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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)

USDA-FS CSA SOUTHWEST 7

333 BROADWAY BLVD SE

ALBUQUERQUE NM 87102-3498

7EAX

BLAINE GREENWALT 800-832-1355

1x 11/20/2025

127EAX26R0004

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

The project will facilitate the replacement of three drinking water systems: one at the Jacks Creek Campground and the other at the Field Tract Campground. Both sites are high-use recreation sites. The other water system to be replaced is the

Panchuela Administrative site drinking water system. This site functions as an admin site as well as a day use area for members of the public recreating in the area.

There will be a site visit December 2nd meeting at the Pecos Las Vegas Ranger

Station located at 32 South Main Street, Pecos, NM 87552 at 11:00am.

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

12/09/2025

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

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USDA-FS CSA SOUTHWEST 7

333 BROADWAY BLVD SE

ALBUQUERQUE NM 87102-3498

7EAX

BLAINE M. GREENWALT

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

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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Davis Bacon wages apply.

The government anticipates awarding a single firm-fixed price contract from the RFP.

The magnitude of this project is between

Between $500,000 and $1,000,000.

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; blaine.greenwalt@usda.gov before the date and time listed in Block 13.

0001 The project will facilitate the replacement of 2 drinking water systems; one at the Jacks Creek

Campground and the other at the Field Tract

Campground. Both site are high use recreation site. The other water system to be replaced is the Panchuela Administrative site drinking water system. This site functions as an admin site as well as a day use area for members of the public recreating in the area.

Period of Performance: 01/01/2026 to 09/30/2026

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Solicitation No: 127EAX26R0004

GAOA - Santa Fe Water System Upgrades

FAC 2025-04 June 11, 2025

Table of Contents

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B.2 SCHEDULE NOTES

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

C.2 PROJECT LOCATION

C.3 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

C.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 PACKING AND MARKING

D.2 PROJECT LABELING FOR OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 CLAUSES

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 CLAUSES

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CLAUSES

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 CLAUSES

H.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 CLAUSES

PART III--LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J--LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J.1 ATTACHMENTS

1. SOW

PART IV--REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K--REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF

OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

K.1 PROVISIONS

FAC 2025-04 June 11, 2025

K.2 OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

SECTION L--INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR

RESPONDENTS

L.1 PROVISIONS

L.2 INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION M--EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 PROPOSAL EVALUATION

M.2 TECHNICAL EVALUATION FACTORS

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Schedule of Items, can be found in the attachment section J.

B.2 SCHEDULE NOTES

a) One award will be made from this solicitation; contractors must submit pricing for all items.

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

A. Work for this project requires the Contractor to be responsible for supplying all labor, materials, equipment, freight and delivery, and all necessary valid licenses and permits required to complete the following:

1. Jacks Creek Campground

a. Remove and dispose the 11 yard hydrants and concrete pads.

b. Trench & install 4’ deep, 5,750 ft. of 2” HDPE water line from the existing well to a new pump house up a slope that rises 700 ft.

c. Trench & install 4’ deep, 3,950 ft. of 2” and 2,130 ft. of 1” HDPE distribution water line to the 9 new yard hydrants in terrain that varies in elevation up to 180 ft.

d. During trenching, at the 11 water line road crossings, remove and dispose of lead-contaminated backfill and base course and replace with new backfill.

e. Install 9 yard hydrants including curb shutoff valves and concrete pads. (All 9 in distribution system lines).

f. Install 9 curb shutoff valves connected to drains. (2 in line from well and 7 in distribution system lines)

g. Install 5 additional separate shutoff valves. (2 in line from well and 3 in distribution system lines.

h. Install 4 combination air valves in valve boxes. Verify locations of 4 air valves with COR. (2 in line from well and 2 in distribution system lines)

i. Install 1 check valve in line from well near well.

j. Construct a 170 sq. ft. concrete block pump house.

k. Provide & Install water system accessories in the pump house, including a 1,550 gallon water storage tank, water level controls, a radio transmitter switch, pressure tank, electrical panel box and wiring, plumbing, supply pump, chlorinator assembly, valves, drains, and other accessories.

l. Construct 10’x25’ aggregate service road and install 2 bollards.

m. Install 200 Amp panel and underground electric service from the transformer to the new pump house. Approx. distance is 50 ft.

