RFQ_70ZL9527QDL950002_BCC and Harwich Housing Refuse and Recycling.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

Refuse and Recycling Services located at U.S. Coast Guard Base Cape Cod and Harwich

Housing, MA

Solicitation Number: 70ZL95QDL950002

Locations of Performance: U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Base Cape Cod (Buzzards Bay, MA) & USCG Housing Harwich (Harwich, MA)

Issuing Contracting Activity: United States Coast Guard (USCG), Operational Logistics Command (LOGCOM)

Points of Contact:

Contracting Officer – Lauren Suchy, Lauren.S.Suchy@uscg.mil

Contract Specialist – Axel Doody, Axel.F.Doody@uscg.mil

SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as streamlined by the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) and supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 70ZL95QDL950002 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01, effective March 13, 2026.

The USCG is procuring Refuse and Recycling Collection and Disposal services at Base Cape Cod, MA and USCG owned housing in Harwich, MA.

1.2 Small Business Set-Aside & Industry Classification

This acquisition is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR Subpart 19.5. Only small business concerns meeting the size standard under the assigned North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code are eligible for award.

NAICS code: 562111, Solid Waste Collection.

Small Business Size Standard: $47.0 Million.

Product Service Code (PSC): S205, Housekeeping – Trash/Garbage Collection.

Limitations on Subcontracting (FAR 52.219-14): By submitting a quote, the small business quoter certifies that at least 50% of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern or employees of other similarly situated small business entities.

1.3 Contract Type & Delivery Terms

Contract Type: Single-award, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) commercial service contract.

FOB Point: FOB Destination. All prices quoted must include all transportation, equipment, container drop-off/pickup, hauling, tipping, and certified disposal fees.

Period of Performance: One (1) base year of twelve (12) months with four (4) consecutive twelve-month option periods, plus the potential for up to a six-month extension under FAR 52.217-8:

Base Period: 01 December 2026 through 30 November 2027 Option Period 1: 01 December 2027 through 30 November 2028 Option Period 2: 01 December 2028 through 30 November 2029 Option Period 3: 01 December 2029 through 30 November 2030 Option Period 4: 01 December 2030 through 30 November 2031

1.4 Site Visit

An optional site visit will occur on 16 November 2026 at 9:00 AM Eastern Time at USCG Base Cape Cod.

Interested attendees must RSVP with the following information five (5) business days in advance for gate access clearance. Submit the following attendee information to Axel.F.Doody@uscg.mil by 12:00 PM Eastern Time 09 November 2026:

1. RFQ number

2. Name

3. Phone number

4. Company

5. Copy of Real ID

A limit of two (2) personnel are authorized per company. Location details will be sent to approved attendees prior to the site visit. The Government is not responsible for costs associated with the Site Visit.

1.5 Questions

It shall be the obligation of the quoter to exercise due diligence to discover and bring to the attention of the Government any ambiguities, inconsistencies, or concerns regarding the information in this solicitation. All questions and concerns regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing via email to the Contract Specialist at Axel.F.Doody@uscg.mil with copy to Contracting Officer Lauren.S.Suchy@uscg.mil.

All questions or concerns must be submitted by 12:00 PM Eastern Time 18 November 2026.

Quoters shall reference solicitation number 70ZL95QDL950002 and provide clear detail so the Government can easily respond. All questions/concerns will be compiled and addressed via an amendment to the RFQ.

SECTION 2 – DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, transportation, equipment, contractor-furnished containers and totes, disposal, recycling, permits, and incidental services necessary to collect, transport, recycle, and dispose of refuse generated at USCG Base Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and USCG-owned housing in Harwich, Massachusetts.

Services include scheduled collection of municipal solid waste and single-stream recycling from Base Cape Cod support/commercial facilities and residential housing, as well as contractor-furnished container and tote maintenance, cleaning, repair, replacement, and relocation. The contractor shall also provide on-call 30-cubic-yard bulk-refuse-container services, including delivery, placement, removal, transportation, disposal, and replacement of containers, when directed by the Government.

The contractor shall perform collection within the required service windows; correct missed pickups; remove spillage; maintain containers and vehicles in safe, clean, serviceable condition;

dispose of refuse at compliant facilities; recycle recyclable materials at permitted facilities; and provide required disposal documentation and post-award deliverables.

All services shall be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) and its attachments. In the event of any conflict between this summary and the PWS, the PWS shall govern.

