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This is a Solicitation for a roof and floor replacement project for the US Forest Service at the Smokey Circle Quarters located in Grants, New Mexico. The solicitation (No. 127EAX26Q0003) seeks a contractor to remove and replace 1,201 square feet of Metal Pro Panel Roof with gutters and downspouts, and 1,201 square feet of existing linoleum flooring with new vinyl flooring in a single-wide manufactured home. The project includes structural assessment, potential subfloor and roof support repairs, and installation of new insulation and moisture barriers.

The contract is valued between $25,000 and $100,000, with a performance period from 01/05/2026 to 07/31/2026. Contractors must submit offers electronically to troy.mccullough@usda.gov, including a technical proposal addressing past performance, experience, and technical approach, and a price proposal. The government will evaluate offers using a best value approach, considering factors such as past performance, experience, technical approach, and price. The project requires Davis-Bacon wages, and work must be completed within 180 calendar days after receiving the notice to proceed, with a 72-hour notice required before starting work in the occupied trailer.

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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

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

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

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

1158583

SOUTHWESTERN REGION

333 BROADWAY SE

ALBUQUERQUE NM 87102

Troy McCullough

Contracting Officer US Forest Service

TROY MCCULLOUGH

112/04/2025

127EAX26Q0003

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

The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, materials, equipment, vehicles, tools, parts, labor, transportation, and miscellaneous items needed to remove, dispose, and replace the existing 1,201 square feet of Metal Pro Panel Roof with gutters and downspouts. Also remove, dispose, and replace the existing 1,201 square feet of

Linoleum flooring with new vinyl flooring within the Single wide manufactured base home. Upon Removal of the old linoleum flooring contractor shall reinstall any damaged sub flooring, moisture barrier and new wood grain vinyl flooring as well as any molding that may be required.

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.)

10 180 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

12/22/2025

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. 8/2014)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

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

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 and return (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

Your offer on this 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

SOUTHWESTERN REGION

333 BROADWAY SE

ALBUQUERQUE NM 87102

TROY A. MCCULLOUGH

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

Contractor agrees to furnish 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.)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

Continued...

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

3 35

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

127EAX26Q0003

Davis Bacon wages apply.

The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price contract off the RFQ.

The magnitude of this project is between $25,000 and $100,000.

Offers or responses to the solicitation (include the solicitation number in the name of the document) should be sent to the contracting officer by email only; troy.mccullough@usda.gov before the deadline.

Delivery: 180 Days After Notice to Proceed

Delivery Location Code: 8393

USDA FOREST SERVICE

MT TAYLOR RANGER DISTRICT

1800 LOBO CANYON ROAD

GRANTS NM 87020-9999 US

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 01/05/2026 to 07/31/2026

0001 Mount Taylor Employee Quarters 214 Floor/Roof 1 LS

Replacement

The "Submit Invoice-to" address for USDA orders is the Department of Treasury's Invoice

Processing Platform (IPP). The contractor must follow the instructions on how to register and submit invoices via IPP as prescribed in the previous communications from USDA and Treasury.

All invoices are to be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform. This is a mandatory requirement initiated by the U.S.

Department of Treasury and you can find more information at this website https://www.ipp.gov/index.html.

Please make sure that your company has registered at https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm l to establish your account.

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Solicitation No: 127EAX26Q0003 Project Name: Smokey Circle Quarters #214 Floor and Roof Replacement

FAC 2025-04 June 11, 2025

Table of Contents

THE SCHEDULE

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

C.2 PROJECT LOCATION

C.3 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 PACKING AND MARKING

D.2 PROJECT LABELING FOR OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE

E.1 CLAUSES

F.1 CLAUSES

G.1 CLAUSES

CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 CLAUSES

LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J.1 ATTACHMENTS

REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

OR RESPONDENTS

K.1 PROVISIONS

K.2 OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

L.1 PROVISIONS

L.2 QUOTE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 QUOTE EVALUATION

M.2 TECHNICAL EVALUATION FACTORS

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THE SCHEDULE

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Item Supplies/Services Qty Unit of

Issue Unit Price Total Price

Pro Panel Roofing 1 LS $ $ Roofing Paper 1 LS $ $ Metal Flashing 1 LS $ $ Roof Tar Seal 1 LS $ $ OSB Sub roofing material repair 1 LS $ $ Gutter material 1 LS $ $ Down spout 1 LS $ $ Roof Removal 1 LS $ $ Structural Assessment 1 LS $ $ Disposal 1 LS $ $ Mobilization/taxes 1 LS $ $ Vinyl Flooring 70 SF $ $ Flooring Transition strips 10 EA $ $ Moisture barrier 15 SF $ $ OSB Sub flooring material repair 1 SF $ $ Floor Removal 1,201 SF $ $ Mobilization/taxes/Bonding 1 LS $ $ Structural Assessment 1 LS $ $ Disposal 1 LS $ $

214 Smokey Circle Roof Replacement Total Bid $

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DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, materials, equipment, vehicles, tools, parts, labor, transportation, and miscellaneous items needed to remove, dispose, and replace the existing 1,201 square feet of Metal Pro Panel Roof with gutters and downspouts.

