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Tree Cooler Trailer

Description: Deliver an 8x7x7' mobile refrigerated tree cooler trailer to support reforestation operations on the GMUG NFs.

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0001 Deliver an 8x7x7' mobile refrigerated tree cooler 1 EA trailer to support reforestation operations on the GMUG NFs.

Product/Service Code: 2330

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Refrigerated Tree Cooler Trailer — Solicitation Number 1240LP26Q0183 United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Attachment 1 — Solicitation Terms and Conditions

Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 1240LP26Q0183 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the acquisition of one (1) new, commercially available refrigerated/insulated tow-behind cooler trailer for seedling storage and transport in support of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests Reforestation Program, to be delivered to the Grand Valley Ranger District, Grand Junction, Colorado.

This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336212, Truck Trailer Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

The Product Service Code (PSC) for this acquisition is 2330, Trailers.

Statement of Requirement The Government requires one (1) new, commercially available refrigerated/insulated tow-behind cooler trailer for use in seedling storage and transport in support of the GMUG National Forests Reforestation Program. The trailer must meet the following salient characteristics and minimum requirements:

• Overall trailer dimensions of 8 feet (length) x 7 feet (width) x 7 feet (height).

• Maintain an internal temperature between 33°F and 50°F consistently while connected to an external electric power source or operating on generator power.

• Maintain an internal temperature no higher than 65°F during field operations when an electrical hookup is unavailable.

• Insulated walls (foam-in-wall construction) to maintain temperature stability. Freezer-only units are not acceptable; the unit must be a cooler/refrigerated unit capable of holding a range of approximately 33°F–50°F without dropping into freezing temperatures that would damage seedlings.

• Minimum usable interior cargo area of 6 feet (width) by 8 feet (length) with a minimum interior height of 48 inches, sufficient to accommodate not less than thirty-six (36) seedling boxes measuring 14 inches (H) x 14 inches (W) x 28 inches (L) stacked three (3) high, with approximately one (1) inch of spacing between boxes for air circulation.

• Electric plug-in and generator powered, with a vinyl cover provided for the generator.

• Mounted, lockable spare tire.

• Tow-behind (bumper-pull) trailer with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) not exceeding 8,000 pounds, towable by a standard three-quarter-ton pickup truck, and equipped with a standard coupler and safety chains.

• Minimum of 6 inches of axle ground clearance to negotiate Maintenance Level (ML) 1 and 2 Forest Service roads.

• DOT-compliant lighting, including brake lights, running lamps, and turn signals.

• Electric trailer brakes with a breakaway braking system, compliant with Forest Service fleet policy.

The awarded item shall meet applicable sustainable acquisition requirements to the maximum extent practicable, including use of a refrigerant acceptable under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program and, where such attributes are available for this product category, EPA-designated recovered material content and USDA BioPreferred designated products.

Schedule of Items

Item Supplies/Services Qty Unit Unit Price Extended Price

0001 Refrigerated/insulated tow-behind cooler trailer, complete with cooling system, electric trailer brakes, and DOT-compliant lighting, in accordance with the Statement of Requirement herein.

1 EA $ $

Total Quoted Price: $

Quoters shall provide firm-fixed unit and extended pricing for Item 0001. All costs of delivery to the destination identified below shall be included in the quoted price.

Technical Data No separate technical attachments are issued with this solicitation. All requirements, salient characteristics, terms, and conditions are stated within this combined synopsis/solicitation and the accompanying Standard Form 1449.

