12445126B0013 Complete Package.pdf

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CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CODE

FACILITYCODE

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

OFFEROR

ATLANTA GA 30309-2449

STE 876S

1720 PEACHTREE ST NW

USDA-FS CSA EAST 11

7K11 CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BYCODE

X

X

X

237310

SIZE STANDARD:

100.00 % FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR4451

REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

INVITATION

FOR BID (IFB)

10. THIS ACQUISITION ISCODE

REQUEST FOR

QUOTE (RFQ)

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

13b. RATING

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION STANDARD

(NAICS):

SMALL BUSINESS

03/13/2026

ADAM DOYLE

(No collect calls)

INFORMATION CALL:

FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

05/05/2026 1300 CT

b. TELEPHONE NUMBERa. NAME

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

12445126B0013

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

1 1201163494OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

TELEPHONE NO.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

PINEVILLE LA 71360

2500 SHREVEPORT HIGHWAY HWY 71

KISATCHIE NATIONAL FOREST

15. DELIVER TO

ATLANTA GA 30309-2449

STE 876S

1720 PEACHTREE ST NW

9. ISSUED BY

7.

2. CONTRACT NO.

EFFECTIVE DATE

$45

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW

ISSUE DATE

DELIVERY FOR FREE ON BOARD

(FOB) DESTINATION UNLESS

BLOCK IS MARKED

11.

SEE SCHEDULEX

12. DISCOUNT TERMS THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED

ORDER UNDER THE DEFENSE

PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a.

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

8(A)

USDA-FS CSA EAST 11

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

24.

AMOUNT

23.

UNIT PRICE

22.

UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

The contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, transportation, supervision, expertise, and other incidentals necessary, except as otherwise provided, to successfully complete road MAINTENANCE services AND road CONSTRUCTION services on National Forest roads within the Kisatchie National Forest, in accordance with this performance work statement (PWS), exhibits, and industry standards.

This solicitation will result in multiple Performance Based, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) Requirements Contracts as best meets the needs of the Government based on the lowest priced bid that is responsive / responsible.

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

X

XX

DATED

STEVEN J. ALVES

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ARE

ARE

31c. DATE SIGNED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

OFFER

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE

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32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

40. PAID BY39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIAL

36. PAYMENT

FINALPARTIAL

35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER33. SHIP NUMBER

COMPLETE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41c. DATE41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021) BACK

24.

AMOUNT

23.

UNIT PRICE

22.

UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

ROAD MAINTENANCE SERVICES(not all inclusive)-Subject to Service Contract Act (SCA)

• Grading Aggregate Surfaced Roads

• Spot Surface Repair

• Cleaning and Reshaping Ditches

• Cleaning Cattle guards

• Roadside Mowing

• Seeding and Fertilizing Roadsides

• Machine Placing Riprap

ROAD CONSTRUCTION SERVICES(not all inclusive)-Subject to avis-Bacon Act (DBA) and BONDS

• 6 ROAD RECONSTRUCTION includes 6.1 and 6.2

• 6.1 Slide Removal and Slump Repair

• 6.2 Ditch Reconstruction

• Machine Placed Rip Rap Class III

• 5.8.1 Machine Placed Rock Rip Rap, Class II

• 5.6.1 CULVERT REPLACEMENT GOV. FURNISHED

• 5.6.2 CULVERT REPLACEMENT 18" DIA. ALUMINIZED CSP, 16 GA

• 5.6.3 CULVERT REPLACEMENT 24" DIA. ALUMINIZED CSP, 16 GA

• 5.6.4 CULVERT REPLACEMENT 36" DIA. ALUMINIZED CSP, 16 GA

Period of Performance: 05/15/2026 to 05/14/2031

Continued ...

