127EAU26Q0052 Request For Quotations Instructions.pdf

Solicitation Number:

FAC 2026-01 March 13, 2026

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

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

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01.

(iv) This procurement is set aside for full and open. The NAICS code is _562991, Septic Tank and Related Services_ and the Small Business Size Standard is $9M .

(v) Schedule of Items/Price Schedule

See attached Schedule of Items

(vi) Description of Requirement (including a list of any attachments)f

See attached Statement of Work

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

See attached Form 1449

(viii) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023) (Provision)

Addenda to provision FAR 52.212-1:

Addenda to Provision FAR 52.212-1:

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

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

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

2) Price Proposal – Include the following: 1) the completed Attachment 2 Schedule of Items of this solicitation, 2) Technical Approach document, and 3) acknowledgement of any amendments to this solicitation by following the instructions that accompany the amendment(s).

3) Submit offer by email to veronica.beck@usda.gov so that it is delivered into this inbox by the due date and time. Emails should contain 3 separate attachments (Price Proposal (Schedule of Items) Attachment 2 in EXCEL FORMAT (your proposal WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED if it is not in EXCEL FORMAT with WORKING FORMULAS), Technical Approach in Adobe PDF https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ mailto:veronica.beck@usda.gov format and Past Performance Documentation. Be aware that large attachments may increase the time required to deliver an email.

4) Address questions about this solicitation to Veronica Beck at veronica.beck@usda.gov.

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

Addenda to 52.212-2:

Evaluation Criteria

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services is not applicable to this solicitation. In lieu of this provision, quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203 based on the criteria listed below. Award will be made to the offeror with the highest technically rated quotation with fair and reasonable pricing and acceptable or neutral past performance.

Technical Approach: The technical approach will evaluate the ability of the offeror to provide a sound and compliant approach that meets all requirements and shows a thorough understanding of them. It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure their quotation clearly demonstrates their capability to meet these requirements. All offerors must provide the following minimum information and documentation with their quotations to be considered responsive and have their offers evaluated:

The technical proposal shall address the following information:

A. Equipment: Describe the motorized equipment that will be used for the removal of septic refuse from any designated vault toilet. Described equipment should not allow septic refuse to leak out as the vehicle travels down the road.

B. Capacity: Demonstrate the equipment used will have the capacity to service more than

1,000 gallons of septic refuse at a time if needed. Each vault toilet tank holds up to 1000 gallons of septic refuse, with camp host tank capacity ranging from 300-4,000 gallons. Lift Station Vaults hold up to 4,000 gallons in capacity.

C. Waste/Disposal: Demonstrate your ability to transport and dispose of all waste materials to an approved site in accordance with all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations. All debris shall be removed from the vault in a leak-proof container/bag so not to contaminate the surrounding ground and area. All waste/debris shall be disposed of outside of Forest Service land mailto:veronica.beck@usda.gov

D. Ability to respond in a timely manner: Demonstrate your understanding of services being only on Monday through Thursday, on an as-needed, flexible basis.

Price: Any quantity price discounts and discounts for prompt payment should be included in this section. The offeror shall provide pricing as requested in the attached spreadsheet titled “Schedule of Items”. Any quantity price discounts and discounts for prompt payment should be included in this section. Total price evaluation will be for the base period, all option periods and in accordance with FAR 52.217-8, up to a six-month extension period. Failure to propose pricing for the base period and all option periods on individual line items may result in a quotation being excluded from further consideration. The offeror’s quotation will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.204, to determine if it is fair and reasonable.

For purposes of evaluation, the potential need to exercise the option under FAR 52.217-8 to extend a period of performance for a maximum period of six (6) months beyond any period of performance will be considered the same for all offerors. The Government will consider that if the extension of service clause (FAR 52.217-8) is exercised, it will be on the exact same rates and terms, other than length of performance, as the period of performance being extended. For purposes of evaluation only, the Government will use the rates specified in the last option period and add the cost of six months to the prices proposed for the base period and all option periods to determine total evaluated price of the contract. The Government will determine whether the price, including the options available under FAR 52.217-8, is fair and reasonable.

Past Performance:

The Government may utilize any references provided by the Contractor, along with information available from past contracts/orders with the USDA and any information found using sources such as Federal Government sources or the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to determine if the Contractor has acceptable or neutral Past Performance. Past Performance will be evaluated using the following rating system:

• Acceptable: The contractor shows a demonstrated ability to meet contract requirements in prior or current contracts, including quality of work, timeliness, cost control, business relations, and adherence to contract terms.

• Neutral: Offeror does not have a past performance record.

• Unacceptable: The contractor has a documented history of failing to meet contract requirements, including poor quality, missed deadlines, cost overruns, lack of responsiveness, or unethical behavior.

• In the event that there is no past performance information available, the offeror will receive a neutral rating in this factor.

Evaluation Method:

All quotations will be evaluated to identify the offeror presenting the most technically advantageous solution based on the stated evaluation criteria. Once the highest technically rated offeror is identified, their price will be evaluated to determine whether it is fair and reasonable. Past performance will also be assessed to ensure it is acceptable or neutral.

Award will be made to the offeror whose proposal is determined to be the highest technically rated, provided that:

• The proposed price is fair and reasonable, and

• Past performance is assessed as acceptable or neutral.

The Government will utilize tradeoff for making final selection

(xi) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023)

(xii) Additional Requirements/Terms and Conditions:

Clauses Incorporated by Reference

FAR 52.203-16 Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest (JUN 2020) FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) FAR 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (AUG 1989) AGAR 452.204-70 Modification for Contract Closeout

Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

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 15 days.

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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 1day; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 10 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 _5 (years).

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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 this/these address(es):

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (Clauses are located at FAR part 52 and begin with 52)

Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR):https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (Clauses are located at AGAR part 452 and begin with 452)

Deviations to clauses may be viewed at: USDA FAR Class Deviations

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Provisions Incorporated by Reference

FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (NOV 2024)

Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options. (July 1990)

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

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FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52 https://www.acquisition.gov/agar https://www.acquisition.gov/agar/part-452-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/general-information/staff-offices/departmental-administration/office-contracting-and-procurement-ocp/usda-far-class-deviations https://www.acquisition.gov/content/17206-evaluation#i1103099 identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (Provisions are located at FAR part 52 and begin with 52)

Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR):https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (Provisions are located at AGAR part 452 and begin with 452)

Deviations to provisions may be viewed at: USDA FAR Class Deviations

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FAR 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 4) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

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(xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) Rating: N/A

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

Q&A Due 5 May 2026 @ 1700hrs PST Responses Due 26 May 2026 @ 1700hrs PST.

Email to veronica.beck@usda.gov

(xvi) Government Point of Contact

Veronica Beck, Veronica.beck@usda.gov, 951-405-4068 https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52 https://www.acquisition.gov/agar https://www.acquisition.gov/agar/part-452-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/general-information/staff-offices/departmental-administration/office-contracting-and-procurement-ocp/usda-far-class-deviations mailto:Veronica.beck@usda.gov