127EAY26Q0040 Attach 1 - Solicitation Terms and Condi.pdf

Solicitation Number: 127EAY26Q0040

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 127EAY26Q0040 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to provide pest control services at the Meyers Landfill located in South Lake, Tahoe, CA

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.The NAICS Code is 561710 Exterminating and Pest Control Services. The small business size standard is $17.5 million. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.

SCHEDULES OF ITEMS

Project Description: Burrowing Rodent Pest Control

Vendor Name: __________________________________

Vendor UEI: ___________________________________

Item Supplies/Services Qty Unit of

Issue

Unit of Price Total Price

0001 Base Year Initial Treatment (3 days) 1 EA $ $ 0002 Base Year Treatments (2 days) 2 EA $ $

Option Year 1 Treatments (2 days)

EA

1002 Option Year 2 Treatments (2 days) 3 EA $ $ 1003 Option Year 3 Treatments (2 days) 3 EA $ $ 1004 Option Year 4 Treatments (2 days) 3 EA $ $

TOTAL

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Statement of Requirements:

1 - SCOPE OF CONTRACT

Description of Work: The intent of this contract is to select a contractor who will provide pest control services at the Meyers Landfill located in South Lake Tahoe, CA. The contractor shall use a “green” approach not to harm wildlife or household pets to address the burrowing rodent issue on the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit at Meyers Landfill. Examples of a “green approach” may include pumping CO into burrows to asphyxiate the rodents, or the trapping and removal of rodents. No chemicals shall be used. The treatment area of the landfill cap is 11 acres in size.

Due to snow cover in the winter and spring, treatments will generally be limited to summer and autumn when the site is free of snow. Treatments will be scheduled at the contractor’s discretion with approval from the USFS COR. Upon completion of each treatment, the contractor shall provide a brief report of the work performed and the extent of rodent activity found.

Contractor Responsibility: The Contractor shall provide everything--including, but not limited to, all equipment, supplies, transportation, labor, and supervision--necessary to complete the project.

2- Project Location & Description

Location: Meyers Landfill is located in South Lake Tahoe, CA, along Garbage Dump Road.

Turn left onto Pioneer Trail from Highway 50 near the CA/NV state line, turn left onto Garbage Dump Road directly across from Elks Club Road. This is an administrative use road, and the contractor will need to be let in through the locked gate for access to the site.

Description: Meyers Landfill has an impermeable cap over the buried waste, with a native surface over that cap. In the years since its installation, burrowing animals have caused surface damage to the earthen cover. To prevent further damage and possible compromise of the impermeable cap, a pest control contractor is needed to deal with the burrowing animals.

To set up a site visit, please contact Robert Gibson at 530-721-9946 or email at robert.gibson@usda.gov.

Accessibility: * Any prospective contractor desiring an explanation or interpretation of the specifications, etc., must request it in writing from the Contracting Officer soon enough to allow a reply to reach all prospective contractors before the solicitation closing date. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding.

3 – Maps * Two maps showing the general vicinity and/or specific work areas are included in Attachment 4. Maps are general in nature and are not to be considered as definitively identifying locations.

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4 - Estimated Start Date & Contract Time

Start: May 1, 2026 (Treatments would not commence until snow has melted off the site.)

Time: Base Year: May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027

Option Year 1: May 1, 2027 to April 30, 2028

Option Year 2: May 1, 2028 to April 30, 2029

Option Year 3: May 1, 2029 to April 30, 2030

Option Year 4: May 1, 2030, to April 30, 2031

5 - Restrictions on Work

Work may be performed at any time during the period of the contract except as outlined here.

Nothing in this part shall be construed to take away any of the Government's rights under the Suspension of Work Clause (52.242-14). Restrictions are as follows:

1. Treatment truck cannot drive onto cap where the treatment will be completed. Road access nearby is available. Vendor will need a portable unit, sufficient piping, and/or other method to ensure that the treatment area can be accessed without damage.

6 - Licenses and Insurance

The contractor shall obtain the insurance and licenses listed here.

Worker’s Compensation Insurance: The Contractor shall provide evidence of Worker’s Compensation Insurance or a valid reason that exempts the Contractor from the requirement.

NOTE: The Contractor working alone is not required to carry the insurance.

