B08_SOL_140D0427Q0915_Chalmette_Scaffolding.pdf

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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

CODE

6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

11. The contractor shall begin performance within

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and

b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d. Offers providing less than

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d) calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

is, is not required.

local time containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) award, YES NO notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable.

calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

NEGOTIATED (RFP) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF

SEALED BID (IFB) INVITATION FOR BID

9. FOR

INFORMATION CALL

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B08 SOL Attachment 1 Statement of Work

B08 SOL Attachment 2 Pricing Spreadsheet

B08 SOL Attachment 3 Questions Form

B08 SOL Attachment 4 Davis Bacon Wage Rates

B08 SOL Attachment 5 Past Performance Questionnaire

B08 SOL Attachment 6 Limitation on Subcontracting Report Template

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17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement by the Government in writing within stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14.)

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

26. ADMINISTERED BY

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022) BACK

31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO THE UNITED STATES CODE AT

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

Continued...

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

Sarah Ignacio

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGES

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

140D0427Q0915

A site visit will be held. See site visit information in the Overview section of the

Solicitation.

To: Small Business under NAICS 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors, $19M

From: Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition

Services Directorate (AQD) on behalf of DOI, National Park Service (NPS) Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC)

Subject: Request for Quotation (RFQ) 140D0427Q0915 Scaffolding for Repair and

Repoint Chalmette Monument

1. Overview

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested under this announcement and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

The Government will award a firm fixed price contract from this solicitation to the responsible contractor whose quote, conforming to the solicitation that will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government intends to evaluate all timely quotes received from eligible vendors on a best value trade-off basis. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and make award without further exchanges with quoters. However, the Government reserves the right to request clarifications or additional information if the Contracting Officer determines it is necessary. Quoters are encouraged to submit their best technical approach and pricing with their initial quote.

Funds are not presently available for this requirement. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation at any time prior to award. No award will be made unless and until funds become available. FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds is included in this solicitation.

This requirement is being issued by the United States Department of the Interior (DOI) Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD), is issuing this solicitation on behalf of the DOI, National Park Service (NPS) Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC) to solicit competitive quotes using Revolutionary FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) Overhaul (RFO) Part 12 and ordering procedures in conjunction with the policies found under RFO Part 36 Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts.

AQD is a Federal Franchise Fund Contracting Office that operates under the authority of the Government Management Reform Act, as amended. AQD provides contracting support to all

Federal Agencies. AQD will handle the solicitation, award, contract administration, and invoice payments for this requirement.

Solicitation Number 140D0427Q0915 is issued as Request for Quote (RFQ) pursuant to the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12 and Part 36 for the purpose of entering into a Firm- Fixed-Price commercial construction contract for a Design Build (DB) construction project to Provide Scaffolding for Repair and Repoint Chalmette Monument located at Chalmette Monument at 1 Battlefield Rd, Chalmette, LA 70043. The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and travel necessary to design, erect, maintain, and dismantle OSHA-compliant scaffolding at the Chalmette Monument.

This requirement is a total small business set-aside under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors, with a business size standard of $19 Million. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) isY1PZ, Construction of Other Non- Building Facilities. This solicitation is issued under RFO FAR Part 12.201-1, Simplified procedures. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties. It is the Contractor's responsibility to include in its price quote any other costs that may be required by the State of Louisiana if the contractor intends to recover such costs under the contract. The Government will not modify the contract after award to compensate the contractor for any other specific state costs that may not have been included in the award price.

Rates must comply with the most recent Davis-Bacon Wage Determination (attached and incorporated into this solicitation).

Site Visit Date: October 28, 2026 Time: 9:30 am Central Time (CT)

Location:

Chalmette Visitor Center – Conference Room 1 Battlefield Rd Chalmette, LA 70043

Vendors interested in attending the site visit must email the Contracting Officer, Sarah_Ignacio@ibc.doi.gov with their company name and a list of attendees no later than 4:00 pm Eastern Time (ET) on October 23, 2026. Upon receipt of the email with attendee information, the site address and point of contract (POC) information will be provided.

