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Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for professional services of a Data Scientist to support National Land Cover Database

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation number is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) 140G0321Q0218.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06 dated 07/12/2021.

Set aside for Small Business. NAICS: 541360 – Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services, $16.5

Place of Performance: At Contractor’s Facility.

Period of Performance: Date of award – 6 months. Approximately 9/20/2021 – 03/31/2022.

Attached Pages:

Statement of Work, 2 pages.

889 Certification Document, 2 pages.

The listed Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference.

All FAR Clauses may be viewed in full text via the Internet at http://acquisition.gov; Federal Acquisition Regulation Table of Contents.

This solicitation incorporates, by reference FAR 52.204-07 (October 2018), 52.204-13 (October 2018), 52.204-25 (August 2020), 52.212-1 (July 2021), 52.212-3 (February 2021), 52.212-4 (October 2018), 52.212-5 (July 2021) and 52.232-40 (December 2013).

52.212-2 -- EVALUATION -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(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 following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Trade Off Factors: Price and Experience

Contractor shall provide information to support the following minimum technical skills and experience:

(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 following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

1) technical quote to demonstrate understanding of the requirement

2) firm, fixed price quote

3) list of work experience, skills and expertise - evidence of published work using google earth engine (GEE). contractor shall include links to published work or references to past project leaders.

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Pursuant to FAR Clause 52.212-5 the following clauses are hereby incorporated by reference:

52.219-6, Notice of Small Business Set-Aside (March 2020) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (JULY 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2);

52.222-03, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755);

52.222-21, Prohibition Against Segregated Facilities (APR 2015);

52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246);

52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793);

52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MARCH 2015);

52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513);

52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (JUL 2013);

52.000S-5079 TECHNICAL LIAISON – TECHNICAL DIRECTION (OCT 1997)

(a) 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:

Name: TBD at award Telephone Number:

Email:

(e) Only the Contracting Officer may designate a different Technical Liaison.

ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS – INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM

(IPP) (APRIL 2013)

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: Invoice Only

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The

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Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) 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 ippgroup@bos.frb.org 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.

GS0199 PREVENTION OF MALICIOUS CODE (June 2018)

(a) Definitions Malicious code is a computer code developed for the purpose of causing some form of intentional damage to computer systems or networks. Malicious code may be a complete program or code imbedded in software programs that appear to provide useful functions. The term includes computer viruses and other destructive programs, such as "Trojan Horses" and network "worms." (b) The contractor must have in place an anti-virus procedure to ensure that media supplied is uncontaminated by malicious code. (c) The contractor is required to scan all delivered software to insure it is free of malicious code prior to its installation or operation on USGS-owned computers or contractor-owned computers connected to USGS computer systems or networks. Contractors using diagnostics software disks or connecting to a non-USGS computer while performing repairs or upgrades to a USGS computer will scan the serviced computer's drive(s) to insure they are free of malicious code upon completion of the service call, or prior to return of serviced equipment, if servicing is performed off-site.

UNILATERAL DEOBLIGATION

The contractor shall submit all invoices under this award no later than ninety (90) calendar days after the period of performance has expired, unless a request for extension has been submitted to, and granted by, the Contracting Officer. After 120 calendar days have passed after the expiration of the period of performance, the Contracting Officer reserves the right to issue a unilateral modification deobligating any unexpended funds, and to initiate closeout procedures.

Questions are due in writing to cjfejarang@usgs.gov by Monday, September 13, 2021 at 12:00pm.

Responses are due to the Contracting Officer’s email address at cjfejarang@usgs.gov by Friday, September 17, 2021 at 12:00pm PT.

PERFORMANCE BASED STATEMENT OF WORK

National Land Cover Database – Impervious Lands Cover

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

A. Introduction:

The United States Geological Survey (USGS), Western Geographic Science Center (WGSC), has a requirement for work to be performed by a Data Scientist. The USGS project, National Land Cover

Database (NLCD), is leveraging improvements in image processing capabilities to advance understanding of changes to impervious surfaces over time. The current objective of the project is to investigate new automated processes for mapping impervious surfaces that would reduce the amount of manual editing and post‐processing required to generate NLCD impervious layers. The NLCD team is interested in testing a high‐performance cloud‐computing environment (Google Earth Engine) to map extent and change in impervious surfaces across the conterminous United States from 2001 to present.

B. Background:

As of June 2021, NLCD is preparing to release its suite of 2019 land cover products, including a 2019 impervious layer. As in previous versions of NLCD, the final product required considerable hand editing, thus NLCD is exploring less laborious methods for mapping impervious lands in future data releases.

USGS PO# 140G0319P0134 was awarded to fulfill a set of 6 tasks, one of which was associated with mapping developed lands in California annually at a high spatial resolution. By building upon this work, NLCD aims to identify methods for extending parts of this model to the national impervious mapping effort. This work may also help NLCD identify ways to map impervious surfaces more frequently.

II. WORK REQUIREMENTS

A. Technical Requirements:

This SOW proposes to extend complementary work related to past contracts (PO# 140G0319P0134), specifically aiming to refine impervious models and expand developed mapping to cover new dates and a larger geographic area. The goal of extending impervious mapping to new dates and new locations is centered on NLCD’s core mission of mapping land cover across the conterminous United States every 2‐ 3 years. New methods are regularly tested to improve the efficiency and accuracy of core NLCD products.

Specific requirements:

The successful candidate will have a strong background in remote sensing, with experience in Google Earth Engine using remotely‐sensed imagery to create land cover classifications. The candidate will also have experience evaluating the accuracy of land cover products against reference datasets. The successful candidate will have strong programming skills, including proficiency with Python, R and

Google Earth Engine (GEE). Candidate is required to have proficiency with GIS and image processing software ArcGIS.

B. Deliverables.

i. NLCD seeks the completion of one new task by March 31, 2022, or within 6 months of the contract date. Payment will be approved upon acceptance of Deliverables.

Task 1: To be completed by December 30, 2021. Previous PO# 140G0319P0134 involved mapping impervious/developed lands annually for the state of California for 1985‐2016. The NLCD team will requires the vendor to document the past process, implement the impervious mapping process for 2011, 2016, 2019, and 2021 over a series of 10 test Landsat scenes distributed across the United States, and chronicle the advantages and disadvantages of the approach in the different locations. Unique parameters will be developed and documented where needed to improve regional impervious model performance. Finally, the incumbent will craft a brief workplan to convey the challenges of moving the mapping effort to the entire United States. Performance Metrics: Documentation of the developed land cover mapping effort, the delivery of the GEE code blocks for each region/scene, impervious maps for each site for the four map dates, and an accuracy assessment for all 10 test sites.

III. SUPPORTING INFORMATION

1. Period of Performance: Approximately 6 months from date of award.

2. . Place of Performance: Contractor’s own facility. Contractor will not require access to USGS IT systems.

3. Format of the Deliverables are to be received in GEE scripts, methods summary document, raster image files, excel files /databases.

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES

OR EQUIPMENT (OCT 2020)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or

Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and

Certifications-Commercial Items. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub.

L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub.

L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management

(SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It will, will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in theperformance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds

"will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—

It does, does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, orservice that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment— https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_25 https://www.sam.gov/

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as

OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as

OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT or SERVICES-REPRESENATION (OCT 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, "covered telecommunications equipment or services" and

"reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain

Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management

(SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(c) (1) Representation. The Offeror represents that it does, does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that

NAME (Please Print) SIGNATURE DATE it does, does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.