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1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR

OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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WASHINGTON DC 20250-0001

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04/04/20240001

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended , by one of the following methods: (a) By completing

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)CODE 6. ISSUED BY

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

03/27/2024

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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Amendment 0001 incorporates the changes listed below. All other terms, items, conditions, and specifications under the Solicitation remain unchanged. The purpose of this amendment

0001 is to:

A) Revise the Pre-proposal Conference (Site Visit) date from 11 April 2024 to 19 April

2024. Unless otherwise revised by a future amendment to this solicitation, the Pre-proposal

Conference (Site Visit) will be held:

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

KLENISE S. WALLACE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Previous edition unusable

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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12970224R0017/0001

Date: 19 April 2024

Time: 9:00 AM Mountain Time

Location: Las Vegas Ranger Station

1926 North 7th St

Las Vegas, NM 87701

NOTE: The pre-proposal conference (site visit) is contingent on weather conditions. If weather conditions preclude a pre-proposal conference (site visit), a

Solicitation Amendment will be posted accordingly. The Government assumes no responsibility for any expense incurred by an offeror prior to contract award

B) Revise the Question submission deadline from

15 April 2024 to 22 April 2024.

Period of Performance: 05/15/2024 to 05/14/2026

The "Submit Invoice-to" address for USDA orders is the Department of Treasury's Invoice

Processing Platform (IPP). The contractor must follow the instructions on how to register and submit invoices via IPP as prescribed in the previous communications from USDA and Treasury.

All invoices are to be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform. This is a mandatory requirement initiated by the U.S.

Department of Treasury and you can find more information at this website https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm. Please make sure that your company has registered at https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm to establish your account.

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Table of Contents

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B.2 SCHEDULE NOTES

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

C.2 PROJECT LOCATION

C.3 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

C.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 PACKING AND MARKING

D.2 PROJECT LABELING FOR OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 CLAUSES

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 CLAUSES

F.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CLAUSES

G.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 CLAUSES

H.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 CLAUSES

PART III--LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J--LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J.1 ATTACHMENTS

PART IV--REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K--REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

K.1 PROVISIONS

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SECTION L--INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR

RESPONDENTS

L.1 PROVISIONS

SECTION M--EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 PROVISIONS

M.2 PROPOSAL EVALUATION

M.3 TECHNICAL EVALUATION FACTORS

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SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

The Santa Fe National Forest is pursuing a project for the installation of boundary and recreational fencing for Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District in Santa Fe NF. Refer to Section J Attachments for a detailed description of the work required. An overview of the contract scope is as follows:

Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, and material to accomplish the following work:

1. Rio de la Casa Allotment Exterior Fence:

a. Fence is only accessible by high clearance 4x4 passenger vehicle to Santa Fe National on FSR 113 to FSR 114. Please note that access to Santa Fe/Carson boundary segment may only be accessible on horseback. – some old logging roads exist that may be accessible by ATV/UTV. No new roads will or need to be created for work on this portion. Access by these types of vehicles may be limited by terrain.

b. ATV, UTV and or small tracked vehicles (i.e. Bobcats) may be used to carry in materials, auger holes, string wire and pound in T-Posts where access will not endanger operator(s) on steep slopes.

c. This fence is estimated at 76,560 linear feet (14.5 miles), with slope being factored in.

d. Estimated number of corner braces (requiring 3 steel pipes or angle iron posts) that will need to be constructed is 55-60.

e. Estimated number of in line H-Braces (requiring 2 steel pipes or angle iron posts) that will need to be constructed is 55-60.

f. Estimated number of wire gates that will need to be constructed will be 15. **One gate every 5280 linear feet or where trail crossings are identified.

g. Estimated number of 12-foot gates replaced at Cattleguards 3.

h. Estimated number of In-line wooden Treated posts is 480.