All work under this contract 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.

2. Anticipated Contract Type The resultant purchase order will be Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

3. Period of Performance The Period of Performance (PoP) for this purchase order is 150 days from Notice to Proceed

(NTP).

4. Questions and Quote Deadlines

Question & Answer Period All questions shall be submitted in writing via email to the Contracting Officer at sarah_ignacio@ibc.doi.gov no later than October 30, 2026 at 12:00pm ET. The Government reserves the right not to address all questions. Responses will be provided as an attachment to a subsequent RFQ amendment.

Deadline for Quote Submission

The deadline for submitting a quote in response to this RFQ is November 6, 2026 at 1:00pm ET. The quote shall be sent via email to the Contracting Officer at sarah_ignacio@ibc.doi.gov.

Please note it is the Quoter’s responsibility to ensure/verify the Government receives its submission on or before the deadline. The Government reserves the right not to accept a late quote for any reason, including those related to any technical difficulties.

Period for acceptance of offers

The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes.

Section B – Services and Prices

Description of Work:

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and travel necessary to design, erect, maintain, and dismantle OSHA-compliant scaffolding at the Chalmette Monument at Chalmette Battlefield Park, New Orleans, LA.

Work includes, but is not limited to, the coordination of delivery, mobilization, erection, dismantling and unloading of scaffold with National Park Service COR, licenses and permits, protection of persons and property from harm.

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

The pricing schedule is included as an attachment (Attachment 2) to the solicitation for this Firm-Fixed-Price requirement.

Section C – Statement of Work

The attached (Attachment 1) Statement of Work (SOW) identifies the scope of work to be completed by the contractor. All tasks shall be performed in accordance with the SOW, including all associated technical specifications and drawings to ensure full compliance with applicable standards, guidelines, and design requirements references in the SOW package.

Section D – Packaging and Marking

N/A (Not Applicable)

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

Reference RFO Deviation 52.212-4, FAR 52.246-12, FAR 52.246-13

Final Inspection

The Contractor’s performance and the quality of services provided hereunder shall be subject to final inspection and acceptance by the Contracting Officer in conjunction with the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The Contracting Officer or the COR will inspect and accept materials and services to be delivered for this contract.

Final inspection, punch list, submission of all submittals, acceptance, and cleanup of the project site under the conditions specified in the statement of work shall be completed by the contract completion date.

The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and the COR in writing five (5) calendar days in advance of the date that work will be ready for final inspection. Final inspection and acceptance of the work will be by the Contracting Officer or the authorized representative.

Pursuant to FAR 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996), all work described in the SOW to be delivered under this contract is subject to final inspection and acceptance by an authorized representative of the Government. The authorized representative of the Government is the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will be provided with the contract award.

Section F – Deliveries or Performance

Place of Delivery: The construction services will be completed at the location specified in section 2 of the SOW, which is the Chalmette Monument at Chalmette Battlefield Park, New Orleans, LA.

Primary COR: To be provided at time of award.

Delivery Date: All construction work, including demobilization and cleanup shall be completed in accordance with the SOW.

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 Sarah Ignacio, Sarah_Ignacio@ibc.doi.gov .

See FAR 52.232-5 and 52.232-16 for Payment Information.

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

The approvals of the following items are required before issuance of Notice to Proceed:

Performance and Payment Bonds (See FAR 52.228-15 and submit in accordance with SF1442 Block 12a and Block 12b)

Insurance (See FAR 52.228-5 and submit a copy to the CO and COR)

Section I - Contract Clauses

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

FAR 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 these addresses:

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): https://www.acquisition.gov/far Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR): https://www.acquisition.gov/diar

(End of clause)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

FAR Clause Title Date 52.202-1 Definitions Jun 2020 52.203-3 Gratuities Apr 1984 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the

Government, with Alternate I Nov 2021

52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions

Jun 2020

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

Nov 2023

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements

Jan 2017

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (RFO Deviation)