Procuring Contracting Office: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, LOGCOM 95, 300 East Main Street, Suite 900, Norfolk, VA 23510-9112 is authorized to order supplies/services stated herein. Communications pertaining to contractual matters shall be addressed to one of the Contracting Officers (KO) listed below. Changes in, or deviations from, the statement of work or terms and conditions of the contract shall not be affected without written modification to the contract as executed by a USCG LOGCOM-95 Contracting Officer.

Point of Contact: Serves as the point of contact between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer(s); however, this person does not have a warrant that provides the authority to contractually commit the Government or to modify any terms and conditions of a contract.

Point of Contact: Contract Specialist: Axel Doody EMail: Axel.F.Doody@uscg.mil

SECTION 3 – INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS (FAR 52.212-1 ADDENDUM)

The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition, as tailored by this addendum.

3.1 Quote Submission & Deadline

Submission Deadline: Quotes must be received via email no later than 24 November 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

Submission Method: Submit quotations by email to the following Government Points of Contact:

Contract Specialist: Axel Doody, Email: Axel.F.Doody@uscg.mil Contracting Officer: Lauren Suchy, Email: Lauren.S.Suchy@uscg.mil

Subject Line Format: QUOTE: 70ZL95QDL950002 - BCC & Harwich Refuse & Recycling - [Vendor Name]

Late submissions will not be considered unless otherwise permitted by an applicable solicitation provision.

Quotes must be valid for 120 calendar days.

3.2 System for Award Management (SAM) Registration

Quoters must be actively registered in SAM.gov under NAICS 562111 with complete Representations and Certifications prior to award. Quoters must state their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), business address, and primary point of contact in their quote.

3.3 Structure of Quote Submission

Quotes shall be submitted in the following three electronic volumes:

1. Volume I – Technical Capability

2. Volume II – Past Performance

3. Volume II – Price

The Government will evaluate only the information submitted in the quote, except that the Government may use information available in SAM.gov or other appropriate sources when making a responsibility determination.

Volume I – Technical Capability

The quoter shall organize Volume I by Subfactors 1A through 1C. The narrative portion shall not exceed ten (10) pages. Equipment lists, vehicle specifications, permits, licenses, disposal/recycling-facility documentation, facility acceptance letters, letters of commitment, and account confirmations do not count toward the page limit.

Subfactor 1A – Equipment and Container Capability:

The quoter shall demonstrate the capability to furnish, deploy, operate, maintain, and replace, as necessary, all equipment and containers required by the PWS at contract start.

The quoter shall provide:

1. A list of proposed refuse and recycling collection vehicles, including vehicle type and general capacity;

2. A description of primary and backup vehicle capability;

3. A description of the quoter’s ability to furnish and maintain all PWS-required commercial containers, residential totes, and 30-cubic-yard bulk containers; and

4. A statement that all collection vehicles will comply with applicable PWS vehicle standards, including watertight refuse bodies and applicable Department of Transportation and Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements.

Standard for Acceptability: The submission demonstrates the quoter has, or will have by contract start, sufficient compliant vehicles, containers, totes, and bulk-container capability to meet all PWS requirements.

Subfactor 1B – Collection and Response Capability:

The quoter shall provide a concise narrative, describing its capability to:

1. Perform scheduled commercial and residential collection services within the days, hours, frequencies, and locations specified in the PWS and attachments;

2. Correct missed pickups within 24 hours after discovery or notification;

3. Immediately remove collection-related spills and return containers to their proper condition and location;

4. Provide on-call 30-cubic-yard bulk-container service in accordance with the PWS turnaround requirements; and

5. Maintain continuity of service during vehicle breakdowns, staffing shortages, inclement weather, or other foreseeable disruptions.

Standard for Acceptability: The submission demonstrates a practical and credible capability to meet the collection, missed-pickup, spill-cleanup, and bulk-container requirements of the

PWS.

Subfactor 1C – Disposal, Recycling, and Regulatory Capability:

The quoter shall identify its proposed refuse disposal facility or facilities and recycling facility or facilities.

The quoter shall provide:

1. The name and location of each proposed refuse disposal and recycling facility;

2. Evidence that the proposed facilities are appropriately licensed or permitted for the intended services; and

3. Evidence that the quoter has access, or will have access before performance begins, to the proposed facilities.

4. A statement that the quoter holds, or will obtain before performance begins, all permits, licenses, and authorizations required for refuse hauling, transportation, disposal, and recycling.

Acceptable evidence may include a current disposal agreement, facility acceptance letter, account confirmation, permit, license, letter of commitment, or other documentation demonstrating the quoter’s ability to lawfully perform the disposal and recycling requirements.