If the contractor fails to provide the documentation within 10 calendar days after contract time begins, the contract may be terminated for cause in accordance with FAR 52.212-4.

7 - Technical Proposal

Contract award will be based on price, past performance and technical approach.

Schedule Notes:

a) Please see the Statement of Work section within this solicitation document for the specific requirements pertaining to each of the above items.

b) Items labeled as optional are not required to be exercised by the government. If exercised, the contractor will be required to perform the optional work in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract.

c) b) One award will be made from this solicitation, contractors must submit pricing for all items.

Technical Data Technical data and supporting documents associated with this solicitation are available through the following sources:

1. Solicitation Attachments. The following documents are included as attachments to this solicitation and can be accessed via the “Attachment/links” section of the posting.

List of Attachments:

Attachment 1 – Solicitation Terms and Conditions Attachment 2 – Statement of Work Attachment 3 – Schedule of Items Attachment 4 – Vicinity Maps Attachment 5 - Wage Determination – 2015-5631 Revision 26 Dated 12/03/2025 - 11 Pages

(vii) Date(s) and Place(s) of Delivery and Acceptance/Location

Period of Performance: Contract Award through 05/01/2026 – 04/30/2027

Timeline for Delivery shall occur no later than 04/30/2027.

Delivery Location:

Meyers Landfill is located in South Lake Tahoe, CA, along Garbage Dump Road. Turn left onto Pioneer Trail from Highway 50 near the CA/NV Stateline, turn left onto Garbage Dump Road directly across from Elks Club Road Point of Contact: Robert Gibson 530-721-9946 email Robert.gibson@usda.gov

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023) (Provision)

Addenda to provision 52.212-1:

For simplified acquisitions, the word quote or quoter is substituted in provision 52.212-1 for the word quote or quoters.

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

1) Quoters must have an active entity registration in the System for Award Management in order to submit a quote. https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

2) Quotes submitted in response to this solicitation shall include a technical proposal, a price proposal, and contractor representations and certifications.

a) Technical Proposal – The technical proposal shall address the evaluation factors in 52.212-2. At a minimum technical proposal shall include:

mailto:Robert.gibson@usda.gov https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

I) Past Performance – provide a list of similar projects completed by your firm over the past three years. Include a brief description of the project, dollar amount, year completed, and project owner contact information (name, phone, and email). The government may use past performance information from any available source. If a company does not have past performance information available, information may be provided for predecessor companies, key personnel, or subcontractors. In the event that there is no past performance information available, the quoters will receive a neutral rating in this factor.

ii) Equipment and Technical Capability – Provide a list of equipment and key personnel (with qualifications) that will be used to complete this project. The narrative response to the technical capability should be in as much detail as the quoter considers necessary to fully explain their proposed technical approach or method. The technical capability should reflect a clear understanding of the nature of the work being undertaken and an understanding of the acceptable quality level.

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

3) Submit quote by email tom Margaret.forrest@usda.gov so that it is delivered into this inbox by the due date and time. Please ensure that the solicitation name and number is in the subject line of the email. Emails should contain three separate attachments (Technical Proposal, Price Proposal, and Representations and Certifications) in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or Adobe PDF format. Be aware that large attachments may increase the time required to deliver an email. It is the quoters responsibility to confirm receipt of the quote from Margaret Forrest.

4) Address all questions about this solicitation to Margaret Forrest at margaret.forrest@usda.gov.

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

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoters whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:

1. Price: Total price evaluation will be for the base period, all option periods and in accordance with FAR 52.217-8, up to a six-month period. Failure to propose pricing for the base period and all option periods on individual line items may result in a quotation bring excluded from further consideration. The offer’s quotation will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.204, to determine if it is fair and reasonable.

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2. Equipment and Technical Capability: Equipment and Technical capability is a measure of the degree to which the vendor presents their understanding of the requirements and the challenges of this project as well as their ability to mitigate those challenges and complete the project as specified.

The narrative response to the technical capability should be in as much detail as the quoter considers necessary to fully explain their proposed technical approach or method. The technical capability should reflect a clear understanding of the nature of the work being undertaken and an understanding of the acceptable quality level.

