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1240BE27Q0013 Morgantown Field Office (MFO) Insect Taxonomy Support

Project Morgantown Field Office Insect Taxonomic Support

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

USDA Forest Health Protection is requesting an identification service contract with four option years to support the Morgantown Field Office forest health staff with bark beetles, ambrosia beetles, and pollinators identification during the field season. The taxonomist will provide identifications to ensure that field forest health staff are able to provide the most accurate data to land managers.

2.0 Background

For two years the Morgantown Field Office (MFO) forest health protection staff have worked with cooperators and a taxonomist to provide insect identification within the six states and DC footprint of the field office as well as prepare pinned specimens.

2.1 Location

Most of the samples will be from the Washington, D.C. area. However, a sample from anywhere within the mid-Atlantic region may be included.

Morgantown Field Office is not certified to ship flammable materials. The samples will be in Lowtox Antifreeze/Coolant, it is not classified as hazardous and requires no certifications to ship. The Morgantown Field Office will ship these samples to the lab awarded the contract.

Collection of samples will usually begin in late February and continue until mid-November. However, there may arise an occasion to begin trapping in January and continue until December.

The Contractor will begin sorting and identifying the samples from early March and will be given 90 days to finish a sample once delivered. When the last sample is delivered to the Contractor they will have 90 days to complete that sample and deliver the reports and any pinned or curated specimens.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

The taxonomist will provide services for the special surveys of woodborers. Fast, accurate screening of raw insect trap samples by highly experienced taxonomists. This involves screening insects contained in each sample and identifying wood-boring beetles (Ceranbycidae, Scolytinae, Buprestidae ) and wood wasps (Siricidae) to the species level and all Coleoptera and select Hemiptera to the lowest possible taxonomic level.

Taxonomic work to sort and screen insect samples collected during the season for this project will be conducted by the contracted staff. In addition to sample screening, the taxonomic work also involves preparing voucher specimens and entering data about these vouchers into a database to document.

Vouchers involve representatives of both exotic and native species collected during the project. The vouchers will be stored at the FHP, MFO facility and/or the contracted collection room or museum by incorporating them into the insect reference collections that already exist. The expertise provided by the entomologists will be to prepare (pin or point), affix a standard label and a unique number label to each voucher specimen, and systematically arrange it within the collection.

Data about the exotic and native species in the orders, families and subfamily, and species listed that were collected will be entered into a reference database developed by the contractor. This information can be used to analyze native and exotic species during this project by MFO.

4.0 Government Furnished

Morgantown Field office (MFO) employees, with assistance from DDOT Forest Health, Urban Forestry, Washington, D.C. staff, will collect the samples to be sorted and identified by the contractor. Traps will be deployed by MFO and DDOT employees in early spring before budbreak (late February to early March). The traps will remain in place and samples collected by MFO employees and DDOT employees until first frost (usually on or around November 9). Sometimes traps will remain deployed longer due to certain species flight times.

Voucher specimens will be stored at MFO facility unless otherwise stated by MFO employees.

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

•There are samples already collected. However, in the optional years there will be samples bi-weekly after the start date of sampling. Example: If traps are set on March 8, 2027, then samples would be picked up or met for delivery on March 22. Then every other week after that.

•Screening and identification of priority pest species along with evaluation of trap by-catch to aid detection of potential new insect threats.

•90-day* cutoff for reporting results on samples submitted for screening.

•Customizable list of insect target taxa.

•Specimen-based documentation of target species as well as selection-target taxa.

•Full customer support for resolving user issues related to shipping, data processing, and sample quality control.

•Online access to a secure data portal (owned by the contractor) where USDA Forest Service Employees can access all their data records and project results.

•USDA Forest Service MFO will have access to project data and results.

•Automated, same-day e-mail alert system for pest target taxa detected in trap samples.

•Automatic generation of summary reports for customer projects.

*90-day period starts from date on which sample, with its complete associated data, is posted to the USDA Forest Services Morgantown Field Office project database.

The Contractor needs to stay up to date on the APHIS target list to be sure all target species are being sorted from the sample.

At the onset of a project. All samples will have their by-catch carefully screened for any potential new threats. During this project, any new country or state detections will be reported.

