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Notice ID:1256A120R0004
The Forest Service seeks information related to Heavy Equipment and Logging Equipment for market research purposes only. Background: The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest experienced a significant t...
The Forest Service seeks information related to Heavy Equipment and Logging Equipment for market research purposes only. Background: The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest experienced a significant timber blow-down event in 2019. As a result there may be an increase in fire danger in in Fiscal Year 2020 and beyond. The forest is gathering information about the availability of equipment (with operators) in and around the area of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest for use in fire suppression related activities if the need arises. This is not a request for quotes and there will not be an award made in response to this notice. All information collected will be used to develop a service and supply plan for the forest for potential use in the event of an emergency. Requirements: SAM Registration - It is expected that local Emergency Equipment Rental Agreements (EERA) would be issued in order to obtain resources for fire suppression and related activities if and when the need arises. In order to receive an EERA award during an emergency, vendors must have an active registration in https://www.sam.gov/SAM/. This is a government site and registration is free. Interested vendors are encouraged to register now. There are helpful guides on the SAM website to assist you with registration. You can also contact your local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) for help. Visit https://www.aptac-us.org/ to find your local PTAC office. Training: Forest Service RT-130 training is required for equipment operators who will be operating on or near a fire line. Due to the current COVID-19 emergency there are no classes scheduled at this time. When classes are scheduled, vendors submitting responses to this sources sought notice will be notified. Applicable Laws and Regulations: State Workers’ Compensation Laws, State and Federal Vehicle/Equipment General and Liability Insurance Requirements, US Department of Labor Service Contract Laws, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Fair Labor Standards Act, Occupational Safety and Health Administration Regulations. A sample EERA with general terms and conditions is attached for your information. Equipment: The following list highlights areas that we are particularly interested in for fire incidents. Please see the attached Method of Hire (MOH) Guide for a full list of equipment and guidance on equipment typing. If a particular piece of equipment is not on the MOH Guide, provide as much information about the equipment as possible in your response. Dangle Head processor Log Forwarder Rubber Wheeled Skidder Excavator with thumb and other attachments Masticator/Mulcher Self-Loading Log Truck Chipper Skidgine Other All equipment must be in good working order and all manufacturer’s installed safety equipment must be operational. In the event that an EERA is issued during an incident, the equipment must pass a pre-use inspection. A sample OF-296 equipment inspection form is provided for your information. In the event that equipment does not pass inspection at the incident, the EERA will be terminated and no payment issued. Note: We are not requesting pricing at this time. Pricing will be negotiated at the time an EERA is issued. Please email the attached spreadsheet as your response to this Sources Sought Notice. Add rows as necessary. This information shall be emailed to tym.sauter@usda.gov preferably by April 15, 2020 however information received after that date will still be added to the service and supply plan. The subject line of your email shall be: Equipment List_Company Name. Additional Information may be obtained from: Tym Sauter, Assistant Fire Management Officer Chequamegon - Nicolet National Forest p: 715-479-2827 x4792712 tym.sauter@usda.gov 1247 East Wall Street Eagle River, WI 54521
