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12F43019Q0002

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Mangrove Disturbance Response Evaluation and Resiliency Assessment: Puerto Rico and U.S.

Virgin Islands

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12F43019Q0002

Resiliency Assessment: Puerto Rico and U.S.

Virgin Islands

Evaluate mangrove restoration projects and infrastructure in Puerto Rico and USVI, and select mangrove restoration projects throughout the Caribbean. Literature review and expert consultation to evaluate Pacific coastal areas of

Mexico, Central America and Asian mangrove restoration projects and research to identify potential adaptation of restoration techniques that could be used in the Caribbean. Collaborate with local and worldwide experts to develop technical guidance for germplasm sourcing, nursery protocols and outplanting techniques and apply these practices to field trials for mangrove adaptability in Puerto Rico and the U.S.

Virgin Islands. Provide initial monitoring of outplantings trials and identify local support for mangrove restoration projects and long-term monitoring of mangrove outplantings. Peer reviewed publication of findings in order to provide the basis for development of best management practices (BMP's) for mangrove restoration.

All in accordance with attached Statement of Work

(SOW, 3 pages)

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: AP21

Product/Service Description: R&D- NATURAL

RESOURCE: LAND (BASIC RESEARCH)

Delivery: 09/30/2023

Period of Performance: 10/01/2019 to 09/30/2023

0002 Option 1: 1 Oct 2022 thru 30 Sep 2023

Mangrove Disturbance Response Evaluation and

Resiliency Assessment: Puerto Rico and U.S.

Virgin Islands

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: AP21

Product/Service Description: R&D- NATURAL

RESOURCE: LAND (BASIC RESEARCH)

Delivery: 09/30/2023

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

MANGROVE DISTURBANCE RESPONSE EVALUATION AND RESILIENCY ASSESSMENT:

PUERTO RICO AND U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS

OVERVIEW

Throughout the global tropics, coastal ecosystems, and specifically mangrove systems, have been affected by human development and site disturbances. Reported observations include habitat loss and degradation, mangrove dieback and mortality, and increased presence of insect herbivory and debilitating plant diseases. Anticipated changes in mangrove and coastal wetlands are likely to affect ocean and air temperatures, salinity, ocean carbonic acid, soil and root substrate structure, as well as associated biotic communities. The potential interaction to these disturbances may influence local adaptation of mangrove species and influence the long-term effectiveness of mangrove regeneration and restoration. Although mangrove restoration has been conducted in small trials in Puerto Rico and throughout the Caribbean, it is difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of these trials due to a lack of successful restoration efforts and supporting peer-reviewed publications that evaluate mangrove re-establishment and survival. Further, based on preliminary surveys on past Caribbean mangrove restoration projects, there are very limited technical guidelines for conducting mangrove restoration, including but not limited to germplasm sourcing, nursery protocols, out-planting techniques and long-term monitoring. Finally, the lack of technical evaluation and propagation methodology combined with a limited assessment on how changing environmental conditions may affect local adaptation of mangroves, and subsequent restoration effectiveness there is a need to assess and develop management practices critical to maintain and expand healthy mangrove populations throughout the region.

PROJECT DURATION

The duration of this project is three (3) years. Expected Start Date: 1 Oct 2019 thru 30 Sep 2022.

A one (1) year extension (1 Oct 2022 thru 30 Sep 2023) may be considered as determined by project accomplishments, novel project developments and funding availability.

Eligibility Requirements: Successful candidates for award will meet the following requirements.

1. Minimum three (3) years international experience in reforestation, ecosystem restoration projects successfully completed. (This requirement may be met with combination of experience as defined in requirement 2).

2. Minimum one (1) year experience and successful completion of forest health or forest restoration project in Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands.

3. Peer reviewed publications to demonstrate ability to evaluate plant trait characteristics as affected by site disturbance, degradation, herbivory, plant diseases and plant vigor.

4. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with the local and international scientific community to develop adaptive applied research methods for plant trait analysis and long term monitoring schema.

