C04 - Attachment 1 - Solicitation - 127EAW27Q0002 - Solar Batteries Frenchman Work Center.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9.

INFORMATION CALL

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder."

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

1177860

USDA FOREST SERVICE

PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS

CONSTRUCTION AND A-E DIVISION, WEST

7EAW

VIA EMAIL ONLY

TANYA.TORRES@USDA.GOV

TANYA TORRES

111/05/2026

127EAW27Q0002

INVITATION FOR BID

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

Solicitation: 127EAW27Q0002

Project Name: Solar Batteries Frenchman Work Center

Plumas National Forest, California

Set Aside: Total Small Business Set Aside

Disclosure of Magnitude of the Construction Project: Between $25,000 and $100,000

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Please refer to the "Quote Submission Requirements" section on page 15 for detailed instructions on submitting your quote, including all required documents and information.

All Requests for Information (RFI's) shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer Tanya Torres no later than November 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time, see page 10 for additional information.

An organized site visit will not be held.

In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after award.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

10 30 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

SOW

11/20/2026

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

If Required, see page 16, 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee

If Required, see page 16, 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee

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17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO THE UNITED STATES CODE AT

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

BY

2PAGE OF

TANYA I. TORRES

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations,certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022) BACK

and return

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this

7EAW

USDA FOREST SERVICE

PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS

CONSTRUCTION AND A-E DIVISION, WEST

CONTRACTORS MUST SUBMIT INVOICES THROUGH THE

INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP), A SECURE

WEBBASED, PAYMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM PROVIDED BY

THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY’S FINANCIAL

MANAGEMENT SERVICE AT:

HTTPS://WWW.IPP.GOV

Solar Batteries Frenchman Work Center

127EAW27Q0002

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Table of Contents

Acquisition Description Statement of Requirement Schedule Of Items Technical Data Project Location Solicitation Information Quate Evaluation and Basis for Award Evaluation Method Quote Submission Requirements

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Acquisition Description 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. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 127EAW27Q0002 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the Solar Batteries Frenchman Work Center project at Plumas National Forest, California. The goal of this project is to replace the existing batteries in the Frenchman Work Center Solar System and recycle the old batteries.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors. The small business size standard is $19 million. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

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Statement of Requirement The contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, and materials required to provide all resources to disconnect, remove, and recycle existing batteries, then install and test a new lithium-ion system for an off-grid solar trailer. The new system requires compatibility with existing Outback components, a 10-year warranty, and the ability to handle an air compressor surge while operating in unconditioned temperatures from 15°F to 100°F. Finally, the contractor must set up local and remote monitoring and provide system training to Forest Service personnel. All work must meet industry standards, applicable codes, and licensing requirements.

See Attachment 2. Statement of Work for additional information

Schedule Of Items

The Contractor must complete the Schedule of Items (SOI) included in Attachment 3 and submit it as part of their quotation package.

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

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 127EAW27Q0002

• Attachment 2 - Statement of Work

• Attachment 3 - Schedule of Items

• Attachment 4 - Pictures

• Attachment 5 - Fire Plan

• Attachment 6 - Davis-Bacon Act WD #: CA20260007

• Attachment 7 - Contract Administration Data

• Attachment 8 - RFI Form

Project Location See solicitation attachment “2. Statement of Work”

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Definitization of Equitable Adjustments for Change Orders Pursuant to FAR 36.101-4(b), information regarding USDA’s definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts may be found at Contracting with USDA under “Federal Acquisition Regulation 36.101-4”. USDA’s procedures that apply to the definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts may be found in AGAR 443.304 -70.

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and United States Department of Agriculture 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) This is a commercial construction acquisition. FAR 52.212-4 is amended as follows:

(b) Inspection/Acceptance. Inspection and Acceptance will be conducted in accordance with FAR 52.246-12, Inspection of Construction (Aug 1996).

(d) Changes. Changes will be handled in accordance with the following FAR clause(s):

☒ FAR 52.243-4, Changes (Nov 2025) ☐ FAR 52.243-5, Changes and Changed Conditions (Nov 2025)

(o) Warranty. FAR 52.246-21, Warranty of Construction is applicable to this contract.

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) 52.222-50 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) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 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) https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/general-information/staff-offices/departmental-administration/office-contracting-and-procurement-ocp/policies-regulations https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

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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 ☒ 52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (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) ☒ 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Mar 2020).

☒ 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (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) ☒ 52.222-90 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 ☒ 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) ☒ 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Oct 2018) ☒ 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (July 1995) ☒ 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (Mar 1994)

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

52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (Nov 2025) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (Nov 2025) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (Nov 2025) 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (Nov 2025) 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (Nov 2025) 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (Nov 2025) 52.222-12 Contract Termination-Debarment (May 2014) 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations.

