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602-225-5350DAVID WATSON

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Delivery Location Code: 8191

PRESCOTT NATIONAL FOREST

344 SOUTH CORTEZ

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Grapevine Fire BAR - Fence Repair & Tank Cleanout Schedule of Items

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Grapevine Fire BAR - Fence Repair & Tank Cleanout Prescott National Forest Solicitation Number 127EAV26Q0123

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 127EAV26Q0123 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for 127EAV26Q0123 Grapevine Fire BAR - Fence Repair & Tank Cleanout.

This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238238990-All Other Specialty Trade Contractors.The small business size standard is $16.5M. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. Project magnitude is no more than $25,000.00.

Offers are due via email to david.l.watson@usda.gov no later than September 221, 2026 at 1500 MST.

Statement of Work for a list of all requirements and technical data.

Technical Data

Technical data and supporting documentation associated with this solicitation are available through the following sources:

1. Solicitation Attachments The following documents are included as attachments to this solicitation and can be accessed via the “Attachments/Links” section of the posting.

• Attachment 1 – Solicitation Terms and Conditions

• Attachment 2 – Statement of Work (SOW)

• Attachment 3 – Wage Determinations http://www.acquisition.gov/ http://www.acquisition.gov/ mailto:shavera.leveille@usda.gov

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and United States Department of Aquiculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses and Provisions The clauses and provisions contained herein are applicable to any order awarded as a result of this solicitation. The terms and conditions set forth herein supersede all other terms and conditions.

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

As part of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), system updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in this solicitation. Contracting officers will rely on representations from offers based on provisions in the solicitation. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation 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 the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025) ☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.212-4

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements

52.222-50 (Jan 2017) Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2025) ☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.222-50

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Sep 2025) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Sep 2025) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.240-91 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

The following clauses are applicable if checked:

☐ 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020) with Alternate I (Nov 2021) of 52.203-6

☐ 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) ☐ 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel Jan 2011 ☐ 52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (Nov 2025) https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

☐ 52.204-91 Contractor identification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with

Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Sep 2025) ☐ 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility

Matters (Sep 2025) ☐ 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Sep 2025) ☐ 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Nov 2025)

☐ X 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2025) ☐Alternate I (Mar 2020).

☐ 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate III (Nov 2025) of 52.219-9.

☐ Alternate IV (Nov 2025) of 52.219-9

☐ 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) ☐ 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) ☐ 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items

(May 2008) ☐ Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9

☐ 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 ☐ 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) ☐ 52.240-92 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

The Contractor shall comply with the following FAR Clauses for Commercial Services.

☐ X 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) ☐ 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014)

This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination

Employee Class Monetary Wage -- Fringe Benefits

☐ 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)

Other Applicable Clauses

FAR 52.202-1 Definitions (Jun 2020) FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984) FAR 52.203-16 Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest (Jun 2020) FAR 52.204-6 Unique Entity Identifier (Oct 2016) FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (Oct 2025) FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) FAR 52.223-1 Bio-based Product Certification (May 2024) FAR 52.223-2 Reporting of Bio-based Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (May 2024) FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) FAR 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (Aug 1989) FAR 52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (Apr 1984) FAR 52.243-1 Changes-Fixed-Price (Aug 1987) FAR 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Oct 2025) FAR 52.245-1 Government Property (Sep 2021) FAR 52.245-9 Uses and Charges (Apr 2012) FAR 52.246-4 Inspection of Services - Fixed-Price (Aug 1996) FAR 52.247-15 Certificate of Conformance (Apr 1984) FAR 52.247-29 F.O.B. Origin (Feb 2006) FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Jan 1991) FAR 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form) (Apr 1984) FAR 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Apr 2012) FAR 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service) (Apr 1984)

AGAR Clauses

452.203-71 Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Compliance (Dec 2025)

(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 antidiscrimination 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)

452.204–70 Modification for Contract Closeout (Nov 2025)

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

(b) Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing SAP: if unliquidated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer shall issue a bilateral modification for deobligation.

The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and will be required to provide a signature.

