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This is Amendment 0001 to a federal solicitation for the procurement of brand-name BioSonics aquatic survey equipment for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Upper Midwest Environmental Science Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
The amendment adds Item 00050 (Brand Name BioSonics DT-X Extreme transducer cables with metal shell connectors, quantity 2 each) to the equipment list and extends the quotation due date to June 12, 2026. The solicitation requires offers for a complete BioSonics system including: one dual-axis mechanical rotator (ROS PT25 Pan & Tilt Positioner or equivalent) with 45 kg payload and 6,000-meter oil-filled depth rating; one autonomous echo sounder surface unit with LINUX-based processor, ETHERNET control, and real-time NMEA 0183 output; one additional transducer port for the sounder; two 200 kHz 6° DT-X Extreme split-beam digital transducers with integrated orientation sensors and stainless-steel connectors; and two 25-foot transducer cables with metal shell connectors. All equipment must be compatible with BioSonics DT-X Extreme systems. The contract type is Firm-Fixed Price, and award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. Offerors must submit technical brochures demonstrating that proposed equipment meets or exceeds minimum specifications, provide complete configuration details with part numbers and quantities, quote only authentic manufacturer-certified products in original packaging, be registered in SAM, and be authorized distributors/resellers with demonstrated delivery capability. Questions must be submitted by 2:00 PM EDT on June 10, 2026, and quotes are due by 5:00 PM EDT on June 12, 2026, via email only to the contracting officer.
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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:
(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.
E. IMPORTANT: is not is required copies to the issuing office.
AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE
2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)
7.ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE
STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)
Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243
FACILITY CODE
9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER
9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)
10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER
10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)
11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS
The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. is extended. is not extended.
12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;
13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.
IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.
CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER
NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.
B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).
C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:
D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)
Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
15C. DATE SIGNED
15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)
16C. DATE SIGNED
16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)
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6. ISSUED BY CODE
8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)
CODE
15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR
(Signature of person authorized to sign)
16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(Signature of Contracting Officer)
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Contractor
The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers to sign this document and return
Mary Wilson
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USGS OAG DENVER ACQUISITION BRANCH
PO BOX 25046
204 DENVER FEDERAL CENTER
DENVER CO 80225-0046
GDB
140G0226Q0063
06/03/2026
05/23/2026
1 27
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
140G0226Q0063/0001
Amendment 0001 is issued to include an updated brand-name equipment list, with the additional items highlighted in yellow, and to extend the quotation due date to June 12, 2026.
Add Item 00050 as follows:
00050 2 EABrand Name BioSoncis DT-X Extreme transducer cables with metal shell connectors.
Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED
Table of Contents
BRAND NAME BIOSONICS EQUIPMENT
SECTION 508 REQUIREMENTS
FISMA – WORK STATEMENT ATTACHMENT – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY
REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY
52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (APR 2026)
(DEVIATION APR 2026)
52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)
GS0231 TECHNICAL LIAISON – TECHNICAL DIRECTION (JUL 2018)
GS0919 LEGAL HOLIDAYS (JUN 2021)
GS0925 UNSCHEDULED CLOSURES. (MAR 2003)
GS1101 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE. (JUL 2001)
GS 1131 UNILATERAL DEOBLIGATION OF UNEXPENDED FUNDS (MAY 2013)
GS1338 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF DELAYS. (JUL 2001)