32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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LA ROAD MAINT SVC BASE AWARD - 14 MAY 2027

This work is deemed a service and subject to SCA Wage Determinations

Product/Service Code: Z1LB

Product/Service Description: MAINTENANCE OF

HIGHWAYS/ROADS/STREETS/BRIDGES/RAILWAYS

Delivery: 05/14/2027

LA ROAD CONSTR BASE AWARD - 14 MAY 2027

This work is deemed a CONSTRUCTION and subject to DBA Wage Determinations

Product/Service Code: Z2LB

Product/Service Description: REPAIR OR ALTERATION

OF HIGHWAYS/ROADS/STREETS/BRIDGES/RAILWAYS

Delivery: 05/14/2027

LA ROAD MAINT SVC 15 MAY 2027 - 14 MAY 2028 This work is deemed a service and subject to SCA Wage Determinations

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: Z1LB

Product/Service Description: MAINTENANCE OF

HIGHWAYS/ROADS/STREETS/BRIDGES/RAILWAYS

Delivery: 05/14/2028 Period of Performance: 05/15/2027 to 05/14/2028

LA ROAD CONSTR 15 MAY 2027 - 14 MAY 2028

This work is deemed a CONSTRUCTION and subject to DBA Wage Determinations

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: Z2LB

Product/Service Description: REPAIR OR ALTERATION

OF HIGHWAYS/ROADS/STREETS/BRIDGES/RAILWAYS

Delivery: 05/14/2028 Period of Performance: 05/15/2027 to 05/14/2028

LA ROAD MAINT SVC 15 MAY 2028 - 14 MAY 2029 This work is deemed a Service and subject to SCA Wage Determinations (Option Line Item) Product/Service Code: Z1LB Product/Service Description: MAINTENANCE OF

HIGHWAYS/ROADS/STREETS/BRIDGES/RAILWAYS

Delivery: 05/14/2029 Period of Performance: 05/15/2028 to 05/14/2029

Continued ...

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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LA ROAD CONSTR 15 MAY 2028 - 14 MAY 2029

This work is deemed a CONSTRUCTION and subject to DBA Wage Determinations (Option Line Item) Product/Service Code: Z2LB Product/Service Description: REPAIR OR ALTERATION

OF HIGHWAYS/ROADS/STREETS/BRIDGES/RAILWAYS

Delivery: 05/14/2029 Period of Performance: 05/15/2028 to 05/14/2029

LA ROAD MAINT SVC 15 MAY 2029 - 31 MAY 2030 This work is deemed a service and subject to SCA Wage Determinations (Option Line Item) Product/Service Code: Z1LB Product/Service Description: MAINTENANCE OF

HIGHWAYS/ROADS/STREETS/BRIDGES/RAILWAYS

Delivery: 05/14/2030 Period of Performance: 05/15/2029 to 05/14/2030

LA ROAD CONSTR 15 MAY 2029 - 14 MAY 2030

This work is deemed a CONSTRUCTION and subject to DBA Wage Determinations (Option Line Item) Product/Service Code: Z2LB Product/Service Description: REPAIR OR ALTERATION

OF HIGHWAYS/ROADS/STREETS/BRIDGES/RAILWAYS

Delivery: 05/14/2030 Period of Performance: 05/01/2029 to 05/14/2030

LA ROAD MAINT SVC 15 MAY 2030 - 31 MAY 2031

This work is deemed a service and subject to SCA Wage Determinations (Option Line Item) Product/Service Code: Z1LB Product/Service Description: MAINTENANCE OF

HIGHWAYS/ROADS/STREETS/BRIDGES/RAILWAYS

Delivery: 05/14/2031 Period of Performance: 05/15/2030 to 05/14/2031

LA ROAD CONSTR 15 MAY 2030 - 14 MAY 2031

This work is deemed a CONSTRUCTION and subject to DBA Wage Determinations (Option Line Item) Product/Service Code: Z2LB Product/Service Description: REPAIR OR ALTERATION

OF HIGHWAYS/ROADS/STREETS/BRIDGES/RAILWAYS

Delivery: 05/14/2031 Period of Performance: 05/15/2030 to 05/14/2031

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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Attachments:

Attachment 001 Solicitation Terms and Conditions IFB Attachment 002 Schedule B Service and Construction FILLABLE Attachment 003 Statement of Work and Specifications Attachment 004 Ranger District Road Maps Attachment 005 Contract Labor Hours SCA 2026 Attachment 006 Davis-Bacon Wage Determination DBA 2026 Attachment 007 Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS) Spec References Attachment 008 Attachment 008 FP-24

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 12445126B0013 is issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB). This solicitation will result in Performance Based, Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) Requirements Contracts as best meets the needs of the Government to the lowest priced, responsive/responsible bidder. These contracts will have a one-year base period, which runs through May 14, 2027 and four one-year option period, which if exercised could extend contract performance through May 14, 2031. There is no guarantee that any options will be exercised by the Government. Submission of a bid for the base contract period constitutes a bid to perform in the option period(s), if exercised.