Type 1 barbed wire fence. The minimum requirements for the fence includes:

a. The fence shall be a four-wire fence built to wildlife specifications, consisting of four strands of barbed wire. The top wire shall be no more than 42" from the

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b. T-posts shall be 6.0 feet in length, and at 1.33 pounds per foot. Spaced no more than 16 feet apart with fence stays placed at approximately 5-foot intervals. The posts shall be set into the ground to a depth so none of the flange on the post is visible. Fence stay material can be either wood 2"x2"x42" or twisted metal fence stays 40-42” in length.

c. The barbed wire will be 12.5 gauge round Class 1, zinc-coated 2-point double strand twisted barbed wire.

d. Care shall be taken in placing fence post clips or fasteners on the wire so that they are not tightened enough to kink the wire.

e. Every 10th line post shall be full-length treated wood, 8' length with a minimum

6" diameter, set 30” into the ground. * Contractor may choose to use steel for every 10th line post. The steel used at the minimum be 2 3/8” outside diameter and pipe capped on top.

f. Gates shall be 4-strand barbed wire "rider" or "Texas" gates, a minimum of 8 ft.

wide unless otherwise specified. A pry bar or "cheat stick" shall be on the gate to assist in opening and closing the gate. Smooth wire shall be used for closure loops. Where required, pedestrian walk-through gates will be constructed as per Specification 15 below or by a method approved by the Project Inspector or Contracting Officer. See exhibit 3 for gate specifications)

g. There shall be one brace for each 1/4 mile of fence, or at each point where the fence changes angle or a significant change in the vertical is encountered. (See exhibits 8 and 9 for details on fence bracing). A horizontal brace shall be constructed on each side of every gate.

h. Water gaps shall be installed in all drainages where water flow could damage the fence. Fence shall be ended at both sides of a stream or deep ephemeral gully, and suitable water gap installed. ** Swing picket fence designed for water gaps in larger streams and those areas will be identified on project map (See exhibit 4, 5, 6, and 7 for construction standards for fences across depressions and ephemeral stream channels).

i. Tie-downs shall be utilized in all dips, so that the wire is always placing downward pressure on the T-posts.

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j. Line wires shall be cut and dead-ended on all corners, angle, gate or stretch brace posts, and the wire wrapped back on the stretched wire. The tie shall be made on the centerline of the post to avoid turning and slackening tendency of a face tie.

The top wire shall be stapled down to the dead-end brace bars. Not more than 1/4 mile of wire shall be stretched at one time.

k. H-Braces shall be used to construct pedestrian crossings along the fence line in locations where pedestrian trails obviously bisect the existing fence line. While these trails are not established or maintained by the Forest Service, the intent is to discourage pedestrians from cutting or otherwise damaging the wire fence to pass through the fence. The passageway created must not allow the passage of livestock but should accommodate a pedestrian with a backpack.

l. Horizontal (H-brace) and corner braces will be marked by the contractor prior to laying out the fence so that proper alignment can be obtained. No trees will be used as braces or posts.

m. Horizontal and corner braces shall be constructed as shown in Exhibit 1 A. H-

Brace design.

n. Horizontal and corner brace posts will be of 2 3/8” pipe or angle iron (2.5” x 2.5” x 0.25”), 7' to 8’ in length. Horizontal cross-members will be of 2 3/8” pipe or angle iron (2.5” x 2.5” x 0.25”) and 6’ to 8' in length. If pipe is used top must be capped.

o. Horizontal and corner brace posts will be set 36” into the ground and in concrete as shown in Exhibit 1 A H-Brace design.

p. Care must be taken to prevent the cutting of bearing trees in installation and right of way clearing.

q. The attached exhibits are Forest Service suggested applications and solutions and should be utilized where appropriate. Deviations from these suggested applications are negotiable; however, any deviations not approved by the government prior to beginning work are subject to re-working or correction at no expense to the government should the unapproved deviation prove inadequate or inappropriate.

2. Removal of Existing Fencing

The contractor will be responsible for removing the old fence replaced by this contract.

Any old fence located on the National Forest side of the survey line within 30 feet of the new fence location will be removed from the site and ultimately from the forest prior to completion of this contract. Contractor will be responsible for disposal of old fence materials removed through this contract.

