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0001 The International Institute of Tropical Forestry (IITF) is seeking technical support and guidance through logistics and strategic planning services, in support of the State, Private, and Tribal Forestry Unit, Services are intended to build, develop, and improve the unit¿s strategic direction and delivery using objective criteria.

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1001 Technical support to serve as a guidance through logistic and strategic planning services, in support of the State, Private, and Tribal

Forestry Unit, Services are intended to build, develop, and improve the unit¿s strategic direction. This includes development of the unit strategic plan and the implementation of the of the agency¿s priorities in collaboration and coordination with State, Private, and Tribal

Forestry Team and stakeholders. The work will include conducting research and analysis on the current situation in reference to the programs strategic plans and frameworks; developing and communicating goals and objectives; leading engagement to gather input; designing and implementing frameworks and tools for strategic planning; evaluating alternative strategies and scenarios; preparing reports on the plan;

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2001 Provide technical support and guidance to the

State, Private, and Tribal Forestry Unit and IITF

Library on the Plan in collaboration and coordination with the International Institute of

Tropical Forestry Units. Including the delivery and implementation of the final report of the strategic plan. The product of strategic planning is a plan document that at its completion, will be shared, adopted, and followed by SPTF Team members, collaborators, and stakeholders.

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Technical support to serve as a guidance through logistic and strategic planning services, in support of the State, Private, and Tribal Forestry Unit, Services are intended to build, develop, and improve the unit’s strategic direction. This includes development of the unit strategic plan and the implementation of the of the agency’s priorities in collaboration and coordination with State, Private, and Tribal Forestry Team and stakeholders. The work will include conducting research and analysis on the current situation in reference to the programs strategic plans and frameworks; developing and communicating goals and objectives; leading engagement to gather input; designing and implementing frameworks and tools for strategic planning; evaluating alternative strategies and scenarios; preparing reports on the plan; monitoring its implementation and impact; and providing advice on strategic issues.

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Period of Performance Base Year: 10/01/2026 – 09/30/2027

Period of Performance Option Year 1: 10/01/2027 – 09/30/2028

Technical support to serve as a guidance through logistic and strategic planning services, in support of the State, Private, and Tribal Forestry Unit, Services are intended to build, develop, and improve the unit’s strategic direction. This includes development of the unit strategic plan and the implementation of the of the agency’s priorities in collaboration and coordination with State, Private, and Tribal Forestry Team and stakeholders. The work will include conducting research and analysis on the current situation in reference to the programs strategic plans and frameworks; developing and communicating goals and objectives; leading engagement to gather input; designing and implementing frameworks and tools for strategic planning; evaluating alternative strategies and scenarios; preparing reports on the plan; monitoring its implementation and impact; and providing advice on strategic issues.

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Provide technical support and guidance to the State, Private, and Tribal Forestry Unit and IITF Library on the Plan in collaboration and coordination with the International Institute of Tropical Forestry Units. Including the delivery and implementation of the final report of the strategic plan. The product of strategic planning is a plan document that at its completion, will be shared, adopted, and followed by SPTF Team members, collaborators, and stakeholders.

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Award will be firm fixed price contract.

Option Year Two will be limited to the completion of any pending work, including the delivery and implementation of the final Strategic Plan report. The estimated period of performance for this work is two (2) months, with the possibility of extending the period up to six (6) months if the required deliverables have not been fully completed.”

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work Logistics and Strategic Planning Support 18 May 2026

Contents Project General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

2.0 Background

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

4.0 Government Furnished

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

6.0 Travel

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

8.0 Security Requirements

9.0 Data Rights

10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards

Project Logistics and Strategic Planning Support

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

The International Institute of Tropical Forestry (IITF) is seeking technical support and guidance through logistics and strategic planning services, in support of the State, Private, and Tribal Forestry Unit, Services are intended to build, develop, and improve the unit’s strategic direction and delivery using objective criteria. This includes development of the unit strategic plan and the implementation of the agency’s priorities in collaboration and coordination with State, Private, and Tribal Forestry Team and stakeholders.

