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MALHEUR NATIONAL FOREST

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Malheur National Forest Rail Ridge Fire Cattle Guards Purchase - does not require installation Period of Performance: 05/15/2026 to 06/30/2026

0001 Cattle Guard 14' x 8' Complete Assembly 4 EA

0002 Cattle Guard Metal Base Only Assembly 14' x 8' 3 EA

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Malheur NF – Rail Ridge Fire Cattleguard Purchase

1240BE26Q0051

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

Solicitation number 1240BE26Q0051 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for cattleguards replacement. Installation is not a part of this action.

This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 332312 The small business size standard is 500 employees This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

Statement of Requirement The Malheur National Forest has a requirement to purchase cattleguards and cattleguard components for Disaster Recovery in the Rail Ridge Fire Area.

The Forest will utilize local equipment and personnel to remove and replace the existing damaged cattleguards. This is just a purchase for supplies and delivery of the supplies to the Forest Service compound in John Day, OR.

The USFS intends to install 4 complete cattleguard assemblies but also intends to replace only the bases under 3 existing cattleguards on the forest. For this reason, there are 4 complete cattleguard assemblies listed in the quantities section of this document, as well as 3 additional “base assemblies.”

Schedule of Items

Purchase Cattle Guards with Engineered, Steel Bases

Vendor Name:______________________

Vendor UEI:_______________________

CLIN Description Estimated Quantity

Unit of Issue

Unit Cost Total

0001 Engineered Cattle Guard 14' x 8' Complete Assembly

4 EA $ $

0002 Engineered Steel Cattle Guard Base Set. Must be compatible with the same 14' x 8’ decks as in the line item above.

3 EA $ $

0003 Freight and Handling 1 LS $ $

TOTAL

Schedule Notes:

a) Quoters MUST provide either a spec sheet with an engineered drawing for the quoted equipment to validate it meets the solicitation salient characteristics. A spec sheet or engineered drawing must be provided for EACH of the following:

• Cattleguard Deck (otherwise known as “grid” or “grate”)

• Cattleguard Base Assembly

• Cattleguard Wing

b) CLIN 0001: This includes deck, wings, and STEEL bases, and all hardware. CONCRETE BASES

WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

c) CLIN 0002: This line item is just for bases, plus necessary hardware. We have 3 cattleguard decks that are functional, but have rotting bases, so for this line item, this is just to provide the base sets to replace those rotting bases. There are two steel bases per base set. So this line item is for 3 steel base sets, which consists of 6 individual steel bases.) BASES MUST BE ENGINEERED AND

MADE OF STEEL. CONCRETE BASES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

d) Definitions are provided in the Attachment 1.

Solicitation Attachments The following documents are included as attachments to this solicitation.

• Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement and Specifications

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and United States Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses and Provisions The clauses and provisions contained herein are applicable to any order awarded as a result of this solicitation. The terms and conditions set forth herein supersede all other terms and conditions.

Acceptance of the order in accordance with (IAW) FAR 12.201-1(b)(2) constitutes acceptance of all terms and conditions contained herein.

As part of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), 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 this solicitation. Contracting officers will rely on representations from offers based on provisions in the solicitation. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998 This solicitation 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 the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025) ☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.212-4 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.222-50 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Sep 2025) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Sep 2025) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.240-91 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

The following clauses are applicable if checked:

☐ 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020) with Alternate I (Nov 2021) of 52.203-6 ☐ 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) ☐ 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel Jan 2011 ☒ 52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.204-91 Contractor identification (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Sep 2025) ☐ 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Sep 2025) ☒ 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Sep 2025) ☒ 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Mar 2020).

☐ 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate III (Nov 2025) of 52.219-9.

☐ Alternate IV (Nov 2025) of 52.219-9

☐ 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.219-16 Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) ☒ 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35 ☒ 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36 ☐ 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010 ☐ 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) ☐ 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014)

☐ 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) ☐ 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (May 2014) ☐ 52.222-51 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) ☐ 52.222-53 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) ☐ 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008)

☐ Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 ☐ 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.223-12 Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services ☐ 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017)

☐ Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3 ☒ 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1 ☐ 52.225-3 Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate II (Nov 2025) of 52.225-3.

☐ Alternate III (Nov 2025) of 52.225-3.