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3. Tree Felling Within the Fence Line Corridor

Tree felling shall be completed prior to fence construction. The contractor will be responsible for felling burned trees that are 30” dbh and under within the fence line corridor of 1 Chain or 66 feet that if left standing have the potential to fall and damage the newly constructed fence. *Felling of burned/hazard trees is only to occur on National Forest System lands. Contractor will be responsible for felling burned trees that are 30” dbh and under within the fence line corridor. Burned trees that lean away from and pose no threat to the new fence may be left but may be cut if needed. Burned trees are defined as those trees with no green needles remaining in the crown of the tree. The trees will be felled and left in place, with the exception of trees, or parts of trees that fall across the specific line of fence construction or onto other adjacent lands not under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Forest Service. The trees or parts of trees, that when felled intrude onto the specific line of fence construction or other adjacent lands will be moved onto National Forest System land and out of the specific line of fence construction providing for a 10’ corridor with the fence line being the center. In areas that corridor is visible from a main road after the fence project is completed, contractor will move felled trees over corridor at the entrance to disguise it. No wheeled or tracked mechanical equipment will be used for felling or moving trees as part of this task. No trees that are cut but fail to fall to the ground will be left hung up in other standing trees. The Contractor is required to meet with the COR to conduct an on-site review of the work area prior to initiating tree falling work to ensure no private land/structures or power lines are in the area the work is to be conducted. The majority of trees will be cut leaving a 6-12” maximum stump height.

The exception will be trees that may present hazards if cut lower than 12”. For clearing within sight of roads and trails the trees will be cut so the stump face is angled away from the road or trail.

C.2 PROJECT LOCATION

The project is located in the Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District in Sante Fe National Forest, New Mexico. Refer to Section J Attachments for project location details.

C.3 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

$1,000,000 to $5,000,000 in accordance the prescribed ranges found at FAR 36.204

C.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

REFER TO SECTION J ATTACHMENTS FOR TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

452.211-72 Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988) The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced in Section J.

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452.211-73 Attachments to Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988) The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

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SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 PACKING AND MARKING

All shipments of materials, equipment and/or supplies shall be addressed to the Contractor and not to the Government.

D.2 PROJECT LABELING FOR OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE

The Government singularly identifies each project with a contract number at time of award. The contract number is a unique identifier to purposely and permanently represent an awarded project. The Government issued contract number is to be referenced on all official communication starting upon notice of award.

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SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 CLAUSES

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996) 52.246-13 Inspection-Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements (AUG 1996)

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SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 CLAUSES

52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984) 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (APR 1984) 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984) The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 1 calendar day after the date the Contractor receives the Notice to Proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 730 calendar days following Notice to Proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

F.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CLAUSES

452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996) A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled and held within TBD days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held virtually.

G.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Labor Interviews

The Government (via the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracts Specialist (CS) or Contracting Officer Representative (COR)) will conduct periodic interviews with workers on the job using the Stand Form (SF) 1445, Labor Standards Interview, which may be validated against submitted payroll data.

Invoices & Payment

All invoices are to be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) System. Supplemental to the “Submit Invoice-To” information provided on the SF 1442, the offeror must have an established account prior to commencement of work. Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) does not allow for the contractor to change the description of the line items being invoiced against; therefore, an itemized invoice must be uploaded as an attachment(s).

Itemized invoice shall include at a minimum:

Contractor Name and Address Contract, Task Order or Purchase Order numbers Invoice Number Description of work completed in accordance with the Schedule of Items.

Date of work completion.

Certified Payrolls Certified payrolls for Construction: certified payrolls must also be uploaded as an attachment.

Contractor and all subcontractors, through the contractor, shall furnish all certified payrolls covering payments to laborers and mechanics for on-site work.

Final Payment Following completion and acceptance of the work (including return of Government-furnished property and site cleanup), Final payment will made within 30 calendar days after approved final inspection and presentation of a properly executed invoice. The Government requires a completed release of all claims against the Government, other than claims arising under this contracted, in stated amounts, which the Contractor specifically accepts from the operation of the release.

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SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 CLAUSES

452.228-71 Insurance Coverage (NOV 1996) (Alternate I) Pursuant to FAR clause 52.228-5, Insurance-Work on a Government Installation, the Contractor will be required to present evidence to show, as a minimum, the amounts of insurance coverage indicated below:

(a) Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability. The Contractor is required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 shall be required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit worker's compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General Liability. (1) The Contractor shall have bodily injury liability coverage written on a comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence. (2) The Contractor shall have property damage liability insurance shall be required in the amount of ____*___ per occurrence.

(c) Automobile Liability. The Contractor shall have automobile liability insurance written on a comprehensive form of policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage or loss.