DOI-AAAP-0028 ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS - INVOICE
PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP) (FEB 2021)
PROVISIONS
52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. (FEB 1998)
52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS-
REPRESENTATION (Deviation MAR 2026)
52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX
LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016) (DEVIATION
MAY 2026)
52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS. (FEB 2024) (DEVIATION JAN
2026)
52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984) (DEVIATION MAR 2026)
BASIS FOR AWARD
SELLER ATTACHMENTS
SAM REQUIREMENT
MANUFACTURER AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR/RESELLER
QUOTATION SUBMISSION:
BRAND NAME BIOSONICS EQUIPMENT
• Dual-axis mechanical rotator (ROS PT25 – Pan & Tilt Positioner or brand name equivalent) (x1) o Payload: 45 kg o Torque: AC: 30 ft-lbs. (40 N-m); DC: 45 ft-lbs. (61 N-m) o Accuracy: +/- 1.5° (90 arc minutes o Scan range: AC: 360° continuous; DC: 0-360° (both axes) o Power: 120 VAC 50/60 Hz @ 0.5 amps per axis; 24-30 VDC @ 1.7 amps per axis o Motors: Brushless stepper o Depth Rating: Air filled: 30 meters; Oil filled: 6,000 meters o Housing material: Aluminum o Connectors: Impulse LPMBH-5-MP o Must be compatible with BioSonics DT-X Extreme echosounder and BioSonics split-beam transducers
• Autonomous echo sounder surface unit (BioSonics or brand name equivalent) (x1) o Programable LINUX-based embedded processor o Wired ETHERNET control o Real-time depth and speed output via NMEA 0183 o Internal DGPS with optional external interface o Metal IP67 connectors o High resolution, full color echogram o System Noise Floor: Extremely quiet -140 dB o Dynamic Range: Greater than 160 dB o Selectable Ping Rates from 0.01 to 30 pps o Selectable Pulse Duration: from 0.1 to 1.0 ms o Split-beam Detection Range: 0.5 to 2,000 meters o Transmit Power: 1,000 Watts RMS o Input Power: 11-26 VDC or 90-264 VAC o Power Consumption: Active mode: 30 Watts; Sleep mode: <1 Watt o Must be compatible with BioSonics DT-X Extreme split-beam transducers
• Additional transducer port for autonomous echo sounder surface unit (BioSonics or brand name equivalent) (x1) o Must be compatible with BioSonics DT-X Extreme split-beam transducers
• 200 kHz 6° DT-X Extreme split beam digital transducers (BioSonics or brand name equivalent)
(x2) o Integrated Orientation sensor o Scientific grade o Ultra-low side lobes to -35 dB o Ability to network up to 10 separate transducers at various frequencies o Stainless-steel bulkhead and cable connectors o Anodized aluminum housings o Must be compatible with BioSonics DT-X Extreme echosounders
• DT-X Extreme transducer cables with metal shell connectors (BioSonics or brand name equivalent)
(x2) o 25 feet length o Must be compatible with BioSonics DT-X Extreme echosounders o Must be compatible with BioSonics autonomous echo sounder surface unit
Delivery Address:
USGS Upper Midwest Environmental Science Center
2630 Fanta Reed Road
La Crosse, WI 54603
SECTION 508 REQUIREMENTS
UMESC transducer, mount, sounder
E201 Application
E201.1 Scope. ICT that is procured, developed, maintained, or used by agencies shall conform to the
Revised 508 Standards.
E206 Hardware
E206.1 General. Where components of ICT are hardware and transmit information or have a user interface, such components shall conform to the requirements in Chapter 4.
E208 Support Documentation and Services
E208.1 General. Where an agency provides support documentation or services for ICT, such documentation and services shall conform to the requirements in Chapter 6.
E302 Functional Performance Criteria
302.1 Without Vision. Where a visual mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require user vision.
302.2 With Limited Vision. Where a visual mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that enables users to make use of limited vision.
302.3 Without Perception of Color. Where a visual mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one visual mode of operation that does not require user perception of color.
302.4 Without Hearing. Where an audible mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require user hearing.
302.5 With Limited Hearing. Where an audible mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that enables users to make use of limited hearing.
302.6 Without Speech. Where speech is used for input, control, or operation, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require user speech.
302.7 With Limited Manipulation. Where a manual mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require fine motor control or simultaneous manual operations.
302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength. Where a manual mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that is operable with limited reach and limited strength.
302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities. ICT shall provide features making its use by individuals with limited cognitive, language, and learning abilities simpler and easier.
