Sol_140L1226Q0018.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

b. TELEPHONE

AREA CODE

NUMBER

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6/1995)

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition not usable

8. TO:

b. COMPANYa. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

7. DELIVERY

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NUMBER

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

PAGE OF PAGES

1. REQUEST NUMBER 2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

c. CITY

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS)

35126 McMurtrey AVE

BLM CA-STATE OFC BUS SVC BR (CA944)

2800 COTTAGE WAY, SUITE W-1834

SACRAMENTO CA 95825

0044042525140L1226Q0018

Branden Bayze bba yze-@blm.gov

BLM-CA BAKERSFIELD FIELD OFFICE

93308-6837

05/27/2026

06/05/2026 1800 PD

08/31/2026

BAKERSFIELD

CA

All responses to this notice must be In

Accordance With (IAW) the attached

Solicitation, Contract Clauses, Performance Work

Statement, Provisions, Terms, and

Conditions.

Carrizo Plain Rock Art Assessment and

Condition Appraisal Post Madre Fire for the Bakersfield Field Office to perform all tasks in accordance with attached Performance Work Statement

(PWS) and wage determination.

Period of Performance: 06/08/2026 to

06/07/2027

Continued...

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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

140L1226Q0018

00010 Carrizo Plain Rock Art Assessment and

Condition Appraisal Post Madre Fire in accordance with attached Performance Work Statement

(PWS) and wage determination.

Product/Service Code: B503

Product/Service Description: SPECIAL

STUDIES/ANALYSIS-

ARCHEOLOGICAL/PALEONTOLOGICAL

U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Request for Quotation (RFQ) 140L1226Q0018

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INDEX

SECTION 1 - STANDARD FORM 18

SECTION 2 - CLAUSES

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

SECTION 3 - ATTACHMENT(S) TABLE

SECTION 4 - PROVISIONS

PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

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SECTION 1 - STANDARD FORM 18

See above Standard Form (SF) 18 (Pages 1-2)

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INFORMATION TO PROSPECTIVE OFFERORS

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Surprise Valley Field Station in Cedarville, CA, has a requirement for Carrizo Plain Rock Art Assessment and Condition Appraisal Post Madre Fire services in San Luis Obispo, CA in accordance with the attached Request for Quotation (RFQ) 140L1226Q0015 and its attachments.

This is a Request for Quotation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. Firm, fixed-price quotes are requested under Request for Quotation (RFQ) Solicitation number 140L1226Q0018.

This RFQ encompasses both Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO, FAR Overhaul - FAR Part Deviation Guidance | Acquisition.GOV) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR, FAR | Acquisition.GOV). The RFO regulations are in accordance with when the Department of Interior adopted them. Any regulations that are not referred to as RFO are still in accordance with the FAR. The purpose of the RFO is to amend the FAR to ensure that it contains only provisions that are required by statute or that are otherwise necessary to support simplicity and usability, strengthen the efficacy of the procurement system, or protect economic or national security interests (E.O. 14275).

This document incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through Federal Acquisition Regulations 2026-01.

This solicitation is set-aside for small business under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541620 (Environmental Consulting). The Small Business Annual Receipts for the preceding three (3) fiscal years does not exceed $19 Million.

Question Due Date: Questions will be only accepted via e-mail by 06/01/2026, 6:00 PM P.T.

Quotations Due Date: Quotes will be only accepted via e-mail at Branden_Bayze@ios.doi.gov no later than close of business 06/05/2026, 6:00 PM P.T.

Offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) database found at https://www.sam.gov.

The overall quote shall consist of a completed Standard Form 18, completed Pricing Schedule, and a detailed work plan and schedule that demonstrates the capability to meet the technical aptitude of the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

To expedite the handling of your quotation, please check the following items:

❏ Is the unit price legible?

❏ Is the extended price correct?

❏ Have you initialed any changes or erasures?

❏ Have you fill out the fill in clauses/provisions?