(May 2014) 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (Nov 2025) 52.222-15 Certificate of Eligibility (May 2014) 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (Jul 2025)

The following clauses are applicable when checked:

☒ 52.225-9 Buy American-Construction Materials (Nov 2025)

(b)(2) Foreign construction material excepted from the requirements of the Buy American statute: None

☒ 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (Oct 1997) ☒ 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on Government Installation (Jan 1997) ☒ 52.228-11 Individual Surety-Pledge of Assets (Feb 2021) ☒ 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (Nov 2014) ☒ 52.228-17 Individual Surety-Pledge of Assets (Bid Guarantee) (Feb 2021) ☒ 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-6 Superintendent by the Contractor (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-8 Other Contracts (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements

(Jul 2025)

☒ 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (Jul 2025)

☒ Alternate I (Nov 1991) of 52.236-13 ☒ 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-16 Quantity Surveys (Jul 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Apr 1984) of 52.236-16 ☒ 52.236-17 Layout of Work (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (Jul 2025)

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☒ Alternate I (Apr 1984) of 52.236-21 ☐ Alternate II (Apr 1984) of 52.236-21 ☒ 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (Apr 1984) ☒ 52.248-3 Value Engineering (Oct 2025) ☐ Alternate I (Apr 1984) of 52.248-3

Other Applicable Clauses 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity (Mar 1989) 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity - Separately Priced Line Item (Mar 1989) 52.245-1 Government Property (Sep 2021) ☐ Alternate I (Sep 2021) of 52.245-1 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Jan 1991) 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (JUN 2020) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity -- Construction Contracts (DEC 2007) 52.232-17 Interest (MAY 2014) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014) 52.233-1 Disputes (SEP 2025) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

AGAR Clauses 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.usda.gov/guidance-documents/acquisition-policy/ocp/usda-agar30-sept-26pdf

AGAR 452.203-70 Unenforceable Supplier Terms (Sep 2026) AGAR 452.204–70 Modification for Contract Closeout (Apr 2026) AGAR 452.204‑71 Personal Identity Verification and Workforce Integrity of Contractor Employees (Apr 2026) AGAR 452.232-71 Progress Payments for Commercial Construction Contracts (May 2026) AGAR 452.236-70 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Sep 2026) https://www.usda.gov/guidance-documents/acquisition-policy/ocp/usda-agar30-sept-26pdf

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Solicitation Information

Award Type It is anticipated that a Firm Fixed Price will be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation.

The Government reserves the right to make more than one award (multiple awards) for different line items, if, after considering the additional administrative cost to the Government of awarding and administering separate purchase orders, it is determined that the multiple awards will result in the best value to the Government. For purposes of evaluating the cost of making multiple awards, it is assumed that the administrative cost of awarding and administering a purchase order is $500.

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

Period of Performance The Contractor shall be required to commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed and the entire work ready for use not later than 30 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

Organized Site Visit

(a) An organized site visit will NOT be hosted.

(b) It is the sole responsibility of the contractor to conduct a thorough site inspection and to familiarize themselves with all existing conditions. Contractors are expected to assess the project area in sufficient detail to prepare an accurate quote and to understand all conditions that may influence contract execution. Failure on the part of any offeror to inspect the site shall not constitute grounds for a claim, request for equitable adjustment, or any other basis for relief after contract award.

(c) Potential offerors are responsible for providing their own transportation. The Government assumes no responsibility for any costs or expenses incurred by an offeror prior to contract award.

(d) Any unauthorized communication with the COR—including phone calls, emails, or attempts to obtain technical or contractual guidance—will be considered a violation of solicitation protocol. All technical and administrative questions shall be submitted exclusively to the Contracting Officer as described below.

Requests For Information (RFI’s) Questions shall be submitted via email to Tanya.Torres@usda.gov and are due no later than November 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time. This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends. Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email. No questions will be accepted after this date and time.

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Quate 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 to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.

1. Technical Approach:

The technical approach will evaluate the ability of the offeror to provide a sound, compliant approach 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:

I. Work Plan / Capability of the Offeror (NTE 5 pages): The technical approach should be in as much detail as the offeror considers necessary to fully explain the proposed technical approach or method. The offeror shall compose a narrative detailing a response to the below questions / statements.

a. Capability and Subcontracting Plan:

Provide a detailed explanation of your capability to execute the work outlined in the Statement of Work. This should include a comprehensive description of the specific tasks you intend to subcontract. Clearly articulate your technical approach for completing the project tasks to meet the Government's performance requirements. Clearly describe what material you propose to use.

If subcontractors are part of your proposed team, describe their roles in the project and specify the percentage of work they will perform.