602 Support Documentation
602.1 General. Documentation that supports the use of ICT shall conform to 602.
602.2 Accessibility and Compatibility Features. Documentation shall list and explain how to use the accessibility and compatibility features required by Chapters 4 and 5. Documentation shall include accessibility features that are built-in and accessibility features that provide compatibility with assistive technology.
602.3 Electronic Support Documentation. Documentation in electronic format, including Web-based self-service support, shall conform to Level A and Level AA Success Criteria and Conformance
Requirements in WCAG 2.0 (incorporated by reference, see 702.10.1).
602.4 Alternate Formats for Non-Electronic Support Documentation. Where support documentation is only provided in non-electronic formats, alternate formats usable by individuals with disabilities shall be provided upon request.
603 Support Services
603.1 General. ICT support services including, but not limited to, help desks, call centers, training services, and automated self-service technical support, shall conform to 603.
603.2 Information on Accessibility and Compatibility Features. ICT support services shall include information on the accessibility and compatibility features required by 602.2.
603.3 Accommodation of Communication Needs. Support services shall be provided directly to the user or through a referral to a point of contact. Such ICT support services shall accommodate the communication needs of individuals with disabilities.
Instructions to Offerors
Provide an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) for each commercially available Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) item offered through this contract. Create the ACR using the
Voluntary Product Accessibility Template Version 2.1 or later, located at https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat. Complete each ACR in accordance with the instructions provided in the VPAT template. Each ACR must address the applicable Section 508 requirements referenced in the Work Statement. Each ACR shall state exactly how the ICT meets the applicable standards in the remarks/explanations column, or through additional narrative. All "Not Applicable"
(N/A) responses must be explained in the remarks/explanations column or through additional narrative.
Address each standard individually and with specificity, and clarify whether conformance is achieved throughout the entire ICT Item (for example - user functionality, administrator functionality, and reporting), or only in limited areas of the ICT Item. Provide a description of the evaluation methods used to support Section 508 conformance claims. The agency reserves the right, prior to making an award decision, to perform testing on some or all of the Offeror’s proposed ICT items to validate Section 508 conformance claims made in the ACR.
Describe your approach to incorporating universal design principles to ensure ICT products or services are designed to support disabled users.
Describe plans for features that do not fully conform to the Section 508 Standards.
Describe "typical" user scenarios and tasks, including individuals with disabilities, to ensure fair and accurate accessibility testing of the ICT product or service being offered.
Acceptance Criteria
Prior to acceptance, the government reserves the right to perform testing on required ICT items to validate the offeror’s Section 508 conformance claims. If the government determines that Section 508 conformance claims provided by the offeror represent an inaccurate level of conformance than what is actually delivered to the agency, the government shall, at its option, require the offeror to remediate the delivered item to align with the required Section 508 conformance claims prior to acceptance.
https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat
FISMA – WORK STATEMENT ATTACHMENT – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY
REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY
COTS
Hardware or
Software
Development or
Maintenance of
Custom
Applications
Outsourced IT
Services or On-site Support
Requirements herein are incorporated as part the Statement of
Work/ Performance Work Statement:
1 N/A ☐
Background Investigations. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with clause “Security Requirements: Facility Access and Information Technology.”
2 N/A
Contractor will have access to
Privacy Act
System of
Records – Work under this contract will involve design, Non-disclosure Agreement. Prior to receiving access to USGS computers, contractor employees shall be required to sign nondisclosure or other system security agreements, depending on the systems to be used and level of access granted.
Applies whenever any contractor employee has unsupervised access to a USGS system (even if only basic network, internet or email or will develop custom applications) such as:
• User Access to USGS IT Systems known to contain sensitive or proprietary data
• IT Support services (greater than user access)
• Development or Maintenance of Custom
Applications
• On-site contractor support and management of IT system
• Off-site contractor Oversight and Management of
IT System
• IT Security Services
Privacy Act System: [Identify covered system(s) to which the contractor may have access]
Click or tap here to enter text.