IMPORTANT: To maximize the potential for detecting new invasive species in submitted samples, the taxonomist will receive raw, unsorted samples in their entirety. This will allow for the maximum amount of information to be gleaned and reported back to the customer.

The contractor must enter the data into a spreadsheet with an agreed upon format with the MFO staff.

An updated spreadsheet will need to be made available to MFO. This data could be sent through email using a zipped file or even shipping a drive containing the updated data. Along with this data update a biweekly summary report of the MFO catch data will be produced. The report outputs must list all trap samples to date that contained target pest species, the name of the species detected, and the number of specimens that the sample contained. The report also must list all specimens—both target and non-target—that were extracted, prepared, identified and entered into the data spreadsheet, that will be owned by the USDA Forest Service, during the project.

When a target species is detected, an email must be sent that day, sending the information to the designated recipients for the project. Data will not be shared between states or organizations unless approved by project leaders at both ends.

Preparation and Curation of Vouchered Specimens will be finished to the Highest Professional Standards. Preparators handling materials are to be trained to the highest standards, both to facilitate the identification of difficult specimens and to provide exceptional specimens for research and the reference collections. These prepared specimens must be shipped to the MFO. The specimens will be held for future study in the at the USDA Forest Service MFO reference collection.

Target species, as well as select native non-target taxa, are to be routinely prepared, identified and databased and made available on MFO project data.

Information to be sent to the contractor:

•Trapping site locality data are to be submitted to the taxonomist as soon as available at the beginning of a project, using a standardized Excel file that will be provided to users.

•The locality data file is proofed by the contracted staff and will be returned to MFO, to be updated with new trap data for each subsequent sample picked up.

•Once samples are received by the contractor, their associated data is uploaded into the data and are then visible on MFO’s project data spreadsheet. At that point, a 90-day sample reporting period is activated.

•As a sample is processed, it is to be updated on the data spreadsheet –progressing from ‘entered’ to ‘Complete’. USDA Forest Service MFO can monitor any sample’s status by checking with the contractor as often as twice a week.

•Samples are updated at the end of each working day as they get screened. If any target pest species are detected in a sample, an ‘alert email’ will be sent to MFO employees by e-mail on that same day.

•Samples should be picked up as soon as possible after they are collected. If the contractor ships the samples they should be sent following hazardous shipping protocols (for alcohol) via an overnight carrier to prevent degradation during shipment. Once received by the contractor, samples will be stored frozen until they are screened.

•Specimens of target species will be prepared, labeled, and added to the data on a regular basis.

•Non-target taxa will be added to the data on an ongoing basis and will be exempt from the 90-day reporting requirement, due to the nature of this project. The reporting of the by-catch information on the native taxa collected will be provided at the end of the project.

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Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and United States Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses and Provisions The clauses and provisions contained herein are applicable to any order awarded as a result of this solicitation. The terms and conditions set forth herein supersede all other terms and conditions.

Acceptance of the order in accordance with (IAW) FAR 12.201-1(b)(2) constitutes acceptance of all terms and conditions contained herein.

As part of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), system updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in this solicitation. Contracting officers will rely on representations from offers based on provisions in the solicitation. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998 This solicitation 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 the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025) ☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.212-4 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.222-50 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Sep 2025) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Sep 2025) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.240-91 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

The following clauses are applicable if checked:.

☐ 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020) with Alternate I (Nov 2021) of 52.203-6 ☐ 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) ☐ 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel Jan 2011 ☒ 52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.204-91 Contractor identification (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with

Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Sep 2025) ☐ 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Sep 2025) ☒ 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Sep 2025) ☐ 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Mar 2020).

☐ 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate III (Nov 2025) of 52.219-9.

☐ Alternate IV (Nov 2025) of 52.219-9

☐ 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.219-16 Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) ☐ 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35 ☒ 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36 ☐ 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010 ☒ 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) ☒ 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014)

This Statement is for Information Only:

It is not a Wage Determination

Employee Class Monetary Wage -- Fringe Benefits

☒ 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) ☐ 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (May 2014) ☐ 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) ☐ 52.222-53 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) ☒ 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Apr 2026)

☒ 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008)

☐ Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 ☐ 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.223-12 Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017)

☐ Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3 ☐ 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1 ☐ 52.225-3 Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate II (Nov 2025) of 52.225-3.

