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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 items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT 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.

E. IMPORTANT: is not is required copies to the issuing office.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

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

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. is extended. is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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16C. DATE SIGNED

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

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Angelina Clements

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140D0427Q0879/0001

The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to questions received from Industry and update the solicitation in accordance with those responses. The closing date has been extended to October 16, 2026 at 3:00PM EDT.

Period of Performance: 10/20/2026 to

11/27/2026

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation Number 140D0427Q0879 is hereby issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Light Installation at the Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial Statement of Work.

This requirement is being issued by the United States Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD) in accordance with Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) Parts 12.

The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

This requirement is a Total Small Business set-aside under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 238210 – “Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors” with a business size standard of $19.0 Million. Primary Supply Code (PSC): N062 Installation of Equipment: Lighting Fixtures and Lamps.

A Site Visit will be held on October 7, 2026. Vendors interested in attending the site visit must email Steven Kattula @ steven_kattula@nps.gov and cc the Contracting Officer, Angelina Clements at clements_proposal_submissions@ibc.doi.gov, with their company name and a list of attendees no later than 4:00 p.m. EDT on October 6, 2026.

All work shall be performed in strict accordance with the contract drawings, specifications, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and National Park Service requirements.

A list of solicitations provisions that apply to this acquisition are provided in Section K, Offeror’s Representations and Certifications.

A list of contract clauses that apply to this acquisition are provided in Section I, Contract Terms and Conditions.

Quotes are due no later than 3:00 PM ET, October 16, 2026. Quotes shall be emailed to Angelina Clements at clements_proposal_submissions@ibc.doi.gov

Questions. Questions related to this RFQ must be submitted via email to Angelina Clements at clements_proposal_submissions@ibc.doi.gov no later than 12:00 PM ET, October 9, 2026. All questions must be received in writing – No oral questions will be accepted. All e-mail inquiries must have “Questions – RFQ 140D0427Q0879” in the subject line.

Section B –Services and Prices

Description of Work: The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, http://www.acquisition.gov/ mailto:steven_kattula@nps.gov mailto:clements_proposal_submissions@ibc.doi.gov mailto:clements_proposal_submissions@ibc.doi.gov equipment, services, and related operations necessary to install Government provided replacement lights for the inoperable ERCO Castor Lights currently installed at the Iwo Jima Memorial in accordance with the Statement of Work.

All work shall be performed in strict accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and National Park Service requirements.

Section C – Statement of Work

STATEMENT OF WORK

Installation of 30 Government-Furnished Walkway Lighting

IWO Jima Marine Corps Memorial – George Washington Memorial Parkway

1.0 GENERAL

The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, incidental materials, and services necessary to install 30 Government-furnished replacement ERCO Castor Lights walkway light fixtures at the Iwo Jima United States Marine Corps Memorial located on the George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP).

The lights to be furnished by the Government and installed are as follows:

Quantity Type Manufacturer Catalog # 20 800MM Bollard ERCO Lighting 35744.023 10 500MM Bollard ERCO Lighting 35736.023

The work shall include installation of any required new electrical wiring and associated infrastructure installation and connection of Government-furnished walkway light fixtures, testing and commissioning of the completed system, site restoration, and a two-phase operational performance period, as outlined below.

The completed lighting system shall be safe, properly installed, code-compliant, and fully operational.

2.0 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

The Government will furnish the replacement walkway light fixtures to be installed under this requirement.

The Contractor shall:

• Receive and inspect 30 Government-furnished light fixtures from the Government.

• Verify quantities and condition prior to installation.

• Notify the Government of any damaged, defective, or missing components prior to installation.

• Protect Government-furnished property from damage, loss, or misuse.

• Install all Government-furnished fixtures in accordance with manufacturer requirements and Government direction.

Except for items specifically identified as Government-furnished, all labor, materials, equipment, tools, wiring, conduit, fittings, connectors, mounting hardware, and incidental items necessary to complete the installation shall be furnished by the Contractor.

3.0 SITE VISIT AND FIELD VERIFICATION

Prior to beginning work, the Contractor shall inspect the site and verify existing conditions.