Work to be performed: [Summarize nature of the contractor's use of such records, such as]
• User-level access to system containing protected records
• Operation or maintenance of Privacy Act System of records or computers hosting such system
• Design or modification of a Privacy Act system of records]
The contractor is not required or permitted to respond to requests for Privacy Act data or to make decisions about releases of data development or operation of
(access to) system(s) of records containing personal information protected by the
Privacy Act (5
U.S.C. Section
552a).
under the Act. Contractor shall ensure its employees are instructed to safeguard against improper use or release of such data and advise them that violation of the Act may involve criminal penalties. The contractor will comply with FAR clause
52.224-2, Privacy Act, incorporated herein by reference and with
DOI Privacy Act regulations at 43 CFR 2, Subpart D
3 N/A ☐
Training. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with clause
“Security Requirements: Facility Access and Information
Technology” - Contractor employees must successfully complete
DOI’s end- user computer security awareness training prior to being granted access to DOI data or being issued a user account. Training must be renewed annually. Additionally, the contract employees must sign a Statement of Responsibility (SOR) that states they have read the appropriate Rules of Behavior and other applicable Information security policies.
4 N/A ☐
Personnel Changes. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with clause “Security Requirements:
Facility Access and Information Technology” - The contractor must notify the COR immediately when an employee working on a DOI system is reassigned or leaves the contractor’s employ.
Applies whenever any contractor employee has unsupervised access to a USGS system (even if only basic network, internet or email or will develop custom applications) such as:
• User Access to USGS IT Systems known to contain sensitive or proprietary data
• IT Support services (greater than user access)
• Development or Maintenance of Custom
Applications *
• On-site contractor support and management of IT system
• Off-site contractor Oversight and Management of
IT System
• IT Security Services *
*May not be applicable for off-site performance.
5 N/A ☐
Contractor Location. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with clause “Security Requirements:
Facility Access and Information Technology.”
Applies whenever any contractor employee has unsupervised access to a USGS system (even if only basic network, internet or email or will develop custom applications) such as:
• User Access to USGS IT Systems known to contain sensitive or proprietary data
• IT Support services (greater than user access)
• Development or Maintenance of Custom
Applications
• On-site contractor support and management of IT system
• Off-site contractor Oversight and Management of
IT System
• IT Security Services
No portion of the services to be performed hereunder may be performed outside the United States without the express written permission of the Contracting Officer.
If services are proposed to be performed abroad, the Contractor shall provide an acceptable security plan that addresses mitigation of problems related to communication, control, and protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of IT systems and information.
A Security Plan Template is available upon request from the
Contracting Officer.
6 N/A ☐
N/A Applicable Standards. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with clause “Security Requirements:
Facility Access and Information Technology” -
Contractor must follow the DOI System Development Life Cycle
(SDLC), NIST SP 800-64 and the DOI SDLC Security
Integration Guide.
7 N/A ☐
Asset Valuation-Security Categorization: The Contractor shall perform in accordance with clause “Security Requirements:
Facility Access and Information Technology.”
https://insight.usgs.gov/aei/offices/oa/oag/AOP/guidefordevelopingsecurityplans.pdf
☐User Access to USGS IT Systems - The Government is responsible for security categorization on USGS systems to which the Contractor may have access under this contract.
☐IT Support Services greater than User-Level Services
Choose One:
☐The Government is responsible for security categorization on USGS systems to which the Contractor may have access under this contract.
☐The Government has defined the [insert name of system to be developed, operated or maintained by the contractor] to be a [Major Application], [Minor Application] or
[General support system] as defined in OMB Circular A-
130, Appendix III and NIST SP800-53. The following risk and sensitivity levels have been assigned based on the
FIPS 199 and the NIST SP 800-60.
Mission impact: Click or tap here to enter text.
Data sensitivity:Click or tap here to enter text.
Risk Level:Click or tap here to enter text.
Bureau/departmental/national criticality: Click or tap here to enter text.
☐Off-Site Oversight and Management of IT System- The Contractor shall use the FIPS 199 and the NIST SP 800- 60 to determine information types and security categorization based on mission impact, data sensitivity, risk level, and bureau / departmental / national criticality for Contractor-owned and operated systems used to provide services under this contract. Solicitations must include either the complete publication or a reference to public facilities, such as a website or office, where it may be accessed.