3. Relevant Past Performance: Past performance is a measure of the degree to which a vendor, as an organization, has satisfied its customers, and complied with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Government may inquire about the following elements, which are all of equal importance in relation to each other, (1) quality of the work; (2) customer satisfaction; (3) timeliness of the Firm during performance and the final completion of the project; and (4) overall business relations.

Performance information for their firm and any proposed major subcontractors performing more than 20% of the work shall be submitted with a minimum of three references within the last three years.

Include the following information for each reference:

1. Reference name

2. Company or organization

3. Current telephone number

4. Project name or contract number

5. Project Size in dollars and acreage

6. Location

7. Approximate completion date, or anticipated completion date if in progress

The Government may contact references beyond those identified by the quoter to obtain additional information in the evaluation of the quoters past performance. Performance information may be obtained on any federal, state, local, and commercial contract performance of the quoter that is known to the Government and may include information from existing contract files. Additionally, personal experience and an evaluator personal knowledge of quoters performance may be used.

The Government will determine the acceptability of each quote on a pass or fail basis considering the following factors:

1) A quoter takes exception to any of the terms and conditions of the RFQ, including attachments;

2) A quoter is not currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) by the closing date of the solicitation;

3) A quoter cannot be verified as a Small Business as shown in SAM or other proof as submitted by the quoter; and

4) An incomplete quote that lacks sufficient information for the government to perform a technical evaluation to determine acceptability.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that a quote is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

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

The Government may perform a comparative evaluation (comparing quotes to each other) to select the contractor that provides the best value, considering the evaluation factors in this solicitation.

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and United States Department of Aquiculture 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.

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

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

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52 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) __ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.212-4 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov) 2023) 52.201-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreement or Statements (Jan 2017) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2025) __ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.222-50 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 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) __ Alternate I (Nov 2025 of 52.240-91) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

The following clauses are applicable if checked:

__ 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020) with Alternate I (Nov 2021) of 52.203-6 __ 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) x_ 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011) x_ 52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (Nov 2025) x_ 52.204-91 Contractor identification (Nov 2025)_ x_52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Sep 2025) __ 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Sep 2025) __ 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Sept 2025) __ 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Nov 2025) x_ 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2025) __ Alternate I (Mar 2020) __ 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2025) __ 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2025) __ Alternate III (Nov 2025) of 52.219-9 __ Alternate IV (Nov 2025) of 52.219-9 __ 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2025) __ 52.219-16 Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2025) __ 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule (Nov 2025) x_ 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) x_ 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Nov 2025) __ 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Nov 2025) __ Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35 __ 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Nov 2025)

__ Alternate I (Jul 2014) __ 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Nov 2025) __ 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) __ 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Nov 2025) x_ 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) __ 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May) 2008) __ Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 __ 52.233-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Nov 2025) __ 52.223-12 Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Nov 2025) __ 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services __ 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) __ Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3 __ 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (Nov 2025) __ Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1 __ 52.225-3 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (Nov 2025) __ Alternate II (Nov 2025) of 52.225-3 __ Alternate III (Nov 2025) of 52.225-3 __ Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3 __ 52.225-5 Trade Agreements (Nov 2023) __ 52.225-19 Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a Diplomatic or Consular Mission outside the United States (May 2020) __ 52..225-26 Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) __ 52.226-4 Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) __ 52.226-5 Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Aug 2025) __ 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements __ 52.232-29 Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) __52.232-30 Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) x_ 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Oct 2018) __ 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) __ 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (Nov 2025) __ 52.240-92 Security Requirements (Nov 2025) __ 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (Nov 2025) __ 52.247-64 Preference for Privately owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2025)

__ Alternate I (Apr 2023 of 52.247-64 __ Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64

The Contractor Shall comply with the following FAR Clauses for Commercial Services.

x_ 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) __ 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) x_ 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards – Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) __ 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards – Price Adjustment (May 2014) __ 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) __ 52.222-53 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (Nov 2025)

FULL TEXT FAR CLAUSES

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 Federal Acquisition Regulations (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

Full Text AGAR Clauses

452.204–70 Modification for Contract Closeout (Nov 2025)

(a) If unliquidated funds in the amount of $1000 or less remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer (Contracting Officer) shall issue a unilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification but will not be required to provide a signature.

