Business Set Aside evaluated on a Lowest Price

Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. The contractor shall perform all services in accordance with the Statement of Work and supporting documents for 567.8 base acres and

447.7 optional acres.

Award will be made to the responsible small business whose quote meets all technical requirements and offers the lowest evaluated price, as outlined in FAR 52.212 2. Vendors must complete and submit pricing using the attached Price Bid Schedule.

Period of Performance: 08/15/2026 to

12/15/2026

00010 3_Douglas Hill Cut and Pile

Period of Performance: 08/15/2026 to

12/13/2026

00011 Phase II - Option acres

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NSN 7540-01-152-8067

140L3726Q0062

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Anticipated Exercise Date 30

Douglas Hill Cut & Pile – Northwest District Office, Colorado

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Colorado, is seeking quotes for hand-thinning with chainsaws that will be utilized in areas to remove undesirable trees and branches, and the slash will be placed in piles across approximately 567.8 base acres and an addition 447.7 optional acres for treating vegetation to reduce the risk of wildland fires.

This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued under FAR Part 12. It serves as the Request for Quotes (RFQ 140L3726Q0062). No separate solicitation will be issued.

This requirement is set aside for small business.

NAICS: 115310 (size standard $34.0M) PSC: F014 Natural Resources/Conservation- Tree Thinning

The Government intends to award a single firm-fixed-price purchase order.

All requirements, including the Statement of Work (SOW), maps, pricing schedule, and applicable terms, are provided in the attachments available at SAM.gov. Georeferenced maps may be requested at linda_neely@ios.doi.gov

Site Visit:

A site visit will be held on June 1, 2026, at 1200 pm MDT.

Meet at: Intersection of County rd. 10 and County rd. 60 (Douglas Mountain Blvd) in Greystone, CO.

Attendance is highly recommended. No additional site visits are planned.

What to Submit

Quoters shall submit:

Signed SF1449

Completed price schedule

Amendment acknowledgments (if applicable)

Responses to evaluation factors (see FAR 52.212-2 in attachments)

Award

The Government will award to the responsible quoter whose quote represents the best value, based on the evaluation factors in FAR 52.212-2.

Key Dates

Site Visit: June 1, 2026

Questions Due: June 4, 2026, at 5pm MDT

Responses Posted: On or about June 8, 2026

Quotes Due: June 11, 2026, 0900 MDT

Submit questions to: linda_neely@ios.doi.gov by deadline stated above.

Additional Information

Quoters must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of quote submission in accordance with FAR 4.1102.

For small business assistance, contact https://www.apexaccelerators.us/.

Description/Specifications/Work Statement Douglas Hill Cut and Pile

1. GENERAL:

1.1 The Government is acquiring fuels management services to treat vegetation to reduce the risk of wildland fires. Public Law 112-74 provides legislative authority for the Secretary of the Interior to enter into procurement contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements for fuels reduction activities on Federal and adjacent non-Federal lands for activities that benefit resources on Federal land. This is intended to meet the intent of the National Fire Plan in accordance with Public Law 106-291.

1. 2 Description of Work: Hand-thinning with chainsaws will be utilized in areas to remove undesirable trees and branches and the slash will be placed in piles. Piñon or juniper trees less than 15 feet tall, and those trees that have ladder fuel potential, brush, and dead and down trees will be cut with chainsaws. No large ponderosa trees will be cut, only selected smaller ponderosa trees less than 5 inches in diameter breast height (DBH) or when the smaller ponderosa pines that create ladder fuels into the mature ponderosa pines will be cut. Tree limbs within 6 feet of the ground will be cut from larger trees to eliminate ladder fuels which provide a path for fire to burn up into the tree crown. In areas where diseased trees occur, all diseased trees, regardless of size, will be cut down, limbed, bucked for later burning. Stumps will be cut down to a height of four inches or less. Slash will be piled 30 to 40 feet away from any ponderosa pine trees greater than 12” diameter breast height (DBH). Slash piles will not be placed on top of mountain mahogany, antelope bitterbrush, or sagebrush plants. Additionally, slash piles will be assembled to a maximum size of 15 feet high by 15 feet wide by 15 feet in length and a minimum size of 10 feet high by 10 wide by 10 feet long. The intent will be to burn the slash piles in a Broadcast burn or specific pile burns and will be burned after sufficient drying has occurred.

