BLM BURN MODULES FY27 ENGINES-FIRE

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map illustrating the "Contract Area" for the Northwest Oregon District of the Bureau of Land Management. It identifies various "Field Offices" within the district and highlights a specific area designated for "WEW Broadcast Burning."

• Geographic boundaries of the Northwest Oregon District.
• Locations of Field Offices (e.g., Tillamook, Marys Peak, Siuslaw, Upper Willamette, Cascades).
• A specific hatched area indicating "WEW Broadcast Burning" near Eugene.
• Major geographical features and highways.

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the geographic scope of the contract area and the specific locations where work, such as broadcast burning, may be required. It helps in assessing logistical considerations and the operational environment for any related opportunities.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide services to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the US Wildland Fire Service (USWFS) to assist with their prescribed burning program. The goal is to reduce fuel loading and/or change the composition and structure of fuels to optimize treatment for effective burning periods.

Services include, but are not limited to:

• Fire line construction and maintenance (mechanical and hand line)

• Brushing, lopping, and scattering for vegetation modification

• Fuels pullback, pile covering, ignition, holding, suppression, snag felling, mop-up, and patrol

• Fire line and road access repair

• Fire line construction: Minimum 10 ft width for machine line, 8 ft for hand line. Mineral soil clearing to specified depths and widths.

• Fuels pullback: Clearing around trees/snags to specified distances and heights.

• Mop-up: Complete extinguishment of all burning material. Minimum performance level of 1/3 acre per person per 8-hour day.

• 95% of work inspected must meet performance standards for fire line construction.

• 100% of work inspected must meet performance standards for fuels pullback.

• 100% compliance with the Prescribed Fire Plan and Daily Shift Plan for prescribed burn and mop-up operations.

• Period of Performance: Award through December 31, 2028.

• Availability: Resource must be readily available for a 24-hour notification between April 1st to June 30th and September 15th to December 1st.

• Location: Northwest Oregon District, BLM.

• Personnel must meet National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) qualifications.

• Key personnel include: Firing Boss, Crew Bosses, Engine Bosses/Operators, Water Tender Operators, Heavy Equipment Operators, and Skidgen Operators.

• English speaking proficiency is required for communication.

• Contractor must develop and comply with a general safety plan and a site-specific Communication/Safety/Emergency Plan.

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required for all personnel.

• Contractor is responsible for all equipment and Government-furnished property.

• Biobased products should be utilized where possible.

• Government-furnished documents, property, supplies, and services will be provided as detailed in the PWS.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, specifically for Prescribed Burns Engines and support services in the Northwest Oregon District. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requires these services to assist with its prescribed burning program to reduce fuel loading and optimize fuel treatment. This solicitation is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) and is set-aside for small businesses.

• Prescribed Fire Support Engines: The core service involves providing engine modules for prescribed fire operations.

• Scope of Work: Includes tasks such as fire line construction and maintenance (mechanical and hand), brushing/lopping/scattering, fuels pullback, pile covering, ignition, holding/suppression, snag felling, mop-up, patrol, and fire line/road access repair.

• Personnel Qualifications: Key personnel and all employees must meet National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) standards. English proficiency is mandatory for key personnel and communication.

• Safety: A general safety plan and a site-specific Communication/Safety/Emergency Plan are required. Potential hazards include tree falling, fall hazards, traffic control, heavy equipment operation, fire hazards, hazardous materials handling, hydraulic/pneumatic hazards, stream crossings, and carrying heavy loads on steep ground.

• Government-Furnished Items: Includes maps, burn plans, keys for locked gates, burn fuel for refilling drip torches, and plastic sheeting for pile covering. The government will also obtain prescribed burn clearance and may provide campsites.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price type purchase order.

• Period of Performance: Award through December 31, 2028. Resources must be available with a 24-hour notification between April 1st to June 30th and September 15th to December 1st.

• NAICS Code: 115310 – Support Activities for Forestry – Fuels Management Services.

• Size Standard: $34.0 million.

• Questions Due: Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time.

• Quotes Due: Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time.

• Submission Method: Quotes are to be submitted via email to daniel.rosales@ios.doi.gov.

• Evaluation: Quotes will be evaluated on a comparative basis, considering Technical Capability, Relevant Experience, Key Personnel, and Price. The award will go to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government.

• Set-Aside: This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business.

• Contractors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Contractors must submit their Unique Entity ID (UEI) and CAGE code with their quote.

• SF-1449 must be signed. Amendments will be posted on www.sam.gov.

• Attachments include PWS, Maps, Wage Determination, and Provisions and Clauses.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 1977-0079, Revision No. 82) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for employees performing forestry and logging services under contracts covered by the Service Contract Act.

• Applicable Area: State of Oregon, including all counties.
• Occupational Listings: Provides specific occupation codes, titles, and corresponding minimum hourly rates for various forestry and logging roles (e.g., Brush/Precommercial Thinner, Choker Setter, Forestry Technician, Forestry Truck Driver).
• Fringe Benefits: Details required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare rates ($5.55 per hour) and provisions for paid sick leave under Executive Orders 13706 and 13658.
• Vacation & Holidays: Outlines requirements for paid vacation (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 10 years) and a minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.
• Uniform Allowance: Specifies requirements for uniform provision and maintenance reimbursement.
• Conformance Process: Describes the procedure (Standard Form 1444) for contractors to request authorization for additional classifications and wage rates not listed in this determination.

Bidders must use this wage determination to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals. It dictates the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees performing the contract work in Oregon. Failure to comply with these wage and benefit requirements can lead to penalties. The document also outlines the process for establishing wage rates for any unlisted classifications.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document, identified by Solicitation No. 140L3726Q0050, outlines the clauses and provisions incorporated by reference and in full text for an upcoming acquisition. It details the terms and conditions that will govern the contract awarded from this solicitation.

This document primarily lists and incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) clauses. Key clauses include:

• 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services SEP 2023

• 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services NOV 2023

• 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services NOV 2021: This clause details the evaluation process, which will be a comparative evaluation of quotes. The award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. The evaluation factors are:

  1. Technical Capability (max 5 pages)
  2. Relevant Experience (listing at least two past jobs)
  3. Key Personnel
  4. Price

• DOI-AAAP-0028 ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS-INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP) (FEB 2021): Requires electronic submission of payment requests through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's IPP system.

• 1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS SEP 2011: Defines the authority of the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

• The document references FAR Part 12 for the acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

• It specifies that the Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation.

• Offers will be evaluated using a comparative evaluation process, comparing quotes side-by-side.

• No formal scoring, weighting, or adjectival scoring will be used.

• Quotes will be compared to determine the best value, using professional business judgment.

• Technical Capability, Relevant Experience, Key Personnel, and Price are the evaluation factors.

• A schedule for how work will be completed within the Period of Performance must be provided.

• The document also outlines the process for evaluating options and the binding nature of a notice of award.

• 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2020 is incorporated.

• 1452.280-2 Notice of Indian economic enterprise set-aside JUL 2013 is incorporated.

• Clauses incorporated by reference can be accessed electronically via provided URLs.

• Offerors are cautioned that provisions incorporated by reference may require completion and submission.