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910-475-1812JASMINE WILLIAMS

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FORT JONES CA 96032

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SCOTT RIVER RANGER STA

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ALBUQUERQUE NM 87102-3498

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0001 Mandatory: Provide exclusive pasture and holding space for an estimated 23-28 head of FS stock for a 12-month period. Contractor shall provide stock access to feed, shelter, salt, and fresh water. Fencing shall be adequate to safely contain stock, and fenced area shall be free of hazards to stock. Shelter may include topographic features or trees which provide

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adequate coverage for stock from natural elements including wind, rain, snow, and sun. Contractor shall always provide stock access to an adequate and reliable water source. FS shall monitor available forage and feed stock from purchased hay supply when available forage is insufficient.

Note: For 23-28 head of FS stock an estimated 45 tons of hay is required to feed them for 6+ months.

Note: Both the pasture and hay line items of this contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed price basis only. Interested parties who are able to provide both pasture and hay may bid on both line items. Interested parties who are able to provide pasture only may bid on pasture line item and will not be disqualified for excluding the optional hay line item. Interested parties are responsible for considering potential fluctuations in hay prices that may occur over the course of the contract, when developing their quote price.

0002 Option Item 001 - Supplemental Feed Stored On

Site

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purchase hay separately and the contractor shall be required to store the purchased hay at the contractors facility.

If awarded this line item, the contractor shall provide for purchase:

A minimum of 25 tons of market quality grass hay, first, second, or third cuttings. Hay shall be orchard grass, timothy grass, or a combination of both. Hay shall be free of mold, substantially weed free, cut and baled in 2026. Hay shall be of suitable nutritional value. Note: The Forest

Service will accept up to 25% legumes content

(alfalfa or clover) in combination with the orchard grass or timothy grass hay.

The USFS may consider hay from the contractors own supply, or hay purchased from an outside source, if the hay meets the specified requirements for the above listed grass hay species and content.

The contractor shall be responsible for the stacking and storage of all hay, as well as the safeguarding against mold and damage.

Price shall include hay, delivery, storage and any other associated incidentals. for example:

Squeeze cost

(Option Line Item)

0003 Option Item 002 Supplemental Feed Stored Off Site

Note: This is not a mandatory item. However, if the contractor will not provide supplemental feed under this option item, the Forest Service will purchase hay separately to be stored on a separate Forest Service owned site.

If awarded this line item, the contractor shall provide for purchase:

A minimum of 20 tons of market quality grass hay, first, second, or third cuttings. Hay shall be orchard grass, timothy grass, or a combination of both. Hay shall be free of mold, substantially weed free, cut and baled in 2026. Hay shall be of suitable nutritional value. Note: The Forest

Service will accept up to 25% legumes content

(alfalfa or clover) in combination with the orchard grass or timothy grass hay.

The USFS may consider hay from the contractors

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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own supply, or hay purchased from an outside source, if the hay meets the specified requirements for the above listed grass hay species and content.

The Forest Service shall be responsible for the stacking and storage of all the hay after hauling away the hay from the contractors inventory.

Price shall include hay at market value, no additional costs for storage, delivery or incidentals.

(Option Line Item)

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Scott Valley Pasture and Hay

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Description

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. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 127EAY26Q0078 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Scott Valley Pasture Rental and Hay Purchase.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 531190 The small business size standard is $34 million. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

Statement of Requirement:

Provide exclusive pasture and holding space for an estimated 23-28 head of FS stock for a 12-month period. Contractors shall provide stock access to feed, shelter, salt, and fresh water. Fencing shall be adequate to safely contain stock, and fenced area shall be free of hazards to stock. Shelter may include topographic features or trees which provide adequate coverage for stock from natural elements including wind, rain, snow, and sun. Contractors shall always provide stock access to an adequate and reliable water source. FS shall monitor available forage and feed stock from purchased hay supply when available forage is insufficient.

Note: For 23-28 heads of FS stock an estimated 45 tons of hay is required to feed them for 6+ months. Both the pasture and hay line items of this contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed price basis only. Interested parties who are able to provide both pasture and hay may bid on both line items. Interested parties who are able to provide pasture only may bid on pasture line item and will not be disqualified for excluding the optional hay line items. Interested parties are responsible for considering potential fluctuations in hay prices that may occur over the course of the contract when developing their quote price.

Location: Pasture site shall be no more than 30 miles from the following facilities: Ft Jones District Office, the USFS Robinson pasture facility, and trailheads as a factor in determining adequacy.

Government shall have access to site whenever needed to move stock, in and out, deliver hay and supplies and/or check stock.

Site shall have adequate access and space to drive in, safely turn, park and safely load and unload stock, hay and supplies from Government truck/trailer(s). Space shall be adequate to pull in multiple trucks with trailers, load and unload and tie off stock safely.

Pasture Requirements:

• Minimum requirement of 50 acres of pasture with available forage.

• Fencing shall be adequate to safely contain stock, and fenced areas shall be free of hazards to stock.

