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Reference Solicitation No. 127EAV25Q0060

Project Title: PRD Developed Site Carbaryl Application

Forest: Cleveland National Forest

Project Description: To secure pest control related services for the application of a contact insecticide, Carbaryl, to the boles and large lateral limbs (> 5" dia.) of 862 individual coast

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live oak (Quercus agrifolia), trees greater than

13.6 inches in diameter at breast height (dbh) to prevent attacks of the invasive goldspotted oak borer. Individual trees have been pre-identified by Forest Service (FS) personnel and are designated for spraying with metal tags and colored flagging. Designated trees are spread across eleven (12) administrative and developed recreation sites located on the Palomar Ranger

District of the Cleveland National Forest in northeastern San Diego and southwestern Riverside

Counties, CA.

Performance Location: Palomar Ranger District

Set-Aside: 100 Small Business

Forest Service Representatives:

COR: Andrew Weinhart, Andrew.weinhart@usda.gov

CS: Ma Estrellita Dasmarinas, maestrellita.dasmarinas@usda.gov

CO: David Watson, David.l.watson@usda.gov

Delivery: 10 Days After Notice to Proceed

Period of Performance: 03/02/2026 to 11/02/2026

0001 Pest Control services- See Statement of Work

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SOW_Carbaryl Application Region 5,Cleveland NF,Palomar RD

ATTACHMENT 1 - STATEMENT OF WORK

1. SCOPE OF CONTRACT

Description of Work: The intent of this contract is to secure pest control related services for the application of a contact insecticide, Carbaryl, to the boles and large lateral limbs (> 5” dia.) of 862 individual coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia), trees greater than 13.6 inches in diameter at breast height (dbh) to prevent attacks of the invasive goldspotted oak borer. Individual trees have been pre-identified by Forest Service (FS) personnel and are designated for spraying with metal tags and colored flagging. Designated trees are spread across eleven (12) administrative and developed recreation sites located on the Palomar Ranger District of the Cleveland National Forest in northeastern San Diego and southwestern Riverside Counties, CA.

Work is expected to occur between April 1 and August 1, 2026; dependent on presence of surface water at each site.

Contractor Responsibility: The Contractor shall provide everything--including, but not limited to, all equipment, supplies, transportation, labor, and supervision--necessary to complete the project, except for that which the contract clearly states is to be furnished by the Government.

2. Project Location and Description

Location: The project is located on the Cleveland National Forest, Palomar Ranger District in northeastern San Diego County.

The following administrative and developed sites contain designated trees:

Name Street Address City State Zip No. of Trees

Acres

Oak Grove Campground 37560 Hwy 79 S Warner Springs

CA 92086 122 26

Oak Grove Fire Station and Administrative site

37560 Hwy 79 S Warner Springs

CA 92086 243 32

Pine Hills Fire Station 17158 Boulder Creek Rd

Julian CA 92036

34 15

Inaja Memorial Picnic Area 30828 Julian Rd Santa Ysabel CA 92070 11 4

Dripping Springs Campground

39755 CA-79 Aguanga CA 92536 115 19

Dripping Springs Fire Station and Trailhead Parking

38000-39314 CA-79 Aguanga CA 92536 57 9

Ataxam Mamta’Ash Campground

Puerta La Cruz Rd Warner Springs

CA 92086 99 15

San Luis Rey Picnic Area CA-76 Santa Ysabel CA 92070 75 7

Henshaw Overlook S-7 / East Grade Road

Santa Ysabel CA 92070 10 2

Crestline Picnic Area Summit Circle Santa Ysabel CA 92070 38 7

Fry Creek Campground County Hwy S6 / Canfield Rd.

Palomar Mountain

CA 92060 58 54

Description: Trees have been pre-selected for treatment and identified with a permanent numbered tag (silver round tag). In some cases, fluorescent flagging has been tied to tags to aid in relocation by contractor.

An inventory of all marked trees is being maintained to aid in contract inspection, monitoring and any follow-up treatment needs. The inventory record includes information about each tree such as species, diameter, GSOB Rating, and GPS coordinates to add information for treatment effectiveness and monitoring.

Additional tree location maps for each site, compatible with Avenza Maps, ESRI Field maps, or other geolocated PDF viewer, can be requested after award and prior to commencement of operations.