Note that a major subcontractor is defined as one performing over 25% of the total work.

b. Additional Relevant Information: The offeror shall include any other pertinent information that demonstrates a thorough understanding of the solicitation requirements and your technical capability to fulfill them. This may encompass methodologies, innovative solutions, or any unique competencies that enhance your ability to meet the Government's needs effectively.

c. Site-Specific Safety Plan: Develop and implement a comprehensive safety plan tailored to the specific site conditions. This plan should detail the safety protocols and procedures that will be adhered to in order to safeguard workers and the environment, ensuring compliance with applicable safety regulations and standards.

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d. Quality Control Plan: Establish a robust quality control framework that outlines the measures and processes to be employed to ensure adherence to the contract specifications and standards. This plan should include methodologies for monitoring, inspecting, and verifying the quality of work to maintain compliance and achieve the desired project outcomes.

e. License: The Contractor shall possess and maintain all professional licenses required to perform the work specified under this construction contract. Pursuant to FAR 52.236-7, Permits and Responsibilities (July 2025), the Contractor is solely responsible for obtaining and maintaining all permits and licenses necessary to ensure full compliance and proper performance throughout the contract period.

II. Key Personnel (NTE 3 pages): The contractor must provide a summary of all key personnel proposed for the project, including their roles, qualifications, and relevant experience. This should identify the project manager, on-site superintendent, and any other essential team members. For each person, include their job title, years of experience, background, and specific expertise related to the project.

III. Performance Schedule (NTE 3 pages): The Contractor is required to submit a comprehensive performance schedule that outlines the planned sequencing of all work activities. This schedule must be presented in the form of a time-scaled Network Diagram, Critical Path Method (CPM) Schedule, or Gantt chart. It should clearly delineate the critical path and indicate the commencement and completion dates for the entire project within the stipulated contract period of performance.

The schedule must be detailed enough to show each segment of work, including its planned start and finish dates, and should be expressed in calendar days. It is imperative that the schedule is realistic, taking into account potential challenges and contingencies. The performance period must encompass all aspects of the work, including the advance ordering of long lead items, to ensure timely completion within the contract's requirements.

PAGE LIMITATIONS: Pages that exceed limitations will not be evaluated. A page is defined as one side of a sheet of paper. Do not use less than 10pt font. Pages will be evaluated in order received, any pages beyond the stated maximum will not be evaluated.

2. Past Performance:

Furnish a list of three (3) projects of similar magnitude completed by the firm within the last three

(3) years. The list should include work similar in nature and complexity to that required by this solicitation. Include contracts with the Federal Government, agencies of state, local governments, and commercial customers. For each project cited, provide the following:

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• Name and location of the project;

• Project Point of Contact’s name, phone, email address;

• Total cost of the project;

• A brief narrative of the project (include size, i.e. acres, square feet; date of start, and completion or anticipated completion date).

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.

3. Price:

The offeror’s quotation will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.204, to determine if it is fair and reasonable. The offeror shall provide pricing as requested by completing the Schedule of Items in Attachment 3.

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Evaluation Method

Quotations determined to be unreasonably high, unbalanced, or otherwise unrealistic in price may be deemed non‑competitive. In such cases, the Government reserves the right to remove those quotations from further consideration and discontinue their technical evaluation.

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

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

1. The proposed price is fair and reasonable, and

2. Past performance is assessed as acceptable or neutral.

Award will not necessarily be made to the lowest-priced offeror.

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/far-overhaul/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:

Period for acceptance of offers.

The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

Offeror must have an active entity registration at https://www.sam.gov/ in order to submit a quote.

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.sam.gov/

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Quote Submission Requirements

All submissions shall include:

1. Completed, Signed Offer SF1442 and Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendment(s).

o Complete all required sections of the SF 1442, including Fill-ins, Blocks 14, 15, 16, 17, and 20a–c.

o If amendment(s) are issued, acknowledge them by signing and completing the SF 30 or by completing Blocks 19 and 20a–c of the SF 1442.

o SF 1442 must be signed by an individual authorized to bind the firm.

2. Attachment 3. Schedule of Items.

This solicitation requires submission of a quote on ALL items. Include unit pricing and totals for all bid items. Failure to do so may result in the quote being rejected without further consideration. All pricing shall be rounded to the nearest cent and not more than two decimal places. Unit prices will govern any total errors unless otherwise determined by the Contracting Officer. Complete fill ins Company Name, POC, E-mail, SAM UEI #, TAX ID #, POC Name, POC E-mail.

3. Technical Approach / Past Performance.

Refer to the technical approach and past performance requirements outlined on pages 11-13.

