1240LS21Q0088 Caribou-Targhee National Forest Prescribed Burn Fuel.pdf

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0001 Ethanol Free Unleaded Fuel for:Red Creek, Teton Canyon, Hill Creek, and Sheep Creek.

Prescribed Burns, estimated dates 8/15/2021 to 8/1/2022

Period of Performance: 08/15/2021 to 08/01/2022

0002 Off-Road Diesel Fuel for: Red Creek, Teton Continued ...

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0003 Ethanol Free Unleaded Fuel for: Bridge Creek

Prescribed Burn, estimated dates 8/15/2020 to

8/1/2021.

Period of Performance: 08/15/2021 to 08/01/2022

0004 Off-Road Diesel Fuel for: Bridge Creek Prescribed

Burn, estimated dates 8/15/2020 to 8/1/2021

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Solicitation Number:1240LS21Q0088 Caribou-Targhee National Forest Prescribed Burn Fuel

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in

FAR Subpart 12.6, FAR Subpart _13_ and 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 2021-04.

(iv) This procurement is set aside _100% for Small Business_. The NAICS code is _424710_ and the Small Business Size Standard is _500 employees_.

(v) Schedule of Items/Price Schedule

Item No.

Description Estimated

Quantity

Unit of Measure

Unit Price Extended Price

001 Ethanol Free Unleaded Fuel for Red Creek, Teton Canyon, Hill Creek, and Sheep Creek Prescribed Burns

1,000 Gallons

002 Off Road Diesel Fuel for Red Creek, Teton Canyon, Hill Creek, and Sheep Creek Prescribed Burns

1,000 Gallons

003 Ethanol Free Unleaded Fuel for Bridge Creek Prescribed Burn

200 Gallons

004 Off Road Diesel Fuel for Bridge Creek Prescribed Burn

200 Gallons

005 Fuel Truck and Operator 6 Days

Total Quote:

Indicate Ability to Deliver Fuel Within 24 Hours of Notification; Y or N:

(a) Quote on all items. Only quotes to the nearest cent will be accepted. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less or greater than the quantity offered, at the unit cost or prices quoted.

(b) Payments. Payment will be made on actual quantity used. The above referenced quantities are anticipated amounts

(c) Multiple Awards. The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards under the solicitation.

(d) Set Aside. This Request for Quotation is set-aside 100% for small business.

QUOTER’S COMPANY INFORMATION:

Name of Company (please print):

DUN’s Number:

Printed Name of Company Agent:

Signature of Company Agent:

Date:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

(vi) Attachment #1 Maps – Red Canyon Prescribed Burn

Teton Canyon Prescribed Burn

Hill Creek Prescribed Burn

Sheep Creek Prescribed Burn

Bridge Creek Prescribed Burn

(vii) Attachment #2 – Wage Determinations

Bridger -Teton National Forest

COUNTIES WAGE DETERMINATION DATE OF REVISION REVISION NO.

Bonneville 2015-5507 5/21/2021 12

Caribou and Teton 2015-5517 6/15/2021 13

(iix) EXHIBIT #1

Contractors are strongly encouraged to use this form and supplement it with additional narrative to fully address the evaluation criteria.

EXPERIENCE & EQUIPMENT QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Contractor Name, Address, & Telephone Number

EXPERIENCE

2. How many years does your business have in the line of work contemplated by this solicitation?

3. How many years’ experience in contracting has your business had as a: (a) Prime Contractor_____ (b) Sub-contractor _____ Is this time concurrent? [ ] YES [ ] NO

4a. List Below all Prescribed Burn Fuel projects you or your business has completed within the last three (3) years:

Contract Amount

Type of Project Date Completed

Name, Address & Telephone Number of Owner/Person to Contact for Information

4b. List below the Projects that are incomplete:

Contract No. Dollar Amount of Award

Name, Address & Phone No. of Agency Involved

Percent Completed

Dated Completed

5a. Have you ever Failed to Complete any work awarded to you? [ ] YES [ ] NO 5b. Has work ever been completed by performance bond? [ ] YES [ ] NO 5c. If “yes” to either item 6a or 6b specify location(s), reason(s) why and COR: (Attach separate sheet of paper)

