F--SEED APPLY LEE, DEERCREEK,SOWBELLY FIRES

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment (0002) adds a vendor Q&A document (Attachment 4 B12 VENDOR Q&A).

• The solicitation due date has been extended from January 13, 2026, to January 16, 2026.

• Solicitation due date.

• Addition of a vendor Q&A attachment.

• The deadline for proposal submissions is extended to January 16, 2026.

• Offerors should review the newly added vendor Q&A document.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the "BLM-CO After Fire Seeding - Lee, Deer Creek, and Sowbelly Fires" opportunity (Solicitation Number: 140L1726Q0001).

• Question: What is the measurement for the Lee Fire mixes in pounds per cubic foot?
• Answer:
  • Deer Creek: 32 lbs/ft3
  • Sowbelly: 22 lbs/ft3
  • Lee ES Mix: 18 lbs/ft3
  • Lee Wildlife Mix: 18 lbs/ft3

This clarification provides specific density measurements for various seed mixes, which may be relevant for bidders preparing proposals or understanding material requirements.

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment (0001) adds "A06 Geospatial Data" to the solicitation.

• No other changes have been made to the solicitation.

• All terms and conditions remain the same as the original solicitation.

• The addition of "A06 Geospatial Data" is the only noted change.

• Proposal deadlines and submission requirements remain unchanged, except for the inclusion of the new geospatial data.

• The original solicitation's closing date and time are still in effect.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT. It provides a list of various occupations and their corresponding minimum wage rates and fringe benefits applicable to federal contracts in Colorado, specifically for the counties of Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, Gilpin, Jefferson, and Park.

This document is crucial for bidders responding to federal solicitations that are subject to the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage and fringe benefit rates that must be paid to service employees working on the contract. Bidders must consult this document to accurately calculate labor costs in their proposals and ensure compliance with federal labor laws. The document details specific wage rates for a wide range of occupations, from administrative and clerical roles to technical, health, and protective services. It also outlines general fringe benefits (health & welfare, vacation, holidays) applicable to all listed occupations, as well as specific notes regarding Executive Orders 13706 and 13658, and special conditions for computer employees and hazardous duty pay.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for "After Fire Seeding" services for the Lee, Deer Creek, and Snowbelly fire zones. The primary objective is to reseed these areas following fire events.

• Seeding services for specified fire zones.

• Detailed requirements will be found in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Active registration in SAM.gov is required.

• Compliance with Section 889 clauses.

• Invoicing and payment terms: 30-day prompt pay after delivery; partial invoices for accepted deliveries are acceptable.

• Adherence to FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: February 2, 2026, to March 2, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but NAICS code 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry-Forest Fire Suppression) with a size standard of $11.5 million is provided.

• Offerors must submit signed quote packages via email to pfrost@blm.gov.

• The subject line for the email should be: "140L172600001 BLM-CO After Fire Seeding Lee, Deer Creek, and Sowbelly Fires".

• The package must include: Company Name, Address, SAM UEI number, POC Name and email, and price.

• Offers are due by January 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time.

• Evaluation Factors (in order of importance):

  1. Price (Most Important)
  2. Technical Acceptability (Go/No-Go)
  3. Delivery/Performance Schedule (Less important than Price, more important than Past Performance)
  4. Past Performance (Least important among non-price factors)

• Technical acceptability requires meeting all minimum requirements in the PWS; no partial credit will be given.

• Delivery/Performance Schedule will be evaluated against the Government's required delivery (30 days ARO), with earlier delivery preferred if it doesn't increase risk or degrade quality.

• Past Performance will be assessed based on recency (within 3 years), relevance, and quality.

• The Government reserves the right to hold discussions.

• This acquisition is set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) under NAICS code 115310.

• Offerors must ensure their SAM.gov registration is active and current at the time of offer.

• The solicitation incorporates by reference FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4, with addenda.

• A Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached for detailed requirements.

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

To uniformly broadcast government-provided seed mixes on identified areas affected by the Lee Fire, Deer Creek Fire, and Sowbelly Fire.

• Provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, and services necessary for broadcast seeding.

• Seed approximately 138,000 acres for the Lee Fire, 17,000 acres for the Deer Creek Fire, and 2,200 acres for the Sowbelly Fire.

• Apply seed at specified rates per acre for different seeding units (Lee Fire Stabilization, Lee Fire Wildlife, Deer Creek, Sowbelly).

• Ensure uniform seed distribution, minimizing drift outside treatment boundaries.

• Provide electronic mapping data of application routes.

• Seed distribution must not vary more than 10 percent above or below the average distribution per unit of surface.

• Equipment must be capable of electronically mapping application routes.

• Quality Control program to ensure services meet contract requirements.

• Period of Performance: Award date to March 2, 2026.

• Place of Performance: Identified seeding units within the Lee, Deer Creek, and Sowbelly fires in Western Colorado.

• Contractor must provide a communication system for personnel.

• Contractor employees must possess current certifications for equipment used.

• Contractor must provide a contract manager and alternate.

• Applicable regulations include environmental protection, transportation, and occupational safety standards.