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12444321Q0039
1. REQUEST NO.
5a. ISSUED BY
NAME
a. NAME
c. STREET ADDRESS
d. CITY
10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO
THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON
OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)
2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.
UNDER BDSA REG. 2
AND/OR DMS REG.1
RATING
6. DELIVERY BY (Date)
7. DELIVERY
9. DESTINATION
a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE
b. STREET ADDRESS
PAGE OF PAGES
5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL: (No collect calls)
TELEPHONE NUMBER
AREA CODE NUMBER
8. TO:
b. COMPANY
e. STATE f. ZIP CODE
c. CITY
d. STATE e. ZIP CODE
IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.
11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)
THIS RFQ
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)
IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX
1036465
1 2
1720 PEACHTREE ST NW
STE 876S
ATLANTA GA 30309-2449
USDA-FS CSA EAST 5
USDA FOREST SERVICE
BRADFORD RANGER DISTRICT
29 FOREST SERVICE DRIVE
BRADFORD
PA 16701
814 728-6288ALAN ZERO
06/11/2021 1700 ET
FOB DESTINATION
OTHER
(See Schedule)X
ITEM NO.
(a)
SUPPLIES/SERVICES
(b)
QUANTITY
(c)
UNIT
(d)
UNIT PRICE
(e)
AMOUNT
(f)
Certified Potable Water Treatment Plant Operator at Bradford Ranger District Office (29 Forest Service Drive, Bradford, PA 16701), Kinzua Beach and Kinzua Point Information Center Period of Performance: 06/14/2021 to 11/13/2021
0001 Bradford Office Plant Operations
0002 Kinzua Beach Seasonal Plant Operation
0003 Kinzua Beach Seasonal Startup
Continued ...
12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT
a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS
NUMBER PERCENTAGE
NOTE: Additional provisions and representations
13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER
b. STREET ADDRESS
c. COUNTY
d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE
14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO
SIGN QUOTATION
16. SIGNER
a. NAME (Type or print)
c. TITLE (Type or print)
a. NAME OF QUOTER
AREA CODE
NUMBER
15. DATE OF QUOTATION
b. TELEPHONE are are not attached
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION
Previous edition not usable
STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)
Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)
(EMAIL QUOTES TO alan.zero@usda.gov)
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR
2 2
CONTINUATION SHEET
REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)
12444321Q0039
0004 Kinzua Point Information Center Seasonal Plant
Operation
0005 Kinzua Point Information Center Seasonal Startup
0006 Kinzua Beach Seasonal Plant Shutdown
0007 Kinzua Point Seasonal Plant Shutdown
NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)
SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS
SCHEDULE OF ITEMS
Request for Services: Certified Potable Water Treatment Plant Operator at Bradford Ranger District Office (29 Forest Service Drive, Bradford, PA 16701), Kinzua Beach and Kinzua Point Information Center
Period of Performance:
Six months from execution of contract with option for extensions.
Schedule of Items:
Bradford Office Base Requirement 06/14/2021 – 11/13/2021 Item No.
Description Pay Unit
EST Qty Unit Price
Extended Total
1001 Plant Operation Month 5 $ - $ -
Recreation Base Requirement 06/14/2021 – 10/13/2021
Item No. Description
Pay Unit
EST
Qty
Unit Price
Extended Total
Kinzua Beach Seasonal Plant Operation Month 4 $ - $ -
Kinzua Beach Seasonal System Startup Each 1 $ -
Kinzua Beach Seasonal System Shutdown
Each 1 $ - $ -
Kinzua Point Information Center Seasonal Plant Operations
Month 4 $ - $ -
Kinzua Point Information Center Seasonal System Startup
Each 1 $ - $ -
Kinzua Point Information Center Seasonal System Shutdown
Each 1 $ - $ -
Bradford Office Option Year 1 05/01/2022 – 11/01/2022 Item No.
Description Pay Unit
EST Qty Unit Price Extended
Total
1001 Plant Operation Month 6 $ - $ -
Recreation Option Year 1 05/01/2022 – 10/01/2022 Item No.
Description Pay Unit EST
Qty Unit Price Extended
Total
Kinzua Beach Seasonal Plant Operation Month 5 $ - $ -
Kinzua Beach Seasonal System Startup Each 1 $ - $ -
Kinzua Beach Seasonal System Shutdown
Each 1 $ - $ -
Kinzua Point Information Center Seasonal Plant Operations
Month 5 $ - $ -
Kinzua Point Information Center Seasonal System Startup
Each 1 $ - $ -
Kinzua Point Information Center Seasonal System Shutdown
Each 1 $ - $ -
Statement of Work:
The Allegheny National Forest is soliciting a contract for the operation, maintenance, testing, recordkeeping and reporting of the Bradford Ranger District Office, Kinzua Beach and Kinzua Point Information Center’s Potable Water Treatment Facilities. The Bradford Office is located at 29 Forest Service Drive, Bradford, PA. Kinzua Beach (coordinates: 41.854, -78.956) and Kinzua Point Information Center (coordinates: 41.859, -78.963) are located off PA-59. The contractor is required to furnish all labor, material, equipment, tools, transportation and supplies sufficient to operate the system. No repairs to the system are authorized as part of this contract. A pre-bid meeting will be held to provide bidders with site conditions.