(The Contracting Officer may also request a “Contractor Release of Claims” be completed by the contractor, although not required for contracts and orders using SAP.) If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the Contracting Officer within 60 days, the Contracting Officer shall release the modification as unilateral and proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(c) Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing anything other than cost reimbursement, if unliquidated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer shall issue a bilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and a ‘‘Contractor Release of Claims’’ and will be required to provide a signature on both forms. If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the Contracting Officer within 120 days, the Contracting Officer shall release the modification as unilateral and proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment. (End of Clause)

452.204-71 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Employees (Nov 2025)

(a) The contractor shall comply with the personal identity verification (PIV) policies and procedures established by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Directives 4620-002 series. (b) Should the USDA Directives 4620-002 require the exclusion of a contractor's employee, the contracting officer will notify the contractor in writing. The contractor must appoint a representative to manage compliance with the PIV policies established by the USDA Directives 4620-002 and to maintain a list of employees eligible for a USDA LincPass required for performance of the work.

(c) The responsibility of maintaining a sufficient workforce remains with the contractor. Contractor employees may be barred by the Government from performance of work should they be found ineligible or to have lost eligibility for a USDA LincPass. Failure to maintain a sufficient workforce of employees eligible for a USDA LincPass may be grounds for termination of the contract. (d) The contractor shall insert this clause in all subcontracts when the subcontractor is required to have routine unaccompanied physical access to a Federally controlled facility and/or routine unaccompanied access to a Federally controlled information system.

(e) The PIV Sponsor for this contract is a designated program point of contact, which in most cases is the COR, unless otherwise specified in this contract. The PIV Sponsor will be available to receive contractor identity information from [hours and days to be added by CO] to [hours and days to be added by CO] at [office address for registration to be added by CO]. The Government will notify the contractor if there is a change in the PIV Sponsor, the office address, or the office hours for registration; however, it is the contractor's responsibility to meet all aspects of paragraphs (c), (d), and (e).

(End of Clause)

452.211-71 Variation in Quantity (Sep 2025)

(a) A variation in the quantity of any item called for by this contract will not be accepted unless the variation has been caused by conditions of loading, shipping, or packing, or allowances in manufacturing processes, and then only to the extent, if any, specified in paragraph (b) of this clause.

(b) The permissible variation shall be limited to:

Percent increase [Contracting Officer insert percentage]

Percent decrease [Contracting Officer insert percentage] This increase or decrease shall apply to . * (End of clause)

* Contracting Officer shall insert in the blank the designation(s) to which the percentages apply, such as-

1. The total contract quantity;

2. Item1 only;

3. Each quantity specified in the delivery schedule;

4. The total item quantity for each destination; or

5. The total quantity of each item without regard to destination.

452.211-72 Delivery of Excess Quantities (Sep 2025) The Contractor must deliver item quantities within allowable variations. Excess quantities received by the Government are considered delivered for the Contractor's convenience. The Government may keep excess quantities up to $250 in value without compensating the Contractor therefore, and the Contractor waives all rights, title, or interests therein. For excess quantities over $250, the Government may return the items at the Contractor’s expense or retain and pay at the contract unit price.

(End of clause)

Construction Provisions and Clauses Applicable to This Requirement The estimated value of this fixed-price construction requirement is $20,000. The following provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference and apply in addition to the other applicable terms of this solicitation. Performance and payment bonds and alternative payment protection are not required because the estimated value does not exceed $35,000.

Solicitation Provisions 52.204-7 System for Award Management - Registration 52.204-90 Offeror Identification 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements - Secondary Site of the Work 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement - Construction Materials 52.236-27 Site Visit - Construction Contract Clauses 52.204-13 System for Award Management - Maintenance 52.204-91 Contractor Identification 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting 52.222-3 Convict Labor 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements 52.222-11 Subcontracts - Labor Standards 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 52.225-9 Buy American - Construction Materials 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management 52.242-14 Suspension of Work 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government - Fixed-Price - Short Form 52.249-10 Default - Fixed-Price Construction Project-Specific Construction Clauses 52.236-2 52.236-3 52.236-5 52.236-6 52.236-7 52.236-9 52.236-12 52.236-13

Differing Site Conditions Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work Material and Workmanship Superintendence by the Contractor Permits and Responsibilities Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements Cleaning Up Accident Prevention

52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction Construction Wage Determination The current applicable construction wage determination for Yavapai County, Arizona, shall be included as an attachment and is incorporated into the resulting contract.

Award Type

It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price contract shall be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. The total duration of this contract shall not exceed ninety (90) calendar days.