2. Panchuela Administrative Site

a. Trench & install 4’ deep, 600 ft. of 2” HDPE water line from the existing pump house through the residential area and to the barn.

b. Trench & install 4’ deep, 210 ft. of 1” service lines and drain line from the 2” main to two houses, a barn, and a drain.

c. Remove 4 yard hydrants and install 2 new yard hydrants with concrete pads.

d. Install 7 curb shutoff valves.

3. Field Tract Campground

a. Demolish the existing 64 sq. ft. well house and foundation. Backfill and compact pit. Construct concrete pad around existing wellhead.

b. Construct a 170 sq. ft. concrete block pump house.

c. Provide & install water system accessories in the pump house, including a 1,550 gallon water storage tank, water level controls, pressure tank, electrical panel box and wiring, plumbing, supply pump, chlorinator assembly, valves, drains, and other accessories.

d. Connect the existing well to the water tank in the new pump house with a pitless adapter and 1” HDPE water line, 20 ft. long.

e. Connect the new water tank to the existing distribution system with a 2” HDPE water line, 20 ft. long.

f. Disconnect and cap the old water line connections 30” below grade.

g. Remove and replace 1 yard hydrant with concrete pad.

h. Install 3 curb shutoff valves

i. Install 200 Amp panel and underground electric service from the transformer pole to the new pump house. Distance is 160 ft. Contractor will dig the 2’ deep trench and coordinate with Mora-San Miguel Electric COOP for them to install the line.

j. Trench and install underground secondary electric from the electrical panel to tie into the existing line that feeds the host at the former location of the existing meter pole. Approximate length is 40 ft.

C.2 PROJECT LOCATION

The site locations are across the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District and include three separate campgrounds. All the campgrounds are north of Pecos, New Mexico off

NM-63. The campground coordinates are:

1. Jacks Creek Campground: 35.8390 -105.6560

2. Panchuela Admin Site: 35.8300, -105.6642

3. Field Tract Campground: 35.6873, -105.6945

C.3 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Between $500,000 and $1,000,000.

C.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1) US Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration “Standard

Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-24,” available online at https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs

2) Forest Service Supplemental Specifications to the FP-24 (attached to solicitation package)

SECTION D--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.

https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 CLAUSES

FAR 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

FAR 52.246-13 Inspection-Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements (AUG

1996)

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 CLAUSES

FAR 52.211-13 Time Extensions (SEP 2000)

FAR 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (APR 1984)

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 Days. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

(End of clause)

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CLAUSES

AGAR 452.204-70 Modification for Contract Closeout

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 CLAUSES

H.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Insurance Coverage Requirements

Pursuant to FAR clause FAR 52.228-5, Insurance-Work on a Government Installation paragraph

(a), Contractors shall present evidence and maintain, as a minimum, the amounts of insurance coverage indicated below:

(1) Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability. The Contractor is required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they must be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 must be required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit worker's compensation to be written by private carriers.

(2) General Liability. The Contractor must have bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on a comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence.

(3) Automobile Liability. The Contractor must have automobile liability insurance written on a comprehensive form of policy. The policy must provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States must provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and

$20,000 per occurrence for property damage or loss.

(4) Aircraft Public and Passenger Liability. When aircraft are used in connection with performing the contract, the Contractor must have aircraft public and passenger liability insurance. Coverage must be at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, other than passenger injury. Coverage for passenger injury must be at least

$200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater.