Exclusions (non-work areas): See Section 8 technical Requirements for areas of avoidance by Contractor.

Accessibility: All FS designated trees can be reached on foot with 200 feet of hose while spray truck and/or trailer are parked on a maintained paved or dirt road within each site.

Any prospective contractor desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing from the Contracting Officer soon enough to allow a reply to reach all prospective contractors before the solicitation closing date. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding.

3. Maps

Maps showing the general vicinity and/or specific work areas are included in Attachment 2. Maps are general in nature and are not to be considered as definitively identifying locations.

4. Estimated Start Date and Contract Timeframe

The Contractor shall begin work within seven (7) calendar days after the effective date of the Notice to Proceed and shall prosecute the work at a rate that will result in completion of all work within the following time frame:

Period of Performance Estimated Start Date Contract Time

April 1 to August 1, 2026 May 11, 2026 10 calendar days

5. Restrictions on Work

Work may be performed at any time during the period of the contract, except as outlined here.

Nothing in this part shall be construed to take away any of the Government's rights under the Suspension of Work Clause (52.242-14). Restrictions are as follows:

1. When the Contracting Officer (or designated representative) determines that adverse weather has made access too dangerous or that continued vehicular travel would cause unacceptable road damage.

2. In accordance with all stipulations prescribed in Section 8. Technical Requirements.

6. Licenses and Insurance

The contractor shall obtain the following insurance and licenses:

California Qualified Applicator License or Certificate (QAL/QAC), California Restricted Materials Permit. For information on how to apply for a license, please visit How to Get a Permit, License or Product Registration (ca.gov).

7. Camping and Housing

Camping is not permitted in FS campgrounds.

8. Technical Requirements

8.1 General Requirements

8.1.1 Carbaryl must be applied by a state-licensed pesticide applicator. Carbaryl is a California Restricted Use Pesticide and requires that the contractor obtain a Restricted Materials Permit to possess and apply. Contractor shall provide a copy of the Applicator License (or Certificate) and a copy of the valid Restricted Materials Permit to the FS.

8.1.2 The Contractor is responsible for any notifications (for example, to nearby apiaries) that may be required by the County Agricultural Department.

8.1.3 The Contractor is responsible for reporting pesticide use amounts and locations to the County pesticide use reporting system.

8.1.4 A FS contract inspector will be on-site at all times, including during mixing and clean-up operations to ensure all contract requirements are met.

8.1.5 The Contractor must comply with all federal, state and local pesticide laws and regulations regarding pesticide application during project implementation.

8.2 Chemical Formulation

8.2.1 The insecticide shall be a concentrated liquid (4 lbs. AI per gallon) formulation of Carbaryl registered for forestry applications in California... Examples include Drexel Carbaryl 4L, Sevin Brand 4F Carbaryl, Sevin Brand XLR Plus, Carbaryl 4L. The chemical to be used shall be registered for bark beetle control and properly formulated, following label directions. A 2% solution (5 fluid ounces/gallon) in water will be the dilution rate.

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8.3 Mixing

8.3.1 The water pH used for mixing shall be at a level specified by the insecticide label. The water pH shall be checked daily and from each water source and recorded prior to mixing.

The water must be neutral or at about a pH7. The type and amount of additive to achieve a pH7 will be measured and recorded. After mixing and settling to obtain the desired pH level the pH will be checked and recorded again.

8.3.2 Mixing and loading of insecticide shall be done in areas where accidental spills would not contaminate streams or other water sources. The area shall be approved by the COR.

8.4 Application Procedure

8.4.1 All bole surfaces, including the root collar, must be treated with insecticide. All trees shall be sprayed on all sides up to a minimum of 25 feet or to the point where the diameter of the bole or lateral branches are less than 5 inches, whichever is less. The applicator cannot choose to ignore a particular face of the tree due to heavy component of tree branches. This may require the applicator to reposition the spray apparatus during the operations in order to achieve the required coverage.

8.4.2 The applicator cannot choose to ignore any portion of the face of a tree due to a heavier denser crown component (multiple branches). This means the applicator needs to reposition during application to ensure adequate coverage on entire bole or face of tree.

