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This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and procedures of FAR Subpart 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-05 effective 10 March 2021.

This combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) with solicitation number 127EAT-21-R-0018. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small businesses.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this solicitation is 561720 Janitorial Services. Small Business Size Standard is $19.5M.

The Angeles National Forest has a requirement to secure janitorial services for Angeles National Forest Supervisor’s Office & San Gabriel Mountains National Monument District Office.

The date and time for receipt of offers is NLT 30 Jul 2021. 3:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time).

Email proposals to Daniel.lara@usda.gov.

Questions or Request for Information (RFI) concerning this solicitation must be submitted by email to Daniel Lara (Daniel.lara@usda.gov) no later than 21 Jan 2021 by 03:00 PM (PST) Refer to Section L and M for complete proposal submission instructions and proposal evaluation.

Contractors must be registered in the SAM database in order to receive a contract award from any USDA Forest Service activity. Prospective offerors must be registered in SAM prior to award. Lack of registration in the SAM will render an offeror ineligible for award. SAM information at www.sam.gov. Offerors may complete Representations and Certifications online via SAM at www.sam.gov. Ensure DUNS and CAGE Code numbers are provided with the proposal. DUNS at www.dnb.com. Offerors shall have and shall maintain an active registration in the SAM database to be eligible for a Government contract award. If at the time of award an Offeror is not actively and successfully registered in the SAM database, the Government reserves the right to award to the next prospective offeror.

Interested parties are hereby notified that the solicitation is available exclusively on the Contract Opportunities website. https://sam.gov.

The solicitation, attachments, and amendments (if any) will be published for viewing, printing, and downloading from the Contract Opportunities website only. It is the potential offeror's responsibility to monitor Contract Opportunities for the release of amendments, changes, or other information pertaining to the solicitation. No hardcopy/paper versions of the solicitation or amendments will be distributed.

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Angeles National Forest Supervisor's Office & San Gabriel Mountains National Monument District Office Janitorial Services Period of Performance: 10/01/2021 to 09/30/2022

Janitorial services for the Angeles National Forest, Supervisor's Office, training center, radio shop and engine station office located at 701 N. Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia, Ca. 91006

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0002 Janitorial services for the San Gabriel Mountains 12 MO

National Monument, District Office located at 110

N. Wabash Ave., Glendora, Ca. 91741

1001 Janitorial services for the Angeles National 12 MO

Forest, Supervisor's Office, training center, radio shop and engine station office located at

701 N. Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia, Ca. 91006

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Period of Performance: 10/01/2022 to 09/30/2023

1002 Janitorial services for the San Gabriel Mountains 12 MO

National Monument, District Office located at 110

N. Wabash Ave., Glendora, Ca. 91741

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Period of Performance: 10/01/2022 to 09/30/2023

2001 Janitorial services for the Angeles National 12 MO

Forest, Supervisor's Office, training center, radio shop and engine station office located at

701 N. Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia, Ca. 91006

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 10/01/2023 to 09/30/2024

2002 Janitorial services for the San Gabriel Mountains 12 MO

National Monument, District Office located at 110

N. Wabash Ave., Glendora, Ca. 91741

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3001 Janitorial services for the Angeles National 12 MO

Forest, Supervisor's Office, training center, radio shop and engine station office located at

701 N. Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia, Ca. 91006

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Period of Performance: 10/01/2024 to 09/30/2025

3002 Janitorial services for the San Gabriel Mountains 12 MO

National Monument, District Office located at 110

N. Wabash Ave., Glendora, Ca. 91741

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Period of Performance: 10/01/2024 to 09/30/2025

4001 Janitorial services for the Angeles National 12 MO

Forest, Supervisor's Office, training center, radio shop and engine station office located at

701 N. Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia, Ca. 91006

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 10/01/2025 to 09/30/2026

4002 Janitorial services for the San Gabriel Mountains 12 MO

National Monument, District Office located at 110

N. Wabash Ave., Glendora, Ca. 91741

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 10/01/2025 to 09/30/2026

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Janitorial and Cleaning Services Agreement USDA – Forest Service, Angeles National Forest

Supervisor’s Office & San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, District Office

DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS / WORK STATEMENT

1. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

1-1 SCOPE OF THE CONTRACT

The purpose of this contract is to provide Janitorial Services for the Angeles National Forest, Supervisor’s Office (hereinafter to be referred to as SO) and the San Gabriel River Ranger District Office (hereinafter to be referred to as DO). The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and supervision necessary to complete the services.

