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FS RENTAL EQUIPMENT AND RENTAL EQUIPMENT WITH OPERATOR – Amended 8 Jan 2020 12467020R0002 – Amendment 1

Continuation of SF1449

BID SCHEDULE/SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

INTENT AND LOCATION OF CONTRACT:

The intent of this solicitation is to award multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for rental equipment and if required, an equipment operator. You will NOT be required to provide all items to be eligible for the resultant contract. Primary locations for performance will be on the USDA Forest Service, Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests and the Savannah River Site in South Carolina, National Forests in North Carolina, National Forests in Florida, National Forests in Alabama, Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests in Georgia, and Southern Research Stations in NC, SC, FL, AL, GA, and TN. Each location’s address has been identified below; you are NOT required to cover all areas to be eligible for the resultant contract but you are required to select the location(s) your company can cover. The Forest Service reserves the right to use this BPA for Job Corps locations in NC, SC, FL, AL, GA, and TN. See Attachments 2, Statement of Work, for additional information.

For equipment with an operator, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, transportation, and incidentals necessary to perform the services as annotated in the Statement of Work in accordance with the terms, specifications, and provisions of this solicitation and resultant BPA. All supplies used for this BPA will be in accordance with the Sustainable Acquisition Policy (FAR 23.1) and Environmentally Preferable Products and Services (FAR 23.7), as applicable.

The resultant BPA will be a base plus four option years. The period of performance is found in Attachment 1, Statement of Work.

Block 27: The full text of a clause or provision may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov or http://farsite.hill.af.mil/, and http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html IMPORTANT NOTE: PROPOSALS ARE DUE 28 January 2020 AT 12:00 PM EST AND MAY BE EMAILED OR MAILED TO):

EMAILED (preferred) TO KELLY.B.UPDEGRAFF@USDA.GOV

OR

MAILED TO:

USDA FOREST SERVICE

4931 Broad River Road

Columbia, SC 29212

ATTN: KELLY B. UPDEGRAFF

PRE-BID SITE VISIT: To be determined per BPA Call.

All questions must be submitted in writing to Mr. Kelly B. Updegraff, kbupdegraff@fs.fed.us. To allow for an appropriate response, submit your questions no later than noon on 21 January 2020. Questions received after this deadline may not be answered.

CONTRACTORS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS (proposals may be deemed unresponsive if these documents are not provided at the time proposals are due):

1) SF 1449 – must be signed and dates

2) CONTRACTOR INFORMATION AND LOCATIONS (immediately below)

3) ATTACHMENT 3: RELEVANT EXPERIENCE QUESTIONNAIRE

4) AMENDMENTS (AS APPLICABLE)

CONTRACTOR INFORMATION (Contractor must be active in SAM at www.sam.gov at the time of award to be eligible for this contract as prescribed in FAR 52.204-7).

COMPANY NAME: _________________________________________________

TAX ID: ___________________________________ DUNS/CAGE: _____________________________

POINT OF CONTACT(S): ________________________________________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________

OFFICE PHONE #: _____________________________

CELL #: _____________________________

FAX #: _______________________________

1) IS YOUR COMPANY ABLE TO PROVIDE AN EQUIPMENT OPERATOR IF ONE IS REQUESTED? YES NO

2) MARK EACH LOCATION YOUR COMPANY IS ABLE PROVIDE RENTAL EQUIPMENT AND/OR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR. YOUR COMPANY IS NOT REQUIRED TO COVER ALL LOCATIONS. DO NOT SELECT A LOCATION YOUR COMPANY CANNOT COVER. THE FOREST SERVICE MAY USE THIS BPA OUTSIDE THE ADDRESSES AND COUNTIES LISTED BELOW. SEE ATTACHMENT 1 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Locations in South Carolina:

[ ] Forest Supervisor’s Office - SC [ ] Andrew Pickens Ranger District [ ] Francis Marion Ranger District

4931 Broad River Road

112 Andrew Pickens Circle

2967 Steed Creek Road

Columbia, SC 29212

Mt. Rest, SC 29664

Huger, SC 29450

Lexington County

Oconee County

Charleston & Berkeley Counties

[ ] Enoree Ranger District

[ ] Long Cane Ranger District

[ ] Savannah River Site* 20 Work Center Road

810 Buncombe Street

PO Box 700

Whitmire, SC 29178

Edgefield, SC 29924

New Ellenton, SC 29809

Newberry, Union, Chester, Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Aiken, Barnwell, and Allendale

Laurens, & Fairfield Counties

McCormic, & Saluda Counties

Counties

*Savannah River Site: The Savannah River Site is a Department of Energy secured facility and entry requirements for workers is very stringent. More information can be found at: https://www.srs.gov/general/srs-home.html.