The Contractor shall determine:

1. Locations of all walkway lights to be replaced.

2. Existing electrical service and available connection points.

3. Required wiring routes.

4. Locations where new wiring and conduit must be installed.

5. Existing underground utilities and other site conditions that may affect the work.

6. Required excavation, trenching, backfill, and surface restoration.

The Contractor shall notify the Government of any conditions that differ materially from those anticipated in the SOW before proceeding with affected work.

4.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall replace all identified walkway lights and restore walkway lighting system to 100% functionality at the location designated by the Government.

Work shall include, but not be limited to:

4.1 Phase 1 - Electrical Wiring

Prior to the commencement of installation, the Contractor shall inspect wiring and replace if needed any wiring insufficient to support the replacement lights. The Contractor shall furnish and install all wiring necessary to provide electrical power to the 30 Government-furnished walkway lights.

This work shall include, as applicable:

• Lock out tag electrical systems during all works;

• Labeling of circuits and as built drawings of power distribution;

• Installation of electrical conductors;

• Installation of junction boxes and pull boxes;

• Installation of grounding and bonding;

• Connections to existing electrical service;

• Connections between individual light fixtures;

• Weatherproofing of electrical connections;

• Backfilling and compaction; and

• Restoration of disturbed areas.

All wiring and electrical components shall be properly sized for the intended load and installed in accordance with applicable electrical codes and manufacturer requirements.

4.2 Phase 2 - Light Fixture Installation

The Contractor shall install the 30 Government-furnished replacement walkway lights at locations designated by the Government.

Installation shall include:

• Preparing mounting locations;

• Installing required bases and mounting hardware (hilti concrete anchors or approved equal)

• Setting and securing light fixtures;

• Connecting electrical wiring;

• Grounding and bonding;

• Aligning fixtures as directed by the Government; and

• Testing each fixture for proper operation.

Fixtures shall be securely mounted and installed in a neat, uniform, and workmanlike manner.

5.0 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

The Contractor shall make all electrical connections necessary to place the replacement walkway lights into service.

All connections shall be:

• Properly sized;

• Securely terminated;

• Protected from moisture and environmental exposure where applicable;

• Properly grounded and bonded; and

• Installed in accordance with applicable codes and manufacturer requirements.

The Contractor shall verify proper voltage, continuity, grounding, and operation prior to requesting Government inspection.

6.0 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

Upon completion of installation, the Contractor shall perform a complete operational test of the replaced lights as well as the entire lighting system.

Testing shall include:

• Individual operation of every walkway light;

• Verification of electrical connections;

• Verification of grounding and bonding;

• Verification of controls, photocells, timers, or other control devices, if applicable;

• Verification that all wiring and components are properly installed and secured; and

• Nighttime testing to confirm proper illumination.

Any deficiencies identified during testing shall be corrected by the Contractor prior to Government acceptance.

7.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for this requirement is as follows:

Phase 1 – Seven (7) days, excluding any inclement weather commencing within two days of contract award, unless another start time is mutually agreed upon.

Phase 2 * – Ten (10) days from the date the vendor is notified the lights have been delivered.

*Phase 1 and 2 may or may not overlap, depending on date of receipt of lights by the government.

Once the lights are installed, tested, and inspected by the Government, the vendor shall warranty their work for a period of no less than 30 days.

During this period, the Contractor shall be responsible for correcting failures or deficiencies attributable to the Contractor's installation, workmanship, wiring, connections, or Contractor-furnished materials.

If a walkway light becomes non-operational during the warranty period, the Contractor shall:

1. Investigate the cause of the failure.

2. Determine whether the failure is related to the installation or Government-furnished equipment.

3. Correct installation-related deficiencies.

4. Repair or replace defective Contractor-furnished materials.

5. Retest the affected light after repair.

6. Notify the Government when the light has been returned to service.

Failures determined to be caused solely by defective Government-furnished equipment shall be documented and reported to the Government for disposition.

The contractor is required to mobilize sufficient crews to complete the installation in the required period of performance within 2 days of notification of delivery of the lights. Additionally, depending on the delivery date for the lights, installation shall be completed around the Marine Corps Marathon, scheduled for October 25, 2026, and the Marine Corps Birthday (November 10). Work is not to be completed during these events.

8.0 SITE PROTECTION AND RESTORATION

The Contractor shall protect existing memorial features, landscaping, trees, pavement, utilities, electrical systems, and other Government property during performance.