1.3 Location: 2.26 miles west/SW of Greystone, CO.

Colorado, 6th Principal Meridian;

T 7N, R 101 W, secs: 1,2,3, 11 and 12

1.4 Access to the Work: Access to the work sites shall be provided by and at the contractor’s expense. Public or private roads damaged by the contractor shall be restored, at the contractor’s expense, to the same condition they were in at the commencement of work. Project is accessible from Moffat County, BLM and two track roads.

1.5 Environmental conditions: Clean up all Contractor generated litter and dispose of at an approved sanitary landfill.

1.6 Work Limits: A GPS GPX file will be provided that delineates the perimeter and non-treatment interior islands. The contractor must have a GPS capable of accepting and displaying GPX files and or any other device that will accept KML files or PDF maps. The BLM will flag other avoidance areas not depicted in the GPS file.

1.7 Contract duration: Work may begin after award for administrative preparation only. No onsite work is permitted before August 15, 2026, per wildlife restrictions. The Notice to Proceed will be issued on or after that date unless agency biologists approve an earlier start. The performance period is 120 days from the NTP. A one-time extension for inclement weather may be granted through May 15, 2027, applicable to both the base period and Option II.

1.8 Site Visit: June 1, 2026. 1200hrs - 1400hrs

2. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS:

2.1 The contractor will furnish all equipment, fuel, and personnel necessary to accomplish the specific tasks described below.

2.2 Cutter implements: Any saws and personnel that is capable of performing the specific tasks below are acceptable.

2.4 Security of Materials

2.4.a The Contractor may leave its equipment and Government-furnished property at the work site. The Contractor shall be responsible for the Contractor's equipment and Government-furnished property if it should be lost, stolen or damaged.

2.5 Noxious Weeds

2.5.a Ensure that all equipment is cleaned off prior to operating on Government lands. Remove all dirt, grease, and plant parts that carry noxious weed seeds or vegetative parts. In addition, if equipment is found operating in a noxious weed area, the equipment must be cleaned before leaving project or moving to another area in location identified by COR.

2.6 Personal Protective Equipment

2.6.a The contractor will train in the safe operation and use of equipment to all workers using such equipment.

2.6.b Occupation Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) standards for personal protective equipment shall be followed.

2.6.c 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.

2.6.d Defective or damaged personal protective equipment shall not be used.

2.7 Temporary Work Camps

The contractor or his employees, upon documented permission from the COR/PI, may establish temporary work camps on public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management. Camps shall be kept tidy and free of refuse. These camps may consist of mobile trailers, pickup campers, tent trailers, and tents. The contractor will be required to rehabilitate the camping to the satisfaction of the COR/PI. Camps are subject to all fire restrictions placed by state, county, or federal authorities. The contractor must remain considerate of noise levels to nearby landowners throughout the contract period.

2.8 Recreation Trail Closures

The BLM will not be closing any trails in the area.

3. BLM WILL FURNISH OR PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:

3.1 A GPS GPX file, or PDF map or KML/KMZ file will be provided that delineates the perimeter and non-treatment interior islands. The contractor must have a GPS or any other application capable of accepting and displaying GPX, PDF or KML/KMZ files. The BLM will flag other avoidance areas not depicted in the GPS file.

3.2 Provide detailed maps of the area and an on-site orientation of the project area.

3.3 Flagging of all cadastral survey monuments and other avoidance areas not depicted in the GPS file.

3.4 Conduct on-site inspections by the PI/COR.

4. SPECIFIC TASKS:

4.1 Surface Conditions: Vehicles shall not be operated when the ground is muddy, or soil moisture is high enough for the vehicle to leave ruts 2” deep.

4.2 Protection: The contractor is required to protect survey monuments from damage. In case of destruction or removal by the contractor, the Government will replace the monuments and the actual cost for replacement will be deducted from payment due the contractor.

4.2.a Recreation Trails in the area should be left in the same condition they were in when the contractor starts work. Any damage to the trails will be repaired by the contractor.

