A1 -RFQ Terms and Conditions 12445226Q0003.docx

Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions Solicitation Number:

GAOA Lake Winfield Scott Campground 12445226Q0003

Description - This project is intended to replace existing infrastructure that is obsolete and beyond its usable life. If left in place, deferred maintenance costs will continue to increase and further damage will occur. The following areas shall be addressed as part of the scope of work:

Replacing existing north loop bathhouse, updating the water and sewer systems, soil erosion control/site stabilization, survey staking and pavement repairs.

*Optional items to be addressed if possible: replacing existing south loop bathhouse, repairs/renovations to guard shack and replacement of entrance/dump station. Refer to schedule of items (A3 – SOI) for further details.

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; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 12445226Q0003 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for GAOA Lake Winfield Scott Campground Construction located at the Blue Ridge Ranger District in Blairsville, GA.

This acquisition is 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 applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction The small business size standard is $45M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

See “A1 -RFQ Terms and Conditions 12445226Q0003” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.

Statement of Requirement

Definitization of Equitable Adjustments for Change Orders - 436.101-4 Advance Notices and Solicitations

(b) Solicitation notices posted for construction contracts must include a statement that, “Pursuant to FAR 36.101-4(b), information regarding USDA’s definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts may be found at FAR 36.211 | USDA. USDA’s procedures that apply to the definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts may be found in 443.304 -70.

Technical Data - Technical data and supporting documentation associated with this solicitation are available through the following sources:

1. Solicitation Attachments The following documents are included as attachments to this solicitation and can be accessed via the “Attachments/Links” section of the posting.

· A1 -RFQ Terms and Conditions 12445226Q0003

· A2 - Rev SOW LWS Final

· A3 – SOI

· A4 - Updated Combined SPECS

· A5 - LWS Architectural Set

· A6 - Past Performance Questionnaire

· A7 - LWS CIVIL_100_R1_signed-final

· A8 - Info SR 180 @ Slaughter Crk

· A9 – WD GA20250107 Bldg Union County

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and United States Department of Aquiculture 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

This is a commercial construction acquisition. FAR 52.212-4 is amended as follows:

(b) Inspection/Acceptance. Inspection and Acceptance will be conducted in accordance with FAR 52.246-12, Inspection of Construction (Aug 1996).

(o) FAR 52.246-21, Warranty of Construction is applicable to this contract.

☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.222-50

☐ 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:

☐ Alternate I (Mar 2020).

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

☐ Alternate IV (Nov 2025) of 52.219-9

☐ 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

☐ Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9

☐ 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

☐ Alternate II (Nov 2025) of 52.240-92

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

☐ Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64

The Contractor shall comply with the following FAR Clauses for Commercial Construction.

The following clauses are applicable when checked:

Other Applicable Clauses

FAR 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (DEC 2022) FAR 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds -- Construction (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION MAY 2023)

AGAR Clauses

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 closeout 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)

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

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

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.

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)

452.232-71 Progress Payments for Commercial Construction Contracts (Dec 2025)

(a) Contractor entitlement to progress payments. The Contractor may request progress payments monthly as the work proceeds, or at more frequent intervals as determined by the Contracting Officer, on estimates of work accomplished that meets the standards of quality established under the contract, as approved by the Contracting Officer.

(b) Computation of amounts. Progress payments will be authorized when the payment requested is properly due in accordance with this contract; the work will be performed in accordance with the contract; and there has been no impairment or diminution of the Government’s security under this contract. The Contracting Officer may authorize consideration of:

Materials delivered on site and preparatory work;

Materials delivered to the Contractor at locations other than the site, if:

Specifically authorized by the contract; and The Contractor provides satisfactory evidence of title and intended use in the contract.

(c) Contractor request for progress payments. The Contractor’s request for progress payments shall include the following:

1. An itemization of the amounts requested, related to the various elements of work required by the contract;

A listing of the amount included for work performed by each subcontractor;

A listing of the total amount of each subcontract;

A listing of the amounts previously paid to each subcontractor; and Additional supporting data in a form and detail required by the Contracting Officer.