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 CLAUSES

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

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

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

(Clauses are located at FAR part 52 and begin with 52)

Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR):https://www.acquisition.gov/agar

(Clauses are located at AGAR part 452 and begin with 452)

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

FAR 52.202-1 Definitions (JUN 2020)

FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984)

FAR 52.203-5 Covenant against Contingent Fees (MAY 2014)

FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020)

FAR 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (JUN 2020)

FAR 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper

Activity (MAY 2014)

FAR 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY 2014)

FAR 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (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 52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016)

FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020)

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) https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52 https://www.acquisition.gov/agar https://www.acquisition.gov/agar/part-452-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/general-information/staff-offices/departmental-administration/office-contracting-and-procurement-ocp/usda-far-class-deviations https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.govdelivery.com%2Fattachments%2FUSDAPSD%2F2023%2F04%2F04%2Ffile_attachments%2F2456937%2FWhistleblower%2520Guidance.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.govdelivery.com%2Fattachments%2FUSDAPSD%2F2023%2F04%2F04%2Ffile_attachments%2F2456937%2FWhistleblower%2520Guidance.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK

FAC 2025-04 June 11, 2025

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 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility

Matters (OCT 2018)

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

2015)

FAR 52.215-2 Audit and Records -- Negotiation (JUN 2020)

FAR 52.215-8 Order of Precedence—Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997)

FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020)

FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2025)

FAR 52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JAN 2025)

FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003)

FAR 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards -- Overtime Compensation

(MAY 2018)

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)

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 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under National Labor Relations Act

(DEC 2010)

FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021)

FAR 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2025)

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 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2024)

FAR 52.223-20 Aerosols (MAY 2024)

FAR 52.223-21 Foams (MAY 2024)

FAR 52.223-23 Sustainable Products & Services (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021)

FAC 2025-04 June 11, 2025

FAR 52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2024)

FAR 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

(MAY 2024)

FAR 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (JUN 2020)

FAR 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (JUN

2020)

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 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (FEB 2013)

FAR 52.229-4 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (State and Local Adjustments) (FEB 2013)

FAR 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014)

FAR 52.232-17 Interest (MAY 2014)

FAR 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014)

FAR 52.232-24 Prohibition of 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)

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 52.236-17 Layout of Work (APR 1984)

FAR 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FEB 1997) https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/far-class-deviation-eliminate-hard-copy-original-documents-signatures-notarization-seals-bonds-other-seals.pdf https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/far-class-deviation-eliminate-hard-copy-original-documents-signatures-notarization-seals-bonds-other-seals.pdf https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/far-class-deviation-eliminate-hard-copy-original-documents-signatures-notarization-seals-bonds-other-seals.pdf

FAC 2025-04 June 11, 2025

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 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JUL 1995)

FAR 52.243-4 Changes (JUN 2007)

FAR 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN

2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994)

Alternate I (MAR 1994)

FAR 52.248-3 Value Engineering – Construction (OCT 2020)

FAR 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (APR

2012)-Alternate I (SEP 1996)

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 52.225-9 Buy American Act-Construction Materials (OCT 2022)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item—

(1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is–

(i) A commercial product (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition of “commercial product” at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101);

(ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and

(iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and

(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 40102(4), such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

"Construction material" means an article, material, or supply brought to the construction site by the Contractor or a subcontractor for incorporation into the building or work. The term also includes an item brought to the site preassembled from articles, materials, or supplies.

However, emergency life safety systems, such as emergency lighting, fire alarm, and audio evacuation systems, that are discrete systems incorporated into a public building or work and that are produced as complete systems, are evaluated as a single and distinct construction material regardless of when or how the individual parts or components of those systems are delivered to the construction site. Materials purchased directly by the Government are supplies, not construction material.

Cost of components means—

(1) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into the construction material (whether or https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-2#FAR_2_101

FAC 2025-04 June 11, 2025 not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued); or

(2) For components manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture of the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (1) of this definition, plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit. Cost of components does not include any costs associated with the manufacture of the construction material.

Critical component means a component that is mined, produced, or manufactured in the

United States and deemed critical to the U.S. supply chain. The list of critical components is at FAR 25.105.