☐ Alternate III (Nov 2025) of 52.225-3.

☐ Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3

☐ 52.225-5 Trade Agreements (Nov 2023) ☐ 52.225-19 Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a Diplomatic or Consular Mission outside the United States (May 2020) ☐ 52.225-26 Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) ☐ 52.226-4 Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) ☐ 52.226-5 Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Aug 2025) ☐ 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements ☐ 52.232-29 Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) ☐ 52.232-30 Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) ☒ 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Oct 2018) ☐ 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) ☐ 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) ☐ 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991) ☐ 52.240-92 Security Requirements (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (No 2025) ☐ 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Apr 2023) of 52.247-64.

☐ Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64

Other Applicable Clauses

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 30 calendar days prior to contract expiration 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

(a) 30 Calendar days prior to contract expiration and 60 days

(c) five years.

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) 52.245-1 Government Property (Sep 2021) ☐ Alternate I (Sep 2021) of 52.245-1 52.245-2 Government Property

AGAR Clauses This solicitation 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 the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address https://www.usda.gov/guidance-documents/acquisition-policy/ocp/usda-agar30-sept-26pdf.

AGAR 452.203-70 Unenforceable Supplier Terms (MAY 2026)

AGAR 452.204–70 Modification for Contract Closeout (Apr 2026)

AGAR 452.236-70 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Sep 2026)

Solicitation Information

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services is not applicable to this solicitation. In lieu of this provision, quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203 based on the criteria listed below. Award will be given to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.

Service Contract Labor Standards -

The Service Contract Labor Standards could apply to any contracts awarded through this solicitation. In accordance with (IAW) FAR 22.1002-3(a)(2), the place of performance for this contract is currently unknown. The Contracting Officer has determined the state and county wages will be the West Virginia Counties of Monongalia and Preston. Upon request the Contracting Officer will obtain wage determinations for other additional possible places of performance if asked to do so in writing via email Jared.Machgan@usda.gov

Offerors must request additional wage determinations no later than two days before solicitation close. Offerors who intend to perform in a place or area of performance for which a wage determination has not been attached or requested may nevertheless submit proposals. However, a wage determination shall be incorporated in the resultant contract, and there shall be no adjustment to the contract price.

Award Type

It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price contract consisting of one (1) one-year base period and four

(4) one-year option periods shall be awarded because of this synopsis/solicitation. The total duration of this contract shall not exceed five (5) years.

Base Year 01/1/2027 – 12/31/2027 Option Year 1 01/1/2028 – 12/31/2028 Option Year 2 01/1/2029 – 12/31/2029 Option Year 3 01/1/2030 – 12/31/2030 Option Year 4 01/1/2031 – 12/31/2031

The Government intends to make one award from this solicitation. Therefore, to be considered responsive, contractors must submit pricing for all items.

Evaluation and Basis for Award

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

In a separate document from the Schedule of items offer, address the evaluation criteria questions below and include your response in your submission.

(A) Evaluation factors. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the Offeror whose offer submission will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:

1. Relevant Past Performance History:

Provide 3 years of references specifically providing taxonomic services. Include the dates of performance, the company name, the name of contact person, and their telephone number.

References will be contacted. Within the past 3 years include any contract that was terminated for (convenience and or cause) or cancelled and address why the contract was terminated or cancelled.

If part of the experience period was doing business under a different business name, identify that business and period separately.

IT IS CRITICAL if you are subcontracting any part of this project that you identify the same information for the sub-contractors throughout the evaluation questionnaire

Provide a listing of your projects for the past three-year period that most closely relate to this type of work.

2. Technical Approach

a) Provide a listing of your in-house capabilities and the tasks if you intend to subcontract. List tools and/or equipment you intend to use.

b). Performance, schedule and staffing: List the names and experience of the employee(s) with appropriate skills and skill levels to accomplish the project regarding the personnel qualifications. If staffing is not available, be specific as to how your hire practices are to ensure contract specifications are met.

3. Price: The Government will use the pricing provided in Schedule of Items. It is the Government’s intent to determine the reasonableness of the offer, the offeror’s understanding of the work and the offeror’s ability to fulfil the contract.