The Contractor shall restore all areas disturbed by the work to a condition acceptable to the Government.

Restoration shall include, as applicable:

• Backfilling trenches;

• Compacting disturbed soil;

• Restoring turf and landscaping;

• Repairing disturbed walking surfaces;

• Ensure work safe to public during non-work hours;

• Removing excess soil and debris; and

• Restoring the site to a clean and safe condition.

The Contractor shall be responsible for damage to Government property resulting from Contractor operations.

9.0 SAFETY

The Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local safety requirements.

The Contractor shall comply with applicable OSHA requirements and applicable National Park Service/GWMP site safety requirements.

The Contractor shall maintain safe pedestrian access and protect park visitors, Government personnel, and other persons from construction hazards.

Excavations, trenches, electrical hazards, tools, equipment, and materials shall be properly controlled and secured.

10.0 CODES AND STANDARDS

All work shall comply with applicable requirements, including, but not limited to:

• National Electrical Code (NFPA 70);

• Applicable OSHA requirements;

• Applicable federal requirements;

• Applicable National Park Service requirements;

• Applicable state and local electrical requirements; and

• Manufacturer installation requirements for Government-furnished equipment.

Where requirements conflict, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and obtain direction before proceeding.

11.0 CLEANUP

The Contractor shall maintain the work area in a clean and orderly condition throughout performance.

Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall remove all construction debris, excess materials, packaging, scrap wire, conduit, excavation debris, and other waste generated by the Contractor.

The site shall be left clean, safe, and suitable for normal use.

12.0 DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall provide the following:

1. Notification of completion of installation.

2. Documentation of electrical and operational testing.

3. Documentation of deficiencies identified and corrective actions taken.

4. Final confirmation that all walkway lights are operational at the completion of the 10-calendar-day performance period.

5. As-built information showing final wiring routes and light locations, if requested by the Government.

13.0 GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The Government reserves the right to inspect the work at any time during performance.

Final acceptance shall be based upon:

• Completion of all required work;

• Proper installation of Government-furnished light fixtures;

• Installation of required new wiring and electrical infrastructure;

• Successful testing and commissioning;

• Correction of identified deficiencies;

• Completion of the 7 and 10-calendar-day performance periods (Phases 1 and 2);

• Proper operation of the installed lighting system; and

• Completion of site restoration and cleanup.

Government inspection or acceptance does not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for defective workmanship, improper installation, or failure to meet the requirements of this SOW.

14.0 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY

The Contractor shall be responsible for providing a complete and operational walkway lighting installation.

Except for the Government-furnished light fixtures specifically identified by the Government, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, wiring, conduit, connectors, mounting hardware, incidental materials, transportation, and other resources necessary to accomplish the work.

The Contractor shall not modify the scope, fixture locations, electrical service, or installation requirements without prior written authorization from the Contracting Officer.

15.0 FINAL ACCEPTANCE

Final acceptance shall occur after the Contractor has:

1. Completed installation of all Government-furnished walkway lights.

2. Installed all required new wiring and associated electrical infrastructure.

3. Successfully tested the complete system.

4. Corrected all installation-related deficiencies.

5. Completed Phases 1 and 2 performance verification periods.

6. Demonstrated that all walkway lights are operational.

7. Completed required site restoration.

8. Removed all construction debris and excess materials.

The completed system shall be ready for continued operation by the Government upon final acceptance.

Section D - Packaging and marking

N/A (Not Applicable)

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

INSPECT AT:

Destination INSPECT

BY: Government

ACCEPT AT:

Destination ACCEPT

BY: Government

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

Place of Delivery: The services will be completed at the location specified in the Statement of Work located at the Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial, Arlington, VA

Customer Point of Contact(s): To Be Given at time of award

Primary COR: To Be Given at time of award

Delivery Date: as identified in the Statement of Work

Section G - Contract Administration Data

Contract Administration Data. The Contracting Officer is responsible for the administration of this contract and, alone, is authorized to take actions on behalf of the Government that result in changes in the terms of the contract. The Contracting Officer is Angelina Clements.

Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)

(February 2021)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is:

https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:

1. Contractor Name, Address, Contact Information

2. Contract Number

3. Purpose of the Invoice

4. CLIN/Item number of deliverable

5. Description of deliverable

6. Quantity and Firm Fixed Price of deliverable

7. Date deliverable was provided to the government for inspection

8. Period of Performance/Milestones

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRBSTL) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

(End of Local Clause)

Section H – Special Contract Requirements

N/A – Not applicable

Section I - Contract Clauses

All Offerors must comply with the following FAR, DIAR, and AQD provisions and https://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov clauses which apply to this acquisition.

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): Revolutionary FAR Overhaul | Acquisition.GOV

(End of Clause)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.202-1 Definitions (JUN 2020) 52.203-3 Gratuities APR (1984) 52.203-6 Alt. I Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (NOV 2021) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (JUN 2020) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) (Deviation MAR 2026) 52.204-15 Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (DEVIATION

MAR 2026)

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (JAN 2025) (Deviation MAY 2026) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015) (Deviation MAY 2026) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023) (Deviation MAR 2026) 52.215-8 Order of Precedence--Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (Deviation Jan 2026) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2025) (Deviation JAN 2026) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JAN 2025) (Deviation JAN2026) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Deviation MAY 2026) 52.222-20 Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment (JUN 2020) (Deviation

MAY 2026)

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Deviation MAY 2026) 52.222-36 Equal Employment for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (Deviation

MAY 2026)

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (Deviation MAY 2026) 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (DEVIATION) (MAY 2026) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Person (OCT 2025) (Deviation MAY 2026) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2025) (Deviation MAY 2026) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Deviation MAY 2026) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractors Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (APR 2026) (Deviation MAY 2026) 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (MAY 2024) (Deviation MAY 2026) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2024) 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) (Deviation MAY 2026) 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (Deviation Mar 2026) 52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2024) 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024) 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (JUN 2020) 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (JUN 2020) 52.228-11 Individual Surety-Pledge of Assets (FEB 2021) (Deviation 2020- O0016) 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) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (MAR 2026) (Deviation MAR 2026) 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (MAR 2026) (Deviation MAR 2026) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JULY 1995) 52.242-15 Stop Work Order (Deviation MAR 2026) 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (SEP 2011) 1452.203-70 Restrictions on Endorsements (JUL 1996)

FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (Deviation JAN 2026)

(a) This clause does not apply to the unrestricted portion of a partial set-aside.

(b) Definition. Similarly situated entity, as used in this clause, means a first-tier subcontractor, including an independent contractor, that—

(1) Has the same small business program status as that which qualified the prime contractor for the award (e.g., for a small business set-aside contract, any small business concern, without regard to its socioeconomic status); and

(2) Is considered small for the size standard under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code the prime contractor assigned to the subcontract.

(c) Applicability. This clause applies only to—

(1) Contracts that have been set aside for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3);

(2) Part or parts of a multiple-award contract that have been set aside for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3);

(3) Contracts that have been awarded on a sole-source basis in accordance with sections 19.105, 19.106, 19.107, and 19.108;

(4) Orders expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and that are set aside for small business concerns under multiple-award contracts, as described in 8.4 and 16.5;

(5) Orders, regardless of dollar value, that are set aside in accordance with sections 19.105, 19.106, 19.107, and 19.108 under multiple-award contracts, as described in 8.4 and 16.5; and

(6) Contracts using the HUBZone price evaluation preference to award to a HUBZone small business concern unless the concern waived the evaluation preference.

(d) Independent contractors. An independent contractor shall be considered a subcontractor.

(e) By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Contractor agrees that in performance of a contract assigned a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for—238210

(1) Services (except construction), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract;

(2) Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both supplies and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract;

(3) General construction, it will not pay more than 85 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 85 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded; or

(4) Construction by special trade contractors, it will not pay more than 75 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 75 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded.

(f) The Contractor shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting as follows:

(1) For contracts, in accordance with paragraphs (c)(1), (2), (3) and (6) of this clause—

X 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.

(2) For orders, in accordance with paragraphs (c)(4) and (5) of this clause, by the end of the performance period for the order.

(g) A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph (e) of this clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants.

(1) In a joint venture comprised of a small business protégé and its mentor approved by the Small Business Administration, the small business protégé shall perform at least 40percent of the work performed by the joint venture. Work performed by the small business protégé in the joint venture must be more than administrative functions.