Locations of performance in North Carolina:

[ ] Forest Supervisor’s Office - NC [ ] Appalachian Ranger District

[ ] Cheoah Ranger District

160 Zillicoa St, Suite A

632 Manor Road

1070 Massey Branch Road

Asheville, NC 28801

Mars Hill, NC 28754

Robbinsonville, NC 28771

Buncombe County

Madison County

Graham and Swain Counties

[ ] Nantahala Ranger District

[ ] Tusquitee Ranger District

[ ] Grandfather Ranger

90 Sloan Road

123 Woodland Drive

109 Lawing Drive

Franklin, NC 28734

Murphy, NC 28906

Nebo, NC 28761

Macon, Jackson, and Swain Counties Cherokee and Clay Counties

McDowell and Buncombe Counties

[ ] Pisgah Ranger District

[ ] Uwharrie Ranger District

[ ] Croatan Ranger District

1600 Pisgah Highway

789 NC 24/27 East

141 E. Fisher Avenue

Pisgah Forest, NC 28768

Troy, NC 27371

New Bern, NC 28560

Transylvania, Buncombe, Haywood Montgomery, Davidson, and Craven, Carteret, and Jones Counties

Avery, Mitchell, Yancey, and Randolph Counties

Madison Counties

Locations of performance in Florida:

[ ] Forest Supervisor’s Office – FL [ ] Apalachicola Ranger District

[ ] Wakulla Ranger District 325 John Knox Road, Suite F-100

11152 NW SR 20

57 Taff Drive Tallahassee, FL 32303

Bristol, FL 3221

Crawfordville, FL 32327 Leon County

Franklin, Leon, and Liberty Counties Wakulla County [ ] Seminole Ranger District

[ ] Lake George Ranger District

[ ] Osceola National Forest

40929 SR 19

17147 E SR 40

24874 US 90

Umatilla, FL 32784

Silver Springs, FL 34488

Olustee, FL 32072 Seminole County

Marion County

Baker and Columbia Counties Locations of performance in Tennessee:

[ ] Forest Supervisor’s Office – TN [ ] Unaka Ranger District

[ ] Ocoee Ranger District 2800 N. Ocoee St

4900 Asheville Highway

3171 Highway 64 Cleveland, TN 37312

Greeneville, TN 37743

Benton, TN 37303 Bradley County

Cocke, Greene, Washington, Polk County

Carter, and Unicoi Counties [ ] Tellico Ranger District

[ ] Watauga Ranger District

250 Ranger Station Road

4400 Unicoi Drive

Tellico Plains, TN 37385

Unicoi, TN 37692

Monroe County

Sullivan and Johnson Counties Locations of performance in Alabama:

[ ] Forest Supervisor’s Office – AL [ ] Oakmulgee Ranger District

[ ] Bankhead National Forest

2946 Chestnut Street

9901 Highway 5

1070 Highway 33

Montgomery, AL 36107-3010

Brent, AL 35034

Double Springs, AL 35553

Montgomery County

Hale and Bibb Counties

Winston County

[ ] Tuskegee National Forest

[ ] Talladega Ranger District

[ ] Shoal Creek Ranger District

125 National Forest, Forest Road 949 1001 North Street, Hwy 21 North 45 Highway 281

Tuskegee, AL 36083

Talladega, AL 35160

Heflin, AL 36264

Macon County

Clay County

Cleburne County

[ ] Conecuh Ranger District

24481 AL Highway 55

Andalusia, AL 36420

Covington County

Locations of performance in Georgia:

