140R3026Q0048_Combined_Synopsis_Hoover_Dam_Armature_Rewind_Maintenance_and_Repair.pdf

140R3026Q0048 - Hoover Dam Exciter Armature Repair IDIQ

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 140R3026Q0048 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) for the Hoover Dam Exciter Armature Repair Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).

This acquisition is not set aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is: 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance. The small business size standard for NAICS Code 811310 is $12,5000,000.

Anticipated Award Date: within 60 days of receiving quote

GENERAL INFORMATION: This solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) Solicitation issued on Standard Form (SF) 1449. Award of this contract will be made according to FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. All references to “proposal” in this solicitation shall be understood to mean “quotation.” Quotations shall be evaluated in an impartial manner and consideration given to those with the highest perceived value to the government.

Contract Type: The contract awarded as a result of this solicitation will be a firm-fixed price commercial contract/award.

COMPLIANCE WITH RECENT EXECUTIVE ORDERS 14148/14208

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

Agencies will not consider or use these representations. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

http://www.acquisition.gov/

(i) LIST OF LINE-ITEMS

(ii) Five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

CLINs 1001-1005 Year 1 (9/21/2026 To: 9/20/2027), Hoover Dam Armature Rewind Maintenance and repair CLINs 2001-2005 Year 2 (9/21/2027 To: 9/20/2028), Hoover Dam Armature Rewind Maintenance and repair CLINs 3001-3005 Year 3 (9/21/2028 To: 9/20/2029), Hoover Dam Armature Rewind Maintenance and repair CLINs 4001-4005 Year 4 (9/21/2029 To: 9/20/2030), Hoover Dam Armature Rewind Maintenance and repair CLINs 5001-5005 Year 5 (9/21/2030 To: 9/20/2031), Hoover Dam Armature Rewind Maintenance and repair

Please see attached Attachment 2 – Price Schedule for more detailed information

(ii) DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Basin Hoover Dam has a requirement for armature rewind maintenance and repair in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. Quoters MUST submit supporting documentation along with their quotation to demonstrate the proposed quote meets the PWS.

Please see attached Attachment 1 - PWS IDIQ for details outlining additional pertinent information of this requirement.

The physical address for Hoover Dam, and the delivery location is the Central warehouse:

Bureau of Reclamation Hoover Dam Central Warehouse US Hwy. 93/ SR172 Boulder City, NV 89005

(iii) DELIVERY INFORMATION/PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

PERFORMANCE PERIOD

The overall contract performance period of this Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity type contract consists of a five (5) year ordering term which will begin at time of award. Individual orders may be placed as needed at any time during the five-year performance term. Each order will specify the tasks to be completed as well as the delivery/completion date. See Clause 52.216-22, Indefinite Quantity for additional information.

ORDERING AUTHORITY

Any Contracting Officer in the Department of Interior acting within the limits of their appointed authority under the Department of the Interior’s Contracting Officer’s Warrant System is authorized to issue Delivery or Task Orders against a resultant contract for. All orders will be issued in writing only.

FAIR OPPORTUNITY ORDERING PROCEDURES:

If a quoter is selected for award of a contract, receipt of future task orders is not guaranteed as each nonemergency task order will be competed among all IDIQ contract holders. The Contracting Officer will issue an RFQ to each contractor awarded a contract. Each individual TO will include evaluation factors (if applicable) that will be used to determine award.

The Government will evaluate quotes and award based on the evaluation factors.

Exceptions to the above procedures: The Contracting Officer reserves the right to award without fair opportunity when the following apply:

The agency’s need for supplies or services is so urgent that providing a fair opportunity would result in unacceptable delays.

The order must be issued on a sole source basis in the interest of the economy and efficiency because it is a logical follow-on to an order already issued under the IDIQ contract, provided that all awardees were given a fair opportunity to be considered for the original order.

TASK ORDER ISSUANCE

(a) The Government will order any services to be furnished under this IDIQ contract by issuing individual Task Orders using the Optional Form 347. Task orders may be placed from September 21, 2026, through the expiration date of September 20, 2031.