(d) Aircraft Public and Passenger Liability. When aircraft are used in connection with performing the contract, the Contractor shall have aircraft public and passenger liability insurance. Coverage shall be at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, other than passenger injury. Coverage for passenger injury shall be at least $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater.

452.237-74 Key Personnel (FEB 1988)

(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel:

1. Contractor Representative/Overall Project Manager

2. Foreman

3. Qualified Operator(s) - The government reserves the right to request a new operator for any of the equipment, if that operator is not capable of performing work in a safe, efficient, and proficient level.

4. Individual Sub-Managers – Individuals supervising individual sub-contracts for work items not covered by personnel noted previously herein.

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(b) During the first ninety (90) days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by paragraph (c) below. After the initial 90-day period, the Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraph (c) to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

(c) The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor within 15 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions. The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel.

H.2 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

USDA Bio-based/Sustainable Products Program

The contractor must comply with the Agriculture Act of 2014; the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 9FSRIA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Federal Acquisition Regulation; Executive Order (EO) 13514, “Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance”, dated October 2, 2009; EO 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy and Transportation Management”, dated January 24, 2007; and Presidential Memorandum, “Driving Innovation and Creating Jobs in Rural America through Biobased and Sustainable Product Procurement,” dated February, 2012 to provide biobased products. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quantity that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards, and to the extent feasible and reasonable; include the exclusive use of biobased and recycled products.

In the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall make maximum use of biobased oils and lubricants that are designated by the United States Department of Agriculture unless the product cannot be acquired: (1) Competitively within a time frame providing for compliance with the contract performance schedule; (2) meeting contract performance requirements; or (3) at a reasonable price. Information about these products is available at http://sftool.gov/green-products/1/construction-materials.

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requires Contractors to report the purchase of biobased products under service and construction contracts during the previous Government fiscal year (October 1 thru September 30) and to submit this report no later than October 31 of each year during contract performance and at the end of contract performance (as applicable). Information about this requirement is available at https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/catalog/Catalog.xhtml"https://www.biopreferre d.gov/BioPreferred/faces/catalog/Catalog.xhtml#.

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Safety

The contractor must protect the lives and health of contractor employees; prevent damage to property, materials, supplies and equipment; and avoid work interruptions. As needed, the contractor will be responsible for providing appropriate safety barricades, signs, and signal lights to avoid accidents.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Must be consistent with the OSHA Act of 1970. The Contractor is responsible for all hazardous conditions arising under this contract. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, as well as this contract, impose the responsibility upon you to ensure that the working conditions are not unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to your employees’ health and safety. Forest Service employees will not inspect or accept the work under conditions that are hazards or unsanitary, that has not been mitigated to the extent required by OSHA. Any subcontract entered into pursuant to this contract shall similarly provide a work environment that is sanitary and not hazardous.

Personal Protective Equipment The contractor shall train workers in the safe operation and use of equipment that the worker may use before the worker begins using such equipment.

Personal protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards or processes encountered which may cause injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body. Defective or damaged personal protective equipment shall not be used.

The contractor shall provide chain saw chaps to each employee who operates a chain saw, at no cost to the employee. These chaps must be approved by an Underwriters Laboratory or meet Forest Service specification 6170-47. The chaps shall cover the full length of the thigh and shall extend to the top of the boot on each leg.

The contractor shall assure that each employee wears foot protection that provides adequate traction and ankle support. Employees operating chain saws shall wear foot protection that is constructed with cut-resistant material which will protect the employee against contact with a running chain saw.

In any area where the worker is exposed to the potential for flying or falling objects, the contractor shall provide a hard hat, at no cost to the employee, and the contractor shall assure that the employee wears the hard hat. The hard hat must meet the minimum requirements of American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard Z89.1-1997.

The contractor shall provide, at no cost to the employee, eye protection where there is potential for eye injury due to flying objects. This eye protection must meet the minimum requirements of ANSI standard Z87.1-2003. The contractor shall provide, at no cost to the employee, hearing

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Injury Notification Injuries to workers will be reported promptly to the COR and appropriate contractor personnel. Emergency care for workers while on the job site is a contractor responsibility.

Accident Reporting Report any accidents to the contract COR and CO as soon as possible. Maintain an accurate record of all work-related accidents resulting in death, injury, occupational disease, or damage to property, materials, supplies, or equipment.