The SO is located at 701 N. Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia, CA. The SO includes the main office building, the training center, the radio shop, and the engine office. The SO main office building contains approximately 20,000 gross square feet of space, including a reception area, individual numbered office/work areas, four restrooms and two conference rooms. The training center is approximately 8493 square feet. The radio shop is approximately 957 square feet and the engine office is approximately 1,000 square feet.

The DO is located at 110 N. Wabash Ave., Glendora, CA and is approximately 4,000 square feet.

1-2 PREWORK CONFERENCE

Prior to commencement of work, a meeting may be requested by the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and other Forest Service Representatives who may be involved in the administration of this contract. Any meeting would be held, at a time and place mutually agreeable to the Contractor and the Contracting Officer, to discuss the work schedule and to familiarize both parties with the responsibilities of each under this contract.

1-3 CONTRACTOR’S PERSONNEL

The Contractor shall furnish a list of the names of all employees who may be assigned to work under this contract. This list shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer’s Representative at least 1 week prior to starting work. The list of employee names shall be kept current during the period of this contract, with changes being provided to the Contracting Officer’s Representative prior to commencement of work. All employees will be required to have a background investigation completed with fingerprints to obtain a lincpass prior to starting work.

1-4 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED MATERIALS AND SERVICES

The Contractor shall provide everything including, but not limited to all cleaning equipment, cleaning supplies, transportation, labor, and supervision necessary to complete the project.

1-5 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Government shall provide:

Such outlets that exist for water and electrical power to operate equipment and perform those services as are required under this contract.

A visitor pass to various buildings and grounds to perform work. Any loss or loss of control of the pass shall be reported to the COR within 2 hours of discovery of such loss or loss of control.

The Government shall furnish the following materials, supplies, and storage area.

a. Bulk commercial trash disposal recycling bins.

b. Liquid hand soaps

c. Paper hand towels

d. Toilet tissue

e. Paper toilet seat covers

f. Small and large plastic garbage bags

g. Closet area for Contractor’s use to store Contractor owned materials and supplies.

h. A list of dates representing Federal Government observed holidays.

Supplies and materials shall be used only in performance of this contract.

1-6 STORAGE AREAS

a. SO: A storage closet with cart and sink is available in the main building, accessible from the hallway, center of the building next to the men’s restroom.

b. DO: A storage closet with cart is available in the supply room in the administrative office.

1-7 SECURITY OF PREMISES

The contractor is required to secure buildings upon completion of work and may be held responsible by the Government for any losses incurred by a failure to do so:

c. The contractor shall take the necessary precautions to close exterior doors and windows open upon entry to, during performance of services and/or exiting from the building.

d. The contractor shall place an “Out of Order” sign on any plugged toilets, sinks or drinking fountains and report it to the COR.

e. Locked and or Non-Serviced Rooms: Some rooms in the building are locked for administrative reasons. These rooms will not require services unless unlocked at contractor’s request.

1-5 ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Any additional services not included in the scope and description of this contract shall be provided for under a separate agreement.

1-6 WORK PERFORMANCE AND EMPLOYEE CONDUCT

General:

All work performed under this contract shall be performed in a skillful and professional manner. The Contracting Office may, in writing, require the Contractor to remove from the work any employee the Contracting Officer deems, incompetent, careless, or otherwise objectionable, or for theft, possession and/or removal of materials, supplies, equipment, or any Government-owned property.

The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of employee competency, conduct appearance and integrity.

The Contractor shall not disturb papers on desks, open desk drawers, or cabinets, or use telephones or office equipment provided for official Government use.

The Contractor will not be allowed to have any persons (family members or otherwise) under the age of 16 years on the premises to either work or accompany the Contractor or his/her employees during performance of the contract.

Specific Conduct:

The following restriction apply to the Contractor and his/her employees:

a. Smoking: The SO and DO are non-smoking buildings. The Contractor shall not smoke inside the building.

b. Gambling: The Contractor shall not participate in games for money or personal property while on Government property.

c. Alcoholic Beverages and Narcotics: The Contractor shall not be under the influence of, use, or be in possession of any narcotic rug, hallucinogenic, marijuana, barbiturate, amphetamine, or alcohol while entering on or on Government property.

d. Soliciting or Vending: The Contractor shall not solicit or sell any items while on Government property.

e. Firearms: The Contractor shall not be in possession of any firearms while on Government property.