The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, materials, equipment, vehicles, tools, parts, labor, transportation, and miscellaneous items needed to remove, dispose, and replace the existing 1,201 square feet of Linoleum flooring with new vinyl flooring within the Single wide manufactured base home. Upon Removal of the old linoleum flooring contractor shall reinstall any damaged sub flooring, moisture barrier and new wood grain vinyl flooring as well as any molding that may be required.

C.2 PROJECT LOCATION

The Mt Taylor Smokey Circle site is located off I-40, exit # 85, in Grants NM. After exiting I40 W at exit #85 veer to the right. At the stoplight head straight onto Sante Fe Ave. Turn right onto First St, then at the stop sign for the intersection with E. Roosevelt Ave. Turn right. Within 0.15 miles, turn left on University Blvd then an immediate right through the gate to get onto Smokey Circle.

C.3 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Between $25,000 and $100,000.

PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 PACKING AND MARKING

All shipments of materials, equipment and/or supplies shall be addressed to the Contractor and not to the Government.

D.2 PROJECT LABELING FOR OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE

The Government singularly identifies each project with a contract number at time of award. The contract number is a unique identifier to purposely and permanently represent an awarded project. The Government issued contract number is to be referenced on all official communication starting upon notice of award.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 CLAUSES

FAR 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 CLAUSES

FAR 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

FAR 52.211.10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 180 calendar days. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

(End of clause)

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CLAUSES

AGAR 452.204-70 Modification for Contract Closeout

CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 CLAUSES

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

FAC 2025-04 June 11, 2025

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

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

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

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

FAR 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (JUN 2020) FAR 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (Whistleblower

Guidance to contractor employees) FAR 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements (JAN 2017) FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards

(JUN 2020)

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC

2014) FAR 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services

Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) FAR 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) FAR 52.204-30 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition (Dec

2023) FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with

Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (JAN 2025)

FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015)

FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) FAR 52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JAN 2025) FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) FAR 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirement (AUG 2018) FAR 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (MAY 2014) FAR 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (JUL 2021) FAR 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JUL 2005) (DEVIATION FEB 2025) FAR 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988) FAR 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (MAY 2014) FAR 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (MAY 2014) FAR 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related

Regulations (MAY 2014)

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FAR 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988) FAR 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (MAY 2014) FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) FAR 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) FAR 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers under Executive Order 14026

(JAN 2022)

FAR 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) FAR 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts

(MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

FAR 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (FEB 2021)- FAR 52.223-23 Sustainable Products & Services (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025) FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) FAR 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

(MAY 2024)

FAR 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity -- Construction Contracts (DEC 2007) FAR 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997) FAR 52.228-5 Insurance – Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997) FAR 52.228-11 Individual Surety - Pledge of Assets (FEB 2021) (DEVIATION MAY

2023) FAR 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (DEC 2022) FAR 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (NOV 2014) FAR 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds -- Construction (JUN 2020)

(DEVIATION MAY 2023)

FAR 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) FAR 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014) FAR 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (JAN 2017) FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management

(OCT 2018)

FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR

2023) FAR 52.233-1 Disputes (MAY 2014) Alt 1 (DEC 1991) FAR 52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 1996) FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) FAR 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991) FAR 52.236-8 Other Contracts (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and

Improvements (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (APR 1984)

FAC 2025-04 June 11, 2025

FAR 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (NOV 1991) FAR 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-16 Quantity Surveys (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference (FEB 1995) FAR 52.240-1 Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by

American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (NOV 2024) FAR 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions (APR 1984) FAR 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN

2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

FAR 52.245-1 Government Property (SEP 2021) - Alt 1 (APR 2012) FAR 52.245-9 Use and Charges (APR 2012) FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994) FAR 52.248-3 Value Engineering – Construction (OCT 2020) FAR 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984) FAR 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991) AGAR 452.236-70 Emergency Response, Fire Suppression, and Liability

FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (NOV 2020)

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

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR 4) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J.1 ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 – Roof Replacement Statement of Work Attachment 2 – Flooring Replacement Attachment 3 – Wage Determination

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REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF

OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

K.1 PROVISIONS

FAR 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Representation and Disclosures (Dec 2023)

FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

(a) (1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 236220.