Camping

Contractor may request camping. Requests for camping will be evaluated by the Government on a case-by-case basis. Contractor must receive written approval from the Contracting Officer Representative, in order to camp. Camping in locations and for durations not approved in writing by the Contracting Officer Representative is not permitted under this contract.

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PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 CLAUSES

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses begin with 52) Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR clauses begin with 452) FAR and AGAR Deviations to clauses may be viewed at: Policies & Regulations | USDA

52.202-1 Definitions (JUN 2020) 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) 52.203-5 Covenant against Contingent Fees (MAY 2014) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (JUN 2020) 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity

(MAY 2014)

52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY 2014) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (JUN 2020) 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (Whistleblower

Guidance to contractor employees) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements (JAN 2017) 52.204-2 Security Requirements (MAR 2021) Alternate II (APR 1984) 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (MAY

2011) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN

2020) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or

Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023)

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52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (NOV 2021)

52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

(OCT 2018)

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015) 52.215-2 Audit and Records -- Negotiation (JUN 2020) 52.215-8 Order of Precedence—Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (SEP 2023) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022)

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ☒ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or ☐ By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (SEP 2023) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards -- Overtime Compensation (MAY

2018) 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirement (AUG 2018) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (MAY 2014) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (JUL 2021) 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JUL 2005) 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988) 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (MAY 2014) 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (MAY 2014) 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations

(MAY 2014)

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988) 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (MAY 2014) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2016) 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (APR 2015) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under National Labor Relations Act (DEC

2010) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers under Executive Order 14026 (JAN

2022) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products under Service and Construction

Contracts (SEP 2013) 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data Alt 1 (FEB 2021)

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52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2011) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy Consuming Products (MAY 2020) 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction

Contracts (AUG 2018) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN

2020) 52.223-20 Aerosols (JUN 2016) 52.223-21 Foams. (JUN 2016) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (JUN 2020) 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (JUN 2020) 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity -- Construction Contracts (DEC 2007) 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997) 52.228-5 Insurance – Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997) 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (DEC 2022) 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (NOV 2014) 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (FEB 2013) 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) 52.232-17 Interest (MAY 2014) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014) 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (JAN 2017) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management (OCT

2018) 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) Alt 1 (DEC 1991) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (APR 1984) 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (APR 1984) 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (APR 1984) 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (APR 1984) 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991) 52.236-8 Other Contracts (APR 1984) 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and

Improvements (APR 1984) 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (APR 1984) 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (APR 1984) 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (APR 1984) 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (NOV 1991)

Alternate I (NOV 1991) 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (APR 1984) 52.236-17 Layout of Work (APR 1984) 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FEB 1997)

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52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JUL 1995) 52.243-4 Changes (JUN 2007) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023) 52.245-1 Government Property (SEP 2021) - Alt 1 (APR 2012) 52.245-9 Use and Charges (APR 2012) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994) 52.248-3 Value Engineering – Construction (OCT 2020) 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (APR 2012)

Alternate I (SEP 1996) 52.249-3 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Dismantling, Demolition, or

Removal of Improvements) (APR 2012) 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991) 452.232-70 Reimbursement for Bond Premiums – Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (NOV

1996) 452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996) 452.236-73 Archaeological or Historic Sites (FEB 1988) 452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution (NOV 1996) 452.236-76 Samples and Certificates (FEB 1988) 452.236-77 Emergency Response (NOV 1996)

52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (NOV 2021)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause– “Covered contractor information system” means an information system that is owned or operated by a contractor that processes, stores, or transmits Federal contract information.

“Federal contract information” means information, not intended for public release, that is provided by or generated for the Government under a contract to develop or deliver a product or service to the Government, but not including information provided by the Government to the public (such as on public websites) or simple transactional information, such as necessary to process payments.

“Information” means any communication or representation of knowledge such as facts, data, or opinions, in any medium or form, including textual, numerical, graphic, cartographic, narrative, or audiovisual (Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI) 4009).

“Information system” means a discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, or disposition of information (44 U.S.C. 3502).

“Safeguarding” means measures or controls that are prescribed to protect information systems.

(b) Safeguarding requirements and procedures.