The work will include conducting research and analysis on the current situation in reference to the programs strategic plans and frameworks; developing and communicating goals and objectives; leading engagement to gather input; designing and implementing frameworks and tools for strategic planning; evaluating alternative strategies and scenarios; preparing reports on the plan; monitoring its implementation and impact; and providing advice on strategic issues.

The product of strategic planning is a plan document that at its completion will be shared, adopted, and followed by SPTF Team members, collaborators, and stakeholders. It will also reflect changes in regulatory conditions. The plan should include but is not limited to; general programs’ framework and priorities in consonance with current national and local guidelines, unit organigram and communication flowcharts, tangible and measurable action items with implementation schedules, and implementation metrics and guidelines to be conducted regularly in order to assess plan suitability and effectiveness. Additionally, a conservation education plan shall be developed in consonance with US Forest Service priorities and local stakeholders to promote science-based education about forests, grasslands, and related natural resources.

2.0 Background

The State, Private, and Tribal Forestry Unit provide professional, technical and financial assistance to state agencies, universities and non-profit organizations within Puerto Rico and the U.S Virgin Islands.

Our expanded role and mission include taking a larger role in offering the State, Private and Tribal Forestry Programs (Forest Health, Cooperative Forestry, and Cooperative Fire) to our partners in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands by the Institute’s SPTF and IITF Library Team including staff, resources, and direction in accordance with our expanded role and mission.

Through targeted technical and financial assistance and conservation education, federal resources are leveraged to protect and support sustainable management of the islands’ forests and ecosystems to produce goods and services that are important to many communities.

The USDA Forest Service Chief’s Priorities include:

• Wildfire and Safety

• Productive Forests

• Responsible Recreation

• Working together

• Innovation and Science

• Professional and Ready Workforce

The Goals of this program include:

• Conserve working forests landscapes encompasses the need to perpetuate the multiple values, uses and services provided by forests in Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands.

• Protect forests from harm: recognition of threats affecting forested lands, and to identify ways to control or substantially reduce their harmful effects.

• Enhance public benefits associated with trees and forests.

Key Issues:

• Fragmentation of forest ecosystems.

• Water resources and watershed conservation strategies.

• Information needs related to ecosystem services and other benefits from public and private forestland.

• Disturbances affecting forests (hurricanes, floods, fires, pests, etc.). Concerns over invasive species.

• Economic opportunities and alternative market development.

• Raise general ecological and natural resources conservation awareness. Promote responsible recreation.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

Contractor will provide services related to the developing the State, Private, and Tribal Forestry and IITF Unit strategic direction, develop strategic plans, and conducting units’ analysis to inform units’ decisions.

Coordinate units’ operations, ensure programs, and provide support to ensure assets and communications are used effectively.

Contractor will assist Unit’s members to define the SPTF direction and develop plans to build program objectives based on community cultural, economic, and social demographics. Objectives shall provide opportunities based on mission needs, program eligibility, risk, vulnerability assess and other economical and environmental indicators assuring equal treatment and compliance with all applicable civil-rights laws.

Responsibilities:

• Understand unit operational characteristics, needs, and opportunities.

• Understand the characteristics of the communities we serve in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands including the cultural, social, economic aspects of each community.

• Guide unit’s team members on the implementation of the US Forest Service Priorities.

• Identify threats and opportunities.

• Develop plans to design strategy to deliver our programs in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.

• Understand unit cooperators, needs, and in order to develop tools oriented to increasing their benefits from the multiple SPTF programs and local economic and technical opportunities.

• Align programs to the US Forest Service Priorities and cooperators needs.

• Prepare conservation education plans that include formal and informal tools and strategies aligned with the US Forest Service Priorities and in response to local needs.

• Attend formal and informal conservation activities of conservation education to gather information about local interests, needs, and necessities in relation to technical, economic, and educational support from the general public, cooperators, and other local government agencies.

In its development, four areas or aspects will be defined:

1. The mission Statement – who it is, what it does and where it wants to go in synchrony with USDA FS and IITF Mission Statements.

