1240BK24Q0031 Return Packet.pdf

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED

REQUEST

FOR QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

REQUEST

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

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

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH

AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND

ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE OFFER

DATED . . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

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

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

SIZE STANDARD:

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES

AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

SET ASIDE: % FOR:

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON

BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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

8(A)

ECONOMICALLY

DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30.

1120885

1240BK24Q0031

541-750-7115

U.S. Forest Service, Umpqua National Forest 777 NW Garden Valley Blvd.

Roseburg, OR 97471

USDA-Forest Service 1220 SW 3rd Avenue, Suite 310 Portland, OR 97204-2829 www.ipp.gov

Umpqua National Forest Supervisor's Office Janitorial Services

See Next Page for Schedule of Items

561720

$22 Million

3/01/2024

3/18/2024 14:00 Pacific

USDA-Forest Service 1220 SW 3rd Avenue, Suite 310 Portland, OR 97204-2829

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested.

This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP)).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-02 dated January 22, 2024.

This procurement is set aside for: Small Business The NAICS code is 561720 and the Small Business Size Standard is $ 22 million dollars.

DATE, TIME, AND PLACE OFFERS ARE DUE:

Quotes are Due Monday, March 18, 2024, by 2 p.m. PST.

Email quote to: paula.winningham@usda.gov

GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACT:

Contracting Officer Paula Winningham paula.winningham@usda.gov mailto:paula.winningham@usda.gov

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS/PRICE SCHEDULE

Umpqua National Forest Supervisor’s Office Janitorial Services

ITEM

NO.

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

EST.

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

AMOUNT

Janitorial Services for:

Umpqua National Forest Supervisor’s Office 777 NW Garden Valley Blvd, Roseburg, OR 97471

0001AA

0001AB

0001AC

0002AA

0002AB

0002AC

0003AA

0003AB

0003AC

0004AA

0004AB

0004AC

Base Period: April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025

Janitorial Services for Twice weekly, monthly

Semi-Annual Cleaning (November 2024)

Power Spraying Parking Lot

Option Period 1: April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026

Semi-Annual Cleaning (May, November 2025)

Option Period 2: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027

Semi-Annual Cleaning (May, November 2026)

Option Period 3: April 1, 2027 – March 31, 2028

Janitorial Services for Twice weekly, monthly, Semi-Annual Cleaning (May, November 2027)

MO

EA

0005AA

0005AB

0005AC

Option Period 4: April 1, 2028 – March 31, 2029

Janitorial Services for Twice weekly, monthly

Semi-Annual Cleaning (May, November 2028)

Total $_________

For technical information and to RSVP for the required Pre-quote Site Tour, contact: Ryan Huntley, by writing to email address: ryan.huntley@usda.gov.

Pre-Quote Site Tour: Two dates available: Wednesday, March 6, 2024, and Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 10 a.m. Pacific Time.

Address: Umpqua National Forest Supervisor’s Office, 777 NW Garden Valley Blvd, Roseburg, OR 97471.

Schedule Notes:

1. Items labeled as Optional, or an Option Period are not required to be exercised by the government.

If exercised, the contractor will be required to perform the optional work in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option.

2. Offeror must submit pricing for all items. Offers for less than the total item will not be considered.

All items are subject to Contractor Quality Control.

3. Offeror should consider annual cost increases when submitting quotes for the Option Periods using the Schedule of Items above.

4. No rounding off unit pricing or totals. Unit price and totals shall be in exact dollars and cents.

5. Offeror must respond to the other factors as described under FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation –

Commercial Items (Nov 2021).

6. Offerors must have an “Active” registration in www.SAM.gov when submitting quote. Contractors with “Inactive” status will be considered non-responsive.

7. Award will be made on the best value for the Government. It’s the Governments’ intent to make one contract award.

FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (SEP 2023) (PROVISION)

Addenda to provision FAR 52.212-1:

The evaluation factors are generally more important than price, provided the price proposal is found to be fair and reasonable.

The Government may reject any or all offers, issue orders to other than the lowest offer, and waive minor informalities or irregularities in offers received. If necessary, the Government may conduct discussions with any Offeror.

The Government may issue an award based on offers received, without entering into discussions with any offerors. Therefore, each initial offer should contain the offeror’s best terms.