Bidders may quote on one or multiple Ranger Districts. Bidders must submit a quote on all line items for each District they intend to compete for. There will be no partial awards.

EACH BIDDER SHALL IDENTIFY THE LOCATION(S) FOR WHICH THEY DESIRE TO BE

CONSIDERED FOR CONTRACT AWARD. Contractors will be provided fair opportunity to compete for all task orders at those locations if awarded a contract.

Locations: PLACE AN “X” FOR ALL

LOCATIONS OF INTERESTS

Kisatchie Forest

Calcasieu Ranger District (Boyce, Louisiana)

Caney Ranger District (Homer, Louisiana)

Catahoula Ranger District (Bentley, Louisiana)

Kisatchie Ranger District (Provencal, Louisiana)

Winn Ranger District (Winnfield, Louisiana)

52.228-1 Bid Guarantee (Sept 1996): Bid bonds are not required for MATOC holders.

FAR 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds-Construction (Jun 2020):

• Payment and Performance bonds are required for construction projects over $35,000. Based upon historical data, the contractor shall be able to provide single task order bonds up to $500K. The contractor should be able to obtain bonds for an aggregate of ongoing projects up to $7.5M. offerors must provide sufficient documentation to verify this level, such as a letter from their bonding company stating the offeror's bonding capacity.

• Payment for bond premiums in accordance with Clause 52.232-5, Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price; include bond payments under

151.01 Mobilization.

Attachment 001 Solicitation Terms and Conditions IFB Page 6 of 120

This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. The small business size standard is $45 million. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

Statement of Requirement The contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, transportation, supervision, expertise, and other incidentals necessary, except as otherwise provided, to successfully complete road MAINTENANCE services AND road CONSTRUCTION services on National Forest roads within the Kisatchie National Forest, in accordance with Attachment 003 Statement of Work and Specifications.

Project Location: Kisatchie National Forest - Headquarters/Supervisor’s Office (Pineville, LA), Calcasieu Ranger District (Boyce, LA), Caney Ranger District (Homer, LA), Catahoula Ranger District (Bentley, LA), Kisatchie Ranger District (Provencal, LA), Winn Ranger District (Winnfield, LA).

Technical data and supporting documentation: The following documents are included as attachments to this solicitation and can be accessed via the “Attachments/Links” section of the SAM.gov posting:

Attachment 001 Solicitation Terms and Conditions IFB Attachment 002 Schedule B Service and Construction FILLABLE Attachment 003 Statement of Work and Specifications Attachment 004 Ranger District Road Maps Attachment 005 Contract Labor Hours SCA 2026 Attachment 006 Davis-Bacon Wage Determination DBA 2026 Attachment 007 Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS) Spec References Attachment 008 FP-24

See “Attachment 001 Solicitation Terms and Conditions IFB” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.

Attachment 001 Solicitation Terms and Conditions IFB Page 7 of 120 http://www.acquisition.gov/ http://www.acquisition.gov/

ATTACHMENT 001

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and United States Department of Aquiculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses and Provisions The clauses and provisions contained herein are applicable to any order awarded as a result of this solicitation. The terms and conditions set forth herein supersede all other terms and conditions.

Acceptance of the order in accordance with (IAW) FAR 12.201-1(b)(2) constitutes acceptance of all terms and conditions contained herein.

As part of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), system updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in this solicitation. Contracting officers will rely on representations from offers based on provisions in the solicitation. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998 This solicitation 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 the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025) ☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.212-4

This is a commercial construction acquisition. FAR 52.212-4 is amended as follows:

(b) Inspection/Acceptance. Inspection and Acceptance will be conducted in accordance with FAR 52.246-12, Inspection of Construction (Aug 1996).

(d) Changes. Changes will be handled in accordance with the following FAR clause(s):

☐ FAR 52.243-4, Changes (Nov 2025) ☐ FAR 52.243-5, Changes and Changed Conditions (Nov 2025)

(o) FAR 52.246-21, Warranty of Construction is applicable to this contract.