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and USDA 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

Required Clauses 52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025) 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) 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) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Sep 2025) 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Apr 2026) (DEVIATION APR 2026)

The Following Clauses Are Applicable and Are Hereby Incorporated ☑ 52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (Nov 2025) ☑ 52.204-91 Contractor Identification (Nov 2025) ☑ 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2025) ☑ 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003) ☑ 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Nov 2025) ☑ 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Nov 2025) ☑ 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Nov 2025) ☑ 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (Nov 2025) ☑ 52.225-1 Buy American—Supplies (Nov 2025) ☑ 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Oct 2018)

Other Applicable Clauses ☑ 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Jan 1991)

AGAR Clauses 452.203-71 Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Compliance (May 2026)

(a) By entering into this contract, the Contractor certifies that: It is compliant with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws and the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution, and it will remain compliant for the duration of the contract. Neither it nor any subcontractor or teaming partner operates or funds any program, policy, or initiative that promotes DEI in a manner that violates any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws, including but not limited to Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution, and the Contractor and any subcontractor or teaming partner will not do so for the duration of the contract.

(b) If the Contractor participates in, facilitates, or funds programs that implicate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, including but not limited to grants to or for schools, colleges, universities, 4-H programs, non-governmental organization (NGO) programs, sports programs, and education-related grants to prisons or other detention facilities, the Contractor certifies that it will remain compliant with those laws, including the requirements set forth in Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, and Executive Order 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.

(c) The Contractor affirms that the above requirements are conditions of payment that go to the essence of the contract and are therefore material terms of the contract. Payments under the contract are predicated on compliance with the above requirements, and therefore the Contractor is not eligible for funding under the contract or to retain any funding under the contract absent compliance with the above requirements.

(d) This certification reflects a change in the Government's position regarding the materiality of the foregoing requirements and therefore any prior payment of similar claims does not reflect the materiality of the foregoing requirements to this contract.

(e) Submission of a knowing false statement relating to Contractor's compliance with the above requirements and/or eligibility for the contract may subject the Contractor to liability under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, and/or criminal liability, including under 18 U.S.C. §§ 287 and 1001.

(f) The Contractor must include the provisions of this clause in all subcontract solicitations.

(g) Failure on the part of the Contractor or its subcontractors to comply with the terms of this clause may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to terminate this contract for default.

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452.203-72 Unenforceable Supplier Terms (May 2026)

(a) Definitions. Supplier terms mean provisions customarily drafted by vendors of supplies or services and intended to create a binding legal obligation on the end user. The term applies:

• Regardless of the format or style of the document. For example, supplier terms may appear in standard terms of sale or lease, Terms of Service (TOS), End User License Agreement (EULA), or another similar legal instrument or agreement, and may be presented as part of a proposal or quotation responding to a solicitation for a contract or order or otherwise become effective after the contract date.

• Regardless of the media or delivery mechanism used. For example, supplier terms may be presented as one or more paper documents or may appear on a computer or other electronic device screen during a purchase, software installation, other product delivery, registration for a service, or another transaction.

(b) Applicability. When any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to supplier terms, the supplier terms are deemed part of the contract only to the extent they are consistent with this clause. Supplier terms that conflict with any part of this clause, the contract, or Federal law are void and will not be considered incorporated into a contract, even if they are physically present in a contract documentation or systems. In the event of any inconsistency between supplier terms and this contract, this clause and the terms of the Government contract must govern and supersede any supplier terms in all cases.

(c) Authorization Required. Notwithstanding any other provision, no supplier terms must be binding on the Government unless the term is expressly authorized on the USDA Supplier Terms Authorization Form signed by the Contracting Officer, and the completed Authorization Form has been incorporated into the contract.

(d) Unenforceable Terms. Any supplier terms that impose obligations or restrictions inconsistent with applicable Federal law are unenforceable against the Government and deemed stricken from the agreement. This includes, but is not limited to, any clause that:

• Requires the Government to pay future fees, penalties, interest, legal costs, early-termination fees, cancellation fees, minimum purchase commitments, true-up payments, seat-count minimums, usage minimums, continued-use charges, or any other financial obligation not expressly authorized by the contract.

• Requires the Government to indemnify the contractor or any other entity.

• Restricts the Government's ability to obtain similar supplies or services from another source.

• Imposes any penalty, financial or otherwise, based on the Government's decision not to exercise an option.

