Records Verification Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1204H124R0005
- Agency
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Region 6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Forest Service, Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to provide a framework for the verification of wildland fire personnel qualifications for contractors working under Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) Agreements in the Pacific Northwest region. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Region 6 - Pacific Northwest Region is seeking applications from providers interested in entering into this MOU with the Pacific Northwest Wildfire Coordination Group (PNWCG). The MOU will outline the responsibilities of PNWCG and the verification provider, with PNWCG monitoring the verification process and recognizing the qualifications verified by the provider. Applications must be submitted by October 31, 2024, and selected providers may be required to attend a 2-4 hour meeting in January/February 2025 to review expectations.
This opportunity is not set-aside for any specific business size or type. There are no incumbent contractors mentioned, and the value of the MOU is not specified. However, the MOU is expected to be in effect through January 15, 2030, and will cover the verification of qualifications for wildland fire personnel, including engine crews, fallers, and emergency medical personnel, working under VIPR Agreements in the Pacific Northwest region.
Notice text
The purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding(s) (MOUs) will be to provide a general
framework for verification of all wildland fire personnel qualifications under Virtual Incident
Procurement (VIPR) Agreements, in positions that require training above RT-130, including
engine personnel, fallers, fire-line qualified EMTs and Paramedics.
Under the terms of this MOU, members of Pacific Northwest Wildfire Coordination Group
(PNWCG) and the Provider propose to form a partnership whereby the Provider agrees to
verify personnel qualifications of contractors working under the VIPR Agreements. According
to the terms and conditions of this MOU, PNWCG agrees to recognize verification of wildland
fire personnel completed by the Provider*. This will provide the checks and balances
necessary for PNWCG to recognize that personnel qualifications meet minimum standards
provided under the Region 6 US Forest Service VIPR Agreements.
MOU applications must be received by October 31, 2024.
Providers will be notified of selection by prior to December 20, 2024.
Submit by mail to Redmond Air Center, Fire Contracting Operations, 1740 S.E. Ochoco Way,
Redmond, OR 97756
Applications received by email will not be accepted.
Selected providers may be required to attend a 2-4 hour meeting in January/February 2025 to
review what is expected of the providers.
For additional information, please contact Kevin Toombs @ kevin.toombs@usda.gov or cell:
541-41-7039 or Aaron Olmos @ aaron.olmos@usda.gov or cell: 541-610-3674.
Attachments:
Attachment #1 - Application Process
Attachment #2 - Employee Records Verification MOU (Example)
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| R6 Records Verification MOU Final 2024.docx | DOCX document | |
| Application and Approval Process for Personnel Records Verification MOU 2024.docx | DOCX document |
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