2. Goals – to set smart goals, specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time bound.

3. Alignment with short term goals – tactical business planning to help make everyday decision making

4. Evaluation and revision – periodical evaluation to make changes or adjustments.

Project requires data collection, observes unit’s operation activities, meetings with the group and individual interviews. These activities shall be coordinated with the COR who also serves as the State, Private, and Tribal Forestry Program Support Assistant and in coordination with the Unit Program Manager.

When travel is required, all expenses such as airplane transportation, terrestrial transportation, lodging, per diem and incidentals will be approved by the unit Program Manager and paid with a separate invoice.

This is a non-personal services contract. Contractor personnel shall not be subject to the supervision or control of Government employees beyond normal contract oversight. The Government will not direct the Contractor’s employees in the performance of their duties; such responsibility rests solely with the Contractor.

The Contractor is fully responsible for hiring, managing, evaluating, disciplining, and replacing its personnel as necessary to meet contract requirements.

3.0 Government Furnished, Facility Access and Place of Performance Facility Location Performance will take place at the vendor’s facility. Contractor will provide service to the State, Private, and Tribal Forestry and IITF Library staff through coordination and oversight from the COR. Contractor does not need office space.

Property/Facilities

• Contractor does not need office space but requires access to the main building and State, Private, and Tribal Forestry Office.

4.0 Deliverables / Schedule

• Understand unit operational characteristics, needs, and opportunities.

• Understand the characteristics of the communities we serve in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands including the cultural, social, economic aspects of each community.

• Guide units on implementation of the US Forest Service Priorities

• Identify threats and opportunities.

• Develop plans to design strategy to deliver our programs in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.

• Align programs current US Forest priorities, authorities and civil-rights and non-discriminatory requirements. Service Equity Plan.

• Support on program delivery by providing technical support and guidance to the State, Private, and

Tribal Forestry Unit on these plans in collaboration and coordination with the International Institute of Tropical Forestry Units

Performance Metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) The Contractor shall meet the following measurable performance indicators for each major deliverable to ensure quality, timeliness, and completeness:

Stakeholder Consultation Plan completed and submitted, including Identification of stakeholder groups;

≥ xx stakeholder interviews conducted across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands;

Interview schedule and outreach log.

Consultation Findings Synthesis A synthesis matrix summarizing themes, needs, risks, and opportunities;

Coding of stakeholder inputs with traceability to interview notes.

Draft Strategic Plan containing SMART goals (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-bound);

Prioritization framework using objective criteria.

Monitoring & Evaluation Framework Quarterly metrics, indicators, and data collection plan;

A performance template for internal use.

Final Strategic Plan Incorporation of all Government comments;

Completed implementation roadmap;

Communication plan and briefing materials.

Workdays may vary from Monday thru Friday, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. pending on task assignment or as needed.

Deliverables and Reporting

All deliverables and travel require prior written approval by the COR in consultation with the unit Program Manager that participates in planning and review as a key stakeholder.

The Program Manager will review each deliverable and provide written comments or acceptance within 10 business days of receipt and provide them to the COR.

The Contractor shall incorporate comments and return a revised deliverable within 5 business days unless otherwise approved by the COR.

Acceptance occurs only when the COR provides written confirmation that the deliverable meets the contract requirements, including any KPIs.

Failure to meet quality standards may require re‑submission at no additional cost to the Government.

Key Deliverables

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Description Frequency Delivery Format Due By

Year One

1 Progress Report

Monthly report documenting tasks, accomplishments, challenges, and issues identified and corrective actions during the month

Once per month

Via email to Unit Program Manager The 5th day of each month after contract execution

2 Project timetable to strategic plan development

Develop a project management timetable for major objectives

Once Via email to Unit Program Manager 30 days after contract execution and products identified for this contract.

3 Identification of USDA, State, Private, and Tribal Forestry Programs

Acquire information on all State, Private, and Tribal Forestry Programs available for our partners in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands

Once and revised as needed

Written report to Unit Program Manager 30 days after contract execution and as needed if changes in program occur.

