127EAX27Q0011 Chino Emergency Repairs.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

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

9.

INFORMATION CALL

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

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

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

1177775

USDA-FS CSA SOUTHWEST 7

333 BROADWAY BLVD SE

ALBUQUERQUE NM 87102-3498

7EAX

Troy McCullough

Contracting Officer

US Forest Service troy.mccullough@usda.gov

TROY MCCULLOUGH 000-000-0000

110/23/2026

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INVITATION FOR BID

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

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

This project consists of providing all materials, equipment, labor, transportation, and incidentals for completion of the repair storm damage sustained on three buildings at this site.

The repairs are to include roof replacement, dry wall and insulation replacement, a door replacement, ceiling and insulation replacement, installation of gutters and downspouts, and to replace a portion of the side of the Chino Yard Office; to perform maintenance to the metal roofs on the Supervisor¿s office and the Chino

Shop; to repair window frames on upper windows, to caulk ALL of windows, and to install a Z bar at the roof line on the Supervisor¿s Office; and to gutters and downspouts on the Chino Shop.

This project could also include, if additional funds are available, optional bid items. The optional bid items are exterior painting on the Yard Office; replace the weather stripping on two garage doors and a door sweep on a manway; and if mold is found in the Supervisor¿s Office to replace the dry wall and insulation.

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 60 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

11/09/2026

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

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

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

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

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

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

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

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

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

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

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

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

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

BY

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USDA-FS CSA SOUTHWEST 7

333 BROADWAY BLVD SE

ALBUQUERQUE NM 87102-3498

7EAX

TROY A. MCCULLOUGH

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

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

copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

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

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022) BACK

Continued...

and return

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

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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Davis Bacon wages apply.

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

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; troy.mccullough@usda.gov before the deadline.

Delivery: 60 Days After Notice to Proceed

Delivery Location Code: 8191

PRESCOTT NATIONAL FOREST

735 NORTH HIGHWAY 89

CHINO VALLEY AZ 86323 US

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 11/13/2026 to 02/26/2027

0001 Chino Emergency Repairs 1 LS

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

Chino Emergency Repairs

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Statement of Requirement

This project consists of providing all materials, equipment, labor, transportation, and incidentals for completion of the repair storm damage sustained on three buildings at this site.

The repairs are to include roof replacement, dry wall and insulation replacement, a door replacement, ceiling and insulation replacement, installation of gutters and downspouts, and to replace a portion of the side of the Chino Yard Office; to perform maintenance to the metal roofs on the Supervisor’s office and the Chino Shop; to repair window frames on upper windows, to caulk ALL of windows, and to install a Z bar at the roof line on the Supervisor’s Office; and to gutters and downspouts on the Chino Shop.

See Attachment 1 – Statement of Work for full details

Schedule of Items -

See Attachment 2 – Schedule of Items

Technical Data -associated with this solicitation are available through the following sources:

Technical data and supporting documentation Attachments

• Attachment 1 – Statement of Work

• Attachment 2 – Schedule of Items

• Attachment 3 – Specifications

• Attachment 4 – Prescott Fire Plan

• Attachment 5 – Prescott Spill Prevention Plan

• Attachment 6 – Wage Determination

Project Location

Project locations are listed in:

Attachment 1 – Statement of Work Attachment 3 – Technical Specifications.

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and United States Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses and Provisions

The clauses and provisions contained herein are applicable to any order awarded as a result of this solicitation. The terms and conditions set forth herein supersede all other terms and conditions.

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

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

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998 This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

This is a commercial construction acquisition. FAR 52.212-4 is amended as follows:

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

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

FAR 52.243-4, Changes (Nov 2025)

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

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

(Jan 2017) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2025) 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Sep 2025) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Sep 2025) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Nov 2025) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

The following clauses are applicable if checked:

52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (Nov 2025) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with

Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Sep 2025) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2025) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2025) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Nov 2025) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Nov 2025) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Nov 2025) https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Nov 2025) 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Apr 2026) 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (Nov

2025) 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (Nov 2025) 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (Nov 2025) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (Mar 1994)

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

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

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

The following clauses are applicable when checked:

52.222-30 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Price Adjustment (None or Separately Specified Pricing Method (Aug 2018)

52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (Oct 1997) 52.228-11 Individual Surety-Pledge of Assets (Feb 2021) 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (Nov 2014) 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds-Construction (Jun 2020) 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (Jul 2025) 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (Jul 2025) 52.236-6 Superintendent by the Contractor (Jul 2025) 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (Jul 2025) 52.236-8 Other Contracts (Jul 2025) 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and

