AMENDMENT No 1 Solicitation 127EAY25Q0057.pdf

AMENDMENT #1 - SOLICITATION NUMBER: 127EAY25Q0057

Request for Quote Generator

(i)This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The purchase is set aside 100% for small businesses. The applicable NAICS code is 335312 Motor and Generator Manufacturing. The Size Standard is 1250 employees maximum whether the business is a manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer. The Product/Service Code is Generators and Generator Sets, Electrical. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. The agency will make award based on the best value offer of model meeting Government needs, considering both price and non-price factors. Non Price factors being used are how closely the quoted model meets desired specifications and delivery time frame. When combined, non-price factors are approximately equal in importance to price.

A quote is requested in the format of the offeror’s choosing, in writing, for one meeting the following criteria:

Salient Characteristics

Crowder Flat Generator Purchase

Modoc National Forest

Date needed: March 31, 2026

Generator Requirements:

25KW/25KVA Generator Specifications Item Minimum features and specifications Quantity

Generator Ratings • Voltage L-N 120 & L-L 240

• Phase: 1

• Frequency: 60 Hz

• Liquid Propane Gas Fuel: 120ºC Rise Standby Rating of

25KW/25KVA

• Amperage - 104

Generator Specifications

• Type: 4 Pole, 12 Lead re-connectable, three phase

• Exciter: brushless, shunt excited

• Voltage Regulator: Solid State, HZ/Volts

• Voltage Regulation ½%, No load to full load

• Frequency: Field convertible, 60 HZ to 50 HZ

• Unbalanced Load Capability: 100% of standby amps

• Total Stator and Load Insulation: Class H, 180ºC

• Temperature Rise: 120ºC R/R, standby rating @ 40ºC amb.

• 1 Ø Motor Starting @ 30% Voltage Dip (240v): 34kVA

• Bearing 1, Pre-lubed and sealed

• Coupling Direct flexible disc.

• Total Harmonic Distortion: Max 3.5% (MIL-STD705B)

• Telephone Interference Factor: Max 50 (NEMA MGI-22)

• Deviation Factor: Max 5% (MIL-STD 405B)

• Ltd. Warranty Period: 24 Months from date of start-up or

1000 hours use, first to occur minimum

Generator Features

• World Renown Stamford Electric Generator having

UL-1446 certification.

• Full generator protection with Deep Sea 7420 controller, having UL-508 certification.

• Automatic voltage regulator with over-excitation, under- frequency compensation, under-speed protection, and EMI filtering. Entire solid-state board is encapsulated for moisture protection.

• Generator power ratings are based on temperature rise, measured by resistance method, as defined in MIL- STD 705C and IEEE STD 115, Method 6.4.4.

• Power ratings will not exceed temperature rise limitation for class H insulation as per NEMA MG1- 22.40.

• Insulation resistance to ground, exceeds 1.5 meg-ohm.

• Stator receives 2000 V. hi-potential test on main windings, and rotor windings receive a 1500 V. hi-potential test, as per MIL-STD 705B.

• Full amortisseur windings with UL-1446 certification.

• Complete engine-generator torsional acceptance, confirmed during initial prototype testing.

• Full load testing on all engine-generator sets, before shipping.

• Self ventilating and drip-proof & revolving field design

Control Panel:

• STOP-MANUAL-AUTO modes and automatic engine shutdowns, signaled by full text LCD indicators:

• Low oil pressure

• Engine fail to start

• High engine temp

• Engine over speed

• Low Radiator Level

• Engine under speed

• Three auxiliary alarms

• Over & under voltage

• Battery fail alarm

• Tamper-proof engine hour meter

All above generator features can be equivalent or better Engine • Type: 2.4L, 4 cycle

• Aspiration: Natural

• Cylinder Arrangement: 4 Cylinders, In-Line

• Displacement Cu. In. (Liters): 143.5 (2.4)

• Bore & Stroke In. (Cm.): 3.4 x 3.93 (8.65 x 10.0)

• Compression Ratio: 9.5:1

• Main Bearings & Style: 4, Babbitt

• Cylinder Head: Cast Iron

• Pistons: 4, Silicon Aluminum

• Crankshaft: Nodular Iron

• Exhaust Valve: Forged Steel

• Governor: Electronic

• Frequency Reg. (no load-full load): Isochronous

• Frequency Reg. (steady state): +/- 1/4%

• Air Cleaner: Dry, Replaceable Cartridge

• Engine Speed: 1800 rpm

• Piston Speed, ft/min (m./min): 1080 (329)

• Max Power, bhp (kwm) Standby/LPG: 46 (34)

• Ltd. Warranty Period: 12 Months or 2000 hrs., first to occur

Fuel System • Type: LPG GAS, Vapor Withdrawal

• Fuel Pressure (kpa), in. H2O*: (1.74-2.74), 7”-11”

• Auto Fuel Lock-Off Solenoid: Standard on all sets

• Fuel Supply Inlet Line: 1” NPTF

* Measured at gen-set fuel inlet, downstream of any dry fuel accessories.

Oil System • Type: Full Pressure

• Oil Pan Capacity qt. (L): 4.5 (4.2)

• Oil Pan Cap. W/ filter qt. (L): 5 (4.7)

• Oil Filter: 1, Replaceable Spin-On

Electrical System • Ignition System: Electronic Eng.