4 Identification of state and territorial partners, NGOs, and stakeholders

Prepare mailing list with our State/Territorial Foresters, Program Coordinators, NGO’s, stakeholders, and grantees recommended to be included in the consultation process for the strategic plan.

Once and revised as needed

Written report to Unit Program Manager 60 days after contract execution and as needed

5 Preparation of consultation questions and schedule

Prepare consultation questions to be included in the phase to gather information from important stakeholders to determine information collected of relevant and important to the design of the unit’s strategic planning.

Once Written report to Unit Program Manager 60 days after contract execution

6 Consultation Consultation with State/Territorial Foresters, Program Coordinators, NGO’s, stakeholders, and grantees.

As needed Written report to Unit Program Manager with raw consultation findings

60-180 days after contract execution.

7 Data analysis Evaluation of data and information collected during the consultation phase.

As needed Written report to Unit Program Manager with completed analysis

180-364 days after contract execution

8 Plan Preparation

To build, develop, and assist our unit’s strategic direction, and develop our plan

Monthly follow up meeting

Drafts and final version written report to Unit Program Manager

Deliver by 270 days after contract execution to deliver our programs in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Final accepted version with all changes/comment s from DRAFT reviews incorporated.

9 Support on program delivery

Provide technical support and guidance to the State, Private, and Tribal Forestry Unit on these plans in collaboration and coordination with the International Institute of Tropical Forestry Units.

Monthly In person meetings with Team members as requested.

Via email to Unit Program Manager

During the base year and the option-year 1 of contract execution

Option Year Two will be limited to the completion of any pending work, including the delivery and implementation of the final Strategic Plan report. The estimated period of performance for this work is two (2) months, with the possibility of extending the period up to six (6) months if the required deliverables have not been fully completed.”

10 Support on program delivery

Provide technical support and guidance to the State, Private, and Tribal Forestry Unit and IITF Library on the Plan in collaboration and coordination with the International Institute of Tropical Forestry Units. Including the delivery and implementation of the final report of the strategic plan.

The product of strategic planning is a plan document that at its completion, will be shared, adopted, and followed by SPTF Team members, collaborators, and stakeholders.

Monthly In person meetings with Team members as requested.

Via email to Unit Program Manager

During the option year-2 of contract execution

5.0 Travel

Travel cost for the Contractor will include airplane transportation, lodging, per diem and incidental expenses, terrestrial transportation, and other travel related expenses.

Travel (airfare, lodging, M&IE, local transport) shall be reimbursed at GSA rates and only when pre-approved by the COR after consultation with the Program Manager. Invoices must include receipts and GSA rate references.

Contractor’s Key Personnel Contractor shall be able to produce and maintain documentation on contact achievement and deliverables.

The contractor assigned to this contract shall comply with the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Science, Biology, Engineering, Planning, wildlife management, administration, conservation, or related field.

• At least five years of experience in community engagement, and capacity building, related to projects through various participatory and education methods and tools ideally in the state, federal, and municipal government in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.

• At least five years of experience with US Forest Service Programs.

• Experience in strategic planning.

• Strong project management skills including logistics management.

• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and support informed decision making.

• Ability to identify and solve complex problems related to logistics and strategic planning.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Bilingual, proficiency in English and Spanish (conversational and written proficiency).

• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal facilitation, and mediation skills to gain the trust of communities and partner organizations.

• Ability to work effectively with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using logistics management software, data analysis tools, and Microsoft Office.

• Leadership and program management experience in environmental, natural resources, planning or other related areas.

• Excellent coordination, organization, planning, program management, and team-building skills.

• Advanced experience with conservation education activities planning and execution.

Key Personnel Substitution and Approval

• The Contractor shall not replace Key Personnel without 15 calendar days’ written notice to the COR, except in cases of sudden illness, resignation, or emergency.

• Any proposed substitute must possess equal or higher qualifications than those originally proposed and must be approved in writing by the COR prior to performing work.

• The Government reserves the right to request removal of Contractor personnel who do not perform acceptably.

• Failure to provide qualified replacements in a timely manner may be considered a performance issue under the contract.