(2) In an 8(a) joint venture, the 8(a) participant(s) shall perform at least 40 percent of the work performed by the joint venture. Work performed by the 8(a) participants in the joint venture must be more than administrative functions.

(End of clause)

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement or Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 2 and 14) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C.5341 or 5 332.

This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination Electrician, Maintenance $36.50 per hour Laborer $20.47 per hour

(End of clause)

1452.228-70 Liability Insurance – Department of the Interior (Jul 1996)

(a) The Contractor shall procure and maintain during the term of this contract and any extension thereof liability insurance in form satisfactory to the Contracting Officer by an insurance company which is acceptable to the Contracting Officer. The named insured parties under the policy shall be the Contractor and the United States of America. The amounts of the insurance shall be not less than as follows:

General Liability as required by the State of Virginia in the amount of at least $50,000 per occurrence.

(b) Each policy shall have a certificate evidencing the insurance coverage. The insurance company shall provide an endorsement to notify the Contracting Officer 30 days prior to the effective date of cancellation or termination of the policy or certificate; or modification of the policy or certificate which may adversely affect the interest of the Government in such insurance.

The certificate shall identify the contract number, the name and address of the Contracting Officer, as well as the insured, the policy number and a brief description of contract services to be performed. The contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with a copy of an acceptable insurance certificate prior to beginning the work.

*These amounts to be set by the Contracting Officer.

(End of Clause)

Section J - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments

Wage Determination No.: 2015-4281 Revision No 39 dated 8/22/2026 - SAM.gov

Attachment 1 – E3 Electrical Site Plan_2026 markup Attachment 2 – E3 marathon HFLenz Attachment 3 - E4 Plaza New Attachment 4 - E5 Reviewing Stand New Attachment 5 - E6 Details Attachment 6 - E7 Details Attachment 7 - E8 marathon HFLenz Attachment 8 - erco-35736-023-en_us-specs Attachment 9 - erco-35744-023-en_us-specs Attachment 10 - GIS MCM Electric

Section K - Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors

PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (SEP 2024) 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations— Representation (NOV 2015) (Deviation MAY 2026) 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (AUG 2020) (Deviation MAY 2026) 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (FEB 2016) (Deviation MAY 2026) 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (FEB 2024) (Deviation JAN 2026) 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (DEC 2025) (Deviation MAR 2026) https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-4281/39

PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

Section L – Instructions to Offerors

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.acquisiton.gov/

(End of provision)

PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management (NOV 2024) (Deviation MAR 2026) 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) (Deviation MAY 2026) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(SEP 2023) (MAR 2026)

1452.215-71 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information-Department of the Interior

(APR 1984)

PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement or Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 2 and 14) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest Department of the Interior (JUL 1996) (Deviation)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition https://www.acquisiton.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-33#FAR_33_101

Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from:

Angelina Clements, Contracting Officer angelina_clements@ibc.doi.gov

The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(b) A copy of the protest served on the Contracting Officer shall be simultaneously furnished by the protester to the Department of the Interior Assistant Solicitor, Acquisitions and Intellectual Property, 1849 C Street, NW., Room 6511, Washington, DC 20240.”

(End of provision)

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023) (MAR 2026)

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1(b), Submission of offers. Offerors shall submit an electronic copy of the dated offer via email to Contracting Officer, Angelina Clements at clements_proposal_submissions@ibc.doi.gov 140D0427Q0879 in the subject block by 3:00 PM EDT, October 16, 2026.

Solicitation Questions/Clarifications. Address all written questions or concerns you may have to the via email to Contracting Officer, Angelina Clements at clements_proposal_submissions@ibc.doi.gov

Any questions submitted shall identify the pertinent document (i.e. Statement of Work, Solicitation Amendment, Solicitation Attachment, etc.) and include the applicable page number, paragraph number, and/or reference with each question.

Questions regarding specific verbiage or content in the solicitation package shall include excerpts or examples from the subject matter to ensure the question is clearly conveyed.

All questions are due by 12:00 PM EDT on October 9, 2026. Any questions received after this date/time will not be answered.