Critical item means a domestic construction material or domestic end product that is deemed critical to U.S. supply chain resiliency. The list of critical items is at FAR 25.105.

Domestic construction material means—

(1) For construction material that does not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both-

(i) An unmanufactured construction material mined or produced in the United States; or

(ii) A construction material manufactured in the United States, if–

(A) The cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United

States exceeds 60 percent of the cost of all its components, except that the percentage will be 65 percent for items delivered in calendar years 2024 through

2028 and 75 percent for items delivered starting in calendar year 2029.

Components of foreign origin of the same class or kind for which nonavailability determinations have been made are treated as domestic. Components of unknown origin are treated as foreign; or

(B) The construction material is a COTS item; or

(2) For construction material that consists wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, a construction material manufactured in the United States if the cost of foreign iron and steel constitutes less than 5 percent of the cost of all component used in such construction material. The cost of foreign iron and steel includes but is not limited to the cost of foreign iron or steel mill products (such as bar, billet, slab, wire, plate, or sheet), castings, or forgings utilized in the manufacture of the construction material and a good faith estimate of the cost of all foreign iron or steel components excluding COTS fasteners.

Iron or steel components of unknown origin are treated as foreign. If the construction material contains multiple components, the cost of all the materials used in such construction material is calculated in accordance with the definition of "cost of components".

Fastener means a hardware device that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together. Examples of fasteners are nuts, bolts, pins, rivets, nails, clips, and screws.

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Foreign construction material means a construction material other than a domestic construction material.

Foreign iron and steel means iron or steel products not produced in the United States.

Produced in the United States means that all manufacturing processes of the iron or steel must take place in the United States, from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings, except metallurgical processes involving refinement of steel additives. The origin of the elements of the iron or steel is not relevant to the determination of whether it is domestic or foreign.

Predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both means that the cost of the iron and steel content exceeds 50 percent of the total cost of all its components. The cost of iron and steel is the cost of the iron or steel mill products (such as bar, billet, slab, wire, plate, or sheet), castings, or forgings utilized in the manufacture of the product and a good faith estimate of the cost of iron or steel components excluding COTS fasteners.

Steel means an alloy that includes at least 50 percent iron, between 0.02 and 2 percent carbon, and may include other elements.

"United States" means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.

(b) Domestic preference.

(1) This clause implements 41 U.S.C. Chapter 83, Buy American, by providing a preference for domestic construction material. In accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1907, the domestic content test of the Buy American statute is waived for construction material that is a COTS item, except that for construction material that consists wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the domestic content test is applied only to the iron and steel content of the construction materials, excluding COTS fasteners. (See FAR

12.505(a)(2)). The Contractor shall use only domestic construction material in performing this contract, except as provided in paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(3) of this clause.

(2) This requirement does not apply to information technology that is a commercial product or to the construction materials or components listed by the Government as follows:

[Contracting Officer to list applicable excepted materials or indicate "none"]

(3) The Contracting Officer may add other foreign construction material to the list in paragraph (b)(2) of this clause if the Government determines that-

(i) The cost of domestic construction material would be unreasonable.

(A) For domestic construction material that is not a critical item or does not contain critical components.

(1) The cost of a particular domestic construction material subject to the requirements of the Buy American statute is unreasonable when the cost of such material exceeds the cost of foreign material by more than 20 percent;

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(2) For construction material that is not a COTS item and does not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, if the cost of a particular domestic construction material is determined to be unreasonable or there is no domestic offer received, and the low offer is for foreign construction material that is manufactured in the United States and does not exceed 55 percent domestic content, the Contracting Officer will treat the lowest offer of foreign construction material that exceeds 55 percent domestic content as a domestic offer and determine whether the cost of that offer is unreasonable by applying the evaluation factor listed in paragraph

(b)(3)(i)(A)(1) of this clause.

(3) The procedures in paragraph (b)(3)(i)(A)(2) of this clause will no longer apply as of January 1, 2030.

(B) For domestic construction material that is a critical item or contains critical components.

(1) The cost of a particular domestic construction material that is a critical item or contains critical components, subject to the requirements of the Buy

American statute, is unreasonable when the cost of such material exceeds the cost of foreign material by more than 20 percent plus the additional preference factor identified for the critical item or construction material containing critical components listed at FAR 25.105.

(2) For construction material that does not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, if the cost of a particular domestic construction material is determined to be unreasonable or there is no domestic offer received, and the low offer is for foreign construction material that does not exceed 55 percent domestic content, the Contracting Officer will treat the lowest foreign offer of construction material that is manufactured in the United

States and exceeds 55 percent domestic content as a domestic offer, and determine whether the cost of that offer is unreasonable by applying the evaluation factor listed in paragraph (b)(3)(i)(B)(1) of this clause.

(3) The procedures in paragraph (b)(3)(i)(B)(2) of this clause will no longer apply as of January 1, 2030.

(ii) The application of the restriction of the Buy American statute to a particular construction material would be impracticable or inconsistent with the public interest; or

(iii) The construction material is not mined, produced, or manufactured in the United

States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities of a satisfactory quality.

(c) Request for determination of inapplicability of the Buy American statute.

(1) (i) Any Contractor request to use foreign construction material in accordance with paragraph (b)(3) of this clause shall include adequate information for Government evaluation of the request, including-

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(A) A description of the foreign and domestic construction materials;

(B) Unit of measure;

(C) Quantity;

(D) Price;

(E) Time of delivery or availability;

(F) Location of the construction project;

(G) Name and address of the proposed supplier; and

(H) A detailed justification of the reason for use of foreign construction materials cited in accordance with paragraph (b)(3) of this clause.

(ii) A request based on unreasonable cost shall include a reasonable survey of the market and a completed price comparison table in the format in paragraph (d) of this clause.

(iii) The price of construction material shall include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free certificate may be issued).

(iv) Any Contractor request for a determination submitted after contract award shall explain why the Contractor could not reasonably foresee the need for such determination and could not have requested the determination before contract award. If the Contractor does not submit a satisfactory explanation, the Contracting Officer need not make a determination.

(2) If the Government determines after contract award that an exception to the Buy

American statute applies and the Contracting Officer and the Contractor negotiate adequate consideration, the Contracting Officer will modify the contract to allow use of the foreign construction material. However, when the basis for the exception is the unreasonable price of a domestic construction material, adequate consideration is not less than the differential established in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of this clause.

(3) Unless the Government determines that an exception to the Buy American statute applies, use of foreign construction material is noncompliant with the Buy American statute.

(d) Data. To permit evaluation of requests under paragraph (c) of this clause based on unreasonable cost, the Contractor shall include the following information and any applicable supporting data based on the survey of suppliers:

Foreign and Domestic Construction Materials Price Comparison

Construction Material Description Unit of Measure Quantity Price (Dollars)*

Item1

Foreign construction material _______ _______ _______

Domestic construction material _______ _______ _______

Item 2

Foreign construction material _______ _______ _______

Domestic construction material _______ _______ _______

[*Include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued)].

[List name, address, telephone number, and contact for suppliers surveyed. Attach copy of response; if oral, attach summary.]

[Include other applicable supporting information.]

(End of clause)

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)

Required Signage

This contract is supported by funds from the ______________________ [insert Bipartisan

Infrastructure Law (also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act), the CHIPS and

Science Act, the Inflation Reduction Act, or the American Rescue Plan as applicable]. Therefore, the contractor must display signage on all covered construction sites as described at https://www.usda.gov/style-guide/signage-guidelines for the duration of this contract’s period of performance.

PART III--LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J--LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J.1 ATTACHMENTS

1. SOW

2. Drawings

3. Schedule of Items

4. Fire Plan

5. Wage Determination NM20240011 Rev 1

PART IV--REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K--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 52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals – Construction (OCT 1997)

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 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction.

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

(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.

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

(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.

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(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.

(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

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(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 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:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

☒ (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.

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