B08_AMENDMENT_02_-_Combined_Synopsis_RFQ_140PS126Q0002_0002.pdf

140PS126Q0002

AMENDMENT 01 (all changes made in red)

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1. Incorporate an (ongoing) Questions & Answers document with questions sent to the government, in writing, and answers provided as of 2/2/2026. More questions/answers may follow up to 1 day prior to the closing date/time.

2. Revise the Statement of Objectives to be commensurate with the answers provided in the Q&A document.

3. Separate CLIN 0010 into two distinct CLINS: 0010 (Trees) and 0020 (Brush). The purpose of the separate CLINS is to ensure the Tree work is done by the 31st of March while the brush work “may” be authorized to extend beyond the 31st deadline, dependent upon weather conditions on-site.

4. Incorporate the following Contract Integrity Statement: The Contracting Officer originally instructed contractors, via the solicitation, that they may voluntarily attend the site at their own leisure. One such contractor did so and happened to run into park personnel who were at the site at the same time. They spoke together, at the site, about generalities of the project, which led to the CO holding a Virtual Site Visit on 1/30/2026. No privileged information was shared between the

Park personnel and the Contractor and it is the CO’s determination that no unfair advantage was offered to said contractor based on the facts available to the CO. Contractors are still welcome to attend the site at their own leisure, however, the government has not nor will ever be setting up any formal “one-on-one” meetings or greetings at the site that are not part of a sanctioned site visit by the CO.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/ SOLICITATION for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. FAR Part 8.4 applies. The National Park Service contemplates award of a firm fixed price contract as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation to the vendor. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation issued as Request for Quotation (RFQ) 140PS126Q0002. A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-

04, Effective 6/11/2025 and the Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation System (DIAR) the most recent FAC number can be found at https://www.acquisition.gov/

The acquisition is in support of Carl Sandburg Home (CARL) Debris Removal caused by hurricane damage.

This procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 115310 Fuels Reduction, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) U.S. Census Bureau, with a size standard of $34M Table of size standards I U.S. Small Business

Administration (sba.gov).

Funds are presently available and are not subject to Annual Appropriations.

The Product Service Code (PSC) is F006 Natural Resource Conservation Product and Service Code Manual |

Acquisition.GOV. The Government anticipates award of one firm fixed price service contract. Award will be made to the responsible respondent pursuant to FAR subpart 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

Point of Contact National Park Service: Cole Johnson, Contracting Officer Cole_Johnson@nps.gov

Place of Performance: Route 209 Corridor and McDade Trail – Mile Markers 13.7 and 20.2 in Pike County PA.

Applicable Wage Determination: WD 2015-4213 Rev. 32 dated 12/3/2025, Site Visit: A formal site visit is not set for this acquisition. Contractors are encouraged to visit the site at their own discretion. Access to the site is generally open to the public, however, when visiting the site, please take a copy of this solicitation document with you so that you may present it to any local NPS personnel, should the site be closed or your presence & purpose questioned.

http://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual mailto:Cole_Johnson@nps.gov

Questions: Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Cole Johnson, via e-mail to Cole_Johnson@nps.gov no later than one day prior to the closing date and time of the solicitation.

Due Date: All quotes shall be submitted for receipt no later than 12:00 pm Eastern, on 5 February 2026, via email to

Cole_Johnson@NPS.Gov.

Award Selection Process:

Per FAR Part 13.106-2(b) evaluation will be conducted using a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable process to include the following factors:

1. Price.

2. Technical: Technical is the factual documentation of the firm's ability to meet the Statement of Work.

Instructions: Contractors shall provide the following with their quote:

The quote shall be submitted via email to Cole_Johnson@NPS.Gov by the due date/time prescribed herein.

1. PRICE. Price shall be provided within the Price Schedule listed below, as a Lump Sum. AMENDMENT: CLIN 0020 has been added. Please provide pricing for both CLIN 0010 (Trees) and 0020 (Brush). The purpose of this change is to separate the Tree work from the brush work in case weather does not permit mowing, prior to the end of the POP.