❏ Have you completed SF18 with company information and signed SF18?

❏ Is your Unique Entity Identification (UEI) included in the technical evaluation?

SUBMIT ONLY REQUESTED ITEMS NOT THE ENTIRE SOLICITATION

https://www.sam.gov/

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SECTION 2 - CLAUSES

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

DOI-AAAP-0028 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System DEC 2015

FAR 42.1502 directs all Federal agencies to collect past performance information on contracts. The Department of the Interior (DOI) has implemented the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to comply with this regulation. One or more past performance evaluations will be conducted in order to record your contract performance as required by FAR 42.15.

2) The past performance evaluation process is a totally paperless process using CPARS. CPARS is a web-based system that allows for electronic processing of the performance evaluation report. Once the report is processed, it is available in the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) for Government use in evaluating past performance as part of a source selection action.

3) We request that you furnish the Contracting Officer (CO) with the name, position title, phone number, and email address for each person designated to have access to your firm's past performance evaluation(s) for the contract no later than 30 days after award. Each person granted access will have the ability to provide comments in the Contractor portion of the report and state whether or not the Contractor agrees with the evaluation, before returning the report to the Assessing Official (AO). Information in the report must be protected as source selection sensitive information not releasable to the public.

4) When your Contractor Representative(s) are registered in CPARS, they will receive an automatically generated email with detailed login instructions. Further details, systems requirements, and training information for CPARS is available at https://www.cpars.gov/.

5) Within 60 days after the end of a performance period, the AO will complete an interim or final past performance evaluation, and the report will be accessible at https://www.cpars.gov/.

a) Contractor Representatives may then provide comments in response to the evaluation, or return the evaluation without comment.

b) Your comments should focus on objective facts in the AO's narrative and should a) provide your views on the causes and ramifications of the assessed performance.

c) All information provided should be reviewed for accuracy prior to submission.

d) If you elect not to provide comments, please acknowledge receipt of the evaluation by indicating "No comment" in the space provided, and then selecting “Accept the Ratings and Close the Evaluation”.

e) Your response is due within 60 calendar days after receipt of the CPAR. On day 15, the evaluation will become available in PPIRS-RC marked as “Pending” with or without comments and whether or not it has been closed.

f) If you do not sign and submit the CPAR within 60 days, it will automatically be returned to the Government and will be annotated: "The report was delivered/received by the contractor on (date). The contractor neither signed nor offered comment in response to this assessment."

The following guidelines apply concerning your use of the past performance evaluation:

Protect the evaluation as source selection information. After review, transmit the evaluation by completing and submitting the form through CPARS. If for some reason you are unable to view and/or submit the form through CPARS, contact the CO for instructions.

Strictly control access to the evaluation within your organization. Ensure the evaluation is never released to persons or entities outside of your control.

Prohibit the use of or reference to evaluation data for advertising, promotional material, pre-award surveys, responsibility determinations, production readiness reviews, or other similar purposes.

If you wish to discuss a past performance evaluation, you should request a meeting in writing to the CO no later than seven days following your receipt of the evaluation. The meeting will be held in person or via telephone or other means during your 60-day review period.

A copy of the completed past performance evaluation will be available in CPARS for your viewing and for Government use supporting source selection actions after it has been finalized.

(End of Clause)

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DOI-AAAP-0028 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (February 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 [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)

1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations - (Sep 2011)

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

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

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

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

2. Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(End of Local Clause)

Local Internet Payment Platform (IPP) Hotline

To check payment status, contact the Payment Hotline at 877-480-9724 or 303-236-2850. You will need to leave a message with the following information:

1. Company Name

2. Contract Number

3. Invoice Number

4. Invoice Amount

5. A brief description of why you are calling.

6. Your contact information

If you do not receive a callback from the Payment Hotline within 72 hours, please contact the Contract Officer with the day and time you contacted the Payment Hotline.