(2) The small business size standard is $45M.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519 if the acquisition—

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b) (1) If the provision at FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

(i) ☐ Paragraph (d) applies.

(ii) ☐ Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

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(i) FAR 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless–

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in FAR part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) FAR 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) FAR 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) FAR 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) FAR 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that-

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) FAR 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services- Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) FAR 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations- Representation.

(viii) FAR 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) FAR 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) FAR 52.214-14, Place of Performance-Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

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(xi) FAR 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) FAR 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied FAR part 19 in accordance with FAR 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) FAR 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied FAR part 19 in accordance with FAR 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(xiv) [Reserved]

(xv) [Reserved]

(xvi) FAR 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans’ Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(xvii) FAR 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of biobased products in USDA-designated product categories; or include the clause at FAR 52.223-2, Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) FAR 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA–designated items.

(xix) [Reserved]

(xx) FAR 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at FAR 52.225-1.

(xxi) FAR 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates II and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at FAR 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $100,000, the

FAC 2025-04 June 11, 2025 provision with its Alternate II applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $100,000 or more but is less than $102,280, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxii) FAR 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at FAR 52.225-5.

(xxiii) FAR 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan-Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) FAR 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxv) FAR 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

☐ (i) FAR 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

☐ (ii) FAR 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

☒ (iii) FAR 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

☐ (iv) FAR 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment- Certification.

☐ (v) FAR 52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Certification.

☐ (vi) FAR 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

☐ (A) Basic.

☐ (B) Alternate I.

☐ (vii) FAR 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted

Computer Software.

(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM website accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are

FAC 2025-04 June 11, 2025 incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause # Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in any updates to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of provision)

K.2 OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

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 agency solicitations, including:

FAR 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals— Representation

FAR 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

FAC 2025-04 June 11, 2025

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

L.1 PROVISIONS

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

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

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

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

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

FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (NOV 2024) FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) FAR 52.204-22 Alternative Line-Item Proposal (JAN 2017) FAR 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements—Secondary Site of the Work

(MAY 2014)

FAR 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Act Requirement—Construction Materials (MAY

2014) FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction) (FEB 1995)

L.2 QUOTE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1) Offeror must have an active entity registration at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ in order to submit an offer.

2) All offers shall include:

a) Price Proposal

i) Signed Standard Form 1442, Solicitation/Offer/Award Construction, Alteration, Repair (blocks 14 – 20c).

ii) Section B - Schedule of Items, All blocks must be completed by the offeror. All Items must be priced.

iii) Section K - Offeror Representations and Certifications – Complete the requested information in each applicable provision in Section K (FAR 52.204-8, FAR 52.204-24, FAC 2025-04 June 11, 2025

FAR 52.219-4). Only return the applicable provisions, not the entire solicitation.

iv) Acknowledgement of solicitation amendments (if any). This can be accomplished by completing section 19 on the SF-1442 or by submitting the signed SF-30(s) from sam.gov with your price proposal.

b) Technical Proposal

The technical proposal shall include, at a minimum, the information identified below in sufficient detail to allow for evaluation based on the criteria identified in Section M Evaluation Criteria. It is strongly suggested that offerors organize their technical proposal with individual sections that address each of the following evaluation criteria:

i) Factor 1. Past Performance: submit a list of relevant past work the contractor has performed with the past 5 years along with contact information so the government may contact prior customers to evaluate past performance. Information should include the project name, location, description of the work, dollar value and name/phone/email of project owner representative.

ii) Factor 2. Experience: Submit a short narrative providing details of the experience the firm has (either as a prime or sub-contractor) for work similar in nature and scope in geographical conditions similar to this requirement (remote location, damp climate, similar logistical challenges for transporting equipment and materials, care and feeding of crew, etc.).

iii) Factor 3. Technical Approach to Performing the Work: At a minimum, describe your planned approach to performing this work. Include the type of equipment to be used, key personnel and their qualifications, logistics of equipment and supply delivery, crew accommodations, major sub-contractors and their roles, biobased products to be used in the accomplishment of the work, and anticipated schedule of work.

