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1240LQ23Q0002

1. REQUEST NO.

5a. ISSUED BY

NAME

a. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON

OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

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8. TO:

b. COMPANY

e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

12/28/2022 1084077

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REBECCA SCHOWALTER

1617 COLE BLVD

BUILDING 17

USDA-FS CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 5

LAKEWOOD CO 80401

RIO GRANDE NATIONAL FOREST

1803 WEST HWY 160

MONTE VISTA

CO 81144

970 487-0206REBECCA SCHOWALTER

01/17/2023 1000 MS

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)X

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

Rio Grande NF | Del Norte RD | Water System Operator

Wage Determination: 2015-5433 Rev. 7/19/2022 Period of Performance: 02/01/2023 to 01/31/2028

0100 Drinking water system operation and maintenance 1 LS

All invoices are to be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform. This is a mandatory requirement initiated by the U.S.

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b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

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c. TITLE (Type or print)

a. NAME OF QUOTER

AREA CODE

NUMBER

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

Email this completed form to Rebecca Schowalter at rebecca.l.schowalter@usda.gov before the due date in Section 10.

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

Solicitation Number: 1240LQ23Q0002 RGNF Water System Operations & Maintenance

(i) This is a 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-08.

(iv) This procurement is a Total Small Business set aside. The NAICS code is 541690 and the Small Business Size Standard is $15 Million.

(v) Schedule of Items/Price Schedule

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Rio Grande National Forest

PROJECT TITLE: Water System O&M

WORKPLAN ACQUISITION PLAN/REQUISITION NO: 644582

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Period of Performance Base Year: 02/01/23 – 01/31/24