4.3 Cutting:

4.3.a General: Total acreage is 567.8 acres in phase I (2026). Total acreage is 567.8 acres, with the option to bid on additional acres (447.7 acres) (Phase II option) for a total of 1015.4 acres in the same area and legal description listed above, should the BLM have additional funding (Please see map below). The treatment area can be described as relatively flat terrain on top (< 10% slope) with low density of PJ ranging to a moderately step slope (< 30% slope) with a moderate density of PJ. Some rocks are present, and the overall level of difficulty is Moderate.

4.3.b Project Specifications:

1. All Visible pinyon and juniper trees within the designated areas with a DBH of 12 inches or less will be cut while leaving brush species untreated.

2. Existing standing dead and dead and down will be cut and limbed and incorporated into piles according to specs below.

3. Stump heights cannot exceed 4 inches in height and all live branches will be severed from the stump to ensure tree mortality. If obstacles are encountered, such as rocks or drainages, the Contractor may temporarily increase the stump height to prevent saw damage

4. Very small trees or those with very low branches will need to be cut to ground level in order to remove all branches. It is important that all limbs are removed to insure the tree mortality.

5. No trees shall be felled toward or across any improvement such as, but not limited to roads, trails, fences, gates, signs and spring developments. Section corner monuments, survey markers, and private land boundaries will be protected. The contractor is responsible for the removal of all created slash and debris from roadways and trails.

6. All material cut trees will be piled according to pile specifications below.

4.3.c Piling Specifications:

1. Stumps will be cut 4 inches or less from the ground. All cut trees shall be completely severed from the stump.

No live limbs will be left on the stump.

2. All material between 1/4 and 12 inches in diameter will be hand piled.

3. All logs and large branches shall be limbed up completely.

4. No green material over 12 inches in diameter shall be piled for burning. Boles up to 12 in diameter will be incorporated into the pile and they will be cut into 3–4-foot sections before being placed in the pile.

5. All piles shall be constructed by laying limbs, stems, and other slash in the pile so as to be parallel with each other.

6. Slash that would cause large air spaces in piles shall be sectioned (e.g. cut into smaller pieces).

7. Each slash pile shall have a minimum volume (10-15% by volume of small sized slash (small branches less that are ½ inch in diameter and or small branches with needles attached) placed in the lower, center of the pile, to provide kindling for prompt ignition to aid in the combustion of the larger slash.

8. Place larger diameter of the limbs (butt end) toward the center of the pile (up and into the pile) so that heavier material is in the center of the pile for more complete combustion.

9. Piles must be 10 feet wide by 10 feet tall or larger (not to exceed 12 feet by 12 feet).

10. Piles will not be within 30 feet of another pile. To achieve this, slash will need to be dragged to be consolidated into bigger piles.

11. All limbed material shall be hand piled.

12. No piles will be within 50 feet of private land boundaries, land survey monuments, overhead power line/phone lines, drainages or other improvements. If conditions make it impractical to locate piles so that damage to residual green trees can be avoided, an area will be designated by a BLM representative.

13. Slash pieces projecting 1 foot or more beyond the general perimeter of the pile shall be cut off and piled.

14. Piles will not be placed in avoidance areas that have been identified by the COR.

15. Piling methodology, pile location and orientation shall not result in unstable piles. All piles shall be as compact as possible and constructed so they will not topple. This will ensure that as much hazardous fuel is consumed when the pile is burned as possible.

16. Piles should be at least 10 feet away from standing trees and located so that the burning will not cause damage to standing trees.

17. No soil, other than that adhering to the bark or contained in the root ends, will be acceptable in piles.

4.3.d If working within 100’ of the “Boulevard” road, the contractor shall furnish two warning signs to be placed on the roadside prior to entrance to the work area.

Signs shall be a minimum of 3 feet by 3 feet in dimension and shall warn of men working.

4.4 Fire Prevention and Liability

4.4.a The Contractor may be held liable for all operator fire starts. All applicable state and local fire prevention laws must be followed by the Contractor, unless written direction is provided by the Contracting Officer.

4.4.b Contractor at a minimum must:

Operate all internal and external combustion engines on federally managed lands per 36 CFR 261.52, which requires all such engines to be equipped with a qualified spark arrester that is maintained and not modified. Spark Arresters: Shall meet current U.S. Forest Service Standard Spark Arrester Guidelines.