Standard for Acceptability: The submission demonstrates the quoter’s ability to lawfully transport, dispose of, and recycle materials in accordance with the PWS and applicable requirements.

Volume II – Past Performance

The quoter shall submit up to three (3) references for recent and relevant refuse, recycling, waste-hauling, or comparable collection and disposal contracts performed within the past five (5) years.

For each reference, provide:

1. Customer name;

2. Contract number, if applicable;

3. Contracting agency or commercial customer;

4. Point of contact name, telephone number, and email address;

5. Period of performance;

6. Total contract value;

7. Brief description of services performed; and

8. Description of how the referenced work is similar in scope, complexity, and magnitude to this requirement.

A quoter without relevant past performance shall receive a Neutral past performance determination. A Neutral determination will be treated as Acceptable for purposes of this solicitation.

Volume III – Price

The quoter shall complete and submit Attachment 10, Schedule B, and shall provide a price narrative explaining the methodologies, calculations, and assumptions used in developing the prices.

The quoter shall:

1. Complete all required pricing fields;

2. Provide unit prices and extended prices for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) and complete this for each period of performance;

3. Submit prices in whole U.S. dollars only, without cents or decimal values;

4. Ensure extended prices equal the applicable unit price multiplied by the stated quantity;

5. Include all costs necessary for complete PWS performance; and

6. Not alter Government-provided CLIN descriptions, units, quantities, or periods of performance.

Failure to price all required priced CLINs may render the quotation ineligible for award.

SECTION 4 – EVALUATION CRITERIA & BASIS FOR AWARD (FAR 52.212-2

ADDENDUM)

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition, as tailored by this addendum:

4.1 Basis for Award

In accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12.203(b), the Government intends to award a contract to the responsible small business quoter that submits the lowest-priced quotation determined to be technically acceptable and to demonstrate acceptable past performance.

To be eligible for award, the quote must:

1. Receive an Acceptable determination under Volume 1—Technical Acceptability;

2. Receive an Acceptable determination under Volume 2—Past Performance; and

3. Offer the lowest Total Evaluated Price under Volume 3—Price.

The Government will award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract award resulting from this Request for Quote (RFQ) to the responsible quoter whose offer conforming to the RFQ is the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote. The lowest priced quote will be evaluated on technical acceptability. If it is found to be acceptable, an award will be made. If it is found to be unacceptable, the next lowest price will be evaluated. This process will continue until a technically acceptable offer is identified; not all offers will be evaluated.

4.2 Evaluation Information

Volume I – Technical Capability Evaluation

Technical Capability will be evaluated on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis. To receive an Acceptable determination, the quoter shall demonstrate the capability to perform all material PWS requirements. This will be demonstrated by submitting all requested information in Volume I and meeting the Standard for Acceptability for Subfactors 1A, 1B, and 1C.

The subfactors are not weighted, scored, or ranked. A quotation must be determined Acceptable under each subfactor in Volume I to receive an overall Acceptable determination . A quotation will be determined Unacceptable if it fails to address a subfactor, takes exception to a material PWS requirement, or provides insufficient or inconsistent information to demonstrate required capability. An Unacceptable quotation will not be eligible for award.

Volume II – Past Performance Evaluation

Past Performance will be evaluated on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis.

Only relevant past performance will be evaluated. The evaluation will be based on the information received on Past Performance references and other relevant information as indicated below. The Government will also use the Contractor Performance Assessment Report System (CPARS), in addition to other sources, to obtain contractor past performance information.

Although the Government will consider data obtained from other sources, the burden of providing thorough and complete past performance information rests with the quoter.

Additionally, the Government will only consider relevant Past Performance as defined by similar in nature, scope, and complexity.

The Quoters shall furnish information for three (3) contracts, ongoing or completed within the last five (5) years. The Government will use the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), in addition to other sources, to obtain contractor past performance information and will use to gather information in the performance. Although the Government will consider data obtained from other sources, the burden of providing thorough and complete past performance information rests with the Quoter. Additionally, the Government will only consider relevant Past Performance as defined by similar in nature, scope, or complexity as those required at Base Cape Cod, Cape Cod, MA. The Quoter shall provide the following information for each past performance reference, but not limited to:

a. Contract Number

b. Total Dollar Value

c. Contract Award Date

d. Procuring Agency

e. Title of Contract

f. Government POC (name, telephone number and email)

g. Description of Service that proofs relevancy

h. Period of Performance

i. Type of Contract

A quoter with no record of relevant past performance will receive a Neutral determination, which is evaluated as Acceptable.

