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140G0226Q0101

Table of Contents

STATEMENT OF WORK FOR PEST CONTROL SERVICES AT GUAM MAGNETIC

OBSERVATORY

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 2014)

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (APR 2026)

(DEVIATION APR 2026)

GS0231 TECHNICAL LIAISON – TECHNICAL DIRECTION (JUL 2018)

GS1101 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE. (JUL 2001)

GS 1131 UNILATERAL DEOBLIGATION OF UNEXPENDED FUNDS (MAY 2013)

GS1338 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF DELAYS. (JUL 2001)

GS 1440 WAGE DETERMINATION APPLICABLE (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)

52.204-90 OFFEROR IDENTIFICATION (MAR 2026)

52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX

LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (MAY 2026)

52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV

2021)

52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (FEB 2024) (DEVIATION JAN 2026)

GS2109 SCHEDULED SITE TOUR (JUL 2001)

BASIS FOR AWARD

SELLER ATTACHMENTS

SAM REQUIREMENT

QUOTATION SUBMISSION:

STATEMENT OF WORK FOR PEST CONTROL SERVICES AT GUAM MAGNETIC OBSERVATORY

PROJECT BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

The Guam Magnetic Observatory was constructed in 1966-67 on Anderson Air Force Base property on the northwest side of the island of Guam. The observatory contains six buildings located on approximately 30.8 acres of land. The buildings include two Quarters Buildings, a Shop/Garage, a Variations Building, an Absolutes Building, and an Office Building (Fig. 1). The observatory serves as part of the U.S. Geological Survey’s network of seismic and magnetic observatories. The data collected at the observatory aids a program which provides alerts for local, regional and national emergency services;

all of these buildings are identified as essential to this mission. Therefore, extermination of termites and controlling rodents in the five buildings, as identified in Section 4, is critical to the operation and maintenance of the site.

PROJECT LOCATION AND NUMBER

USGS Guam Magnetic Observatory 1692B Kayen Medidan Lenao Dededo, Guam 96929

SITE CONTACT: TBD

ESTIMATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Base Period 10/01/2026 through 9/30/2027 Option Period One (1) 10/01/2027 through 9/30/2028 Option Period Two (2) 10/01/2028 through 9/30/2029 Option Period Three (3) 10/01/2029 through 9/30/2030 Option Period Four (4) 10/01/2030 through 9/30/2031 Optional Six-Month Extension 10/01/2031 through 03/31/2032

SCOPE OF WORK

The contractor shall complete monthly extermination services for the following buildings. (Fig. 2 - 7).

a) Quarters 1

b) Quarters 2

c) Office Building

d) Shop/Garage Building

e) Variations/Combo Building.

1. Ensure all five buildings, inside and out, are free of termites, bugs, and pests for the life of the contract.

a. Apply pesticides where needed.

i. All spray-like pesticides used for extermination shall be applied using Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards.

b. No evidence of fecal matter or corpses shall be present inside the buildings.

i. All evidence shall be cleaned up and disposed of properly within the same visit.

c. Any corpses of rodents (e.g., mice, rats) found on the exterior perimeter of the buildings shall be removed and disposed of properly within the same visit.

d. No fumes shall be present inside the buildings.

i. If fumes are present, the source of the fumes shall be determined and remediated, and the area shall be cleaned and sanitized according to federal, state, and territorial guidelines within the same visit.

2. Install extermination systems that are safe for the environment, domesticated pets, protected wildlife, and humans.

a. A diagram identifying each system, whether the system is ferrous or not, and its location at each building shall be provided for review and approval by the FM.

i. Diagram can be an emailed hand drawn picture but must be clear and concise.

b. Non-magnetic or non-ferrous extermination systems shall be installed at the Combo building only. The remaining four buildings do not require non-magnetic or non-ferrous systems. All non-ferrous extermination systems shall be approved by the USGS

FM.

i. Any systems or items that are installed and that are ferrous in nature shall immediately be removed and replaced with a non-ferrous system or item at no extra cost to the government.

