12441923Q0023 NNIS Garlic Mustard Combined Synopsis Solicitation.pdf

Solicitation Number: 12441923Q0023

Garlic Mustard NNIS Ada Lake and Roberts Lake

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

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

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-01.

(iv) This procurement is set aside for Small Business. The NAICS code is 115310 and the Small Business Size Standard is $11.5 Million.

(v) Description of Requirements

ADA Lake: Includes treatment of one garlic mustard infestation totaling 53.6 infested acres (67.0 gross acres) near Ada Lake in Wolf River township, Langlade Co., WI, approximately six miles southwest of Wabeno, WI. The garlic mustard infestation is located in T 33N R 14E Sections 3, 4, and 9. The garlic mustard infestation is primarily along Forest Service roads, routes, and trails, with approximately 25% occurring in the interior of adjacent mixed northern hardwood stands. All infestations are within a 0.25 mile of Forest Service roads, routes, and trails. The garlic mustard infestation occurs in the Ada Lake Campground, along 1.3 miles of FS Road 2042 (Autumn Rd.), 0.2 miles of FS Road 2357 (Ada Lake Rd.), 0.2 miles of FS Route 93745, 0.1 miles of FS Route 93617, and 0.4 miles of Snowmobile Trail and within approximately 17 acres of mixed northern hardwood stands.

Robert’s Lake: Includes treatment of one garlic mustard infestation totaling 64.6 infested acres (92.2 gross acres) near Roberts Lake in Freedom township, Forest Co., WI, approximately six miles west/northwest of Wabeno, WI. The garlic mustard infestation is located in T 34N R 14E Sections 5, 7, and 8. The garlic mustard infestation is primarily within the interior of mixed northern hardwood stands, with almost 10% occurring along Forest Service roads, routes, and trails. All infestations are within a 0.25 mile of Forest Service roads, routes, and trails. The garlic mustard infestation occurs within approximately 83 acres of mixed northern hardwood stands and along 0.2 miles of County Highway W,

0.4 miles of FS road 2647 (Macarthur Trail), and 0.1 miles of FS3203 (Switzer’s Point Rd).

Treatment Requirements

The contractor will treat the garlic mustard with herbicides that have been approved by the Forest Service.

The herbicides approved for use include triclopyr, metsulfuron methyl, glyphosate, aminopyralid, imazapic, and clopyralid. The Contractor is responsible for using the correct chemical and mixture for the contract area, following label directions and state laws. The preferred chemical and mixture to treat garlic mustard is a tank mix of 2% (2.6 ounces/gallon) triclopyr (ex. Garlon 4) with 0.02% metsulfuron methyl

(ex. Escort XP) stock solution (1.6 ounces/gallon).

This contract will allow the use ATVs on designated roads and trails with a spray wand and tank, as well as backpack sprayers and handheld sprayers. Other methods of application may be acceptable with prior approval of the COR. Large scale broadcast spraying will not be allowed. Great caution should be taken to avoid spraying non-target plants. These infestations are located in areas that require spot spraying, since native vegetation is abundant. If ATVs are to be used, the Contractor shall bring clean (weed seed-free) ATVs to the Forest.

The contractor is responsible for searching for and treating garlic mustard within the contract area. The Contractor is responsible for treating all garlic mustard infestations as depicted on the included maps, as well as garlic mustard infestations found incidentally during treatments. The Contractor is required to submit GPS coordinates of new infestations not previously inventoried.

Garlic mustard infestations in the contract area have been treated with herbicide in previous years.

Depending on the lateness of the spring, previous treatments have occurred from late April to early June, with the last half of May as the typical treatment window. Treatment shall occur when garlic mustard plants are in the rosette to bolting/early flowering stage.

All herbicide mixes must also include a dye to indicate where herbicides have been applied. Site inspections will be conducted during and after contract implementation to check on target species applications.

Bidders are urged to inspect the general Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest (CNNF) work area prior to submission of a bid. It is impossible to describe fully the area, work problems, and other conditions that may be factors in submitting a bid. Only by physical inspection can the prospective bidder be assured of the existing conditions. You may inspect the site on your own or call Nicole Shutt, Lakewood-Laona Ranger District Biological Science Technician, at (715) 276-6333 to arrange a pre-bid site meeting.

Before any contract work is started, the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) will arrange for a pre-work conference to discuss contract provisions and specifications.