ITEM

NUMBER DESCRIPTION PAY

UNIT

EST

QTY

COST

PER

UNIT

TOTAL

100 Divide Office Water System O&M MO 12

Optional Item 200 Alder Cabin Water Sampling MO 8

Optional Item 300 South Fork Guard Station Water Sampling MO 8

Optional Item 400 East Bench Bunkhouse Water Sampling MO 8

Optional Item 500 Brewery Guard Station Water Sampling MO 8

Optional Item 600 Carnero Guard Station Water Sampling MO 8

Optional Item 700 Stone Cellar Guard Station Water Sampling MO 8

Solicitation Number: 1240LQ23Q0002 RGNF Water System Operations & Maintenance

Optional Item 800

Upper Crossing Guard Station Water Sampling MO 12

TOTAL =

Period of Performance Option Year 1: 02/01/24-01/31/25

ITEM

NUMBER DESCRIPTION PAY

UNIT

EST

QTY

1001 Divide Office Water System O&M MO 12

Optional Item 1002 Alder Cabin Water Sampling MO 8

Optional Item 1003 South Fork Guard Station Water Sampling MO 8

Optional Item 1004 East Bench Bunkhouse Water Sampling MO 8

Optional Item 1005 Brewery Guard Station Water Sampling MO 8

Optional Item 1006 Carnero Guard Station Water Sampling MO 8

Optional Item 1007 Stone Cellar Guard Station Water Sampling MO 8

Optional Item 1008

Upper Crossing Guard Station Water Sampling MO 12

TOTAL =

Period of Performance Option Year 2: 02/01/25-01/31/26

ITEM

NUMBER DESCRIPTION PAY

UNIT

EST

QTY

COST

PER

UNIT

TOTAL

2001 Divide Office Water System O&M MO 12 $0.00

Optional Item 2002 Alder Cabin Water Sampling MO 8 $0.00

Optional Item 2003 South Fork Guard Station Water Sampling MO 8 $0.00

Optional Item 2004 East Bench Bunkhouse Water Sampling MO 8 $0.00

Item 2005 Brewery Guard Station Water Sampling MO 8 $0.00

Optional Item 2006 Carnero Guard Station Water Sampling MO 8 $0.00

Optional Item 2007 Stone Cellar Guard Station Water Sampling MO 8 $0.00

Optional Item 2008

Upper Crossing Guard Station Water Sampling MO 12 $0.00

TOTAL= $0.00

Period of Performance Option Year 3: 02/01/26-01/31/27

ITEM

NUMBER DESCRIPTION PAY

UNIT

EST

QTY

COST

PER

UNIT

TOTAL

3001 Divide Office Water System O&M MO 12 $0.00

Optional Item 3002 Alder Cabin Water Sampling MO 8 $0.00

Optional Item 3003 South Fork Guard Station Water Sampling MO 8 $0.00

Optional Item 3004 East Bench Bunkhouse Water Sampling MO 8 $0.00

Optional Item 3005 Brewery Guard Station Water Sampling MO 8 $0.00

Optional Item 3006 Carnero Guard Station Water Sampling MO 8 $0.00

Optional Item 3007 Stone Cellar Guard Station Water Sampling MO 8 $0.00

Optional Item 3008

Upper Crossing Guard Station Water Sampling MO 12 $0.00

TOTAL= $0.00

Period of Performance Option Year 4: 02/01/27-01/31/28

ITEM

NUMBER DESCRIPTION PAY

UNIT

EST

QTY

COST

PER

UNIT

TOTAL

4001 Divide Office Water System O&M MO 12 $0.00

Optional Item 4002 Alder Cabin Water Sampling MO 8 $0.00

Item 4003 South Fork Guard Station Water Sampling MO 8 $0.00

Optional Item 4004 East Bench Bunkhouse Water Sampling MO 8 $0.00

Optional Item 4005 Brewery Guard Station Water Sampling MO 8 $0.00

Optional Item 4006 Carnero Guard Station Water Sampling MO 8 $0.00

Optional Item 4007 Stone Cellar Guard Station Water Sampling MO 8 $0.00

Optional Item 4008

Upper Crossing Guard Station Water Sampling MO 12 $0.00

TOTAL= $0.00

GRAND TOTAL = $0.00

EA - EACH

MO - MONTH

Award anticipated to be a firm fixed price contract.

(vi) Description of Requirement (including a list of any attachments)

Scope of Work

The primary purpose for this requirement, is operating and maintaining a small, chlorinated groundwater system as the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) per Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) requirements. Location is at the USDA Forest Service, Rio Grande National Forest, Del Norte District Office, at 13308 West Highway 160, Del Norte, Colorado 81132.

Optional items include monthly water sampling at seven smaller water systems not regulated by the State of Colorado.

Background

Base Item

The Del Norte District Office has a chlorinated groundwater water system serving two buildings

– an office and a shop. It was reclassified as a CDPHE “Public” water system in 2017, and a chlorination system installed satisfying CDPHE requirements. It is a transient non-community

(TNC) system. The well is located in the basement of a third building adjacent to the other two buildings.

This contract is for the State of Colorado required ORC. The water system facility classification pursuant to the Water and Wastewater Facility Operators Certification Requirements, Regulation 100, 5 CCR 1003-2 (Regulation 100) is “D” for treatment and “1” for distribution.

Option Items

The Rio Grande National Forest has seven other water systems that do not require a certified water operator but that we are requesting assistance with sampling by a competent individual.

They are at bunkhouses/administrative sites and rental cabins and are either non-chlorinated groundwater wells or groundwater handpumps. Six of the seven are normally seasonal systems that operate, generally, from April to November. The number of months they are open can depend on need and weather. The seventh is operated year-round.

Contractor Requirements

Technical Requirements / Tasks

Base Item

At a minimum, the operator is responsible for the following:

1. Perform all tasks as the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC), maintaining all certifications necessary for this system

2. Collecting required samples (monthly, annual, repeat and compliance) for total coliform, nitrate/nitrite testing, other requested by CDPHE

3. Submit required samples for analysis at a laboratory certified by the state for that analysis.

a. The Rio Grande National Forest utilizes Sangre de Cristo Laboratory in Alamosa, Colorado. The forest will pay for the sample analysis at this facility directly to the laboratory.

4. Maintaining water treatment system

a. Supply chlorine

b. Monitor chlorine residual

c. Maintain chlorine residual per State requirements

5. Meet, prepare, and submit state Backflow Prevention and Cross-connection Control (BPCCC) requirements

6. Provide any state required response and notifications

7. Perform equipment maintenance on water treatment system

8. Participate and provide any information to the State during sanitary surveys or other State visits.

9. Satisfy any operations and sampling requirements in the event of a total coliform positive

10. Provide paperwork for the state (response to sanitary surveys, monitoring plan updates, sampling plans, etc.)

This facility is owned by the Rio Grande National Forest who is responsible for the installed equipment repair/replacement and payment of laboratory invoices for this system. The contractor shall inform the contracting officer’s representative (COR) if there are any equipment needs/problems with the water system.