Government Point of Contact

Branden Bayze Branden_Bayze@ios.doi.gov Contracting Officer

(End of Local 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 of the expiration of the contract the option.

(End of clause)

RFO 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (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.

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(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)

52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Sustainable product means—

(1) A product that contains recovered material designated by the EPA under the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (42 U.S.C.

6962) (40 CFR part 247) ( https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program#products).

(2) An energy-efficient product or low standby power device (42 U.S.C. 8259b) (10 CFR part 436, subpart C) ( https://www.energy.gov/eere/femp/search-energy-efficient-products, https://www.energystar.gov/products?s=mega, and https://www.energy.gov/femp/low-standby-power-product-list).

(3) A biobased product that meets the content requirements of the USDA under the BioPreferred® program (7 U.S.C. 8102) (7 CFR Part 4270) ( https://www.biopreferred.gov/).

(4) A substance identified in the EPA’s Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program as a safe alternative to an ozone-depleting substance (42 U.S.C. 7671l) (40 CFR part 82, subpart G) ( https://www.epa.gov/snap/unacceptable-and-acceptable-substitutes-tables).

(b) Requirements. The Government has identified in the statement of work or elsewhere in the contract the sustainable products that are required during the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall ensure that it provides sustainable products as required by this contract, when the products are—

(1) Delivered to the Government;

(2) Furnished for use by the Government;

(3) Incorporated into the construction of a public building or public work; or

(c) Furnished for use in performing services under this contract, where the cost of the products is a direct cost to this contract.

(End of clause)

52.252-2 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/browse/index/far

(End of clause)

52.252-2 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/browse/index/far

(End of clause) https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program#products https://www.energy.gov/eere/femp/search-energy-efficient-products https://www.energystar.gov/products?s=mega https://www.energy.gov/femp/low-standby-power-product-list https://www.biopreferred.gov/ https://www.epa.gov/snap/unacceptable-and-acceptable-substitutes-tables https://www.epa.gov/snap/unacceptable-and-acceptable-substitutes-tables https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

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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 Department of Interior Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DIARS) (48 CFR

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

(End of clause)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

FAR 52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT

TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS

NOV 2023

FAR 52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY

AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS

JAN 2017

RFO 52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT

AWARDS

MAR 2026

RFO 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE MAR 2026

FAR 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS

DEC 2014

FAR 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GONVERMENT’S INTEREST WITH SUBCONTRACTING

WITH CONTRACOTRS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, PROPOSED FOR

DEBARMENT OR VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED

JAN 2025

FAR 52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC

CORPORATIONS

NOV 2015

RFO 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS –COMMERCIAL ITEMS MAR 2026

RFO 52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE JAN 2026

RFO 52.219-28 POST AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM RE-RESPENTATION JAN 2026

FAR 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR JUN 2003

FAR 52.222-19 CHILD LABOR-COOPORATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES MAR 2026

FAR 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES JAN 2020

FAR 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR

RELATIONS ACT

DEC 2010

RFO 52.222-41 SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS MAY 2026

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

RFO 52.222-43 FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT AND SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR

STANDARDS-PRICE ADJUSTMENT (MULTIPLE YEAR AND OPTION

CONTRACTS)

MAY 2026

FAR 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS NOV 2021

RFO 52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATIONS MAY 2026

RFO 52.222-62 PAID SICK LEAVE UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13706 MAY 2026

FAR 52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE

DRIVING

MAY 2024

FAR 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER-SYSTEM FOR AWARD

MANAGEMENT

OCT 2018

FAR 52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS JUN 2013

FAR 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS

SUBCONTRACTORS

MAR 2023

FAR 52.233-1 DISPUTES MAY 2014

FAR 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD AUG 1996

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FAR 52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM OCT 2004

FAR 52.242-5 PAYMENT TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS JAN 2017

FAR 52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

JAN 2025

(DEV FEB

2025)