2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

2-1 SCHEDULE OF WORK

No services shall be performed on weekends or State-Government observed holidays.

Services will be performed after 8:00 am and shall be completed by 4:30 pm in all buildings.

Within 10 working days of the commencement of work under this contract, a plan of work shall be provided to the Government by the Contractor identifying dates and times when all Quarterly, Semi-annual, and Annual Services are scheduled to be performed.

2-1.1 Daily Services

Daily services shall be performed Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (3 times) each week at the SO and Tuesday and Friday (2 times) at the DO.

2-1.2 Weekly Services

Weekly services may be performed concurrently with daily services but not less than 5, or more than 8 calendar days apart.

2-1.3 Quarterly Services

Quarterly services shall be performed not less than 80 not no more than 100 calendar days apart.

2-2 SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED

The Contractor shall submit a supply requisition to the COR whenever the contractor estimates that no more than a 2-week (14 calendar days) supply of any Government furnished item exists.

The Contractor will not be required to clean those offices/rooms to which they do not have access. However, the Contractor shall check all doors each time service is scheduled and will be responsible for cleaning, to specifications, those rooms when access is enabled.

2-2.1 Daily Services At the completion of each day’s work all areas:

a. Hard surfaced floors shall appear polished, and shall be free of dirt, dust, debris and spots and stains.

b. All surfaces shall be free of dirt, dust, cobwebs, spots, and stains, including, but not limited to:

1) Furniture

2) File Cabinets

3) Window and other exposed ledges

4) Computer equipment, including areas around and behind display monitors and all office equipment.

c. Front door glass shall appear free of dust, dirt, streaks, smudges, and spots both inside and out.

d. Display cases and all counter tops shall appear clean and polished, free from dust, smudges, and debris.

e. Doors, door handles, and door casings shall be free of handprints, dirt, and other marks.

f. Waste containers shall be free of odors. Liners shall be in place and appear free of liquids, stains, or debris.

g. Chairs shall appear to be free of dust, debris, and stains.

h. Vents on doors shall appear clean and free of dust and cobwebs.

i. All wastebaskets, chairs, tables, and like objects shall be returned to the location where found after cleaning.

Rest rooms:

a. Floors, as the result of mopping, shall appear to be clean and be disinfected with no water left standing.

b. Mirrors, containers, and fixtures will be clean, and polished.

c. Replenish toilet tissue, paper towels and hand soaps such that adequate supplies exist sufficient to last until the next service. Ensure that dispenser’s function properly and that dispensers are not overfilled.

d. Wash basins, toilet bowls and urinals shall be sanitized, free of hair, dirt, debris, and otherwise have a clean and polished appearance.

e. Toilet seats, bowls, and urinals shall be sanitized and free of fecal matter, hair and have a clean and polished appearance on both the top and undersides.

f. Toilet and urinal stalls will be free of dirt, scuffmarks, and cobwebs.

Hallways:

a. Drinking fountain shall appear clean and polished with no water spots or hand prints visible.

Kitchens & Kitchenettes:

a. Drinking fountain shall appear clean and polished with no water spots or hand prints visible.

b. Surfaced shall be polished and free of dirt, debris, and stains.

2-2.2 Weekly Services

At the completion of each Weekly Service, All areas:

a. Floors shall display a buffed appearance.

b. Carpets shall be vacuumed and be free of dirt, dust, and debris.

c. All wastebasket liners will be new.

d. Faucets, chrome handles, doorknobs, and other exposed metal fixtures shall have a bright clean polished appearance.

e. Office machines, including computer monitors and the horizontal surfaces around them shall be free of dust and grime.

f. Corners of rooms and other surfaces where vertical and horizontal surfaces meet shall appear free of dirt cobwebs and debris.

g. All green and blue recycle bins will be emptied accordingly.

Rest Rooms:

a. Floors shall appear scrubbed and shall have been disinfected, with all dirt and debris removed between tiles and where corners and walls/stalls meet floors.

Kitchen and Kitchenettes:

a. Microwave, refrigerators, and other appliances shall be free of dirt, marks and have a polished appearance.

b. Counter tops, cabinet faces shall be free of dust, dirt, marks, handprints, and cobwebs.

2-2.3 Quarterly Services This period will be used to conduct the heavy work necessary to achieve and maintain the clean and spotless appearance of those areas including, but not limited to the lobby, rest rooms, kitchens, and kitchenettes.

