127EAY24Q0048 PEST CONTROL.pdf

SF 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER Page 1 of 20

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30 1126963

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/

EFFECTIVE DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

127EAY24Q0048

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

07/11/2024

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

MARGARET FORREST

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER Office 530-233-8756 Margaret.forrest@usda.gov

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

07/30/2024

4:30 PM PT

9. ISSUED BY 10. THIS ACQUISITON IS

USDA-FS, CSA SOUTHWEST 1

33 BROADWAY BLVD SE

ALBUQUERQUE NM 87192-3487

UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: 100% FOR

SMALL BUSINESS

NAICS: 561710 EMERGING SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-

$17.5 million 8(A) OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB

DESTINATION UNLESS

BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS 13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER DPAS

(15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO (PERFORMANCE LOCATION)

KLAMATH NATIONAL FOREST

1030 SOUTH MAIN STREET, YREKA, CA 96097

16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

SEE BLOCK 9

17a. CONTRACTOR/ OFFEROR

NAME:

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:

ALL INVOICES MUST BE

SUBMITTED VIA THE

INVOICE PROCESSING

PLATFORM AT

WWW.IPP.GOV.

PAYMENT WILL BE MADE

BY EFT (ELECTRONIC FUNDS

TRANSFER).

ADDRESS:

PHONE:

SAM UEI #:

EMAIL:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT (21. x 23.)

KLAMATH NATIONAL FOREST

Base Year - Forest Wide Pest Control Services

Site Specific Pest Management Plan

Monthly Monitoring

TOTAL

Option* 1 – Monthly Monitoring

Option* 2 – Monthly Monitoring

EA

EA

EA

EA

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND

52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR

52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

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28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN ONE (1)

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. OFFER

DATED ______________________ YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS: ____________________

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING

OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV.3/2005)

Contents

PROJECT

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 SCOPE OF WORK

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS / TASKS

5.0 DELIVERABLES / SCHEDULE

6.0 TRAVEL

7.0 CONTRACTOR’S KEY PERSONNEL

8.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

9.0 DATA RIGHTS

ATTACHMENT

PROJECT

Klamath National Forest Wide Pest Control Contract

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 Scope of Work

The Klamath National Forest in the past has pest control work on an “at needed” basis for a few sites across the Forest.

Now, because of the increased need in pest control the Forest is looking to combine Pest control services into one contract to include the following sites:

- Grass Lake Guard Station

- Callahan Work Center

- Happy Camp Lower Station

- Seiad Work Center

- Yreka Service Center

- Fort Jones Work Center (Bridge Street)

These services involve recommendations for pest prevention, implementation of treatments and monthly monitoring of treatment effectiveness and any additional work necessary.

The contract shall consist of one base year and two option years.

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

Contractor shall complete an integrated Pest Management Plan for each site that includes the following:

1. Identify the current pest issues and possible sources.

2. Identify site specific treatments that may include the following:

a. Removing, or blocking access to, pests’ harborage, water, and food; using the least risky pest control methods first, such as trapping and containerized bait boxes; and using pesticides only as a last resort. If warranted, pesticide should be applied as crack and crevice treatment, inaccessible and invisible to the public. Space sprays or sprays applied to exposed surfaces should never be used for routine treatment.

When they are used, tenant personnel should not be present. Any use of chemicals shall need to be approved by the COR and all necessary documentation, including safety be provided.

3. Create a schedule of monthly monitoring to ensure effectiveness of implemented treatments.

4. Contractor shall be responsible for submitting monthly monitoring reports to the COR that contain information on effectiveness of current treatment and of any additional work that may be necessary.

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Timely submission of deliverables is essential to successful completing this requirement. Schedules for deliverables are specified below. All deliverables shall be prepared and submitted according to format, content, and schedule described in the SOW. All Electronic Deliverables s deliverables will be submitted to the COR.

Key Deliverables Item No.