SECTION 3 - ATTACHMENT(S) TABLE

Number Description # of Pages 1 B08 Attachment 1 PWS BKFO Madre Pictograph Assessment 13 2 B03 Attachment 2 Wage Det 2015-5643 Rev26 7

************END OF ATTACHMENTS************

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SECTION 4 - PROVISIONS

PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

RFO 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAR 2026)

(a) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. As a minimum, offers shall include—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The name, address, telephone number of the Offeror;

(3) The Offeror’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and, if applicable, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator;

(4) Information necessary to evaluate the factors contained in the provision at 52.212-2 or as described in the solicitation;

(5) Responses to provisions that require Offeror completion of information, representations, and certifications (other than those collected via the System for Award Management (SAM)); and

(6) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and any solicitation amendments.

(b) Period for acceptance of offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(c) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers and any modifications or revisions to the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation.

(2) Any offer, modification, or revision received after the time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition. However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer that makes its terms more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(4) Offerors may withdraw their offers by written notice to the Government received at any time before award.

(d) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the Offeror’s initial offer should contain the Offeror’s best terms. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(e) Debriefings. If a postaward debriefing is given to requesting Offerors, the Government will disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency’s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed Offeror’s offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful Offeror and the debriefed Offeror and past performance information on the debriefed Offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all Offerors when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award.

(5) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful Offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed Offeror as to whether the agency followed source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities.

(End of provision)

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RFO 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAR 2026)

(a) Evaluation factors. The Government will award a contract to the offeror responsible whose conforming offer is most advantageous to the Government based on the following evaluation factors:

1. Technical Capability

The Government will assess how well the offeror’s proposed methods, tools, and expertise demonstrate the ability to successfully perform Tasks 1–3 as defined in the PWS. Technical capability is evaluated holistically, with emphasis on demonstrated understanding and feasibility—not length of proposal.

Examples of what demonstrates strong Technical Capability include:

• Rock Art Documentation Methods:

o Describing a non-invasive photographic workflow for recording pictographs without physical contact with painted panels.

o Showing procedures for producing ≥20-megapixel high-resolution image sets suitable for direct comparison with pre-fire baseline imagery.

o Demonstrating a panel-based naming and metadata system that allows precise cross-reference to BLM’s pre-fire records.

• Condition Assessment Approach:

o Explaining how the offeror will assess conditions such as flaking, granular disintegration, dust, salts, biological impacts, mechanical damage, and fire-related effects in a manner consistent with previously conducted site assessments.

o Using established methods from recognized rock art conservation standards or previous BLM projects—without introducing destructive sampling.

o Showing familiarity with both chemical and physical indicators of deterioration specific to sandstone, shale, or other CPNM lithologies.

• PWS Alignment and Site Logistics:

o Demonstrating understanding of CPNM access restrictions (locked gates, 4x4 use, road conditions, weather delays).

o Providing a realistic plan for working within ½ hour after sunrise to ½ hour before sunset, fire-season limitations, and remote operating conditions.

• Data Management and Deliverables:

o Describing how final reports, GIS deliverables, and site forms will comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards, CA-OHP standards, and ARMR formats.

o Showing a replicable workflow for correlating field data with BLM-provided GIS shapefiles and pre-fire datasets.

• Work Sequencing:

o Presenting a clear field-to-report pipeline that meets the PWS-required timeline: draft report by 60 days, comment incorporation within 14 days, and final completion within 1 year.

These examples are not mandatory elements but illustrate the types of details that effectively demonstrate capability under FAR Part 12.203.

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2. Past Performance

The Government will evaluate recent and relevant past performance on similar cultural resource, archaeological, or rock art conservation contracts. The Government may contact references or review public information. Emphasis will be on quality, timeliness, and compliance with prior agency standards.

3. Price

Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness. Award is not required to go to the lowest-priced offeror; price is considered together with Technical Capability and Past Performance to determine which offer is overall most advantageous.