2. TECHNICAL. The contractor shall provide the following documentation with their quote, to be evaluated for Technical acceptability:

Technical Subfactor 1 – Period of Performance. Provide a draft schedule or written certification that demonstrates that (barring any acts of God or Government-Caused delays) the work will be completed prior to the area’s migratory bat season, starting 4/1/2026.

Technical Subfactor 2 – Geographic Capability. The contractor’s quote must clearly demonstrate and/or explain/certify they are able to work in a geographically challenging and somewhat remote location comprised of steep slopes, bodies of water, and active public roads.

Technical Subfactor 3 – Vehicular Traffic Control. Provide a vehicular traffic control plan detailing how the contractor intends to control the flow of traffic in the area and how the public will be kept safe during operations. The plan shall include particulars detailing how the contractor will control the flow of traffic in the area and keep the general public safe.

Technical data may be provided as an attachment to your quote submission, via email. If the attachments are too large, please attempt to send 2 separate emails then contact the Contracting Officer for additional guidance if 2 emails are not enough.

Evaluation: Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable. The government will organize quotes received in order of lowest priced to highest priced. The government will then conduct evaluations against the Technical Factors prescribed herein.

PRICE. The government will evaluate price based on comparison of competitive quotes with the lowest price being considered the best price. If only one (1) quote is received, the government will conduct Price Analysis to ensure the Price is Fair and Reasonable. The government reserves the right to make an award, without Discussions. AMENDMENT: Evaluation of Price incorporates CLIN 0010 and mailto:Cole_Johnson@nps.gov mailto:Cole_Johnson@NPS.Gov

0020 together as the “total evaluated price” for LPTA evaluation purposes. I.e. the entire quoted price will be evaluated.

TECHNICAL. Each technical subfactor will be evaluated and considered to be either “Technically Acceptable” or “Not Technically

Acceptable.” If any factor is evaluated as “Not Technically Acceptable, the entire quote is determined to be “Not Technically

Acceptable:”

Technical Subfactor 1 – Period of Performance. The contractor’s quote clearly demonstrates that (barring any acts of God or

Government-Caused delays) the work will be completed prior to the area’s migratory bat season, starting 4/1/2026. This can be accomplished via a draft schedule or by written certification that the work will be completed not later than 3/31/2026.

Technical Subfactor 2 – Geographic Capability. The contractor’s quote clearly demonstrates and explains and/or certifies they are able to work in a geographically challenging and somewhat remote location comprised of steep slopes, bodies of water, and active public roads.

Technical Subfactor 3 – Vehicular Traffic Control. The contractor’s quote provides a vehicular traffic control plan detailing how the contractor intends to control the flow of traffic in the area and how the public will be kept safe during operations. The plan includes particulars detailing how the contractor will control the flow of traffic in the area and keep the general public safe.

Basis of Award: The government will make award to the firm whose quote is the lowest priced of all Technically Acceptable quotes.

The following provisions apply:

FAR 52.212-1 I Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services I Sep 2023

FAR 52.212-2 I Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services I Nov 2021

Quotes must be submitted in accordance with and in the order detailed in this section. Failure to submit quotes according to the instructions provided within the solicitation may result in the respondent's quote not being considered for award.

All interested parties shall be registered in the System for Award Management or SAM at time an offer or quotation is submitted https:/Isam.gov/content/home

The offerors shall submit a quote to the Contracting Officer, Cole Johnson, Cole_Johnson@NPS.Gov.

Only electronic quotes submitted directly to the CO, via email, will be accepted.

Offers must submit the following information in its entirety:

a) Checklist for quote submittal:

• Completed Provisions (including 52.204-24, 52.204-26, and others as applicable)

• Price: Price submitted on the Price Schedule below.

• Technical: Includes Draft Schedule and Past Experience data.

• Acknowledgement of any Amendments posted to SAM.Gov as part of this solicitation (if applicable).