Bradford Ranger District Office General Description:
The Bradford Ranger District Office is located at 29 Forest Service Drive within the Allegheny National Forest. The Bradford Ranger District Office water system is operated continuously. The water source is spring fed and the treatment system consists of an automatic chlorinator feeder. The Public Water System Name is “USDA Bradford Ranger Station” and the PWS ID is 6420303. This system has monthly, annual, and triennial monitoring and reporting requirements.
Kinzua Beach General Description:
The Kinzua Beach Water Treatment Facility (Facility) is located within Kinzua Beach Recreation Area in the Allegheny National Forest. The Facility is on top one of the 26,000-gallon storage tanks overlooking the beach. The system’s normal operating season is May 20th-September 15th. The contractor will be required to seasonally startup the system in May and shutdown the system in September. Startup and operation procedures are included as attachments of the Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) and included in attachment A. The Seasonal Public Water System Name is “US Forest Service – Kinzua Beach” and the PWS ID is 6620356. This system has monthly and annual monitoring and reporting requirements.
The seasonal system start-up procedure takes 5-7 days to complete. Procedures should address the following:
A. Source protection – Systems should inspect the areas around their sources for any new sources of contamination.
B. Disinfection Treatment (if applicable) – Systems should perform routine maintenance on all disinfection treatment equipment.
C. Other Treatment (if applicable) – Systems should perform routine maintenance on all water treatment equipment.
D. System Flushing – Systems should flush the distribution system to pressurize and clean all lines.
E. Storage (if applicable) – Systems should inspect storage tanks for cleaning and/or repair as needed.
F. Coliform Sampling – Systems are required to collect coliform samples and verify with the laboratory that coliforms are not present. Collect a total coliform sample at the Kinzua Beach Recreation Area water fountain nearest the beach 1-3 weeks prior to opening. A monthly sample must be collected at evenly spaced time intervals, from May through September.
The seasonal system shutdown will include draining all water lines and winterizing the system.
Kinzua Point Information Center General Description:
The Kinzua Point Information Center Treatment Facility (Facility) is located at 1204-1298 Wardle, Kinzua Road, Warren, PA 16365. The system’s normal operating season is May 20th-September 15th.
The contractor will be required to seasonally startup the system in May and shutdown the system in September. Startup and operation procedures are included as attachments of the Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) and included in attachment B. The Seasonal Public Water System Name is “US Forest Service – Kinzua Point Information Center” and the PWS ID is 6620355. This system has monthly and annual monitoring requirements.
The seasonal system start-up procedure takes 4-7 days to complete. Procedures should address the following:
A. Source protection – Systems should inspect the areas around their sources for any new sources of contamination.
B. System “Shock” disinfection (if applicable) – Systems should shock chlorinate the system unless already treating the water with a chlorination system.
C. Disinfection Treatment (if applicable) – Systems should perform routine maintenance on all disinfection treatment equipment.
D. Other Treatment (if applicable) – Systems should perform routine maintenance on all water treatment equipment.
E. System Flushing – Systems should flush the distribution system to pressurize and clean all lines.
F. Storage (if applicable) – Systems should inspect storage tanks for cleaning and/or repair as needed.
G. Coliform Sampling – Systems are required to collect coliform samples and verify with the laboratory that coliforms are not present. Collect a total coliform sample at the Kinzua Point Information Center Women’s Room Sink 1-3 weeks prior to opening. A monthly sample must be collected at evenly spaced time intervals, from May through September.
The seasonal system shutdown will include draining all water lines and winterizing the system.
Required Certification:
Operator Qualifications: The Operator shall have a minimum 3 years of experience operating water treatment plants. The Operator shall meet all PADEP Water Treatment Plant Operator Requirements sufficient to operate this facility including confined space entry. Credentials and licenses for Operator shall be provided with response to solicitation.
General Requirements for Operation:
• Inform Contracting Officers Representative (COR) of mechanical problems, required repairs or maintenance activities required beyond the scope of this contract. Notification must be made in writing to the COR within 24 hours of discovery of problem.
• Perform general maintenance, such as cleaning.