Quote preparation instructions: The contractor shall submit the following information with their quote.

Technical –

Cover Page which includes the following:

• Company Name mailto:angelina_clements@ibc.doi.gov

• Contractor’s Address

• Unique Entity ID

• CAGE Number

• Point-of-contact information

• Solicitation number to which the proposal applies

Name and contact information of an individual who is the authorized POC for all correspondences for pre-award communications.

Statement of Acknowledgement that the offeror has received and reviewed all of the documents, including the base solicitation and all amendments, appendices, attachments, and all other documents for this opportunity that were provided to the contractor or referenced in the Solicitation documents.

Representation and Certifications. Offerors shall complete their annual representations and certifications online at www.sam.gov in the System for Award Management

(SAM).

The vendor shall provide a brief description of how they intend to install the lights, including the estimated timeframe to completion and a brief explanation of how they intend to receive, check, stage and store the Government provided lights.

Price

The Offeror shall provide a price breakdown that includes materials and a labor price matrix in an excel spreadsheet (unprotected) for the services listed in the Statement of Work above.

Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (Deviation MAR 2026)

The Government intends to award to a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The technical approach provided is more important than price.

Technical

The provided description is clear, and feasible and will ensure that the lights will be installed in a timely manner while all Government furnished items are accounted for.

Price http://www.sam.gov/

The price submission will not be scored or rated. Price will be evaluated in accordance with the RFO Part 12 procedures.

All assumptions, conditions or exceptions regarding price shall be included within the summary statement. Assumptions, conditions or exceptions which an offeror set forth may affect the acceptability of its quote, and as such, the government reserves the right to reject a quote on this basis.

Notice of Award. A written notice of award or acceptance of a quote furnished to the successful Quoter within the time for acceptance specified in the quote, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the quote’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept a quote (or part of a quote), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

Iwo Jima Light Installation Questions Question

# Contractor Question Government Response

Could you please share what the 30 government-furnished replacement fixtures look like — a photo or the manufacturer and model number would be ideal.

Please review updated Statement of Work Paragraph 1.0 and Attachments with ERCO Fixture Spec Sheets

SF1449 block 8 shows 10/15/2026 at 1700 ED, while Section A and the FAR 52.212-1 addendum require 3:00 PM ET/EDT on October 15.

Please confirm the controlling quote receipt time and issue the correction to all offerors.

The closing time has been corrected to reflect a closing time of

3:00EDT

Please reconcile the October 20-November 27 cover period, Phase 1 seven days excluding inclement weather starting within two days of award, Phase 2 ten days from delivery notification, and the 21-calendar-day deliverable. Confirm whether each phase is calendar or working days, the start trigger, required finish, expected fixture delivery, allowed phase overlap, and event blackout/access periods around October 25 and November 10.

The overall period of performance listed encompasses all required work in addition to the expected events. The per-phase POP remains what is stated in the Solicitation. Phase 1 is 7 calendar days and Phase 2 is 10 calendar days. Paragaph 13 of the Statement of Work has been updated to align with Paragraph 7.

Please provide the October 7 site-visit records and Q&A, all referenced contract drawings, fixture-location plan, existing one-line/as-builts, photographs and utility records. If no measured plans are available, can an additional inspection be scheduled before quotes are due? Was October 7 attendance a condition of quote eligibility?

All questions from the Site Visit are included in this amendment.

Additional Site Visits will not be held, though the location is open to the public.

Electrical Site Plan Markup (circa 2004) is attached indicating color-coded locations of lights to be replaced, as well as relevant locations/runs of service utility points, conduits, and underground vaults.

Additionally, 2004 Electrical Plan/Panel sheets E3-E8 (E1 and E2 were old Demo) are attached for reference.

A color-coded image of GIS site utility information is also attached for general reference.GIS image is general only and shall not be used as basis for any ground work. If ground work is required, field verify conditions.

Operating voltage is shown on attached Site Plan (circa 2004).

Panels have not changed since this time. Existing panels, breakers, photocells, timers, and controls are observed to function and shall remain.

Please identify the government-furnished replacement fixture manufacturer/model, voltage/wattage, dimensions/weight and complete supplied kit contents, including drivers, mounting bases/plates, anchors and connectors. Provide installation instructions and confirm quantity, delivery date/location, unloading, staging/storage and transfer-of-custody requirements.