[ ] Forest Supervisor’s Office – GA [ ] Blue Ridge Ranger District

[ ] Chattooga River Ranger District

1755 Cleveland Hwy

2042 Hwy 515 West

9975 Hwy 441

Gainesville, GA 30501

Blairsville, GA 30512

Lakemont, GA 30552

Hall County

Union County

Rabun County

[ ] Conasauga Ranger District

[ ] Oconee Ranger District

3941 Hwy 76

1199 Madison Road

Chatsworth, GA 30705

Eatonton, GA 31024

Murray County

Putnam County

Locations of performance for Southern Research Stations (SRS):

[ ] SRS Headquarters

[ ] Bent Creek Experimental Forest [ ] Raleigh/RTP 200 W. T. Weaver Blvd

1577 Brevard Road

PO Box 12254 Asheville, NC 28804

Asheville, NC 28806

RTP, NC 27709

Wake County [ ] Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory [ ] Univ. of Georgia

[ ] Clemson University

3160 Coweeta Lab Road

320 Green Street

233 Lehotsky Hall

Otto, NC 28763

Athens, GA 30602

Clemson, SC 29634

Macon County

Clarke County

Pickens County [ ] Center for Forested Wetlands Research [ ] Integrating Human and Nature Systems [ ] Forest Operations Research 3734 Highway 402

2306 Mowry Road

521 Devall Dr Cordesville, SC 29434

Gainesville, FL 32611

Auburn, AL 36849 Berkeley County

Alachua County

Lee County [ ] Forest Inventory and Analysis

[ ] Escambia Experimental Forest

[ ] Hitchiti Experimental Forest

4700 Old Kingston Pike

7 miles south of Brewton, AL

65 miles southwest of Athens, GA

Knoxville, TN 37919

Escambia County

Jones County

Knox County Unable to cover all locations or do all the work listed: Respondents shall submit locations that their company can cover with their proposal. Not being able to cover all locations or provide all equipment listed will not preclude you from being a potential awardee for this BPA.

Extra information:

Department of Labor Wage Determinations will be provided with each BPA Call if applicable.

SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

AGAR 452.211-72 STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS (FEB 1988)

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced below.

AGAR 452.211-73 ATTACHMENTS TO STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS (FEB 1988)

The Attachments listed below are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK:

See Attachment 1 –Statement of Work (SOW)

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1)

52.246-2

Inspection of Supplies – Fixed-Price (AUG 1996)

52.246-4

Inspection of Services – Fixed-Price (AUG 1996)

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor is required to adhere to all requirements and Standard and Special Specifications in the contract.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

See Attachment 1 – Statement of Work

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

CONTRACTING OFFICER

a. The Contracting Officer (CO) responsible for award of this contract:

Mr. Kelly B. Updegraff

USDA Forest Service 4931 Broad River Road Columbia, SC 29212

(803) 561-4093 email: kelly.b.updegraff@usda.gov

b. The Contracting Officer (CO) responsible for administration of this contract: same as above

c. A Contracting Officer means a person with the authority to enter into, administer and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings. The Contracting Officer signs all contractual documents, approves and signs all modification to contracts, processes and approves payment request, reviews and make final decisions on contractual discrepancies, and administers the contract. The CO will also be responsible for the day-to-day monitoring of the contractor’s performance in the areas of contract compliance, contract administration, cost control, and property control; reviewing the COR’s assessment of the contractor’s performance; and resolving all differences between the COR’s version and the contractor’s version. The Contracting Officer is the only authorized individual to make changes to the contract.

CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE(S) – LIAISON

a. Contracting Officer’s Representative(s) (COR) and/or Government Technical Monitor will be designated in writing at the time of contract award. A copy of the designation will be furnished to the Contractor.

b. The COR will act as liaison between the USDA Forest Service herein referred to as “FS” and the Contractor(s), and, when necessary, will provide technical direction to the Contractor(s). The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and is responsible for monitoring, assessing, recording, and reporting on the technical performance of the contractor. The COR, however, is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the contract, make decisions concerning disputes arising under the contract, or resolve differing site condition matters. Neither the presence nor absence of a government representative shall relieve the Contractor(s) of his/her/their responsibilities under the contract.

c. The Contracting Officer for this contract should be informed as soon as possible of any actions or inaction’s by the Contractor or the Government which could change any of the terms, conditions, or completion time stated in the contract. On all matters pertaining to contract terms, the Contractor must communicate with the Contracting Officer.

d. Whenever, in the opinion of the Contractor, the COR requests effort outside the scope of the Contract, the Contractor should advise the Contracting Officer immediately.