(b) Task Orders will be awarded as firm fixed price and/or time and materials orders.

(c) The Optional Form 347 will be issued for each Task Order (TO).

(1) Each TO will contain the following: date of the order, contract number, TO number, verbal authorization information (if issued verbally), accounting and appropriation data, total firm fixed-price award amount, required completion date.

(2) The specific performance work statements and tasks required for the individual task order, special technical requirements, instructions or clearances will be provided with the individual

TO.

(3) The contractor shall acknowledge each individual TO in writing within three (3) calendar days after the issuance date. Such acknowledgement can be done electronically and shall be submitted to the individuals identified in the RFQ.

(4) Upon receipt of the TO, if the Contractor considers the specified completion date to be unreasonable or unrealistic for the required effort, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within ten (10) calendar days.

(d) Urgent Requirements the Government reserves the right to issue letter contracts against this requirement. This mechanism will be utilized exclusively when the CO determines that an unusual and compelling urgency exists (FAR 6.302-2), and that the Government’s interest demands an immediate binding commitment to begin facility repairs, or services before a definitive task order can be negotiated.

(e) Upon written determination by the CO, an executed Letter Contract will serve as the official notice to commence work. The Contractor shall immediately mobilize and initiate performance up to the maximum liability ceiling specified in the Letter Contract. The Contractor is not authorized to exceed this ceiling without prior written modification from the CO.

(f) Each task order will have a statement of work that will specify the tasks to be completed, the specific unit quantities required, the location and the delivery timeframes. The task orders will be priced in accordance with the firm-fixed unit prices specified on the price schedules

(g) Nothing contained in this contract shall prohibit the Government from placing other orders for the same or similar services as those available under this contract.

TASK ORDER DELIVERY

(a) When task orders are placed, the Contractor may propose, at no additional cost to the Government, alternate delivery schedules that time wise are more favorable to the Government. All requests for alternate delivery schedules must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer and approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

(b) The Government will not be obligated to reimburse the Contractor for work performed, items delivered or any costs incurred, nor shall the contractor be obligated to perform, deliver, or otherwise incur costs unless authorized by a duly executed Task Orders.

(c) Task Orders may be modified by the Contracting Officer using Standard Form 30.

(d) Each task order will include the date of the order, task order number, accounting and appropriation data, a statement of work identifying the place and period of performance, quantities of work ordered, and other additional requirements or instructions.

MINIMUM GUARANTEE

The Government will order, and the contractor shall furnish services costing the Government at least $2,500.00 during the five (5)-year IDIQ contract ordering period.

COMPLETION OF TASK ORDERS

(a) The performance of additional services not specifically identified at this time, to be furnished under this contract shall be made only as authorized by individual task orders issued in accordance with terms in FAR 52.216-18 Ordering & FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations.

(b) The contractor shall be required to (1) complete work under each individual task order within the time frame stated in the task order.

(iv) LIST OF PROVISIONS

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(Deviation 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 Quoter 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.

(7) Price Quote - Complete SF 1449 blocks, 12, Discount Terms, 17a Contractor Name, Address, Cage Code, Telephone No., 30a Signature of Offeror/Contractor, 30b Name and Title of Signer, 30c Date Signed, and applicable Reps and Certs. In doing so, the quoter accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the RFQ.

(8) Complete and return Attachment 2 – Price Schedule for each type of service.

(9) This addendum replaced the term “offer” with “quote” within the provision 52.212-1.

(b) In addition to the requirements of the Instructions to Offerors - Competitive Acquisitions provision of this solicitation, each offeror shall submit a quote in accordance with the instructions contained in this provision.

1) To assure timely and equitable evaluation of quotations, vendors must submit all data and information in the instructions contained herein. Vendors are required to meet all RFQ requirements, including terms and conditions, and those identified as evaluation factors. Failure to meet a requirement may result in a quote being ineligible for award. The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions if necessary. Vendors must clearly identify any exceptions to the RFQ’s terms and conditions.