The Government intends to make one award from this solicitation. Therefore, to be considered responsive, contractors must submit pricing for all items.

Evaluation and Basis for Award

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 based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer conforming to the requirements of the RFQ.

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-02 Schedule of Items. Any quantity price discounts and discounts for prompt payment should be included in this section. Failure to propose pricing for all 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." This will be based on the offeror's ability 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:

• Detailed explanation of the offeror’s ability to perform the required services. A simple statement of capabilities will not suffice. The offeror must address how they will accomplish the requirements of the RFQ.

• Detailed explanation of any requirement listed in the SOW that cannot be successfully accomplished by the offeror. Offerors are advised that the USDA intends to award without discussions so any exceptions may cause the quotation to be found 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 responsiveness, or unethical behavior.

Evaluation Method The Government will evaluate quotations based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) 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.

Delivery Information:

All offers will be considered F.O.B. Destination unless F.O.B. origin is specified AND estimated shipping costs are included. This project requires the Contractor to finish all site work within fifty (90) calendar days from the start date of issuance of the Notice to Proceed by the Contracting Officer, and to submit deliverables within twenty (20) calendar days after site work is complete.

Inspection and Acceptance: The Government shall inspect and accept deliverables to determine compliance with contract specifications IAW the Statement of Work (SOW).

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 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): https://www.acquisition.gov/faroverhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025) FAR 52.212-1 is amended as follows:

Submission of Offer:

Offeror shall submit quotes electronically in PDF format via email to david.l.watson@usda.gov no later than September 21, 2026, at 1500 MST. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of all solicitation amendments in accordance with FAR 52.215-1(c)(1)(iii). Failure to acknowledge all amendments may render the quote non responsive. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days.52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality

Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017) 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Nov 2025)

The following provisions are applicable if checked:

☐ 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal

Transactions (Sep 2024) ☐ 52.204-7 System for Award Management—Registration (Nov 2025) ☐Alternate I (Nov 2025) to 52.204-7 ☐ 52.204-90 Offeror Identification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.207-6 Solicitation of Offers from Small Business Concerns and Small Business Teaming

Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment–Certification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.209-12 Certification Regarding Tax Matters (Oct 2025) ☐ 52.219-2 Equal Low Bids (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products (Feb 2021) ☐ 52.222-48 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards for Arrangements or

Joint Ventures (Multiple-Award Contracts) (Aug 2024) https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52 mailto:shavera.leveille@usda.gov

☐ 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards for Certain Services-Certification (Nov 2025)

☐ 52.222-56 Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan (Oct 2020) ☐ 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification (May 2008) ☐ 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022) ☐ 52.225-4 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.225-6 Trade Agreements-Certificate (Feb 2021) ☐ 52.226-3 Disaster or Emergency Area Representation (Nov 2007) ☐ 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation (Jul 2025)

Other Applicable FAR Provisions

52.225-18 Place of Manufacture (Aug 2018) 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sep 2025) 52.237-1 Site Visits (Apr 1984)

AGAR Provisions

452.203-70 Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Certification (Dec 2025 2025)

(a) By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies that:

(3) It is compliant with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws and the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution.

(4) Neither it nor any proposed subcontractor or teaming partner operates or funds any program, policy, or initiative that promotes DEI in a manner that violates any applicable Federal antidiscrimination 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.

(b) If the offeror 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, by submission of its offer, the offeror certifies that it is 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 offeror 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 offeror will not be 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 offeror’s compliance with the above requirements and/or eligibility for the contract may subject the offeror 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) Failure on the part of the offeror or its subcontractors to comply with the terms of this clause may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to terminate the contract for default. (End of Provision)

452.211-70 Brand Name or Equal (Sep 2025)

(a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation.

(b) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must-

(5) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics specified in this solicitation;

(6) Clearly identify the item by-

i. Brand name, if any; and

ii. Make or model number;

(7) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

(8) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make to a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

(c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

(d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. (End of provision)

NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Ombudsman Program

The USDA is committed to issuing solicitations and awarding contracts in a fair and prompt manner.

The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to address protest issues within the agency, providing an alternative to costly and time-consuming litigation. Operating independently, OPAP offers relief comparable to that granted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns through USDA’s internal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process before pursuing external forums such as the GAO.

Concerns may be addressed informally or through a formal agency protest filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman.