CONTRACTOR OBLIGATION:

Contractor shall provide personnel who are trained and competent to accomplish the work on this contract in a manner consistent with the highest professional standards of the industry. Contractors are required to stay in communication with the designated Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at all times.

On all matters that pertain to the contract terms, the Contractor shall communicate, in writing, with the Contracting Officer. Whenever, in the opinion of the Contractor, the COR requests are outside the scope of the contract, the Contractor should so advise the COR and CO immediately. Buying and using material or performing any services not listed in this contract without proper contractual modification by the Contracting Officer could result in nonpayment of these services and shall result in the Contractor performing those services at their own expense.

GOVERNMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE

The Government will monitor supplies to ensure that the Contractor is providing quality material to meet the performance standards. Visual observation and physical checks will be used. The Government reserves the right, if deemed necessary, to reject equipment deemed unsatisfactory for this contract.

Government inspections will be documented and placed in the COR’s file. If the employee’s supplies do not meet the the standards as outlined in this contract, a Notice of Non-Compliance will be issued to the Contractor. The CO may issue other cure notices if suppliers are not being provided in a timely manner or does not comply with contract specifications.

Government inspections are for the sole benefit of the Government and do not-

1) Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for providing adequate quality control measures;

2) Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for damage to or loss of the material before acceptance;

3) Constitute or imply acceptance; or

4) Affect the continuing rights of the Government after acceptance of the services.

Inspection of the supplies and services under this contract shall be made by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or the designated Government Technical Monitor as the work progresses and at such intervals as are necessary to insure compliance with the contract specifications and provisions. If the services are not acceptable by the COR, the contractor shall perform said services to the satisfaction of the COR in accordance to this contract at no cost to the government. Upon acceptance by the COR, the contractor may submit their invoice in the IPP system.

CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

The Contractor is to ensure the material and the quality of work is in accordance with this contract. Subcontracting work is not an excuse for substandard performance. The Contractor will have measures in place to ensure services are performed to the Statement of Work in this contract. The Contractor is to communicate with the CO and COR as needed and shall be available to meet the CO and/or COR within a reasonable timeframe when requested.

Performance Evaluations

Performance will be measured by scheduled and random observation to assure that all contract requirements are being met.

Negative performance will result in rework at no additional cost to the Government. If rework is not possible or does not occur, deductions may be withheld from invoice(s).

TECHNICAL DIRECTION

The performance of work required herein shall be subject to the technical direction and inspection of the COR. As used herein, “technical direction” is direction to the Contractor(s), which requires pursuit of certain lines of inquiry, filling in details or otherwise serving to accomplish the contract or task order specifications. The technical direction, to be valid:

a) Must be issued in writing consistent with the general scope of the work set forth in the contract;

b) May not constitute a new assignment of work or changes to the expressed terms, conditions, or specifications incorporated into this contract or any task orders issued by the CO or ACOs;

c) Shall not constitute a basis for extension of the contract / task order delivery schedule(s)

Nothing contained in this part authorizes the Contractor(s) to incur costs in excess of the contract price or other limitations of funds set forth in the contract due to extra work performed in response to informal directions, suggestions, or instructions (oral or written) given by representatives of the CO, unless prior to commencing such work, the Contractor(s): 1) directly notifies the CO; 2) requests a formal contract modification; and 3) receives written authorization to proceed from the CO.

MEETINGS

The Contractor(s) shall be available to meet with the CO, COR and/or Inspector upon request. Meetings will be scheduled by the CO with timely notification to the Contractor(s).