(d) Contractor Certification. Each request for progress payment shall be accompanied by the following certification:

I hereby certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, that—

1. The amounts requested are only for performance in accordance with the specifications, terms, and conditions of the contract;

1. All payments due to subcontractors and suppliers from previous payments received under the contract have been made, and timely payments will be made from the proceeds of the payment covered by this certification, in accordance with subcontract agreements and the requirements of Chapter 39 of Title 31, United States Code;

1. This request for progress payments does not include any amounts which the prime contractor intends to withhold or retain from a subcontractor or supplier in accordance with the terms and conditions of the subcontract; and

1. This certification is not to be construed as final acceptance of a subcontractor’s performance.

________________________________________________(name) ________________________________________________(title) ________________________________________________(date)

(e) Access for verification of payment entitlement. To verify the Contractor’s entitlement to progress payments under this contract, the Contractor shall provide the Government, upon request and during normal business hours, access to the following:

1. Records and Documentation:

1. Certified progress payment requests and supporting documentation;

1. Subcontractor and supplier invoices, payment records, and lien waivers;

1. Updated schedule of values and progress schedules;

1. Quality assurance and inspection reports;

1. Payroll records, if applicable under labor provisions.

Facilities and Worksite Access:

1. Physical access to the construction site for inspection of work progress;

1. Access to off-site storage locations for materials billed but not yet incorporated into the work; or

1. Access to any fabrication facilities where contract-related work is being performed.

Access to electronic invoicing or project management systems used to track progress and payments, if such systems are used in contract performance.

(f) Dates for payment. A progress payment under this clause is a contract progress payment under the Prompt Payment clause of this contract, and except as provided in paragraph (g) of this clause, approved requests shall be paid within 30 days of submittal of a proper request for payment.

(g) Liquidation of progress payments. Progress payments shall be liquidated by deducting from the payment of each item the total unliquidated amount of progress payments made for that separately priced unit of that line item. The liquidation amounts for each line item shall be clearly delineated in each request for progress payment submitted by the Contractor.

(h) Security for progress payments. In the event the Contractor fails to provide adequate security as required in this contract, no progress payment shall be made under this contract. Upon receipt of adequate security, progress payments shall be made, including all previous payments to which the Contractor is entitled, in accordance with the terms of the contract. If at any time the Contracting Officer determines that the security provided by the Contractor is insufficient, the Contractor shall promptly provide such additional security as the Contracting Officer determines necessary. In the event the Contractor fails to provide such additional security, the Contracting Officer may collect or liquidate such security that has been provided, and suspend further payments to the Contractor; the Contractor shall repay to the Government the amount of unliquidated progress payments as the Contracting Officer at his sole discretion deems repayable.

(i) Special terms regarding termination for cause. If this contract is terminated for cause, the Contractor shall, on demand, repay to the Government the amount of unliquidated progress payments. The Government shall be liable for no payment except as provided by the Termination for Cause paragraph of the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

(j) Reservation of rights.

1. No payment, vesting of title under this clause, or other action taken by the Government under this clause shall-

1. Excuse the Contractor from performance of obligations under this contract; or

1. Constitute a waiver of any of the rights or remedies of the parties under the contract.

The Government’s rights and remedies under this clause-

1. Shall not be exclusive, but rather shall be in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or this contract; and

1. Shall not be affected by delayed, partial, or omitted exercise of any right, remedy, power, or privilege, nor shall such exercise or any single exercise preclude or impair any further exercise under this clause or the exercise of any other right, power, or privilege of the Government.

(k) Refund of unearned amounts. If the Contractor, after making a certified request for progress payments, discovers that a portion or all of such request constitutes a payment for performance by the Contractor that fails to conform to the specifications, terms, and conditions of this contract (hereinafter referred to as the "unearned amount"), the Contractor shall-

1. Notify the Contracting Officer of such performance deficiency; and

1. Be obligated to pay the Government an amount (computed by the Contracting Officer in the manner provided in paragraph (j) of this clause) equal to interest on the unearned amount from the 8th day after the date of receipt of the unearned amount until-

1. The date the Contractor notifies the Contracting Officer that the performance deficiency has been corrected; or

1. The date the Contractor reduces the amount of any subsequent certified request for progress payments by an amount equal to the unearned amount.