6.0 Security Requirements

Contractor will supervise and monitor that:

• Will comply with local and OSHA safety requirements of the public and employees in the working area.

• Any possible service disruption must be notified and coordinated with the COR prior to taking effect.

• No work that endangers, interferes, or conflicts with traffic or access to work sites shall be performed until a plan for satisfactory warning and handling of traffic has been submitted by the contractor and approved by the COR. This will be considered incidental to other work items of the job.

• The safety and security of all equipment and materials stored on site are the responsibility of the contractor.

7.0 Data Rights

“All data/information produced, furnished, acquired, or used in meeting contract requirements belong to the Government. The Government shall have sole unlimited rights to use and disclosure.

8.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards “The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Office of Government-wide Policy (OGP) is tasked under this law to provide technical assistance to help Federal agencies comply with these requirements, and ensure that covered ICT is accessible to, and usable by, individuals with disabilities.”

“All electronic deliverables (documents, presentations, web content) shall conform to Section 508 and WCAG

2.2 AA. Contractor shall provide a 508-conformance statement and remediate any identified issues within 10 business days.”

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

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

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

☐ Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36 ☒ 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010 ☒ 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) ☒ 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014)

☐ 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) ☐ 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (May 2014) ☐ 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) ☐ 52.222-53 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) ☒ 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Apr 2026) ☒ 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008)

☐ Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9

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☐ 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.223-12 Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017)

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

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

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

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

☐ Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3

☐ 52.225-5 Trade Agreements (Nov 2023) ☐ 52.225-19 Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a Diplomatic or Consular Mission outside the United States (May 2020) ☐ 52.225-26 Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) ☐ 52.226-4 Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) ☐ 52.226-5 Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Aug 2025) ☐ 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements ☐ 52.232-29 Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) ☐ 52.232-30 Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) ☒ 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Oct 2018) ☐ 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) ☐ 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) ☐ 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991) ☐ 52.240-92 Security Requirements (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (No 2025) ☐ 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Apr 2023) of 52.247-64.

☐ Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64

Other Applicable Clauses

52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (Nov 2025) 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) 52.245-1 Government Property (Sep 2021)

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AGAR Clauses

452.203-71 Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Compliance (May 2026)

(a) By entering into this contract, the contractor certifies that:

(1) It is compliant with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws and the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution, and it will remain compliant for the duration of the contract.

(2) Neither it nor any subcontractor or teaming partner operates or funds any program, policy, or initiative that promotes DEI in a manner that violates any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws, including but not limited to Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution, and the contractor and any subcontractor or teaming partner will not do so for the duration of the contract.

(b) If the contractor participates in, facilitates, or funds programs that implicate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, including but not limited to grants to or for schools, colleges, universities, 4-H programs, non-governmental organization (NGO) programs, sports programs, and education-related grants to prisons or other detention facilities, the contractor certifies that it will remain compliant with those laws, including the requirements set forth in Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, and Executive Order 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.

(c) The contractor affirms that the above requirements are conditions of payment that go to the essence of the contract and are therefore material terms of the contract. Payments under the contract are predicated on compliance with the above requirements, and therefore the contractor is not eligible for funding under the contract or to retain any funding under the contract absent compliance with the above requirements.

(d) This certification reflects a change in the Government’s position regarding the materiality of the foregoing requirements and therefore any prior payment of similar claims does not reflect the materiality of the foregoing requirements to this contract.

(e) Submission of a knowing false statement relating to contractor’s compliance with the above requirements and/or eligibility for the contract may subject the contractor to liability under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, and/or criminal liability, including under 18 U.S.C. §§ 287 and 1001.

(f) The contractor must include the provisions of this clause in all subcontract solicitations.

(g) Failure on the part of the contractor or its subcontractors to comply with the terms of this clause may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to terminate this contract for default.

(End of Clause)

AGAR 452.203-72 Unenforceable Supplier Terms (MAY 2026)

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(a) Definitions.