EQUIPMENT

6. Number of employees available for this project:

a. Minimum No. of employees ______ & Maximum No. of employees______

b. Are Employees regularly on your payroll? [ ]YES [ ]NO

7. Specify Equipment available for this project (if required as part of the contract):

8. Estimated Rate of Progress (such as 2.0 acres/man/day): Minimum Progress Rate:__________ & Maximum Progress Rate:____________

9. List Experience of Employees intended to be used on this project:

Individual Name Present Position Years of Exp. Magnitude & Type of Work

10. Did the quoter examine the area(s) for which this quote has been submitted? [ ]YES [ ]NO Certification: I certify that all of the statements made by me are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. That any persons named as references area authorized to furnish the Forest Service with information needed to verify my capability to perform this project.

Signature Date

Experience and Equipment Questionnaire Continued The Following is Added:

Bio-based Products Quoter shall identify the bio-based products to be purchased and used under this contract or indicate not applicable. For each bio-based product, specify the name of the manufacturer, cost of each product, and the intended use of each of the materials that are to be used in carrying out the requirements of the contract. For each bio-based product, the Quoter shall specify the percentage of bio-based content, and for the USDA-designated bio-based content products, the Quoter shall demonstrate that the products to be used under this contract will contain the percentage specified in the USDA recommendations or the highest level of bio-based material practicable, consistent with USDA's recommended percentages of bio-based content. (Examples can be viewed at http://www.biopreferred.gov and include Fuels, Fuel Additives, and Conditioners.

The Quoter shall document prior experience in specifying, purchasing, using, and installing bio-based products. The Quoter shall provide a list of all relevant contracts over the past 3 years involving the specification, purchase, and/or use of bio-based products. The Quoter shall include a list of the bio-based products specified, purchased, used, and installed.

The above information shall be provided for all proposed subcontractors in the same format and level of detail as prescribed for the Quoter.

Attach additional sheets, as necessary.

(ix)Exhibit #2

Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. (FAR 52.209-11)(FEB 2016)

(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.

Name of Company: ______________ Name of Company Representative: ____________________

Signature of Representative: ________________ Date: _______________________

(x) Description of Requirement

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service (FS), Intermountain Zone, Caribou-Targhee National Forest has a need for prescribed burn fuel with tender. It is the purpose of this solicitation is to secure services to provide a fuel truck equipped with ethanol free unleaded gasoline fuel and off-road diesel fuel for Prescribed burns.

Location: All work will be performed on U.S. Forest Service administered lands of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Any work performed on other lands shall not be obligated by this contract. Location maps where all work activities are to be performed are provided within this solicitation.

Period of Performance: The period of performance for all units are to begin no sooner than August 15, 2021 and shall be completed no later than August 1, 2022.

Item 001: Ethanol Free Unleaded Gasoline Fuel for Red Creek, Teton, Canyon, Hill Creek, and Sheep Creek Prescribed burns.

SEE MAP. Anticipated Delivery 8/15/2021-8/1/2022.

Item 002: Off-Road Diesel Fuel for Red Creek, Teton, Canyon, Hill Creek, and Sheep Creek Prescribed burns. SEE MAP.

Anticipated Delivery 8/15/2021-8/1/2022.

Item 003: Ethanol Free Unleaded Gasoline Fuel for Bridge Creek Prescribed burn. SEE MAP. Anticipated Delivery 8/15/2021-8/1/2022.

Item 004: Off Road Diesel Fuel for Bridge Creek Prescribed burn. SEE MAP. Anticipated Delivery 8/15/2021-8/1/2022.

Item 005: Fuel Truck and Operator per day for 6 days. See MAP. Anticipated Delivery 8/15/2021-8/1/2022.

(a) The intent of this solicitation and any resultant contract is to obtain Fuel Tender(s) for use on a local basis. The Contractor is responsible for all equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, lodging, personnel, and supervision and management of those personnel, necessary to meet or exceed the contract specifications. The resources may be used on prescribed burns. The Burn Boss or responsible Government Representative is authorized to administer the technical aspects of this agreement. Contractor must be licensed to distribute fuel in the State which they have authority to do so. Region 4 states include Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, and California (H-T Only).