Jan 2011

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (RFO Deviation)

Mar 2026

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (RFO Deviation)

Dec 2014

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (RFO Deviation)

May 2026

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (RFO Deviation)

May 2026

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services (RFO Deviation)

Mar 2026

52.215-8 Order of Precedence--Uniform Contract Format Oct 1997 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (RFO Deviation) Jan 2026 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (RFO Deviation) Jan 2026 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (RFO Deviation) Jan 2026

52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (RFO Deviation)

Jan 2026

52.222-3 Convict Labor (RFO Deviation) May 2026 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (RFO Deviation) May 2026 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (RFO Deviation) May 2026 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (RFO Deviation) May 2026 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (RFO Deviation) May 2026 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements RFO

Deviation) May 2026

52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (RFO Deviation) May 2026 52.222-12 Contract Termination – Debarment (RFO Deviation) May 2014

52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations

May 2014

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (RFO Deviation) May 2026 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (RFO Deviation) May 2014 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (RFO Deviation) May 2026 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (RFO

Deviation) May 2026

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (RFO Deviation) May 2026 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor

Relations Act (RFO Deviation) May 2026

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (RFO Deviation) May 2026 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (RFO Deviation) May 2026 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive

Order 14026 (RFO Deviation) May 2026

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (RFO Deviation)

May 2026

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (RFO Deviation)

May 2026

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information May 2024 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (RFO Deviation) May 2026 52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace (RFO Deviation) May 2024 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging

While Driving (RFO Deviation) May 2024

52.228-2 Additional Bond Security Oct 1997 52.228-5 Insurance – Work on a Government Installation Jan 1997 52.228-11 Individual Surety—Pledge of Assets Feb 2021 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds Dec 2022 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit Nov 2014 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds-Construction Jun 2020 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (RFO Deviation) Oct 2025 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts May 2014 52.232-16 Progress Payments Nov 2021 52.232-17 Interest May 2014 52.232-18 Availability of Funds Apr 1984 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 – Alternate I May 2014

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 (RFO Deviation) Jan 2026 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (RFO

Deviation) Jan 2026

52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (RFO Deviation) Jan 2026 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (RFO Deviation) Jan 2026 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (RFO Deviation) Jan 2026 52.236-8 Other Contracts (RFO Deviation) Jan 2026 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements (RFO Deviation) Jan 2026

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (RFO Deviation) Jan 2026 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (RFO Deviation) Jan 2026 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (RFO Deviation) Jan 2026 52.236-13 Accident Prevention Alternate I (RFO Deviation) Nov 1991 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (RFO Deviation) Jan 2026 52.236-17 Layout of Work (RFO Deviation) Jan 2026 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (RFO

Deviation) Jan 2026

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (RFO Deviation) Mar 2026 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information

Systems (RFO Deviation) Mar 2026

52.242-13 Bankruptcy Jul 1995 52.242-14 Suspension of Work Apr 1984 52.242-17 Government Delay of Work Apr 1984

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (RFO Deviation)

May 2026

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction Aug 1996

52.246-13 Inspection-Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements

Aug 1996

52.248-3 Value Engineering-Construction Oct 2025

52.249-3 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements)

Apr 2012

52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (RFO Deviation) May 2026

DIAR Clause Title Date 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations Sep 2011 1452.204-70 Release of Claims – Department of the Interior Jul 1996

Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

ADDENDUM TO FAR CLAUSE 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Deviation MAR 2026)

"As specified below, the following subparagraphs of 52.212-4 are replaced by the following clauses:

Subparagraph (b) Inspection/Acceptance is replaced with 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (Aug 1996).