• There shall be no down and/or broken barbed wire strands or sections.

• All areas stock has access to shall be free of hazards to stock such as, but not limited to wire, rusted metal, etc.

• Any fencing repair or reinforcement work identified prior to contract initiation shall be completed within the first 90 days of the contract period.

• All gates shall be swinging and functional for one person to open and close unassisted without undue strain.

• Shelter may include topographic features or trees which provide adequate coverage for stock from natural elements including wind, rain, snow and sun.

• An adequate and reliable water source shall be provided by the contractor and available to stock at all times.

• If water is provided via a trough(s) they shall have sufficient capacity to provide 700 gallons per day minimum.

• If water is provided via a trough(s) FS personnel shall have access to turn water on and off in order to ensure sufficient water is available at all times.

Holding Space Requirements:

• One to five acre holding space with water and shelter shall be available for use during field season (mid-April to mid-October).

• Fencing shall be adequate to safely contain stock, and fenced areas shall be free of hazards to stock.

• Absence of down and broken barbed wire

• Fenced areas free of hazards to stock such as wire, rusted metal, etc.

• Any fencing repair or reinforcement work identified prior to contract initiation shall be completed within the first 60 days of the contract period.

• Any identified repairs needed during the length of the contract must be completed in a timely manner.

• Hot wire may be used as temporary fencing when, but the wire must be charged at all times when in use.

• If hot wire is being used, it must be inspected weekly to ensure proper charge.

• All gates shall be swinging and functional for one person to open and close unassisted without undue strain.

• Adequate shelter may include topographic features or trees which provide adequate coverage for stock from natural elements including wind, rain, snow, and sun.

• Provision of an adequate and reliable water source must be included.

• If water is provided via a trough or trough, they shall have sufficient capacity to provide 700 gallons per day.

• If water is provided via a trough(s) FS personnel shall have access to turn water on and off in order to ensure sufficient water is available at all times.

Hay Storage Area Requirements:

• The hay storage area shall be sufficient to store 25 tons of three-string hay bales. Storage areas shall be easily accessible by government personnel, keep hay dry and out of elements such as rain, snow and such which may cause mold, rot or nutrient leashing or loss.

• Note: If the available storage capacity at the contractor’s facility is less than what is required to store 25 tons of three-string hay bales, the Forest Service may accept a smaller storage capacity.

Optional Item – Supplemental Feed Stored On Site:

Note: This is not a mandatory item. However, if the contractor will not provide supplemental feed under this option item, the Forest Service will purchase hay separately and the contractor shall be required to store the purchased hay at the contractor’s facility

• A minimum of 25 tons of market quality grass hay, first, second, or third cuttings. Hay shall be orchard grass, timothy grass, or a combination of both. Hay shall be free of mold, substantially weed free, cut and baled in 2026. Hay shall be of suitable nutritional value.

Note: The Forest Service will accept up to 25% legumes content (alfalfa or clover) in combination with the orchard grass or timothy grass hay.

• The USFS may consider hay from the contractor’s own supply, or hay purchased from an outside source, if the hay meets the specified requirements for the above listed grass hay species and content.

• The contractor shall be responsible for the stacking and storage of all hay, as well as the safeguarding against mold and damage.

• Price shall include hay, delivery, storage and any other associated incidentals. for example:

Squeeze cost

Optional Item – Supplemental Feed Stored Off Site:

Note: This is not a mandatory item. However, if the contractor will not provide supplemental feed under this option item, the Forest Service will purchase hay separately to be stored on a separate Forest Service owned site

• A minimum of 20 tons of market quality grass hay, first, second, or third cuttings. Hay shall be orchard grass, timothy grass, or a combination of both. Hay shall be free of mold, substantially weed free, cut and baled in 2026. Hay shall be of suitable nutritional value.

Note: The Forest Service will accept up to 25% legumes content (alfalfa or clover) in combination with the orchard grass or timothy grass hay.

• The USFS may consider hay from the contractor’s own supply, or hay purchased from an outside source, if the hay meets the specified requirements for the above listed grass hay species and content.

• The Forest Service shall be responsible for the stacking and storage of all the hay after hauling away the hay from the contractor’s inventory.

• Price shall include hay at market value, no additional costs for storage, delivery or incidentals.

Government Furnished:

• USFS will feed stock.

• USFS will provide any additional nutritional supplements including salt.

• USFS will check welfare of animals on at least a weekly basis year-round and monitor availability of forage.

• USFS will inspect fencing for suitability and adequacy prior to awarding the contract. USFS may repair fencing or alter fencing.

• If optional Item is not awarded under this contract, the USFS will purchase and furnish for storage a minimum of 25 tons of hay as specified herein and 20 tons of hay for storage on F.S. property for a total of 45 tons of hay purchased.

