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This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared under the authority of and in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6- Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Product and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This notice constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is also issued under the authority of and in accordance with FAR Part 13- Simplified Acquisitions Procedures.

This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This RFQ is a Small-Business set-aside Competitive Solicitation. The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-07 effective 08/29/2024.

The North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS)- 621340 Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists with a small business size standard of 12.5 Million is applicable to the current requirements. The Product Service Code (PSC) Q514 Medical- Otolaryngology, is applicable to the current requirements.

This RFQ is being issued by the United States Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE). The purpose of this RFQ is to obtain competitive on-site audiometric testing, training, hearing protection device fitting, and employee notification services. This is a new requirement, and no previous contract was issued.

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45600 Woodland Road, VAE-AMD Sterling VA 20166-9216

BSEE-Sterling ACQ Ops Branch Multiple

703 787-1149Bradford Kelly

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Header Text: Hearing Conservation program for BSEE. On-site audiometric hearing test on BSEE employees in the Gulf of America Region (GOAR) Period of Performance: 02/01/2026 to 01/31/2028

00010 On-site audiometric testing, training, hearing protection device fitting, and employee notification (NTE 300 Employees) (Base Year) Product/Service Code: Q514 Product/Service Description: MEDICAL-

OTOLARYNGOLOGY

Delivery: 01/31/2027 Delivery Location Code: 0011286121

BSEE VIRGINIA OFFICE

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140E0126Q0002

45600 Woodland Rd

Sterling VA 20166 US

Period of Performance: 02/01/2026 to 01/31/2027

00020 Material, shipping and travel (Base Year)

Product/Service Code: Q514

Product/Service Description: MEDICAL-

OTOLARYNGOLOGY

Delivery: 01/31/2027

Delivery Location Code: 0011286121

BSEE-VIRGINIA OFFICE

45600 Woodland Rd

Sterling VA 20166 US

Period of Performance: 02/01/2026 to 01/31/2027

00030 On-site audiometric testing, training, hearing protection device fitting, and employee notification (NTE 300 Employees) (Option

Year One)

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 02/01/2027

Product/Service Code: Q514

Product/Service Description: MEDICAL-

OTOLARYNGOLOGY

Delivery: 01/31/2028

Delivery Location Code: 0011286121

BSEE VIRGINIA OFFICE

45600 Woodland Rd

Sterling VA 20166 US

Period of Performance: 02/01/2027 to 01/31/2028

00040 Material, shipping and travel (Option Year One)

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 02/01/2027

Product/Service Code: Q514

Product/Service Description: MEDICAL-

OTOLARYNGOLOGY

Delivery: 01/31/2028

Delivery Location Code: 0011286121

BSEE-VIRGINIA OFFICE

45600 Woodland Rd

Sterling VA 20166 US

Period of Performance: 02/01/2027 to 01/31/2028

PR 44031885

CO BKelly

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

Hearing Conservation-Hearing Protection

SECTION 1

PRICING

1.1 GENERAL

The United States Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), anticipates awarding a firm fixed price Purchase Order for the purchase of on-site audiometric testing, training, hearing protection device fitting, and employee notification services. This acquisition is a commercial purchase in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 621340 Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists with a Product Service Code (PSC) of Q514 Medical- Otolaryngology , and a small business size standard of 12.5 million dollars is applicable to the current requirements.

1.2 CONTRACT LINE-ITEM NUMBER/ PRICING

The specific details and description of the CLIN are detailed below.

CLIN DESCRIPTION NTE

00010 On-site audiometric testing, training, hearing protection device fitting, and employee notification (NTE 300 Employees) Base Year

$TBD*

00020 Material, shipping and travel Base Year

$TBD*

00030 On-site audiometric testing, training, hearing protection device fitting, and employee notification (NTE 300 Employees) Option Year 1

$TBD*

00040 Material, shipping and travel Option Year 1

$TBD*

TOTAL PURCHASE ORDER NTE $TBD*

SECTION 2

STATEMENT OF WORK

On-Site Custom Molded Hearing Protectors

2.1 Background:

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) have a need for on-site audiometric hearing test for employees. The Bureau conducts business out of the BSEE National Office in Sterling, Virginia and Washington, DC. The bureau also conducts business in the Regional Offices that are located in Anchorage, Alaska; Camarillo, California; and New Orleans, Louisiana; and the District Offices which are located in New Orleans; Houma; Lafayette; and Lake Charles in the state of Louisiana; and Angleton, Texas.