Subparagraph (d) Changes is replaced with 52.243-4 Changes (JUNE 2007) (Deviation OCT 2025)

Subparagraph (l) Termination for the Government's Convenience is replaced with 52.249-2 Alt I Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed- Price) (Apr 2012) - Alternate I (SEP 1996)

Subparagraph (m) Termination for Cause is replaced with 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984)

FAR 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 Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 14) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

AQD Custom Clause – Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (December 2015)

1. FAR 42.1502 directs all Federal agencies to collect past performance information on contracts.

The Department of the Interior (DOI) has implemented the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to comply with this regulation. One or more past performance evaluations will be conducted in order to record your contract performance as required by FAR 42.15.

2. The past performance evaluation process is a totally paperless process using CPARS. CPARS is a web-based system that allows for electronic processing of the performance evaluation report.

Once the report is processed, it is available in the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) for Government use in evaluating past performance as part of a source selection action.

3. We request that you furnish the Contracting Officer (CO) with the name, position title, phone number, and email address for each person designated to have access to your firm's past performance evaluation(s) for the contract no later than 30 days after award. Each person granted access will have the ability to provide comments in the Contractor portion of the report and state whether or not the Contractor agrees with the evaluation, before returning the report to the Assessing Official (AO). Information in the report must be protected as source selection sensitive information not releasable to the public.

4. When your Contractor Representative(s) are registered in CPARS, they will receive an automatically generated email with detailed login instructions. Further details, systems requirements, and training information for CPARS is available at https://www.cpars.gov/.

5. Within 60 days after the end of a performance period, the AO will complete an interim or final past performance evaluation, and the report will be accessible at https://www.cpars.gov/.

a. Contractor Representatives may then provide comments in response to the evaluation, or return the evaluation without comment.

b. Your comments should focus on objective facts in the AO's narrative and should provide your views on the causes and ramifications of the assessed performance.

c. All information provided should be reviewed for accuracy prior to submission.

d. If you elect not to provide comments, please acknowledge receipt of the evaluation by indicating "No comment" in the space provided, and then selecting “Accept the Ratings and Close the Evaluation”.

e. Your response is due within 60 calendar days after receipt of the CPAR. On day 15, the evaluation will become available in PPIRS-RC marked as “Pending” with or without comments and whether or not it has been closed.

f. If you do not sign and submit the CPAR within 60 days, it will automatically be returned to the Government and will be annotated: "The report was delivered/received by the contractor on (date). The contractor neither signed nor offered comment in response to this assessment."

6. The following guidelines apply concerning your use of the past performance evaluation:

a. Protect the evaluation as source selection information. After review, transmit the evaluation by completing and submitting the form through CPARS. If for some reason you are unable to view and/or submit the form through CPARS, contact the CO for instructions.

b. Strictly control access to the evaluation within your organization. Ensure the evaluation is never released to persons or entities outside of your control.

c. Prohibit the use of or reference to evaluation data for advertising, promotional material, pre-award surveys, responsibility determinations, production readiness reviews, or other similar purposes.

7. If you wish to discuss a past performance evaluation, you should request a meeting in writing to the CO no later than seven days following your receipt of the evaluation. The meeting will be held in person or via telephone or other means during your 60-day review period.

8. A copy of the completed past performance evaluation will be available in CPARS for your viewing and for Government use supporting source selection actions after it has been finalized.

(End of custom clause)

Section J – List of Documents

Attachments:

1 – Statement of Work (SOW) 2 – Pricing Spreadsheet 3 – Questions Form 4 – Davis Bacon Wage Rates 5 – Past Performance Questionnaire 6 – Limitation on Subcontracting Report Template

Section K - Provisions - Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors

FAR 52.252-1 – Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quote 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 quote or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at these addresses:

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): https://www.acquisition.gov/far Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR): https://www.acquisition.gov/diar

(End of provision)

FAR

Provision

Title Date

52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions

Sep 2024

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

Jan 2017

52.204-7 System for Award Management - Registration (DEVIATION

RFO)

Mar 2026

52.204-90 Offeror Identification (Deviation RFO) Mar 2026 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial

Services (DEVIATION RFO) Mar 2026

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options July 1990 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Secondary Site of the

Work (RFO Deviation) May 2026

52.237-1 Site Visit Apr 1984

DIAR

Provision

Title Date

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

Apr 1984

Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

FAR 52.209-7 – Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (May 2026) (DEVIATION

RFO)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Administrative proceeding means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceedings at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables.

Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000 means—

(1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options;

and

(2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules).

Principal means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

(b) The offeror □ has □ does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000.

(c) If the offeror checked "has" in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information:

(1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions:

(i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction.

(ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more.

(iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in–

(A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or

(B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000.

(iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Vendor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision.

(2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence.

(d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management, which can be accessed via https://www.sam.gov (see 52.204-7).

FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984) The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price task order resulting from this solicitation.

FAR 52.229-11 – Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation (Oct

2025) (DEVIATION RFO)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Foreign person means any person other than a United States person.

Specified Federal procurement payment means any payment made pursuant to a contract with a foreign contracting party that is for goods, manufactured or produced, or services provided in a foreign country that is not a party to an international procurement agreement with the United States. For purposes of the prior sentence, a foreign country does not include an outlying area.

United States person as defined in 26 U.S.C. 7701(a)(30) means

(1) A citizen or resident of the United States;

(2) A domestic partnership;

(3) A domestic corporation;

(4) Any estate (other than a foreign estate, within the meaning of 26 U.S.C. 701(a)(31));

and

(5) Any trust if–

(i) A court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of the trust; and

(ii) One or more United States persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust.

(b) Unless exempted, there is a 2 percent tax of the amount of a specified Federal procurement payment on any foreign person receiving such payment. See 26 U.S.C. 5000C and its implementing regulations at 26 CFR 1.5000C-1 through 1.5000C-7.

(c) Exemptions from withholding under this provision are described at 26 CFR 1.5000C-1(d)(5) through (7). The Offeror would claim an exemption from the withholding by using the Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Form W-14, Certificate of Foreign Contracting Party Receiving Federal Procurement Payments, available via the internet at www.irs.gov/w14. Any exemption claimed and self-certified on the IRS Form W-14 is subject to audit by the IRS. Any disputes regarding the imposition and collection of the 26 U.S.C. 5000C tax are adjudicated by the IRS as the 26 U.S.C. 5000C tax is a tax matter, not a contract issue.

The IRS Form W-14 is provided to the acquiring agency rather than to the IRS.

(d) For purposes of withholding under 26 U.S.C. 5000C, the Offeror represents that

(1) It [_] is [_] is not a foreign person; and

(2) If the Offeror indicates "is" in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, then the Offeror represents that—I am claiming on the IRS Form W-14 [__] a full exemption, or [__] partial or no exemption [Offeror shall select one] from the excise tax.

(e) If the Offeror represents it is a foreign person in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, then—

(1) The clause at FAR 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements, will be included in any resulting contract; and

(2) The Offeror shall submit with its offer the IRS Form W-14. If the IRS Form W-14 is not submitted with the offer, exemptions will not be applied to any resulting contract and the Government will withhold a full 2 percent of each payment.

(f) If the Offeror selects "is" in paragraph (d)(1) and "partial or no exemption" in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror will be subject to withholding in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements, in any resulting contract.

(g) A taxpayer may, for a fee, seek advice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as to the proper tax treatment of a transaction. This is called a private letter ruling. Also, the IRS may publish a revenue ruling, which is an official interpretation by the IRS of the Internal Revenue Code, related statutes, tax treaties, and regulations. A revenue ruling is the conclusion of the IRS on how the law is applied to a specific set of facts. For questions relating to the interpretation of the IRS regulations go to https://www.irs.gov/help/tax-law-questions.

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 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:

Sarah Ignacio Contracting Officer Acquisition Services Directorate Sarah_Ignacio@ibc.doi.gov

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

(c) 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.