Deliverable / Item Title

Description Frequency Delivery Format

Due By Acceptance

1 Site Specific Pest Management Plan

Document shall include site specific information on all proposed pest control measures

Once Via email to COR

30 business days after award of contract

COR shall notify contractor of Acceptance within 15 business days

2 Monthly monitoring

Monthly updates on enacted pest

Once per month

Via email to COR

The 10th day of each month

COR shall notify contractor of

Reports control measures for each site after contract award acceptance within 7 business days

6.0 Travel

N/A

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

Contractor shall provide the list of qualified pest control personnel to the government.

8.0 Security Requirements

If access to the interior of building is required, Contractor must inform the COR 15 days prior to date. COR provide keys/pins/etc. when needed for entry into buildings.

9.0 Data Rights

N/A

Attachment

1. List of Addresses

2. Site Maps

Site Visit No site visit is scheduled, but interested parties are urged and expected, prior to submitting a quote, to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. You can contact Emily Towers 530-598-4411 to schedule a Site Visit. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim or contract price adjustment after award.

SUBMISSION OF QUOTES

There is no need to return any portion of the solicitation that is not part of a quote. Email quotes to margaret.forrest@usda.gov.

Evaluation Factors All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. The agency will make the award based on the best value offer meeting the Government’s needs, considering both price and non-price factors. Non-Price factors being used are how closely the quoted model meets the desired specifications, delivery readiness time frame.

For questions on the SF 1449 Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items contact Margaret Forrest 530-233-8756 or by email at margaret.forrest@usda.gov

QUOTE DUE: 07/30/2024 4:30 PM PT Email Quotes to Margaret Forrest at margaret.forrest@usda.gov mailto:margaret.forrest@usda.gov mailto:margaret.forrest@usda.gov

USDA FOREST SERVICE PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

PEST CONTROL 201200 - 1

SECTION 201200 - PEST CONTROL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Submittals:

1. The Contractor shall provide the COR with a list of pesticides which will be used in the course of carrying out the pest control services. The list shall clearly specify all pesticide data which shall include “trade name”, “supplier (permit no. / license no.)”, “percentage of all the active ingredients”, “registration number”, “type of treatment”, “area to use” & “application method”.

2. Product data and product certificates. Include EPA-registered label.

3. The Contractor shall provide the COR with “material safety data sheets” in respect to all pesticides which will be used.

B. Installer Qualifications:

1. A specialist who is licensed according to regulations of authorities having jurisdiction to apply pest-control treatment and products in the jurisdiction where each project is located.

2. The Contractor shall ensure that its agents, workers or employees, who apply pesticides at the

Admin sites, shall be sufficiently trained to carry out the pest control services correctly and safely.

C. The Contractor shall adequately suppress the following pests:

1. Indoor populations of rats, mice, cockroaches, ants, flies, spiders and other arthropod pests not specifically excluded from the contract.

2. Populations of the above pests outside around the exterior perimeters of the buildings.

3. Incidental invaders of concern (stinging or biting insects).

4. Excluded pests (listed below) emerging indoors.

D. The following pests are excluded from this contract:

1. Birds, bats, snakes, and all other vertebrates other than commensal rodents.

2. Subterranean termites and other wood destroying organisms.

3. Mosquitoes.

4. Plant-feeding pests.

E. Environmental, Health & Safety

1. The Contractor shall undertake to minimize the negative impact of the pest control services on the environment.

2. The Contractor shall make every endeavor to safeguard health and safety of people and animals at the Admin sites against any perils of using pesticides.

3. All pesticides that will be used by the Contractor on the Admin sites shall be stored in a container(s) that is impervious to that pesticide and sufficiently strong to prevent leakage arising from the ordinary risks of handling and transport. There shall be a label on the container(s) setting forth, clearly and distinctly the following particulars in English:

a. the word “Poison”,

b. the expression “Keep out of reach of children” and

c. the registration number of the pesticide.