Addenda to Provision FAR 52.212-1 paragraph (b) Submission of Offers:

1) Offerors must have an active entity registration in the System for Award Management in order to submit an offer. https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

2) Offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall include a technical proposal, a price proposal, and contractor representations and certifications.

a) Technical Proposal – The technical proposal shall address the evaluation factors in FAR 52.212-2. Listed in relative order of importance, at minimum, the technical proposal shall include:

i) Past Performance –

ii) Technical Capability and iii) Experience and Qualifications

iv) Quality Control Plan and Proposed Work Schedule

v) List of Contractor provided Biobased Products for use in accordance with the contract.

b) Price Proposal – Include the following: 1) the completed Schedule of Items of this solicitation, and 2) acknowledgement of any amendments to this solicitation by following the instructions that accompany the amendment(s).

c) Representations and Certifications – Fill in the check boxes for provisions 52.204-24, 52.212-3, found in this solicitation and return with your offer.

d) Site Visit. Contractor is expected to perform an on-site visit at the Umpqua National Forest Supervisor’s Office, Roseburg, OR 97471.

3) Submit offer by email to paula.winningham@usda.gov so that it is delivered into this inbox by the due date and time. Emails should contain two (2) separate attachments (Technical Proposal, Return Packet containing pricing on the Schedule of Items) in Adobe PDF format. Be aware that large attachments may increase the time https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ required to deliver an email. It is the offerors responsibility to confirm receipt of the offer from: Contracting Officer Paula Winningham.

Addenda to Provision FAR 52.212-1 paragraph (f) Late submissions:

Replace (f)(2)(i) with the following:

Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is "late" and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition. Delete FAR 52.212-1 (f)(2)(i) paragraphs A, B, & C.

FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV

2021) (PROVISION)

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The factors below shall be used to evaluate offers.

a) Options. The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise 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, whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

On a separate document, address the evaluation criteria questions below and include your response with the Contractor Return Packet.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. CONTRACTOR'S PAST PERFORMANCE HISTORY

IT IS CRITICAL if you plan to subcontract any part of this service, that you identify the sub-contractor response to question throughout the evaluation questionnaire as well as your own response as the Prime Contractor. The technical evaluation considers those performing the janitorial services on site as well as those administering the contract.

Provide the number of years the Prime (and Subcontractor, if used) has been doing this type of work. If part of the experience period was doing business under a different business name, identify that business and period separately. Provide a listing of your projects for the past three-year period that most closely relate to this type of work. Include the dates of performance, the company name, the name of contact person, and their email address.

The government may use past performance information from any available source. If no past performance information is available, the offeror will receive a neutral rating in this factor.

2. CONTRACTOR'S TECHNICAL CAPABILITY

Provide a listing of your in-house capabilities and the tasks you intend to subcontract. Include a list of tools, floor and professional carpet cleaning equipment, and power-spraying equipment.

3. EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Explain who (by using the individual’s name) will perform the janitorial duties and the supervision/inspection, their skill level, and classification – this is very specific to the individuals that will perform on site. Identify the number of years of experience each person has that is assigned to this project. Provide your estimate of hours to complete the work required by the Specifications, and how many persons will be accomplishing the work in a given workday. Also include the experience of any subcontractors you intend to use and provide their company name and address, and their individual name, backgrounds/experience.

Background investigations are required. Staff must have computer access and computer experience to complete training and the investigation forms.

If you have failed to complete any project in the last three-year period, provide any information regarding the cause or remedy of that situation.

4. QUALITY CONTROL PLAN AND PROPOSED WORK SCHEDULE

Offerors shall submit their Quality Control Plan and proposed work schedule (days and times for weekly and monthly work) showing how they intend to meet Government performance standards for each task and subtask associated with this contract.

The Quality Control Plan (QCP) should recognize the responsibility of the Contractor to carry out its quality control obligations and contain measurable inspection and acceptance criteria corresponding to the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The QCP should focus on the level of performance required by the PWS, rather than the methodology used by the contractor to achieve that level of performance.

The Contractor shall provide a Quality Control Plan (QCP) as part of this Technical Proposal. The Plan must demonstrate how the Contractor shall assure that quality of performance meets the objectives and requirements of the contract. The QCP shall address, at minimum, the following:

1) How quality will be monitored to ensure performance standards are met.

2) How the work will be supervised.

3) Identify the personnel responsible for performing quality control.

4) Identify how results of weekly monitoring and quality performance checks by contractor shall be relayed to the COR.

5) Create an Inspection Checklist (for use by Janitor) and a plan for inspection of the building that covers all services stated in the “Performance Standards and Guideline Requirements”. This checklist can be posted in the janitorial storage and used for the Contractor’s self-inspection and by the COR.

The checklist should include work completed daily, weekly, and monthly, and initialed by janitor upon completion of tasks.

- A system to ensure that the Contractor’s employees are notified of any deficiencies in their area of responsibility.

- A plan to monitor and correct customer complaints within 24 hours of expected cleaning/missed cleaning.

- A plan for immediately forwarding customer complaints that are not the responsibility of the Contractor to the COR.