Submit offer by email to _ Jared Machgan at jared.machgan@usda.gov _ so that it is delivered into this inbox no later than the due date and time 1700 ES December 03, 2026.

Emails will contain 3 separate attachments (Relevant Past Performance (page 1), Technical Proposal (page 2) price quote (page 3), in Microsoft Word, or Adobe PDF format. Be aware that large attachments may increase the time required to deliver an

The Government will issue a contract to the offeror quote conforms to the solicitation requirements, and which offers the best value to the Government.

(B) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions 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): https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

FAR 52.212-1 is amended as follows:

Period for acceptance of offers.

The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

Questions Questions shall be submitted via email to Jared Machgan jared.machgan@usda.gov no later than 27 November 2026, at 14:00 PM Eastern Time. This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends. Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017) 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations - Representation (Sep 2025) 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Sep 2025) 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Nov 2025)

The following provisions are applicable if checked:.

☐ 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Sep 2024) ☒ 52.204-7 System for Award Management—Registration (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) to 52.204-7 ☐ 52.204-90 Offeror Identification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.207-6 Solicitation of Offers from Small Business Concerns and Small Business Teaming Arrangements or Joint Ventures (Multiple-Award Contracts) (Aug 2024) ☐ 52.209-12 Certification Regarding Tax Matters (Oct 2025) ☐ 52.219-2 Equal Low Bids (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products (Feb 2021) ☐ 52.222-48 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment–Certification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards for Certain Services-Certification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-56 Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan (Oct 2020) ☐ 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification (May 2008) ☐ 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022) ☐ 52.225-4 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.225-6 Trade Agreements-Certificate (Feb 2021) ☐ 52.226-3 Disaster or Emergency Area Representation (Nov 2007) ☐ 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation (Jul 2025)

Other Applicable FAR Provisions

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (Nov 2025) 52.237-1 Site Visits (Apr 1984)

AGAR Provisions

NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Protest Procedures

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is committed to fair, transparent, and efficient acquisitions. Interested parties with concerns about this solicitation are encouraged to seek resolution through the following USDA procedures.

Tier 1: Contracting Officer Concern Resolution

Submission: Interested parties with concerns about either the solicitation or subsequent award should first submit their concern directly to the Contracting Officer, providing sufficient detail to allow the Contracting Officer to understand and assess the issue.

Process: The Contracting Officer will review the concern, seek clarification as needed, and engage with the interested party to attempt prompt resolution.

Review Timeline: The Contracting Officer will make every effort to provide a response or resolution within 10 business days of receiving the concern.

Effect on Award or Performance: Tier 1 engagement is not considered an official notification of filing an agency protest and does not pause solicitation deadlines, delay award decisions, or suspend contract performance.

Next Steps: If the matter cannot be resolved at Tier 1, the interested party may file a written agency protest under Tier 2.

USDA encourages all parties to seek resolution with the Contracting Officer before filing an agency protest.

Tier 2: Agency Protest If concerns cannot be resolved at Tier 1, an interested party may file a written agency protest with either the Contracting Officer or the USDA Independent Review Authority. The decision by the USDA Independent Review Authority is an alternative to a decision by the Contracting Officer. The USDA Independent Review Authority will not consider an appeal of the Contracting Officer’s decision on an agency protest.

The protest must state whether the protester elects review by the Contracting Officer, by the UDSA Independent Review Authority. If no election is stated, the Contracting Officer will decide the protest.

Required Information: Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.104-4 (a)(3).

Failure to submit the required information may result in a delay or dismissal of the protest.

Submission: Agency protests should be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer.

Timeliness: Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR 33.104.

Effect on Award or Performance: Contract awards or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless justified in writing for urgent and compelling reasons or determined to be in the best interest of the Government.

Review Timeline: USDA strives to resolve agency-level protests within 35 business days of receipt.

Election of Forum: By filing a protest with USDA, the protesters agree not to file a protest on the same matter with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or any other external forum while the agency protest is pending. If such a protest is filed externally, the USDA agency protest will be dismissed.

Questions: Questions regarding this notice or protest procedures should be directed to the Contracting Officer identified in this solicitation.