USDA FOREST SERVICE PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

PEST CONTROL 201200 - 2

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PEST-CONTROL PRODUCTS

A. Pesticide Treatment: EPA-registered pesticides acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, in an aqueous solution.

1. Service Life of Treatment: Pesticide that is effective for not less than two months against infestation of pests.

B. Rodent bait snap traps or glue traps: EPA registered system acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction. Provide rodent bait snap traps or glue traps based on the dimensions of building perimeter, according to product's EPA-registered label and manufacturer's written instructions.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. General: Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction and with manufacturer's EPA-registered label for products.

B. Pest Treatment Application - Provide a continuous horizontal chemical barrier or treated zone around the building inside and out:

1. At foundations and around perimeter of outside walls.

2. At base of all inside interior and exterior walls.

3. At crawlspace openings.

C. Installing bait snap traps or glue traps: Place traps periodically along walls according to manufacturer's written instructions.

1. Place not less than one trap per 20 linear feet.

2. Inspect and service bait stations during time specified for continuing service, according to manufacturer's written instructions.

3.2 MAINTENANCE SERVICE

A. Continuing Service: Provide continuing service, including monitoring, inspection, and re-treatment for occurrences of pest activity as required for each project Administrative Site.

Retreatment frequencies vary at each site.

END OF SECTION 201200

Facility Addresses

Yreka Service Center/Equipment Yard 1030 South Main Street Yreka, CA 96097

Goosenest Ranger District

Grass Lake Guard Station 21021 Highway 97 Macdoel, CA 96058

Salmon/Scott River District

• Fort Jones Work Center (Bridge Street) 328 Bridge Street Fort Jones, CA 96032

• Callahan Work Center 12547 South Highway 3 Callahan, CA 96014

Happy Camp/Oak Knoll District

• Seiad Work Center 44630 Highway 96 Seiad, CA 96086

• Happy Camp Lower Station 64312 2nd Avenue Happy Camp, CA 96039

CONTRACT CLAUSES

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) Clauses: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses begin with 52) Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses: https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR clauses begin with 452)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)

52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (NOV 2021)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEC 2022)

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders– Commercial Products and Commercial Services (FEB 2024)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015)

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023)(21 U.S.C. 3801)

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

☐ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (June 2020), with Alternate I (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10

U.S.C. 4655).

☐ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

☐ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of

Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

☐ (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023)(41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of

DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community-see FAR 3.900(a).

☐ (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

☐ (6) [Reserved].

☐ (7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

☐ (8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of

Div. C).

☐ (9) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023)(Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

[ ] (10) 52.204-28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition

Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (DEC 2023)(Pub. L. 115-390, title II) [ ] (11)(i) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition.V https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/agar

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (DEC 2023) OF 52.204-30.

[X] (12) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for

Debarment. (Nov 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101note).

☐ (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

☐ (14) [Reserved].

☐ (15) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C.657a).

☐ (16) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

☐ (17) [Reserved] ☒ (18) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C.644).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.

☐ (19) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

☐ (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

☐ (21) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2023) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

☐ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

☐ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

☐ (v) Alternate IV (Sep 2023) of 52.219-9.

☐ (22) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13

☐ (23) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C.637s)

☐ (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

☐ (25) 52.219-27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

☐ (26) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

☐ (27) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business

Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

☐ (28) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the

Women-Owned Small Business Program (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

☐ (29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

☐ (30) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

☒ (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

☒ (32) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2024) (E.O.13126).

☒ (33) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

☒ (34) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

☒ (35) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35.

☒ (36) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C.793).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36.

☐ (37) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

☐ (38) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

☒ (39) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter78 and E.O. 13627).

☐ (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

☐ (41) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C.

6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

☐ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

☐ (42) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (44) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.

☐ (45) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.

☐ (46) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (May 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

☐ (47) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

☒ (48) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513).