• Subjects the United States Government to the laws of any U.S. state, territory, district, municipality, or foreign nation, except where Federal law expressly permits such application.

• Requires dispute resolution in a forum or venue other than one prescribed by applicable Federal law.

• Establishes a period of limitations for bringing an action that differs from that provided by applicable Federal law.

• Grants the contractor rights to use, mine, access, aggregate, analyze, or otherwise exploit Government data, usage data, or metadata.

• Deems the Government to have accepted initial or revised terms based on silence, continued performance, or failure to object.

• Grants the supplier the right to audit Government facilities, systems, records, or use of the product or service, except as expressly authorized by the contract and applicable Federal law.

• Requires the Government to accept supplier security requirements, network access requirements, monitoring, penetration testing, or other technical or security measures.

• Permits the supplier to suspend, degrade, or terminate access to products or services based on alleged non-payment, alleged breach, or automated security triggers.

• Limits the Government's right to use, install, access, test, evaluate, or transfer the licensed product or service in any manner consistent with the contract and Federal law.

• Requires the Government to store, process, maintain, or transmit data in a particular geographic location, or permits the supplier to transfer Government data outside the United States, except as expressly authorized by applicable Federal law.

• Authorizes the supplier to use the Government's name, seal, trademark, logo, or any reference to the Government as an end user or customer for marketing, publicity, promotional activities, press releases, or similar purposes.

• Incorporates by reference, or requires the Government to accept, terms or conditions imposed by any third party, subcontractor, or upstream service provider, unless such terms are expressly incorporated into the contract by bilateral modification.

• Limits, conditions, or negates the contractor's performance obligations, service levels, or remedies through a supplier-provided service level agreement (SLA).

• Uses Government data, usage data, metadata, prompts, content, or interactions to train, fine-tune, improve, or derive any artificial intelligence, machine learning, or automated decision-making model.

• Subjects the Government to automated decision-making, automated risk scoring, automated content moderation, or any algorithmic process that may affect access, performance, or rights under the contract.

• Utilizes artificial intelligence or algorithmic tools that produce decisions, recommendations, or outputs affecting contract performance without providing transparency, explainability, auditability, and bias-mitigation consistent with applicable Federal law and policy.

• Profiles, tracks, or analyzes Government user behavior, preferences, communications, or interactions for personalization, marketing, or algorithmic optimization purposes.

(e) Non-binding Actions. Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user is deemed to have consented to any term, condition, or clause by virtue of its inclusion in the supplier agreement or through the use of clickwrap, browsewrap, “I agree” mechanisms, or similar means. Execution of such mechanisms does not bind the Government or its authorized end users to any unenforceable terms.

(f) End user. The supplier agreement must bind the ordering activity as the end user to the extent it does not conflict with the terms of this clause, but it must not bind or impose personal liability on any Government employee or any person acting on behalf of the Government in their personal capacity.

(g) Law and disputes. The supplier agreement is governed by Federal law.

(h) Statutory exception. This clause does not apply to indemnification or any other payment by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(i) Continued performance. The supplier or licensor must not unilaterally revoke, terminate, or suspend any rights granted to the Government except as allowed by the contract. If the supplier or licensor believes the ordering activity to be in breach of the supplier agreement, it must pursue its rights under the Contract Disputes Act or other applicable Federal statute while proceeding diligently with performance, pending final resolution of any dispute in accordance with the Disputes clause at FAR 52.212-4(d) or FAR 52.233-1, as applicable.

(j) Arbitration. Binding arbitration must not be used unless specifically authorized by agency guidance.

(k) Equitable or injunctive relief. Equitable or injunctive relief, including the award of attorney fees, costs, or interest, may be awarded against the United States Government only when explicitly provided by statute (e.g., the Prompt Payment Act or the Equal Access to Justice Act).

(l) Revisions to supplier agreements. Any revisions to the supplier agreement must be incorporated into the contract using a bilateral modification. Unilateral revisions are not binding on the Government.