(b) Fuel Tenders may be used on mountainous roads with gravel or native surfaces, narrow, unimproved roads, off roads, in mountainous, rangeland and timbered areas, and may be operated where there is brush and trees growing on the shoulders. See definition of ordinary wear and tear. The contractor supplied Fuel Tender operator has the final say on where and how the vehicle can be used.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

Equipment shall meet all standards established by specification or incorporated by reference and shall be maintained in good repair by the Contractor.

CONTRACTOR PROVIDED EQUIPMENT.

Equipment Typing. Fuel Tender Types:

- Type 1: 3501+ gallons

- Type 2: 2501 - 3500 gallons

- Type 3: 500 - 2500gallons -

Equipment Requirements.

(a) Fuel Tender shall be fully registered as a commercial vehicle and be current with all DOT, EPA and state inspection requirements.

(b)Fuel Tenders shall provide a qualified operator for each shift ordered.

(1) Fuel Tender dispensing system shall have a separate dispensing system for each product offered. The Contractor shall provide diesel and unleaded fuel.

(2)Fuel Tender shall contain a certified meter to measure accurate deliveries.

(3)Spill containment kits that are applicable to mobile fuel dispensing vehicles must meet state and federal hazardous materials containment requirements.

Fuel Tender Tank. Fuel Tender tank shall have the following proof of testing:

(a) Have proof of a current yearly visual and leakage (VK) test

(b) Have proof of an Internal and Pressure (I&P) within the last 5 years

(c) All fuel tenders must comply with local certification processes.

(d) Valves:

1. All tank control valves shall be protected by an emergency shutoff valve.

2. Handles shall be painted red or a decal should direct the user to the emergency valve.

3. All valves shall shut completely with no leaking fuel

4. Tank control valves shall be equipped with fusible nuts ii.Wiring:

1. All electrical wiring within tank compartments shall be covered with no exposed wire

2. All lights and switches shall be in explosion proof housings

3. Openings into fixtures shall be protected with rubber grommets to seal out fuel fumes.

iii.Hoses and nozzles:

1. Nozzles shall be of proper size for dispensing fuel

2. Large nozzle for Diesel

3. Small for unleaded

4. Hoses shall be in good condition with no deep cracks or leaking surfaces

Fuel Tender Safety Items. Fuel Tender must have a bonded hose reel and/or a ground rod and cable for grounding the tender while fueling.

a. Safety Items i.2A-10BC Fire Extinguisher ii.Fuel spill response kit iii.Hazardous materials compliance pocketbook iv.Emergency Response guidebook (Most Current

Edition) All Fuel Tenders shall have:

1. An audible reverse warning device (backup alarm) of 87 decibel or greater measured at 5 feet behind and in the center of the equipment.

2. A fire extinguisher, multi-purpose 2A-10BC that is securely mounted to the vehicle and accessible by the operator. The fire extinguisher shall have a current annual inspection tag and the annual maintenance tag in regards to a 6 year annual inspection and every 12 years regarding a hydro test on all dry powder, metal fire extinguishers.

3. Chock Blocks appropriate size (2 Required)

4. Seat belts available for driver and any passengers.

5. Flashlight (Minimum of 2 "D" Battery) Operational Requirements.

(a)The Contractor shall provide a properly trained and licensed operator to manage the daily operations of the fuel tender. The Contractor shall be responsible to provide fuel for the incident in a safe and efficient manner.

(1)Per gallon price will be established at the time of hire based on the vendors cost plus a reasonable markup to include consideration if applicable. Vendor fuel costs supporting the price per gallon may be requested by the Government. Per gallon prices shall be displayed in a visible fashion.

(2)No separate payments will be made for nursing tender or spill containment kits or structures.

(3)Off-road diesel fuel may be dispensed by the fuel tender.

All transportation vehicles shall be in sound mechanical condition with sufficient horsepower and mainframe configurations to ensure successful performance on roads and highways, or in terrain described in these specifications. All vehicles under this Agreement shall be able to be legally driven on highways under their own power and be able to travel at a minimum of 50 miles an hour.

Bio-based Products. This procurement requires the use of bio-based products to the extent that such products are reasonably available, meet agency or relevant industry performance standards, and are reasonably priced. Where available, these products should first be acquired from among qualified products that fall under the umbrella of items designated through the Federal Bio-based Products Preferred Procurement Program (FB4P). Information is available at: http://www.biopreferred.gov/

TRANSPORTATION.