• Check the chlorine residual, add or adjust chlorine tablets. Materials such as chlorine tablets shall be supplied by the contractor and approved by the government.
• Complete PADEP Electronic Monitoring Report (EMR) and submit the results to the COR for approval.
• Make sure all laboratory data and the monthly EMR is recorded and kept as a log onsite.
Sampling Requirements Routine samples should be taken to ensure compliance with all Regulations. A summary of sampling requirements for each site is listed below
Bradford Ranger Station
Kinzua Beach
Kinzua Point Information Center
Samples shall be collected and be picked up the first Wednesday of every month by White Oak Laboratory (2997 Ridgway-Johnsonburg Rd, Ridgway, PA 15853 Phone: 814-772-5927). Laboratory Analyses will be billed to Forest Service. Coordinate with COR. Water quality data must be submitted on the monthly Electronic Monitoring Reports (EMRs) digitally and received by DEP monthly.
SAFETY AND HEALTH:
References: In addition to publications referenced in the Contract, the following Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) publications designate and define hazardous materials and conditions and establish procedures for handling these materials and conditions.
• 29 CFR, Part 1910: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) General Industry and Health Standards.
• 29 CFR, Part 1926: OSHA Construction Industry Standards.
• 40 CFR, Part 61: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.
• 40 CFR, Part 261: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Characteristics of Hazardous Waste.
• 40 CFR, Part 761, EPA Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce and Use Prohibitions.
Acquisition of Publications: Referenced CFR publications may be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
SAFETY MEETING
Prior to commencing work, representatives of the Contractor, shall meet with the Government to review the Contract's safety and health requirements. The Contractor's safety and health program shall be reviewed, and implementation of safety and health provisions pertinent to the Work shall be discussed.
COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS
Contractor Responsibility: The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable codes, standards and regulations pertaining to the health and safety of personnel during execution of the Work. The Contractor shall have written safety and health programs in compliance with 29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926.
SUBMITTALS
Safety and Health Programs: The Contractor shall submit, for approval, copies of the project safety and health programs, as applicable to the work scope, or required as a result of the safety meeting, including but not necessarily limited to the following:
• Occupational Noise Exposure
• Fall Protection
• Personnel Protective Equipment
• Control of Hazardous Energy
• Confined Spaces
• Heavy Equipment Operation
PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Special facilities, devices, equipment, and similar items used by the Contractor in execution of the Work shall comply with 29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart I and other applicable regulations.
EMERGENCY SUSPENSION OF WORK
When the Contractor is notified by the Government, of noncompliance with safety or health provisions of the Contract, the Contractor shall immediately, correct the unsafe or unhealthy condition. If the Contractor fails to comply promptly, all or part of the Work will be stopped by Government notice. The Contractor shall not be allowed any extension of time or compensation for damages in connection with a work stoppage for unsafe or unhealthy conditions.
PROTECTION OF PERSONNEL
The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent injury to the public, occupants, or damage to property of others.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Dispose of solid, liquid, and gaseous contaminants in accordance with local codes, laws, ordinances and regulations.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local noise control laws, ordinances and regulations, including but not limited to 29 CFR 1910.95 and 29 CFR 1926.52.
REFERENCE A
REFERENCE B
SECTION C - CONTRACT 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) Deviations to clauses may be viewed at:
https://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/FARClassDeviations.htm
52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)
52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020)
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (OCT 2018)
Addenda to 52.212-4:
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.
52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items (JAN 2021) (DEVIATION JUL 2020)
(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:
(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 (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).
https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/agar
(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2020) (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 items:
[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ☐ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (June 2020), with
Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).
☐ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Jun 2020) (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) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
☐ (5) [Reserved].
☐ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).
☐ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts
(Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).
☐ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors
Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Jun 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101note).
☐ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters
(Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).
☐ (10) [Reserved].
☐ (11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Mar 2020) (15
U.S.C.657a).
[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]
☐By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or ☐By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.
☐ (11)(ii) 52.219-3 Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-3.
☐ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business
Concerns (Mar 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).
☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-4.
☐ (13) [Reserved] ☒ (14) (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.
☐ (15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).
☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.
☐ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and
(3)).
☐ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jun 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).
☐ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.
☐ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.
☐ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.
☐ (v) Alternate IV (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.
☐ (18) (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
☐ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C.637(a)(14)).
[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]
☐ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or ☐ By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.
☐ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C.
637(d)(4)(F)(i)).
☐ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657f).
[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ☐ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or ☐ By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.
☒ (22) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).
☐ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.
☐ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).
[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ☐ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or ☐ By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.
☐ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).
[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ☐ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or ☐ By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.
☐ (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).
☐ (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).
☒ (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).
☒ (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2020)
(DEVIATION JUL 2020) (E.O.13126).
☒ (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).
☒ (30) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).