(m) No automatic renewals. If any license or service tied to periodic payment is provided under the supplier agreement (e.g., annual software maintenance or annual lease term), such license or service must not renew automatically upon expiration of its current term without prior express written consent from an authorized Government representative.

(n) Indemnification. Any clause of the supplier agreement requiring the supplier or licensor to defend or indemnify the end user is amended to provide that the U.S. Department of Justice has the sole right to represent the United States in any such action, in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 516.

(o) Taxes or surcharges. Any taxes or surcharges which the supplier or licensor seeks to pass along to the Government as end user will be governed by the terms of the associated Government contract or order and must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for a determination of applicability prior to invoicing unless specifically agreed otherwise.

(p) Non-assignment. The supplier agreement may not be assigned, nor may any rights or obligations thereunder be delegated, without the Government's prior approval, except as expressly permitted by FAR 52.212-4(b) or FAR 52.232-23, as applicable.

(q) Confidential information. If the supplier agreement includes a confidentiality clause, such clause is amended to state that neither the agreement nor the contract price list, as applicable, must be deemed “confidential information.” Issues regarding release of “unit pricing” will be resolved consistent with the Freedom of Information Act. Notwithstanding anything in the supplier agreement to the contrary, the Government may retain any confidential information as required by law, regulation, or its internal document retention procedures for legal, regulatory, or compliance purposes; provided, however, that all such retained confidential information will continue to be subject to the confidentiality obligations of the supplier agreement.

(r) Conflict with Federal law. If any other language, provision, or clause of the supplier agreement conflicts or is inconsistent with Federal law or the terms and conditions of this contract, such language, provisions, or clauses will be considered null and void and will not be binding on the United States Government.

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452.204-70 Modification for Contract Closeout (Apr 2026)

(a) If unliquidated funds in the amount of $1,000 or less remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer may issue a unilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification but is not required to provide a signature. The Contracting Officer will immediately proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(b) For commercial contracts not exceeding the simplified acquisition procedure threshold under FAR 12.001(c), if more than $1,000 in unliquidated funds remain at closeout, the Contracting Officer will issue a bilateral deobligation modification. Only the modification requires the contractor's signature, though a Release of Claims may be requested. If the required documents are not returned within 60 days, the Contracting Officer will issue a unilateral modification and proceed with closeout once performance is complete, acceptance is confirmed, and final payment is made.

(c) For all other non-commercial or non-cost-reimbursement contracts, if more than $1,000 in unliquidated funds remain at closeout, the Contracting Officer will issue a bilateral deobligation modification and a Release of Claims, both requiring contractor signature. If these documents are not returned within 120 days, the Contracting Officer will issue a unilateral modification and proceed with closeout upon completion of performance, acceptance, and final payment.

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452.204-72 Use of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or Other Automation Technologies (Apr 2026)

(a) In the event that Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) functionality or other automation technologies such as Robotics Process Automation is utilized to facilitate electronic transactions between USDA and its contractors, it is the sole responsibility of the Contractor to ensure accuracy of the electronically transferred data. The Government's electronic system shall serve as the system of record for all data exchanged or retrieved.

(b) The Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any delay or failure associated with EDI or other automation technologies. The Contractor's use of this service is at the Contractor's sole risk. For electronic or automated services provided by USDA to the contractor, the services are provided on an 'as is' and 'as available' basis. The USDA is not responsible for any costs incurred by the contractor related to the development, test, or support of electronic or automated services. The Contractor shall be responsible for all fees associated with EDI.

The Contractor is responsible for the confidentiality and security of its systems, interfaces, interconnections, and any documents received from the Government pursuant to the contract.

(c) The Government reserves the right to restrict, refuse, or cancel any participation in EDI services.

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Solicitation Information

Award Type It is anticipated that a single Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order will be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation.

