1202SC22Q2716 SF-1449.pdf

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4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

1 33 1059629OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

TELEPHONE NO.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

LAKEWOOD CO 80225

BUILDING 810 DOOR N27

DENVER FEDERAL CENTER

ROCKY MOUNTAIN FIRE CACHE

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ITEM NO.

S-2051, NFES 0286 SWIVEL AND NFES 0380 LEADLINE

NOTE: Provision of First Article Testing Samples may be waived if the prospective offeror has passed this testing within the past three (3) years.

The Government shall inspect CARGO SWIVEL NFES 0286, 6000 LB CAPACITY and CARGO LEADLINE NFES 0380 (see FAR 52.209-4 First Article

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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DATED

THERESA A. HOOD

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

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27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

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25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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ITEM NO.

Approval-Government Testing) to ensure that standards are met. Shipment of Items 0001AC and

0002AC is NOT authorized until the first article testing has been approved and authorization is granted by the Contracting Officer. Items 0001AC and 0002AC shall be delivered to the Rocky

Mountain Area Incident Support Cache, Lakewood, CO 80225 no later than THIRTY (30) calendar days after authorization is granted by the Contracting

Officer. First article testing to include dimensional conformance, material and process verification.

See page 17 of 33 for all required information to be completed, signed and submitted.

If you have any questions that may possibly change the solicitation, they must be received no later than 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time on 08/31/2022.

Please email all questions to Theresa Hood at theresa.hood2@usda.gov.

Period of Performance: 09/05/2022 to 12/02/2022

0001 NFES 0286 SWIVEL-CARGO, 6000 LB CAPACITY, AND

NFES 0380 LEADLINE - 12 FT, 6000 LB CAPACITY,

FIRST ARTICLE TESTING (GOVERNMENT AVIATION OFFICE

WILL RETAIN ALL ITEMS TESTED), AND SHIPPING. SEE

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

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1202SC22Q2716

Product/Service Code: 1670

Product/Service Description: PARACHUTES; AERIAL

PICK UP, DELIVERY, RECOVERY SYSTEMS; AND CARGO

TIE DOWN EQUIPMENT

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Solicitation: 1202SC22Q2716 NFES 0380 Cargo Lead Lines and NFES 0286 Cargo Swivels PPS, IPO, Incident Support Branch-Logistics

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OFFERORS INFORMATION

Company Name:

Company Address:

Company POC:

E-Mail Address:

Phone #:

CAGE #:

UEI#:

TAX ID#:

To be eligible for award, contractors MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), https://sam.gov

All invoices are to be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). This is a mandatory requirement initiated by the U.S. Dept. of Treasury. For additional information https://www.ipp.fms.treas.gov/.

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SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Item Description Qty Unit of

Issue Unit Price Total Price

0001 LEAD LINE - 12', 6000 LB CAPACITY, NFES 0380

0001AA First Article Testing

NFES 0380 LEAD LINE - 12', 6000 LB CAPACITY

See Attachment 1 - 6K Leadline Specification 5100-505a June 2012 and Attachment 3 - 5100-500e and Amendment1 for specifications.

3 EA $ $

0001AB Shipping - First Article Testing

SAN DIMAS TECHNOLOGY &

DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SDTC)

444 E BONITA AVE

SAN DIMAS CA 91773

1 EA $ $

0001AC NFES 0380 LEAD LINE - 12', 6000 LB CAPACITY

See Attachment 1 - 6K Leadline Specification 5100-505a June 2012 and Attachment 3 - 5100-500e and Amendment1 for specifications.

84 EA $ $

0001AD Shipping

ROCKY MOUNTAIN AREA

INCIDENT SUPPORT CACHE

DENVER FEDERAL CENTER

BUILDING 810, DOOR N27

LAKEWOOD CO 80225

1 EA $ $

0002 SWIVEL - CARGO, 6000 LB CAPACITY, NFES 0286

0002AA First Article Testing

NFES 0286 SWIVEL - CARGO, 6000 LB CAPACITY

See Attachment 2 - 6K Swivel Specification 5100-506b July 2011 and Attachment 3 - 5100-500e and Amendment1 for specifications.