Carry shovels, water, and fire extinguishers that are rated at a minimum as ABC - 10 pound on all equipment and vehicles.

Have means of communications with Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Project Inspector (PI).

Initiate fire suppression actions in the work area to prevent fire spread to or on federally administered lands.

Notify the appropriate dispatch center or 911 immediately of the location and status of any unplanned ignition.

Notify the COR and Contracting Officer immediately of the incident.

5. GOVERNMENT INSPECTIONS:

5.1 The Government will make periodic inspections as a basis for payments and recommendations for adjustments in work quality while work is in progress.

6. ACCEPTANCE

6.1 Work will be accepted or rejected on a unit basis.

6.2 Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) - A minimum AQL of 85 percent Work Quality Level is required.

6.3 Unsatisfactory Work Quality.

Based on inspection results, if a unit falls below the AQL of 85 percent, the Contractor will be given the opportunity to improve the quality of the work. If the quality of the work is not raised to the AQL of 85 percent, the CO may issue a suspend work order to resolve the problem, during which time contract performance time will continue to run.

6.4 REINSPECTION

After the contractor has re-worked areas failing to meet AQL, re-inspection will be performed. If the unit again fails to meet the AQL of 85 percent, the CO has the option of accepting the unit at the work quality percent calculated from inspection plots or of ordering the Contractor to rework the unit again. If the CO elects to accept the unit at the work quality percent calculated after rework, the Contractor will be paid based on the results of the re-inspection.

7. Contact Information

Little Snake Field Office, 455 Emerson Street, Craig, Co 81625

COR: Doug Berg 970-329-0246

PI: Shane Pfieffer 970-620-6957

DOUGLAS HILL CUT & PILE

SOLICITATION NO. 140L3726Q0062

BLM NORTHWEST DISTRICT, LITTLE SNAKE FIELD OFFICE, COLORADO

SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

BASE

Item Description Estimated Quantity

Unit of Measure

Unit Price/Acre with included tech expertise

Total, with included technical expertise

Phase I Base Acres 567.8 AC $ $

Phase II Option Acres 447.7 AC $ $

TOTAL $

*AC = Acres

PERFORMANCE PERIOD: On or before August 15, 2026 – 120 days from Notice to Proceed

ESTIMATED START WORK DATE: August 15, 2026

THIS REQUIREMENT IS SET ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS.

(END OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS)

Proposed Period of Performance (if different from RFQ):

Business Name:

UEI Number:

Phone Number:

Email:

Contact Name:

Signature:

Date:

Clauses Incorporated by Reference

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

Federal Acquisition Regulation: https://www.acquisition.gov/far

Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation: https://www.acquisition.gov/diar

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52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017)

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Alt I) (OCT 2018)

52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (DEVIATION MAY 2026)

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (DEVIATION MAY 2026)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION

MAY 2026)

52.217-4 Evaluation of Options Exercised at Time of Contract Award (JUN 1988)

52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (DEVIATION JAN 2026)

52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (DEVIATION JAN 2026)

52.222-3 Convict Labor (DEVIATION MAY 2026)

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (DEVIATION MAY 2026)

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (DEVIATION MAY 2026)

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (DEVIATION MAY 2026)

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (DEVIATION MAY 2026)

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (DEVIATION MAY 2026)

52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (DEVIATION MAY 2026)

52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (DEVIATION MAY 2026)

52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers under Executive Order 14026 (DEVIATION MAY 2026)

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (DEVIATION MAY 2026)

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

52.223-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024)

52.223-23 Sustainable Products (DEVIATION MAY 2026)

52.225-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2026)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023)

52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996)

52-233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)

52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024)

52.226-7 Drug Free Workplace (MAY 2024)

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024)

52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (JUN 2020)

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023)

52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 1996)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)

52.237-1 Site Visit (APR 1984)

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984)

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order. (AUG 1989)

52.242-17 Government Delay of Work. (APR 1984)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION MAY 2026)

52.245-1 Government Property (SEP 2021)

52.245-9 Use and Charges (APR 2012)

52.246-4 Inspection of Services – Fixed Price (AUG 1996)

Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS (SEP 2011)

(a) The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to enter into or terminate this contract, modify any term or condition of this contract, waive any requirement of this contract, or accept nonconforming work.