8.4.3 The amount of spray to be applied will vary depending upon tree height and diameter, but must be sufficient so that all bark crevices, bark flaps, and the root collar where beetles may enter tree are thoroughly treated.

8.4.4 No Carbaryl spraying will occur within 100 of flowing water or wetland areas.

8.4.5 To minimize drift of spray droplets, spraying will be done only when wind is 0-5 mph.

8.4.6 269 trees have been marked for spraying, it is likely that some of those individuals will have died or be dying at the time of contract implementation. Those trees as determined by the COR to be unhealthy will not be sprayed.

8.4.7 The Contractor shall be required to keep the spray vehicle or cherry picker on established roads unless otherwise approved by the COR. All designated trees will be within a reachable distance of an established road.

8.4.8 The Contractor will adhere to all applicable safety regulations, including all label direction regarding mixing and PPE.

8.4.9 Applicators must wear chemical resistant gloves, footwear and headgear. Overalls (or Tyvek) over a long sleeve shirt and long pants AND must be wearing a NIOSH approved particulate filter when designated on the pesticide label.

8.5 Designation of Trees to Be Treated

8.5.1 Designated trees will be marked by a round silver tag in the bole of tree and pink, fluorescent flagging which will be removed and disposed of properly at the time of spraying for each tree.

8.6 Timing of Spray Operations

8.6.1 Spraying must occur between beginning of the second full week of May and the end of the second full week of June. Coordination between the Contractor and the COR will be necessary to determine the proper time for spray operations to begin due to restrictions on weather conditions.

8.6.2 Certain conditions must be met prior to pesticide application, including wind speed, direction of wind, humidity, rainfall and temperature. The COR will determine if these conditions are present. If these conditions are not present, then spraying will be stopped until those conditions are present and are likely to remain present. These items are outlined in the hydrologist’s mitigation measures (read below).

8.6.3 To the extent possible dependent on weather conditions, the campground will be closed to the public 12 hours prior to and 72 hours after application.

8.6.4 The Contractor shall cooperate with the Government in deciding a schedule that satisfies the notification requirements of posting signs to notify the public of the Governments intentions, and the signs will be provided and posted by the Government one

(1) week prior to application and remain in place after spraying is to be completed.

8.6.5 Contractor will follow label directions for minimizing impacts to honeybees if bees are foraging in the area. This includes early morning or late evening applications. The contractor will work with the COR to determine if honeybee impact minimization practices need to be followed at each site.

The Contractor shall adhere to all “Mitigation Measures” recommended by Forest Hydrologist in the Hydrologist Specialist Report. These include the following:

8.6.6 Do not apply spray to any trees when rain is likely within 24 hours. This is to allow for the spray to dry. A weather report can be found at www.nwsla.noaa.gov

8.6.7 Do not apply spray when the wind is greater than 5 miles per hour.

8.6.8 Do not dispose of spray, wash equipment or release spray to open water.

8.6.9 Do not apply spray within 100 feet of any open water.

8.6.10 Do not apply spray to trees within 100 feet of intermittent and ephemeral channels if the bottom of the channel has surface water or is saturated and/or contains snow.

8.6.11 Do not apply spray to the trees near intermittent and ephemeral channels when precipitation is forecasted within the next three (3) days. A weather report can be found at www.nwsla.noaa.gov

8.6.12 Do not apply spray to trees across any flowing channels.

8.6.13 Spray preparation will occur at designated paved site that is more than 300 feet from any perennial and intermittent channel. An impervious membrane will be placed under the truck, mixing equipment and loading equipment so that spills maybe contained. An adsorbent will be available to pick up all spills.

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8.6.14 All empty and used spray containers and spent adsorbent will be disposed in a properly designed and designed waste container. All spent adsorbent along with other waste materials from spraying will be disposed of at an approved landfill.

8.6.15 A copy of the of the Pesticide Spill Contingency Plan will be prepared by the forest and will be available to the spray applicators and a copy will be onsite at all times.

8.7 other general measures to protect water quality:

8.7.1 If equipment is to be fueled or serviced on site, the refueling and servicing will at a designated site 300 feet from any perennial and intermittent channel. An impervious membrane will be placed under the equipment when they are serviced.