(a) All Units offered and used under this Agreement shall be licensed and legally operable on all roads. All Units with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 10,001 pounds and greater shall have: a) annual USDOT certified vehicle inspection; or b) Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Inspection. (49 CFR 396.23)

(b) Fuel Tenders shall not exceed the manufacturer's GVWR or Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) per axle when the vehicle is fully loaded and equipped. The vehicle GVWR plate should be on the driver's side doorpost, driver's door, or in the glove compartment. If missing or illegible, the Contractor shall provide a GVWR certificate from manufacturer stating front, rear and total GVWR at the pre-season and incident inspections. Only a written verifiable GVWR from the manufacturer or final stage manufacturer will be accepted. Vehicles without GVWR and GAWR ratings will be rejected at the pre-use inspection.

Tire Requirements. Tires shall have load ratings in accordance with the vehicle Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR). All tires on the vehicles, which including the spare tire, if required, shall have sound sidewalls, body and tire tread depth of a minimum of 2/32 inch for rear tires and 4/32 inch for steering axle tires.

Prohibited Marking. Federal regulations prohibit the use of official agency shields or markings on private vehicles or property.

Vehicle Identification. All equipment shall have the company’s name and unique identification number affixed to the vehicle. The company name and unique ID shall be on each side of the cab.

SPILL CONTAINMENT.

(a) If required by the state or local authority, contractors shall provide additional spill containment equipment which meets applicable state or local requirements.

(b) The Contractor shall take action to safely contain all spills/leaks.

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

(a) All Contractor personnel shall comply with, Safety Standards. Contractors shall comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act when employing persons under 18 years of age (Ref. 29 CFR 570).Minimum Age for Firefighting Resources. Persons under 18 years of age shall not perform hazardous or arduous duties during wildland fire management operations, including execution of prescribed burns.

(b) Contract resources must abide by the terms and position requirements of the respective agreement they are hired under.

http://www.biopreferred.gov/

TRAINING/EXPERIENCE.

(a) The Contractor shall provide all operating supplies and one operator per shift. Each person employed by the Contractor under this Agreement shall meet the following minimum requirements:

(1) Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with the appropriate endorsements and medical card valid for the state in which the operator resides.

(2) All operators shall be able to operate the equipment safely up to the manufacturer’s limitations.

ENGLISH SPEAKING REQUIREMENT.

Communications between Contractor crew personnel and Government incident personnel is mandatory for safe and effective performance. Contractor’s representative shall be able to proficiently communicate in English, in the language of the crew, and read and communicate, Safety Alerts, etc. All radio communication on Government-assigned frequencies shall be in English.

EQUIPMENT RELIABILITY

(a) The Contractor shall provide dependable equipment that meets all applicable state and federal laws relating to motor vehicles and equipment.

(b) The Government reserves the right to conduct inspections at any time.

The Full Text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

(xi) 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) Clauses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses begin with 52) Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses: https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR clauses begin with 452) Deviations to provisions may be viewed at:

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

PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERNECE:

(xii) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (JUN 2020) Addenda to provision 52.212-1:

Quotes shall be submitted by email to: arlen.fausett@usda.gov No later than 10:00 AM Mountain Time on 07/26/2021.

Submission of Quotes:

Quoters must have an active entity registration in the System for Award Management at time of award. See https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

At a Minimum, quoter shall submit the following documents back with their response to this request for quote.

1. SF-1449. (Pages 1-2)

2. Schedule of Items. (Pages 3-4)

3. Technical Response as Identified in Evaluation Factors for Award (See Pages 19-20)

4. Exhibit #1 Experience and Equipment Questionnaire (Pages 11-12)

5. Exhibit #2 FAR 52.209-11 (Page 13)

6. FAR 52.212-3 (b) Page (Page 20-21)

Address questions about this solicitation to Whit Fausett at arlen.fausett@usda.gov or (801) 908-1907.