2.2 Objective:

This statement of work is for the performance of on-site audiometric/hearing test on BSEE employees in the Gulf of America Region (GOAR) who are exposed to occupational noise levels above 85 decibels (dB) or more over an eight-hour time weighted average as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation, 29 CFR 1910.95 Hearing Conservation.

As required by OSHA regulation, audiometric tests shall be performed by a licensed or certified audiologist, otolaryngologist, or other physician, or by a technician who is certified by the Council of Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation, or who has satisfactorily demonstrated competence in administering audiometric examinations, obtaining valid audiograms, and properly using, maintaining, and checking calibration and proper functioning of the audiometers being used. A technician who performs audiometric tests must be under the direction of an audiologist, otolaryngologist, or physician

2.3 Scope:

Perform audiometric hearing tests for up to 300 Bureau employees each year of the contract.

The test will be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.95 Hearing Conservation.

2.4 Deliverables:

1. Vendor shall perform and document audiometric testing procedures and results within the requirements of OSHA 1910.95 and include the additional frequency 8,000 Hz for each ear.

2. Vendor must be able to provide on-site audiometric testing, training, hearing protection device fitting, and employee notification for employees at five District offices in the GOAR which include:

• Houma District Office, 3866 Hwy 56 (MS-HDE 120)

Houma, Louisiana 70363

• New Orleans District Office, 800 W. Commerce Road

Suite 300 (MS-GE 800W) New Orleans, Louisiana 70123

• Lafayette District Office, 102 Versailles Blvd., Suite 401, Lafayette, LA 70501

• Lake Charles District Office, 800 Calcasieu Rd, Iowa, LA 70647

• Lake Jackson District Office, 4005 Technology Drive Suite 2090 (MS-LJE 200) Angleton, Texas 77515

3. Vendor shall have the capability to enter historical audiometric data into their database.

4. Vendor must be able to compare baseline with annual test for standard threshold shift analysis, OSHA recordability, baseline revision analysis, and work relatedness determination. Age correction in the determination of the occurrence of a standard threshold shift (STS) is not allowed.

5. All testing shall be performed by an audiologist or CAOHC certified technician under the supervision of certified and licensed occupational audiologists. All audiometric data will be reviewed by a certified audiologist.

6. Vendor must be able to analyze all data immediately. Each employee will receive a letter comparing their current results to their baseline (obtained from past data), and any other pertinent information/results at the time of the testing.

7. Vendor shall schedule necessary retests within 30 days of the original test date for all employees demonstrating an OSHA STS or potential recordable shift. Same day retests will not be accepted unless the initial test is determined to be invalid.

8. Vendor shall counsel and provide written notification, as required by OSHA, to all employees confirmed to have a standard threshold shift.

9. Vendor will have a system in place to enter and analyze audiometric data obtained throughout the year, including make-up tests and retests.

10. Vendor will provide a comprehensive report that summarizes results including all STS, recordable STS cases, and possible medical problems.

11. Vendor will have a generator available to conduct and/or complete the session in the event of power unavailability or power failure.

12. Vendor will not perform additional services incurring extra costs without prior COR approval.

SECTION 3

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

3.1 TYPE OF ORDER

A FFP Purchase Order shall be issued under the authority of the Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) for the effort identified in Section 2, Statement of Work.

3.2 DELIVERY DATE/PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance shall be one (1) base year with one- one (1) year option from the date of award.

Base Year 01Feb26 to 31Jan27 Option Year 1 01Feb27 to 31Jan28

3.3 ADMINISTRATIVE POINTS OF CONTACT

3.3.1 Contracting Officer: The CO for this effort is as follows:

Bradford S. Kelly The United States Department of the Interior (DOI) Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166 Email: bradford.kelly@bsee.gov

3.3.2 Contracting Officer’s Representative: The COR for this effort is as follows:

To be announced at time of award Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Mission Support Division 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166 Phone:

Email:

3.4 INVOICING FREQUENCY AND PAYMENTS

One (1) invoice, after acceptance of the deliverables by the Government, shall be submitted via the Internet Payment Platform (IPP) as delineated in Section 3.4.1 below.

3.4.1 Invoice Submission Instructions

DOI-AAAP-0028 ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS –

INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP) (APR 2013)

mailto:bradford.kelly@bsee.gov

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: Documentation required by FAR 32.905(b). One invoice shall be submitted after the services have been provided.

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.

3.5 DIAR 1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS (SEP 2011)

(a) The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to enter into or terminate this contract, modify any term or condition of this contract, waive any requirement of this contract, or accept nonconforming work.