☐ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.
☐ (31) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35.
☒ (32) (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.
☐ (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
☐ (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act
(Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).
☒ (35) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2020) (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).
☐ (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (Executive Order 12989).
(Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)
☐ (37) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)
☐ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)
☐ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).
☐ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).
☐ (40) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
☐ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.
☐ (41) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.
☐ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (May 2020) (42 U.S.C.
8259b).
☐ (43) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.
☒ (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513).
☐ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).
☐ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).
☐ (47) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).
☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.
☐ (48) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Jan 2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).
☐ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (Jan 2021)
(DEVIATION JUL 2020) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Pub.
L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.
__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-3.
☐ (iii) (ii) Alternate II (May 2014) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) of 52.225-3.
☐ (iv) (iii) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3.
☐ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Oct 2019) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).
☒ (51) 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).
☐ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).
☐ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C.
5150).
☐ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).
☐ (55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).
☐ (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41
U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.2307(f)).
☐ (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10
U.S.C.2307(f)).
☒ (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct
2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
☐ (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award
Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C.3332).
☐ (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C.3332).
☐ (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
☐ (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).
☐ (63) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006)
(46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).
☐ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.
☐ (iii) Alternate II (Feb 2006) of 52.247-64.
(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:
Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ☒ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
☒ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C.5341 or 5 332.
This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination
Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits
☒ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price
Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.
chapter 67).
☐ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
☐ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
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☐ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
☒ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Nov 2020).
☒ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706).
☐ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42
U.S.C. 1792).
(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.
(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.
(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.
(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.
(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-
(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Jun 2020) (41 U.S.C.
3509).
(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).
(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).
(iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).
(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C.637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.
(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).
(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2015) (E.O.11246).
(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C.4212).
(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29
U.S.C.793).
(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C.4212).
(xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act
(Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.
(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xiii) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).
(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50(22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).
(xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to
Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E.O. 12989).
(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Nov 2020).
(xviii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O.
13706).
(xix) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.
(xx) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United
States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).
(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.
(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx.1241(b) and 10 U.S.C.2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.
(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.
52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service And Construction Contracts (SEP 2013)
52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) (DEVIATION APR 2020) (31 USC 3903 and 10 USC 2307)
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.
452.211-74 Period of Performance (FEB 1988)
The period of performance of this contract is from 7/1/2021 through 11/1/2021.
The Contractor shall maintain progress at a rate which shall assure completion and acceptance of work within the specified contract time. Contract time shall start on the date specified on the Notice to Proceed issued by the Government.
452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996)
A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled within two weeks prior to the start of work. The conference will be held at the Bradford Ranger District, 29 Forest Service Drive, Bradford, PA 16701 or at an agreed upon location.
The Contacting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at the time of award.
The COR is responsible for administering the performance of work under this contract. In no event however, will any understanding, agreement, modification, change order, or other matter deviating from the terms of this contract be effective or binding upon the Government unless formalized by proper contractual documents executed by the Contracting Officer prior to completion of the contract.
On all matters that pertain to the contract terms the Contractor must communicate with the Contracting Officer. Whenever, in the opinion of the Contractor, the COR requests effort outside of the scope of the contract, the Contractor should so advise the COR. If the COR persists and there still exists a disagreement as to proper contractual coverage, the Contracting Officer should be notified immediately, preferable in writing if time permits. Proceeding with work without proper contractual coverage could result in nonpayment.
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. The Contractor shall have bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on a comprehensive form of policy of at least $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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SOLICITATION PROVISIONS
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:
52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018)
52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (JUL 2016)
52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (OCT 2020)
The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.
(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—
Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/agar contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—
(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or
(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.
(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract.
Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—
(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or
(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.
(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".
(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—
(1) It ☐will, ☐will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and
(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—
It ☐ does, ☐ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The
Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.
(e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:
(i) For covered equipment—
(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);
(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number;
and item description, as applicable); and
(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.
(ii) For covered services—
(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or
(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.
(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:
(i) For covered equipment—
(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);
(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number;
and item description, as applicable); and
(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.
(ii) For covered services—
(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or
(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (JUN 2020)
Addenda to provision 52.212-1:
Addenda to 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).
ii) Technical Capability – Provide a list of equipment and key personnel (with qualifications) that will be used to complete this project.
b) Price Proposal – Include the following: 1) completed, signed SF-18 from of this solicitation, 2) Acknowledge any amendments issued on beta.sam.gov for this solicitation by completing and signing the posted SF-30, and 3) Include the completed price schedule contained in this solicitation.
Certification found in this solicitation. Copy and paste the completed provisions onto your company letterhead and include your DUNS number.
https://www.sam.gov/SAM/
2) Submit offer by email to alan.zero@usda.gov so that it is delivered into this inbox by the due date and time.
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