See Response to Questions 1 and 22. Additionally, Beyond plans record (attached) conduit conditions are not fully known. Existing field observations and maintenance staff input indicate that the majority of the underground conduit system is generally serviceable.For bidding purposes, contractors shall assume the following:Existing raceway system consists of 2-inch Schedule 40 PVC conduit.Existing conductors consist of three (3) No. 10 AWG conductors and one (1) No. 10 AWG grounding conductor.Existing conduit routes shall remain in service unless field conditions demonstrate otherwise.The Government has no continuity testing, insulation resistance (megger), or failure documentation available.Contractors shall not assume full circuit replacement.Contractors shall assume replacement only of deficient conductors identified through required field testing.At each bollard location, the contractor shall perform:-Continuity testing of all conductors entering and leaving the location.-Insulation resistance (megger) testing of all conductors entering and leaving the location.- Where either test indicates conductor failure or unacceptable condition, the contractor shall replace the affected conductors in kind.For bidding purposes, contractors shall assume:-Replacement of conductors at 15 of the 30 bollard locations.-An average conductor replacement length of 50 feet per conductor run.-Existing conduits are usable and suitable for conductor replacement efforts.Any conductor replacement work determined unnecessary based upon testing results shall be credited back to the Government.No new conduit routes, service modifications, control-system modifications, or electrical design services are required under this solicitation

Please provide circuit quantity, voltage/phase, existing conductor and conduit sizes/routes/lengths, test results and known failed sections.

Must offerors price full circuit rewiring or only replacement of deficient wiring? Identify required new routes and specify conductor/ground sizes, raceway type/size, boxes and service/control work, or state who is responsible for their final design and approval.

See Response to Question 5

Please provide existing-base condition and the approved fixture mounting detail. How many new bases or base repairs are required, and what are their dimensions, concrete/reinforcement/cure requirements? For Hilti concrete anchors or approved equal, identify anchor type/diameter/embedment, number per fixture and any inspection or pull-test requirement.

The replacement fixtures shall be mounted in accordance with the manufacturer's published recommendations.Contractors shall provide:-Manufacturer-recommended base plates.-Stainless steel mounting hardware.-Anchor systems suitable for exterior concrete installation and approved by the fixture manufacturer.For existing concrete bases, contractors shall assume repair and reuse where practical.For bidding purposes, contractors shall assume:- Repair/regrout/re-anchor of fifteen (15) existing bases.-Replacement of three (3) concrete bases in their existing locations where repair is determined impractical or infeasible.As a basis for pricing, base repairs may include:-Removal of deteriorated grout.-Surface preparation.-Installation of approved adhesive anchors (such as Hilti HIT-HY 200 V3 adhesive anchoring system with compatible threaded rod, or approved equal).-Re-establishment of fixture bearing surfaces using a non-shrink structural grout suitable for exterior concrete applications (such as Hilti Precision Grout, Five Star Grout, SikaGrout, or approved equal).Contractors shall verify anchor diameter, embedment depth, edge distances, and spacing requirements based on fixture manufacturer requirements and field conditions.No proof-load or pull testing is required unless a visibly deteriorated base condition warrants additional evaluation and the Government directs such testing.For the three assumed base replacements, pricing shall include:- Demolition and disposal of existing base.- New concrete base construction.- Reinforcement as required for a structurally sound installation.- Restoration of disturbed surfaces.If an existing base can be successfully repaired rather than replaced, the contractor shall provide an equitable credit to the Government.Any turf areas disturbed as part of authorized work shall be:Backfilled with suitable material.Restored to original grades.Seeded to match existing conditions.The Government will provide seeding specifications for restoration.

Please define permitted excavation routes, machine versus hand excavation restrictions, required cover/total depth/width, bedding/backfill/compaction requirements, utility-locate responsibilities, and any tree-root, cultural-resource or environmental monitoring restrictions. Provide disturbed surface types and restoration/acceptance requirements, including turf species and walkway matching.

For bidding purposes, contractors shall assume no excavation and replacement of conduits is required.

Based upon available maintenance information and site observations, the Government believes existing underground conduit is generally serviceable.

Should unforeseen conditions encountered during construction require…