Supplier terms mean provisions customarily drafted by vendors of supplies or services and intended to create a binding legal obligation on the end user. The term applies:

1. Regardless of the format or style of the document. For example, supplier terms may appear in standard terms of sale or lease, Terms of Service (TOS), End User License Agreement (EULA), or another similar legal instrument or agreement, and may be presented as part of a proposal or quotation responding to a solicitation for a contract or order or otherwise become effective after the contract date.

2. Regardless of the media or delivery mechanism used. For example, supplier terms may be presented as one or more paper documents or may appear on a computer or other electronic device screen during a purchase, software installation, other product delivery, registration for a service, or another transaction.

(b) Applicability. When any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to supplier terms, the supplier terms are deemed part of the contract only to the extent they are consistent with this clause. Supplier terms that conflict with any part of this clause, the contract, or Federal law are void and will not be considered incorporated into a contract, even if they are physically present in a contract documentation or systems. In the event of any inconsistency between supplier terms and this contract, this clause and the terms of the Government contract must govern and supersede any supplier terms in all cases.

(c) Authorization Required. Notwithstanding any other provision, no supplier terms must be binding on the Government unless the term is expressly authorized on the USDA Supplier Terms Authorization Form signed by the Contracting Officer, and the completed Authorization Form has been incorporated into the contract.

(d) Unenforceable Terms. Any supplier terms that impose obligations or restrictions inconsistent with applicable Federal law are unenforceable against the Government and deemed stricken from the agreement. This includes, but is not limited to, any clause that:

(1) Requires the Government to pay future fees, penalties, interest, legal costs, early‑termination fees, cancellation fees, minimum purchase commitments, true‑up payments, seat‑count minimums, usage minimums, continued‑use charges, or any other financial obligation not expressly authorized by the contract.

(2) Requires the Government to indemnify the contractor or any other entity.

(3) Restricts the Government’s ability to obtain similar supplies or services from another source.

(4) Imposes any penalty, financial or otherwise, based on the Government’s decision not to exercise an option.

(5) Subjects the United States Government to the laws of any U.S. state, territory, district, municipality, or foreign nation, except where Federal law expressly permits such application.

(6) Requires dispute resolution in a forum or venue other than one prescribed by applicable Federal law.

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(7) Establishes a period of limitations for bringing an action that differs from that provided by applicable Federal law.

(8) Grants the contractor rights to use, mine, access, aggregate, analyze, or otherwise exploit Government data, usage data, or metadata.

(9) Deems the Government to have accepted initial or revised terms based on silence, continued performance, or failure to object.

(10) Grants the supplier the right to audit Government facilities, systems, records, or use of the product or service, except as expressly authorized by the contract and applicable Federal law.

(11) Requires the Government to accept supplier security requirements, network access requirements, monitoring, penetration testing, or other technical or security measures.

(12) Permits the supplier to suspend, degrade, or terminate access to products or services based on alleged non‑payment, alleged breach, automated security triggers.

(13) Limits the Government’s right to use, install, access, test, evaluate, or transfer the licensed product or service in any manner consistent with the contract and Federal law.

(14) Requires the Government to store, process, maintain, or transmit data in a particular geographic location, or permits the supplier to transfer Government data outside the United States, except as expressly authorized by applicable Federal law.

(15) Authorizes the supplier to use the Government’s name, seal, trademark, logo, or any reference to the Government as an end user or customer for marketing, publicity, promotional activities, press releases, or similar purposes.

(16) Incorporates by reference, or requires the Government to accept, terms or conditions imposed by any third party, subcontractor, or upstream service provider, unless such terms are expressly incorporated into the contract by bilateral modification.

(17) Limits, conditions, or negates the contractor’s performance obligations, service levels, or remedies through a supplier‑provided service level agreement (SLA).

(18) Uses Government data, usage data, metadata, prompts, content, or interactions to train, fine‑tune, improve, or derive any artificial intelligence, machine learning, or automated decision‑making model.

(19) Subjects the Government to automated decision‑making, automated risk scoring, automated content moderation, or any algorithmic process that may affect access, performance, or rights under the contract.

