F--BURN MODULES FY27 TENDERS-FIRE

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0002) to solicitation 140L3726Q0049 makes the following changes:

• Replaces Wage Determination 1977-0079 Rev 82 with multiple new wage determinations: 2015-5569 Rev 28, 2015-5563 Rev 28, 2015-5573 Rev 28, 2015-5577 Rev 30, 2015-5575 Rev 30, 2015-5587 Rev 28, and 2015-5567 Rev 28.

• Extends the due date for offers to 05/27/2026 at 0900 MDT.

• Wage Determinations (as listed above)

• Proposal submission deadline

• The deadline for submitting offers has been extended to May 27, 2026, at 0900 MDT.

• All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued under the Service Contract Act, specifically for the State of Oregon, Benton County. It lists the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations employed on federal service contracts in that geographic area.

• Wage Determination Number: 2015-5567, Revision No. 28, dated 5/13/2026.
• Geographic Area: State of Oregon, Benton County.
• Occupational Listings: Includes a comprehensive list of occupations categorized by general areas (e.g., Administrative Support, Automotive Service, Protective Service, Technical Occupations).
• Wage Rates: Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each listed occupation.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specifics on Health & Welfare benefits are provided, including rates for the general requirement and for Executive Order 13706.
• Executive Orders: References Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage), outlining their applicability and requirements.
• Conformance Process: Details the procedure for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination.

This document is crucial for any bidder proposing to perform services in Benton County, Oregon, under a Service Contract Act-covered contract. It establishes the minimum labor costs that must be factored into proposals, ensuring compliance with federal wage and benefit requirements. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed those listed herein for all covered employees.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5569, Revision 28) for the Service Contract Act, applicable to the area of Oregon Counties of Lane. It lists occupational codes, titles, and corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits required for contracts subject to the Service Contract Act.

• Occupational Codes and Titles: A comprehensive list of job classifications across various sectors (e.g., Administrative Support, Automotive, Health Occupations, Information Technology, Protective Services).
• Wage Rates: The minimum hourly wage required for each listed occupation.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specific details on Health & Welfare and Paid Sick Leave (EO 13706) are provided.
• Executive Orders: Notes applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage).
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for establishing wage rates for occupations not listed in the determination.

This wage determination is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing services under a contract in the specified geographic area. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and fringe benefits meet or exceed these requirements to be compliant. Failure to adhere to these wage rates can lead to non-compliance and potential penalties. It directly impacts the cost proposal and overall feasibility of bidding on opportunities requiring services in Lane County, Oregon.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued under the Service Contract Act. It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing work on federal contracts in specific geographic areas.

• Wage Determination Number: 2015-5563, Revision No. 28
• Revision Date: May 13, 2026
• Applicable Area: Oregon Counties of Clackamas, Columbia, Multnomah, Washington and Yamhill; Washington Counties of Clark and Skamania.
• Occupational Listings: Provides a detailed list of occupations with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. A general note specifies Health & Welfare benefits of $5.55 per hour (or $222.00 per week / $962.00 per month) for SCA-covered contracts, and a separate rate for contracts also covered by EO 13706.
• Executive Orders: Includes notes regarding Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage).
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for classifying and determining wages for occupations not listed in the determination.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing services under a federal contract in the specified geographic areas. It directly impacts the pricing of proposals and ensures compliance with federal labor laws.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination, specifically Revision No. 28 of Wage Determination No. 2015-5573, dated May 13, 2026. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act for work performed in the Oregon Counties of Marion and Polk.

• Lists numerous occupations categorized by field (e.g., Administrative Support, Automotive Service, Health Occupations, Technical Occupations).
• For each occupation, it specifies a minimum hourly wage rate.
• It also details required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare rates and notes on Executive Order 13706 compliance.
• Includes specific notes regarding computer employees, night pay, Sunday pay, and hazardous pay differentials.
• Provides information on vacation and holiday entitlements.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing services under a government contract in the specified geographic area. It ensures that potential contractors are aware of and can budget for the legally mandated minimum wages and benefits for their employees, which is a key factor in proposal pricing and overall bid competitiveness.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued under the Service Contract Act, specifically for the "Oregon Counties of Clatsop and Tillamook" area. It lists the minimum wage and fringe benefit rates required for various occupations employed on federal service contracts in that region.

• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles (e.g., Accounting Clerk, Automotive Worker, Electrician, Nurse, Computer Programmer, Carpenter, Firefighter) along with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing, though specific fringe benefit amounts are detailed separately at the end of the document.
• Revision History: This is Revision No. 30, dated May 13, 2026, indicating it's an updated version of the wage determination.
• Special Notes: Includes information on Executive Orders related to paid sick leave (EO 13706) and minimum wage (EO 13658), as well as detailed explanations for specific footnotes, such as those for computer employees and hazardous pay differentials.

Bidders must use this wage determination to ensure they are offering compliant wages and benefits to their employees who will perform work under a federal contract in the specified geographic area. Failure to comply can result in penalties. The listed rates are the minimums required, and contractors may offer higher rates. This document is crucial for accurate cost estimation and proposal development.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued under the Service Contract Act. It lists the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing contract work in Oregon, specifically within the counties of Lincoln.

• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles (e.g., Accounting Clerk, Automotive Electrician, Cleaner, Computer Operator, Firefighter, etc.) along with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specific health and welfare benefits are detailed at the end of the document.
• Executive Order (EO) 13706 & 13658: Notes the applicability of these Executive Orders regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage rates for federal contractors.
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination.

This wage determination is critical for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing services under a federal contract in the specified geographic area. It directly impacts the pricing of proposals and ensures compliance with federal labor laws. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these minimums for all covered employees.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued under the Service Contract Act. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to various categories of service employees working on federal contracts in specific geographic areas. This specific determination applies to the State of Oregon, within the counties of Linn.

• Lists occupational codes and titles (e.g., Accounting Clerk, Automotive Worker, Electrician, Nurse, Programmer).
• Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing.
• Includes notes on Executive Orders related to paid sick leave and minimum wage, as well as specific conditions for certain occupations (e.g., night pay, Sunday pay, hazardous pay differentials).
• Provides details on vacation and holiday entitlements.

Bidders must use this wage determination to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals. Failure to comply with the specified minimum wages and fringe benefits can lead to contract non-compliance. It is crucial for bidders to identify the occupations their proposed workforce will fill and ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed the rates listed in this determination.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 140L3726Q0049 has the following purposes:

• Attaches Questions and Answers dated 05/12/2026.

• All other terms and conditions remain the same.

• Questions and Answers dated 05/12/2026 are attached.

• The Period of Performance is specified as 06/04/2026 to 12/31/2028.

• No changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements are indicated, other than the inclusion of the Q&A document.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to vendor questions regarding Solicitation No. 140L3726Q0049, Amendment 01.

• Work Location: Work may occur in the entire Northwest Oregon District, not just the area circled on a map. No task orders will be issued off the resulting single award.
• Task Orders: This is a single award contract; individual task orders will not be rebid.
• Contract Duration & Rates: This is a single award contract spanning multiple years. Wage determinations will be made annually from the award date.
• Travel Time: Travel time is not included in shift time. The shift begins where the government specifies the meeting location within the district.
• Submission Method: Quotes are to be emailed, not mailed to the BLM office listed. Refer to the RFQ and Combined Synopsis for specific requirements.
• Insurance: Contractors must always be covered by their own insurance policy, including for prescribed burn work.

This Q&A document clarifies several points of the solicitation, including work location, contract structure, and submission procedures. Bidders should review these clarifications to ensure their proposals accurately address the requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items for Prescribed Burns Tenders in the Northwest Oregon District. The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Northwest Oregon District requires services to perform prescribed burns to reduce fuel loading and/or change fuel composition and structure.

• Provide qualified personnel, equipment, and supplies for wildfire hazard reduction through prescribed burning and mop-up operations.

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

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

• Specific tasks include Prescribed Burn and Mop-Up (Broadcast and Understory Burn), Prescribed Burn (Broadcast and Understory Burn), Prescribed Fire and Mop-Up (Hand Pile Burn), Prescribed Fire and Mop-Up (Swamper/Jackpot Burn), and Prescribed Fire Modules.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price purchase order.

• Period of Performance: Award through 12/31/2028.

• NAICS Code: 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry).

• Small Business Size Standard: $34.0 million.

• Questions Due: Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 9:00 a.m. MDT.

• Quotes Due: Friday, May 22, 2026, 9:00 a.m. MDT.

• Submission Method: Email quotes to daniel_rosales@ios.doi.gov.

• Evaluation: Comparative evaluation based on 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.

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

• Attachments include PWS, Maps, Wage Determinations, and Provisions/Clauses.

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

• The solicitation is available for viewing on SAM.gov.

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 delineates the geographical boundaries relevant to a contract, highlighting various BLM Field Offices within the district.