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b) Price Schedule:

AMENDMENT

CLIN Supply Price (Lump Sum FFP)

0010 DEWA Tree Removal

0020 DEWA Brush Work

TOTAL

c) Contractor Core Data:

Offerors Name:

Offerors Unique Entity Identifier (UEI):

Offerors POC:

Offerors Phone/Email:

FAR 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 www.acquisition.g

FAR 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements

Jan 2017

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance Oct 2018

FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance Aug 2020

FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications Dec 2014

FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment

Nov 2021

FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations Nov 2015

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and

Commercial Services Nov 2023

FAR 52.232-11 Extras Apr 1984

FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or

Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(Deviation FEB 2025)

Jan 2025

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of

Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab

Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov

2021) (Section 889(a)(l)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-1 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5) 52.232-4 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) ( 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C.

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233- Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions oflaw or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

_ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with Alternate 1 (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 465 .

_ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

_ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of2009 (Jun 2010) (Section

1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

X (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) ( 41 U.S.C. 471 ; this clause does not apply to

CLAUSES SECTION

http://www.acquisition.g/ contracts ofDoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community-see FAR a).

X (5) 52.204-1 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282)

( 31 U.S.C. 6101 not .

_ (6) [Reserved].

_ (7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

_ (8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

X (9) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

_ (10) 52.204-28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide

Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (Dec 2023) ( Pub. L. 115-39 title II).

X (11) (i) 52.204-3 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition. (Dec 2023) ( Pub. L. 115-39 title

II).

_ (ii) Alternate I (Dec 2023) of 52.204-30.

X (12) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (Jan 2025) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 not .

_ (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. 2313).

_ (14) [Reserved].

(15) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Oct 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 657 .

_ (16) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

_ (17) [Reserved]

X (18) (i) 52.219- Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

_ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.

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(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

_ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

_ (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025)( 15 U.S.C. 63 d)(2) and (3)).

(21)

(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2025) ( 15 U.S.C. 63 d)(4)).

_ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of52.219-9.

_ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

(iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

_ (v) Alternate IV (Jan 2025) of 52.219-9.

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(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

_ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-13.

_ (23) 52.219-1 Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

_ (24) 52.219-1 Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

_ (25) 52.219-27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business

(SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (Feb 2024) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

X (26) (i) 52.219-28, Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jan 2025) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

_ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-28.

_ (27) 52.219-2 Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small

Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

_ (28) 52.219-3 Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

_ (29) 52.219-3 Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 64

X (30) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(a)(l 7)).

X 3 I) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O. I I 755).

X 32) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2025)( E.O. 1312

_ (33) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

_(34)

(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

_ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

_(35)

(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 421

_ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35.

X (36) (i) 52.222-3 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793).

_ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36.

_ (37) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 421 .

_ (38) 52.222-4 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

X (39) (i) 52.222-5 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

_ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

_ (40) 52.222-5 Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2025) ( Executive Order 1298 . (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in

FAR 22.1803.)

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(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (

42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

_ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

_ (42) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C.

et seq.).

_ (43) 52.223-1 Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (May 2024) ( 42

U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

_ (44) 52.223-2 Aerosols (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

_ (45) 52.223-21, Foams (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

_ (46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (May 2024) ( E.O. 14057, 7 U.S.C. 8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259 and 42 U.S.C. 7671 .

_(47)

(i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) ( 5 U.S.C. 552 a).

_ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

_ (48) (i) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

_ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1.

_ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) ( 19 U.S.C. 3301 not 19 U.S.C. 2112

19 U.S.C. 3805 not 19 U.S.C. 4001 not 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

_ (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

_ (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2025) of 52.225-3.

_ (iv) Alternate III (Feb 2024) of 52.225-3.

_ (v) Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3.

_ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) ( 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

X (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the

Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

_ (52) 52.225-2 Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

_ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

_ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

_ (55) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) ( E.O. 13513).

(56) 52.229-1 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021).

_ (57) 52.232-2 Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov

2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 38

_ (58) 52.232-3 Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, lQ_

U.S.C. 38

X (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct2018) ( 31 U.S.C. 333

_ (60) 52.232-3 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013)

(31 U.S.C. 3332).