(20) Utilizes artificial intelligence or algorithmic tools that produce decisions, recommendations, or outputs affecting contract performance without providing transparency, explainability, auditability, and bias‑mitigation consistent with applicable Federal law and policy.

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(21) Profiles, tracks, or analyzes Government user behavior, preferences, communications, or interactions for personalization, marketing, or algorithmic optimization purposes.

(e) Non-binding Actions. Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user is deemed to have consented to any term, condition, or clause by virtue of its inclusion in the supplier agreement or through the use of clickwrap, browsewrap, “I agree” mechanisms, or similar means.

Execution of such mechanisms does not bind the Government or its authorized end users to any unenforceable terms.

(f) End user. The supplier agreement must bind the ordering activity as the end user to the extent it does not conflict with the terms of this clause, but it must not bind or impose personal liability on any Government employee or any person acting on behalf of the Government in their personal capacity.

(g) Law and disputes. The supplier agreement is governed by Federal law.

(h) Statutory exception. This clause does not apply to indemnification or any other payment by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(i) Continued performance. The supplier or licensor must not unilaterally revoke, terminate, or suspend any rights granted to the Government except as allowed by the contract. If the supplier or licensor believes the ordering activity to be in breach of the supplier agreement, it must pursue its rights under the Contract Disputes Act or other applicable Federal statute while proceeding diligently with performance, pending final resolution of any dispute in accordance with the Disputes Clause at FAR 52.212‑4(d) or FAR 52.233‑1, as applicable.

(j) Arbitration. Binding arbitration must not be used unless specifically authorized by agency guidance.

(k) Equitable or injunctive relief. Equitable or injunctive relief, including the award of attorney fees, costs, or interest, may be awarded against the United States Government only when explicitly provided by statute (e.g., the Prompt Payment Act or the Equal Access to Justice Act).

(l) Revisions to supplier agreements. Any revisions to the supplier agreement must be incorporated into the contract using a bilateral modification. Unilateral revisions are not binding on the Government.

(m) No automatic renewals. If any license or service tied to periodic payment is provided under the supplier agreement (e.g., annual software maintenance or annual lease term), such license or service must not renew automatically upon expiration of its current term without prior express written consent from an authorized Government representative.

(n) Indemnification. Any clause of the supplier agreement requiring the supplier or licensor to defend or indemnify the end user is amended to provide that the U.S. Department of Justice has the sole right to represent the United States in any such action, in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 516.

(o) Taxes or surcharges. Any taxes or surcharges which the supplier or licensor seeks to pass along to the Government as end user will be governed by the terms of the associated Government contract

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or order and must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for a determination of applicability prior to invoicing unless specifically agreed otherwise.

(p) Non‑assignment. The supplier agreement may not be assigned, nor may any rights or obligations thereunder be delegated, without the Government’s prior approval, except as expressly permitted by FAR 52.212-4(b) or FAR 52.232-23, as applicable.

(q) Confidential information. If the supplier agreement includes a confidentiality clause, such clause is amended to state that neither the agreement nor the contract price list, as applicable, must be deemed “confidential information.” Issues regarding release of “unit pricing” will be resolved consistent with the Freedom of Information Act. Notwithstanding anything in the supplier agreement to the contrary, the Government may retain any confidential information as required by law, regulation, or its internal document retention procedures for legal, regulatory, or compliance purposes; provided, however, that all such retained confidential information will continue to be subject to the confidentiality obligations of the supplier agreement.

(r) Conflict with Federal law. If any other language, provision, or clause of the supplier agreement conflicts or is inconsistent with Federal law or the terms and conditions of this contract, such language, provisions, or clauses will be considered null and void and will not be binding on the United States Government.

(End of Clause)

452.204–70 Modification for Contract Closeout (Apr 2026)

(a) If unliquidated funds in the amount of $1000 or less remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer (Contracting Officer) may issue a unilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification but is not required to provide a signature. The Contracting Officer will immediately proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(b) For commercial contracts not exceeding the simplified acquisition procedure threshold under FAR 12.001(c), if more than $1,000 in unliquidated funds remain at closeout, the Contracting Officer will issue a bilateral deobligation modification.