RFQ 1240LT25Q0003 - Updated.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

3. DATE ISSUED

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9.

INFORMATION

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder."

EMAIL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFQ)

1141439

U.S Forest Service (USDA) CSA Intermountain 8 324 25th Street Ogden, UT 84401-2310

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U.S Forest Service (USDA) ATTN: Elizabeth Ratcliff elizabeth.ratcliff@usda.gov

a. NAME

Elizabeth Ratcliff

b. E-MAIL:

111/15/2024

1. SOLICITATION NO.

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11. The Contractor shall begin performance within

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

60 60 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

FAR 52.211-10

a. Sealed offers in original and

01/02/2025

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ 12:00 PM PST (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 8/2014)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d) elizabeth.ratcliff@usda.gov

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

Project Title: Carolyn Creek Trail Bridge (GAOA) The contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, transportation, supervision, expertise, and other incidentals necessary, except as otherwise provided, to successfully complete this project.

Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) Magnitude: (c) Between $100,000 and $250,000.

Location: This project is located on a hiking trail with no vehicle access. From Elko, NV drive southeast on NV-227 for 20 miles toward Lamoille, NV. Turn right

(South) on NF-660, Lamoille Canyon Road, and drive 11.7 miles to the roads end parking lot. Hike on foot up the island lake trail 1.4 miles to the project site.

The bridge is located at: 40.616571, -115.376915

Period of Performance: 07/14/2025 to 09/12/2025. Notice to Proceed will be issued on 05/15/2025. All construction work to be completed NLT 09/12/2025.

Site Visit: N/A Contractor Questions Due No Later Than: 12/04/2024 12:00 PM PST. Use document titled

"Contractor Questions and Answers Template" to write down your questions and send it to elizabeth.ratcliff@usda.gov before 12/04/2024 12:00 PM PST.

Request for Proposal Solicitation Close Date: 01/02/2025 12:00 PM PST.

FILL OUT ALL HIGHLIGHTED TEXT IN THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR QUOTE PROPOSAL. DO NOT SPLIT THIS DOCUMENT IN ANY MANNER, AND ENSURE TO RETURN THE ENTIRE DOCUMENT AS A PART OF YOUR QUOTE.

NO "SNAIL MAIL" SUCH AS USPS, UPS, ETC PROPOSALS WILL BE ACCEPTED, QUOTE PROPOSALS NEED TO BE EMAILED TO ELIZABETH.RATCLIFF@USDA.GOV BEFORE THE CLOSE DATE OF 01/02/2025 BEFORE 12:00 PM PST.

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15. E-MAIL ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

16. POINT OF CONTACT (POC) NAME, ADDRESS, EMAIL & TELEPHONE No.:

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

TOTAL PRICE

AMOUNT

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENT: (The offerer acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation (if any) -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.

No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

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31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

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Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) All Invoices Must Be Submitted Electronically Through The Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) Website: www.ipp.gov

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

SAM UEID NO.: __________________________

SAM REGISTRATION EXPIRATION DATE: _________________

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ITEM NO.

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SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

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(E)

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0002 1 LS

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Period of Performance: 07/14/2025 to 09/12/2025

Mobilization (151-01)

Soil Erosion and Pollution Control (157-01)

Removal and Disposal of Bridge (203-01)

Fabrication and Delivery of Glulam Deck Trail

Bridge and Steel Railing to Staging Area (557-01)

Install Prefabricated Glulam Bridge (557-02) 1 LS

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Solicitation: 1240LT25Q0003

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SECTION C- STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION D - PACKING AND MARKING

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS …………………………………………………..………...……...24

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS & OTHER STATEMENTS TO

OFFERORS……………………………………………………………………………….………………………25

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS & NOTICES TO OFFERORS……………………...……32

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

# Description Quantity Unit of Issue

Unit Price Total Item Amount

0001 (151-01) Mobilization and bond costs

1 Lump Sum

0002 (157-01) Soil Erosion and Pollution Control

1 Lump Sum

0003 (203-01) Removal and Disposal of Bridge

1 Lump Sum

0004 (557-01) Fabrication and Delivery of Glulam Deck Trail Bridge and Steel Railing to Staging Area