Informal Forum with the Ombudsman

1. Initial Point of Contact: Interested parties who believe a specific USDA procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer.

2. Escalation: If the Contracting Officer is unable to address their concerns, interested parties are encouraged to contact the USDA Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process, the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Utilization of the informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a formal protest with the agency or other forums.

3. Required Information: To ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office, Contracting Officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable).

Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman

1. Effort to Resolve: Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open and frank discussions.

2. Independent Review: If the protester’s concerns remain unresolved, an Independent Review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest with either the Contracting Officer or, alternatively, with the Ombudsman under the OPAP program. Contract awards or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless justified in writing for urgent and compelling reasons or determined in writing to be in the best interest of the Government.

3. Resolution Timeline: The agency’s goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from the date of filing.

4. Required Information: Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.104(a)(3).

Failure to submit the required information may result in a delay or dismissal of the protest.

5. Timeliness: Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR 33.104.

6. Submission: Formal protests under the OPAP program should be submitted electronically to

SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer.

Election of Forum. By initiating a protest with the USDA, the protester agrees not to pursue the same matter with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or any other external forum while the agency protest is pending. If a protest is filed externally, the agency protest will be dismissed.

mailto:SPE.inquiry@usda.gov

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work

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 Attachments

Project

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

The project is located approximately 9 miles northeast of Dewey-Humboldt, Arizona. The project contains two segments of fence, the total length of the fence to be repaired is approximately 11,458 feet or 2.17 mapped miles. The project also contains an earthen stock tank that needs to be cleaned of the excess sediment in order to properly collect water for wildlife and livestock use. See the Project Area Map.

GRAPEVINE/BOTTLE ALLOTMENT BOUNDARY FENCE (NORTH AND SOUTH SEGMENTS)

The project area is located on the east side of the Mingus Mountains about 9 miles northeast of Dewey-Humboldt, via SR 169 to Old Cherry Road. The south end of the south segment is located near the White Horse Ranch community and can be accessed from Forest Road 9002Y (Ambassador Mine Road). Both the north end of the south segment and the south end of the north segment can be accessed via Forest Road 9002W by the way of SR 89A/Powerline Road.

North Section Legal Description: Range 2, Township 14 N, Section 4 & 9 South Section Legal Description: Range 2, Township 14 N, Section 9, 16, & 15

TEX CANYON STOCK TANK

The stock tank is located on the east side of the Mingus Mountains about 9 miles northeast of Dewey-Humboldt, via SR 169 to Old Cherry Road. Tex Canyon Stock Tank can be accessed via Forest Road 9002Y (Ambassador Mine Road) past the White Horse Ranch community.

Tex Canyon Stock Tank Legal Description: Range 2, Township 14 N, Section 15

The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, parts, tools, equipment (including all necessary personnel protection equipment), supplies (as specified), vehicle transportation, livestock and livestock packing equipment, lodging, and miscellaneous items necessary to perform all work for cleaning excess sediment out of Tex Canyon Tank, as well as, repairing and reconstructing approximately 11,458 feet or 2.17 miles of 4-strand, barbed and smooth wire fence in accordance with the specifications herein.

Work can begin once the pre-work site visit is complete after the contract is awarded.

The cleaning of the earthen stock tank could begin May 2026 and may last through August 2026 depending on moisture and ability to clean the tank during favorable conditions.

2.0 Background

Intent is to utilize Burned Area Recovery funding to clean out the excess sediment in Tex Canyon Earthen Stock Tank and apply government furnished fencing materials to repair the damaged portions of fencing caused by the Grapevine Wildfire.

Fence Repair Segments The reconstructed fence must be built to wildlife specifications as per the Prescott National Forest range management prescription.

Disclaimer: Although general materials may vary and project specific requirements will be discussed once contract is awarded.

See General Fencing Specification Attachments.

Fencing materials will be provided by the Government. Fence material is currently located at the District Office located at 300 E HWY 260, Camp Verde, AZ 86322. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to transport all materials to the work site.

The Contractor is encouraged to reuse any T-posts from the old fence that are of acceptable or better quality.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the timely delivery of all required fence materials as each section is constructed.

Excess construction material and old fencing material shall be removed completely off Forest Service lands by the Contractor as work progresses. Old, unusable fence material must be transported by the Contractor to a center of their choosing to be recycled in an appropriate and approved manner. No unused materials, old or new, shall remain anywhere along the fence line after work is completed. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to remove all flagging.