The Government intends to make a single award for the one (1) item identified in the Schedule of Items above. No options are included in this solicitation. The Government reserves the right to make no award if it is in the best interest of the Government to do so.

Evaluation and Basis for Award 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 made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.

Award Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Award will be made to the responsible quoter submitting the lowest priced quotation that is determined technically acceptable and that has an acceptable or neutral past performance rating.

Evaluation Factors Price:

The quoter shall provide unit and extended pricing for Item 0001 as set forth in the Schedule of Items above. Any quantity price discounts and discounts for prompt payment shall be included in the quotation. The quoter's price will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.204 to determine whether it is fair and reasonable, using comparison of the quotations received, comparison to the independent Government estimate, and comparison to prices for the same or similar items available in the commercial marketplace.

Technical Acceptability:

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service has a requirement for a refrigerated/insulated tow-behind cooler trailer meeting the salient characteristics and minimum requirements set forth in the Statement of Requirement above.

Quoters shall include in their quotation descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, specification sheets, or a clear reference such as a website, showing that the item being quoted meets all salient characteristics identified in the Statement of Requirement. Merely stating that the item meets the requirement is not acceptable. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the quotation.

Technical capability will be evaluated to determine an overall rating of “acceptable” or “unacceptable.” To be considered technically acceptable, the quoted item must:

1. Meet or exceed all salient characteristics of the item as specified in the Statement of Requirement.

2. Be clearly identified by manufacturer, make, and model.

3. Include sufficient descriptive literature or documentation (e.g., product specifications, datasheets, or brochures) to demonstrate how the proposed item meets or exceeds the required salient characteristics.

4. Be available for delivery within the timeframe specified in this solicitation.

Failure to provide adequate documentation or to meet the required salient characteristics will result in a determination of technical unacceptability, and the quotation will not be considered for award.

Past Performance:

The Government may utilize any references provided by the Contractor, along with information available from past contracts/orders with the USDA and any information found using sources such as Federal Government sources or the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to determine if the Contractor has acceptable or neutral Past Performance. Past Performance will be evaluated using the following rating system:

• Acceptable: The contractor shows a demonstrated ability to meet contract requirements in prior or current contracts, including quality of work, timeliness, cost control, business relations, and adherence to contract terms.

• Neutral: Offeror does not have a past performance record.

• Unacceptable: The contractor has a documented history of failing to meet contract requirements, including poor quality, missed deadlines, cost overruns, lack of responsiveness, or unethical behavior.

Evaluation Method:

The Government will evaluate quotations based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria. Only the lowest priced offer will be evaluated for Technical Acceptability. Should the lowest priced offer not receive an acceptable technical or past performance rating, the process will continue in order of lowest priced offer until the lowest price, technically acceptable offer with acceptable or neutral past performance is identified.

Period of Performance / Completion Period of Performance: Date of Award – December 31, 2026.

Contract Duration: Date of award through delivery, inspection, and final acceptance of Item 0001.

Place of Performance / Site Access Delivery and acceptance will occur at the USDA Forest Service, Grand Valley Ranger District, 1010 Kimball Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501. Deliveries shall be coordinated with the Order Point of Contact not less than three (3) business days in advance and shall be made during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. No site visit is scheduled or required for this acquisition.

Delivery Information F.O.B. Destination is requested as the F.O.B. point for all deliverables.

All offers will be considered F.O.B. Destination unless F.O.B. Origin is specified AND estimated shipping costs are included.

USDA requires delivery of all items by December 31, 2026. Early deliveries are accepted. This delivery date reflects an estimated 12–14 week manufacturing and delivery lead time for a refrigerated trailer from the anticipated order date.

Quoters unable to meet this delivery date shall state their earliest achievable delivery date after receipt of order in their quotation.

Inspection and acceptance will be performed at destination by an authorized Government representative. At the time of delivery, the Contractor shall furnish the Manufacturer's Statement/Certificate of Origin (MSO/MCO), operator and maintenance manuals for both the trailer and the refrigeration unit, and a copy of the manufacturer's standard commercial warranty.