☐IT Security Services - Applies only if the purpose of the contract includes obtaining asset valuation services. The Contractor shall use the FIPS 199 and the NIST SP 800- 60 to determine information types and security categorization based on mission impact, data sensitivity, risk level, and bureau / departmental / national criticality for Contractor-owned and operated systems used to provide services under this contract. Solicitations must include either the complete publication or a reference to public facilities, such as a website or office, where it may be accessed.
8 X
The Government shall be granted unlimited rights in software or data produced hereunder as described in FAR clause 52.227-
17, Rights in
Data—Special
Works, incorporated by reference herein.
Select either
COTS or custom software language as applicable. If both apply, identify software/data deliverables governed by each clause.
Property Rights.
1. For Federal Supply Schedule orders or orders under an existing contract, rights to software acquired hereunder are set forth in the basic contract.
2. For open market contracts, the Government's rights in software delivered hereunder shall be as described in software developer's commercial software license agreement or the clause FAR 52.227-19, Commercial
Computer Software-Restricted Rights, whichever is greater.
9 N/A ☐
Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V).
The Government is responsible for independent software verification and validation prior to being moved into production.
On-Site Contractor Support and Management of IT
System
Choose One:
☐Software will be independently verified and validated by the Government or another selected contractor prior to being moved into production.
☐Contractor will ensure that independent verification and validation is performed on software deployed on contractor managed systems containing USGS data, in accordance with DOI SDLC Security Integration Guide
☐Off-Site Contractor Operation and Management of IT
System
Contractor will ensure that independent verification and validation is performed on software deployed on contractor managed systems containing USGS data, in accordance with DOI SDLC Security Integration
Guide
☐IT Security Service -
Applies only if the purpose of the contract includes obtaining IV&V services.
10 N/A ☐
Applies if the purpose of the contract includes obtaining C&A services.
Certification & Accreditation.
☐User Access to USGS IT Systems or IT Supports Services (Greater than User Access)
Certification and Accreditation on USGS systems to which the
Contractor may have access under this contract will be conducted by the Government or another of its contractors.
☐Development or Maintenance of Custom Applications
The contractor will perform Certification and Accreditation (C&A) services on the application developed or maintained hereunder prior to going into production. The application must be re-accredited every three years or whenever there is a major change that affects security.
C&A documents will be provided to the COR in both hard copy and electronic forms. The contractor must follow NIST SP 800-37, 800-
18, 800-30, 800-60, 800-53A, Federal Information Processing
Standard (FIPS) 199 and 200, the associated DOI guides/templates, the DOI Security Test & Evaluation (ST&E) Guide, and the DOI
Privacy Impact Assessment. NIST documents are available on the internet at http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/nistpubs/ FIPS documents are available on the internet at http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/nistpubs/. The contractor may request copies of DOI documents by contacting the Contracting
Officer. The government reserves the right to conduct the ST&E using either Government personnel or an independent contractor. The contractor will take immediate and timely action to correct or mitigate any weaknesses discovered as necessary to bring the application or system into compliance with the above requirement.
☐On-Site Contractor Support and Management of IT System or Off-
Site Contractor Operation and Management of IT System
The Contractor must maintain systems that are compliant with NIST
SP 800-18, 800-30, 800-37, 800-53A, 800-60, Federal Information
Processing Standard (FIPS) 199 and 200, the associated DOI guides/templates, the DOI Security Test & Evaluation (ST&E)
Guide, and the DOI Privacy Impact Assessment. As required by the above, Major Applications and General Support Systems shall be certified and accredited (C&A) prior to going into production and re-http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/nistpubs/ http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/nistpubs/ accredited every three years or whenever there is a major change that affects security. C&A documents will be provided to the COR in both hard copy and electronic forms. NIST documents are available on the internet at http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/nistpubs/. The contractor may request copies of DOI documents by contacting the Contracting
Officer. The government will reserve the right to conduct the ST&E, using either Government personnel or an independent contractor. The contractor will take immediate and timely action to correct or mitigate any weaknesses discovered as necessary to bring the application or system into compliance with the above requirement.
