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Solicitation # 12805B24Q0193

Subject Requirement: AHU Controls Upgrade – Temple, TX

The following solicitation issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Plains Area Office (PAO) is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information.

Set-Aside Requirement:

This solicitation is set aside 100% for Small Business.

This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to solicitation closing.

Pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov.

NAICS CODE

The applicable NAICS Code for this procurement is 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors, with a business size of $19.0M

Contract Line Items (Schedule of Items) The contract line item schedule (quantities, etc) can be located in Attachment 02 Schedule of Items

Submission of Quote For submission of quote instructions see “INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF OFFERS (FAR 52.212-1 Addendum)” of this solicitation.

COMPLETE AND RETURN QUOTER INFORMATION

Complete, sign and return with quote the below “Quoter Information”.

Submit by email to peter.b.nelson@usda.gov no later than the time identified in the sam.gov combined/synopsis solicitation posting.

QUOTER INFORMATION

Company Name: Doing Business As (DBA):

Street Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Point of Contact (POC):

POCs Current Phone Number:

POCs Email Address:

SAM.gov Unique Entity ID #:

(Must be 12 digits)

SIGNER INFORMATION

Signature of Person Authorized to Sign Quotation Date of Quotation

Printed Name of Signer http://www.sam.gov/ mailto:peter.b.nelson@usda.gov

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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/?q=browsefar http://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.htm

52.202-1 Definitions (JUN 2020) 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Sept 2007) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (JUN 2020) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV

2021) 52.211-17 Delivery of Excess Quantities (Sept 1989) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023) 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance (APR 1984) 52.232-1 Payments (APR 1984) 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002) 52.232-11 Extras (APR 1984) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) 52.233-1 Disputes (MAY 2014) 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination (NOV 1991) 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form) (APR 1984) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984)

(END CLAUSES BY REFERENCE)

Clauses Incorporated By Full Text

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

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

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

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Lab Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (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) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 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. 3805 note)).

(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 (Jun 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).

X (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar http://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.htm https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.202-1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.203-11 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.203-12 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-13 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-18 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-19 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-25 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.211-17 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-25 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.232-1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.232-8 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.232-11 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.232-39 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.232-40 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.233-1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.247-34 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.249-1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.232-18?searchTerms=availability%20of%20funds https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-5 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.203-19 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-23 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-25 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.209-10 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.232-40 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.233-3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.233-4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.203-6 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.203-13 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.203-15 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_203_17 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/41/4712 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-3#FAR_3_900 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-10

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(31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

(6) [Reserved].

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

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

X (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. (DEC 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

__ (ii) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204–30.

X (12) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Nov 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

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

2313).

(14) [Reserved].

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

(16) 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] X (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). 1)

(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).

X (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) (15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

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

X (32) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2024).

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

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

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

X (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.

X (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.

X (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).

X (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. chapter 78 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 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-14 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-15 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-27 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-28 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/115/public/390 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-30 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/115/public/390 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-30 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.209-6 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.209-9 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.219-3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.219-4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.219-6 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.219-7 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.219-8 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.219-9 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.219-13 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.219-14 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.219-16 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.219-27#FAR_52_219_27 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.219-28 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.219-29 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.219-30 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.219-32 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.219-33 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-19 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-21 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-26#FAR_52_222_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-35 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-36 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-37 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-40 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-50 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-54 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.223-9

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U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)).

(ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)).

(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 (Jun2014) 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.

X (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 (Nov 2023) 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).

X (55) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021)

(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).

X (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:

(1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter67).

X (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) ( 29U.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-https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.223-11 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.223-12 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.223-13 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.223-14 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.223-15 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.223-16 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.223-18 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.223-20 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.223-21 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.224-3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-5 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-13 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.226-4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.226-5 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.229-12 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.232-29 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.232-30 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.232-33 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.232-34 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.232-36 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.239-1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.242-5 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.247-64 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-41 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-42 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-43 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-44 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-51 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-53

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Requirements (May 2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

X (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).

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.

(d) (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 KasperskyLab 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 R 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 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-55 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-62 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.226-6 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.203-13 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_203_17 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/41/4712 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.203-19 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-23 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-25 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-27 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.219-8 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-21 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-35 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-36 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-37 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-40 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-41 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-50 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-51 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-53 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-54 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-55 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-62 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.224-3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.224-3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-26

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Note).

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

(xxv) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232-40.

(xxvi) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) ( 46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

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

(End of clause) Alternate I (FEB 2000). As prescribed in 12.301 (b)(4)(i), delete paragraph (d) from the basic clause, redesignate paragraph (e) as paragraph (d), and revise the reference to "paragraphs (a), (b), (c), or (d) of this clause" in the redesignated paragraph (d) to read "paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of this clause".

Alternate II (FEB 2024). As prescribed in 12.301 (b)(4)(ii), substitute the following paragraphs (d)(1) and (e)(1) for paragraphs (d)(1) and (e)(1) of the basic clause as follows:

(d)(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, an appropriate Inspector General appointed under section 3 or 8 G of the Inspector General Act of 1978 ( 5 U.S.C. App.), or an authorized representative of either of the foregoing officials shall have access to and right to—

(i) Examine any of the Contractor’s or any subcontractors’ records that pertain to, and involve transactions relating to, this contract;

and

(ii) Interview any officer or employee regarding such transactions.

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

(i) Paragraph (d) of this clause. This paragraph flows down to all subcontracts, except the authority of the Inspector General under paragraph (d)(1)(ii) does not flow down; and

(ii) Those clauses listed in this paragraph (e)(1). Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

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

(B) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5).

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

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

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

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

(G)__( 1) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Prohibition. (DEC 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title

II).

(H) 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.

(I) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

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

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

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

(M) 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.

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

(O) __ (1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

__ (2) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(P) 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).

(Q) 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).

(R) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (Executive Order 12989).

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

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

(U)__ (1) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).

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__ (2) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(V) 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).

(W) 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.

(X) 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.

(Y) 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.

52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

As prescribed in 52.107(f), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts that include any FAR or supplemental clause with an authorized deviation. Whenever any FAR or supplemental clause is used with an authorized deviation, the contracting officer shall identify it by the same number, title, and date assigned to the clause when it is used without deviation, include regulation name for any supplemental clause, except that the contracting officer shall insert “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the clause:

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 Department of the Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 14) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation. (End of clause)

452.211-74 Period of Performance (FEB 1988) The period of performance and delivery of this contract will be 30 days after award.

452.246-70 Inspection and Acceptance

(a) The Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's duly authorized representative will inspect and accept the supplies and/or services to be provided under this contract. (b) Inspection and acceptance will be performed at delivery location.

DELIVERY ADDRESS:

USDA – ARS – GSWRL

808 East Blackland Road Temple TX 76502

ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT NO. TITLE

Attach 01 Statement of Work Attach 02 Schedule of Items Fillable Attach 03 2015-5237 Wage Determination

INVOICES: To invoice, a vendor must first enroll in the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) by visiting https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/index.htm. Once enrolled, all invoices must be submitted electronically through IPP. The IPP is a government-wide secure web-based payment information service offered free of charge to government agencies and their suppliers by the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Management Service (FMS).

One-time enrollment in IPP means that you will receive a series of e-mails from Treasury services. The first email will have the IPP Logon ID and link to the IPP application. A second e-mail, containing the password will be sent within 24 hours.

Once you receive these emails, please login to the IPP application and complete the registration process.

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Benefits of registering with IPP include the ability for your company to create invoices directly from a contract award and submit them electronically, as well as:

• E-mail notification when invoice(s) are paid

• Online payment history

• Remittance download

E-mail notifications of payments are sent when a payment is distributed to your bank account and will include all pertinent payment information. The IPP Customer Support Desk is available to assist users Monday through Friday (excluding bank holidays) from 8:00AM - 6:00PM ET, including answering any questions related to accessing IPP or completing the registration process. Their toll-free number is (866) 973-3131 or they can be reached at:

IPPCustomerSupport@fms.treas.gov

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): https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar (FAR) http://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.htm (AGAR)

FAR 52.252-5 – Authorized Deviations in Provisions (NOV 2020) As prescribed in 52.107(e), insert the following provision in solicitations that include any FAR or supplemental provision with an authorized deviation. Whenever any FAR or supplemental provision is used with an authorized deviation, the contracting officer shall identify it by the same number, title, and date assigned to the provision when it is used without deviation, include regulation name for any supplemental provision, except that the contracting officer shall insert “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the provision.

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 Department of Agriculture provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.(End of provision)

CONTRACT PROVISIONS INCLUDED BY REFERENCE:

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements

Representation. (JAN 2017) 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror (AUG 2020) 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror (AUG 2020) 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (JAN 2017) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunication and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services Representations (OCT 2020) 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Representation and Disclosures.

52.209- 2 Prohibition On Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation (NOV 2015) 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or Felony Conviction (FEB 2016) 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Sep 2023) 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors-Competitive Acquisition (NOV 2021) 52.223-22 Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-Representation (DEC 2016) 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (OCT 2022) 52.225-4 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (NOV 2023) 52.225-20 Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification (AUG 2009) 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran— Representation and Certification (JUN 2020) 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer (JUL 2013) mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fms.treas.go https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.252-1 https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar http://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.htm https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.252-5 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.203-18 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-7 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-16 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-17 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-20 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-22 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-24 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_29 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.209-2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.209-11 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.211-6 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.215-1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.223-22 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-20 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-25 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.232-38

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AGAR PROVISIONS

452.204-70 Modification for Contract Closeout (Deviation July 2022) “Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) according to FAR Part 13.

(a) If unobligated funds in the amount of $1000 or less remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer (CO) 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 CO shall immediately proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(b) If unobligated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the CO 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 CO may also request a Release of Claims be completed by the contractor, although not required for contract and orders using SAP.) If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the CO within 60 days, the CO 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)

452.219-70 Size Standard and NAICS Code Information. (SEP 2001) The North American Industrial Classification System Code(s) and business size standard(s) describing the products and/or services to be acquired under this solicitation are listed below:

Contract line item(s): All -- NAICS Code 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors -- Size Standard $19.0M

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF OFFERS (FAR 52.212-1 Addendum) Solicitation documentation and any issued amendments will be posted to https://sam.gov/ . This the only official location where these documents can be obtained and where updates are posted. No hard copy solicitation materials are available.

Offerors shall provide all requested information referenced in this section. Failure to provide all requested information may result in the offer not being considered for further evaluation.

Offers shall submit required documents via email ONLY to peter.b.nelson@usda.gov

OFFER SUBMISSION DOCUMENTS

1. Quoter Information: Completed and signed “Quoter Information” (page 1 of this Solicitation).

2. Quote pricing document: Document shall provide detailed pricing breakout in accordance with the CLIN structure and requested per Attach 02 Completed fillable “Schedule of Items” (MS Excel Interactive Document)

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (NOV 2021) (Addendum)

(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: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Evaluation Methodology

In accordance with FAR Part 13 the Government will award a firm fixed price 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:

Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), evaluation method.

Technically Acceptable offer is defined as:

1) Meeting all requirements as defined in the solicitation, to include all Quote submission documents referenced in

Instructions for the Preparation of Offers (FAR 52.212-1 Addendum). Failure to submit ANY of the required document listed in “Offer Submission Documents (52.212-1 Addendum)” will render your quote non-responsive and thus not eligible for award. Failure to acknowledge any and all amendments will render your quote non-responsive and thus not eligible for award.

2) Acceptable rating in “Past Performance”.

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Past performance will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. Past Performance will be rated on an “acceptable” or “unacceptable” basis. The apparent successful, prospective contractor must have acceptable past performance. System for Award Management (SAM.gov) exclusions list, Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System, and Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) shall be considered as part of the past performance evaluation process. Any past performance that is found to be “negative”, shall result in the entire Past Performance rating as “Unacceptable”. “Negative” is defined as any CPARS past performance evaluation rated less than “Satisfactory”, any Terminations for Default/Cause, or any negative performance references will be rated as ‘Unacceptable’.