3 EA $ $

0002AB Shipping - First Article Testing

SAN DIMAS TECHNOLOGY &

DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SDTC)

444 E BONITA AVE

SAN DIMAS CA 91773

1 EA $ $

0002AC NFES 0286 SWIVEL - CARGO, 6000 LB CAPACITY

See Attachment 2 - 6K Swivel Specification 5100-506b July 2011 and Attachment 3 - 5100-500e and Amendment1 for specifications.

117 EA $ $

0002AD Shipping

ROCKY MOUNTAIN AREA

INCIDENT SUPPORT CACHE

DENVER FEDERAL CENTER

BUILDING 810, DOOR N27

LAKEWOOD CO 80225

1 EA $ $

Grand Total $

CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

As prescribed in 52.107(b), insert the following clause.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.

Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses begin with 52)

Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses: https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR clauses begin with 452)

Deviations to clauses may be viewed at: https://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/FARClassDeviations.htm

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror (AUG 2020) 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (NOV 2021) 52.211-16 Variation in Quantity (APR 1984) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) Addenda to 52.212-4: Replace paragraph (r) of clause 52.212-4 with the following as specified in DEVIATION 2017-1

(NOV 2021)

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 10 U.S.C.

2409 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) 52.232-1 Payments (APR 1984) 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002) 52.232-11 Extras (APR 1984) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) 52.233-1 Disputes (MAY 2014) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (AUG 1989) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2022) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991) https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-52-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses#i1064684 https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/agar https://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/FARClassDeviations.htm

52.209-4 First Article Approval-Government Testing.

As prescribed in 9.308-2 (a) and (b), insert the following clause:

FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL-GOVERNMENT TESTING (SEP 1989)

(a) The Contractor shall deliver _3 unit(s) of Lot/Item NFES 0380 Lead Line - 12', 6000 LB Capacity and deliver _3 unit(s) of Lot/Item 0002AA NFES 0286 Swivel - Cargo, 6000 LB Capacity within 14 calendar days from the date of this contract to the Government at SDTDC for first article tests.

San Dimas Technology & Development Center (SDTDC) 444 Bonita AVE

San Dimas, CA 91773 ATTN: Sam Wu Tele: (909) 929-7078

For first article tests. The shipping documentation shall contain this contract number and the contract line item number and description. The characteristics that the first article must meet and the testing requirements are specified elsewhere in this contract.

(b) Within 14 calendar days after the Government receives the first article, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor, in writing, of the conditional approval, approval, or disapproval of the first article. The notice of conditional approval or approval shall not relieve the Contractor from complying with all requirements of the specifications and all other terms and conditions of this contract. A notice of conditional approval shall state any further action required of the Contractor. A notice of disapproval shall cite reasons for the disapproval.

(c) If the first article is disapproved, the Contractor, upon Government request, shall submit an additional first article for testing. After each request, the Contractor shall make any necessary changes, modifications, or repairs to the first article or select another first article for testing. All costs related to these tests are to be borne by the Contractor, including any and all costs for additional tests following a disapproval. The Contractor shall furnish any additional first article to the Government under the terms and conditions and within the time specified by the Government. The Government shall act on this first article within the time limit specified in paragraph (b) of this clause. The Government reserves the right to require an equitable adjustment of the contract price for any extension of the delivery schedule or for any additional costs to the Government related to these tests.

(d) If the Contractor fails to deliver any first article on time, or the Contracting Officer disapproves any first article, the Contractor shall be deemed to have failed to make delivery within the meaning of the Default clause of this contract.