Ferrous defined: Any metal that is primarily composed of iron and has magnetic properties in it. Some common ferrous metals include alloy steel, carbon steel, cast iron, and wrought iron.

c. Ensure systems of extermination are maintained in good condition and are secure.

i. No system shall cause any harm to humans and shall be marked with wording identifying any dangers.

d. It is understood that ferrous tools or items may need to be used during the periodic extermination service. However, all such items shall be removed completely from the site after work is completed. If disturbances in data are found after a periodic service due to vendor-introduced ferrous items, the vendor will be required to remove them as soon as possible and report the removal to the FM.

3. Observe and adhere to Federal Environmental Health, EPA, and territorial policies involving extermination procedures and standards. Failure to do so shall become the sole responsibility of the awarded vendor.

4. Provide copies of all professional extermination certifications granted by the Government of Guam (electronic copies in pdf format are acceptable) to both the CO and FM prior to the Notice to Proceed

(NTP).

It is very important that the successful bidder understands that the location of this contract will be at a magnetic observatory and that the observatory is to remain operational throughout the life of this contract. Data important to the security of the country and its defense is collected continuously 24 hours http://www.fws.gov/pacificislands/species.html per day, seven days per week. Any disturbance due to the presence of ferrous material corrupts that data and renders it unusable. It is paramount that the awarded vendor realizes this and adheres to USGS requirements for maintaining a non-ferrous environment. Work shall be conducted without disruption to the USGS’s data collection activities as much as possible and in close coordination with the USGS FM.

5. Contractor shall coordinate with the USGS FM, through an email, 48 hours in advance of when the site maintenance shall be conducted.

SCHEDULE

The contractor shall (a) commence work under this contract once given the Notice to Proceed (NTP) by the Contracting Officer, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete all work indicated by the SOW.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Normal working hours shall be 7:00am-6:00pm, Monday-Friday. The contractor shall not work Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, or non-normal working hours, unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer. Requests to work at times other than normal hours shall be made in writing.

SPECIAL SITE CONSIDERATIONS (SSC)

1. This project is located at a magnetic observatory that collects continuous data about the Earth’s magnetic field. The contractor shall not work or store equipment or materials within a 300-foot radius (fig. 1a) of the 2 magnetic operations buildings (the Combo/Variations and Absolutes buildings) unless approved by the USGS FM. Any permanently installed materials within a 300-foot radius of the 2 magnetic operations buildings shall be 100 percent non-ferrous and shall be subject to inspection and approval by the USGS FM prior to installation.

2. Access to the site and its building will require use of gate access codes and keys. Codes and keys will be provided after award. Both the gate codes and lockbox (for keys) combinations will be provided to and controlled by contractor’s superintendent or lead person. No other individuals shall have access.

Keys will not leave the site and shall be placed back inside the lockbox prior to leaving for the day.

Lost keys shall be replaced by the contractor, and if applicable, any locks and deadbolts shall be replaced for the relevant buildings.

3. The Guam Magnetic Observatory property contains two occupied residential quarters that will be affected by the work in this contract. The contractor shall take special consideration to minimize any effect this work may have on the quarters’ tenants and their work there. The contractor shall also coordinate periodic services involving those quarters with the Site Contact listed in the Points of Contact.

SPECIAL CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

Site Conditions Survey

The contractor shall be responsible for visiting and inspecting the site to verify measurements, ascertain the nature and quality of the work to be performed, inform themselves of the general and local conditions (which can affect the work or the cost thereof), and compare the specifications with the work to be performed. Failure to do any of the above will not relieve the successful contractor of his or her responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty or cost of furnishing materials and successfully performing the work in accordance with the true meaning of the specifications without additional costs to the government. All materials, supplies, and labor, other than those identified as supplied by the USGS, will be included in the bidder’s proposal.