(b) The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at time of award. The COR will be responsible for technical monitoring of the contractor's performance and deliveries. The COR will be appointed in writing, and a copy of the appointment will be furnished to the Contractor. Changes to this delegation will be made by written changes to the existing appointment or by issuance of a new appointment.

(c) The COR is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:

(1) Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract, contract modification, or notice of intent that changes or may change this contract;

(2) Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;

(3) Make any final decision on any contract matter subject to the Disputes Clause;

(4) Terminate, for any reason, the Contractor's right to proceed;

(5) Obligate in any way, the payment of money by the Government.

(d) The Contractor shall comply with the written or oral direction of the Contracting Officer or authorized representative(s) acting within the scope and authority of the appointment memorandum. The Contractor need not proceed with direction that it considers to have been issued without proper authority. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, with as much detail as possible, when the COR has taken an action or has issued direction (written or oral) that the Contractor considers to exceed the COR's appointment, within 3 days of the occurrence. Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the Contractor assumes all costs, risks, liabilities, and consequences of performing any work it is directed to perform that falls within any of the categories defined in paragraph (c) prior to receipt of the Contracting Officer's response issued under paragraph (e) of this clause.

(e) The Contracting Officer shall respond in writing within 30 days to any notice made under paragraph

(d) of this clause. A failure of the parties to agree upon the nature of a direction, or upon the contract action to be taken with respect thereto, shall be subject to the provisions of the Disputes clause of this contract.

(f) The Contractor shall provide copies of all correspondence to the Contracting Officer and the COR.

(g) Any action(s) taken by the Contractor, in response to any direction given by any person acting on behalf of the Government or any Government official other than the Contracting Officer or the COR acting within his or her appointment, shall be at the Contractor's risk.

(End of Clause)

1452.204-70 Release of Claims (JUL 1996)

After completion of work and prior to final payment, the Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with a release of claims against the United States relating to this contract. The Release of Claims form (DI-137) shall be used for this purpose. The form provides for exception of specified claims from operation of the release.

(End of clause)

DOI-AAAP-0028 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 Items included in commercial item 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. The contract number.

2. The invoice number.

3. Dates of transactions.

4. A description of the line items being billed

5. The unit prices for each line item.

6. Quantities for each line item.

7. Total amount of each line item.

8. Overall invoice total.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (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.

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52.208-90 GOVERNMENT SUPPLY SOURCES (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

The Contracting Officer may issue the Contractor an authorization to use Government supply sources in the performance of this contract. Title to all property acquired by the Contractor under such an authorization shall vest in the Government unless otherwise specified in the contract. The provisions of the clause at FAR 52.245-1, Government Property, apply to all property acquired under such authorization.

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52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (JUL 1990)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.

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52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item (MAR 1989)

The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days. Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.

52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

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

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter

14) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of Clause)

Provisions Incorporated by Reference

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 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):

FAR Provisions: www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52 DOI Provisions: www.acquisition.gov/diar/part-1452-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Provisions: www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

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52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (SEP 2024)

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements—Representation (JAN 2017)

52.204-7 System for Award Management (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

52.209-12 Certification Regarding Tax Matters. (OCT 2020)

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

52.232-30 Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021)

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (DEC 2025)

Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

52.204-90 Offeror Identification (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

If the Offeror will not have an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (https://www.sam.gov) when submitting its offer, it shall complete paragraphs (c) and (d) of this provision and include its responses with its offer.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code has the meaning provided in the clause at FAR 52.204-91, Contractor Identification, of this solicitation.

Common parent means that corporate entity that owns or controls an affiliated group of corporations that files its Federal income tax returns on a consolidated basis, and of which the offeror is a member.

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator means a bank account identifier to establish additional System for Award Management records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see part 32) for the same entity.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest-level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees. There may be more than one immediate owner (e.g., joint ventures).

Predecessor means an entity whose assets were acquired by the offeror or another entity (most often through merger or acquisition) and whose affairs are now carried out by the offeror or the other entity under a new name.