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements

(Jan 2017) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.222-50 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023)

Attachment 001 Solicitation Terms and Conditions IFB Page 8 of 120

52.233-3 Protest After Award (Sep 2025) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Sep 2025) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.240-91 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

The following clauses are applicable if checked:

☒ 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020) with Alternate I

(Nov 2021) of 52.203-6 ☐ 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) ☐ 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel Jan 2011 ☒ 52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.204-91 Contractor identification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.214-27 Price Reduction for Defective Certified Cost or Pricing Data-Modifications-Sealed

Bidding (Jun 2020) ☐ 52.214-29 Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data-Modifications-Sealed Bidding (Jun 2020) ☒ 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with

Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Sep 2025) ☒ 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility

Matters (Sep 2025) ☒ 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Sep 2025) ☐ 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Nov

2025) ☒ 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Mar 2020).

☒ 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate III (Nov 2025) of 52.219-9.

☐ Alternate IV (Nov 2025) of 52.219-9

☒ 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.219-16 Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) ☐ 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35 ☒ 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36 ☒ 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Nov 2025)

Attachment 001 Solicitation Terms and Conditions IFB Page 9 of 120

☒ 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) ☒ 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) ☐ 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items

(May 2008) ☐ Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9

☐ 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Nov 2025)

☐ 52.223-12 Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Nov 2025)

☒ 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services ☐ 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017)

☐ Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3 ☐ 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1 ☐ 52.225-3 Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (Nov 2025)

☐Alternate II (Nov 2025) of 52.225-3.

☐Alternate III (Nov 2025) of 52.225-3.

☐ Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3

☐ 52.225-5 Trade Agreements (Nov 2023) ☐ 52.225-19 Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a Diplomatic or Consular Mission outside the United States (May 2020) ☐ 52.225-26 Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct

2016) ☐ 52.226-4 Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) ☐ 52.226-5 Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Aug 2025) ☐ 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements ☐ 52.232-29 Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(Nov 2021) ☐ 52.232-30 Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(Nov 2021) ☒ 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Oct 2018) ☐ 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management

(Jul 2013) ☐ 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.240-92 Security Requirements (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate II (Nov 2025) of 52.240-92 ☐ 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (No 2025) ☐ 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2025) ☐ Alternate I (Apr 2023) of 52.247-64.

☐Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64 ☐ 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (No 2025)

Attachment 001 Solicitation Terms and Conditions IFB Page 10 of 120

The Contractor shall comply with the following FAR Clauses for Commercial Construction.

52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) 52.222-12 Contract Termination-Debarment 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations.

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards 52.222-15 Certificate of Eligibility 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship

The following clauses are applicable when checked:

☐ 52.222-30 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Price Adjustment (None or Separately

Specified Pricing Method (Aug 2018) ☐ 52.222-31 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Price Adjustment (Percentage Method) (Aug

2018) ☐ 52.222-32 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Price Adjustment (Actual Method) (Nov

2025) ☒ 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Construction Workers under Executive Order 14026 (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products under Service and Construction Contracts (Nov

2025) ☒ 52.225-9 Buy American-Construction Materials (Nov 2025)

(b)(2) none ☐ Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.25-9

☐ 52.225-11 Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials under Trade Agreements (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.225-11 ☐Alternate II (Oct 2022) of 52.225-11

☒ 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (Oct 1997) ☒ 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on Government Installation (Jan 1997) ☒ 52.228-11 Individual Surety-Pledge of Assets (Feb 2021) ☐ 52.228-13 Alternative Payment Protections (Jul 2020) ☒ 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (Nov 2014) ☒ 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds-Construction (Jun 2020) ☒ 52.228-17 Individual Surety-Pledge of Assets (Bid Guarantee) (Feb 2021) ☒ 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-6 Superintendent by the Contractor (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (Jul 2025)

Attachment 001 Solicitation Terms and Conditions IFB Page 11 of 120

☒ 52.236-8 Other Contracts (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and

Improvements (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.336-10 Operations and Storage Areas (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (Jul 2025)

☒ Alternate I (Nov 1991) of 52.236-13 ☐ 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (Jul 2025) ☐ 52.236-16 Quantity Surveys (Jul 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Apr 1984) of 52.236-16 ☒ 52.236-17 Layout of Work (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (Jul 2025)

☒ Alternate I (Apr 1984) of 52.236-21 ☐ Alternate II (Apr 1984) of 52.236-21

☒ 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (Apr 1984) ☒ 52.248-3 Value Engineering (Oct 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Apr 1984) of 52.248-3 AGAR Clauses Definitization of Equitable Adjustments for Change Orders - 436.101-4 Advance Notices and Solicitations

(b) Solicitation notices posted for construction contracts must include a statement that, “Pursuant to FAR 36.101-4(b), information regarding USDA’s definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts may be found at FAR 36.211 | USDA. USDA’s procedures that apply to the definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts may be found in 443.304 -70

452.204–70 Modification for Contract Closeout (Nov 2025)

(a) If unliquidated funds in the amount of $1000 or less remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer (Contracting Officer) 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 Contracting Officer shall immediately proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(b) Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing SAP: if unliquidated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer 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 Contracting Officer may also request a “Contractor Release of Claims” be completed by the contractor, although not required for contracts and orders using SAP.) If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the Contracting Officer within 60 days, the Contracting Officer 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.

