F -- National Type 2-IA Firefighter Crew Contract Post Season Review Meeting

The U.S. Forest Service is organizing a Post Season Review meeting with National Type 2-IA Firefighter Crew Contractors, scheduled to take place at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho on December 11, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The meeting will focus on a variety of critical subjects including invoice and payment issues, verification of training and qualifications, contract administration and performance evaluations, national contract status, option exercises and contract renewals, business relations between government representatives and contractors, as well as the status of the Office of Inspector General audit. Contractors or other stakeholders are encouraged to submit additional topics or concerns in writing by November 21, 2007, to ensure they are considered for discussion. The review is coordinated by the USDA Forest Service’s Contracting office and will be held in the Multi-Purpose Conference Room in the Jack Wilson Building at the National Interagency Fire Center. Key points of contact for the meeting include Contracting Officer Bridgit L. Downing and Procurement Technician Christopher D. Kirk, both of whom are available to handle inquiries and receive suggested discussion topics via mail or fax. The event is a vital opportunity to address administrative and operational issues related to the National Type 2-IA Firefighter Crew contracts, fostering communication and resolution between government representatives and contractors.