(l) Retainage. If the Contracting Officer finds that satisfactory progress was achieved during any period for which a progress payment is to be made, the Contracting Officer shall authorize payment to be made in full. However, if satisfactory progress has not been made, the Contracting Officer may retain a maximum of 10 percent of the amount of the payment until satisfactory progress is achieved. When the work is substantially complete, the Contracting Officer may retain from previously withheld funds and future progress payments that amount the Contracting Officer considers adequate for protection of the Government and shall release to the Contractor all the remaining withheld funds. Also, on completion and acceptance of each separate building, public work, or other division of the contract, for which the price is stated separately in the contract, payment shall be made for the completed work without retention of a percentage.

(m) Title, liability, and reservation of rights. All material and work covered by progress payments made shall, at the time of payment, become the sole property of the Government, but this shall not be construed as-

1. Relieving the Contractor from the sole responsibility for all material and work upon which payments have been made or the restoration of any damaged work; or

1. Waiving the right of the Government to require the fulfillment of all the terms of the contract.

1. The Government’s rights and remedies under this clause-

(i) Shall not be exclusive, but rather shall be in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or this contract; and

(ii) Shall not be affected by delayed, partial, or omitted exercise of any right, remedy, power, or privilege, nor shall such exercise or any single exercise preclude or impair any further exercise under this clause or the exercise of any other right, power, or privilege of the Government.

(n) Reimbursement for bond premiums. In making these progress payments, the Government shall, upon request, reimburse the Contractor for the amount of premiums paid for performance and payment bonds (including coinsurance and reinsurance agreements, when applicable) after the Contractor has furnished evidence of full payment to the surety. The retainage provisions in paragraph (l) of this clause shall not apply to that portion of progress payments attributable to bond premiums.

(o) Final payment. The Government shall pay the amount due the Contractor under this contract after-

1. Completion and acceptance of all work;

1. Presentation of a properly executed voucher; and

1. Presentation of release of all claims against the Government arising by virtue of this contract, other than claims, in stated amounts, that the Contractor has specifically excepted from the operation of the release. A release may also be required of the assignee if the Contractor’s claim to amounts payable under this contract has been assigned under the Assignment of Claims Act of1940 ( 31 U.S.C.3727 and 41 U.S.C. 6305).

(p) Limitation because of undefinitized work. Notwithstanding any provision of this contract, progress payments shall not exceed 80 percent on work accomplished on undefinitized contract actions. A "contract action" is any action resulting in a contract, as defined in FAR subpart 2.1, including contract modifications for additional supplies or services, but not including contract modifications that are within the scope and under the terms of the contract, such as contract modifications issued pursuant to the Changes clause, or funding and other administrative changes.

(End of clause)

428.306 Insurance Under Fixed-Price Contracts.

Solicitation Information - Award Type

It is anticipated that a Firm Fixed Price Contract 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.

Relevant Experience - The Government will consider the extent to which the vendor demonstrates experience performing work similar in scope, size, and complexity to the requirements of this solicitation. Greater consideration will be given to vendors whose experience reflects a strong alignment with the Government’s needs. The Government also considers the firm’s licensure status within the U.S.

The Offeror must demonstrate successful experience as a General Contractor (GC) responsible for the construction of two “similar” projects substantially completed within the past eight (8) years from the date of RFQ. A project shall be considered “similar” if it meets ALL the following characteristics:

1. The project scope was primarily for construction, alteration, or renovation of residential or commercial buildings, potable waterline, or sanitary sewer conveyance systems. “Primarily” means that more than 50% of the project scope met this description.

2. The similar construction scope cost at award of the construction contract was at least $2,000,000.

3. A project is defined as work performed under a single task order or contract. For multiple/single award and IDIQ type contracts, the contract shall not be submitted as a project; rather Offerors shall submit the work performed under a single task order as a project.