Schedule of Items

CLIN Description Estimated Quantity

Unit of Issue

Unit Cost Total

0001 Pasture 12 MO 0002 Holding Area 5 MO 0003 (Optional) Grass (Hay) stored 25 Ton 0004 (Optional)Grass (Hay) hauled 20 Ton

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Technical Data

1) Location and Access - Contractor shall provide address and description of property

2) Pasture Characteristics

3) Holding Space Characteristics

4) Water and shelter source(s) and access

4) Hay storage

4) Supplemental Feed Quality and Quantity

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

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

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

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

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

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025) ☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.212-4 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.222-50 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Sep 2025) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Sep 2025) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.240-91 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

☐ 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) ☐ 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel Jan 2011 ☒ 52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.204-91 Contractor identification (Nov 2025) ☐ 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 (Sep 2025) ☐ 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Nov 2025) ☒ 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) ☐ 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) ☒ 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) of 52.222-36 ☐ 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010 ☐ 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) ☐ 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014)

This Statement is for Information Only:

It is not a Wage Determination

Employee Class Monetary Wage -- Fringe Benefits

☐ 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) ☐ 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Nov 2025) ☐ 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 ☐ 52.223-11 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) ☐ 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) ☐ 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) ☐ 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991) ☐ 52.240-92 Security Requirements (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (No 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

Other Applicable Clauses

AGAR Clauses

452.203-71 Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Compliance (Dec 2025)

(a) By entering into this contract, the Contractor certifies that:

(1) It is compliant with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws and the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution, and it will remain compliant for the duration of the contract.

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

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

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

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

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

(f) The Contractor must include the provisions of this clause in all subcontract solicitations.

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

(End of Clause)

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 close-out 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)

452.204-71 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Employees (Nov 2025)

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

(b) Should the USDA Directives 4620-002 require the exclusion of a contractor's employee, the contracting officer will notify the contractor in writing. The contractor must appoint a representative to manage compliance with the PIV policies established by the USDA Directives 4620-002 and to maintain a list of employees eligible for a USDA LincPass required for performance of the work.

(c) 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.

(d) 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.

(e) 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 be added by CO] to [hours and days to be added by CO] at [office address for registration to be added by CO]. 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).

(End of Clause)

Award Type

It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price 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 mandatory items and optional items.

Evaluation-Commercial Items

The provision at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-2 Evaluation of Commercial Items is not applicable to this solicitation. In lieu of this provision, quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203 based on the criteria listed below. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.

Price:

The offeror’s quotation will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.204, to determine if it is fair and reasonable.

Technical Acceptability:

Technical Acceptability will be evaluated to receive an overall rating of "acceptable" or "unacceptable." This will be based on the offeror's ability to provide a sound and compliant approach that meets all requirements and shows a thorough understanding of them. It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure their quotation clearly demonstrates their capability to meet these requirements. All offerors must provide the following minimum information and documentation with their quotations to be considered responsive and have their offers evaluated:

• Detailed explanation of the offeror’s ability to perform the required services. A simple statement of capabilities will not suffice. The offeror must address how they will accomplish the requirements.

• Detailed explanation of any requirement listed in the PWS that cannot be successfully accomplished by the offeror. Offerors are advised that the USDA intends to award without discussions so any exceptions may cause the quotation to be found technically unacceptable.

Past Performance:

The Government may utilize any references provided by the Contractor, along with information available from past contracts/orders with the USDA and any information found using sources such as Federal Government sources or the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to determine if the Contractor has acceptable or neutral Past Performance. Past Performance will be evaluated using the following rating system:

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

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

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

Evaluation Method

The Government will evaluate quotations based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria. Only the lowest priced offer will be evaluated for Technical Acceptability. Should the lowest priced offer not receive an acceptable technical or past performance rating, the process will continue in order of lowest priced offer until the lowest price, technically acceptable offer with acceptable or neutral past performance is identified.

Period of Performance

7/01/2026-7/01/2027

Shipping Instructions:

N/A

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

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

FAR 52.212-1 is amended as follows:

Period for acceptance of offers.

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

Questions Questions shall be submitted via email to jasmine.williams@usda.gov and are due no later than May 25, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time. This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends. Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017) https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52 mailto:jasmine.williams@usda.gov

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations - Representation (Sep 2025) 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Sep 2025) 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Nov 2025)

☒ 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Sep 2024) ☒ 52.204-7 System for Award Management—Registration (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) to 52.204-7 ☐ 52.204-90 Offeror Identification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.207-6 Solicitation of Offers from Small Business Concerns and Small Business Teaming Arrangements or Joint Ventures (Multiple-Award Contracts) (Aug 2024) ☐ 52.209-12 Certification Regarding Tax Matters (Oct 2025) ☐ 52.219-2 Equal Low Bids (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products (Feb 2021) ☐ 52.222-48 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment–Certification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards for Certain Services-Certification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-56 Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan (Oct 2020) ☐ 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification (May 2008) ☒ 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022) ☐ 52.225-4 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.225-6 Trade Agreements-Certificate (Feb 2021) ☐ 52.226-3 Disaster or Emergency Area Representation (Nov 2007) ☐ 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation (Jul 2025)

Other Applicable FAR Provisions

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (Nov 2025)

AGAR Provisions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(End of Provision)