127EAU26Q0058 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 _115310, Support Activities for Forestry_ and the Small Business Size Standard is $11.5M .

(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) 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 1 separate attachment (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), Be aware that large attachments may increase the time required to deliver an email.

https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ mailto:veronica.beck@usda.gov

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-Commercial Items

The provision at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-2 Evaluation of Commercial Items 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 representing the best value to the Government.

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 “Attachment 2: Schedule of Items”. Any quantity price discounts and discounts for prompt payment should be included in this section. Failure to propose pricing for the base period 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.

Technical Acceptability:

Technical Acceptability will be evaluated to receive an overall rating of "acceptable" or "unacceptable." By submitting a quotation, the Contractor represents its ability and intent to perform all requirements identified in the SOW and solicitation. Quotations that take exception to the Government's requirements or fail to provide pricing for all required items may be determined technically unacceptable

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 mailto:veronica.beck@usda.gov responsiveness, or unethical behavior.

Evaluation Method

The Government will evaluate quotations based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria. Only the lowest priced offer will be evaluated for Technical Acceptability. Should the lowest priced offer not receive an acceptable technical or past performance rating, the process will continue in order of lowest priced offer until the lowest price, technically acceptable offer with acceptable or neutral past performance is identified.

(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 52.252-2 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 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

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

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): 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

Responses Due 04 June 2026 @ 1030hrs 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:Emailtoveronica.beck@usda.gov mailto:Veronica.beck@usda.gov