(GC may use the experience of its Subcontractor to fulfill this requirement. Subcontractor must be clearly identified in the proposal.)

Past Performance - Offerors shall provide completed Past Performance Information Sheets (see A6 - Past Performance Questionnaire) for five (5) relevant contracts (references) completed within the preceding five (5) year period.

Past Performance of a contractor reflects their capacity to manage quality, budget, timeliness, business operations and customer relations. The Government reserves the right to use other government data available in its assessment of the Offeror.

Offerors shall also provide Past Performance Information Sheets for all teaming partners and critical subcontractors to include five (5) relevant contracts (references) completed within the preceding five (5) year period. A critical subcontractor is defined as an entity (subcontractor, teaming Contractor) other than the offeror itself that will perform at least 20% or more of the total proposed contract. In addition to the Past Performance Information Sheet for each teaming partner and critical subcontractor, the offeror shall also provide a consent letter executed by each of its proposed partners and critical subcontractors authorizing the release of adverse past performance information to the prime Contractor to allow the prime Contractor an opportunity to respond. A sample Subcontracting/Teaming Partner Consent Form is provided as Attachment 7 to the solicitation.

If no relevant contracts are available, the five (5) most recent contracts completed in the last five (5) years shall be used. Contracts listed may include those with the Federal Government, State and Local Governments or their agencies, and Commercial Customers. If an offeror has no relevant past performance history, the offeror must affirmatively state that it possesses no relevant past performance history.

The Government will evaluate the offeror’s past performance to assess the degree of confidence that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort. The evaluation will consider recency, relevancy, and quality of past performance.

Recency: Past performance information must be from efforts performed within the last five (5) years from the date of solicitation issuance. More recent performance may be given greater weight.

Relevancy: The Government will assess how closely the offeror’s past performance aligns with the scope, size, complexity, and type of work described in this solicitation. The Government will make an independent determination of relevancy of the data provided or obtained. Relevancy will be rated as:

· Very Relevant – Essentially the same scope and complexity.

· Relevant – Similar in scope and complexity.

· Somewhat Relevant – Some similarities in scope or complexity.

· Not Relevant – Little or no similarity.

Quality of Performance: The Government will evaluate the quality of the offeror’s performance on prior contracts, including:

· Timeliness of performance

· Technical quality

· Cost control (if applicable)

· Business relations

· Customer satisfaction

Sources may include CPARS, past performance questionnaires, and other verifiable references. The Government reserves the right to limit or expand the number of references it decides to contact and to contact references other than those provided by the offeror.

Confidence Assessment: Based on the recency, relevancy, and quality of past performance, the Government will assign one of the following confidence ratings:

· High Confidence – Government has a high expectation of successful performance.

· Some Confidence – Government has a reasonable expectation of success.

· Low Confidence – Government has concerns about successful performance.

· Neutral Confidence – No relevant past performance available; no positive or negative inference will be made.

Note: Offerors without relevant past performance will not be rated favorably or unfavorably but will receive a Neutral Confidence rating.

Key Personnel: The Offeror shall identify their approach to managing employees, including subcontractors, for this project. At a minimum, the offeror shall provide an organizational chart showing the roles of designated key personnel and how they relate to each other, including subcontractors and their key personnel.

Also, at a minimum, the Offeror must provide a resume for each of the following Key Personnel that includes the information identified below and must meet the minimum requirements stated here.

1. Project Manager for Construction

2. On-Site Construction Superintendent The organizational chart and resumes shall clearly identify where the same personnel are fulfilling multiple roles. All resumes must include the following information and explain how the proposed Key Personnel’s experience meets the minimum requirements.

Key Personnel must possess the following:

1. Project Manager for Construction– A) Education: Graduation from an accredited undergraduate program with an Associates or Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field of expertise. Note: Appropriate experience may be substituted for education.

B) Project Experience: Minimum of 5 years project management experience in the construction industry with at least two projects valued at $2,000,000 or greater (each) of repair and alteration, construction, or renovation of residential or commercial buildings, potable waterline, and/or sanitary sewer conveyance systems. Provide documentation of delegated authority to act as project manager on the projects cited.