(e) Unless otherwise provided in the contract, the Contractor-

(1) May deliver the approved first article as a part of the contract quantity, provided it meets all contract requirements for acceptance and was not consumed or destroyed in testing; and

(2) Shall remove and dispose of any first article from the Government test facility at the Contractor’s expense.

(f) If the Government does not act within the time specified in paragraph (b) or (c) of this clause, the Contracting Officer shall, upon timely written request from the Contractor, equitably adjust under the Changes clause of this contract the delivery or performance dates and/or the contract price, and any other contractual term affected by the delay.

(g) The Contractor is responsible for providing operating and maintenance instructions, spare parts support, and repair of the first article during any first article test.

(h) Before first article approval, the acquisition of materials or components for, or the commencement of production of, the balance of the contract quantity is at the sole risk of the Contractor. Before first article approval, the costs thereof shall not be allocable to this contract for (1) progress payments, or (2) termination settlements if the contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government.

(i) The Government may waive the requirement for first article approval test where supplies identical or similar to those called for in the schedule have been previously furnished by the Offeror/Contractor and have been accepted by the Government.

The Offeror/Contractor may request a waiver.

(End of clause)

Alternate I (Jan1997). As prescribed in 9.308-2(a)(2) and (b)(2), add the following paragraph (j) to the basic clause:

(j) The Contractor shall produce both the first article and the production quantity at the same facility.

Alternate II (Sept 1989). As prescribed in 9.308-2(a)(3) and (b)(3), substitute the following paragraph (h) for paragraph (h) of the basic clause:

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(h) Before first article approval, the Contracting Officer may, by written authorization, authorize the Contractor to acquire specific materials or components or to commence production to the extent essential to meet the delivery schedules. Until first article approval is granted, only costs for the first article and costs incurred under this authorization are allocable to this contract for (1) progress payments, or (2) termination settlements if the contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government. If first article tests reveal deviations from contract requirements, the Contractor shall, at the location designated by the Government, make the required changes or replace all items produced under this contract at no change in the contract price.

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS -- COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION 2017-1, DEVIATION APR 2020, DEVIATION JUN

2020, AND DEVIATION JUL 2020) (MAY 2022)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015)

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77, 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the contracting officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020) (Deviation 2017-1), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

(2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (Deviation 2017-1), (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Deviation 2017-1), (Section 1553 of Pub L. 111-5) (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009).

(4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (JUN 2020) (Deviation 2017-1), (41 U.S.C. 4712) relating to whistleblower protections).

(5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2020) (Pub. L.

109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

(6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div.

C).

(7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub.

L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

(8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (NOV 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

(9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

(10) [Reserved]

(11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Sep 2021) (Deviation JUN 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

(12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Sep 2021)

(Deviation JUN 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

(13) [Reserved]

(14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

(ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-4.

(15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

(ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

(16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

(17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (NOV 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(4)).

(ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

(iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

(iv) Alternate III (Mar 2020) of 52.219-9.

(v) Alternate IV (Sep 2021) of 52.219-9.

(18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

(ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-13.

(19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Sep 2021) (Deviation JUN 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

(f) The Contractor shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting as follows:

(1) For contracts, in accordance with paragraphs (c)(1), (2), (3) and (6) of this clause—

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or

By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

(20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

(21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Sep 2021) (Deviation JUN 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

(22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (SEPT 2021) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

(ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-28.

(23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women- Owned Small Business Concerns (Sep 2021) (Deviation JUN 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

(24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Sep 2021) (Deviation JUN 2020)(15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

(25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

(26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (Deviation JUN 2020) (15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

(27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

(28) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2022)(Deviation 2020) (E.O. 13126).

(29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(30) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

(31) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-35.

(32) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

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(ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-36.

(33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O.

13496).

(35) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50, (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

(37) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

(ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

(38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O.13693).

(39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

(40) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514

(ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.

(41) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Television (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

(ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.

(42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (May 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

(43) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

(ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

(44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O.

13513).

(45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

(46) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13696).