Shipping Instructions Items shall be shipped to the following address:

USDA Forest Service — GMUG National Forests Grand Valley Ranger District 1010 Kimball Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501

Order Point of Contact: Ian Reiling, (970) 814-6744, ian.c.reiling@usda.gov

Qualification Requirements There are no qualification requirements under FAR Subpart 9.2 applicable to this acquisition. Quoters must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov at the time of quotation submission and at the time of award, and must not be debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment.

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 Westley.Bisson@usda.gov and are due no later than September 17, 2026, 4:00 PM Mountain Time. Please include the solicitation name “Refrigerated Tree Cooler Trailer” and solicitation number “1240LP26Q0183” as the subject line of the email. Questions received after this date and time may not be answered prior to the quotation due date.

Quote Submission Quotes are due no later than September 21, 2026 by 4:00 PM Mountain Time.

Quotes shall be submitted electronically to: Westley.Bisson@usda.gov

Include the solicitation number “1240LP26Q0183” in the subject line. Quotations submitted by any other means, or received after the date and time specified above, may not be considered. It is the quoter's responsibility to confirm receipt of its quotation.

Include with your quotation:

• A completed and signed Standard Form 1449 (blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30), or a company quotation sheet containing the same information, with unit and extended pricing for Item 0001.

• The manufacturer, make, and model of the quoted trailer.

• Manufacturer's descriptive literature or specification sheets in sufficient detail to demonstrate that the quoted item meets each salient characteristic in the Statement of Requirement.

• The estimated delivery date after receipt of order (ARO).

• The quoter's Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), CAGE code, and confirmation of active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Acknowledgment of any amendments issued to this solicitation.

Required Provisions 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 (Sep 2025) 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Nov 2025)

The Following Provisions Are Applicable and Are Hereby Incorporated ☑ 52.204-7 System for Award Management—Registration (Nov 2025) ☑ 52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products (Feb 2021) ☑ 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022)

Other Applicable FAR Provisions

☑ 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sep 2025) For purposes of FAR 52.233-2(a), protests filed directly with the agency shall be served on the Contracting Officer at the following address: USDA Forest Service, Contract Support Area Intermountain 4, Attn: Westley Bisson, Contracting Officer, 324 25th Street, Ogden, UT 84401-2310, or by email to Westley.Bisson@usda.gov.

AGAR Provisions 452.203-70 Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Certification (Dec 2025)

(a) By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies that: It is compliant with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws and the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution. Neither it nor any proposed subcontractor or teaming partner operates or funds any program, policy, or initiative that promotes DEI in a manner that violates any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws, including but not limited to Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution.

(b) If the offeror participates in, facilitates, or funds programs that implicate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, including but not limited to grants to or for schools, colleges, universities, 4-H programs, non-governmental organization (NGO) programs, sports programs, and education-related grants to prisons or other detention facilities, by submission of its offer, the offeror certifies that it is compliant with those laws, including the requirements set forth in Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, and Executive Order 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.

(c) The offeror affirms that the above requirements are conditions of payment that go to the essence of the contract and are therefore material terms of the contract. Payments under the contract are predicated on compliance with the above requirements, and therefore the offeror will not be eligible for funding under the contract or to retain any funding under the contract absent compliance with the above requirements.

(d) This certification reflects a change in the Government's position regarding the materiality of the foregoing requirements and therefore any prior payment of similar claims does not reflect the materiality of the foregoing requirements to this contract.

(e) Submission of a knowing false statement relating to offeror's compliance with the above requirements and/or eligibility for the contract may subject the offeror to liability under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, and/or criminal liability, including under 18 U.S.C. §§ 287 and 1001.

(f) Failure on the part of the offeror or its subcontractors to comply with the terms of this clause may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to terminate the contract for default.

(End of Provision)

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. A 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 or by the USDA 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 protester agrees 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.