Codes and Standards

The contractor shall be responsible for complying with all Federal, territorial, and local laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the execution of the work. Contractor is required to have a CURRENT contractor license issued by the Government of Guam.

List of contractors

For purposes of monitoring compliance with the insurance, site access and payroll reporting requirements of this contract, the contractor shall furnish a list of all contract employees to the Contracting Officer.

This list shall identify those individuals that are qualified by the contractor to perform required duties as established by this SOW.

Disposal of Debris

All materials and trash introduced from the project shall be recovered and disposed of properly, off site, by the contractor. Disposal shall meet with all federal, state, and territorial standards.

QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN AND SURVEILLANCE

The Quality Assurance Plan (QASP) focuses on key performance measures that are central to successful completion of magnetic observatory projects.

Performance Measure

QA Objective Acceptable Quality Level

Inspection Technique

Extermination service of buildings.

Complete monthly extermination services.

Services shall include spraying pesticides, installing and checking traps, remediating hazards, and cleaning.

Work order shall be sent to the FM showing dates and times of service.

Coordinate with Site Contact for monthly service.

Site Contact is made aware of the services and consent to dates and times.

Site Contact will report to FM.

Buildings are free of termites, bugs, and pests.

Apply pesticides where needed.

All sprayed pesticides shall be applied using EPA standards.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates through licensing.

No evidence of fecal matter or residue is present.

No evidence is found or is remediated and cleaned following federal, state, or

Inspection by SR and Quarters' managers.

Reports to FM.

territorial guidelines.

Buildings are free of fumes.

If fumes are found, source shall be identified and removed or remediated, and location cleaned.

Inspection by Site Contact. Reports to

FM.

Extermination Systems are installed

Systems shall be installed at the five specified buildings.

Systems are installed according to federal, EPA, and territorial guidelines.

Locations of systems shall be provided as an emailed diagram to FM for review and approval. Checked by Site Contact.

Systems shall be maintained in good condition and are secure as to not cause harm.

Systems are maintained according to guidelines.

Inspection by Site Contact. Reports to

FM

USGS observatory data are not impacted by contractor’s services

Non-ferrous/non-magnetic materials and extermination systems are used in the Combo and variations buildings.

Any ferrous material shall be replaced as soon as possible at no cost to the government.

USGS Geomagnetism Program personnel will identify potential disturbances in the data.

Contractor notifies FM prior to service of the Combo/Variations building

Contractor notifies FM at least 48 hours prior to service.

FM receives email from contractor.

Reference:

Federal Wildlife and Endangered species policy (Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office | Species | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service) https://www.fws.gov/office/pacific-islands-fish-and-wildlife/species

(Fig. 1) Site Plan

(Fig. 2) 300-ft Non-magnetic Zone

(Fig. 3) Quarters 1

(Fig. 4) Quarters 2

(Fig. 5) Office Building

(Fig. 6) Shop/Garage

(Fig. 7) Combo/Variations Building

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):

Clause Title Date

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights Nov 2023 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements Jan 2017

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance Oct 2018 (DEVIATION Mar

2026) 52.204-19 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) https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.203-17 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.203-19 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_204_13 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-19 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_209_6 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_209_10

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services Oct 2025

(DEVIATION Mar 2026)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small BusinessSet-Aside Nov 2020 (DEVIATION Jan 2026) (15 U.S.C.

644) 52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Representation Jan 2025

(DEVIATION JAN

2026) (15 U.S.C.