Performance Requirements

The Contractor and/or whomever will supervise the herbicide treatments must possess a current Wisconsin pesticide applicators license at the time of the treatment. The Contractor must also possess a current Commercial Pesticide Application Business License. Information on Wisconsin pesticide certification is available from the following sources:

• Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (WDATCP). P. O. Box 8911 Madison, WI 53708. 608- 224-4560 http://www.datcp.state.wi.us/arm/agriculture/pest-fert/pesticides/licenses/comm_app_cert.jsp

• University of Wisconsin-Extension, Department of Agronomy, 1575 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706. 608-262-7588. http://ipcm.wisc.edu/PAT/

The Contractor and any employees must follow all label safety requirements and recommendations. At a minimum, this would require all applicators and handlers to wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants, eye-protection, chemical-resistant gloves, and shoes plus socks. Contractor must have clean water and soap for applicators and handlers to be able to wash their hands. Contractor must also provide enough clean water to provide first aid in case of eye contact with herbicide. This would include clean water to rinse eyes for 15-20 minutes.

http://ipcm.wisc.edu/PAT/

Contractor will mix herbicides in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and any applicable laws or regulations. The contractor is responsible for the cleanup of any spills and will notify the COR immediately of any spills.

It is preferred that the contractor possess a working mobile phone to be able to contact the Forest Service as needed and/or emergency personnel if necessary.

The Contractor and all treatment staff must be able to identify garlic mustard at all life stages in the field.

The Contractor shall progressively accomplish the work at a rate that will result in completion of the contract within the time specified.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, herbicides, carriers, herbicide dye, supervision, transportation, supplies, and incidentals. The Contractor shall report treatment progress to the COR at least every other weekday (telephone check-in will suffice). A designated Contract Inspector will also regularly visit with the Contractor on site, checking that the treatments are progressing and following the specified methods.

The Contractor will keep a daily treatment log (see maps and treatment forms document) of work activities. The log will include: weather conditions (temperature, wind direction, and wind speed), number of man-hours, herbicide used, quantity of herbicide used and approximate acreage covered. The log must be submitted with the final bill. Complete payment will not be made without the daily log.

The contractor will be provided with paper maps and GIS files of the project area polygon and garlic mustard infestation waypoints. The Contractor will need to possess a GPS unit capable of loading the garlic mustard infestations (waypoints). Both the maps and waypoint data will be used to properly identify the extent of garlic mustard infestations on the ground.

The Contractor must The Contractor must comply with Section 9002 of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008; Section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002; Executive Order 13514, “Federal Leadership in Environment, Energy, and Economic Performance;” Executive Order 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management;”

Presidential Memorandum, “Driving Innovation and Creating Jobs in Rural America through Biobased and Sustainable Product Procurement;” and the Federal Acquisition Regulation to provide biobased products.

The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards. All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). It is desirable that vendors be able to supply the greatest number of biobased products listed meeting the health and environmental specifications

Biobased products that are designated for preferred procurement under USDA’s BioPreferred program must meet the required minimum biobased content as stated at www.biopreferred.gov. The Contractor should provide data for their biobased products such as biobased content.

The Contractor shall submit with the initial proposal a complete list of biobased products, indicating the name of the manufacturer, cost of each material, and the intended use of each of the materials that are to be used in carrying out the requirements of the contract.

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

Work will be conducted at the Ada Lake and Roberts Lake locations. See maps below for specific locations.

Nearest National Forest Office location: 15085 State Rd 32 Lakewood, WI 54138

Attachments:

SOI for pricing.

Relevant Experience Questionnaire

Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (Provision)

Addenda to Provision 52.212-1:

For simplified acquisitions, the word quote or quoter is substituted in provision 52.212-1 for the word offer or offeror.

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

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

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

a) Technical Proposal – The technical proposal shall address the evaluation factors in 52.212-2. At a minimum technical proposal shall include:

i) Past Performance – provide a list of similar projects completed by your firm over the past three years. Include a brief description of the project, dollar amount, year completed, and project owner contact information (name, phone, and email). The government may use past performance information from any available source. If a company does not have past performance information available, information may be provided for predecessor companies, key personnel, or subcontractors. In the event that there is no past performance information available, the offeror will receive a neutral rating in this factor. See attachment, Relevant Experience Questionnaire, for supplying similar projects.

ii) Technical Capability and Experience – Provide a list of equipment and key personnel (with qualifications) that will be used to complete this project.

iii) Selection of Biobased products, use, and application.

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

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

https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

3.) All evaluation factors Past Performance (Technical Capability and Experience, Selection of Biobased Products) and Price, are of equal value.

4) Submit offer by email to Jordan.Carlsen@usda.gov so that it is delivered into this inbox by the due date and time. Emails should contain 3 separate attachments (Technical Proposal, Price Proposal, and Representations and Certifications) 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 The Contract Specialist.

5) Address questions about this solicitation to Jordan Carlsen at Jordan.Carlsen@usda.gov

(ix) 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (Provision)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Past Performance (Technical Capability and Experience, Selection of Biobased Products) and Price. All evaluation factors are of equal value. The Government may perform a comparative evaluation (comparing offers to each other) to select the contractor that provides the best value, considering the evaluation factors in this solicitation

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced.

Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

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

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

VENDOR NAME: _____________________________________________

VENDOR UEI: _____________________________________________

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEC 2022) (DEVIATION DEC 2022) (Provision) mailto:Jordan.Carlsen@usda.gov

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

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

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

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

[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (v) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any. Write “None” if there are no changes needed to your online reps and certs. Offerors that are representing as joint ventures should submit their socio-economic status in the space provided above until such time that SAM.gov has been updated to include the joint venture representations contained within provision 52.212-3 paragraph (c).

These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on

SAM.]

Employment of Eligible Workers - Workforce Certification (Provision)

Contractors are required to provide certification under this solicitation in compliance with the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Workers Protection Act (MSPA) and Farm Labor Contractor (FLC) Certificate of Registration requirements describing the workforce they will utilize to fulfill the contract requirements under this solicitation and any resulting contract. If the Contractor will supply workers under the H-2B Program, the Contractor is required to provide a copy of the Temporary Employment Certificate issued by DOL.

Subcontractors are bound by the same requirements for licenses and permits under this contract. If a Prime Contractor identifies a Subcontractor as part of their workforce to 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 accomplish the work under this solicitation, the Prime Contractor shall submit the Subcontractor's signed certification with their response to the solicitation.

H-2B Workers: (http://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov/)

Company certifies it will not be utilizing H2B Workers under any resulting contract of this solicitation.

Company will be utilizing H2B Workers (under any resulting contract of this solicitation. Provide a copy of Temporary Employment Certificate.) MSPA Workers: (http://www.dol.gov/whd/mspa/)

Company certifies it will not be utilizing MSPA workers under any resulting contract of this solicitation.

Certifies has valid FLC certificate of registration. (Attach a copy of current certification.) Authorization includes:

Transporting workers

Driving

Housing workers

Company has applied for a Certificate of Registration on ______________ .

Contractors not currently having obtained a certificate (for each partner, if partnership) will be requested to furnish proof of having obtained a Certificate of Registration prior to award of contract. If the contractor does not provide the required Certificate in a reasonable timeframe, the contractor will not be eligible for the contract award. Partnerships must furnish proof of registration of their assumed business name, if any, with the State of registration.

State of ______________ No.______________

Information about licensing requirements and procedures may be obtained from the following:

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 (DEC 2022) (DEVIATION 2017-1) http://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov/ http://www.dol.gov/whd/mspa/

(xii) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders– Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEC 2022) (DEVIATION 2017-

1, DEVIATION APR 2020, DEVIATION DEC 2022)

(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.] ☒ (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).

☒ (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).

☒ (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.

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

(3)).(DEVIATION DEC 2022)

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

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

☒ (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.

☒ (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 (Dec 2022)

(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).

☒ (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).

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

☒ (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

☒ (51) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Dec 2022) (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).

☒ (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (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).

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

☒ (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.

☒ (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).

☒ (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).

(xiii) Additional Requirements/Terms and Conditions:

Clauses:

52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984)

52.203-16 Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest (JUN 2020)

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011)

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

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

(a)The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b)If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

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(c)The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five years.

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)

52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984)

52.232-19 Availability of Funds for Next Fiscal Year (APR 1984)

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

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (AUG 1989)

52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (APR 1984)

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

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) https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/agar https://www.usda.gov/da/ocp/ppd/policies-regulations

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 5/10/2023-6/15/2023 and 5/10/2024- 6/15/2024

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 _______.

(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.

452.237-74 Key Personnel (FEB 1988)

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

(b) During the first ninety (90) 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 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by paragraph (c) below. After the initial 90-day period, the Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraph (c) to the Contracting Officer at least 15 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 15 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.

Provisions:

52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

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

52.207-6 Solicitations and Offers from Small Business Concerns and Small Business Teaming Arrangements or Joint Ventures (Multiple Award Contracts) (DEC 2022)

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.

52.217-4 Evaluation of Options Exercised at Time of Contract Award. (June 1988)

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate the total price for the basic requirement together with any option(s) exercised at the time of award.

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options. (July 1990) Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement.

Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (MAY 2012)

52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification (MAY 2008)

52.237-1 Site Visit (APR 1984) Offerors or 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Provisions:

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

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

USDA

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.

https://www.acquisition.gov/content/17206-evaluation#i1103099 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/17206-evaluation#i1103099 https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/agar

(xv) Date, Time, and Place Offers are due

This solicitation ends 2/22/2023 at 14:00 EST no late quotes will be accepted, all questions related to the solicitation shall be received no later than 2/22/2023 at 14:00 EST.

All quotes are to be sent VIA email to Jordan Carlsen at Jordan.Carlsen@usda.gov.

(xvi) Government Point of Contact

Jordan Carlsen, Contract Specialist

Email: Jordan.Carlsen@usda.gov mailto:Jordan.Carlsen@usda.gov