Option Items

The contractor shall collect and deliver monthly, annual, and repeat (as needed) samples to the laboratory following CDPHE requirements. Samples shall be delivered in the required temperature range and timeframe following collection. Appropriate paperwork is the responsibility of the contractor.

Government Furnished

These facilities are owned by the Rio Grande National Forest who is responsible for the installed equipment repair/replacement and payment of laboratory invoices for these systems. The contractor shall inform the contracting officer’s representative (COR) if there are any equipment needs/problems with the water system.

Deliverables / Schedule

The COR will be copied on any correspondence with the State or submittals to the CPDHE portal. The contractor shall have the laboratory email the sample results directly to the operator as well as the COR.

The contractor will be provided 14 days notice for when sampling will be needed for the seasonal systems. Forest Service personnel will conduct startup operations of a water system up to the point of sampling.

The sampler shall take all precautions to ensure the result is an accurate reflection of the water quality. If a system needs frequent repeat samples that are due to sampler error or negligence, the contractor is responsible for the cost associated with that sample.

Travel

All contractor travel for base and option items will be included in the quote for each site. Travel expenses will not be compensated separately.

Contractor’s Key Personnel

Base Item

The contractor personnel for the Del Norte Office operations and maintenance shall, throughout the length of the contract, have and maintain current CDPHE drinking water operator certification as required by CPDHE for this system. Copies of applicable certificates and references shall be provided prior to award of the contract.

Option Items

The contractor personnel for the other seven water system sampling shall be competent and trained by the certified water operator in water sampling techniques, if the certified operator is not doing the sampling. The person collecting these samples is not required to be CDPHE certified. The name of the person collecting the samples must be provided to the COR.

Security Requirements

A key to access the sites will be provided and must be returned to the COR at the close of the contract prior to final payment. A code or other means will also be provided to access the buildings. Routine sampling for all sites should be accomplished during the normal work week and business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The key and codes will not be shared with anyone not conducting required activities and not approved by the COR. Entrance into rental cabins and bunkhouses shall be minimized so as not to disturb residents.

Data Rights

All water sample results, and any other data collected are the property of the federal government and may only be provided to the USDA Forest Service and CDPHE.

(vii) Date(s) and Place(s) of Delivery and Acceptance/Location

Location is the USDA Forest Service, Rio Grande National Forest, Del Norte District Office, 13308 West Highway 160, Del Norte, Colorado 81132.

Optional items include monthly water sampling at seven smaller water systems not regulated by the State of Colorado.

Maps are provided for those sites.

(viii) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (Provision) Addenda to provision 52.212-1:

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

1) Quoters must have an active entity registration in the System for Award Management to submit a quote. 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 52.212-2. At a minimum technical proposal shall include:

i) Past Performance – provide a reference of a similar project completed by your firm within the past three years. Include a brief description of the project, dollar amount, year completed, and project owner contact information (name, phone, and email). In the event that there is no past performance information available, the offeror will receive a neutral rating in this factor.

ii) Technical Capability –

Provide a statement that describes how your company will successfully complete this requirement.

Provide at least two references.

Include a copy of CDPHE certification and standing.

b) Price Proposal – Include the following:

The completed Schedule of Items from this solicitation, including any amendments to this solicitation, if applicable.

Representations and Certifications – Fill in the check boxes for provisions 52.204-24, 52.209-7, 52.212-3, and Employment of Eligible Workers-Workforce Certification found in paragraph x of this solicitation and include a copy with your offer.

3) Submit quote, by email, to rebecca.l.schowalter@usda.gov, so that it is delivered into this inbox by the due date and time. Emails should contain 3 separate attachments:

1. Technical Proposal -to include past performance, capability statement, references, and CDPHE certification

2. Price Proposal -Completed schedule of items, including any amendments

3. Representations and Certifications

Submissions need to be in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF format. Be aware that large attachments may increase the time required to deliver an email. It is the offerors responsibility to confirm receipt of the offer from Rebecca Schowalter.

4) Address questions about this solicitation to Rebecca Schowalter at rebecca.l.schowalter@usda.gov.