1 Lump Sum

0005 (557-02) Install Prefabricated Glulam Bridge

1 Lump Sum

Total Amount:

B.2 SCHEDULE NOTES

A. One award will be made from this solicitation, contractors must submit pricing for all items.

B. All bond costs shall be included in mobilization costs.

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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK FOR THE

CAROLYN CREEK TRAIL BRIDGE PROJECT

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK

A. This project consists of design (taking the government drawings to a fabricator and having them do shop drawings), purchasing, delivering and installing a 27-foot span glulam timber trail bridge with metal railing. The site is roughly one mile up a hiking trail with a 10% grade (approx.) with two switchbacks and may require the use of a helicopter for transport. In this case, the contractor would be responsible for coordinating the weight of the various bridge components with the available helicopter. The site is not accessible by a vehicle and the topography around the existing bridge is very steep. Existing rock/ stacked abutments will remain in place and be used as abutments for the new bridge.

A staging area (approx. 3,200 SF) will be made available for bridge materials at the Roads End trailhead at the end of Lamoille Canyon Road, which is where the trail to the site begins.

B. The existing bridge will be removed and disposed of. All nonnative components must be removed from the forest.

C. Quantities associated with this work are identified in the Schedule of Items.

D. All work shall be in compliance with the contract documents. Work includes, but is not limited to purchase, transportation, and installation of a new glulam trail bridge placed on preexisting abutments as per the attached plans, and the removal of the existing bridge structure and components.

E. The Contracting Officers Representative (COR) will designate a staging/laydown/assembly area at the construction site. Limited camping for project personnel at nearby campgrounds will be allowed based on availability with permission of the COR. Staging materials for the project will be allowed in designated areas if approved in writing by the COR at the time of the project implementation. Any detours or disruptions to public access will require prior notification and approval from the COR and CO. The contractor must obtain this approval a minimum of 14 days prior to any disruptive action.

Depending on the snow year, the site is commonly accessible between July 4 and October 30 on most years.

F. Bridge installation shall conform to FP-14 Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects.

1.2 RESOURCE PROTECTION MEASURES (RPM)

The contractor shall adhere to the following Resource Protection Measures (RPM) for each resource area:

A. General

1. The contractor will be briefed on minimum impact/leave no trace ethics prior to starting work and will follow minimum impact/leave no trace ethics while working at the site.

2. Pack stock used to support project work will be tied and/or held in such a way as to minimize soil disturbance and avoid loss of native/desirable vegetation.

3. Bridge design and materials will be compatible with the scenic setting.

4. Old bridge materials: Nails, bolts, metal, timber decking, timber railing, concrete and any other non-native bridge materials will be removed from the forest or disposed of as per COR direction.

5. Staging of materials, tools and supplies will be coordinated with the COR to ensure safety for all and to avoid conflicts with the general public and other users of the trailhead and trail.

6. Borrow sources for gravel and fine material will be weed-free, located off trail, and rehabilitated to a natural appearance following use. Borrow shall be obtained only from areas designated by the COR.

B. Fisheries/Hydrology

1. Clearing of riparian vegetation will be minimized to that necessary for bridge construction and generally limited to the immediate bridge sites to conserve existing vegetation for shade and stream bank stability.

2. Native materials collected on site (e.g., logs, slash, rock, gravel, fine material, etc.)

for construction and rehabilitation activities will be collected from areas outside of the ordinary high-water mark (i.e., the bank full channel).

3. Best Management Practices (BMPs) for using treated wood in aquatic environments will be followed.

4. All tools and boots/waders will be cleaned of mud, dirt, or plant materials before entering the National Forest and when leaving the work site to prevent the introduction or spread of aquatic nuisance species.

C. Wildlife

1. To eliminate the chance of habituating wildlife, food and garbage will be stored in a hard sided vehicle or other approved bear resistant container throughout the duration of the project. Food and other bear attractants will be stored in compliance with current best practices.