All outside windows shall be free of water spots, dirt, and the glass shall have a polished look. Window casings, both inside and out will be free of dirt, dust, and other debris.

2-2.4 Semi-annual Services Upon the completion of the semi-annual service, all areas:

a. Door frames will appear clean and polished.

b. Baseboards, moldings, and other surfaces where vertical surfaces meet the floors shall be free of visible dirt and wax buildup.

c. Strip completely, scrub wax, and buff any hard-surfaced floors. Eliminate any grime and wax buildup on the molding leaving a clean, fresh waxed and polished appearance.

d. All inside windows glass shall be cleaned and have a polished appearance with no dust, dirt, grime, or other debris detectable around the window casings.

e. All carpets shall be first spot treated, then completely steam cleaned, or shampooed. After carpet has dried, it shall be treated with a stain prevention chemical equivalent to Scotch Guard in its protective characteristics such that spilled liquids do not soak in. Upon completion, carpet shall appear clean, fresh and without visible stains.

Section D Packaging and Marking

N/A

Section E Inspection and Acceptance

Inspection (Government’s Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan)

The Government will visually inspect the Contractor’s performance on a random basis or after receipt of complaint from building employee(s) under this contract to ensure compliance with contract guidelines.

The COR will record inspection observations, deficiencies will be documented with a written inspection report provided to the Contractor. When unacceptable performance is observed, the COR will meet with the Contractor’s on-site supervisor to review the inspection report and ensure that the Contractor understands the unacceptable services. The preferred method to resolve deficiencies is to allow re-performance to correct the deficiencies. The Contractor shall be provided with the opportunity to correct substandard performance within one business day. When substandard performance is not corrected within the specified timeframe or the Contractor refuses to re-perform the service, the unsatisfactory service is logged as a deficiency. Deductions from payment may result from deficient services.

FAR 52.246-4 Inspection of Services—Fixed-Price. (AUG 1996)

Section F Deliveries/Performance

Base 10/1/2021 – 9/30/2022 plus 4 possible option years.

Section G Contract Administration Data

Contracting Officer: Daniel Lara Technical POC/COR: Theresa De La Torre

AUTHORITY TO REPRESENT THE CONTRACTOR

The contractor agrees to make whatever arrangements are necessary to ensure that there is someone on-scene at all times with the authority to take technical direction from the Forest Service COR and to manage the activities being performed. If work is being performed solely by Team Subcontractor personnel and there is no on-scene presence of a representative from the prime contractor's firm, the contractor agrees to provide such subcontractor(s) with the authority to take direction as its agent and to make decisions on behalf of the contractor.

Post Award Conference

Prior to commencement of work, the Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer to discuss contract terms, work performance requirements and work progress schedules. Also at this meeting such things as sanitation, camping requirements, fire prevention and suppression plans will be developed. The Quality Control Plan will be provided to the CO prior to this meeting. The meeting will be held at a time and place determined by the Contracting Officer.

Section H Special Contract Requirements

INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP)

The "Submit Invoice-to" address for USDA orders is the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The contractor must register and submit invoices via IPP. All invoices shall be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform. This platform is managed by the U.S. Department of Treasury and additional information is available at this website https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm.

Vendors register at https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm to establish an account.

SECTION I – Clauses and Provisions

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

Federal Acquisition Regulations http://www.acquisition.gov/far Agriculture Acquisition Regulations http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

FAR 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 these addresses:

Federal Acquisition Regulations http://www.acquisition.gov/far Agriculture Acquisition Regulations http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (OCT 2018)

FAR 52.202-1 Definitions. (JUN 2020) FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) FAR 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper (MAY 2011) FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management. (OCT 2018) P FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (OCT 2018) FAR 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony

Conviction under any Federal Law (FEB 2016) P FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items (DEC 2019) P FAR 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (OCT 2014) P FAR 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (May 2012) P FAR 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction

Contracts. (SEP 2013) FAR 52.232-1 Payments (APR 1984) FAR 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002) FAR 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims. (MAY 2014) FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest (SEP 2006) P FAR 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation. (APR 1984) FAR 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (JAN 1991) FAR 52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (APR 1984)

FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES

OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2020)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 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 (June 2020), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Jun 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

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

_X_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) [Reserved].

__ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

_X_ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Jun 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (10) [Reserved].

__ (11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C.

657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-3.

__ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Mar 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-4.

__ (13) [Reserved] __ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.

__ (15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

__ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jun 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9 __ (18) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-13.

_X_ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Mar 2020) (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 (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

__ (22) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

__ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (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 (Mar2020) (15 U.S.C.

637(m)).

__ (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C.

644(r)).

__ (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Mar 2020) (15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

_X_ (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

_X_ (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan2020) (E.O.13126).

_X_ (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

_X_ (30) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

_X_ (31) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35.

_X_ (32) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C.

793).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36.

_X_ (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

_X_ (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

_X_ (35) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

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

_X_ (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (Executive Order 12989).

(Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

__ (37) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) ( 42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

_X_ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (40) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.

__ (41) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun2014) of 52.223-14.

__ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (May 2020) (42 U.S.C.

8259b).

__ (43) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

_X_ (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513).

__ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (47) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

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

__ (48) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) (41 U.S.C.chapter83, 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.

__ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Oct 2019) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_X_ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302Note).

__ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Jun 2020).

__ (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C.

4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

__ (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

_X_ (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

__ (63) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Feb 2006) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

_X_ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter67).

_X_ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) ( 29U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_X_ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Nov 2020).

_X_ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706).

__ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement.

Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Jun 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

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

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2015) (E.O.11246).

(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

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

(xiii) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

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

(xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Nov 2020).

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

(xix) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xx) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within _60 days._

FAR 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_ provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least _60_ days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

AGAR 452.228-71 INSURANCE COVERAGE (NOV 1996)

Pursuant to the clause "Insurance - Work on a Government Installation (FAR 52.228-5)", the Contractor will be required to present evidence to show, as a minimum, the amounts of insurance coverage indicated below:

(a) Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability. The Contractor is required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compassable under those statues, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 shall be required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General Liability. The Contractor shall have bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form of policy of at least $100,000 per occurrence.

(c) Automobile Liability. The Contractor shall have automobile liability insurance written on the comprehensive form of policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $100,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage, or loss.

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

Coverage for passenger injury shall be at least $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater.

(End of Clause)

SECTION J – LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

ITEMS:

Attachment A – SO 1st Floor Plan Attachment B – SO 2nd Floor Plan Attachment C – ATCC Floor Plan Attachment D – Past Performance Form Attachment E – Wage Determination 15-5629 Rev 8

SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR

RESPONDENTS

FAR 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items OCT 2018 Addenda to 52.212-1

The following technical and price proposal information shall be provided with the offer o Form 1449: Complete the Offer Section, sign and date o Submit technical capability information to include technical approach and key personnel to accomplish the work described in the solicitation.

o Past Performance: Complete Attachment E or something similar.

FAR 52.237-1 Site Visit APR 1984 Site Visit will be held at 701 N. Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia, CA 91006 on July 13, 2021 @ 10:00 AM. Please notify Daniel Lara (Daniel.lara@usda.gov) if you plan on attending the site visit. Please wear a face mask. If required a second site visit may be scheduled.

Acceptability of the Offer An offer is acceptable when it manifests the offeror's assent, without exception, to the terms and conditions of the solicitation, including attachments. If an offeror takes an exception to any of the terms and conditions of the solicitation, then the Government will consider its offer to be unacceptable.

Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Aug 2018), Alternate I (Oct 2014), with their offer, or the offeror shall complete paragraph (b) of FAR 52.212-3, if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://www.sam.gov.

Vendors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM); the website is https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ . Contact SAM at US Calls: 866-606- 8220, International Calls: 1-334-206-7828, however, a DUNS number must be known prior to registration. Call Dun and Bradstreet at 1-888-546-0024 to verify or apply for a Duns number; the website is http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform.

All questions need to be submitted by July 21, 2021 @ 1500.

Submit questions to Daniel.lara@usda.gov. Responses to questions will be posted to SAM.gov in the form of an amendment.

Proposal due date is July 30, 2021 @ 1500 PST.

Proposals need to be submitted electronically by email ONLY. No hardcopy proposals will be accepted. Email proposals to Daniel.lara@usda.gov.

mailto:Daniel.lara@usda.gov

SECTION M – EVALUATION PROCEDURES AND CRITERIA

Addendum to FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items OCT 2014 The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Non-price evaluation factors, when combined, are approximately equal to cost or price. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. Price

2. Technical Capability and Key Personnel

3. Past Performance

1. Price The proposed pricing shall be reviewed and determined to be Fair and…