• Geographic Area: The map displays the Northwest Oregon District, including major cities, geographical features (e.g., Coastal Ranges, Cascade Range), and highways.
• Field Offices: Specific BLM Field Offices are labeled, indicating their locations within the contract area.
• Special Designation: A specific area near Eugene is hatched and labeled "WEW Broadcast Burning," suggesting a particular operational zone.
• Legend: Explains the symbols used, including "Field Office" and "WEW Broadcast Burning."
• 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 visualizing the operational area, identifying proximity to relevant BLM Field Offices, and understanding any specific zones (like the "WEW Broadcast Burning" area) that may be subject to particular contract requirements or activities.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document lists clauses and provisions incorporated by reference into the solicitation or contract. It also includes some clauses and provisions in full text. Bidders should review these to understand their contractual obligations and the terms of the potential award.

• Clauses Incorporated by Reference: A comprehensive list of FAR and agency-specific clauses that apply to the contract. Bidders are responsible for understanding these clauses, which are not provided in full text here but are accessible via provided URLs.
• Clauses Incorporated by Full Text: Includes specific clauses such as:
  • 1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS SEP 2011: Defines the authority of the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and outlines limitations on the COR's authority.
  • DOI-AAAP-0028 ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS-INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP) (FEB 2021): Mandates electronic submission of payment requests through the IPP system and provides instructions for enrollment and assistance.
  • 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998): Explains how referenced clauses are incorporated and provides access to their full text.
  • 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES NOV 2020: Explains how authorized deviations in clauses are indicated.
• Provisions Incorporated by Reference: Lists provisions that apply, including:
  • 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services NOV 2021: Details the basis for award, emphasizing a comparative evaluation of quotes based on Technical Capability, Relevant Experience, Key Personnel, and Price. It specifies that the award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous, considering price and other factors.
  • 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference FEB 1998: Similar to the clause for incorporated clauses, this section addresses solicitation provisions.
  • 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions NOV 2020: Explains how authorized deviations in provisions are indicated.

This document is critical for bidders as it outlines the legal and contractual framework governing the opportunity. Understanding these clauses and provisions is essential for preparing a compliant and competitive offer, particularly regarding evaluation criteria, payment procedures, and the roles of government representatives.

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.

• Occupations Listed: Includes specific job titles such as Brush/Precommercial Thinner, Choker Setter, Faller/Bucker, Forestry Equipment Operator, and others, along with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Details required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare at $5.55 per hour (or $222.00 per week) and specific provisions for paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706 and minimum wage rates under Executive Order 13658.
• Vacation and 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 process for classifying new service employee occupations not listed in the determination and establishing their wage rates using Standard Form 1444.

This wage determination is crucial for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs for any contract involving forestry and logging services in the specified Oregon counties. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these minimum requirements to be compliant. Failure to adhere to these wage and benefit standards can impact bid competitiveness and contract compliance.

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

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for providing non-personal services to support prescribed burning operations in Region 6 of the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Oregon and Washington. The primary objective is to reduce fuel loading and/or change fuel composition and structure to optimize conditions for effective burning, thereby reducing wildland fire risk and severity.

Services include providing qualified personnel, equipment, and supplies for wildfire hazard reduction through prescribed burning and mop-up operations. This encompasses:

• Planning and implementation of prescribed burn operations, including determining prescription parameters, providing crew members, and making operational decisions.
• Fire line construction and/or maintenance (mechanical and hand line).
• Brushing, lopping, scattering, and pruning for vegetation modification.
• Fuels pullback and ignition.
• Holding, suppression, snag felling, mop-up, and patrol.
• Fire line and road access repair.

Services will be performed within Region 6 of the Forest Service and BLM, in Oregon and Washington, on national Forest Service lands or BLM lands. The period of performance for each task order will be specified in that order's schedule and may be dependent on burn windows.

• Personnel must meet National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) qualifications.
• Key personnel include Burn Bosses, Firing Bosses, Crew Bosses, Engine Bosses/Operators, Water Tender Operators, Heavy Equipment Operators, and Skidgen Operators.
• English proficiency is required for key personnel for effective communication.
• Contractors must comply with safety regulations, including providing personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Specific requirements for fire line construction, fuels modification, and prescribed burning operations are detailed, including dimensions, clearing limits, and disposal of cleared material.
• Government-furnished items include burn fuel, keys for locked gates, and potentially camping opportunities.
• Contractors are responsible for obtaining necessary permits and adhering to environmental and safety regulations.