(ix) 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 quoter whose, offer conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

(i) Price

(ii) Technical capability to meet the requirement, including past performance, references, and certification documentation.

Technical capability and past performance, are of equal importance when compared to price, in accordance with FAR 15.304.

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

VENDOR NAME: _____________________________________________

VENDOR UEI: _____________________________________________

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

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(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—

(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—

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 Quoter 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.

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (OCT 2022) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) (Provision)

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

(1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the Quoter 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.

I, on behalf of said Company, certify to the above responses.

SIGNATURE: DATE:

PRINTED NAME: TITLE:

(xi) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (DEVIATION 2017-1)

(xii) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders– Commercial Products and Commercial Services (OCT 2022) (DEVIATION 2017- 1, DEVIATION APR 2020, and DEVIATION JUL 2020)

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

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

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

115-91).

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

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

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

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

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

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

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

(2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C.

3509)).

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

(4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Jun 2020) (DEVIATION 2017-1)

(5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

(6) [Reserved].

(7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

(8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

(9) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Nov 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101note).

(10) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

(11) [Reserved].

(12) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C.657a).

(13) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

(14) [Reserved]

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

(ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.

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

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

(17) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

(18) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

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

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

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

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

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

(ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13

(20) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C.637s) [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

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

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

(21) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

(22) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

(23) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

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

(24) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

(25) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

(26) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

(27) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

(28) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

(29) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2022)

(DEVIATION JUL 2020) (E.O.13126).

(30) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

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

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

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

(ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35.

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

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

(34) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(35) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

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

(ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter78 and E.O. 13627).

(37) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022). (Executive Order 12989).

(Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

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

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

(39) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

(40) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

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

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

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

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

(43) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (May 2020) (42 U.S.C.

8259b).

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

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

(45) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513).

(46) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

(47) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

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

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

(49)(i) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

(ii) Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1

(50) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (Oct 2022) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Pub.

L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

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

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

(v) (iv) Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3.

(51) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Oct 2019) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

(52) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

(53) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(54) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

(55) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

(56) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021).

(57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.2307(f)).

(58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.2307(f)).

(59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C.3332).

(61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C.3332).

(62) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Nov

2021) (DEVIATION APR 2020) (31 U.S.C.3332).

(63) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(64) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

(65) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

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

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

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

Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

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

(2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C.5341 or 5 332.

This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination

Employee Class Monetary Wage/Fringe Benefits

25210

Water Treatment Plant Operator

WG-9

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

chapter 67).

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

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

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

(7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3509).

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

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

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

(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C.637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

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

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

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

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29

U.S.C.793).

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

(xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

(Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

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

(xiii) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

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

(xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to

Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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

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

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

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

13706).

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

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

(xx) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United

States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

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

(d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

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

(xiii) Additional Requirements/Terms and Conditions:

Clauses:

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)

52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (SEP 2013)

52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts (AUG 2018)

52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997)

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984)

52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (APR 1984)

52.245-1 Government Property (SEP 2021) Alt 1 (APR 2012)

52.245-9 Use and Charges (APR 2012)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses begin with 52) Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR clauses begin with 452) Deviations to clauses may be viewed at: Policies & Regulations | USDA

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (NOV 2020)

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

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

452.204-70 Modification for Contract Closeout (DEVIATION JUL 2022)

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

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

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

452.211-74 Period of Performance (FEB 1988) The period of performance of this contract is from February1, 2023, through January 31, 2028.

452.228-71 Insurance Coverage (NOV 1996)

Pursuant to FAR clause 52.228-5, Insurance-Work on a Government Installation, the Contractor will be required to present evidence to show, as a minimum, the amounts of insurance coverage indicated below:

(a) Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability. The Contractor is required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 shall be required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit worker's compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General Liability. (1) The Contractor shall have bodily injury liability coverage written on a comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence. (2) The Contractor shall have property damage liability insurance shall be required in the amount of $5,000.

Provisions:

52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

52.217-3 Evaluation Exclusive of Options. (Apr 1984) The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by including only the price for the basic requirement i.e., options will not be included in the evaluation for award purposes.

52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (MAY 2012)

52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification (MAY 2008)

52.237-1 Site Visit (APR 1984) Quoters 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.

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.