11 N/A for
COTS HW
& SW, User
Access to
USGS IT
Systems
(other than
IT services), IT Support
Services
(User Level or greater access)
N/A ☐
Internet Logon Banner. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with clause “Security Requirements: Facility Access and Information
Technology.”
☐Develop or Maintenance of Custom Applications or Onsite
Contractor Support and Management of IT System or Off-site
Contractor Oversight and Management of IT System – Web based applications developed or maintained under this contract must contain a USGS approved logon Banner:
https://portal.doi.net/CIO/ITPMgmt/Documents/IT Standards/IT
Security/DOI Security Control Standards (based on NIST SP 800-53
Revision 3)/Access Control v1.4.pdf
12 N/A ☐
Incident Reporting. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with contract clause “Security Requirements:
Facility Access and Information Technology” - The contractor must report computer security incidents affecting DOI data or systems in accordance with the
DOI Computer Incident Response Guide.
13 X
Quality Control. All software or hardware purchased must be free of malicious code such as viruses, Trojan horse programs, worms, spyware, etc. Validation of this must be written into the contract.
14 N/A N/A ☐
Self-Assessment. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with contract clause “Security Requirements: Facility Access and Information Technology” - The contractor must conduct an annual self-assessment in accordance with annual DOI guidance on all information systems in production.
15 N/A ☐
Vulnerability Analysis. Vulnerability Analysis on USGS systems to which the Contractor may have access under this contract will be conducted by the Government or another of its contractors.
http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/nistpubs/ https://portal.doi.net/CIO/ITPMgmt/Documents/IT%20Standards/IT%20Security/DOI%20Security%20Control%20Standards%20(based%20on%20NIST%20SP%20800-53%20Revision%203)/Access%20Control%20v1.4.pdf https://portal.doi.net/CIO/ITPMgmt/Documents/IT%20Standards/IT%20Security/DOI%20Security%20Control%20Standards%20(based%20on%20NIST%20SP%20800-53%20Revision%203)/Access%20Control%20v1.4.pdf https://portal.doi.net/CIO/ITPMgmt/Documents/IT%20Standards/IT%20Security/DOI%20Security%20Control%20Standards%20(based%20on%20NIST%20SP%20800-53%20Revision%203)/Access%20Control%20v1.4.pdf https://portal.doi.net/CIO/ITPMgmt/Documents/IT%20Standards/IT%20Security/DOI%20Security%20Control%20Standards%20(based%20on%20NIST%20SP%20800-53%20Revision%203)/Access%20Control%20v1.4.pdf
16 N/A ☐
Logon Banner. Contractor employees who access DOI information systems must acknowledge a government-approved legal warning banner prior to logging on to the system. This includes contractor owned information systems hosting DOI data.
17 N/A ☐
Security Controls.
The Contractor shall perform in accordance with contract clause
“Security Requirements: Facility Access and Information
Technology” – The Contractor shall ensure compliance with the security control requirements of the current version of NIST SP
800-53, Rev.1, which are applicable to the security categorization of the data or system. FIPS 199 and the NIST SP
800-60 will be used to determine information types and security categorizations.
18 N/A N/A ☐
Contingency Plan.
The Contractor shall perform in accordance with contract clause
“Security Requirements: Facility Access and Information
Technology.”
For IT Support Services: The Contractor shall submit a contingency plan in accordance with NIST SP 800-34 and DOI IT Systems
Contingency Plan Guide.
52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):
52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023)
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)).
52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards, (JUN
2020)(DEVIATION MAR 2026)
52.204-13, Systems for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) (DEVIATION MAR
2026)
52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014)
52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors
Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (JAN
2025)(DEVIATION MAY 2026)
52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015)
(DEVIATION MAY 2026)
52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items (NOV 2023) (DEVIATION MAR
2026)
52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (DEVIATION JAN 2026)
(15 U.S.C. 644).