(b) The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at time of award. The COR will be responsible for technical monitoring of the contractor's performance and deliveries. The COR will be appointed in writing, and a copy of the appointment will be furnished to the Contractor. Changes to this delegation will be made by written changes to the existing appointment or by issuance of a new appointment.

(c) The COR is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:

(1) Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract, contract modification, or notice of intent that changes or may change this contract;

(2) Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;

(3) Make any final decision on any contract matter subject to the Disputes Clause;

(4) Terminate, for any reason, the Contractor's right to proceed;

(5) Obligate in any way, the payment of money by the Government.

(d) The Contractor shall comply with the written or oral direction of the Contracting Officer or https://www.ipp.gov/ https://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov authorized representative(s) acting within the scope and authority of the appointment memorandum. The Contractor need not proceed with direction that it considers to have been issued without proper authority. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, with as much detail as possible, when the COR has taken an action or has issued direction (written or oral) that the Contractor considers to exceed the COR's appointment, within 3 days of the occurrence. Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the Contractor assumes all costs, risks, liabilities, and consequences of performing any work it is directed to perform that falls within any of the categories defined in paragraph (c) prior to receipt of the Contracting Officer's response issued under paragraph (e) of this clause.

(e) The Contracting Officer shall respond in writing within 30 days to any notice made under paragraph (d) of this clause. A failure of the parties to agree upon the nature of a direction, or upon the contract action to be taken with respect thereto, shall be subject to the provisions of the Disputes clause of this contract.

(f) The Contractor shall provide copies of all correspondence to the Contracting Officer and the

COR.

(g) Any action(s) taken by the Contractor, in response to any direction given by any person acting on behalf of the Government or any Government official other than the Contracting Officer or the COR acting within his or her appointment, shall be at the Contractor's risk.

3.6 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

In accordance with FAR 52.252-2, this order incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The Contractor shall comply with these clauses unless the circumstances do not apply. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/

Clause Title Date 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications DEC 2014 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While JUN 2020 Driving 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Products and Commercial Services

NOV 2023

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013

3.7 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality https://www.acquisition.gov/far/

Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115- 232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) ( 31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] __ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

_X_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) [Reserved].

__ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L.

111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

_X_ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

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

__ (10) [Reserved].

__ (11) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (12) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (SEP 2021) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (13) [Reserved] __ (14)

X (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

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(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

__ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2018) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

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(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (NOV 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (SEP 2021) of 52.219-9.

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(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

__ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637s).

__ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 657f).

__ (22) X (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

__ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women- Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) ( 15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

_X_ (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O.11755).

__ (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2022) (E.O.13126).

__ (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

__ (30) X (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O.11246).

__ (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

__ (31) X (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.

__ (32) X (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-36.

__ (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

__ (35) X (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

__ (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

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

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

__ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (40)

(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.

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

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun2014) of 52.223-14.

__ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy- Consuming Products (MAY 2020) ( 42 U.S.C. 8259b).

__ (43)

(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

_X_ (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513).

__ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (47)

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

__ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

__ (48) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

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(i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C.chapter83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

__ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

__ (iii) Alternate II (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

__ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2019) ( 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_X_ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302Note).

__ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) ( 42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov2007) ( 42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

__ (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

__ (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

__ (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT2018) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

__ (63)

(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) ( 46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

__ (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.

__ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] _X_ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter67).

__ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) ( 29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) ( 29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) ( 29U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment- Requirements (May 2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services- Requirements (MAY 2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022).

__ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O.

13706).

__ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) ( 42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records- Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)

(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services.

Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115- 232).

(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2018) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

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

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2015) (E.O.11246).

(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793).

(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph

(f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

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

(xiii)

(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222- 50 ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment- Requirements (May2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services- Requirements (MAY 2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (E.O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022).

(xviii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O.

13706).

(xix)

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

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

(xx) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) ( 42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) ( 46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services, a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

3.8 FAR 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 5 days of contract expiration.

3.9 FAR 52.217-9 – OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE

CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor prior to the end of the contract; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 5 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

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

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 24 months.

3.10 CONTRACTOR’S QUOTE

The Contractor’s quote may be incorporated by reference into the purchase order. Any inconsistencies or in event of a conflict between terms and conditions of the purchase order and the contractor’s quote shall be resolved by giving precedence to the terms and conditions of the purchase order.

SECTION 4

QUOTATION SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

NOTICE: The failure to submit any of the information requested in this RFQ may lead to the rejection of your quotation without further consideration.