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

Submission Requirements and Evaluation Criteria

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services - RFO Deviation (Mar 2026)

1.1 Addendum to FAR 52.212-1(b), Submission of offers. Quoters shall submit an electronic copy of the dated offer via email to Contracting Officer, Sarah Ignacio at sarah_ignacio@ibc.doi.gov with solicitation number 140D0427Q0915 in the subject block by the time specified in Section 1 of this RFQ.

1.2 Solicitation Questions/Clarifications. Address all written questions or concerns you may have via email to Contracting Officer, Sarah Ignacio at sarah_ignacio@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 the time specified in Section 1 of this RFQ. Any questions received after this date/time will not be answered.

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

Quote Content / Submission Requirements

- Submit two separate volumes – Volume I: General and Technical and Volume II: Price

- Do not include any price-related information in Volume I, or technical information in Volume II.

- Title subject line for quote submissions shall contain the solicitation number and project title, per the following example: Subject: 140D0427Q0915, Scaffolding for Chalmette Monument

- Quoters must submit Volume I as a distinct, standalone document within their single-phase proposal package. Volume I shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages (inclusive of all narrative text, charts, and schedules).

- Exclusions from Page Count: Structural engineering drawings, scaffolding layout schematics, and manufacturer specifications for the 1-ton electric hoist are excluded from the page count limit.

- Font and Layout: Text must be a minimum of 11-point font, single-spaced, with 1-inch margins.

Volume Section

Volume I (General and

Technical)

Section 1: General Section 2: SAM Registration Section 3: Annual Representations & Certifications *Section 4: Factor 1: Technical and Engineering Approach

- Subfactor A: Schematic Scaffold Plan

- Subfactor B: Ability to Meet Installation Date

- Subfactor C: Mobilization and Site Protection

Section 4: Factor 2: Past Performance

Volume II

(Price)

Section 1: Price Assumptions Section 2 Factor 3: Price Quote

Section 3: Evidence of Ability to Obtain Bonding

*Subfactors A, B, and C will be rolled up into one Confidence Rating under Factor 1:

Technical and Engineering Approach.

Factor 2: Past Performance will receive a Confidence Rating.

Reference the Confidence Rating Definitions chart below.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Volume I, Section 1: General This section shall include a cover sheet. This cover sheet shall include the information listed below in letters A - P:

A. Name of Company B. Address C. City, state, zip code D. Unique Entity ID (UEI) Number E. Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) F. Socioeconomic status G. Point of contact (primary and alternate) H. Telephone number I. Email address J. Solicitation number K. Date of quote L. Name of any subcontractors and their socioeconomic status, if applicable M. Prompt payment terms N. A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation, including all amendments (as applicable) O. Names and contact information of persons authorized to negotiate on the Quoter’s behalf P. A statement that the Quote expires no sooner than 90 days after submission

Volume I, Section 2: Completed Provisions This solicitation contains the following provisions that the Quoter must complete and return with its submission (see this RFQ for each provision in full text):

RFO Deviation 52.209-7 (May 2026) – Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

RFO Deviation 52.229-11(Oct 2025) – Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements- Notice and Representation

Volume I, Section 3: Annual Representations & Certifications

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

Volume I, Section 4: Technical Quote for Factor 1 Subfactors A-C and Factor 2:

The Quoter shall submit the following information as listed below. Failure to comply with what is included in the list may result in a technically unacceptable submission and the Government may reject the quote.

VOLUME 1 SECTION 4: TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING APPROACH - FACTOR

1:

Submit the information for Subfactors A-C below:

SUBFACTOR A - SCHEMATIC SCAFFOLD PLAN

The Quoter shall submit a schematic scaffold plan that demonstrates its ability to meet the Government’s requirements as articulated in this solicitation. Engineered stamped drawings are not required as part of the quote and will be required only after award in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW). The schematic plan shall meet the requirements of the SOW and provide sufficient information for the Government to determine its level of confidence in the Quoter’s ability to perform the requirements of the RFQ.