Quotes must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this RFQ, alternate offers will not be accepted. Quotes shall be clear, concise, and shall include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims.

2) Upon examination of the initial responses, the contracting officer will review all information and if, in the contracting officer’s opinion, adequate price competition exists, no additional data will be requested. However, if at any time during this competition the contracting officer determines that adequate price competition no longer exists, vendors may be required to submit other than certified cost data to the extent necessary for the contracting officer to determine the reasonableness and affordability of the price.

3) If this solicitation is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged and in full force and effect. Vendors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment and provide confirmation upon submission of the offeror’s quote.

4) Quote Instructions:

a) Technical Capability – The technical capability, at a minimum, shall address the government’s need identified in Attachment 1 – PWS.

b) Past Performance – Quoters must demonstrate satisfactory or better past performance in successfully performing work that is similar in nature and complexity to the work described within this requirement. To facility evaluation of this, the vendor shall provide:

o the name, email address and current telephone number of companies they have performed this work for within the last 3 years.

o The Government may also use past performance information obtained from other than the sources identified by the vendor, e.g. CPARS and/or FAPIIS.

c) Small Business Participation Evaluation Factor - Offerors classified as small business (SB) under NAICS 811310 are not required to submit documentation under this evaluation factor. Offerors classified as other than small business under NAICS 811310 must submit two separate documents in response to this evaluation factor:

Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Attachment 04) and the Small Business Participation Document (SBPD). The SBPD and Small Business Subcontracting Plan are two separate documents. Both will be incorporated into any resulting contract.

Other than small business offerors must submit a SBPD using contractor format that includes the following:

1. Identify the extent of participation of small business prime offerors and small business subcontractors in terms of the total contract value (not as a percentage of the subcontracted contract value). Offerors shall provide documentation to support proposed participation values.

2. Summarize small business participation using the chart below to identify the subcontracting opportunities as a percentage of the total contract value.

3. Submit documentation of substantive commitments to small business firms, such as, letters of commitment, Joint

Business Category Subcontracting Goals

Dollar Value % of Total Contract Value

Total Proposed Contract Value – Prime Offeror $ %

Total Small Business % $ % Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) % $ % Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) % $ % HUBZone Small Business (HUBZone) % $ % Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small

Business (SDVOSB)

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE)

Ventures, mentor/protégé agreements, or other demonstrations of commitment with small business concerns for the principal components of work identified at Attachment 1. Binding commitments submitted in response to this evaluation factor will become enforceable/contractual requirements.

4. Identify the type and variety of the work the small business subcontractors are to perform (i.e., binding commitments submitted in response to this evaluation factor will become enforceable/contractual requirements).

Small business goals submitted in response to this evaluation factor must be consistent with the offeror’s Small Business Subcontracting Plan. If the proposed subcontracting goals do not meet the minimum Department of Interior subcontracting goals, include a detailed explanation describing the actions taken to include small business concerns and arrive at that determination, along with an explanation for the goals proposed.

Company Name

Small Business Categories

(SB, SDB,

WOSB,

SDVOSB,

HUBZone, ISBEE)

Type of Product(s) or Service(s) & Variety of Work

NAICS

Code

Nature of Commitment

(Letters of Commitment, Joint Ventures, Mentorship, others)

5. Provide detailed explanations and documentation supporting the proposed quantitative small business participation.

6. Provide information substantiating that your firm is complying with the requirements of FAR 52.219-8 – Utilization of Small Business Concerns.

7. Submit the Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Attachment 04) with the proposal. The Small Business Subcontracting Plan is required in accordance with FAR 52.219-9 but is not evaluated as part of this evaluation factor. The Small Business Subcontracting Plan must be tailored to this procurement and should not conflict with the SBPD. Note: Subcontracting Plans will only be reviewed for acceptability for those Offeror(s) deemed to be apparent awardee(s). If the apparent awardee’s Subcontracting Plan is not initially acceptable, the Contracting Officer may engage in clarifications regarding the Subcontracting Plan and this shall not be deemed discussions.

d) Price – Insert proposed unit price and total price for all CLINs included in the solicitation. Identify and include all applicable discounts as the quote shall reflect best and final pricing. Complete and return Attachment 2 – Price Schedule.