D. Cultural Resources

1. If previously unrecorded heritage resources are encountered during project implementation, activities will be halted, and the CO will be notified. The CO will consult with the archeologist. If necessary, additional RPMs will be devised in consultation with the State Historic Preservation Office.

E. Noxious Weeds

1. In order to prevent the introduction or potential spread of nonnative, or noxious weeds the contractor will be required to clean all equipment, tools, and supplies prior to entering the National Forest.

2. Implement required weed protection measures outlined in Forest Service Manual 2080 (Noxious Weed Management) including:

a. The Forest requires all hay and straw to be certified Weed Free, and the contractor will be required to furnish proof of certification. Stock should be fed weed free feed 1-2 days prior to entering the National Forest. Brush stock to remove any weed seed prior to entering the Forest.

1.3 PROJECT LOCATION

A. This project is located on a hiking trail with no vehicle access. From Elko, NV drive southeast on NV-227 for 20 miles toward Lamoille, NV. Turn right (South) on NF-660, Lamoille Canyon Road, and drive 11.7 miles to the road’s end parking lot. Hike on foot up the island lake trail 1.4 miles to the project site. The bridge is located at 40.6167° N, - 115.377° W.

1.4 SITE INFORMATION AND LIMITATIONS

A. The trail and or bridge may be closed when needed and approved by the Forest Service, such as during construction. The Contractor must notify the Forest Service 14 days in advance of any trail or bridge closure. The Forest Service will issue a closure order to the public. The Contractor will be responsible for signing and limiting public access with fencing.

B. All construction equipment shall be pressure washed before entering National Forest System lands. The removal of mud and debris from treads, tracks and undercarriage, with emphasis on axles, frame, crossmembers, motor mounts, and underneath steps, running boards, and front bumper/brush guard assemblies will be required. The purpose is to reduce or eliminate the transportation of noxious weeds, which is required by Federal and State regulations.

C. Utilities are not available at the site for construction purposes.

1.5 TRAFFIC CONTROL AND CONSTRUCTION SIGNING

A. No work that endangers, interferes, or conflicts with traffic or access to work sites shall be performed until a plan for satisfactory warning and handling of traffic has been submitted by the contractor and approved by the COR. Construction signing for traffic control shall conform to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). All traffic control signs will be placed in areas adequate for a truck pulling a fifth wheel trailer to be turned around. Contractor shall not be paid directly for this item, rather it will be considered incidental to other items of work listed in the Schedule of Items.

1.6 WORK CAMPS, STAGING AND STORAGE AREAS

A. Areas for staging operations and storage of materials shall be approved by the COR.

B. Another contract may be occurring simultaneously at the Road’s End parking lot in Lamoille Canyon. Contractor is expected to coordinate staging.

1.7 INSPECTION OF WORKSITE

A. The contractor acknowledges they have taken the necessary steps to ascertain the nature and location of work and have investigated and satisfied themselves as to the general and local conditions that can affect the work or its cost. Any failure of the contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expenses to the government.

1.8 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

A. 07/14/2025 to 09/12/2025

1.9 CONTRACT TIME

A. 60 Calendar Days for ground disturbing activities from Notice to Proceed (NTP). All work to be complete no later than September 12, 2025 (60 days).

1.10 SPECIFICATIONS

A. FP-14 Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal

Highway Projects and Forest Service Supplement as detailed on drawings.

1. Copies are available electronically on the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highways Administration website at https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/fp-14/fp14.pdf

B. Submittals are required to be approved by CO, as table below:

Submittal

Section Title Required Submittal

Schedule Notes

C-01 General Specifications

Construction Schedule

45 days before construction

Simple traffic plan for trail users and staging area

C-02 General Specifications

Safety Plan 30 days before construction

Safety Plan

C-03 General Specifications

Traffic Control Plan

30 days before construction

Traffic control plan (trail users, forest road impact) https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/fp-14/fp14.pdf

C-04 General Specifications

Erection/Removal Plan

30 days before construction

See drawings.