An Acceptable determination reflects past performance information that provides a reasonable expectation of successful performance.

An Unacceptable determination reflects relevant adverse past performance information that creates substantial doubt regarding the quoter’s ability to successfully perform the required services. The Government will consider the relevance, recency, severity, and corrective actions associated with any adverse past performance information.

A quote determined Unacceptable under Volume II will not be eligible for award.

Volume III – Price Evaluation

The Government will evaluate price (IAW) FAR 12.204. For preparing a price quote, the contractor shall assume that the basic period of performance will be one 12-month base period, four 12-month option periods, and a 6-month optional extension pursuant to FAR Clause 52.217-

8. The Government will evaluate the price quote for the base year and all option periods.

Optional periods will be evaluated pursuant to solicitation provision FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options. The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the total price for all ordering periods to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that a quote is unacceptable if the ordering prices are significantly unbalanced.

Evaluation of ordering periods shall not obligate the Government to exercise the additional ordering period(s).

The Government will evaluate Price for completeness, mathematical accuracy, reasonableness, and material unbalancing. Price will be evaluated using the completed Attachment 10, Schedule B, and the price narrative.

The estimated quantities for the not-to-exceed CLINs are used for evaluation only. The Government will order and pay only for actual, authorized services performed under the contract.

Evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise options.

The Government may evaluate any and all information submitted by the quoter to support the reasonableness of prices proposed. The method of evaluation used by the Contracting Officer is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Additionally, the government may request quoter’s to submit additional information/data to support price reasonableness such as copies of paid invoices for the same or similar items or uncertified cost and pricing data. Failure to submit the requested information may result in disqualification of the submitted quote. Additionally, ordering activities are strongly encouraged to verify that any additional requirements pertaining to contracting for acquisition support services are met.

The Government will evaluate its Option to Extend Services (see FAR Clause 52.217-8) by adding six months of the quoter’s final option period price to the quoter’s total price. Quoters are required to provide price for a 12-month base period and four option periods only. Quoters shall not submit a price for the potential six-month extension of services period. The Government may choose to exercise the Extension of Services at the end of any performance period (base or option periods), utilizing the rates of that performance period. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(End of Provision)

SECTION 6: SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS (WAGE

DETERMINATION)

This acquisition is subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards (41 U.S.C. Chapter 67).

Applicable Wage Determination: U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-4045 (Revision 37).

Locality: Massachusetts Counties of Barnstable (Bourne, Harwich, Falmouth, Sandwich, Mashpee, etc.).

SECTION 7: APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES (FAR 12.603(c)(2)(viii)–(xii))

7.1 Provisions Incorporated by Reference

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 quoter is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the quoter and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the quoter 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 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (SEPT 2024)

FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (OCT 2018) FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) FAR 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-

Representation (NOV 2025) FAR 52.209-7, Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) FAR 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a

Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Nov 2025) FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options (NOV 2025) FAR 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (FEB 2024) FAR 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids FAR 52.229-11, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements – Notice and Representation (JUL

2025) FAR 52.237-1, Site Visit (APR 1984)

7.2 Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications. (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

(a) (1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is__________________ [insert NAICS code].

(2) The small business size standard is _____________ [insert size standard].

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519 if the acquisition—

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or (iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b) (1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies. (2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes: (i)

□ Paragraph (d) applies. (ii) □ Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated: (i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless–

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations. (iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management. (v) 52.204- 5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that- (A) Are not set aside for small business concerns; (B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and (C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas. (vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations. (vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. (ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations. (x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance-Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government. (xi) 52.215 6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government. (xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii). FAR Class Deviation 25-03 Page 6 of 12 (A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard. (B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard. (C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(xiv) Reserved

(xv) Reserved.

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans’ Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of biobased products in USDA-designated product categories; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA–designated items. (xix) Reserved.

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate.

(Basic, Alternates II and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate.

(Basic, Alternates II and III.)

This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3. FAR Class Deviation 25-03 Page 7 of 12 (A) If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $100,000 or more but is less than $102,280, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation.

This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions. (2)

The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] __ (i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

__ (ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

__ (iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

__ (iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment- Certification.

__ (v) 52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Certification.

__ (vi) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

__ (A) Basic. __ (B) Alternate I. __

(vii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

FAR (d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM website accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause # Title Date Change Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of provision)

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Nov 2025)

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

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

(d) The quoter 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)

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Aug 2025) (DEVIATION 25-21) (Tailored via Section 3 Addendum)

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

(1) The solicitation number;

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

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

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

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

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

(b) Period for acceptance of offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 120 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(4) A summary of the rationale for award.