Taxpayer Identification Number means the number required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to be used by the offeror to report income tax and other returns. It may be either a Social Security Number or an Employer Identification Number.

Unique entity identifier (UEI) has the meaning provided in the clause at FAR 52.204-91, Contractor Identification, of this solicitation.

(b) Unique entity identifier (UEI).

(1) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “Unique Entity Identifier” followed by the UEI that identifies the Offeror's name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The Offeror shall also enter its EFT indicator, if applicable.

(2) If the Offeror does not have a UEI, it shall go to https://www.sam.gov to obtain one. The Government will independently validate the existence and uniqueness of the Offeror before assigning a UEI.

(c) Taxpayer identification. The Offeror shall provide with its offer the following information that is necessary to comply with debt collection requirements of 31 U.S.C. 7701(c) and 3325(d); reporting requirements of 26 U.S.C.

6041, 6041A, and 6050M; and the implementing IRS regulations:

(1) Taxpayer identification number (TIN) connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States and does not have an office or place of business or a fiscal paying agent in the United States;

(2) Type of organization.

-exempt);

-exempt);

-4; or

(3) Common parent.

(4) The TIN provided in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision may be matched with IRS records to verify the accuracy of the Offeror's TIN. The Government may use the TIN to collect and report on any delinquent amounts arising out of the Offeror's relationship with the Government (31 U.S.C. 7701(c)(3)).

(d) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code.

(1) The Offeror shall provide its CAGE code with its offer with its name and location address or otherwise include it prominently in its offer. The CAGE code shall be for that name and location address. Insert the word “CAGE” before the code. The Offeror may obtain a CAGE code as indicated in the following table.

If the Offeror is… Then…

Located in the United States or its outlying areas

Submit a request to the DLA CAGE Branch via https://cage.dla.mil

Located outside the United States and its outlying areas and its country is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or a sponsored nation

Contact the appropriate National Codification Bureau (https://www.nato.int/structur/ac/135/about/contacts)

Located outside the United States and its outlying areas and its country is not a member of NATO or a sponsored nation

Contact the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) (https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/scage/CageList.aspx)

(2) The Offeror shall provide the CAGE code and legal business name (Do not use a “doing business as” name) for—

(i) Its immediate owner(s), if any;

(ii) Its highest-level owner, if any; and

(iii) Any predecessor(s), or predecessor of an Offeror’s predecessor, that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years.

Owner Type CAGE Code Legal Business Name

Immediate owner

Highest-level owner

Predecessor*

* Predecessor CAGE code may be marked “Unknown.”

(3) If the Offeror has more than one immediate owner (such as a joint venture), give the information for each owner (or joint venture participant). If the Offeror has more than one predecessor, provide information for each predecessor in reverse chronological order.

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.

52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021)

Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services

a. Lowest Price Technically Acceptable

1. Past Performance The offeror shall provide recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar work, including contract numbers, points of contact, telephone numbers, and other relevant information. The Government may evaluate past performance information obtained from the offeror, CPARS, and other sources available to the Government. Offerors with Marginal or Unsatisfactory CPARS ratings shall provide an explanation of the issues encountered and corrective actions taken. The Government will consider the relevancy, severity, and recency of the issues, as well as the effectiveness of corrective actions, in determining whether the offeror’s past performance is acceptable or represents unacceptable performance risk.

2. Technical Proposal The quote shall include a description of the contractor’s technical approach, anticipated schedule, staffing plan and crew size, supervision, personnel, and equipment proposed to complete the project. The contractor shall demonstrate that the proposed staffing and crew size are sufficient to complete the work within the required timeframe and shall identify the project manager and/or crew foremen responsible for on-site supervision and coordination with the COR/PI regarding technical aspects of the work. The quote shall also describe the qualifications and relevant experience of the contractor, project manager, and key personnel necessary to successfully perform the tasks identified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), and identify the equipment to be used, demonstrating that it is suitable for the work and maintained in good mechanical condition to minimize delays and support timely completion of the project. Technical proposals will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis.