632(a)(2)) 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule Sept 2021

(DEVIATION Jan 2026)

52.222-3 Convict Labor Jun 2003

52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies Jan 2025 (DEVIATION May

2026) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities Jun 2020

(DEVIATION May 2026)

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans Jun 2020 (DEVIATION May

2026) 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act Dec 2010

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards Aug 2018 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price

Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) Aug 2018

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons Oct 2025 (DEVIATION May

2026) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 Jan 2022

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706

Jan 2022 52.223-23 Sustainable Products May 2024

(DEVIATION May 2026)

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving May 2024

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management Oct 2018

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations Jun 2013

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors Mar 2023 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_212_4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_219_6 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_219_28 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_219_33 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_222_19 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_222_36 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_222_37 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-40 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-41 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-43 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_222_50 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-55 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-62 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_223_23 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.226-8 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.232-33 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.232-39 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.232-40

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 Interior Acquisition Regulation clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

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

(End of clause)

52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 2014)

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

This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits

52.233-1 Disputes May 2014 (DEVIATION May

2026) 52.233-3 Protest after Award Aug 1999

(DEVIATION May 2026)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim Oct 2004 (DEVIATION May

2026) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions DEVIATION Mar http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section5341&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.233-1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_233_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_233_4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_240_91

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days;

provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 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 three (3) years.

(End of clause)

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.

(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 at time of award

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)

GS1101 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE. (JUL 2001)

a) Reports/data items to be provided hereunder shall be delivered in accordance with the following [delivery schedule and] distribution list:

U.S. Geological Survey Denver Acquisition Branch ATTN: Kekila Keuma Email: KKeuma@usgs.gov Telephone: (303) 236-9317

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.

GS 1440 WAGE DETERMINATION APPLICABLE (JUL 2001)

In the performance of this contract, the contractor shall comply with the requirements of U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination Number 2015-5693 dated 5/13/2026. The wage determination is incorporated into this contract as Attachment 1.

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.

mailto:KKeuma@usgs.gov https://www.ipp.gov/ https://www.ipp.gov/

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice [Contracting Officer to edit and include the documentation required under this contract]:

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/current/html/FARMTOC.html or https://www.acquisition.gov/far/

Provisions Title Date

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) 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-

Representation Nov 2015

(DEVIATION May 2026)

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services Sep 2023 (DEVIATION Mar

2026) 52.217-4 Evaluation of Options Exercised at Time of Contract Award Jun 1988

(DEVIATION May 2026)

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options Jul 1990 (DEVIATON May

2026) mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov https://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/FARMTOC.html https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.203-18 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-7 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.209-2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_217_4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_217_5

(End of Provision)

52.204-90 OFFEROR IDENTIFICATION (MAR 2026)

If the Offeror will not have an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (https://www.sam.gov) when submitting its offer, it shall complete paragraphs (c) and (d) of this provision and include its responses with its offer.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code has the meaning provided in the clause at FAR 52.204- 91, Contractor Identification, of this solicitation.

Common parent means that corporate entity that owns or controls an affiliated group of corporations that files its Federal income tax returns on a consolidated basis, and of which the offeror is a member.

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator means a bank account identifier to establish additional System for Award Management records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see part 32) for the same entity.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest-level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees. There may be more than one immediate owner (e.g., joint ventures).

Predecessor means an entity whose assets were acquired by the offeror or another entity (most often through merger or acquisition) and whose affairs are now carried out by the offeror or the other entity under a new name.

Taxpayer Identification Number means the number required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to be used by the offeror to report income tax and other returns. It may be either a Social Security Number or an Employer Identification Number.

Unique entity identifier (UEI) has the meaning provided in the clause at FAR 52.204-91, Contractor Identification, of this solicitation.

(b) Unique entity identifier (UEI).

(1) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “Unique Entity Identifier” followed by the UEI that identifies the Offeror's name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The Offeror shall also enter its EFT indicator, if applicable.

(2) If the Offeror does not have a UEI, it shall go to https://www.sam.gov to obtain one. The Government will independently validate the existence and uniqueness of the Offeror before assigning a UEI.