5. Demonstrated ability to identify and work with local support groups, including government agencies, NGO’s and community groups to meet resource objective, manpower needs, and provide for short and long- term project resiliency.

6. Provide documentation or a resume that supports requirements 1 through 5.

7. Provide an outline of methodologies and timetable for project objectives as described below.

Scope of Work Evaluate mangrove restoration projects and infrastructure in Puerto Rico and USVI, and select mangrove restoration projects throughout the Caribbean. Literature review and expert consultation to evaluate Pacific coastal areas of Mexico, Central America and Asian mangrove restoration projects and research to identify potential adaptation of restoration techniques that could be used in the Caribbean. Collaborate with local and worldwide experts to develop technical guidance for germplasm sourcing, nursery protocols and out-planting techniques and apply these practices to field trials for mangrove adaptability in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Provide initial monitoring of out-plantings trials and identify local support for mangrove restoration projects and long-term monitoring of mangrove out-plantings.

Peer reviewed publication of findings in order to provide the basis for development of best management practices (BMP’s) for mangrove restoration.

OBJECTIVE 1: Evaluation of at least five mangrove restoration efforts throughout the Caribbean and Central America and Asia to help determine processes that result in success and failures. Build a cohesive framework to support technical guidelines for restoring mangroves. Review existing projects in the Caribbean and Central America focusing on medium and large-scale restoration efforts (greater than 1000 trees planted).

Restoration project are to be evaluated on the following criteria:

1. Quantify number of trees planted, survival and growth rates of planted mangroves.

2. Nursery propagation methods including phytosanitary conditions.

3. Assessment of planting site including examination of species diversity, soil sampling, salinity assessment, nutrient assessment, and changing environmental conditions through time.

4. Out planting techniques and post planting site maintenance.

5. Long-term field monitoring protocols. Collection of other important information that examines potential collaborations with communities and schools (See objective 4).

These data will be used to evaluate the scientific rigor involved and how different techniques correlate to measurable variation in restoration outcomes.

OBJECTIVE 2: Assessment of existing nurseries infrastructure in Puerto Rico and USVI that can support mangrove restoration. This includes determining nursery availability, germplasm sources, and suitable restoration sites. Evaluate nurseries in Puerto Rico and USVI currently growing mangrove species, including number of plants per year, plant cost, and total seedlings out-planted to restoration sites. Select two nurseries that we will use to grow mangroves. Examine potential collection sites to collect germplasm for use in objective 3. Examine how environmental variation and geographic distance influence genetic variation in mangrove species, the ideal collection sites will be those that include environmental site data. Compile literature on mangrove environmental monitoring. Collect germplasm from highly saline sites as well as sites with abundant fresh water. Determine appropriate time to collect seeds and evaluate the need for seed collection permits from each site.

Conduct on site visits to potential restoration sites with land management staff from a diverse stakeholder group: US Fish and Wildlife, National Park Service, DNER, Para la Naturaleza, and other NGO’s or community groups. Based on willingness to collaborate, potential for long-term monitoring, and presence of existing environmental data, we will select two sites to develop restoration demonstration projects

OBJECTIVE 3: Restoration demonstration Projects in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to evaluate appropriate nursery and out-planting to improve mangrove restoration effectiveness. These include evaluating different genetic sources to match current and predicted site conditions, and seedling “hardening” prior to out-planting. Restoration demonstration to evaluate appropriate nursery and out-planting protocols that may increase restoration effectiveness. These include evaluating different genetic sources to match current and predicted environmental site conditions, and acclimating seedlings to stressful conditions in nurseries prior to out-planting. This will include nursery screening and demonstration restoration projects.

OBJECTIVE 4: Outreach and community involvement by means of workshops and opportunities for community participation, short-term employment and skills development. At the end of year 2, conduct at least one regional workshop for interested restoration practitioners in PR and USVI. The objective of the workshop will be to communicate best management practices for mangrove restoration. Workshop will include nursery and field visits.