Full equipment list required.

0001 Treated Timber Footbridge

Shop Drawings As available See drawings

0002 Treated Timber Footbridge

Certificate of Inspection

Upon delivery Certificate of Inspection showing

AWPA/WWPI

compliance

1.12 PROJECT MAP PHOTOS

AGAR 452.211-72 Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988) The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced in Section J.

AGAR 452.211-73 Attachments to Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988) The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 PACKING AND MARKING

All shipments of materials, equipment and/or supplies shall be addressed to the Contractor and not to the Government.

D.2 PROJECT LABELING FOR OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE

The Government singularly identifies each project with a contract number at time of award. The contract number is a unique identifier to purposely and permanently represent an awarded project. The Government issued contract number is to be referenced on all official communication starting upon notice of award.

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 CLAUSES

FAR 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 CLAUSES

FAR 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984) The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 60 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use no later than 60 days after Notice to Proceed (NTP). The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

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SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CLAUSES

452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996) A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled and held within 15-30 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held virtually on Microsoft Teams only.

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 CLAUSES

AGAR 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 $500,000 per occurrence.

(c) Automobile Liability. The Contractor shall have automobile liability insurance written on a comprehensive form of policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage or loss.

(d) Aircraft Public and Passenger Liability. When aircraft are used in connection with performing the contract, the Contractor shall have aircraft public and passenger liability insurance. Coverage shall be at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, other than passenger injury. Coverage for passenger injury shall be at least $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater.

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AGAR 452.237-74 Key Personnel (FEB 1988)

(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel:

Project Foreman.

(b) During the first thirty (30) days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 5 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by paragraph (c) below. After the initial 30-day period, the Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraph (c) to the Contracting Officer at least 5 days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

(c) The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor within 5 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions. The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel.

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 CLAUSES

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) FAR and AGAR Deviations to clauses may be viewed at: Policies & Regulations | USDA

FAR 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (JUN 2020) FAR 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (Whistleblower

Guidance to contractor employees) FAR 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements (JAN 2017) FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards

(JUN 2020)

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC

2014) FAR 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services

Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) FAR 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) FAR 52.204-30 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition (Dec

2023) FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with

Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (NOV 2021) FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV

2015) FAR 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial

Products and Commercial Services) (Aug 2024) FAR 52.215-8 Order of Precedence—Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997) FAR 52.217-10 Reverse Auction (AUG 2024) FAR 52.217-11 Reverse Auction - Orders (AUG 2024) FAR 52.217-12 Reverse Auction Services (AUG 2024) FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (FEB 2024) https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/agar https://www.usda.gov/da/ocp/ppd/policies-regulations https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.govdelivery.com%2Fattachments%2FUSDAPSD%2F2023%2F04%2F04%2Ffile_attachments%2F2456937%2FWhistleblower%2520Guidance.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.govdelivery.com%2Fattachments%2FUSDAPSD%2F2023%2F04%2F04%2Ffile_attachments%2F2456937%2FWhistleblower%2520Guidance.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK

FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) FAR 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards - Overtime Compensation

(MAY 2018)

FAR 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirement (AUG 2018) FAR 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (MAY 2014) FAR 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (JUL 2021) FAR 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JUL 2005) FAR 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988) FAR 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (MAY 2014) FAR 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (MAY 2014) FAR 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related

Regulations (MAY 2014) FAR 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988) FAR 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (MAY 2014) FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2016) FAR 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (APR

2015) FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) FAR 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) FAR 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) FAR 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers under Executive Order 14026

(JAN 2022)

FAR 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) FAR 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service & Construction Contracts

(MAY 2024)

FAR 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (FEB 2021) FAR 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2024) FAR 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential

Hydrofluorocarbons (MAY 2024) FAR 52.223-23 Sustainable Products & Services (MAY 2024) FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) FAR 52.226-1 Utilization of Indian Organizations and Indian-Owned Economic

Enterprises (June 2000) FAR 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