(47) (i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(48) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

(49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2021)(DEVIATION JUL 2020) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C.

Chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43).

(ii) Alternate I – Reserved (DEVIATION) (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3 - .

(iii) Alternate II (JAN 2021)(DEVIATION JUL 2020) of 52.225-3.

(iv) Alternate III (JAN 2021)(DEVIATION JUL 2020) of 52.225-3.

(50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2019) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

(51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

(52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

(54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

(55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021).

(56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

(57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

(58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(61) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) (DEVIATION APR 2020) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 2307).

(62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(63) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

(64) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C.

55305) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

(ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

(iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.).

(2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

(3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13658).

(8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial products and commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L.

113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2015) (E.O. 11246).

(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018), (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiii) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 E.O. 13627).

(xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.)

(xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67)

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (E. O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (JAN 2022).

(xviii) 52.222-62, Paid sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(xix) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xx) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C.

1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (NOV 2020)

As prescribed in 52.107(f), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts that include any FAR or supplemental clause with an authorized deviation. Whenever any FAR or supplemental clause is used with an authorized deviation, the contracting officer shall identify it by the same number, title, and date assigned to the clause when it is used without deviation, include regulation name for any supplemental clause, except that the contracting officer shall insert "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR 4) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause) https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_107

AGRICULTURAL ACQUISTION REGULATIONS (AGAR) CLAUSES INCORPORATEED BY REFERENCE (See https://www.acquisition.gov/agar for full text)

452.204-70 Modification for Contract Closeout.

As prescribed in 404.804 and 413.302-5, insert the following clause:

MODIFICATION FOR CONTRACT CLOSEOUT (MONTH YEAR)

Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) according to FAR 13:

(a) If unobligated funds in the amount of $1000 or less remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer (CO) shall issue a unilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification but will not be required to provide a signature. The CO shall immediately proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(b) If unobligated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the CO shall issue a bilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and will be required to provide a signature. (The CO may also request a Release of Claims be completed by the contractor, although not required for contract and orders using SAP procedures.) If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the CO within 60 days, the CO shall release the modification as unilateral and proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(End of clause)

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

As prescribed in 52.107(b), insert the following clause:

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses begin with 52)

Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses: https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR clauses begin with 452)

Deviations to provisions may be viewed at:

https://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/FARClassDeviations.htm

52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020) 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror (Aug 2020) 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror (AUG 2020) 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (JAN 2017) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

(NOV 2021)

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (OCT 2020) 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation (NOV 2015) 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Responsibility Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony

Conviction under any Federal Law (FEB 2016) 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (SEP 2021) 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (FEB 1999) 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-

Representation and Certifications (JUN 2020) https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-52-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses#i1064684 https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/agar https://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/FARClassDeviations.htm

Addendum to FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) is hereby tailored as follows: (Incorporated by Reference on Standard Form 1449).

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

As prescribed in 12.301(b)(1), insert the following provision:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard(s) for this acquisition appear elsewhere in this solicitation. However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 750 Employees.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show—

i. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

(1) The quote must include both the technical and business sections.

(2) The Government will evaluate quotes in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services of this RFQ. Evaluations will be made on the Offerors Factor I, Technical Capability, Factor II, Price and an award will be made based on Total Evaluated Price (TEP).

(3) The Government will not accept any quote, revision/modification, or withdrawal that is transmitted to and/or received by the Government via facsimile machine.

(4) All quotations must be complete, self-sufficient and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation.

Quotes must be submitted by Email Only to: theresa.hood2@usda.gov no later than the due date shown in Block 8 of the SF1449. No other forms of submission will be accepted. Contractor is responsible for verifying receipt of quotation by the Contracting Office. All emails, regardless of size, need to be received by the Government server, by the stated date and time. If a quotation is sent in multiple emails each email shall be clearly labeled stating how many emails comprise the quote in the following format (1 of 3; 2 of 3; 3 of 3). The Government will not be responsible for any failure of transmission or receipt of the quotation, or any failure of the Offeror to verify receipt of the emailed quote. All quotations submitted after the deadline will be considered untimely and ineligible for award.