Objective 5: Preparation of a scientific manuscript for peer review and publication of the results and recommendation of the project objectives.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.202-1 Definitions NOV 2013 52.204-1 Approval of Contract DEC 1989 52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications

DEC 2014

52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

OCT 2015

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items OCT 2018 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications – Commercial

Items

OCT 2018

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items OCT 2018 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations OCT 2014 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2011 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation JUL 2013 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons JAN 2019 52.223-12 Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration

Equipment and Air Conditioners

JUN 2016

52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products DEC 2007 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging

While Driving

AUG 2011

52.232-1 Payments APR 1984 52.232-13 Notice of Progress Payments APR 1984 52.232-16 Progress Payments APR 2012 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor

Registration

OCT 2018

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989 52.243-1 Changes -- Fixed Price AUG 1987 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JAN 2019 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies -- Fixed-Price AUG 1996 52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies APR 1984 52.246-17 Warranty of Supplies of a Noncomplex Nature 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination NOV 1991 52.249-1 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Fixed

Price) (Short Form)

APR 1984

52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms JAN 1991

CLAUSES INCORPORATED IN FULL TEXT

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (MAY 2019)

(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 items:

(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 Kaspersky Lab and

Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015)

(4) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(5) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77, 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 items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

(1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

(2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (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) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2018) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

(5) [Reserved]

(6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

(7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

_X_ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

(9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

(10) [Reserved]

(11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

(ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-3.

(12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer)(15 U.S.C. 657a).

(ii) Alternate I (Jan 2011) of 52.219-4.

(13) [Reserved]

_X_ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

(ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).

(iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).

(15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C.

644).

(ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

(iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

(16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(2) and (3)).

(17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Aug 2018) (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 (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

(v) Alternate IV (Aug 2018) of 52.219-9.

(18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

(19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

(20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

(21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

(22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

(23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

(24) 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 (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

_X_ (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

(26) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2018) (E.O. 13126).

(27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

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

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

(29) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-35.

(30) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-36.

(31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

(33) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019)

(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).

(34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

(35) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA- Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

(ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

(36) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O.13693).

(37) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

(38) (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.

(39) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Television (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

(ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.

(40) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

(41) (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_ (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513).

(43) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

(44) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13696).

(45) (i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(46) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

(47) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 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 (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

(iii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

(iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

(48) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Aug 2018) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

(49) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

(50) 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. 2302 Note).

(51) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

(52) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

(53) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

(54) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (41 U.S.C.

4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

_X_ (55) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(56) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(57) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(58) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(59) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(13)).

(60) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

(ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

(iii) Alternate II (Feb 2006) 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 items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

(1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495)

(2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.).

(3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C.

206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(4) 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).

(5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(6) 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).

(7) 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).

(8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015) (E.O.

13658).

(9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O.

13706).

(10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) 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, 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.

(e) (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 items. 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 (Jan 2019) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 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)).

(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and

Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (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 $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(v) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495).

Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (1) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

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

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2019) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xi) 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.

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

(xiii) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) (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 E.O. 13627).

(xiv) 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.)

(xv) 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)

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E. O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

(xviii) 52.222-62, Paid sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O.

13706).

(xix) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xx) 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. 2302 Note).

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) 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 items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of Clause)

52.213-2 Invoices (APR 1984)

The Contractor’s invoices must be submitted before payment can be made. The Contractor will be paid on the basis of the invoice, which must state—

(a) The starting and ending dates of the subscription delivery; and

(b) Either that orders have been placed in effect for the addressees required, or that the orders will be placed in effect upon receipt of payment.

52.217-8 -- Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.

52.217-9 -- Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 4 years 6 months.

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):

http://acqnet.gov/far/

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (APR 1984)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter

1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the clause.

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

1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the

12F43019Q0002 http://acqnet.gov/far/ name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Payment Platform (IPP) (April 2016) Electronic Submission of Payment Requests

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

(1) "Payment request means a bill, voucher, invoice, or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation. The payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), "Payment documentation and process" and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract.