2. On-site Construction Superintendent – A) Education: Graduation from an accredited undergraduate program with an Associates or Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, a similar field of expertise, or a higher-level trade specific technical certification. Note: Appropriate experience may be substituted for education.

B) Project Experience: Minimum of 5 years field construction experience as the site superintendent in construction projects with at least two projects valued at $2,000,000 or greater (each) of repair and alteration, construction, or renovation of residential or commercial buildings, potable waterline, and/or sanitary sewer conveyance systems. Provide documentation of delegated authority to act as primary On-site Construction Superintendent on the projects cited.

Technical Approach: The proposal shall include a narrative describing the offeror’s approach to managing the major components of the project, including:

1. Demolition and construction of gravity sewer and sanitary lift station renovations

2. Demolition and construction of water system, including newly aligned water lines between the campground and the reservoir tank

3. Construction of the expansion of the existing central drain field and new drain field for North Loop Bathhouse

4. Demolition and construction of the North Loop Bathhouse

5. Demolition and construction of the South Loop Bathhouses

6. Construction of the RV Dump station and associated new asphalt.

7. Demolition and construction of the Guard Shack The narrative must be accompanied by a construction schedule that clearly outlines the major components of work (including major tasks), demonstrates a thorough understanding of the contract requirements, and reflects the contractor’s capacity to complete the work within the government’s stated period of performance. Construction schedules shall be in GANTT chart format.

Evaluation Standard: The government will consider the contractor’s understanding of the requirements of the project and their capacity to accomplish the work within the government’s period of performance.

Acceptability Standard: This will be evaluated upon the Offeror’s written response to the RFQ and the GANTT chart construction schedule. This will also be evaluated for the completeness of the contractor’s schedule (including all major project tasks).

Price: Any quantity price discounts and discounts for prompt payment should be included in this section. The offeror shall provide pricing as requested in the attached spreadsheet titled “A3 - SOI”. Any quantity price discounts and discounts for prompt payment should be included in this section. Total price evaluation will be for the base period, all options and in accordance with FAR 52.217-8, up to a six-month extension period. Failure to propose pricing for the base period and all options on 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.

Qualification Requirements

Offerors, or the product or service, ARE required to meet a qualification requirement to be eligible for award. Qualification requirements may be obtained by reviewing all Evaluation criteria within the Solicitation RFQ details and instructions.

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) The following information is required:

i) Signed Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Order (Commercial), with blocks 30a, b & c completed by the offeror.

ii) Schedule of Items, A3 – SOI, all blocks must be completed by the offeror. All Items must be priced. Format- Adobe PDF or Microsoft Excel

iii) Acknowledgement of solicitation amendments (if any). By signing the SF 30.

iv) Scanned copy of fully executed Bid Guarantee (Standard Form 24 and Power of Attorney).

v.) Technical approach- Maximum size: Six 8 ½ x 11 pages; Format- Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF.

vi) A6- Past Performance Questionnaires- Format- Adobe PDF Each of the parts shall be separate and complete so that evaluation of one may be accomplished independently from evaluation of the other.

All documents shall be submitted as specified in the SF-1449. It is the vendor’s responsibility to ensure delivery of all required documents by the date and time set for receipt of offers.

FAR 52.212-1 is amended as follows:

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.

Site Visit:

There will be a site visit on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 10am EST located at the Blue Ridge Ranger District Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests 439 Lake Winfield Scott Rd Suches, GA 30572 (Coordinates: 34.732393, -83.976512).

**Offerors are highly encouraged to attend the site visit. Please submit your RSVP via email to penny.zortman@usda.gov and Jalisa.sims@usda.gov.

Questions Questions shall be submitted via email to penny.zortman@usda.gov and Jalisa.sims@usda.gov and are due no later than Friday. January 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern 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.

The following provisions are applicable if checked:

☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) to 52.204-7

Other Applicable FAR Provisions

When checked, the Contractor shall comply with the following FAR Clauses for Commercial Construction.

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:

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

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…