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(c) Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing anything other than cost reimbursement, if unliquidated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer shall issue a bilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and a ‘‘Contractor Release of Claims’’ and will be required to provide a signature on both forms. If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the Contracting Officer within 120 days, the Contracting Officer 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. (End of Clause)

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Other Requirements

52.216-18 Ordering (AUG 2020)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from contract award through expiration of contract.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) A delivery order or task order is considered “issued” when—

(1) If sent by mail (includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery service), the

Government deposits the order in the mail;

(2) If sent by fax, the Government transmits the order to the Contractor's fax number; or

(3) If sent electronically, the Government either—

(i) Posts a copy of the delivery order or task order to a Government document access system, and notice is sent to the Contractor; or

(ii) Distributes the delivery order or task order via email to the Contractor's email address.

(d) Orders may be issued by methods other than those enumerated in this clause only if authorized in the contract.

AUTHORIZED ORDERING ACTIVITIES: Task orders may only be issued by warranted contracting officers or purchasing agents on behalf of the Kisatchie National Forest.

SINGLE SOURCE, PRE-PRICED ORDERS: Orders shall be issued in accordance with the contractor’s Schedule B, Services and Construction (Attachment 01) utilizing the pre-priced column for “diesel” fuel in the performance area. The CO/PA shall utilize a local fuel pricing guide on the day of task order issuance to determine the final price. Some fuel comparison sites include, but not exclusive are:

AAA: https://gasprices.aaa.com/?state=LA Gas Buddy: https://www.gasbuddy.com/gasprices/louisiana KOLC Gas Tracker: https://www.kplctv.com/traffic/gas-prices/

TASK ORDER FORM:

The CO/PA may utilize:

OF347 or SF1449 Order for Supplies and Services for predominantly “Road Maintenance Services” subject to the Service Contract and Work Hours Safety Act (SCA)

SF1442, SF1442. Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Construction, Alteration, or Repair) for predominantly “Road Construction Services” subject to the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA)

• CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE BONDS OVER $35k IN VALUE AND PROVIDE

CERTIFIED PAYROLLS**

52.216-19 Order Limitations (Oct 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than $2000 , the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor—

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of _$500,000_;

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(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of $1,000,000 ; or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within five (5) days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in paragraph (b)(1) or (2) of this section.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within three (3) days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor’s intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

(e) During the period specified in FAR clause 52.216-18, ORDERING, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of $2,000 per district, but not in excess of $7.5M for all districts combined.

FAR 52.216-21 Requirements (Oct 1995)

(a) This is a requirements contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies or services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract. Except as this contract may otherwise provide, if the Government’s requirements do not result in orders in the quantities described as “estimated” or “maximum” in the Schedule, that fact shall not constitute the basis for an equitable price adjustment.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. Subject to any limitations in the Order Limitations clause or elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall furnish to the Government all supplies or services specified in the Schedule and called for by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(c) Except as this contract otherwise provides, the Government shall order from the Contractor all the supplies or services specified in the Schedule that are required to be purchased by the Government activity or activities specified in the Schedule.

(d) The Government is not required to purchase from the Contractor requirements in excess of any limit on total orders under this contract.

(e) If the Government urgently requires delivery of any quantity of an item before the earliest date that delivery may be specified under this contract, and if the Contractor will not accept an order providing for the accelerated delivery, the Government may acquire the urgently required goods or services from another source.

(f) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor’s and Government’s rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract’s effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after September 30, 2023, if all options are exercised.

(End of clause)

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52.217-7 Option for Increased quantity – Separately Priced Line Item (MAR 1989) The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days .

FAR 52.217-8 OPTION FOR EXTEND SERVICES (DEC 2021) (Applicable to Individual Project Calls as needed) 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 [will be filled in on Individual Project Calls, as applicable].