☐ Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3

☐ 52.225-5 Trade Agreements (Nov 2023) ☐ 52.225-19 Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a Diplomatic or Consular Mission outside the United States (May 2020) ☐ 52.225-26 Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) ☐ 52.226-4 Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) ☐ 52.226-5 Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Aug 2025) ☐ 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements ☐ 52.232-29 Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) ☐ 52.232-30 Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) ☒ 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Oct 2018) ☐ 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) ☐ 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (Nov 2025)

☐ 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) ☐ 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991) ☐ 52.240-92 Security Requirements (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (No 2025) ☐ 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Apr 2023) of 52.247-64.

☐ Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64

Other Applicable Clauses

52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Jan 1991)

AGAR Clauses

452.203-71 Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Compliance (Dec 2025)

(a) By entering into this contract, the Contractor certifies that:

(1) It is compliant with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws and the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution, and it will remain compliant for the duration of the contract.

(2) Neither it nor any subcontractor or teaming partner operates or funds any program, policy, or initiative that promotes DEI in a manner that violates any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws, including but not limited to Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution, and the Contractor and any subcontractor or teaming partner will not do so for the duration of the contract.

(b) If the Contractor participates in, facilitates, or funds programs that implicate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, including but not limited to grants to or for schools, colleges, universities, 4-H programs, non-governmental organization (NGO) programs, sports programs, and education-related grants to prisons or other detention facilities, the Contractor certifies that it will remain compliant with those laws, including the requirements set forth in Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, and Executive Order 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.

(c) The Contractor affirms that the above requirements are conditions of payment that go to the essence of the contract and are therefore material terms of the contract. Payments under the contract are predicated on compliance with the above requirements, and therefore the Contractor is not eligible for funding under the contract or to retain any funding under the contract absent compliance with the above requirements.

(d) This certification reflects a change in the Government’s position regarding the materiality of the foregoing requirements and therefore any prior payment of similar claims does not reflect the materiality of the foregoing requirements to this contract.

(e) Submission of a knowing false statement relating to Contractor’s compliance with the above requirements and/or eligibility for the contract may subject the Contractor to liability under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, and/or criminal liability, including under 18 U.S.C. §§ 287 and 1001.

(f) The Contractor must include the provisions of this clause in all subcontract solicitations.

(g) Failure on the part of the Contractor or its subcontractors to comply with the terms of this clause may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to terminate this contract for default.

(End of Clause)

452.204–70 Modification for Contract Closeout (Nov 2025)

(a) If unliquidated funds in the amount of $1000 or less remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer (Contracting Officer) shall issue a unilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification but will not be required to provide a signature. The Contracting Officer shall immediately proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(b) Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing SAP: if unliquidated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer shall issue a bilateral modification for deobligation.

The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and will be required to provide a signature.

(The Contracting Officer may also request a “Contractor Release of Claims” be completed by the contractor, although not required for contracts and orders using SAP.) If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the Contracting Officer within 60 days, the Contracting Officer shall release the modification as unilateral and proceed with contract close-out upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(c) Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing anything other than cost reimbursement, if unliquidated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer shall issue a bilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and a ‘‘Contractor Release of Claims’’ and will be required to provide a signature on both forms. If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the Contracting Officer within 120 days, the Contracting Officer shall release the modification as unilateral and proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(End of Clause)

Award Type

It is anticipated that a firm fixed-price supply purchase order will be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation.

The Government intends to make one award from this solicitation. Therefore, to be considered responsive, contractors must submit pricing for all items.

Evaluation and Basis for Award

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services is not applicable to this solicitation. In lieu of this provision, quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203 based on the criteria listed below. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.

Price:

The offeror shall provide pricing as requested in the Schedule of Items on page X of this Request for Quote. Failure to propose pricing for all individual line items may result in a quotation being excluded from further consideration. The offeror’s quotation will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.204, to determine if it is fair and reasonable.

Technical Acceptability: The salient characteristics of the cattle guards and the cattle guard bases are as follows:

• All structural components shall meet HS-20 load rating according to AASHTO, as verified by a Professional Engineer.

• Cattleguard and components shall be designed and stamped by a professional engineer. The USFS may include a standard drawing as part of this package as a general example of the product desired. However, this drawing does not replace the need for an engineered design, and should not be used for fabrication, without the approval of a licensed engineer. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure the product meets the safe loading requirements below, and is approved by a professionally licensed engineer.