(3) The price and technical proposals shall be separate documents (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or Adobe PDF) and shall be submitted as specified in block 10 of the SF-18 or block 13a of the SF-1442. It is the vendor’s responsibility to ensure delivery of all required documents by the date and time set for receipt of offers.

(4) Contact the Contracting Officer by telephone or by e-mail if you do not understand any part of these instructions.

(5) Offer submission instructions are contained on the SF-1442.

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

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

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 QUOTE EVALUATION

Quotes will be evaluated using a best value approach. This allows the Government to accept other than the lowest priced quote. The Government may perform a comparative evaluation (comparing offers to each other) to select the contractor that provides the best value, considering the evaluation factors in this solicitation.

M.2 TECHNICAL EVALUATION FACTORS

Factor 1. Past Performance Past performance is a measure of the degree to which the offeror (including major subcontracts) has satisfied previous customers and complied with Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. The Government will contact references to assess the quality of the contractor’s work, timely completion, project management, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

The Government will consider the currency and relevance of the information, source of the information, context of the data and general trends in contractor performance. The Government shall consider this information, as well as information obtained from any other sources, when evaluating the offeror’s past performance.

Factor 2. Experience The Government will assess the specialized experience and skill of the firm with a focus on experience that is relevant to the specified project.

Factor 3. Technical Approach to Performing the Work When evaluating the Technical Approach to Performing the Work, the government will assess the reasonableness of the contractor’s proposed approach to performing the work including the use of biobased products in project implementation.

Factor 4. Price The proposed price will be evaluated for reasonableness and will be weighed in conjunction with the technical factors to determine the quote offering the best value to the government.

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 Attachment

Project Smokey Circle quarters 214 Floor and Roof replacement.

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work (Base)

The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, materials, equipment, vehicles, tools, parts, labor, transportation, and miscellaneous items needed to remove, dispose, and replace the existing 1,201 square feet of Metal Pro Panel Roof with gutters and downspouts.

All work shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications contained herein. No changes to the specifications, terms, or conditions of this Request for Quotations (RFQ) shall be made without the prior approval of the Contracting Officer in writing. All submittals for changes or substitutions will be subject to a maximum review time of 10 business days and notice of acceptance or rejection will be sent to the contractor by the CO or COR. The contractor is responsible for complying with all applicable regulations and obtaining all permits for this work.

2.0 Background

Smokey Circle located in Grants New Mexico is the site of single wide trailers manufactured in 1993. The building is a single story 1,201 sq ft roof that will need to be removed disposed of and replaced with a Metal Pro Panel Roof with gutters and downspouts. This roof has a swamp cooler on it, which will need to either stay connected or be removed and reconnected/reinstalled. The new roof should have proper weatherizing materials installed. The existing roof is sheet metal and has known weak areas and has suffered water damage from the Swamp coolers that were located on the roof of the trailer. This trailer will require a assessment of damaged trusses and structural support shall be conducted to meet any additional structural needs prior to new roof installation. Structural repairs and any other additional work, including cost estimate, will be submitted to CO/COR for approval/refusal. Approved repairs will be completed prior to the new roof installation. All material and parts from existing rood demolition will be hauled off site and properly/legally disposed of.

The trailer serves as seasonal quarters for Forest Service Personnel and may be occupied during project time frame.

Any work to be done in an occupied trailer shall require a 72-hour notice before work can be started to allow for proper notification of residence.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

Roof Specifications

• Roofing will follow existing slope and contour of existing roof.

• building is one-story 1,201 sq ft of roof area.

• Base contract building is one-story 1.000 sq feet of roof area with a swamp cooler located on the upper east side.

• Gutter system and downspouts will be installed on all roof.

• Must meet all federal, state, city, and county regulations and requirements.

• Contractor responsible for acquiring permits and achieving/exceeding all permit requirements.

• DEMOLITION: Work shall include removal of existing asphalt shingle roofing. Care shall be taken to ensure no damage is done to surrounding penetration or other items on the roof. Any damage shall be repaired.

Contractor shall, upon removal of roofing, inspect existing decking to ensure all decking is adequate for new roofing. Any damaged decking shall be reported to the COR and an agreed upon change order price shall be used for replacement of decking.

• NEW ROOF INSTALLATION: Upon completion of demolition and inspection of decking, contractor shall install a minimum R-15 insulating Styrofoam securely on the decking for improved insulation. Once insulation is in place, a neoprene type roofing shall be installed per manufacturer’s recommendation. All roofing shall be secure and prevent water penetration. All roofing shall include provisions for chimney, evaporative cooler and penetrations. Contractor shall replace all trim associated with roof and fascia shall be replaced with a metal fascia which is green in color and a minimum of 24 gauge. Contractor shall install green metal gutters and downspouts in accordance with roof drainage to include downspouts and water diversion away from structure.