52.219-28, Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION JAN
2026) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).
52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021)(DEVIATION JAN 2026) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17))
52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (DEVIATION JAN 2026) (E.O. 11755).
52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Mar 2026)(DEVIATION
MAY 2026)( E.O. 13126)
52.222-26, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793)
52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec
2010) (E.O. 13496).
52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2025) (DEVIATION MAY 2026)
(22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) (DEVIATION
MAR 2026) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 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.
52.226-7, Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2024)
52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While
Driving (MAY 2024) ( E.O. 13513).
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award
Management (OCT2018) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).
52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013)
52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) ( 31
U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).
52.233-1, Disputes (MAY 2014) (DEVIATION MAR 2026) https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section637&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.federalregister.gov/executive-order/13126 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section793&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title19-section3301&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title19-section2112&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title19-section3805&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title19-section4001&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title19-section4001&num=0&edition=prelim http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid%3AUSC-prelim-title19-chapter29&saved=%7CZ3JhbnVsZWlkOlVTQy1wcmVsaW0tdGl0bGU0MC1jaGFwdGVyMzctZnJvbnQ%3D%7C%7C%7C0%7Cfalse%7Cprelim&edition=prelim https://www.federalregister.gov/executive-order/13513 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section3332&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section3903&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section3903&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section3801&num=0&edition=prelim
52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (DEVIATION MAR 2026) (U.S.C. 3553)
52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (DEVIATION MAR 2026)
(Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).
52.240-91. Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (MAR 2026)
52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination (Jan 1991)
52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (APR 2026)
(DEVIATION APR 2026)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—
Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.
Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.
(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:
(1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities;
(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;
(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;
(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the
Contracting Officer; and
(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.
(6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the
Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).
(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.
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 48 CFR, Chapter 14, Department of the Interior
Acquisition Regulation clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of
"(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.
(End of clause)
GS0231 TECHNICAL LIAISON – TECHNICAL DIRECTION (JUL 2018)
The performance required herein shall be subject to the technical direction of the Technical Liaison (TL) as identified below. As used herein, "technical direction" is defined as direction to the contractor that fills in details, suggests possible lines of approach, or otherwise supplements the scope of the work set forth herein and shall not constitute a new assignment, and does not supersede or modify any article or clause of this contract.
(b) The Technical Liaison 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. Only a warranted Contracting
Officer is authorized to obligate funds on this or any other contract action.
(c) The contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing if the Technical Liaison has taken an action (or fails to take action) or issues direction (written or oral) that the contractor considers to exceed the above limitations.
(d) The Technical Liaison assigned for this contract is: TBD
Telephone: [xxx]
Email: [xxx]
U.S. Geological Survey
Address and MS: [xxx]
(e) Only the Contracting Officer may designate a new Technical Liaison.
(End of Clause)
GS0919 LEGAL HOLIDAYS (JUN 2021)
The following legal holidays are observed by this Government agency:
New Year's Day January 01
Martin Luther King's Birthday 3rd Monday in January
Presidents Day 3rd Monday in February
Memorial Day Last Monday in May
Juneteenth National Independence Day June 19
Independence Day July 04
Labor Day 1st Monday in September
Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October
Veterans Day November 11
Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November
Christmas Day December 25
When a holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday, it is observed on the adjacent Friday or Monday, respectively.
In addition to the holidays listed above, the contractor agrees to observe leave days or closures designated by Federal Statute, Executive Order, or Presidential Proclamation.
(End of Clause)
GS0925 UNSCHEDULED CLOSURES. (MAR 2003)
a) The USGS facility where contractor employees are working may occasionally be closed temporarily and federal employees dismissed, such as for inclement weather, holiday early closings, power outages, or other emergencies. In these cases, the Contracting Officer or COR will advise the contractor whether any of the contractor's activities on Government facilities are considered critical and require continued performance. In most cases, the Contractor will be required to dismiss employees at Government facilities who are performing noncritical tasks after federal employees are dismissed.
b) If the unscheduled closure causes an increase in the cost of contract performance or if any contract term or condition is affected by the closure, the Contractor may request an adjustment pursuant to
Clause FAR 52.242-17 Government Delay of Work.