• Cattleguard design and shop drawings shall be submitted to the government and approved prior to acceptance.

• All components, including bases, shall be constructed of metal. A design that incorporates pressure treated wood foundations under metal bases is acceptable, but only to add stability, not to gain significant height of the cattleguard. See below or recommended heights.

• All metal shall be painted “Traffic Yellow.”

• All welding shall be done by the manufacturer so that all remaining assembly by the USFS can be completed with the supplied fasteners. Holes for fasteners are to be pre-drilled by the manufacturer.

• No component’s weight shall exceed the lifting capacity of a USFS Case 580 backhoe.

Assume a max lifting weight for this machine to be 3,000 pounds.

• Cattleguard decks shall be 14 foot measured perpendicular to the road by 8 foot measured parallel to the road.

• Cattleguard base assemblies shall be compatible with the same deck size above.

• Cleanouts are not required and not desired on the cattleguard decks. Offers that include cattleguard cleanouts will not be accepted.

• If the base assembly design includes diaphragms, or structural components that connect the two bases, they shall be of an appropriate size for the same deck size mentioned above.

• Gaps between the rails shall be between 4 and 5 inches wide.

• The void space beneath the bottom of the cattleguard deck and the bottom of the base assembly (or the ground) shall be approximately 20 inches high (+/- 4 inches). The USFS Recommends a 16” high steel beam for the base, and likely a 4” pressure treated footing board under the beam, or a similar configuration as specified by the engineer’s design.

• The deck rails shall be comprised of a “roll formed rail section” (rectangular, circular, and angled deck rails will not be accepted). The image below is of a rolled formed rail section.

This is sometimes also referred to as a “cup” or “A-frame” rail type. The Technical capability will be evaluated to determine an overall rating of “acceptable” or “unacceptable”. To be considered technically acceptable, the quoted product must:

1. Meet or exceed all salient characteristics of the product as specified in the solicitation.

3. Include sufficient descriptive literature or documentation (spec sheets with stamped engineered drawings) to demonstrate how the proposed product meets or exceeds the required salient characteristics.

4. Be available for delivery within the timeframe specified in the solicitation.

Failure to provide adequate documentation or to meet the required salient characteristics will result in a determination of technical unacceptability, and the quotation will not be considered for award.

Evaluation Method:

The Government will evaluate quotations based on price only. All quotes must meet every mandatory technical specification outlined in this solicitation.

Price. Inclusive of transportation charges from the shipping point of the supplier to the delivery destination.

(End of provision)

Delivery Information

F.o.b. destination, is requested as the F.O.B. point for all deliverables.

The USDA requires delivery of all items by June 30, 2026. Early deliveries will be accepted.

Shipping Instructions Items shall be shipped to the following address:

Malheur National Forest John Day Warehouse 145 Government Road, John Day, OR 97845 Point of Contact for technical questions:

Matthew Smith Matthew.smith6@usda.gov 541-620-8063

Other Information - Include any other information as needed for the solicitation.

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998 This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025) FAR 52.212-1 is amended as follows:

1) Offerors must have an active entity registration in the System for Award Management to submit an offer. https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

2) Offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall include a price quote and a spec sheet with engineered drawing.

3) Submit offer by email to andrea.pollock@usda.gov so that it is delivered into this inbox by the due date and time. Emails should contain two separate attachments (Price Proposal, and Spec Sheet with Engineered Drawing) in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or Adobe PDF format. Be aware that large attachments may increase the time required to deliver an email. It is the offeror’s responsibility to confirm receipt of the offer from Andrea Pollock.

Addenda to Provision 52.212-1 paragraph (f) Late submissions:

Replace (f)(2)(i) with the following:

Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact 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.

Delete 52.212-1 (f)(2)(i) paragraphs A, B, & C.

Period for acceptance of offers.

The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

Quotes are due via email to andrea.pollock@usda.gov by 4:30 PM PST on May 5th, 2026. Email Subject Line Must Include "1240BE26Q0051".