3. Price Provide a firm-fixed price (FFP) quote, including pricing on a per-acre basis and the total project cost.

Basis for Award Award will be made using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process to the responsible offeror whose proposal conforms to the solicitation requirements, is determined technically acceptable, has acceptable past performance, and submits the lowest evaluated price. All quotes received will be considered;

however, the Government intends to evaluate the four lowest-priced quotes first. If any of the four lowest-priced quotes are determined technically unacceptable or represent unacceptable past performance risk, the Government may evaluate additional quotes in ascending order of price until an award can be made. By submission of a quote, the offeror certifies that it can meet all requirements and perform all services identified in the Statement of Work unless otherwise stated in the quote. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award without discussions, except for clarifications as permitted by FAR 15.306(a); therefore, offerors should submit their best terms in their initial proposal. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if determined necessary by the Contracting Officer.

(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.

REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION

| WASHINGTON D.C. 20210

| Wage Determination No.: 1976-1351 Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 79 Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Last Revision: 4/11/2026

Employed on service contracts for forestry, land management, the cleaning of public use areas and timber inventory services.

State: Colorado

Area: Colorado Counties of Adams, Alamosa, Arapahoe, Archuleta, Baca, Bent, Boulder, Broomfield, Chaffee, Cheyenne, Clear Creek, Conejos, Costilla, Crowley, Custer, Delta, Denver, Dolores, Douglas, Eagle, El Paso, Elbert, Fremont, Garfield, Gilpin, Grand, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Huerfano, Jackson, Jefferson, Kiowa, Kit Carson, La Plata, Lake, Larimer, Las Animas, Lincoln, Logan, Mesa, Mineral, Moffat, Montezuma, Montrose, Morgan, Otero, Ouray, Park, Phillips, Pitkin, Prowers, Pueblo, Rio Blanco, Rio Grande, Routt, Saguache, San Juan, San Miguel, Sedgwick, Summit, Teller, Washington, Weld and Yuma

**Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**

OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE

08010 - Brush/Precommercial Thinner 17.14

08040 - Choker Setter 18.71

08070 - Faller/Bucker 21.43

08100 - Fire Lookout 17.14

08130 - Forestry Equipment Operator 24.82

08160 - Forestry/Logging Heavy Equipment Operator 26.38

08190 - Forestry Technician 26.38

08200 - Forestry Truck Driver 26.38

08250 - General Forestry Laborer 18.29

08280 - Nursery Specialist 23.79

08310 - Slash Piler/Burner 17.14

08340 - Tree Climber 19.04

08370 - Tree Planter 14.02

08400 - Tree Planter, Mechanical 14.02

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors, applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year. Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is the victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

Note: Executive Order 13658 generally applies to contracts subject to the Service Contract Act that were awarded on or between January 1, 2015 and January 29, 2022, and that have not been renewed or extended on or after January 30, 2022. If a contract is subject to Executive Order 13658, the contractor must pay all covered workers at least $13.30 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in 2025. The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually.

Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under Executive Order 13658 is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

ALL OCCUPATIONS LISTED ABOVE RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

HEALTH & WELFARE: $5.55 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, or $222.00 per week or $962.00 per month

HEALTH & WELFARE EO 13706: $5.09 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, or $203.60 per week, or $882.27 per month*

*This rate is to be used only when compensating employees for performance on an SCA-covered contract also covered by EO 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors. A contractor may not receive credit toward its SCA obligations for any paid sick leave provided pursuant to EO 13706.

VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor, 3 weeks after 5 years, and 4 weeks after 15 years. Length of service includes the whole span of continuous service with the present contractor or successor, wherever employed, and with the predecessor contractors in the performance of similar work at the same Federal facility. (Reg. 29 CFR 4.173)

HOLIDAYS: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. (A contractor may substitute for any of the named holidays another day off with pay in accordance with a plan communicated to the employees involved.) (See 29 CFR 4.174)

** UNIFORM ALLOWANCE **

If employees are required to wear uniforms in the performance of this contract (either by the terms of the Government contract, by the employer, by the state or local law, etc.), the cost of furnishing such uniforms and maintaining (by laundering or dry cleaning) such uniforms is an expense that may not be borne by an employee where such cost reduces the hourly rate below that required by the wage determination. The Department of Labor will accept payment in accordance with the following standards as compliance:

The contractor or subcontractor is required to furnish all employees with an…