_ (61) 52.232-3 Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

_ (62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) ( 5 U.S.C. 552

_ (63) 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act

Covered Foreign Entities (Nov 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

_ (64) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

_(65)

(i) 52.247-6 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) ( 46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

(ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

(iii) Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the

Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

X_ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter67).

_ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option

Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014)

( 29U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services

Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

X_ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

_ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

_ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

_ (10) 52.247-6 Reporting Requirement for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers Regarding Training to Prevent Human Trafficking (Jan

2025) ( 49 U.S.C. 40118(

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)

(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1), in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) ( 41 U.S.C. 471 .

(iii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of

Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iv) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab

Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(v) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov

2021) (Section 889(a)(l)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(vi) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

(vii)

(A) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition. (Dec 2023) ( Pub. L. 115-39 title II).

(B) Alternate I (Dec 2023) of 52.204-30.

(viii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(ix) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(x) 52.222-2 Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(xi) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(xiii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xiv) 52.222-4 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xv) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter

(xvi)

(A) 52.222-5 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xvii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xviii) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services

Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xix) 52.222-5 Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2025) ( E.O. 1298 .

(xx) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

(xxi) 52.222- Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(xxii)

(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) ( 5 U.S.C. 552 .

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xxiii) 52.225-2 Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(xxiv) 52.226- Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxv) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) ( 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C.

. Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232-40.

(xxvi) 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act

Covered Foreign Entities (Nov 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

(xxvii) 52.247-6 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) ( 46 U.S.C. 55305 and

10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of Clause)

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.g

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:

Upload copy of business invoice to IPP system when requesting payment through IPP.

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 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.

(End of Clause)

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FAR 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): www.acquisition.gov/FAR

(End of Provision)

FAR 52.201-1 Acquisition 360: Voluntary Survey Sep 2023

FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (Deviation FEB 2025) Jan 2025

FAR 52.203-18 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality

Agreements or Statements - Representation

Jan 2017

FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management Nov 2024

FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting Aug 2020

FAR 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror Aug 2020

FAR 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror Aug 2020

FAR 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal Jan 2017

FAR 52.204-28 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Federal

Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi

Agency Contracts

Dec 2023

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

Representation

Nov 2015

FAR 52.223-22 Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals

Representation

Dec 2016

FAR 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain

Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran - Representation and

Certification

Jun 2020

FAR 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations Authorized Deviations in Provisions Nov 2020

FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment

Nov 2021

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(l) 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 52.204-2 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services -Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products or Commercial Services.

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-

PROVISIONS SECTION

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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)(l)(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)(l)(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.g 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 the performance 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)(l) 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, or service 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.

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(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(l) 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-

(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 detennining 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.

FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation 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 it □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

May 2024

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Covered telecommunications equipment or services has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on

Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

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 eligible under the WOSB Program.

Forced or indentured child labor means all work or service-

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

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.

Inverted domestic corporation, means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.g If http://www.sam.gov/

Manufactured end product means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except

(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(I 0) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

Place of manufacture means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place ofreassembly is not the place of manufacture.

Predecessor means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

Reasonable inquiry has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain

Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Restricted business operations means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan

Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate-

(I) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the

Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended."Sensitive technology"-

Sensitive technology-

(I) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically

(i)To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3)ofthe International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C.

1702(b)(3 .

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern means a small business concern-

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran; or

(2) A small business concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program in accordance with 13 CFR part 128

(see subpart

(3) Service-disabled veteran, as used in this definition, means a veteran as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16), and who is registered in the Beneficiary

Identification and Records Locator Subsystem, or successor system that is maintained by the Department of Veterans

Affairs' Veterans Benefits Administration, as a service-disabled veteran.

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program means an

SDVOSB concern that-

(l)Effective January 1, 2024, is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) as certified by the Small

Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with 13 CFR 128.300; or

(2)Has represented that it is an SDVOSB concern in SAM and submitted a complete application for certification to SBA on or before December 31, 2023.

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) Program means a program that authorizes contracting officers to limit competition, including award on a sole-source basis, to SDVOSB concerns eligible under the SDVOSB Program.

Small business concern-

( I) 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 size standards in this solicitation.

(2)Ajjiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to…