4.1 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 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 address:

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ . The following provision is incorporated by reference:

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023)

4.2 FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023)

In accordance with FAR 52.212-3, this provision provides a single, consolidated list of representations and certifications for the acquisition of commercial items and is attached to the solicitation for offerors to complete (Attachment 4). The offeror shall submit this attachment with their quotation submission (reference Section 4.3). An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via http://www.acquisition.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the System for Award Management (SAM) website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (o) of the provision.

4.2.1 Quotation Submission Instructions

Quotations shall be submitted in two (2) volumes (Technical Submission and Price Submission) as detailed below.

This RFQ in no way obligates the Government to issue or award orders. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this RFQ or subsequent orders.

4.2.1 Technical Volume

(a) The Technical Submission shall not contain price information.

(b) The Technical Submission shall be as succinct as possible, but no more than 5 pages, maximum. A cover, cover letter, table of contents, and tab dividers are allowed and are excluded from the page limitations. Any pages in excess of these limitations will not be evaluated. Your submission may use any font, and will use pitch size 12, single spaced, double sided, 8.5” x11” paper. A single sheet of paper printed on both sides shall be considered two pages.

(c) The Technical Submission must state in detail how the offeror intends to comply with the work requirements in the Statement of Work (Section 2) of this RFQ, not merely that the offeror intends to do so. The Technical Submission shall, at a minimum, contain a work plan for how the offeror will successfully accomplish the requirements in Section 2.3 and provide the deliverables in Section 2.4.

4.2.2 Price Volume

The Price Submission shall include a pricing structure in accordance with the proposed technical solution and Section 1.2 of this RFQ. The Price Submission shall include:

(a) Detailed pricing that provides a basis of estimate to support your proposed pricing including, at a minimum, the following data:

1. Labor rates by personnel name, labor mix, estimated direct labor hours, a description of the skills and experience per category, and any other proposed associated costs, for calculating the proposed cost for this effort.

2. If consultants and/or subcontractors are proposed, detailed data concerning proposed consultant costs should include the following:

a. Names of consultant(s) and/or subcontractors to be engaged.

b. Daily fees or hourly rates are to be paid to each consultant and or subcontractors.

c. Estimated number of hours of consulting services.

3. Materials, Equipment, and Other Direct Costs – If proposed, must be itemized with costs.

4. A statement that your quote is valid for a minimum of 120 calendar days after the date specified for the receipt of quote.

5. A statement confirming that your organization is registered and active with the System for Award Management (SAM) (see http://www.sam.gov for more details).

Additionally, your Representations and Certifications must be updated in SAM in accordance with FAR 4.12. Failure to adhere to this requirement may result in your quote being determined to be ineligible for award.

4.2.3 QUESTIONS DUE DATE

Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted before 23 December 2025 via email to

Bradford S. Kelly at bradford.kelly@bsee.gov. Questions will not be answered via telephone.

4.2.4 QUOTATION DUE DATE

Quotations submitted in response to this RFQ shall be received by the due date and time established herein. Quotes shall be submitted no later than 5 January 2026 by 5PM (1700) EST via email to bradford.kelly@bsee.gov to be considered for award. Phone calls are strongly discouraged.

4.3 ASSUMPTIONS, CONDITIONS OR EXCEPTIONS

Offerors must submit all (if any) assumptions, conditions, or exceptions with any of the terms and conditions, and/or price of this RFQ as part of its technical volume. If not noted in this section of your quote, it will be assumed that the offeror proposes no assumptions for award and agrees to comply with all of the terms and conditions as set forth herein in this RFQ. It is not the responsibility of the Government to seek out and identify assumptions, conditions, or exceptions buried within the offeror’s quote.

4.4 PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

In accordance with FAR 52.252-1, this order incorporates one or more provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The Contractor shall comply with these clauses unless the circumstances do not apply. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The full text of a provision may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/

Clause Title Date 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require JAN 2017 Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation 52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-22 Alternate Line-Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and NOV 2021 Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or OCT 2020 Services-Representation 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Engaging in Certain JUN 2020 Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications 52.216-30 Time-and-Materials/Labor-Hour Proposal Requirements— NOV 2021

Other Then Commercial Acquisition Without Adequate Price Competition https://www.acquisition.gov/far/

4.5 FAR 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR

2023)

(a) (1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 621340.

(2) The small business size standard is 12.5 Million.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees if the acquisition—

(i)Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii)Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii)Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b) (1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

(i) □ Paragraph (d) applies.

(ii) □ Paragraph (d) does not apply, and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless–

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that-

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation.

This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations- Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance-Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II).

This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(xiv) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans’ Employment Reporting Requirements.

This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA–designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA–designated items.

(xix) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at…