5) The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price IDIQ. Note to vendors: The Government reserves the right to cancel this RFQ, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this RFQ, the Government has no obligation to reimburse a vendor for any costs.

6) Period of acceptance of quotes. The vendor agrees to hold prices in its quote firm for a minimum of 60 days from the date specified for receipt of quotes. Vendors shall make a clear statement in the Pricing Schedule regarding quote validity.

7) Submit the following information:

(a) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): ______________

(b) Contractor E-mail Address: ______________________________

8) The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the total price for all periods.

The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the prices are significantly unbalanced.

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

10)Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of quotes.

(11) Quoters are responsible for submitting quotes and any modifications or revisions to the

Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation.

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

(13) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that quotes cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of quotes 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 quotes 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.

15) Quoters may withdraw their quotes by written notice to the Government received at any time before award.

16) Contract award. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a contract without discussions with Quoters. Therefore, the Quoter’s initial quote should contain the Quoter’s best terms. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if necessary. The Government may reject any or all quotes if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest quote, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(End of provision)

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

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)

As prescribed in 52.107(e), insert the following provision in solicitations that include any FAR or supplemental provision with an authorized deviation. Whenever any FAR or supplemental provision is http://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_107 used with an authorized deviation, the contracting officer shall identify it by the same number, title, and date assigned to the provision when it is used without deviation, include regulation name for any supplemental provision, except that the contracting officer shall insert "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter

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

The following provisions are hereby incorporated by reference:

Provision Title Date

52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions SEP 2024

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 – Registration (Deviation) MAR 2026

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations- Representation (Deviation) MAY 2026

52.209-5 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Deviation) MAY 2026

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Deviation) MAY 2026 52.216-27 Single or Multiple Awards OCT 1995

52.216-31 Time-and-Materials/Labor-Hour Proposal Requirements—Commercial Acquisition NOV 2021

52.225-6 Trade Agreements Certificate

FEB 2021

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

MAR 2026

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Deviation) MAR 2026 1452.215-71 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information—Department of the Interior APR 1984

1452.233-2 Service of Protest – Department of the Interior (Sep 2006) (Deviation) (Jul 1996)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from: Luis E. Gallardo (LCB-10300), Lower Colorado Basin – Region 8, P.O Box 61470, Boulder City, NV 89006.

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(c) A copy of the protest served on the Contracting Officer shall be simultaneously furnished by the protester to the Department of the Interior Assistant Solicitor, Acquisitions and Intellectual Property, 1849 C Street, NW, Room 6511, Washington, D.C. 20240.

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Deviation May 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Administrative proceeding means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceedings at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables.

Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000 means—

(1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options; and

(2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules).

Principal means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

(b) The offeror □ has □ does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000.

(c) If the offeror checked "has" in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information:

(1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at the Federal or State level that resulted in any of the following dispositions:

(i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction.

(ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more.

(iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in–

(A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or

(B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000.

(iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision.

(2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence.

(d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management, which can be accessed via https://www.sam.gov (see 52.204-7).

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. (Deviation May 2026)

(a) The Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that—

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that–

(1) It is □ is not □ a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability;

and

(2) It is □ is not □ a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding

24 months.

(End of Provision)

---END OF ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1 ---

52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Deviation Mar 2026)

The Government will award a fixed-price IDIQ, resulting from this RFQ, to the responsible vendor whose quote provides the best benefit to the Government, price and other factors considered. A comparative evaluation will be performed. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a direct comparison of one quote to another in a uniform manner to determine which quote provides the government’s need as identified in the RFQ. Each quote shall be evaluated based on Technical Capability, Past Performance, Small Business Performance, and Price.

