BLM BURN MODULES FY27 MODULES-FIRE

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, serving as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for Prescribed Burns 5 Person Crew Modules in the Northwest Oregon District. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requires services to perform prescribed burns to reduce fuel loading and change fuel composition/structure for effective burning. The resulting purchase order will be firm-fixed price.

• Furnish labor, supervision, and transportation for prescribed burn support.

• Services include fire line construction/maintenance, brushing, fuels pullback, pile covering, ignition, holding/suppression, snag felling, mop-up, patrol, and fire line/road access repair.

• 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.

• Specific tasks include fire line construction (hand and machine), fuels modification, fuels pullback, hazard reduction, holding, ignition, mop-up, and patrol.

• Contractor must provide personal protective equipment (PPE) including hearing protection, hard hats, eye protection, and foot protection.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price purchase order.

• Period of Performance: Award through 12/31/2028. Resources must be available with 24-hour notification between April 1st - June 30th and September 15th - December 1st.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but NAICS 115310 has a size standard of $34.0 million.

• Quotes are due by May 21, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time.

• Submit quotes via email to daniel_rosales@ios.doi.gov.

• Evaluation will be based on a comparative evaluation of quotes, considering Technical Capability, Relevant Experience, Key Personnel, and Price.

• No formal scoring will be used; quotes will be compared side-by-side.

• This solicitation is set-aside for small business.

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

• Small Business Size Standard: $34.0 million.

• A site visit is not scheduled; contact COR Spencer Ware (saware@blm.gov) for questions.

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

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

• Wage Determination 1977-0079 (Revision 82) applies to this contract for Oregon.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the clauses and provisions incorporated by reference and in full text for Solicitation No. 140L3726Q0048. It details the terms and conditions that will govern any resulting contract.

This document primarily lists regulatory clauses and provisions. Key areas covered include:

• Contract Administration: Clauses related to System for Award Management (SAM), reporting requirements, and payment processing (Electronic Funds Transfer via Invoice Processing Platform - IPP).
• Labor Standards: Provisions concerning Service Contract Labor Standards, minimum wages, equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, and combating trafficking in persons.
• Offeror Instructions: Includes "Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services" (52.212-1) and "Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services" (52.212-4).
• Evaluation Factors: "Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services" (52.212-2) details the basis for award, emphasizing a comparative evaluation of quotes based on Technical Capability, Relevant Experience, Key Personnel, and Price. No formal scoring will be used; quotes will be compared side-by-side.
• Small Business: Mentions "Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside" (52.219-6) and "Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation" (52.219-28), as well as "Notice of Indian economic enterprise set-aside" (1452.280-2).
• Contracting Officer Authority: Clause 1452.201-70 defines the authorities and limitations of the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

• The document references the use of the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) for electronic invoicing and payment.

• It incorporates clauses related to contract terms and conditions for commercial products and services.

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

• Evaluation factors include Technical Capability (5-page narrative required), Relevant Experience (listing at least two similar jobs), Key Personnel, and Price.

• The Government will award to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous, considering price and other factors.

• The document specifies that the Government will perform a price analysis and use professional business judgment to determine best value.

• Includes a "Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside" and a "Notice of Indian economic enterprise set-aside."

• Many clauses are incorporated by reference, with full text available upon request or electronically via specified URLs (acquisition.gov).

• Offerors are cautioned that listed provisions may require completion and submission with their quotation or offer.

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 the most effective burning period.

• Furnish labor, supervision, transportation, and operating supplies for prescribed burn support.

• Tasks include: fire line construction and maintenance (mechanical and hand), brushing/lopping/scattering/pruning for vegetation modification, fuels pullback, pile covering, ignition, holding/suppression, snag felling, mop-up and patrol, and fire line and road access repair.

• Services will be performed in Northwest Oregon District, BLM.

• Specific performance standards are detailed for Fire Line Construction and Maintenance, Fuels Pullback, Prescribed Burn and Mop-Up (Broadcast and Understory Burn), Hand Pile Burn, Prescribed Fire Modules, and Standard Mop-Up and Patrol.

• Performance thresholds generally require 95-100% compliance with specified standards.

• Government surveillance will involve visual and infrared-scan inspections.

• Remedies for non-compliance include corrective action plans, rework, and potential termination for cause.

• Project Locations: Northwest Oregon District (Cascades FO, Marys Peak FO, Siuslaw FO, Tillamook FO, Upper Willamette FO).

• Period of Performance: Award through 12/31/2028. Resources must be available for a 24-hour notification between April 1st to June 30th and September 15th to December 1st.

• Burn windows will be provided by the Government and will fall within the order's period of performance.

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

• English speaking proficiency is required for prompt and efficient communication.

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

• Contractor must develop and comply with general and site-specific safety plans.

• Use of biobased products is encouraged.

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required for various tasks (e.g., chain saw chaps, hard hats, eye protection, hearing protection).

• Government-furnished items include documents (maps, burn plans), keys for locked gates, plastic sheeting for pile covering, burn fuel for drip torches, and potentially campsites. Government-furnished services include obtaining prescribed burn clearance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map illustrating the "Contract Area" for the Northwest Oregon District, managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). It visually defines the geographical boundaries relevant to a potential contract.

• Geographic Area: The map displays the Northwest Oregon District, highlighting major cities, national forests, and BLM Field Offices within its jurisdiction.
• Field Offices: Labeled Field Offices include Tillamook, Marys Peak, Siuslaw, Upper Willamette, and Cascades.
• Specific Area of Interest: A hatched area near Eugene is labeled "WEW Broadcast Burning," indicating a specific zone of activity or focus within the larger contract area.
• Legend: Explains the symbols used, differentiating between "Field Office" locations and the "WEW Broadcast Burning" area.
• Scale and Disclaimer: Includes a mileage scale and a disclaimer regarding the accuracy and completeness of the data.

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the geographical scope of the contract. It helps in assessing logistical requirements, identifying the specific areas where work may be performed (such as the "WEW Broadcast Burning" zone), and understanding the proximity to relevant BLM Field Offices for coordination or reporting.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 1977-0079, Revision 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 various occupations employed on contracts for Forestry and Logging Services within the state of Oregon.

• Applicable Area: All counties in Oregon.
• Occupations Listed: Includes specific codes, titles, and minimum hourly rates for roles such as Brush/Precommercial Thinner, Choker Setter, Faller/Bucker, Forestry Equipment Operator, Forestry Technician, Forestry Truck Driver, General Forestry Laborer, Nursery Specialist, Slash Piler/Burner, Tree Climber, Tree Planter, and Tree Planter, Mechanical.
• Fringe Benefits: Specifies Health & Welfare benefits ($5.55 per hour or $222.00 per week) and details requirements for Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (minimum wage adjustments).
• Vacation & Holidays: Outlines paid vacation accrual (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 10 years) and a minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.
• Uniform Allowance: Details requirements for providing and maintaining uniforms, including reimbursement rates for cleaning if applicable.
• Conformance Process: Explains the procedure for establishing wage rates for classifications not explicitly listed in the determination using Standard Form 1444.

This wage determination is critical for bidders to accurately calculate labor costs for any contract involving Forestry and Logging Services in Oregon. It sets the minimum compensation and benefits that must be provided to employees performing work under such a contract, directly impacting proposal pricing and overall contract compliance.