(MAY 2024)

FAR 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity - Construction Contracts (DEC 2007) FAR 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997) FAR 52.228-11 Individual Surety - Pledge of Assets (FEB 2021)

(DEVIATION MAY 2023)

FAR 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (DEC 2022) FAR 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (NOV 2014) FAR 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds -- Construction (JUN 2020)

(DEVIATION MAY 2023)

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FAR 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) FAR 52.232-17 Interest (MAY 2014) FAR 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014) FAR 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (JAN 2017) FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management

(OCT 2018)

FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR

2023) FAR 52.233-1 Disputes (MAY 2014) Alt 1 (DEC 1991) FAR 52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 1996) FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) FAR 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991) FAR 52.236-8 Other Contracts (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and

Improvements (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (NOV 1991)

Alternate I (NOV 1991) FAR 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-17 Layout of Work (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FEB 1997) FAR 52.240-1 Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (NOV 2024) FAR 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions (APR 1984) FAR 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (FEB

2024) FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994) FAR 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short

Form) (APR 1984) FAR 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984) FAR 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991) AGAR 452.232-70 Reimbursement for Bond Premiums – Fixed-Price Construction Contracts

(NOV 1996)

AGAR 452.236-71 Prohibition Against the Use of Lead-Based Paint (NOV 1996) AGAR 452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996) AGAR 452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution (NOV 1996) AGAR 452.236-76 Samples and Certificates (FEB 1988) AGAR 452.236-77 Emergency Response (NOV 1996)

52.204-27 Prohibition on a Byte Dance Covered Application (JUN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Covered application means the social networking service TikTok or any successor application or service developed or provided by Byte Dance Limited, or an entity owned by Byte Dance Limited.

Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101(6)—

(1) Means any equipment or interconnected system or subsystem of equipment, used in the automatic acquisition, storage, analysis, evaluation, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, or reception of data or information by the executive agency, if the equipment is used by the executive agency directly or is used by a contractor under a contract with the executive agency that requires the use—

(i) Of that equipment; or

(ii) Of that equipment to a significant extent in the performance of a service or the furnishing of a product;

(2) Includes computers, ancillary equipment (including imaging peripherals, input, output, and storage devices necessary for security and surveillance), peripheral equipment designed to be controlled by the central processing unit of a computer, software, firmware and similar procedures, services (including support services), and related resources; but

(3) Does not include any equipment acquired by a federal contractor incidental to a Federal contract.

(b) Prohibition. Section 102 of Division R of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Pub.

L. 117-328), the No TikTok on Government Devices Act, and its implementing guidance under Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-23-13, dated February 27, 2023, “No TikTok on Government Devices” Implementation Guidance, collectively prohibit the presence or use of a covered application on executive agency information technology, including certain equipment used by Federal contractors. The Contractor is prohibited from having or using a covered application on any information technology owned or managed by the Government, or on any information technology used or provided by the Contractor under this contract, including equipment provided by the Contractor’s employees; however, this prohibition does not apply if the Contracting Officer provides written notification to the Contractor that an exception has been granted in accordance with OMB Memorandum M-23-13.

(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

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52.225-9 Buy American Act - Construction Materials (OCT 2022)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item—

(1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is–

(i) A commercial product (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition of “commercial product” at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101);

(ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and

(iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-2#FAR_2_101

(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 40102(4), such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

"Construction material" means an article, material, or supply brought to the construction site by the Contractor or a subcontractor for incorporation into the building or work. The term also includes an item brought to the site preassembled from articles, materials, or supplies. However, emergency life safety systems, such as emergency lighting, fire alarm, and audio evacuation systems, that are discrete systems incorporated into a public building or work and that are produced as complete systems, are evaluated as a single and distinct construction material regardless of when or how the individual parts or components of those systems are delivered to the construction site. Materials purchased directly by the Government are supplies, not construction material.

Cost of components means—

(1) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into the construction material (whether or not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued); or

(2) For components manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture of the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (1) of this definition, plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit. Cost of components does not include any costs associated with the manufacture of the construction material.