4.0 Government Furnished

The Government will not be furnishing any equipment or supplies to aid with the removal or installation of units or equipment. The government will provide restroom facilities for workers within regular business hours.

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Any additions or substitutions must be submitted in writing to the Contract Officer with Justification and reasoning for addition or substitution. Submittals will be discussed and approved/denied in no more than eight working days after submittal date. The buildings will be occupied during this install. A 72 hours’ notice is required: prior to start work; for any utility disconnection period; and prior to entering building. As the building may be occupied, any open-air areas within the workspace shall be mitigated by coverings that meet standard industry and construction standards/practice.

Submittals: Construction timeline a minimum of 3 workdays prior to start of work. Copy of contractor’s relevant licenses.

Copy(s) of Structural survey(s) and recommendation of substructure repair items to be approved/rejected to COR/CO.

Copies of manufacturers information to or exceed contract specifications.

Key Deliverables

Item No. Deliverable Objective Due 1 Submission of material Approval of roofing material must be submitted Prior to Installation 2 Proposed Project Plan Defining the responsibilities, timeline, risks and milestones of contract objectives. Ref. Subtask 4.1.3 No later than five (5) business days after contract award

3 Warranty/manufacturer information

Report documenting tasks & issues weekly. Ref Task 5.1

Prior to the contract closeout

Item No.

Deliverable / Item Title

Description Frequency Reference Delivery Format

Due By

3 weekly Status Report

Weekly report documenting tasks and issues identified during the week

Once per week

Ref. SOO, Page 3, Section 4.2.1, Functional Tasks

Via email to

COR

The Friday of every week after contract award

4 Permits, License, Certifications

Proof of Permits, license and certifications obtained since date of contract award

Prior to start of work.

Ref. SOO, Page 6, Section 5.1.3, Call Order Report Details

Via email to

COR

No later than a week prior to start of work.

Insert Deliverables / Schedule Here

6.0 Travel

The Mt Taylor Smokey Circle site is located off I-40, exit # 85, in Grants NM. After exiting I40 W at exit #85 veer to the right. At the stoplight head straight onto Sante Fe Ave. Turn right onto First St, then at the stop sign for the intersection with E. Roosevelt Ave. Turn right. Within 0.15 miles, turn left on University Blvd then an immediate right through the gate to get onto Smokey Circle.

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

Crew Foreman- Must be certified and licensed.

Flooring Crew

8.0 Security Requirements

N/A

9.0 Data Rights

N/A

10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards

Attachment

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 Attachment

Project Smokey Circle quarters 214 Floor and Roof replacement.

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work (Base)

The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, materials, equipment, vehicles, tools, parts, labor, transportation, and miscellaneous items needed to remove, dispose, and replace the existing 1,201 square feet of Linoleum flooring with new vinyl flooring within the Single wide manufactured base home. Upon Removal of the old linoleum flooring contractor shall reinstall any damaged sub flooring, moisture barrier and new wood grain vinyl flooring as well as any molding that may be required.

All work shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications contained herein. No changes to the specifications, terms, or conditions of this Request for Quotations (RFQ) shall be made without the prior approval of the Contracting Officer in writing. All submittals for changes or substitutions will be subject to a maximum review time of 10 business days and notice of acceptance or rejection will be sent to the contractor by the CO or COR. The contractor is responsible for complying with all applicable regulations and obtaining all permits for this work.

2.0 Background

Smokey Circle located in Grants New Mexico is the site of single wide trailers manufactured in 1993. The existing flooring is linoleum flooring that has suffered water damage from the Swamp coolers that were located on the roof of the trailer as mentioned above. This trailer will require new subflooring, moisture barrier and flooring. Most of the water damage has occurred with the kitchen, living area and laundry rooms.

The trailer serve as seasonal quarters for Forest Service Personnel and may be occupied during project time frame. Any work to be done in an occupied trailer shall require a 72-hour notice before work can be started to allow for proper notification of residence.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

The option to the base contract is to replace the existing Linoleum Flooring, damaged subflooring, insulation and moisture barrier materials if any and replace with new insulation, subflooring, moisture barrier and new wood grain vinyl flooring.