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 _60days 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.

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

52.219-13 Notice of Set Aside of Orders (MAR 2020)

(a) The Contracting Officer may set aside orders for the small business concerns identified in

19.000(a)(3).

(b) The Contracting Officer will give notice of the order or orders, if any, to be set aside for small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3) and the applicable small business program. This notice, and its restrictions, will apply only to the specific orders that have been set aside for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3).

FAR 28.307-2 Liability

(a) Workers’ compensation and employer’s liability. Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers’ compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they must 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 must be required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers’ compensation to be written by private carriers. (See 28.305(c) for treatment of contracts subject to the Defense Base Act.)

(b) General liability. (1) The contracting officer must require bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence.

(2) Property damage liability insurance must be required only in special circumstances as determined by the agency.

(c) Automobile liability. The contracting officer must require automobile liability insurance written on the comprehensive form of policy. The policy must provide for bodily injury and property

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(d) Aircraft public and passenger liability. When aircraft are used in connection with performing the contract, the contracting officer must require aircraft public and passenger liability insurance.

Coverage must be at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, other than passenger liability, and $200,000 per occurrence for property damage. Coverage for passenger liability bodily injury must be at least $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater.

(e) Vessel liability. When contract performance involves use of vessels, the contracting officer must require, as determined by the agency, vessel collision liability and protection and indemnity liability insurance.

Award Type It is anticipated that this solicitation will result in Performance Based, Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) Requirements Contracts as best meets the needs of the Government to the lowest priced, responsive/responsible bidder. These contracts will have a one-year base period, which runs through May 14, 2027 and four one-year option period, which if exercised could extend contract performance through May 14, 2031. There is no guarantee that any options will be exercised by the Government. Submission of a bid for the base contract period constitutes a bid to perform in the option period(s), if exercised.

Evaluation and Basis for Award

EACH BIDDER SHALL IDENTIFY THE ZONE(S) FOR WHICH THEY WISH TO BE

CONSIDERED FOR AWARD (and complete the appropriate schedules that follow).

Contractors are to price the entire Ranger District for both: Part I- Services and Part II- Construction services. The contract shall provide BOTH services in the ranger district or will be determined NON-RESPONSIVE and not considered for award.

BIDDERS SHALL BE REGISTERED TO SAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 52.204-7 AND

RESPOND TO ALL INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED IN SECTION L. BIDDERS WHO FAIL TO

MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services is not applicable to this IFB. In lieu of this provision, quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR

14.306 based on the criteria listed below. Award will be made to the lowest price that is:

FAR 14.306-1 Responsive FAR 14.306-2 Responsible

Delivery Information F.O.B. destination, is requested as the F.O.B. point for all deliverables.

- All offers will be considered F.O.B. Destination unless F.O.B. origin is specified AND estimated shipping costs are included.

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Other Information

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): https://www.acquisition.gov/faroverhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025) FAR 52.212-1 is amended as follows:

General Instructions. Each of the parts shall be separate and complete so that evaluation of one may be accomplished independently from evaluation of the other. Bids submitted in response to this solicitation shall be furnished as specified below:

The bids must include the following:

a. SF-1449, Solicitation, Offer & Award.

b. Acknowledgement of solicitation amendments (if any). This can be accomplished by submitting the signed SF-30(s).

c. Attachment 001 Solicitation Terms and Conditions IFB

d. Attachment 002 Schedule B Service and Construction FILLABLE (for each District for consideration)

Schedule and Deadlines:

Site Visit: An organized site visit is not scheduled. Bidders 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.

Questions Deadline: 30 APR 2026. Questions shall be submitted via email to adam.doyle@usda.gov and cc: steven.alves@usda.gov, and are due no later than April 30th, 2026.

The subject line should read: 12445126B0013 QUESTION.

Bids Deadline: 05 MAY 2026 - 1300 CT. All bids shall be received by 1300 CT and emailed to adam.doyle@usda.gov cc: steven.alves@usda.gov. Subject Line: 12445126B0013 BID_Co. Name

Period for acceptance of offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

Period of Performance: Per Task Order, issued during one-year base period, which runs through May 14, 2027 and four one-year option periods, which if exercised could extend contract performance through May 14, 2031.