Earthen Stock Tank Cleaning Due to both natural sediment transport and other natural processes over many years, these stock tanks need sediment removal and dike repair to bring them back to their original water storage potential. The work to be completed will be to remove sediment from the stock tank without jeopardizing their integrity and to maintain or repair dams or spillways damaged due to increased sediment transport.

The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, materials, equipment and vehicles, tools, parts, labor, transportation, lodging, and miscellaneous items to clean out one earthen stock tanks.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

PRE-WORK MEETING

Before work begins, the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and/or the Project Manager (PM) will contact the Contractor and mutually agree on a meeting date and location to discuss the contract terms, work performance requirements, and the Contractor's plans for conducting the work. A work progress schedule will be developed at the pre-work meeting to ensure completion of all work within the contract performance period. The Contractor's campsite location, if any, will be discussed and approved before the Contractor may set up camp. The Contractor's transportation plan must be discussed and approved before work begins.

TASK

FENCE SEGMENTS

The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing all labor, equipment to build fence, transportation, and miscellaneous supplies necessary to complete the project in conformance with the specifications.

See the Project Area Map.

o Site Information The route of the new fence line shall correspond to the maps provided and must closely follow the existing fence line. The fence line will extend over varying topography, including drainages and steep slopes. There are no roads directly paralleling the existing fence line construction areas, but there are a couple of roads that are near segments of the fence.

o Private Land and Fences The Contractor shall be responsible for assuring that the integrity of any private land and fences is maintained.

TANK CLEANOUT

Remove sediment, using heavy equipment, from the stock tanks without jeopardizing their integrity and maintain or repair dams or spillways damaged due to increased sediment transport. The tank configuration must stay within the original footprint it was constructed.

PROTECTION AND SAFETY MEASURES

The Contractor shall take precaution to protect all work and workmen during the construction period and shall provide and maintain adequate precautions during severe weather conditions. Electrical storms and flash flooding are predictable hazards in the summer months. Care should be taken as well to prevent damage to the work or theft of the materials.

INSPECTIONS AND PAYMENTS

The Contractor may submit invoices only for completed work that is ½ of a mile or more in length. The government anticipates a minimum work rate of approximately ½ mile of constructed fence every two weeks. The Contractor shall notify the PI at least 3 days in advance of a desired inspection of completed work.

A preliminary quality assurance inspection will be conducted by the government as soon as possible after the first ¼ mile of fence is constructed for the project. In any case, the Contractor shall not continue with fence construction until the first ¼ mile of completed work has been inspected, and if necessary, corrected. Work for the remainder of the project may be suspended until acceptance by the government of the first ¼ mile of constructed fence line.

Accordingly, the government, if notified by the Contractor 3 days prior to the anticipated completion of the first ¼ mile of fence, shall conduct the preliminary quality assurance inspection in a timely manner so as not to unnecessarily delay the Contractor.

4.0 Government Furnished

The Forest Service has determined that the fence shall in part be reconstructed utilizing existing, serviceable T-posts from the old fence. All new fence materials will be supplied by the Forest Service.

Besides the cost savings and efficiencies of utilizing existing serviceable T-posts, the integrity of the existing land line boundary must be maintained. The Government will require that at least every 10th T-post be an existing post to ensure exact alignment with the current fence line, unless otherwise noted by the project coordinator. The actual quantities of reusable T-posts can be determined by the Contractor after conducting a site visit and during actual reconstruction of the fence.

As reference, the following materials are those required to build one mile of new fence on level terrain, and will be provided by the Government:

T-Posts (TP6-133), 6 w/clips, ASTM certified (352 each)

Barbed Wire, 12.5-gauge, 2 pt., Class I (12 rolls @ 1320 ft. per roll)

Smooth Wire, 12.5-gauge, Class I (4 rolls @ 1320 ft. per roll)

Wooden Post Braces, 8 ft. x 5 in. diameter (8-12 each) OR Bar None EZ Braces

Wooden Post Braces, 8 ft. x 4 in. diameter (4-8 each)

Wire Stays, 36-in., 10-gauge, Class I (11 bundles @ 100 stays per bundle)

Additional wooden bracing may be required for this project as…