• Alternator and Starter:

Ground : Negative Volts DC: 12 Max. Amp Output of Alternator: 70

Recommended Battery to -18ºC (0ºF): .. 12 VDC, Size BCI# 24F Max Dimensions: ..10 3/4" lg X 6 3/4” wi X 9" hi, with standard round posts. Min. output at 600 CCA. Battery tray (max. dim. at 12”lg x 7”wi), hold down straps, battery cables, and battery charger, is furnished. Installation of (1) starting battery is required, with possible higher AMP/HR rating, as described above, if normal environment averages -13ºF (-25ºC) or cooler.

Cooling System • Type of System: Pressurized, closed recovery

• Coolant Pump: Pre-lubricated, self-sealing

• Cooling Fan Type (no. of blades): Pusher (6)

• Fan Diameter inches (cm): 18" (46)

• Ambient Capacity of Radiator ºF (ºC): 125 (51.6)

• Engine Jacket Coolant Capacity Gal (L): 1.8 (6.8)

• Radiator Coolant Capacity (including engine)Gal. (L): 5.0

(18.9)

• Maximum Restriction of Cooling Air Intake and discharge side of radiator in. H20 (kpa): 5 (.125)

• Water Pump Capacity gpm (L/min): 18.2 (69); 15.5 (59)

• Heat Reject Coolant : Btu/min (kw): 1940 (34)

• Low Radiator Coolant Level Shutdown: Standard

Note: Coolant temp. shut-down switch setting at 220ºF (104ºC) with 50/50 (water/antifreeze) mix.

Cooling Air Requirements

• Combustion Air, cfm (m3/min): 64 (1.8)

• Radiator Air Flow cfm (m3/min): 2500 (72)

• Heat Rejected to Ambient:

Engine: kw (btu/min): 9 (520) Alternator: kw (btu/min): 4.5 (250)

Exhaust System • Exhaust Outlet Size: 2"

• Max. Back Pressure in. hg (KPA): 3.0 (10.2)

• Exhaust Flow, at rated kw: cfm (m3/min): 248 (7.0)

• Exhaust Temp., at rated kw: ºF (ºC): 1056 (569)

Engines must be EPA certified for LPG Gas

Derate Generator for Altitude

• Crowder Flat is ~5200 3% per 1000 ft. (305m) above 3000 ft. (914m) from sea level

Derate Generator for Temperature

• 2% per 10ºF (5.6ºC) above 104ºF (40ºC)

Dimensions • Length in (cm): 68 (173)

• Width in (cm): 36 (91)

• Height in (cm): 34 (86)

NOTE: The generator will be housed in a building at Crowder Flat Fire Station

Inspection and Test

Final Inspection - a final physical inspection and operating check shall be made before delivery.

The Contractor shall notify the Inspector before the generator is ready for final inspection.

Warranty:

The Contractor shall guarantee the generator and all parts furnished by them against defective material and workmanship for a period of 2 years or 1000 hours, first to occur, and the engine shall be at a minimum 0f 12 months or 2000 hours, first to occur. The Contractor shall furnish the required parts as soon as notified and determine warranty adjustment after receipt of the failed components.

The Contractor shall be the source for warranty work regardless of the make of the component.

Warranty work must be initiated within 24 hours of notification and repairs shall be completed as timely as possible.

SECTION B

Schedule of Items

Item # Description Qty Cost 0001 25KW/25KVA Generator 1ea $ 0002 Delivery FOB Destination $

Total $

Quotes must contain:

1. Price

-Provide total price of Generator.

-Specify cost of freight, if applicable, separately,

2. Timeline ARO -Provide delivery availability timeline after receipt of order (i.e. number of days/weeks).

3. Other Required Response (Please provide as part of your quote) -Provide business name and address, DUNS or UEI number, and name and phone number of point of contact. An offeror must have an Active SAM Entity to receive award/order.

-List specifications/components or provide catalog/flyer listing specifications of the quoted models.

The Delivery Location is:

Modoc National Forest, South Fork Compound, 706 South Main Street, Alturas CA 96101.

The Delivery Point of Contact will be provided at time of award. Delivery coordination (approximately 24 hours of notice) will be required. Inspection and Acceptance shall be at destination.

Response Due Date and Contact Information:

QUOTES/OFFERS ARE DUE August 18, 2025, 4:30PM Pacific Daylight Time.

Quotes may be submitted via email.

Email: margaret.forrest@usda.gov For questions or clarifications, email Margaret Forrest.

Use of Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) is Required

The "Submit Invoice-to" address for USDA orders is the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). All invoices shall be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform. This platform is managed by the U.S. Department of Treasury and additional information is available at this website: https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm.

Vendors register at https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm to establish an account.

mailto:margaret.forrest@usda.gov https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm

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)

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

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 (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

(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).

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

☐ (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.

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

[ ] (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 obligation.

SOLICITATION PROVISION

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

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)

52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

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

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunication Equipment or Services-Representative. (OCT 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 the brand name of equipment and specification you will be offering.

b) Price Proposal – Include the following: 1) acknowledgement of any amendments to this solicitation by following the instructions that accompany the amendment(s), and 2) 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/ mailto:margaret.forrest@usda.gov

3) Address questions no later than 08/7/2025 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:

Equipment Specifications Price Delivery Time

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.] 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