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The following provisions are applicable if checked:

☒ 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions

(Sep 2024) ☒52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality

Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017) ☒ 52.204-7 System for Award Management—Registration (Nov 2025) ☐

Alternate I (Nov 2025) to 52.204-7 ☐ 52.204-90 Offeror Identification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.207-6 Solicitation of Offers from Small Business Concerns and Small Business Teaming

Arrangements or Joint Ventures (Multiple-Award Contracts) (Aug 2024) ☐ 52.209-12 Certification Regarding Tax Matters (Oct 2025) ☐ 52.219-2 Equal Low Bids (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products (Feb 2021) ☐ 52.222-48 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment–Certification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards for Certain

Services-Certification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-56 Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan (Oct 2020) ☐ 52.222-56 Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan (Oct 2020) ☐ 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification (May 2008) ☐ 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022) ☐ 52.225-4 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-5 Construction Wage Requirements, Secondary Site of the Work (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.225-6 Trade Agreements-Certificate (Feb 2021) ☐ 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement- Construction Materials (May 2014)

☐ Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-10 ☐ 52.225-12 Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials under Trade

Agreements (May 2014) ☐ Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-12 ☐ Alternate II (Nov 2023) of 52.225-12

☐ 52.226-3 Disaster or Emergency Area Representation (Nov 2007) ☐ 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee (Sep 1996) ☒ 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation (Jul 2025) ☐ 52.216-31 Time and Materials/Labor Hour Proposal Requirements - Commercial Acquisition (Nov

2021) ☒ 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement - Construction Materials (May 2014) ☐ 52.225-12 Notice of Buy American Requirement - Construction Materials under Trade

Agreements (May 2014) ☐ 52.225-18 Place of Manufacture (Aug 2018) ☒ 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sep 2025) ☒52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Nov 2025) AGAR Provisions

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NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Ombudsman Program

The USDA is committed to issuing solicitations and awarding contracts in a fair and prompt manner.

The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to address protest issues within the agency, providing an alternative to costly and time-consuming litigation. Operating independently, OPAP offers relief comparable to that granted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns through USDA’s internal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process before pursuing external forums such as the GAO.

Concerns may be addressed informally or through a formal agency protest filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman.

Informal Forum with the Ombudsman

1. Initial Point of Contact: Interested parties who believe a specific USDA procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer.

2. Escalation: If the Contracting Officer is unable to address their concerns, interested parties are encouraged to contact the USDA Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process, the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Utilization of the informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a formal protest with the agency or other forums.

3. Required Information: To ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office, Contracting Officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable).

Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman

1. Effort to Resolve: Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open and frank discussions.

2. Independent Review: If the protester’s concerns remain unresolved, an Independent Review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest with either the Contracting Officer or, alternatively, with the Ombudsman under the OPAP program. Contract awards or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless justified in writing for urgent and compelling reasons or determined in writing to be in the best interest of the Government.

3. Resolution Timeline: The agency’s goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from the date of filing.

4. Required Information: Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.104(a)(3).

Failure to submit the required information may result in a delay or dismissal of the protest.

5. Timeliness: Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR 33.104.

6. Submission: Formal protests under the OPAP program should be submitted electronically to

SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer.

Election of Forum. By initiating a protest with the USDA, the protester agrees not to pursue the same matter with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or any other external forum while the agency protest is pending. If a protest is filed externally, the agency protest will be dismissed.

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2/4/6/8/10 607(01)** 5.6.4 CULVERT REPLACEMENT 36" DIA. ALUMINIZED CSP, 16 GA DBA 1 LF

5.6.3 CULVERT REPLACEMENT 24" DIA. ALUMINIZED CSP, 16 GA DBA 1 LF

2/4/6/8/10 607(01)** 5.6.2 CULVERT REPLACEMENT 18" DIA. ALUMINIZED CSP, 16 GA DBA 1 LF

2/4/6/8/10 607(01)**

5.6.1 CULVERT REPLACEMENT GOV. FURNISHED DBA 1 LF

2/4/6/8/10 21 5.8.1 Machine Placed Rock Rip Rap, Class II DBA 1 TON

2/4/6/8/10 607(01)**

2/4/6/8/10 415(01) Machine Placed Rip Rap Class III DBA 1 TON

Roadway Preparation DBA 1 CL Mile

2/4/6/8/10 29 6.2 Ditch Reconstruction DBA 1 CL Mile

2/4/6/8/10 212(02)

6.1 Slide Removal and Slump Repair DBA 1…