INVOICING:

The Contractor may invoice after services have been accepted by the Government. The Contractor shall submit invoices and any applicable information to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for approval and processing via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Contractors must sign up in IPP prior to submitting an invoice at www.IPP.gov. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to invoice using IPP. Invoices are paid on a Net 30 day basis from the date a proper invoice is received.

If the Contractor has an existing IPP user name and password from any federal agency that uses IPP, the Contractor must use these to log into IPP and submit an invoice. If the Contractor has never had an IPP user name or password, upon signing this contract, USDA will email the user name and the Dept. of Treasury will email the password. The COR and/or CO may be able to provide assistance with submitting an invoice in IPP after the user name and password have been provided.

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):

https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar https://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/docs/AGAR_Updated_5May2016.pdf

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1)

52.202-1

Definitions (NOV 2013)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

(APR 2014)

52.204-9

Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011)

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014)

52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (JUN 2016)

52.222-1 Notice to the Government of Labor Disputes (FEB 1997)

52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (SEP 2013)

52.223-6 Drug Free Workplace (MAY 2001)

52.232-1 Payments (APR 1984)

52.232-16 Progress Payments (APR 2012)

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014)

52.232-25 Prompt Payment (JAN 2017)

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013)

52.233-1

Disputes (MAY 2014)

52.242-2

Production Progress Reports (APR 1991)

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (AUG 1989)

52.243-1 ALT 1

Changes – Fixed Price (AUG 1987) ALT 1(APR 1984)

52.249-4

Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services) (Short Form) (APR 1984)

52.249-8

Default (Fixed Price Supply and Service) (APR 1984)

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items.

As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4), insert the following clause:

Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (OCT 2019)

(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).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2019) (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. 3805 note)).

(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.]

_X_ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), 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 (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

_X_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2016) (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).

_X_ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

_X_ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (10) [Reserved].

__ (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-3.

_X_ (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2011) of 52.219-4.

__ (13) [Reserved]

__ (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).

__ (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

_X_ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2017) (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 (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

__ (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 (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657 f).

_X_ (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (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 (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

_X_ (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

_X_ (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2018) (E.O. 13126).

_X_ (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

_X_ (28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O. 11246).

_X_ (29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015)(38 U.S.C. 4212).

_X_ (30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

_X_ (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

_X_ (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

_X_ (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

_X_ (34) 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.)

__ (35)(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.)

__ (36) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (37) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (38)(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.

__ (39)(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.

__ (40) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

__ (41)(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.

_X_ (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513).

__ (43) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (44) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (45)(i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

__ (46) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (47)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) (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, 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) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (48) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Oct 2019) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_X_ (49) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (50) 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).

__ (51) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (52) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (53) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

__ (54) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

_X_ (55) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (56) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (57) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (58) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (59) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(12)).

__ (60)(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.

(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) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014)(E.O. 13495).

_X_ (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_X_ (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_X_ (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (5) 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).

__ (6) 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).

__ (7) 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).

_X_ (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

_X_ (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

__ (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (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, 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 (Oct 2015) (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 2019) (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 $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(vi) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

(vii) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(viii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2015) (E.O.11246).

(ix) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C.4212).

(x) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C.793).

(xi) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C.4212)

(xii) 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. (xiii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiv) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) (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).

(xv) 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).

(xvi) 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).

(xvii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E.O. 12989).

(xviii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

(xix) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(xx) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a). (B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xxi) 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).

(xxii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxiii) 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.

Alternate I (Feb 2000). As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4)(i), delete paragraph (d) from the basic clause, redesignate paragraph (e) as paragraph (d), and revise the reference to “paragraphs (a), (b), (c), or (d) of this clause” in the redesignated paragraph (d) to read “paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of this clause.”

Alternate II (Aug 2019). As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4)(ii), substitute the following paragraphs (d)(1) and (e)(1) for paragraphs (d)(1) and (e)(1) of the basic clause as follows:

(d)(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, an appropriate Inspector General appointed under section 3 or 8G of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.), or an authorized representative of either of the foregoing officials shall have access to and right to—

(i) Examine any of the Contractor’s or any subcontractors’ records that pertain to, and involve transactions relating to, this contract; and

(ii) Interview any officer or employee regarding such transactions.