(c) Contractor performance at locations that are not affected by the unscheduled closure will not be subject to this clause.
GS1101 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE. (JUL 2001)
a) Reports/data items to be provided hereunder shall be delivered in accordance with the following distribution list:
U.S. Geological Survey
Denver Acquisition Branch
ATTN: Mary “Beth” Wilson
Email: beth_wilson@ios.doi.gov
b) Communications to the Administrative Contracting Office shall make reference to the contract number and shall be emailed to the above address.
GS 1131 UNILATERAL DEOBLIGATION OF UNEXPENDED FUNDS (MAY 2013)
The contractor shall submit all invoices under the award no later than 90 calendar days after the period of performance has expired, unless a request for extension has been submitted to the
Contracting Officer. After 120 days has passed since the expiration of the performance period, the government reserves the right to issue a unilateral modification deobligating any unexpended funds, and to initiate closeout procedures.
GS1338 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF DELAYS. (JUL 2001)
In the event the contractor encounters difficulty in meeting performance requirements, or when it anticipates difficulty in complying with the contract delivery schedule or date, or whenever the contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential situation is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this contract, the contractor shall immediately notify the contracting officer and the COR (if one has been designated), in writing, giving pertinent details. This data shall be informational only in character. Notice under this provision shall not be construed as a waiver by the
Government of any delivery schedule or date or of any rights or remedies provided by law or under this contract.
(End of Clause)
DOI-AAAP-0028 ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS - INVOICE
PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP) (FEB 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:
https://doimspp.sharepoint.com/sites/usgs-OAG/HAOAG/Award%20Files/GDB/Working/Herberholz/FY25/Purchase%20Orders/140G0225Q0055%20-%20UAS%20Based%20Ground%20Penetrating%20Radar/B https://www.ipp.gov/
Include a copy of your invoice, which includes the award number.
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)
PROVISIONS
52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. (FEB 1998)
This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):
https://www.acquisition.gov/far/
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. (NOV 2024) (DEVIATION MAR 2026)
52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL
SERVICES (SEP 2023) (DEVIATION MAR 2026)
52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS-
REPRESENTATION (Deviation MAR 2026)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—
Inverted domestic corporation means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).
mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.252-1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-1
Subsidiary means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned—
(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or
(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.
(b) Government agencies are not permitted to use appropriated (or otherwise made available) funds for contracts with either an inverted domestic corporation, or a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation, unless the exception at 9.108-3(b) applies or the requirement is waived in accordance with the procedures at 9.108-5.
(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that-
(1) It □ is, □ is not an inverted domestic corporation; and
(2) It □ is, □ is not a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation.
(End of provision)
52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX
LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016)
(DEVIATION MAY 2026)
(a) As required by sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further Continuing
Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts, the Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that–
(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or
(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.
(b) The Offeror represents that–
(1) It is □ is not □ a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and
(2) It is □ is not □ a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.
(End of provision)
52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS. (FEB 2024) (DEVIATION JAN
2026)
(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-
Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business concern eligible under the WOSB Program.
Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern means a small business concern.
(1)(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and
(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran or.
(2) A small business concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program in accordance with 13 CFR part 128 (see subpart 19.14).
(3) Service-disabled veteran, as used in this definition, means a veteran as defined in 38
U.S.C.101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C.101(16), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16), and who is registered in the
Beneficiary Identification and Records Locator Subsystem, or successor system that is maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Benefits Administration, as a service-disabled veteran.
Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program means an SDVOSB concern that—
(1) Effective January 1, 2024, is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) as certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with 13 CFR 128.300; or
(2) Has represented that it is an SDVOSB concern in SAM and submitted a complete application for certification to SBA on or before December 31, 2023.
Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) Program means a program that authorizes contracting officers to limit…
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