(b) Basis for Award

The Government will consider the three factors together and select the offer providing the greatest overall value. No scoring, formal comparative weighting, or competitive range is required under the streamlined evaluation process in the FAR Part 12 overhaul.

In the event of a tie, the Contracting Officer has the discretion to determine how the tie will be resolved. The Contracting Officer may assess which quote is more advantageous to the Government or may apply the guidance provided in FAR 14 and 15.

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FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 1984) The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

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FAR 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

As required by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 ( 7 U.S.C. 8101(4)) and the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 7 U.S.C.

8102(a)(2)(F)), the offeror certifies, by signing this offer, that biobased products (within categories of products listed by the United States Department of Agriculture at [https://www.biopreferred.gov/resources/categories.html]) to be used or delivered in the performance of the contract, other than biobased products that are not purchased by the offeror as a direct result of this contract, will comply with the applicable specifications or other contractual requirements.

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52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Representation and Disclosures (Dec 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, Covered article, FASCSA order, Intelligence community, National security system, Reasonable inquiry, Sensitive compartmented information, Sensitive compartmented information system, and Source have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition.

(b) Prohibition. Contractors are prohibited from providing or using as part of the performance of the contract any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the prohibition is set out in an applicable Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) order, as described in paragraph (b)(1) of FAR 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition.

(c) Procedures.

(1) The Offeror shall search for the phrase “FASCSA order” in the System for Award Management (SAM)( https://www.sam.gov) for any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if there is an applicable FASCSA order described in paragraph (b)(1) of FAR 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition.

(2) The Offeror shall review the solicitation for any FASCSA orders that are not in SAM, but are effective and do apply to the solicitation and resultant contract (see FAR 4.2303(c)(2)).

(3) FASCSA orders issued after the date of solicitation do not apply unless added by an amendment to the solicitation.

(d) Representation. By submission of this offer, the offeror represents that it has conducted a reasonable inquiry, and that the offeror does not propose to provide or use in response to this solicitation any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the covered article or the source is prohibited by an applicable FASCSA order in effect on the date the solicitation was issued, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (e).

(e) Disclosures. The purpose for this disclosure is so the Government may decide whether to issue a waiver. For any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the covered article or the source is subject to an applicable FASCSA order, and the Offeror is unable to represent compliance, then the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(1) Name of the product or service provided to the Government;

(2) Name of the covered article or source subject to a FASCSA order;

(3) If applicable, name of the vendor, including the Commercial and Government Entity code and unique entity identifier (if known), that supplied the covered article or the product or service to the Offeror;

(4) Brand;

(5) Model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number);

(6) Item description;

(7) Reason why the applicable covered article or the product or service is being provided or used;

(f) Executive agency review of disclosures. The contracting officer will review disclosures provided in paragraph (e) to determine if any waiver may be sought. A contracting officer may choose not to pursue a waiver for covered articles or sources otherwise subject to a FASCSA order and may instead make an award to an offeror that does not require a waiver.

(End of provision) 52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

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52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

As required by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 ( 7 U.S.C. 8101(4)) and the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 7 U.S.C.

8102(a)(2)(F)), the offeror certifies, by signing this offer, that biobased products (within categories of products listed by the United States Department of Agriculture at [https://www.biopreferred.gov/resources/categories.html]) to be used or delivered in the performance of the contract, other than biobased products that are not purchased by the offeror as a direct result of this contract, will comply with the applicable specifications or other contractual requirements.

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PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

FAR 52.203-18 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE

CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR

STATEMENTS- REPRESENTATION

JAN 2017

RFO 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAR 2026

FAR 52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC

CORPORATIONS-REPRESENTATION.

NOV 2015

FAR 52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT

TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL

LAW

FEB 2016

FAR 52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS JUL 1990

RFO 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS

AND CERTIFICATIONS

MAR 2026

DIAR 1452.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST JUL 1996

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