Critical component means a component that is mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States and deemed critical to the U.S. supply chain. The list of critical components is at FAR 25.105.

Critical item means a domestic construction material or domestic end product that is deemed critical to U.S. supply chain resiliency. The list of critical items is at FAR 25.105.

Domestic construction material means—

(1) For construction material that does not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both-

(i) An unmanufactured construction material mined or produced in the United States; or

(ii) A construction material manufactured in the United States, if–

(A)The cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds 60 percent of the cost of all its components, except that the percentage will be 65 percent for items delivered in calendar years 2024 through 2028 and 75 percent for items delivered starting in calendar year 2029. Components of foreign origin of the same class or kind for which nonavailability determinations have been made are treated as domestic. Components of unknown origin are treated as foreign; or

(B) The construction material is a COTS item; or

(2) For construction material that consists wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, a construction material manufactured in the United States if the cost of foreign iron and steel constitutes less than 5 percent of the cost of all component used in such construction material. The cost of foreign iron and steel includes but is not limited to the cost of foreign iron or steel mill products (such as bar, billet, slab, wire, plate, or sheet), castings, or forgings utilized in the manufacture of the construction material and a good faith estimate of the cost of all foreign iron or steel components excluding COTS fasteners. Iron or steel components of unknown origin are treated as foreign. If the construction material contains multiple https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-25#FAR_25_105 components, the cost of all the materials used in such construction material is calculated in accordance with the definition of "cost of components".

Fastener means a hardware device that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together. Examples of fasteners are nuts, bolts, pins, rivets, nails, clips, and screws.

Foreign construction material means a construction material other than a domestic construction material.

Foreign iron and steel means iron or steel products not produced in the United States. Produced in the United States means that all manufacturing processes of the iron or steel must take place in the United States, from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings, except metallurgical processes involving refinement of steel additives. The origin of the elements of the iron or steel is not relevant to the determination of whether it is domestic or foreign.

Predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both means that the cost of the iron and steel content exceeds 50 percent of the total cost of all its components. The cost of iron and steel is the cost of the iron or steel mill products (such as bar, billet, slab, wire, plate, or sheet), castings, or forgings utilized in the manufacture of the product and a good faith estimate of the cost of iron or steel components excluding COTS fasteners.

Steel means an alloy that includes at least 50 percent iron, between 0.02 and 2 percent carbon, and may include other elements.

"United States" means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.

(b) Domestic preference.

(1) This clause implements 41 U.S.C Chapter 83, Buy American, by providing a preference for domestic construction material. In accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1907, the domestic content test of the Buy American statute is waived for construction material that is a COTS item, except that for construction material that consists wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the domestic content test is applied only to the iron and steel content of the construction materials, excluding COTS fasteners. (See FAR 12.505(a)(2)). The Contractor shall use only domestic construction material in performing this contract, except as provided in paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(3) of this clause.

(2) This requirement does not apply to information technology that is a commercial product or to the construction materials or components listed by the Government as follows: None

(3) The Contracting Officer may add other foreign construction material to the list in paragraph (b)(2) of this clause if the Government determines that-

(i) The cost of domestic construction material would be unreasonable.

(A) For domestic construction material that is not a critical item or does not contain critical components.

(1) The cost of a particular domestic construction material subject to the requirements of the Buy American statute is unreasonable when the cost of such material exceeds the cost of foreign material by more than 20 percent;

(2) For construction material that is not a COTS item and does not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, if the cost of a particular domestic construction material is determined to be unreasonable or there is no domestic offer received, and the low offer is for foreign construction material that is manufactured in the United States and does not exceed 55 percent domestic content, the Contracting Officer will treat the lowest offer of foreign construction material that exceeds 55 percent domestic content as a domestic offer and http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-12#FAR_12_505 determine whether the cost of that offer is unreasonable by applying the evaluation factor listed in paragraph (b)(3)(i)(A)(1) of this clause.