5. USE OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS

As required by FAR 52.223-2, biobased products must be used in performance of this contract. Contractor shall describe current or past performance experience with the use of biobased products. For the purposes of this contract, the Contractor shall include a list of products intended for use on the Gold Beach Ranger Station Janitorial. Identify each product’s biobased Potent percentage and the product’s intended use.

Table. Biobased Assessments Rating Description

Acceptable

Unacceptable

Proposal clearly states the utilization of biobased products, list of products, certification, and operation plan.

Proposal does not clearly state the utilization of biobased products, does not include a list of product, lacks certification, and is lacking in clear understanding of operation plan.

6. SITE VISIT

Contractor Fill-In:

Did you perform a site visit at the service location to verify the level of effort required for this contract?

No___ Yes____, Date and Time: _____________ Offeror Representative Name: _____________________

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise 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.

(x) Representations and Certifications (complete highlighted items in this section and return with your offer)

OFFEROR NAME AS LISTED IN SAM: _________________________________________

OFFEROR UEI: _____________________________________________

FAR 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

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

FAR 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND

VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021) (PROVISION)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products or Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that— (check one)

(1) It ☐ will, ☐ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that— (check one)

It ☐ does, ☐ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS – COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023) (DEVIATION NOV 2022) (PROVISION)

[ If Offeror Representations and Certifications are not complete in SAM the offeror shall submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with your offer. The full provision is available from http://www.acquisition.gov/far/.

If Offeror Representations and Certifications are complete in SAM, the offeror shall complete the following:]

(b)(1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the Offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications in SAM.

(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through http://www.sam.gov. After reviewing SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard(s) applicable to the NAICS code(s) referenced for this solicitation), at the time this offer is submitted and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs

[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (v) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any. Write “None” if there are no changes needed to your online reps and certs.]

DEVIATION NOV 2022] Offerors that are representing as joint ventures should submit their socio-economic status in the space provided above until such time that SAM.gov has been updated to include the joint venture representations contained within provision 52.212-3 paragraph (c).

These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer. Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cmelissaajohnson%5CDownloads%5C(DEVIATION%20NOV%202022)%20%E2%80%93%20Offerors%20that%20are%20representing%20as%20joint%20ventures%20should%20submit%20their%20socio-economic%20status%20in%20the%20space%20provided%20above%20until%20such%20time%20that%20SAM.gov%20has%20been%20updated%20to%20include%20the%20joint%20venture%20representations%20contained%20within http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ http://www.sam.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-52-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses#i1060550 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-4-administrative-and-information-matters#i1121876 https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/far-class-deviation-regarding-threshold-small-disadvantaged-business.pdf solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on

SAM.]

FAR 52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX

LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016) PROVISION

(a) As required by sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts, the Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that—

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that—

(1) It □ is, □ is not, a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and

(2) It □ is, □ is not, a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months. (End of provision)

GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, FORMER USDA EMPLOYEES, AND USDA RETIREES

The offeror/quoter represents and certifies that--

(a) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a current Federal Government employee.

(b) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a former USDA EMPLOYEE.

(c) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a retired USDA employee. If retired, give date of retirement:______________.

(d) It [ ] has, [ ] has not taken a voluntary separation incentive payment (also known as a buy out).

(e) It [ ] is, [ ] is not related to a current Forest Service employee on any forest service unit. If so, list employee’s name and location. .

(f) The firm [ ] is, [ ] is not substantially owned or controlled by a former USDA employee or retiree.

FAR 52.223-1 BIOBASED PRODUCT CERTIFICATION (MAY 2012)

As required by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 and the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (7 U.S.C.

8102(c)(3)), the offeror certifies, by signing this offer, that biobased products (within categories of products listed by the United States Department of Agriculture in 7 CFR part 3201, subpart B) to be used or delivered in the performance of the contract, other than biobased products that are not purchased by the offeror as a direct result of this contract, will comply with the applicable specifications or other contractual requirements. (End of provision)

FAR 52.223-4 RECOVERED MATERIAL CERTIFICATION (MAY 2008)

As required by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 ( 42 U.S.C.6962(c)(3)(A)(i)), the offeror certifies, by signing this offer, that the percentage of recovered materials content for EPA-designated items to be delivered or used in the performance of the contract will be at least the amount required by the applicable contract specifications or other contractual requirements.

FAR 52.237-1 SITE VISIT (APR 1984)

Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

FAR 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):

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Provisions:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR Provisions begin with 52) Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Provisions: https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR Provisions begin with 452) FAR and AGAR Deviations to provisions may be viewed at: Policies & Regulations | USDA

FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020)

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7.1 SECURITY OF PREMISES