The Contracting Officer shall immediately proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(b) Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing SAP: if unliquidated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer shall issue a bilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and will be required to provide a signature. (The Contracting Officer may also request a “Contractor Release of Claims” be completed by the contractor, although not required for contracts and orders using SAP.) If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the Contracting Officer within 60 days, the Contracting Officer shall release the modification as unilateral and proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(c) Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing anything other than cost reimbursement, if unliquidated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer shall issue a bilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and a ‘‘Contractor Release of Claims’’ and will be required to provide a signature on both forms. If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the Contracting Officer within 120 days, the Contracting Officer shall release the modification as unilateral and proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(End of Clause)

Solicitation Information

Award Type

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

The Government intends to make one award from this solicitation. Therefore, to be considered responsive, contractors must submit pricing for all items.

Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

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

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

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

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

Deviations to clauses may be viewed at: Policies & Regulations | USDA https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52 https://www.acquisition.gov/agar https://www.acquisition.gov/agar/part-452-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses https://www.usda.gov/da/ocp/ppd/policies-regulations

(End of clause)

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

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

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR

4) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

FAR 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.

AGAR 452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996)

If a post award conference with the successful quoter is required. It will be scheduled at a time and place that is mutually accepted by both parties.

Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Employees

(a) The contractor shall comply with the personal identity verification (PIV) policies and procedures established by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) Directives 4620-002 series.

(b) Should the results of the PIV process require the exclusion of a contractor's employee; the Contracting Officer will notify the contractor in writing.

(c) The contractor must appoint a representative to manage compliance with the PIV policies established by the USDA Directives 4620-002 series and to maintain a list of employees eligible for a USDA LincPass required for performance of the work.

(d) The responsibility of maintaining a sufficient workforce remains with the contractor.

Contractor employees may be barred by the Government from performance of work should they be found ineligible or to have lost eligibility for a USDA LincPass. Failure to maintain a sufficient workforce of employees eligible for a USDA LincPass may be grounds for termination of the contract.

(e) The contractor shall insert this clause in all subcontracts when the subcontractor is required to have routine unaccompanied physical access to a Federally-controlled facility and/or routine unaccompanied access to a Federally-controlled information system.

(f) The PIV Sponsor for this contract is a designated program point of contact, which in most cases is the COR, unless otherwise specified in this contract. The PIV Sponsor will be available to receive contractor identity information from * (hours and days) to * (hours and days) at * (office address for registration). The Government will notify the contractor if there is a change in the PIV Sponsor, the office address, or the office hours for registration;

however, it is the contractor's responsibility to meet all aspects of paragraphs (c), (d), and (e).

Provisions Incorporated by Reference FAR 52.201-1 Acquisition 360: Voluntary Survey (SEP 2023) FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018) FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) FAR 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Representation and Disclosures (Dec 2023) FAR 52.223-22 Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-

Representation (DEC 2016)

Provisions Incorporated by Full Text FAR 52.217-3 Evaluation Exclusive of Options. (Apr 1984) The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by including only the price for the basic requirement; i.e., options will not be included in the evaluation for award purposes.

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FAR 52.217-4 Evaluation of Options Exercised at Time of Contract Award. (June 1988) 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 the total price for the basic requirement together with any option(s) exercised at the time of award.

(End of provision)

FAR 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 purposes 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).

(End of provision)

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

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (Provisions are located at FAR part 52 and begin with 52) https://www.acquisition.gov/content/17206-evaluation#i1103099 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/17206-evaluation#i1103099 https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52

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

Deviations to provisions may be viewed at: Policies & Regulations | USDA

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

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

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 4) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of provision)

Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) Rating: N/A

Date, Time, and Place Quotes are due

Quotes shall be email to margaret.forrest@usda.gov by 04/13/2026, by 5:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Los Angeles, USA.

Government Point of Contact

Margaret Forrest margaret.forrest@usda.gov

All questions shall be done through email, please ensure that the solicitation name and number is in the subject line of the email.

https://www.acquisition.gov/agar https://www.acquisition.gov/agar/part-452-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses https://www.usda.gov/da/ocp/ppd/policies-regulations mailto:margaret.forrest@usda.gov mailto:margaret.forrest@usda.gov