52.237-1 Site Visit APR 1984

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications DEVIATION Mar https://www.sam.gov/ https://www.sam.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.237-1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_240_90

(c) Taxpayer identification. The Offeror shall provide with its offer the following information that is necessary to comply with debt collection requirements of 31 U.S.C. 7701(c) and 3325(d); reporting requirements of 26 U.S.C. 6041, 6041A, and 6050M; and the implementing IRS regulations:

(1) Taxpayer identification number (TIN)

□ TIN: ______________;

□ TIN has been applied for; or

□ TIN is not required because:

□ Offeror is a nonresident alien, foreign corporation, or foreign partnership that does not have income effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States and does not have an office or place of business or a fiscal paying agent in the United States;

□ Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of a foreign government; or

□ Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of the Federal Government.

(2) Type of organization.

□ Sole proprietorship;

□ Partnership;

□ Corporate entity (not tax-exempt);

□ Corporate entity (tax-exempt);

□ Government entity (Federal, State, or local);

□ Foreign government;

□ International organization per 26 CFR 1.6049-4; or

□ Other.

(3) Common parent.

□ Offeror is not owned or controlled by a common parent as defined in paragraph (a) of this provision; or

□ Name and TIN of common parent:

Name: ______________

TIN: ______________

(4) The TIN provided in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision may be matched with IRS records to verify the accuracy of the Offeror's TIN. The Government may use the TIN to collect and report on any delinquent amounts arising out of the Offeror's relationship with the Government (31 U.S.C. 7701(c)(3)).

(d) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code.

(1) The Offeror shall provide its CAGE code with its offer with its name and location address or otherwise include it prominently in its offer. The CAGE code shall be for that name and location address.

Insert the word “CAGE” before the code. The Offeror may obtain a CAGE code as indicated in the following table.

If the Offeror is… Then…

Located in the United States or its outlying areas

Submit a request to the DLA CAGE Branch via https://cage.dla.mil

Located outside the United States and its outlying areas and its country is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or a sponsored nation

Contact the appropriate National Codification Bureau (https://www.nato.int/structur/ac/135/about/contacts)

Located outside the United States and its outlying areas and its country is not a member of NATO or a sponsored nation

Contact the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) (https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/scage/CageList.aspx)

(2) The Offeror shall provide the CAGE code and legal business name (Do not use a “doing business as” name) for—

(i) Its immediate owner(s), if any;

(ii) Its highest-level owner, if any; and

(iii) Any predecessor(s), or predecessor of an Offeror’s predecessor, that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years.

Owner Type CAGE Code Legal Business Name

Immediate owner

Highest-level owner

Predecessor*

* Predecessor CAGE code may be marked “Unknown.”

https://cage.dla.mil/ https://www.nato.int/structur/ac/135/about/contacts https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/scage/CageList.aspx

(3) If the Offeror has more than one immediate owner (such as a joint venture), give the information for each owner (or joint venture participant). If the Offeror has more than one predecessor, provide information for each predecessor in reverse chronological order.

(End of provision)

52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A

FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (MAY 2026)

(a) 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)

52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The contractor shall be selected according to the following factors in descending order of importance. Suggest putting Factor A and B are of equal importance. Factor A and B are of greater importance than Factor C Price. The following non-price/cost factors shall be used to evaluate offers. Factor (A) is Pass or Fail for technical acceptability. If Factor (A) is Pass, meaning technically acceptable, then the evaluation will continue to evaluate Factors (B), and (C) which are in descending order of importance. If Factor (A) is Fail, then the offer is technically unacceptable; and no further evaluation will be made:

FACTOR A: Technical Capabilities and Key Qualifications

Contractor must be certified and established in the required design field disciplines (e.g., extermination, pest control). Offerors must provide a narrative, not to exceed two pages, clearly describing their capabilities and experience to perform the work described in the project’s Work Statement.

FACTOR B: Past Performance

Sellers shall submit not less than two references and no more than five for services performed during the past three years. Each reference shall show performance in those areas related to this project’s work statement. Each reference shall include: the company or agency name, address, contract or order number, point(s) of contract phone number and email address(es). References provided may be contacted by the Government. Their statements will be used in the evaluation of the offeror’s quotation and experience. In addition, any information obtained by the Government from references outside of the offeror’s quotation may also be used, in a similar manner, in the technical evaluation of the offeror’s quotation to the extent appropriate. Past performance information provided by references, from Government records, or from other than the sources identified by the offeror may be used in the evaluation under any or all applicable evaluation factors.