Flooring shall be scuffing resistant and low maintenance/ upkeep. Submission of flooring type and color shall be approved by COR/GTM prior to installation.

• Installation of new insulation, subflooring, moisture barrier and new wood grain vinyl flooring.

• Installation of new Oak Gray 6 mil X 6in X 36 in waterproof Interlocking Vinyl Plank Flooring.

• Installation and removal of all floor molding materials.

• Base contract building is a single story 1,201 sq ft. manufactured home.

• Must meet all federal, state, city, and county regulations and requirements.

• Contractor responsible for acquiring permits and achieving/exceeding all permit requirements.

• DEMOLITION: Work shall include removal of old flooring materials. Care shall be taken to ensure no damage is done to surrounding areas or other items on the installation area. Any damage shall be repaired. Contractor shall, upon removal of flooring materials, inspect existing floor and subfloor structures to ensure all flooring and supporting structures are adequate for new flooring. Any damaged supporting structures shall be reported to the COR and an agreed upon change order price shall be used for replacement of any floor joists, or other supporting structures. and/or insulation.

• Old Flooring material shall be removed from the site and legally disposed of.

• NEW FLOORING INSTALLATION: Upon removal of old flooring and installation of new floor and sub flooring materials contractor shall conduct a structural assessment for all flooring supporting structures and install a minimum R-13 insulation in any needed area due to new installation activity.

4.0 Government Furnished

The Government will not be furnishing any equipment or supplies to aid with the removal or installation of units or equipment. The government will provide restroom facilities for workers within regular business hours.

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Any additions or substitutions must be submitted in writing to the Contract Officer with Justification and reasoning for addition or substitution. Submittals will be discussed and approved/denied in no more than eight working days after submittal date. The buildings will be occupied during this install. A 72 hours’ notice is required: prior to start work; for any utility disconnection period; and prior to entering building. As the building may be occupied, any open-air areas within the workspace shall be mitigated by coverings that meet standard industry and construction standards/practice.

Submittals: Construction timeline a minimum of 3 workdays prior to start of work. Copy of contractor’s relevant licenses.

Copy(s) of Structural survey(s) and recommendation of substructure repair items to be approved/rejected to COR/CO.

Copies of manufacturers information to or exceed contract specifications.

Item No. Deliverable Objective Due 1 Submission of material Approval of flooring material must be submitted Prior to Installation 2 Proposed Project Plan Defining the responsibilities, timeline, risks and milestones of contract objectives. Ref. Subtask 4.1.3 No later than five (5) business days after contract award

3 Warranty/manufacturer information

Report documenting tasks & issues weekly. Ref Task 5.1

Prior to the contract closeout

Item No.

Deliverable / Item Title

Description Frequency Reference Delivery Format

Due By

3 weekly Status Report

Weekly report documenting tasks and issues identified during the week

Once per week

Ref. SOO, Page 3, Section 4.2.1, Functional Tasks

Via email to

COR

The Friday of every week after contract award

4 Permits, License, Certifications

Proof of Permits, license and certifications obtained since date of contract award

Prior to start of work.

Ref. SOO, Page 6, Section 5.1.3, Call Order Report Details

Via email to

COR

No later than a week prior to start of work.

Insert Deliverables / Schedule Here

6.0 Travel

The Mt Taylor Smokey Circle site is located off I-40, exit # 85, in Grants NM. After exiting I40 W at exit #85 veer to the right. At the stoplight head straight onto Sante Fe Ave. Turn right onto First St, then at the stop sign for the intersection with E. Roosevelt Ave. Turn right. Within 0.15 miles, turn left on University Blvd then an immediate right through the gate to get onto Smokey Circle.

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

Crew Foreman- Must be certified and licensed.

Flooring Crew

8.0 Security Requirements

9.0 Data Rights

10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards

Attachment

"General Decision Number: NM20250005 01/03/2025

Superseded General Decision Number: NM20240005

State: New Mexico

Construction Type: Residential

Counties: Catron, Chaves, Curry, De Baca, Eddy, Grant, Hidalgo, Lea, Lincoln, Luna, Otero, Roosevelt, Sierra and Socorro Counties in New Mexico.

RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (consisting of single family homes and apartments up to and including 4 stories)

Note: Contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act are generally required to pay at least the applicable minimum wage rate required under Executive Order 14026 or Executive Order 13658.

Please note that these Executive Orders apply to covered contracts entered into by the federal government that are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act itself, but do not apply to contracts subject only to the Davis-Bacon Related Acts, including those set forth at 29 CFR 5.1(a)(1).

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