(1) The Contractor shall apply the following basic safeguarding requirements and procedures to protect covered contractor information systems. Requirements and procedures for basic safeguarding of covered contractor information systems shall include, at a minimum, the following security controls:

(i) Limit information system access to authorized users, processes acting on behalf of authorized users, or devices (including other information systems).

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(ii) Limit information system access to the types of transactions and functions that authorized users are permitted to execute.

(iii) Verify and control/limit connections to and use of external information systems.

(iv) Control information posted or processed on publicly accessible information systems.

(v) Identify information system users, processes acting on behalf of users, or devices.

(vi) Authenticate (or verify) the identities of those users, processes, or devices, as a prerequisite to allowing access to organizational information systems.

(vii) Sanitize or destroy information system media containing Federal Contract

Information before disposal or release for reuse.

(viii) Limit physical access to organizational information systems, equipment, and the respective operating environments to authorized individuals.

(ix) Escort visitors and monitor visitor activity; maintain audit logs of physical access;

and control and manage physical access devices.

(x) Monitor, control, and protect organizational communications (i.e., information transmitted or received by organizational information systems) at the external boundaries and key internal boundaries of the information systems.

(xi) Implement subnetworks for publicly accessible system components that are physically or logically separated from internal networks.

(xii) Identify, report, and correct information and information system flaws in a timely manner.

(xiii) Provide protection from malicious code at appropriate locations within organizational information systems.

(xiv) Update malicious code protection mechanisms when new releases are available.

(xv) Perform periodic scans of the information system and real-time scans of files from external sources as files are downloaded, opened, or executed.

(2) Other requirements. This clause does not relieve the Contractor of any other specific safeguarding requirements specified by Federal agencies and departments relating to covered contractor information systems generally or other Federal safeguarding requirements for controlled unclassified information (CUI) as established by Executive Order 13556.

(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts under this contract (including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services, other than commercially available off-the-shelf items), in which the subcontractor may have Federal contract information residing in or transiting through its information system.

52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— “Postconsumer material” means a material or finished product that has served its intended use and has been discarded for disposal or recovery, having completed its life as a consumer item.

Postconsumer material is a part of the broader category of “recovered material.”

“Recovered material” means waste materials and by-products recovered or diverted from solid waste, but the term does not include those materials and by-products generated from, and commonly reused within, an original manufacturing process.

(b) The Contractor, on completion of this contract, shall—

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(1) Estimate the percentage of the total recovered material content for EPA-designated item(s) delivered and/or used in contract performance, including, if applicable, the percentage of post-consumer material content; and

(2) Submit this estimate to:

Contract Specialist, Matthew (Matt) Killian; matthew.killian@usda.gov Contracting Officer, Klenise Wallace; klenise.wallace@usda.gov

52.225-9 Buy American Act-Construction Materials (OCT 2022)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item—

(1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is–

(i) A commercial product (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition of “commercial product” at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101);

(ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and

(iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and

(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 40102(4), such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

"Construction material" means an article, material, or supply brought to the construction site by the Contractor or a subcontractor for incorporation into the building or work. The term also includes an item brought to the site preassembled from articles, materials, or supplies. However, emergency life safety systems, such as emergency lighting, fire alarm, and audio evacuation systems, that are discrete systems incorporated into a public building or work and that are produced as complete systems, are evaluated as a single and distinct construction material regardless of when or how the individual parts or components of those systems are delivered to the construction site. Materials purchased directly by the Government are supplies, not construction material.

Cost of components means—

(1) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into the construction material (whether or not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued); or

(2) For components manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture of the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (1) of this definition, plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit. Cost of components does not include any costs associated with the manufacture of the construction material.

Critical component means a component that is mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States and deemed critical to the U.S. supply chain. The list of critical components is at FAR 25.105.

Critical item means a domestic construction material or domestic end product that is deemed critical to U.S. supply chain resiliency. The list of critical items is at FAR 25.105.

Domestic construction material means—

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(1) For construction material that does not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both-

(i) An unmanufactured construction material mined or produced in the United States; or

(ii) A construction material manufactured in the United States, if–

(A)The cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds 60 percent of the cost of all its components, except that the percentage will be 65 percent for items delivered in calendar years 2024 through 2028 and 75 percent for items delivered starting in calendar year 2029.