Improvements (Jul 2025) 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (Jul 2025) 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (Jul 2025) 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (Jul 2025) 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (Jul 2025) 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (Jul 2025) 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (Jul 2025) 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (Apr 1984)

AGAR Clauses

This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address https://www.usda.gov/guidance-documents/acquisition-policy/ocp/usda-agar30-sept-26pdf

AGAR 452.203-70 Unenforceable Supplier Terms (Sep 2026)

AGAR 452.204–70 Modification for Contract Closeout (Apr 2026)

AGAR 452.204‑71 Personal Identity Verification and Workforce Integrity of Contractor Employees (Apr 2026)

AGAR 452.232-71 Progress Payments for Commercial Construction Contracts (May 2026)

AGAR 452.236-70 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Sep 2026) https://www.usda.gov/guidance-documents/acquisition-policy/ocp/usda-agar30-sept-26pdf

Solicitation Information:

Award Type:

It is anticipated that a Firm Fixed Price Contract will be awarded as a result of this solicitation.

The Government intends to make one award from this solicitation. Therefore, to be considered responsive, contractors must submit pricing for all items on Attachment 2 – Schedule of Items.

Period of Performance:

The Contractor is required to commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed and the entire work ready for use not later than 60 calendar days after NTP. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

Organized Site Visit:

An organized site is scheduled for October 29th at 11:00 am Local Time. Please contact Theresa Beard at Theresa.beard@usda.gov or (928) 458-1503.

Requests For Information (RFI’s):

Questions shall be submitted via email to troy.mccullough@usda.gov and are due no later than November 2nd, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Daylight Time. This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends. Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.

Proposal Due Date:

All proposals shall be emailed to the Contracting Officer at troy.mccullough@usda.gov no later than November 9th, 2026, 1:00 PM Central Daylight Time.

mailto:Theresa.beard@usda.gov mailto:troy.mccullough@usda.gov

Evaluation and Basis for Award

Evaluation Criteria:

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services is not applicable to this solicitation. In lieu of this provision, proposals will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203 based on the criteria listed below. Award will be made to the offeror with the highest technically rated proposal with fair and reasonable pricing and acceptable or neutral past performance.

Technical Approach: The technical proposal will be used to make an evaluation and arrive at a determination as to whether the proposal will meet the requirements of the Government. Therefore, the technical proposal must present sufficient information to reflect a thorough understanding of the requirements and a detailed description of the techniques, procedures, and program for achieving the objectives of the specifications/statement of work. Proposals which merely paraphrase the requirements of the Government's specifications/statement of work or use such phrases as "will comply" or "standard techniques will be employed" will be considered unacceptable and will not be considered further. Offerors are strictly advised to comply with all instructions within this solicitation to ensure submission of a complete Prime Contractor Offer. Failure to furnish a complete offer per the instructions in this solicitation, at the required time and on the required date, may result in the Offeror’s proposal being determined ineligible.

As a minimum, the proposal must clearly provide the following:

A. Factor 1 - Work Plan / Capability of the Offeror (NTE 10 pages): The offeror shall compose a narrative detailing a response to the below questions / statements.

• Provide a brief explanation of your ability to accomplish this work, include a description of the work you plan to subcontract out.

• Provide your planned sequencing of all work/ Plan of work to include the major tasks and timelines.

• The resources (personnel and equipment) planned for use on the project and their availability.

a. Include any subcontractors and their experience and capabilities.

• Site specific safety plan.

• Detailed explanation of the offeror’s ability to accomplish all tasks in the SOW. A simple statement of capabilities will not suffice. The offeror must address how they will accomplish the requirements of the SOW.

B. Factor 2 - Key Personnel (NTE 3 pages): The offeror shall provide a detailed summary of experience with work similar to the type of work required under this project as well as a letter of intent for assignment to this project. Provide a list of personnel with job titles and years of experience, number of crews, number of personnel in each crew (experience, and background), to be assigned to meet the 60-day period of performance.

C. Factor 3 - Performance Schedule (NTE 3 pages): The performance schedule shall be presented in the form of a time scaled Network Diagram, CPM Schedule, or a Gantt chart, clearly showing the critical path, indicating commencement and completion of the entire project within the required contract period of performance. The schedule shall be in sufficient detail to clearly show each portion of work and its planned commencement and completion dates. Performance period shall be provided in calendar days. The period shall include all time aspects of the work, including advance ordering of long lead items.

Price: Any quantity price discounts and discounts for prompt payment should be included in this section. The offeror shall provide pricing as requested in the attached spreadsheet titled “Attachment 2 – Schedule of Items”. Any quantity price discounts and discounts for prompt payment should be included in this section. Total price evaluation will be for the base period, and all optional line items. Failure to propose pricing for the base period and all optional line items will result in a proposal being excluded from further consideration. The offeror’s proposal will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.204, to determine if it is fair and reasonable.

Past Performance: Furnish a list of three (3) projects of similar magnitude completed by the firm within the last three (3) years. The list should include work similar in nature and complexity to that required by this solicitation. Include contracts with the Federal Government, agencies of state, local governments, and commercial customers. For each project cited, provide the following:

• Name and location of the project;

• Project Point of Contact’s name, phone, email address, and fax numbers; Total cost of the project;

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

• The Government reserves the right to contact reference for verification or additional information. The Government’s inability to contact any of the Offeror’s reference or the unwillingness to provide the information requested may affect the Government’s evaluation of this factor.

The Government may or may not contact any or all references listed. For any projects listed that may report less than positive performance, you are encouraged to provide a description of the problems and efforts made to correct and prevent future occurrences.

Past Performance will be evaluated using the following rating system:

• Acceptable: The contractor shows a demonstrated ability to meet contract requirements in prior or current contracts, including quality of work, timeliness, cost control, business relations, and adherence to contract terms.

• Neutral: Offeror does not have a past performance record.

• Unacceptable: The contractor has a documented history of failing to meet contract requirements, including poor quality, missed deadlines, cost overruns, lack of responsiveness, or unethical behavior.

Evaluation Method:

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

Technical:

Work Plan / Technical Approach to Performing the Work The Government will evaluate the overall approach and rational means & methods to complete the project in a successful, safe, and efficient manner. 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

Key Personnel The offeror will be evaluated by relevant experience on the basis of its extent and depth as well as scaled amounts of personnel when compared to the size / complexity of the project.

Performance Schedule The firm will be evaluated for a schedule within the mandatory period of performance with logical work progression to meet the requirements of the statement of work and specification requirements.

Price:

The government expects to make an award without discussions, however reserves the right to conduct discussion if necessary. In the event that discussion are conducted, the competitive range may be limited for purposes of efficiency. Offerors schedule of values is clearly organized with a sufficient level of detail to allow for the Government to effectively administer the contract.

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 past performance evaluation will characterize the level of the Government’s confidence that the offeror will successfully complete the work, in compliance with all contract requirements, based on its record of successful performance on recent and relevant similar projects.

In the past performance evaluation, the Government may use information from sources other than the offeror’s proposal. Other sources of information, may include, but are not limited to: Federal, State and Local government agencies, better business bureaus, published media and electronic databases such as the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System

(CPARS).

Where there is little or no information available regarding the offeror’s past performance history because the offeror is new to the marketplace, the past performance evaluation may take into account information regarding predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience, or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the work.

When no information is available, the offeror will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance.

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

• The proposed price is fair and reasonable, and

• Past performance is assessed as acceptable or neutral.

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

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

(a) Evaluation factors. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:

(b) Options (if applicable). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

Required Quote Submission Documents:

All proposal submissions shall include:

Completed, Signed Offer SF1442 (Section A.): Complete blocks 10 Fill-ins, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20a, b, and c on the SF 1442. If amendment(s) are issued acknowledge amendments or complete blocks 19, 20a, 20b & 20c. Signed by authorized person to bind firm.

Price Proposal, Attachment 2 - Schedule of Items

Technical Proposal: Technical approach and past performance.

The three (3) documents detailed within “Required Quote Submission Documents” shall be submitted as separate Adobe PDF documents. It is the offeror’s responsibility to ensure delivery of all required documents by the date and time set for receipt of offers.

Failure to provide Quote submission package as listed above, you will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award.

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998 This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

52.212-1 is amended as follows:

Period for acceptance of offers.

The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017)

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations - Representation (Sep 2025)

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Sep 2025)

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Nov 2025)

The following provisions are applicable if checked:

52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Sep 2024)

52.204-7 System for Award Management—Registration (Nov 2025) 52.222-5 Construction Wage Requirements, Secondary Site of the Work (Nov 2025)

52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products (Feb 2021)

52.222-56 Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan (Oct 2020) 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification (May 2008) 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022) 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement- Construction Materials (May 2014) 52.225-12 Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials under Trade

Agreements (May 2014) 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee (Sep 1996)

AGAR Provisions This solicitation incorporates one or more provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address https://www.usda.gov/guidance-documents/acquisition-policy/ocp/usda-agar30-sept-26pdf

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

https://www.usda.gov/guidance-documents/acquisition-policy/ocp/usda-agar30-sept-26pdf

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

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

(End of Provision)

NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Protest Procedures

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

Tier 1: Contracting Officer Concern Resolution

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

mailto:SPE.inquiry@usda.gov