Government Point of Contact Whit Fausett, Contract Specialist arlen.fausett@usda.gov

(801) 908-1907 1749 West 500 South Salt Lake City, UT 84104

Chad Machmer, Contracting Officer’s Representative chad.machmer@usda.gov

(208) 847-0375 322 North 4th Street Montpelier, ID 83254-1256 http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/agar https://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/FARClassDeviations.htm mailto:arlen.fausett@usda.gov https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ mailto:arlen.fausett@usda.gov mailto:arlen.fausett@usda.gov mailto:chad.machmer@usda.gov

(xiii) 52.216-27 Single or Multiple Award (OCT 1995)

(xiv) 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (MAY 2012)

(xv) 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification (MAY 2008)

(xvi) 52.225-25 Prohibition of Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representations and Certifications. (JUN 2020)

(xvii) 452.204-70 Inquiries (FEB 1988)

PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT:

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

(ixx) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (JUL 2016)

(xx) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (OCT 2020)

(xxi) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services- Representations (OCT 2020)

(xxii) 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items (OCT 2014)

(a) A contract will be awarded to the lowest-priced technically acceptable quoter. Quotes will be evaluated for acceptability but will not be ranked using the non-cost/price factors. In order to be eligible for award, quoters must receive a rating of “acceptable” in every non-price factor/subfactor. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:

Factor #1 – Technical Capability of Service Quoted Subfactor #1 - Ability of Service to Meet Required Specifications – In order to receive a rating of “acceptable” for this subfactor, quote must at a a minimum, demonstrate adequate technical capability of the service quoted to meet or exceed the service specifications.

Subfactor #2 - Ability to Meet Performance Schedule – In order to receive a rating of “acceptable” for this subfactor, quoter shall provide an indication that they are able to respond to the fuel call out within 24 hours of notification by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

Subfactor #3 – BioBased – In order to receive a rating of “acceptable” for this subfactor, quoter shall provide information on biobased products used in performance of this contract, or indicate not applicable.

Factor #2 – Past Performance Subfactor #1 - Recency and relevancy of present/past performance in relation to this effort – In order to receive a rating of “acceptable” for this subfactor, quoter must, at a minimum provide past experience on similar type contract(s). The past - experience should indicate successes of the contractor in completing/meeting performance schedules and customer satisfaction. The Government considers “recent” present/past performance to be within the past 3 years. The Government considers “relevant” present/past performance to be present/past performance effort involved in similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires. The response should reflect,

• Prior Experience of Employees and Previous projects of a similar scope and magnitude (See Exhibit #1)

The Government may also use past performance information obtained from other than the sources identified by the offeror. Information obtained from the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) database located at http//www.ppirs.gov is one of the sources that will be utilized. PPIRS functions as the central warehouse for performance assessment reports received from several Federal performance information collection systems and is sponsored by the DOD E-Business Office and administered by the Naval Sea Logistics Center Detachment Portsmouth.

NOTE: In accordance with FAR 15.305 (a)(2)(iv)), in the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, “unknown” will be considered “acceptable.”

Factor #3 - Price: Award will be made to the lowest priced quoter that is evaluated as “acceptable” for all non-price factors.

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

(xxiii) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (FEB 2021)

(DEVIATION JUL 2020)

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 Items, 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 Items, 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 ______________.

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

[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.

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 solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on SAM.]

(xxiv) 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.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 4) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

(xxv) 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:

(xxvi) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (AUG 2020)

(xxvii) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (OCT 2018)

Replace paragraph (r) of clause 52.212-4 with the following as specified in DEVIATION 2017-1

(AUG 2017):

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

Addenda to 52.212-4:

The Following Clauses are added to the terms and conditions on FAR 52.212-4 https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/agar

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item (MAR 1989) 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (SEPT 2013) 52.223-17Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts (AUG 2018) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment and Vegetation (APR 1984) 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service) (APR 1984)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

(iixxx) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items (JAN 2021) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

(a) (1)-(6)

(b) (14), (22), (27)-(30), (32), (35), (44), (48), (51), (58)

(c) (1), (2), (7), (8)

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

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits GS - 5 Step - 5 $19.15

(d) (1)-(3)

(e) (1), (2)

(ixxx) 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.

(xxx) 452.211-74 Period of Performance (FEB 1988)

The period of performance of this contract is from 8/15/2021 through 8/1/2022.