☐ (49) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (50) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (51) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

☐ (52)(i) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

☐(ii) Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1 ☐ (53) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19

U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

☐(ii) Alternate I [Reserved] ☐(iii) Alternate II (Dec 2022) of 52.225-3.

☐(iv) Alternate III (FEB 2024) of 52.225-3.

☐(v) Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3.

☐ (54) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

☐ (55) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of

Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

☐ (56) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

☐ (57) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

☐ (58) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

☐ (59) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021).

☐ (60) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10

U.S.C.3805).

☐ (61) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.3805).

☒ (62) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

☐ (63) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C.3332).

☐ (64) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C.3332).

☐ (65) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

☐ (66) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

☐ (67) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

☐ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ☒ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☒ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

☒ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

☐ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1), in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services.

Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii)52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023)(41 U.S.C. 4712).

(iii)52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iv) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(v) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(vi) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division $ of Pub. L. 117-328).

(vii)(A) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115-390, Title II).

(B) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204-30

(viii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C.637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(ix) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(x) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O.11246).

(xi) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C.4212).

(xii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C.793).

(xiii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C.4212).

(xiv) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xv) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50(22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(xvii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xviii) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services- Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xix) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (E.O. 12989).

(xx) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022).

(xxi) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(xxii) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xxiii) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(xxiv) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxv) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C.

3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232-40.

(xxvi) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10

U.S.C.2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020)

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021)

Addenda to Provision 52.212-1 paragraph (b) Submission of Offers:

1) Offerors must have an active entity registration in the System for Award Management in order to submit an offer.

https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

i) Technical Capability – Provide a list of equipment and key personnel (with qualifications) that will be used to complete this project.

b) Price Proposal – Include the following: 1) the completed, signed SF-1449, 2) acknowledgement of any amendments to this solicitation by following the instructions that accompany the amendment(s), and 3) the completed Schedule of Items contained in Section B of this solicitation.

2) Submit offer by email to margaret.forrest@usda.gov so that it is delivered into this inbox by the due date and time. It is the offerors responsibility to confirm receipt of the offer from margaret.forrest@usda.gov.

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/agar https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

3) Address questions no later than 07/122024 4:30 pm PT about this solicitation to Margaret Forrest at margaret.forrest@usda.gov.

Addenda to Provision 52.212-1 paragraph (f) Late submissions:

Replace (f)(2)(i) with the following: Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is "late" and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition. Delete 52.212-(f)(2)(i) paragraphs A, B, C.

52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021)

(a) 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 shall be used to evaluate offers:

Technical Capabilities Price Delivery

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEC 2022) [If Offeror Representations and Certifications are not complete in SAM the offeror shall submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with your offer. The full provision is available from http://www.acquisition.gov/far/.

If Offeror Representations and Certifications are complete in SAM, the offeror shall complete the following:

(b)(1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the Offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications in SAM.

(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through http://www.sam.gov.

After reviewing SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard(s) applicable to the NAICS code(s) referenced for this solicitation), at the time this offer is submitted and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs ______________.

[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (v) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any. Write “None” if there are no changes needed to your online reps and certs. Offerors that are representing as joint ventures should submit their socio-economic status in the space provided above until such time that SAM.gov has been updated to include the joint venture representations contained within provision 52.212-3 paragraph (c).

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.

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

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options. (July 1990) Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposed by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ http://www.sam.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-52-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses#i1060550 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-4-administrative-and-information-matters#i1121876

52.217-8 Option To Extend Services. (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within [insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option].

(End of clause)

52.217-9 Option To Extend the Term of the Contract. (MAR 2000)

52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting

52.222-56 Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan. (OCT 2020)

52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts. (SEP 2013)

52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation. (JAN 1997)

52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year. (APR 1984)

Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond [ ]. The Government's obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond [ ], until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

(End of clause)

52.237-1 Site Visit. (APR 1984) Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order. (AUG 1989)

52.249-4 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services) (Short Form). (APR 1984)

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