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c), of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause in a subcontract for commercial items, other than—

(i) Paragraph (d) of this clause. This paragraph flows down to all subcontracts, except the authority of the Inspector General under paragraph (d)(1)(ii) does not flow down; and

(ii) Those clauses listed in this paragraph (e)(1). Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(A) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(B) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5).

(C) 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).

(D) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2019) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(E) 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 $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(F) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(G) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(H) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(I) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(J) 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.

(K) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C.chapter 67).

(L) ___(1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78and E.O 13627). ___(2) Alternate I (Mar2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(M) 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).

(N) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(O) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (Executive Order 12989).

(P) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

(Q) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(R)(1) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a). (2) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(S) 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).

(T) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(U) 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 .

52.216-18 Ordering. (OCT 1995)

(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 _1 February 2020 or date of award, whichever is later_ through __31 January 2021______ [insert dates].

(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) If mailed, a delivery order or task order is considered “issued” when the Government deposits the order in the mail. Orders may be issued orally, by facsimile, or by electronic commerce methods only if authorized in the Schedule.

OPTION PERIODS:

If the option periods are exercised by the Government, orders will be issued during the following periods of performance:

Option Year 1:

1 February 2021 through 31 January 2022

Option Year 2:

1 February 2022 through 31 January 2023

Option Year 3:

1 February 2023 through 31 January 2024

Option Year 4:

1 February 2024 through 31 January 2025

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 $0.00 [BPA], 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 _$250,000.00___ [insert dollar figure or quantity];

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of __$5,000,000.00____________ [insert dollar figure or quantity]; or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 30 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 __10__ 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.

52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity. (OCT 1995)

(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the “maximum.” The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the “minimum.”

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) 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 __120 days__ [insert date].

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 15 calendar days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 calendar days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

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

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 60 months.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

1. The Contracting Officer will issue the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Designation Letter and Department of Labor (DoL) Wage Determination for this BPA at the time of the Call. This COR Designation Letter and DoL Wage Determination shall apply to all orders issued under each individual Call.

2. The COR will be the day-to-day contact for matters pertaining to the awarded contract and will provide assistance to the Forest Service personnel.

ORDERING PROCEDURES

1. The CO will issue a written Request for Proposal that may include:

a. Schedule of Items

b. Statement of Work

c. The Period of Performance

d. Map and/or coordinates of delivery/work

e. Department of Labor Wage Determination, as applicable

2. The CO reserves the right to:

a. Award to one contractor if the independent government estimate is less than $2,500.00.

b. Compete a project among three Awardees, without solicitation or discussion with all Awardees, if the independent government estimate is between $2,500.00 and less than $25,000.00. The government reserves the right to award without discussion.

c. Compete a project among all Awardees if the independent government estimate is greater than $25,000.00. The government reserves the right to award without discussion.

3. The Contractors will be provided a number of days to review the package and submit pricing. The Government is not obligated to accept prices and may resolicit the requirement outside this BPA.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Government reserves the right to award additional BPAs from this solicitation for the duration of the BPA term. During the 5-year term of the contract, the Contracting Officer may determine a need to reduce or augment the original pool of awarded contracts for a variety of reasons.

Off-Boarding: Contractors Option may not be exercised for performance issues, unrealistic pricing, not being active in SAM, or at the discretion of the Contracting Officer without discussions outside the 30 day notification.

On-Boarding: The Government reserves the right to solicit for a limited number of additional contractors to be included in this multiple-award contract at any time. The solicitation, term and conditions, and source selection procedures will be the same as under this original solicitation. Any new awardees will compete with the existing or remaining contractors for all subsequent BPA Calls. The period of performance for the new awardees will not exceed the overall maximum term of the original BPA, including options.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS OR OTHER ATTACHMENTS

1. ATTACHMENT 1 – Statement of Work

2. ATTACHMENT 2 – Historical Equipment Rental Information

3. ATTACHMENT 3 – Relevant Experience Questionnaire

REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF BIDDERS

The Solicitation Provisions are for solicitation purposes only. They will be physically removed from any resultant award, but will be deemed to be incorporated by reference in the award.

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer.