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11/24/2026 1700 MT

11/10/2026

505-225-8301JOANNE MEIERS

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1284LM27Q0008

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

1 9 1177487OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

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BOISE ID 83705-5313

1918 COMMERCE AVENUE

BOISE NATIONAL FOREST WAREHOUSE

USDA FOREST SERVICE

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Delivery: 60 Days After Receipt Of Order

0001 Boundary/Survey Markers per Attachment 1 5000 EA

0002 Decals (application included) per Attachment 1 5000 EA

0003 FOB Destination (Boise, ID) 1 LS

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

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

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USDA Forest Service Boundary Markers with Applied Decals Solicitation Number 1284LM27Q0008

Statement of Requirement

USDA Forest Services requires 5,000 fiberglass boundary/survey markers with Forest Service specific decals that will be applied to each marker by the contractor.

This procurement is for a Commercial Product pursuant to FAR 2.101 under the minor government modifications exemption. However, because the final item is modified with a government-specific specification/decal applied to each marker by the contractor and is not sold to the general public in this exact configuration, it does not qualify as a Commercially Available Off-The-Shelf (COTS) item. Therefore, standard COTS waivers for the Buy American Act component test and the SBA Nonmanufacturer Rule are not applicable.

This procurement is a total small business set-aside for manufactured supplies. Because the required items are not COTS items, the SBA Nonmanufacturer Rule applies in its entirety. Pursuant to FAR 52.219-33, any offeror that is a nonmanufacturer (e.g., a dealer, distributor, or broker) proposing to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture must explicitly state the name and business size of the domestic manufacturer fabricating the signs. All quoters who are nonmanufacturers must certify in their proposal that they will supply the end product of a domestic small business manufacturer, processed or produced within the United States, unless an individual SBA waiver is explicitly sought and granted prior to award. Proposals offering end products manufactured by other-than-small businesses or foreign entities will be deemed non-compliant and excluded from evaluation.

Technical Data

1. Solicitation Attachments

• Attachment 1 – Specifications

• Attachment 2 – Buy American Certificate (must be filled out and returned with your quote)

NOTICE REGARDING FAR 52.225-2 BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE:

For the purposes of completing the certificate, the end product being procured is a custom, modified signage unit (consisting of the marker and the applied custom government decal). As detailed in the Statement of Requirement section of this document, this is a non-COTS item.

Quoters must certify that the complete assembly meets the 65% domestic component threshold to be considered a Domestic End Product. If any quoter intends to supply an end product that does not meet this 65% threshold (e.g., using foreign-manufactured materials that exceed 35% of the total component cost), the quoter must list the item as a Foreign End Product in paragraph (b) of the certificate. Failure to list a foreign end product while utilizing foreign materials may be considered a material misrepresentation.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.219-33 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.219-33

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) 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) 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) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025) 52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (Nov 2025) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with

Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Sep 2025) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Sep 2025) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside (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) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Nov 2025) 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Apr 2026) 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (Nov 2025) 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (Nov 2025) 52.225-3 Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (Nov 2025)

Alternate II (Nov 2025) of 52.225-3 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Oct 2018) https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Jan 1991)

AGAR Clauses 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.usda.gov/guidance-documents/acquisition-policy/ocp/usda-agar30-sept-26pdf.

AGAR 452.203-70 Unenforceable Supplier Terms (MAY 2026)

AGAR 452.204–70 Modification for Contract Closeout (Apr 2026)

AGAR 452.236-70 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Sep 2026)

Solicitation Information

Award Type

It is anticipated that a firm-fixed-price purchase order 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.

Evaluation and Basis for Award

The Government will evaluate quotations based on the lowest priced technically acceptable criteria.

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services 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 quoter representing the best value to the Government.

Price: The contractor’s quotation will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.204, to determine if it is fair and reasonable. Quoters shall provide pricing as requested in blocks 23 and 24 of the SF- 1449 (p.1 of this document). Failure to propose pricing for all individual line items may result in a quotation being excluded from further consideration. Unrealistically low quotes may be determined to have a lack of technical understanding of the solicitation requirements or to present a significant performance risk to the Government. Therefore, the Government may reject any quote that is unrealistically low, unbalanced, or otherwise presenting unacceptable risk to contract performance.

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 conform with the item(s) specifications (Attachment 1). It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure their quotation clearly demonstrates their capability to meet these requirements. All quoters must provide the following minimum information and documentation with their quote to be considered responsive and have their quote evaluated:

https://www.usda.gov/guidance-documents/acquisition-policy/ocp/usda-agar30-sept-26pdf

• List of boundary marker and decal specifications, and confirmation of the quoter’s ability to apply the decal to each marker prior to delivery. Contractors must provide a proof image of the decal with their quote.

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 Only the lowest price quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability. Should the lowest priced quote not receive an acceptable technical or past performance rating, the process will continue in the order of lowest priced until the lowest, technically acceptable quote with acceptable or neutral past performance is identified.

Delivery Information

F.o.b. destination, is requested as the F.O.B. point for all deliverables.

All offers will be considered F.O.B. Destination unless F.O.B. origin is specified AND estimated shipping costs are included.

The USDA requires delivery of all items no later than 60 days ARO. Early deliveries will be accepted.

Shipping Instructions:

Items shall be shipped to the following address:

USDA Forest Service Boise National Forest Warehouse 1918 Commerce Avenue Boise, ID 83705

There is a loading dock and receiving hours. Requirements for delivery will be discussed with designated FS Program personnel after award.

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 2025)

FAR 52.212-1 is amended as follows:

Period for acceptance of offers: The Offeror agrees to hold the quoted price firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

Questions: Questions shall be submitted via email to joanne.meiers@usda.gov and are due no later than 11/16/26, 1700 MT. 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)

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) 52.204-7 System for Award Management—Registration (Nov 2025) 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022) 52.225-4 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate (Nov 2025) 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 mailto:joanne.meiers@usda.gov

NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Protest Procedures

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is committed to fair, transparent, and efficient acquisitions. Interested parties with concerns about this solicitation are encouraged to seek resolution through the following USDA procedures.

Tier 1: Contracting Officer Concern Resolution

Submission: Interested parties with concerns about either the solicitation or subsequent award should first submit their concern directly to the Contracting Officer, providing sufficient detail to allow the Contracting Officer to understand and assess the issue.

Process: The Contracting Officer will review the concern, seek clarification as needed, and engage with the interested party to attempt prompt resolution.

Review Timeline: The Contracting Officer will make every effort to provide a response or resolution within 10 business days of receiving the concern.

Effect on Award or Performance: Tier 1 engagement is not considered an official notification of filing an agency protest and does not pause solicitation deadlines, delay award decisions, or suspend contract performance.

Next Steps: If the matter cannot be resolved at Tier 1, the interested party may file a written agency protest under Tier 2.

USDA encourages all parties to seek resolution with the Contracting Officer before filing an agency protest.

Tier 2: Agency Protest If concerns cannot be resolved at Tier 1, an interested party may file a written agency protest with either the Contracting Officer or the USDA Independent Review Authority. The decision by the USDA Independent Review Authority is an alternative to a decision by the Contracting Officer. The USDA Independent Review Authority will not consider an appeal of the Contracting Officer’s decision on an agency protest.

The protest must state whether the protester elects review by the Contracting Officer, by the USDA Independent Review Authority. If no election is stated, the Contracting Officer will decide the protest.

Required Information: Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.104-4 (a)(3).

Failure to submit the required information may result in a delay or dismissal of the protest.

Submission: Agency protests should be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer.

Timeliness: Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR 33.104.

mailto:SPE.inquiry@usda.gov

Effect on Award or Performance: Contract awards or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless justified in writing for urgent and compelling reasons or determined to be in the best interest of the Government.

Review Timeline: USDA strives to resolve agency-level protests within 35 business days of receipt.

Election of Forum: By filing a protest with USDA, the protesters agree not to file a protest on the same matter with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or any other external forum while the agency protest is pending. If such a protest is filed externally, the USDA agency protest will be dismissed.

Questions: Questions regarding this notice or protest procedures should be directed to the Contracting Officer identified in this solicitation.