In addition to the foregoing, CPARS.gov will be used as a source of past performance information in the source selection process, in addition to any other past performance information required under this solicitation. All past performance information will be used for both the responsibility determination and the best value decision.

FACTOR C: Price

The Government will evaluate the price quote for completeness and reasonableness in relation to the RFQ requirements.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

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

(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.

HUBZone small business concern means a small business concern that meets the requirements described in 13 CFR 126.200, is certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and designated by SBA as a HUBZone small business concern in the Small Business Search (SBS) ( 13 CFR 126.103).

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/section-126.200 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/section-126.103

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program means an SDVOSB concern that is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) as certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with 13 CFR 128.300.

Small business concern—

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (b) of this provision.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

Small disadvantaged business concern means a small business concern that-

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by one or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States, and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13 CFR 124.106) by individuals who meet the criteria in paragraph (1) of this definition.

Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127) 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 the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300.

(b)

(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 561710 – Exterminating and Pest Control Services.

(2) The small business size standard is less than $17.5 million in receipts.

(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 (i.e., nonmanufacturer), is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, 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.

(c) Representations.

(1) The offeror represents as part of its offer that—

(i) it □ is, □ is not a small business concern; or

(ii) It □ is, □ is not a small business joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.103(h) and 13 CFR 125.8(a) and (b). [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(2) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it □ is, □ is not a women-owned small disadvantage business concern.

(3) Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(4) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(5) SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror is certified as a SDVOSB concern]. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402.

[ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture:__.]

(6) HUBZone joint venture eligible under the HUBZone Program. [Complete only if the offeror is a HUBZone small business concern.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that it □ is, □ is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c). [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture must be certified as a HUBZone concern.

(d) Notice. Under 15 U.S.C. 645(d), any person who misrepresents a firm’s status as a business concern that is small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned small, economically disadvantaged women-owned small, or women-owned small eligible under the WOSB Program in order to obtain a contract to be awarded under the preference programs established pursuant to section 8, 9, 15, 31, and 36 of the Small Business Act or any other provision of Federal law that specifically references section 8(d) for a definition of program eligibility, will be—

(1) Punished by imposition of fine, imprisonment, or both;

(2) Subject to administrative remedies, including suspension and debarment; and

(3) Ineligible for participation in programs conducted under the authority of the Act.

(End of provision)

GS2109 SCHEDULED SITE TOUR (JUL 2001)

The provision FAR 52.237-1, Site Visit, provides that the contractor will not be entitled to an increase in the contract price for conditions affecting performance which were ascertainable from a reasonably thorough inspection of the site. In view of this, a tour of the site has been scheduled and will meet at the below time and place.

Date: August 25, 2026

Time: 9:00am – 12:00am Local Time

Location: USGS Guam Magnetic Observatory 1692 Kayen Medidan Lenao Dededo, Guam 96929

Firms interested in attending the tour shall email the Contract Specialist, Kekila Keuma, Kekila_Keuma@ios.doi.gov and Site Visit POC, Karen Courtot, WhatsApp # 808-987-3941 by 1200 MD on the workday prior to the scheduled tour. The email shall include the Firm’s Name and the name, phone number and email address of each tour attendee.

Attendees shall be prepared to present a government-issued picture identification such as a state driver’s license to access the facility and attend the tour.

No additional, subsequent site visits will be arranged. All questions must be submitted to the Contract Specialist Kekila Keuma, Kekila_Keuma@ios.doi.gov. No answers will be given at the site visit. Questions must be asked prior to August 27, 2026.

(End of provision)

BASIS FOR AWARD

The award of this requirement shall be made using the policies in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation, and award prescribed in FAR Part…