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

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

(End of provision)

FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Aug

2025) (DEVIATION 25-21)

(a) Evaluation factors. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers: See Addendum in Section 4.

(b) Options (if applicable). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

FAR 52.233-2, Service of Protest (Nov 2025)

(a) Protests, (as defined in section 33.102) that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), Email protests@uscg.mil and copy the contracting officer at Lauren.S.Suchy@uscg.mil (b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(End of provision) 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications.

(DEVIATION 20-05) (NOV 2025)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Backhaul, covered article, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, FASCSA order, Intelligence community, interconnection arrangements, national security system, roaming, sensitive, compartmented information, sensitive compartmented information system, source, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.240- 91, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions.

Business operations mean engaging in commerce in any form, including by acquiring, developing, maintaining, owning, selling, possessing, leasing, or operating equipment, facilities, personnel, products, services, personal property, real property, or any other apparatus of business or commerce.

Marginalized populations of Sudan means—

(1) Adversely affected groups in regions authorized to receive assistance under section 8(c) of the Darfur Peace and Accountability Act (Pub. L. 109-344) (50 U.S.C. 1701 note); and

(2) Marginalized areas in Northern Sudan described in section 4(9) of such Act.

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—

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

(2) Are conducted under 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—

(1) 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) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

(b) Procedures.

(1) Covered telecommunications and video surveillance. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services.”

(2) FASCSA Orders.

(i) The Offeror shall search in SAM for the phrase “FASCSA order” for any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if there is an applicable FASCSA order described in paragraph (e) of FAR 52.240-91, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions.

(ii) The Offeror shall review the solicitation for any FASCSA orders that are not in SAM but are effective and apply to the solicitation and resultant contract (see FAR 40.204 1(c)(2)).

(iii) FASCSA orders issued after the date of solicitation do not apply unless added by an amendment to the solicitation (c) Covered telecommunications equipment or services representations. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that, after conducting a reasonable inquiry (that looks at any information in the Offeror’s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit)—

(1) It 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, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (g); and

(2) It does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (g).

(d) FASCSA Representation. By submission of this offer, the offeror represents that it has conducted a reasonable inquiry, and that the offeror does not propose to provide or use in response to this solicitation any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the covered article or the source is prohibited by an applicable FASCSA order in effect on the date the solicitation was issued, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (g). A reasonable inquiry will look at any information in the offeror’s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit.

(e) Sudan certification. By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies, after conducting a reasonable inquiry (that looks at any information in the offeror’s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit), that the offeror does not conduct any restricted business operations in Sudan.

(f) Iran Representation and Certifications.

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (f)(2) of this provision or if a waiver has been granted in accordance with FAR 40.203-3, the offeror, after conducting a reasonable inquiry (that looks at any information in the offeror’s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit), by submission of its offer—

(i) Represents, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that the offeror does not export any sensitive technology to the government of Iran or any entities or individuals owned or controlled by, or acting on behalf or at the direction of, the government of Iran;

(ii) Certifies that the offeror, or any person (as defined at section 15 of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-172, 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) owned or controlled by the offeror, does not engage in any activities for which sanctions may be imposed under section 5 of the Act. These sanctioned activities are in the areas of development of the petroleum resources of Iran, production of refined petroleum products in Iran, sale and provision of refined petroleum products to Iran, and contributing to Iran’s ability to acquire or develop certain weapons or technologies; and

(iii) Certifies that the offeror, and any person owned or controlled by the offeror, does not knowingly engage in any transaction that exceeds $10,000 with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps or any of its officials, agents, or affiliates, the property and interests in property of which are blocked pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (see OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List at https://www.treasury.gov/resource center/sanctions/SDN- List/Pages/default.aspx)

(2) Exception for trade agreements. The representation and certification requirements of paragraph (f)(1) of this provision do not apply if—

(i) This solicitation includes a trade agreements notice or certification (e.g., 52.225- 6, Trade Agreements Certificate); and

(ii) The offeror has certified that all the offered products to be supplied are designated country end products or designated country construction material. (iii) The offeror shall email questions concerning sensitive technology to the Department of State at CISADA106@state.gov.

(g) Disclosure.

(1) If the Offeror is not able to represent compliance with the prohibitions in paragraphs

(c) or (d), then the Offeror shall disclose to the contracting office identified in paragraph (g)(2) the following information for each product or service not compliant:

(i) Contract number and order number, if applicable;

(ii) Identification of whether this disclosure relates to…