(2) [Reserved]

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor shall submit payment requests electronically using the Internet Payment Platform (IPP). Information regarding IPP is available on the Internet at www.ipp.gov. Assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

(c) The Contractor may submit payment requests using other than IPP only when the Contracting Officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing.

(d) If alternate payment procedures are authorized, the Contractor shall include a copy of the Contracting Officer's written authorization with each payment request.

(End of clause)

12F43019Q0002 http://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

Request for Quotation (RFQ) should be submitted and shall contain the following information:

a) RFQ No.

b) Time Specified for Receipt of Offers

c) Name

d) Address

e) Telephone number of Offeror

f) Any Discount Terms

g) Acknowledgement of all RFQ Amendments (if applicable).

h) Signed quotes must indicate quantity, unit price and total amount for each item.

i) Offerors shall include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions and provisions included in the solicitation.

j) Submission of Contractor’s Key Person information shall not exceed five (5) pages. Any pages beyond this page limitation will not be evaluated.

k) Your quote should be sent via email to: Amelia Dávila, Contracting

Officer, amelia.davila@usda.gov

l) Firm-Fixed Price Quote must be submitted via email only before the closing date: 11:00 am EST on Thursday, September 05, 2019.

m) Should you have any Pre-Proposal Questions, please submit to Contracting Officer, Amelia Dávila, amelia.davila@usda.gov no later than: Friday, August 23, 2019 12:00 Noon EST.

n) Site Visit: NONE

o) The Government reserves the right to make a selection based upon the initial proposal submissions so the offeror should submit its best terms in the initial proposal. The Government may also determine to make no award depending on the quality of the proposals and prices submitted. The Government intends to award the contract without discussions with respective offerors. The Government, however, reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed in its best interest.

p) Rejection of Unreasonable Offers: The Government may reject any quotation that is evaluated to be unreasonable in terms of program commitments, including contract terms and conditions, or unreasonably high or low in cost when compared to Government estimates, such that the quote is deemed to reflect an inherent lack of competence or failure to comprehend the complexity and risks of the program.

q) Offerors shall have and shall maintain an active registration in the following database: System for Award Management (SAM): Offerors shall have and shall maintain an active registration in the SAM database at http://www.sam.gov to be

12F43019Q0002 mailto:amelia.davila@usda.gov mailto:amelia.davila@usda.gov http://www.sam.gov/ eligible for a Government contract award. If at the time of award an Offeror is not actively and successfully registered in the SAM database, the Government reserves the right to award to the next prospective Offeror.

r) Quote shall also contain all other documentation specified herein.

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

The Offeror evaluation will be conducted in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Sub-Parts 13.106-2, utilizing streamlined acquisition procedures. The proposed contract will be awarded to the Offeror that represents the lowest-price technically acceptable. Therefore, the initial offer should contain the Offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The Government intends to award without discussions; however, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if determined necessary by the Contracting Officer.

Evaluation Factors

- Price: Offerors shall submit their quote by providing a breakdown per project objective. The Government will evaluate quotes for an award based on the lowest reasonable total price quoted for this solicitation.

- Reasonableness: is defined as a price that provides best value to the Government when considering current market prices, wage determinations included in the solicitation, if applicable, and technical capabilities of the offerors. Also, a fair price should ensure the offeror a reasonable profit commensurate with performance.

- Technically Acceptability: Qualifications of personnel supporting this contract.

Prior to evaluating any quotes, a verification will be conducted to validate that each offeror meets the personnel support requirement (staff qualifications).

The Offeror shall submit the following information of their Personnel Support:

- Resume -- The resume shall identify all formal education (e.g., college, training courses, etc.), the dates attended, and degrees or certifications earned and must show at minimum eligibility requirements 1 through 5 identified in the Statement of Work in order to qualify.

This will be conducted on a “Pass / Fail” basis; any offeror that fails to meet the minimum Personnel Support requirement will not be evaluated further.