Questions Questions shall be submitted via email to andrea.pollock@usda.gov and are due no later than April 27, 2026, at 4:30 PM Pacific Time. This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends. Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017) 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations - Representation (Sep 2025) 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Sep 2025) 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Nov 2025)

The following provisions are applicable if checked:

☐ 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Sep 2024) ☒ 52.204-7 System for Award Management—Registration (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) to 52.204-7 ☐ 52.204-90 Offeror Identification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.207-6 Solicitation of Offers from Small Business Concerns and Small Business Teaming Arrangements or Joint Ventures (Multiple-Award Contracts) (Aug 2024) ☐ 52.209-12 Certification Regarding Tax Matters (Oct 2025) ☐ 52.219-2 Equal Low Bids (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products (Feb 2021) ☐ 52.222-48 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment–Certification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards for Certain Services-Certification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-56 Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan (Oct 2020) ☐ 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification (May 2008) ☒ 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022) mailto:andrea.pollock@usda.gov

☐ 52.225-4 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.225-6 Trade Agreements-Certificate (Feb 2021) ☐ 52.226-3 Disaster or Emergency Area Representation (Nov 2007) ☐ 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation (Jul 2025)

Other Applicable FAR Provisions

52.225-18 Place of Manufacture (Aug 2018) 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sep 2025)

AGAR Provisions

452.203-70 Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Certification (Dec 2025)

(a) By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies that:

(3) It is compliant with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws and the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution.

(4) Neither it nor any proposed subcontractor or teaming partner operates or funds any program, policy, or initiative that promotes DEI in a manner that violates any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws, including but not limited to Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution.

(b) If the offeror participates in, facilitates, or funds programs that implicate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, including but not limited to grants to or for schools, colleges, universities, 4-H programs, non-governmental organization (NGO) programs, sports programs, and education-related grants to prisons or other detention facilities, by submission of its offer, the offeror certifies that it is compliant with those laws, including the requirements set forth in Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, and Executive Order 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.

(c) The offeror affirms that the above requirements are conditions of payment that go to the essence of the contract and are therefore material terms of the contract. Payments under the contract are predicated on compliance with the above requirements, and therefore the offeror will not be eligible for funding under the contract or to retain any funding under the contract absent compliance with the above requirements.

(d) This certification reflects a change in the Government’s position regarding the materiality of the foregoing requirements and therefore any prior payment of similar claims does not reflect the materiality of the foregoing requirements to this contract.

(e) Submission of a knowing false statement relating to offeror’s compliance with the above requirements and/or eligibility for the contract may subject the offeror to liability under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, and/or criminal liability, including under 18 U.S.C. §§ 287 and 1001.

(f) Failure on the part of the offeror or its subcontractors to comply with the terms of this clause may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to terminate the contract for default.

(End of Provision)

NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Ombudsman Program

The USDA is committed to issuing solicitations and awarding contracts in a fair and prompt manner.

The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to address protest issues within the agency, providing an alternative to costly and time-consuming litigation. Operating independently, OPAP offers relief comparable to that granted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns through USDA’s internal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process before pursuing external forums such as the GAO.

Concerns may be addressed informally or through a formal agency protest filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman.

Informal Forum with the Ombudsman

1. Initial Point of Contact: Interested parties who believe a specific USDA procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer.

2. Escalation: If the Contracting Officer is unable to address their concerns, interested parties are encouraged to contact the USDA Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process, the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Utilization of the informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a formal protest with the agency or other forums.

3. Required Information: To ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office, Contracting Officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable).

Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman

1. Effort to Resolve: Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open and frank discussions.

2. Independent Review: If the protester’s concerns remain unresolved, an Independent Review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest with either the Contracting Officer or, alternatively, with the Ombudsman under the OPAP program. Contract awards or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless justified in writing for urgent and compelling reasons or determined in writing to be in the best interest of the Government.

3. Resolution Timeline: The agency’s goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from the date of filing.

4. Required Information: Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.104(a)(3).

Failure to submit the required information may result in a delay or dismissal of the protest.

5. Timeliness: Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR 33.104.

6. Submission: Formal protests under the OPAP program should be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer.

Election of Forum. By initiating a protest with the USDA, the protester agrees not to pursue the same matter with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or any other external forum while the agency protest is pending. If a protest is filed externally, the agency protest will be dismissed.

mailto:SPE.inquiry@usda.gov

Attachment 1 - Definitions and Specifications

Definitions:

• Deck – Sometimes called the “grid” or “grate.” This includes the combined parts of the cattleguard that vehicles drive on and the parts that deter cattle from attempting to walk over/through the cattleguard. These consist of rails, and often a series of channels, beams, and plates to support the rails, depending on the engineer’s design.