At a minimum, quotes must meet the RFQ’s PWS. Quotes may exceed the government’s need and the government reserves the right to consider such quotes. However, the government is not required to select a quote that exceeds the minimum need but does have the discretion to accept other than the lowest price quote, provided the quote offers additional benefit to the government.

https://www.sam.gov/

(End of Provision)

(v) LIST OF CLAUSES

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020)

As prescribed in 52.107(f), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts that include any FAR or supplemental clause with an authorized deviation. Whenever any FAR or supplemental clause is used with an authorized deviation, the contracting officer shall identify it by the same number, title, and date assigned to the clause when it is used without deviation, include regulation name for any supplemental clause, except that the contracting officer shall insert "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

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 Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 14) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of (DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

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 the following addresses:

Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) clauses – https://www.acquisition.gov/far and Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) clauses: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52 ; Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulations (DIAR) clauses –http://www.doi.gov/pam/programs/acquisition/pamareg.cfm

In addition, clauses can be identified as follows:

FAR - by the number prefix 52, e.g. 52.252-01, etc.

The following referenced clauses are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this contract.

Clause Title Date 52.203-3 Gratuities Apr 1984 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020)

Alternate I Nov 2021

52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions Jun 2020 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights Nov 2023 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentially Agreements or

Statements Jan 2017

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (DEVIATION) Mar 2026 52.204-15 Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery

Contracts (DEVIATION) Mar 2026

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications Dec 2014 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_107 https://www.acquisition.gov/far https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52 http://www.doi.gov/pam/programs/acquisition/pamareg.cfm

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (Deviation)

May 2026

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Deviation)

May 2026

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Deviation)

Mar 2026

52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Deviation) Jan 2026 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Deviation) Jan 2026 52.219-16 Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan Jan 2026 52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Deviation) Jan 2026 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Deviation) May 2026 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Deviation) May 2026 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Deviation) May 2026 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Deviation) May 2026 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Deviation) May 2026 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations

Act (Deviation) May 2026

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Deviation) May 2026 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Deviation) May 2026 52.225-5 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate Nov 2023 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation Jan 1997 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payment 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 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusion Representations and Certifications

(Deviation) Mar 2026

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Deviation) Mar 2026 52.242-15 Stop Work Order Aug 1989

52.216-18 Ordering (Aug 2020)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from through September 2026 through September 2031.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) A delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when—

(1) If sent by mail (includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery service), the Government deposits the order in the mail;

(2) If sent by fax, the Government transmits the order to the Contractor's fax number; or

(3) If sent electronically, the Government either—

(i) Posts a copy of the delivery order or task order to a Government document access system, and notice is sent to the Contractor; or

(ii) Distributes the delivery order or task order via email to the Contractor's email address.

(d) Orders may be issued by methods other than those enumerated in this clause only if authorized in the contract.

52.216-19 Ordering Limitations (Oct 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than $2,000.00, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor-

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of $1,000,000.00;

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of $4,000.000.00; or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 365 days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in paragraph (b)(1) or (2) of this section.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within 10 days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor’s intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (Oct 1995)

(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the "maximum." The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the "minimum."

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Any order issued during the ordering period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order, which may include order options to be exercised after the ordering period of this contract but before the end of the period of performance of the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order, including options exercised, to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's ordering period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after September 2031.

(End of Clause)

52.216-32 Task-Order and Delivery-Order Ombudsman (Sept 2019)

(a) In accordance with 41 U.S.C. 4106(g), the Agency has designated the following task-order and delivery-order Ombudsman for this contract. The Ombudsman must review complaints from the Contractor concerning all task-order and delivery-order actions for this contract and ensure the Contractor is afforded a fair opportunity for consideration in the award of orders, consistent with the procedures in the contract.

Kaprice Tucker

Chief of Acquisition Division Office of Acquisition and Property Management US Department of the Interior 1849 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20240 kaprice_tucker@ios.doi.gov

(b) Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timeline for any other process (e.g., protests).

