Proposal for Integrated Land & Maritime Response Services
1.Summary of Notice
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Agency Tribal Nations, acting under the authority of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (PL 93-638) and the sovereign authority of the 588 Tribal Nations Sustainable Development Program, has submitted to the Federal Contracting Authority a proposal for Integrated Land & Maritime Response Services along the Klamath River Operational Area.
The proposed agreement establishes a $6,000,000 federal contract for fire mitigation, brush and trail maintenance, search and rescue, vessel patrol, and first-responder services, employing 75 personnel (50 land, 25 maritime) certified through FEMA ICS-100/200/700/800 and First Responder (CPR, AED, First Aid) programs.
2.Snapshot of the Proposal
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Contract Value | $6,000,000 |
| Land Operations Budget | $5,000,000 — Klamath River boat rescue / first response |
| Boats, Gear & Training Budget | $1,000,000 — vessels, equipment, FEMA & First Responders certification |
| Personnel | 75 staff (50 land, 25 maritime) |
| Owner Profit Share | 1% per owner, up to 10 owners (10% maximum) |
| Royalties | 1% each up to 10% total to successor |
| Escrow | Opened within 30 days of execution |
| Contract Start | Effective upon first operational patrol |
3.Public Inspection of Documents
The complete proposal and supporting documents are available for public review at the links below:
4.Public Comment Period
Pursuant to the Tribal Government-to-Government Consultation policy of the Department of the Interior and the Self-Determination Act, written comments from affected Tribal Nations, federal agencies, state and county governments, and members of the public are invited for a period of thirty (30) calendar days from the date of this notice.
- Impacts on Tribal sovereignty, resources, properties, or cultural practices
- Environmental, public safety, or economic concerns within the Klamath River Operational Area
- Personnel, training, or operational specifications
- Coordination requirements with adjacent jurisdictions and federal/state response agencies
5.How to Submit Comments
Comments may be submitted by any of the following means. Please reference RFP Number QTA00NS17SFI5002 and D-Q University GSA CNTRL No. 9GR1CA0966 in your correspondence:
| Method | Address |
|---|---|
| Chief@altearth.org | |
| Telephone | 707-679-8229 |
| Office | Agency Tribal Nations · Mendocino, California |
| Web | agencytribalnations.org |
6.Authority & References
| Item | Reference |
|---|---|
| Statutory Authority | PL 93-638 — Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act |
| Federal Order | Secretary of Interior Order No. 3384 (August 31, 2020) |
| Treaty Basis | Treaty of Peace — USA Treaties with the 1856 Mendocino Reserve; D-Q University Treaty of Peace |
| GSA Federal Tribal Contractor | OMB 2700-0042 · GSA-ERRC Effective Date 12-16-2016 |
| RFP Number | QTA00NS17SFI5002 |
| D-Q University GSA Control No. | 9GR1CA0966 |