(3) The procedures in paragraph (b)(3)(i)(A)(2) of this clause will no longer apply as of January 1, 2030.

(B) For domestic construction material that is a critical item or contains critical components.

(1) The cost of a particular domestic construction material that is a critical item or contains critical components, subject to the requirements of the Buy American statute, is unreasonable when the cost of such material exceeds the cost of foreign material by more than 20 percent plus the additional preference factor identified for the critical item or construction material containing critical components listed at FAR 25.105.

(2) For construction material that does not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, if the cost of a particular domestic construction material is determined to be unreasonable or there is no domestic offer received, and the low offer is for foreign construction material that does not exceed 55 percent domestic content, the Contracting Officer will treat the lowest foreign offer of construction material that is manufactured in the United States and exceeds 55 percent domestic content as a domestic offer, and determine whether the cost of that offer is unreasonable by applying the evaluation factor listed in paragraph (b)(3)(i)(B)(1) of this clause.

(3) The procedures in paragraph (b)(3)(i)(B)(2) of this clause will no longer apply as of January 1, 2030.

(ii) The application of the restriction of the Buy American statute to a particular construction material would be impracticable or inconsistent with the public interest; or

(iii) The construction material is not mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities of a satisfactory quality.

(c) Request for determination of inapplicability of the Buy American statute.

(1) (i)Any Contractor request to use foreign construction material in accordance with paragraph (b)(3) of this clause shall include adequate information for Government evaluation of the request, including-

(A) A description of the foreign and domestic construction materials;

(B) Unit of measure;

(C) Quantity;

(D) Price;

(E) Time of delivery or availability;

(F) Location of the construction project;

(G) Name and address of the proposed supplier; and

(H) A detailed justification of the reason for use of foreign construction materials cited in accordance with paragraph (b)(3) of this clause.

(ii) A request based on unreasonable cost shall include a reasonable survey of the market and a completed price comparison table in the format in paragraph (d) of this clause.

(iii) The price of construction material shall include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free certificate may be issued).

(iv) Any Contractor request for a determination submitted after contract award shall explain why the Contractor could not reasonably foresee the need for such determination and could not have requested the determination before contract award. If the Contractor does not submit a satisfactory explanation, the Contracting Officer need not make a determination.

(2) If the Government determines after contract award that an exception to the Buy American statute applies and the Contracting Officer and the Contractor negotiate adequate consideration, the Contracting Officer will modify the contract to allow use of the foreign construction material. However, when the basis for the exception is the unreasonable price of a domestic construction material, adequate consideration is not less than the differential established in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of this clause.

(3) Unless the Government determines that an exception to the Buy American statute applies, use of foreign construction material is noncompliant with the Buy American statute.

(d) Data. To permit evaluation of requests under paragraph (c) of this clause based on unreasonable cost, the Contractor shall include the following information and any applicable supporting data based on the survey of suppliers:

Foreign and Domestic Construction Materials Price Comparison Construction Material Description Unit of Measure Quantity Price (Dollars)* Item1:

Foreign construction material Domestic construction material Item 2:

Foreign construction material Domestic construction material

*Include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued). List name, address, telephone number, and contact for suppliers surveyed. Attach copy of response; if oral, attach summary. Include other applicable supporting information.

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FAR 52.228-13 Alternative Payment Protections (JUL 2000)

(a) The Contractor shall submit one of the following payment protections:

Payment bond.

(b) The amount of the payment protection shall be 100 percent of the contract price.

(c) The submission of the payment protection is required within 15 days of contract award.

(d) The payment protection shall provide protection for the full contract performance period plus a one-year period.

(e) Except for escrow agreements and payment bonds, which provide their own protection procedures, the Contracting Officer is authorized to access funds under the payment protection when it has been alleged in writing by a supplier of labor or material that a nonpayment has occurred, and to withhold such funds pending resolution by administrative or judicial proceedings or mutual agreement of the parties.

(f) When a tripartite escrow agreement is used, the Contractor shall utilize only suppliers of labor and material that signed the escrow agreement.

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52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of…