(c) Before consulting with the Ombudsman, the Contractor is encouraged to first address complaints with the Contracting Officer for resolution. When requested by the Contractor, the Ombudsman may keep the identity of the concerned party or entity confidential, unless prohibited by law or agency procedure.

52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Deviation Jan 2026) (15 U.S.C. 637(a))14)))

(a) This clause does not apply to the unrestricted portion of a partial set-aside.

(b) Definition. Similarly situated entity, as used in this clause, means a first-tier subcontractor, including an independent contractor, that—

(1) Has the same small business program status as that which qualified the prime contractor for the award (e.g., for a small business set-aside contract, any small business concern, without regard to its socioeconomic status); and

(2) Is considered small for the size standard under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code the prime contractor assigned to the subcontract.

(c) Applicability. This clause applies only to—

(1) Contracts that have been set aside for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3);

(2) Part or parts of a multiple-award contract that have been set aside for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3);

(3) Contracts that have been awarded on a sole-source basis in accordance with sections 19.105, 19.106, 19.107, and 19.108;

(4) Orders expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and that are set aside for small business concerns under multiple-award contracts, as described in 8.4 and 16.5;

(5) Orders, regardless of dollar value, that are set aside in accordance with sections 19.105, 19.106, 19.107, and 19.108 under multiple-award contracts, as described in 8.4 and 16.5; and

(6) Contracts using the HUBZone price evaluation preference to award to a HUBZone small business concern unless the concern waived the evaluation preference.

(d) Independent contractors. An independent contractor shall be considered a subcontractor.

(e) By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Contractor agrees that in performance of a contract assigned a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for—

(1) Services (except construction), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 mailto:kaprice_tucker@ios.doi.gov percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract;

(2) Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both supplies and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract;

(3) General construction, it will not pay more than 85 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 85 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded; or

(4) Construction by special trade contractors, it will not pay more than 75 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 75 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded.

(f) The Contractor shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting as follows:

(1) For contracts, in accordance with paragraphs (c)(1), (2), (3) and (6) of this clause— [_] By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or [X] By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

(2) For orders, in accordance with paragraphs (c)(4) and (5) of this clause, by the end of the performance period for the order.

(g) A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph (e) of this clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants.

(1) In a joint venture comprised of a small business protégé and its mentor approved by the Small Business Administration, the small business protégé shall perform at least 40 percent of the work performed by the joint venture. Work performed by the small business protégé in the joint venture must be more than administrative functions.

(2) In an 8(a) joint venture, the 8(a) participant(s) shall perform at least 40 percent of the work performed by the joint venture. Work performed by the 8(a) participants in the joint venture must be more than administrative functions.

(End of clause)

52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C.5341 or 5 332.

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

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits Electrician | $34.80 per hour plus 25% Fringe Benefits General Maintenance Worker | $31.48 per hour plus 25% Fringe Benefits

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (DEVIATION May 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

(1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities;

(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;

(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;

(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.

(6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).

(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.

1452.228-70 Liability Insurance – Department of the Interior (Jul 1996)

(a) The Contractor shall procure and maintain during the term of this contract and any extension thereof liability insurance in form satisfactory to the Contracting Officer by an insurance company which is acceptable to the Contracting Officer. The named insured parties under the policy shall be the Contractor and the United States of America. The amounts of the insurance shall be not less than as follows:

WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY

$100,000*

GENERAL LIABILITY

$500,000 per occurrence*

AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY

$200,000 each person* $500,000 each occurrence* $ 20,000 property damage*

(b) Each policy shall have a certificate evidencing the insurance coverage. The insurance company shall provide an endorsement to notify the Contracting Officer 30 days prior to the effective date of cancellation or termination of the policy or certificate; or modification of the policy or certificate which may adversely affect the interest of the Government in such insurance. The certificate shall identify the contract number, the name and address of the Contracting Officer, as well as the insured, the policy number and a brief description of contract services to be performed. The Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with a copy of an acceptable insurance certificate prior to beginning the work.

1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (Sep 2011)

(a) The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to enter into or terminate this…