Modifications to Solicitation Templates
2/29/2008
Changes to all 2008 solicitation templates:
Updated Clause 52.212-5 per FAC 2005-24.
D.6.2 RANKING OF AWARDED EQUIPMENT ON THE DISPATCH LISTFOR DISPATCH PRIORITY CO: May modify accordingly
All resources on an awarded Agreement will be ranked on a priority dispatch list by Host Dispatch Zone or Geographic Area. Priority will be given to those small business concerns identified in Section B, Method of Award – Cascading Set-Aside Procedure. Within each small business program category, priority will be given according to the price offered for the type of resource. The price will be based on (see specific solicitation for appropriate language)
D.6.3 ORDERING PROCEDURES FOR RESOURCES CO: May modify accordingly
D.6.3.1 Following Agreement award, each host dispatch center will have an established priority dispatch list showing the resources located within their Host Dispatch Zone or Geographic Area. The Government intends to dispatch contractor resources based on this priority ranking for other than initial attack.
D.6.3.2 If all contractor resources on the priority list are depleted within the Host Dispatch Zone or Geographic Area, orders will be placed utilizing established dispatch procedures.
D.6.9 RELEASE
At the time of release, the Contractor shall notify the host dispatch center of their status, and estimated time of arrival back to the point of hire. Once released to the host dispatch center, the Contractor shall not accept new resource orders directly, nor seek out reassignments. Any new orders will originate from the host dispatch center.
Change to 2008 tent templates:
Added the highlighted text to D.2.1.1
D.2.1.1 Minimum Requirements
· Meet the requirements of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, NFPA 102 Standard for Grandstands, Folding & Telescopic Seating, Tents, and Membrane Structures; and all tent fabric shall meet the flame propagation performance criteria contained in NFPA 701.
· Must meet International Fire Code (IFC) 2403.12 requirements for egress
· Cooling unit adequate to maintain a temperature 15 degrees less than the outdoor temperature.
· Water resistant flooring (not required for Type 1)
· Freestanding with self-supporting internal frame, minimum six-foot (6’) side walls (no center poles for Type 2, 3, or 4)
· Adequate artificial lighting for office environment
· 100 ft. of electrical cord to connect to generator or local power of sufficient gauge to power lighting, cooling and small electrical appliances such as laptop computers, chargers for phones or PDAs and printers.
· Windows with clear panel view, screened, and privacy flap.
· Doors (hinged, framed), minimum size 22” W x 72” H
· Set-up must be completed within 12 hours after arrival at camp, unless otherwise negotiated.