USDA Forest Service BPA Call Against Land Management Integrated Resources (LMIR) BPAs

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This document is a BPA Call Form used to solicit pricing for specific vegetation management services under the LMIR BPA. It details mandatory and optional work items, including pre-commercial tree thinning and handline construction, across various project areas within the Boise National Forest.

• BPA Call Number: 1284LM26F00XX
• Project Name: FY26 Boise South Zone NCT
• Locations: Idaho City Ranger District and Mountain Home Ranger District.
• Set-Aside: Small Business.
• Award Information: This is a single award call order. Contractors must provide pricing for all items listed.
• Work Items: Includes specific units for NCT (Non-Commercial Thinning) in Washington Gulch, Robie Creek, and Boise Peak areas, as well as Prescribed Fire Handline Construction. Quantities are listed in acres and chains.
• Period of Performance: Date of Award through October 31, 2027 (Mandatory Items). If optional items are exercised, the period extends to October 31, 2028.

This form requires bidders (current BPA award holders) to provide pricing for specific vegetation management tasks. It outlines the scope of work, locations, quantities, and performance period, enabling bidders to prepare and submit their quotes. The document also specifies that pricing is required for all listed items for a single award call order and details the set-aside status.

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This document is a Wage Determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, under the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing work on federal contracts in specific geographic areas.

• Wage Determination Number: 2015-5503, Revision No.: 27
• Date of Last Revision: 12/03/2025
• Area: Idaho Counties of Ada, Boise, Canyon, Gem, Owyhee
• Occupational Listing: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles (e.g., Accounting Clerk, Administrative Assistant, Electrician, Nurse, Computer Programmer, Firefighter) with 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, including rates for standard health & welfare and those related to Executive Order 13706.
• Executive Orders: Notes the applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors) and Executive Order 13658 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors).
• Vacation and Holidays: Outlines requirements for paid vacation and holidays.
• Hazardous Pay Differential: Specifies additional pay for work involving ordnance and explosives.
• Uniform Allowance: Details requirements for providing and maintaining uniforms.
• Conformance Process: Explains the procedure for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing the contract. It dictates the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees working on the contract, directly impacting the overall cost of proposals. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor rates meet or exceed these requirements.

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This document, "Attachment 2 AGAR Class Deviations.docx," details class deviations to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Agency Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) that are incorporated into the LMIR BPA. These deviations are necessary to ensure compliance with recent Executive Orders (EOs) issued since January 20, 2025, and to remove rescinded AGAR clauses and provisions.

• Removed FAR Provisions/Clauses:
  • 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
  • 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity
  • 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026/1 (removed per EO 14236)
• Deviated FAR Clauses:
  • 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)
  • 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)
  • 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)
  • 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)
• Removed AGAR Clauses/Provisions:
  • AGAR 452.211-74 Period of Performance
  • AGAR 452.215-73 Post Award Conference
  • AGAR 452.219-70 Size Standard and NAICS Code Information
  • AGAR 452.236-72 Use of Premises
  • AGAR 452.236-77 Emergency Response
  • AGAR 452.236-78 Fire Suppression and Liability
  • AGAR 452.237-74 Key Personnel
• Included AGAR Clause:
  • AGAR 452.236-70 Emergency Response, Fire Suppression and Liability (NOV 2024)
• Sustainability Requirements: Removal of non-statutory sustainability requirements related to EO 14057 (food service wares, paper straws) and updates to USDA BioPreferred® Program CFR citations.

Bidders should be aware that these class deviations and removals will be incorporated by reference into all call orders at award. The document clarifies which FAR and AGAR clauses are active, deviated, or removed, impacting contract terms and conditions. Note that SAM.gov may still display outdated representations (e.g., 52.222-25, 52.212-3(d)) that will not be considered for award decisions or enforced by contracting officers.

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This document provides detailed area maps and summary information charts for three distinct project areas: Washington Gulch, Robie Creek, and Boise Peak. It outlines specific units within each project area, detailing the acreage, thinning specifications, sanitation/disease tree specifications, and remarks for each unit. This information is crucial for bidders to understand the scope and nature of the work required in each project area.

Project Area 1: Washington Gulch

• Contains 21 units totaling 1971 acres.
• Specifications include average spacing (12-22 feet), minimum height (1 foot), maximum DBH (8 inches), and specific work categories like Thinning (T), Sanitation (SAN), Hand Pile (HP), and Pull Away Slash (PAW).
• Access varies from drive-in to walk-in distances.

Project Area 2: Robie Creek

• Contains 9 units totaling 467 acres.
• Specifications include average spacing (not explicitly stated, refers to 'See Cutting Guide'), minimum height (1 foot), maximum DBH (14 inches), and work categories like Thinning (T), Sanitation (SAN), Hand Pile (HP), and Pruning (P).
• Access varies, with some units requiring walk-in access.

Project Area 3: Boise Peak

• Contains 17 units totaling 707 acres.
• Specifications include average spacing (not explicitly stated, refers to 'See Cutting Guide'), minimum height (1 foot), maximum DBH (16 inches), and work categories like Thinning (T), Sanitation (SAN), Hand Pile (HP), and Pruning (P).
• Some units have time constraints for wildlife (TIME).

Abbreviations: Definitions for terms like DBH, Thinning (T), Sanitation (SAN), Hand Pile (HP), Lop & Scatter Slash (L&S), Pull Away Slash (PAW), and access types are provided.

This attachment provides essential site-specific details for each project area, enabling bidders to assess the feasibility, scope, and resource requirements for potential contract work. It details the physical characteristics of the areas, the types of silvicultural treatments required, and access considerations, all of which are critical for developing accurate proposals and pricing.