• Rails – The individual metal pieces that make up the deck. A cow’s foot would step between two rails.

• Base – The part of the cattleguard that rests on the ground and supports the deck (similar to the abutments of a bridge).

• Base Set – This includes both (2) metal bases that are used to support the deck, and are compatible with the deck, plus any diaphragms and gusset plates that may be necessary per the engineer’s design. For some designs, this includes pressure treated boards to sit under the metal bases. This does not include the deck or the wings. It does include any necessary bolts, nuts, washers, or other necessary hardware to install the base.

• Diaphragms – The components of the cattleguard that connect to the two bases, under the deck, to prevent movement of the bases. These are not always present in all designs.

• Gusset Plates – The metal components necessary to attach the diaphragms to the bases.

Often welded inside the base beams, and with pre-drilled holes to attach to the diaphragm beams. These are not always present in all designs.

• Wings – The components of the cattleguard that attach the sides of the cattleguard to the adjacent fence posts. These keep cattle from walking around the cattleguard. They serve as the transition from the fence to the cattleguard.

• Cattleguard Assembly – This is the entire cattleguard kit that includes all components above, plus any/all associated bolts, nuts, washers, and other hardware necessary to assemble the cattleguard. This includes one deck, two bases, two wings, and any necessary diaphragms, or other structural members, per the engineer’s design. This does not include gravel, asphalt, or pavement markings, as these are not included in this requirement.

Salient Requirements:

• All structural components shall meet HS-20 load rating according to AASHTO, as verified by a Professional Engineer.

• Cattleguard and components shall be designed and stamped by a professional engineer.

The USFS may include a standard drawing as part of this package as a general example of the product desired. However, this drawing does not replace the need for an engineered design, and should not be used for fabrication, without the approval of a licensed engineer.

It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure the product meets the safe loading requirements below, and is approved by a professionally licensed engineer.

• Cattleguard design and shop drawings shall be submitted to the government and approved prior to acceptance.

• All components, including bases, shall be constructed of metal. A design that incorporates pressure treated wood foundations under metal bases is acceptable, but only to add stability, not to gain significant height of the cattleguard. See below or recommended heights.

• All metal shall be painted “Traffic Yellow.”

• All welding shall be done by the manufacturer so that all remaining assembly by the USFS can be completed with the supplied fasteners. Holes for fasteners are to be pre-drilled by the manufacturer.

• No component’s weight shall exceed the lifting capacity of a USFS Case 580 backhoe.

Assume a max lifting weight for this machine to be 3,000 pounds.

• Cattleguard decks shall be 14 foot measured perpendicular to the road by 8 foot measured parallel to the road.

• Cattleguard base assemblies shall be compatible with the same deck size above.

• Cleanouts are not required and not desired on the cattleguard decks. Offers that include cattleguard cleanouts will not be accepted.

• If the base assembly design includes diaphragms, or structural components that connect the two bases, they shall be of an appropriate size for the same deck size mentioned above.

• Gaps between the rails shall be between 4 and 5 inches wide.

• The void space beneath the bottom of the cattleguard deck and the bottom of the base assembly (or the ground) shall be approximately 20 inches high (+/- 4 inches). The USFS Recommends a 16” high steel beam for the base, and likely a 4” pressure treated footing board under the beam, or a similar configuration as specified by the engineer’s design.

• The deck rails shall be comprised of a “roll formed rail section” (rectangular, circular, and angled deck rails will not be accepted). The image below is of a rolled formed rail section.

This is sometimes also referred to as a “cup” or “A-frame” rail type.

Quantities:

• 4 complete cattleguard assemblies for single-lane roads. Each assembly includes a 14 foot x 8 foot deck, a base assembly (two steel bases per base assembly, including two appropriately-sized diaphragms, gusset plates, and any associated timber foundations), and a set of wings (two wings per assembly), and all hardware and fasteners necessary to construct the cattleguard.

• 3 additional base assemblies (two bases per assembly, including two appropriately-sized diaphragms, gusset plates, any associated timber foundations, and any associated hardware). The size for these base assemblies shall match 14 foot by 8 foot cattleguard decks.

Explanatory Images of Terminologies

What are cattleguard “Bases?” See the below images:

NOTE: THIS PURCHASE REQUIRES ALL BASES TO BE MADE OF STEEL

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