SUBFACTOR B - ABILITY TO MEET INSTALLATION DATE

Quoters shall provide a schedule with sufficient information for the Government to determine its level of confidence in the ability of the Quoter to meet the mobilization and demobilization dates included in the SOW. Schedule must include an approximate freight delivery schedule.

SUBFACTOR C - MOBILIZATION AND SITE PROTECTION

Quoters shall provide a detailed mobilization plan with sufficient information for the Government to determine its level of confidence in the Quoter’s ability to perform the requirements of the RFQ. The mobilization plan should also address protection of historic resources and measures used to avoid physical impacts to the monument during mobilization and scaffolding erection and dismantling.

VOLUME 1 SECTION 5: PAST PERFORMANCE - FACTOR 2:

Quoters shall provide a brief narrative describing past contracts of relevant projects. Relevant contracts include performance of efforts that are similar in scope and complexity involving sensitive historic structures, sculptures, architectural details, or surrounding landscapes. Include a minimum of one (1) and a maximum of three (3) relevant projects completed within the last five

(5) years as of the solicitation due date. Relevance is discussed further below.

Each project profile must contain the following information:

Project Profile Details:

o Contract Number, Agency/Client Name, and Point of Contact (including current email and phone number).

o Initial and Final Contract Dollar Value.

o Period of Performance dates.

The Quoter shall briefly explain how each example project is relevant to the statement of work for this requirement. In assessing relevance, in addition to the degree of similarity in scope and complexity as described above, the Government may also consider similarities such as scaffold height and complexity, self-supporting or non-destructive scaffold design, high-capacity platform or hoisting requirements, and work involving historic structures or other sensitive sites.

To help establish the relevance of each project, Quoters must explicitly describe how their past projects demonstrate the capability to:

Design and erect heavy-duty system scaffolding to approximately 100 feet in height or greater.

Utilize self-supporting, non-destructive designs that require zero drilling or anchoring into the structural substrate.

Safely manage high-capacity load requirements (e.g., platforms holding 3,000+ lbs, heavy hoist integration).

Operate within historically sensitive sites (such as National Historic Landmarks), environmentally protected public lands, or high-visibility public spaces.

For this factor, also include any ratings, letters, awards, etc. that support successful past performance on these projects. Any of this information that is submitted shall clearly identify to which of the submitted projects it pertains. A sample Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 5) is attached for your convenience. If used, the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) may be submitted by the quoter with the quote submission or sent directly to the CO by the reference at sarah_ignacio@ibc.doi.gov if it is received by the CO prior to the due/date and time for the quote. For each project, the quoter may provide information on problems encountered on the identified contracts and the quoter’s respective corrective action.

VOLUME II, SECTION 1: PRICE ASSUMPTIONS

Quoters must indicate, in this section only, if any price-related assumptions have been made, conditions have been stipulated or exceptions have been taken with the RFQ as written. If not noted in this volume and section of the quote, it will be assumed that the Quoter’s quote reflects no price assumptions for award and agrees to comply with all of the terms and conditions set forth herein. It is not the responsibility of the Government to seek out and identify assumptions, conditions, deviations, or exceptions buried within the Quoter’s quote. Accordingly, any price-related assumptions listed in any other volume or section will be null and void.

Any exceptions taken to the terms and conditions of the RFQ must be stated in this Section.

Quoters are advised that any exception taken to the terms and conditions of the RFQ may adversely impact its evaluation. Any assumptions/exceptions that are considered unacceptable by the Government and cannot be resolved may result in the Quoter being removed from further consideration.

VOLUME II, SECTION 2, FACTOR 3: PRICE QUOTE

The quoter shall complete and submit Standard Form 1442 and Pricing Spreadsheet. Both of these forms are included in this solicitation.

The price quote shall be a separate volume from the technical quote. There is no page limit on the price quote.

To Quoters in providing conforming price quotations and to promote standardization across submissions, the Government has provided the Pricing Spreadsheet (Attachment 2) that must be used by the Quoter. The price quotations must include totals and subtotals for all columns and rows of data.

Quoters must leave the Pricing Spreadsheet in the same…