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Agreements
The core of Service First is an agreement between two or more agencies to do things from an integrated perspective.
Interagency Agreement (FMS-7600B)
- Color-coded FMS-7600B (1,380 KB PDF)
- Red only FMS-7600B (1,380 KB PDF)
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Color-coded completion instructions specific to Service First arrangements (108 KB PDF).
Process for Establishing an Interagency Agreement
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IA Agreement Process Graphic - Basic (355 KB PDF)
IA Agreement Process Graphic - Detailed (1,920 KB PDF)
Managers agree to a project, then jointly develop the scope of work and financial plan.
FS Grants & Agreements
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Interagency Agreement process and roles when a Department of Interior Agency reimburses the Forest Service:
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DOI Agency Program Lead Responsibilities:
- Input Purchase Request (PR) into FBMS.
- Work with FS Program Manager to draft IAA 7600B, scope of work and financial plan tiered to the Master Service First Agreement.
- Submit to DOI Agency Procurement.
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FS Program Manager Responsibilities:
- Complete NRM IWeb proposal.
- Create WorkPlan Acquisition Plan (WPAP).
- Work with DOI Agency Program Manager to complete IAA 7600B articles and financial plan to match DOI Agency PR.
DOI Agency Procurement Responsibilities:
- Complete IAA 7600B and send electronically to FS Grants Management Specialist for review.
- Generate FBMS obligating document.
- 2 original copies for FS Forest Supervisor signature (or acting).
- DOI Agency Contracting Officer's signature.
- Scan and distribute electronic copy to FS Grants Management Specialist and FS/DOI Agency Technical Point of Contacts; Send one original copy to Grants Management Specialist for processing.
FS Grants Management Specialist Responsibilities:
- Send one original copy of the IAA 7600B to FS Grants Management Specialist to assign a reimbursable job code. This process takes 2 - 4 weeks.
- Notify DOI Agency Budget Analyst and FS Technical POC of reimbursable job code.
- ASC sends IPAC bills and transaction registers to DOI Agency for documentation purposes.
Successful Service First Project!
Interagency Agreement process and roles when Forest Service reimburses a Department of Interior Agency:
FS Program Manager Responsibilities:
- Work with DOI Agency Program Lead to draft IAA 7600B, scope of work and financial plan tiered to the Master Service First Agreement.
- Create WorkPlan Acquisition Plan (WPAP).
- Complete NRM IWeb proposal; input funds for commitment.
- Submit both to Budget for Approval.
FS Grants Management Specialist Responsibilities:
- Complete IAA 7600B, scope of work, and financial plan for signature; send electronically to DOI Agency Budget Analyst to review.
- 2 original copies for DOI Agency District Manager's signature (or acting).
- FS Signature & return to FS Agreements.
- Scan and distribute electronic copy to DOI Agency District Budget Analyst and FS/DOI Agency Technical Point of Contacts; Send one original copy to DOI Agency District Budget Analyst for processing.
DOI Agency District Budget Analyst Responsibilities:
- Send completed/signed IAA 7600B to Budget Analyst to assign a reimbursable job code. This process takes 2 – 4 weeks.
- Notify FS Grants Management Specialist and FS/DOI Agency Technical POC of reimbursable job code.
- DOI Agency sends IPAC bills and transaction registers to FS for documentation purposes
Successful Service First Project!
2006 Interagency Memorandum of Understanding
This MOU enables all four Service First agencies to share resources, re-delegate authorities, duties and responsibilities and simplify the reimbursable process. The Interagency Memorandum of Understanding defines the mechanism for Intra-governmental Orders (IGO) and Task Orders (TO) among the agencies. The IGO or TO should include a statement of work that describes the project and mutual agreement between the agencies affected. Agencies do not need a separate Memorandum of Understanding to establish a Service First project.
The BLM and Forest Service have manual direction to assist field units in implementing Service First projects. The National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife do not have specific agency direction; see examples below or contact your agency agreements coordinator for assistance.
National Agreements Coordinators
Before contacting the staff below, please consult your local or state/region coordinators.
- BLM: Nancy Adrain
- Forest Service: Patricia Palmer
- National Park Service: Kathy Fleming
- US Fish and Wildlife Service: Kathy Scully