4. Bid Guarantees – Only when required, see FAR clause 52.228-1:

Scanned copies of a fully executed Bid Guarantee (Standard Form 24) and the accompanying Power of Attorney shall be submitted with the quote. If requested by the Government, the original Bid Guarantee on Standard Form 24 and the original Power of Attorney shall be mailed in hard copy to the address that will be provided. Ensure that the bid bond number is clearly indicated on the bond.

Contractors electing to submit a cashier’s check as the bid guarantee, in lieu of a Standard Form 24, shall provide the original cashier’s check directly to the Contracting Officer. Photocopies, scanned images, or photographs are not acceptable and do not satisfy the bid guarantee requirement under FAR clause 52.228-1. The original cashier’s check must be physically delivered to the Government at the location provided by the Contracting Officer prior to the quote due date; offerors shall email the Contracting Officer to obtain the mailing address. Failure to provide the original cashier’s check in accordance with these instructions will render the quote non-compliant.

The four (4) documents identified under “Quote Submission Requirements” shall be submitted as four

(4) separate files, each provided in Adobe PDF format (or Microsoft Word where applicable). Do not submit links to external drives or websites containing your documents; all files must be attached directly to your quote submission email.

Contractors are responsible for ensuring that all required documents are complete, accurate, and submitted as individual standalone files. It is the contractor’s sole responsibility to verify successful delivery of all required documents to the Government by the date and time specified for receipt of quotes. Any missing, incomplete, improperly formatted, or late submissions may result in the quote being considered ineligible for award and excluded from further consideration.

Contact the Contracting Officer by e-mail if you do not understand any of these instructions.

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FAR Provisions 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017) 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations - Representation (Sep 2025) 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Sep 2025) 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Nov 2025) 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) 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (Nov 2025) 52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products (Feb 2021) 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification (May 2008) 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022) 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement - Construction Materials (May 2014) 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sep 2025) 52.222-5 Construction Wage Requirements, Secondary Site of the Work (Nov 2025) 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation (Jul 2025) 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sep 2025) 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee (Sep 1996)

AGAR Provisions This solicitation incorporates one or more 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.

Also, the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address

THRESHOLDS REQUIRED BONDING REQUIRED BONDING

Individual Project amounts less than $35,000.00

No bid guarantee is required.

No bonding is required.

Individual Project amounts between $35,000.00 and $150,000.00 Refer to FAR 52.228-13

No bid guarantee is required.

Alternate Payment Protection is required:

100% Payment Bond on SF25A or 100% Deposit [authorized check/MO]

Individual Project amounts greater than $150,000.00 Refer to FAR 52.228-1 Refer to FAR 52.228-15

20% bid guarantee is required on SF24.

100% Payment Bond is required on SF25A.

-AND

100% Performance Bond on SF25 is required.

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NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Protest Procedures

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is committed to fair, transparent, and efficient acquisitions. Interested parties with concerns about this solicitation are encouraged to seek resolution through the following USDA procedures.

Tier 1: Contracting Officer Concern Resolution

Submission: Interested parties with concerns about either the solicitation or subsequent award should first submit their concern directly to the Contracting Officer, providing sufficient detail to allow the Contracting Officer to understand and assess the issue.

Process: The Contracting Officer will review the concern, seek clarification as needed, and engage with the interested party to attempt prompt resolution.

Review Timeline: The Contracting Officer will make every effort to provide a response or resolution within 10 business days of receiving the concern.

Effect on Award or Performance: Tier 1 engagement is not considered an official notification of filing an agency protest and does not pause solicitation deadlines, delay award decisions, or suspend contract performance.

Next Steps: If the matter cannot be resolved at Tier 1, the interested party may file a written agency protest under Tier 2. USDA encourages all parties to seek resolution with the Contracting Officer before filing an agency protest.

Tier 2: Agency Protest If concerns cannot be resolved at Tier 1, an interested party may file a written agency protest with either the Contracting Officer or the USDA Independent Review Authority. The decision by the USDA Independent Review Authority is an alternative to a decision by the Contracting Officer. The USDA Independent Review Authority will not consider an appeal of the Contracting Officer’s decision on an agency protest.

The protest must state whether the protester elects review by the Contracting Officer, by the USDA Independent Review Authority. If no election is stated, the Contracting Officer will decide the protest.

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

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

Submission: Agency protests should be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer.

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

mailto:SPE.inquiry@usda.gov

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Effect on Award or Performance: Contract awards or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless justified in writing for urgent and compelling reasons or determined to be in the best interest of the Government.

Review Timeline: USDA strives to resolve agency-level protests within 35 business days of receipt.

Election of Forum: By filing a protest with USDA, the protesters agree not to file a protest on the same matter with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or any other external forum while the agency protest is pending. If such a protest is filed externally, the USDA agency protest will be dismissed.

Questions: Questions regarding this notice or protest procedures should be directed to the Contracting Officer identified in this solicitation.