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STATEMENT OF WORK

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

A. Introduction

The Pacific walrus (Odobenus rosmarus divergens) is an ice-associated pinniped that ranges over continental shelf waters in the Bering and Chukchi Seas. Sea ice provides habitat for numerous Pacific walrus life history events, and it provides a platform for walruses to rest between foraging bouts. Sea ice loss could impact the Pacific walrus population via reduced survival and reproductive rates. Thus, sea ice loss could result in a significant decline in Pacific walrus abundance by the end of the century.

Estimating abundance and demographic rates of the Pacific walrus population is logistically and scientifically challenging. In 2026, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will conduct a joint research expedition in the Chukchi Sea in June. The purpose of the research expedition is to collect skin biopsies for genetic mark-recapture and age structure data for population modeling. The

Chukchi Sea is a vast and remote area. Thus, we require information on the distribution and location of Pacific walrus groups during the research expedition to direct ship operations.

B. Background

USGS and USFWS conducted a joint expedition for walrus research in the Bering and

Chukchi Seas in 2023 and 2025. A vendor successfully provided reconnaissance for these expeditions to USGS staff.

C. Scope

The general purpose of this request is to acquire point locations for walrus aggregations in the northern Bering and Chukchi seas for a research expedition that will be conducted in June of 2026.

II. WORK REQUIREMENTS

A. Technical Requirements

1. We require a minimum of 0 and maximum of 3 reconnaissance operations from June

4 to June 28, 2026. Operations will follow the marginal ice zone. We anticipate distances from shore to obtain this information will not exceed 250 nautical miles.

The information on walrus distribution and locations will be verbally communicated via satellite phone to the vessel. After each survey, data collected will be provided in the electronic format(s) agreed upon by all parties involved, including a) point locations for all walrus aggregations), b) the approximate number of walruses at each point, and 3) the area searched to obtain the point locations. We are requesting a

140G0326Q0102 Page 5 of 8 quote from the vendor for 0 reconnaissance operations if weather or sea ice conditions preclude any USGS/USFWS joint expedition operations. Quotes should include line items for 0, 1, 2, and 3 reconnaissance operations.

2. Criteria for acceptance of Product or Service:

Point locations for walrus aggregations and the estimated number of walruses at each point will be verbally communicated during the survey activity or as soon as possible after the survey has completed. After each survey, the surveyors will provide the following in electronic format(s) agreed upon by all parties involved: a) point locations for all walrus aggregations, b) the approximate number of walruses at each point, and 3) the area searched to obtain the point locations.

B. Deliverables

1. The vendor will conduct 0, 1, 2, or 3 surveys between June 4, 2026, and June

28, 2026 (inclusive). The vendor will verbally provide point locations and estimate number(s) of walruses to USGS crew as soon as possible. After each survey, the vendor will provide the following in electronic format(s) agreed upon by all parties: a) point locations for all walrus aggregations, b) the approximate number of walruses at each point and 3) the area searched to obtain the point locations. In the event weather or sea ice conditions preclude any

USGS/USFWS joint expedition operations, resulting in 0 reconnaissance operations, no deliverables would be required.

III. SUPPORTING INFORMATION

A. Place of Performance: Nome, AK; Kotzebue, AK; or Utqiagvik, AK

B. Period of Performance: June 4, 2026, to June 28, 2026

C. Government Furnished Property (GFP): None

D. Special Considerations

1. The vendor must meet all legal requirements to conduct the appropriate survey operations.

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COMMERCIAL CLAUSES AND 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-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide

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 Items (Sep 2023)

52.219-1 - Small Business Program Representations (Feb 2024) [Deviation Mar 2026]

52.222-18 - Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products (Feb 2021) [Deviation May

2026]

52.240-90 - Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Deviation Mar 2026)

52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items (November 2021) [Deviation Mar 2026]

(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. The contract award will be based upon the following non-price or cost-related evaluation factors: Technical Capability, Experience, Past Performance, and Price, with experience, past performance and technical capability being SIGNIFICANTLY MORE important than price.

(1) Technical Capability – In order to be technically acceptable, offerors must submit sufficient documentation, demonstrating their ability to meet or exceed all requirements outlined in the Statement of Work. The Government reserves the right to award without discussion. In evaluating capability, we will review your work plan and consider such things as availability of equipment and personnel, availability to work and to meet the overall project timeline, contingency planning, etc.

(2) Recent and relevant experience will be evaluated with preference given to work with federal agencies. Examples are resumes, published works, etc.

(3) Past Performance – relevance and recent. Offerors shall provide at least two (2) references for prior similar services performed by the offeror in the past four (4) years, including contract number (if applicable), name of contact, phone number and/or email address. A description of the prior service must be provided and shall be in sufficient detail as to demonstrate the offeror’s experience.

It is the prospective contractor’s responsibility to submit sufficient information to allow a meaningful evaluation in each of these areas. Failure to do so will negatively impact our evaluation of your quotation.

We will select for award the prospective contractor whose quotation conforming to this solicitation will be most advantageous to the USGS.

52.252-02 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (February 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): https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide

52.203-17 - Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023)

52.204-13 - System for Award Management-Maintenance (Nov 2021) [Deviation Mar 2026] https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide

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52.204-10 - Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) [Deviation Mar

2026]

52.204-19 - Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) [Deviation Mar 2026]

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 Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023) [Deviation

Mar 2026]

52.219-6 - Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) [Deviation Jan 2026]

52.219-28 - Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Mar 2025) [Deviation Jan 2026]

52.222-3 - Convict Labor (Jun 2003) [Deviation May 2026]

52.222-36 - Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) [Deviation May 2026]

52.222-50 - Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2025) [Deviation May 2026]

52.223-2 - Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (May 2024) [Deviation May

2026]

52.223-23 - Sustainable Products and Services (May 2024) [Deviation May 2026]

52.226-8 - Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) [Deviation Mar

2026]

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

52.232-40 - Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023)

52.233-3 - Protest after Award (Aug 1996)

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

52.240-91 - Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Deviation Mar 2026)

Electronic Invoice and Payment Instructions – 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: None.

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 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

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.

GS0231 Technical liaison – Technical Clarification (Dec 2024)

a) The performance required herein shall be subject to the technical clarification of the Technical Liaison (TL) as identified below. As used herein, "technical clarification" is defined as communication to help the contractor fully understand the requirements.

(b) The Technical Liaison is not delegated any Contracting Officer’s Representative responsibilities.

(c) The Technical Liaison may not modify the requirements in any way. All modifications must be authorized by the

Contracting Officer.

(d) The contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, if they believe the Technical Liaison is directing work outside the requirements of this contract. The contractor may not be reimbursed for any work

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(e) The Technical Liaison assigned for this contract is: TBD

US Geological Survey, Alasaka Science Center

4210 University Drive

Anchorage, AK 99508

(f) Only the Contracting Officer may designate a new Technical Liaison.

GS 1131 Unilateral Deobligation (May 2013)

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