All items on the Schedule of Items are to be completed and submitted as the offeror’s quotation. Failure to submit a completed schedule will result in the offeror’s entire quotation package being considered un-acceptable and will not be evaluated. All unit prices and total prices are limited to two (2) decimal places. The Schedule of Items is only one document of several that must be submitted with your quote.

Offerors shall ensure that the quote reflects Offeror's name, address, and telephone number, CAGE code and UEI number; the full address, phone, and facsimile numbers of the Offeror; points of contact (POCs) authorized to negotiate with the Government on the Offeror's behalf on this solicitation.

Offeror shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with the appropriate NAICS Code and shall not have any Active Exclusions listed within SAM. If the Offeror is currently registered in SAM with completed representations and certifications, an affirmation on the title page (or second page) that these representations and certificates are current, complete, and accurate as of the date quotations are due shall suffice. Otherwise, the Offeror shall include one (1) copy of the following provision located within this solicitation shall be completed and included with the quote: FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

ii. TECHNICAL PART INSTRUCTIONS

The technical portion will be used to make an evaluation and arrive at a determination as to whether the quote will meet the requirements of the Government. Therefore, the technical portion must present enough information to reflect a thorough understanding of the requirements and a detailed, description of the techniques, procedures and program for achieving the https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-12#FAR_12_301 objectives of the specifications/statement of work. As a minimum, the quote must clearly provide the following information for the listed factors:

(1) Quote Acceptability - The Government must deem quotes acceptable to consider them for award. The following sub factors will be used to determine quote acceptability:

(i) Assent to terms of the solicitation - Submit all required documentation requested in the solicitation. To be deemed acceptable the quote cannot take exception to any requirements of the solicitation.

(ii) Technical Capability - Provide a one-page summary demonstrating a thorough understanding of “First Article Testing” requirements, delivery location(s), and timeline.

iii. BUSINESS PART INSTRUCTIONS

(a) The Government recognizes that the line items established in this solicitation may not conform to the Offeror’s practices. Failure to correct these issues can result in difficulties in acceptance of deliverables and processing payments.

Therefore, the Offeror is invited to propose alternative line items for which bids, proposals, or quotes are requested in this solicitation to ensure that the resulting contract is economically and administratively advantageous to the Government and the Offeror.

(b) The Offeror may submit one or more additional proposals with alternative line items, provided that alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. However, acceptance of an alternative proposal is a unilateral decision made solely at the discretion of the Government. Offers that do not comply with the line items specified in this solicitation may be determined to be nonresponsive or unacceptable.

The following information will be compiled to complete Technical and create the Business Portion:

1. SF-1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Item Complete and Signed by Offeror.

Pages 1-3 Blocks17a, and 30a, 30b, and 30c, If amendments are issued acknowledge amendments.

2. Price – Contractor Information and Schedule of Items.

Complete - Pages 4-5

Offeror is required to quote on unit prices and total cost for all items.

3. Technical Capability. Provide a one-page summary demonstrating a thorough understanding of “First Article Testing” requirements, delivery location(s), and timeline.

4. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

Complete - Pages 21-32

NOTE: The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) though (u) of this provision.

(c) Period for acceptance of quotes. The quoter agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes.

(d) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of quotes.

(1) Quoters are responsible for submitting quotes, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:00 p.m. EST., for the designated Government office on the date that quotes or revisions are due.

https://sam.gov/

(2)

(i) Any quote, modification, revision, or withdrawal of a quote received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of quotes is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late quote would not unduly delay the acquisition;

and—

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of quotes; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of quotes and was under the Government’s control prior to the time set for receipt of quotes; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful quote, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the quote wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that quotes cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of quotes by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of quotes will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Quotes may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of quotes.