8.7.2 Following the label direction, the recreational/administrative site will be closed for at least one day. Label direction permits restricted entry interval (REI) of 12 hours for agricultural workers. For non-agricultural use people, “Keep unprotected persons out of treated areas until sprays have dried.”

8.7.3 Contractor shall make every possible effort to spray trees parallel to stream channels.

The diagram bellow is an example of spraying parallel to the channel bed. Spraying will not occur if the channel has water in it and is less than 100 feet from the tree.

Spray Spray

Tree

8.7.4 By spraying parallel to the stream as shown above, the tree will receive almost 100% coverage and if the spray accidentally goes past the tree, it is not likely fall into the channel.

8.8 Contractor-Furnished EquipmentThe Contractor shall furnish all tools, equipment, materials, supplies, labor, and supervision necessary to accomplish the spraying.

The Contractor’s equipment shall meet the following minimum requirements: COR will verify that the Contactor has neutralized the tanks to be used on this project prior to mixing the insecticide for this project application.

(a) The Carbaryl insecticide product must be new, or one that has been properly stored (according to label specifications) for no more than three (3) months from date of purchase. Insecticide that is greater than three (3) months from date of purchase, but less than one (1) year old may be used if approved by the CO. Approval will be based on written proof of proper storage and care of the product as directed by product label specifications and receipt of purchase.

(b) A self-agitating hydraulic power sprayer is required and shall have sufficient capability to adequately mix contents of holding tank to ensure proper application of Carbaryl in a consistent and effective manner. Also, the spray equipment used by applicator shall be required to spray at 300 PSI (pounds per square inch) minimum, with a #8 orifice on the washer nozzle. The hose on the Contractor’s spray apparatus shall be capable of reaching a minimum of 300 feet.

(c) Safety for this operation must meet all Federal, State, and local requirements for Carbaryl insecticide applications. As part of the safety protocols, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to adhere to those requirements with the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as stated on the chemical label and material safety data sheets (MSDS).

(d) Contractor shall have at their immediate disposal a spill cleanup kit available with each spray vehicle. The spill cleanup kit will include the following: shovel, rubber boots, rubber gloves, protective rain suit or coveralls, safety goggles, buckets, 4 mil minimum polyethylene plastic bags, and 10-20 pounds of an absorbent material.

(e) Key contract personnel performing the spraying operations must provide documentation of all necessary certifications, licenses, permits, etc. as required by Federal, State, and local governments.

8.9 Public Safety

A safety plan will be discussed with Contractor upon award and may vary on complexity and proximity to high use areas.

8.10 Road Maintenance

Road maintenance is not required. All roads shall remain open, unobstructed, and free of trees and/or slash at all times during the Contractors’ operations. Any damage caused by contractors’ activities to gates, drainage structures or deleterious roadbed re-shaping shall be repaired at the contractors’ expense and under the direction of the Contracting Officer

9. Delivery/Performance

9.1 The period of performance is from April 1 2026 to August 1, 2026.

9.2 Winter Shutdown

When winter weather sets in and the continuation of work is impractical, the Contracting Officer may authorize a total suspension until such time as work can proceed. During the period of total suspension, the calendar days elapsed will not be charged against the contract time.

10. Contract Administration Data

10.1 Pre-work

Pre-work conference. Before work begins on service contracts, a pre-work conference is normally held to discuss the contract--especially the specifications, labor provisions, plan of work, and selected standard clauses. The pre-work meeting should be attended by an officer of the firm, or someone designated in writing to act on behalf of the firm. The pre-work meeting may be waived at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

10.2 Notice to Proceed

No work may begin on this contract until the Contracting Officer has issued a Notice to Proceed.

10.3 Payment

The Contractor will be paid for each tree accepted upon inspection by USFS inspecting personnel.

10.4 Payments and Deductions

Payment will be made for fully acceptable work at the prices bid in the schedule of items.

In the event of extended non-work periods because of adverse weather, the Contracting Officer may authorize progress payments for partially completed sub-items on a case-by-case basis. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.212-4 (a) Inspection/Acceptance, payment may be made for less than fully acceptable work at a reduced price. Other exceptions are noted below:

10.4.1 Payment will be made in full if inspection results are 90 percent or higher. No payment will be made if inspection results are less than 90 percent.

10.4.2 The Contracting Officer may retain up to 10 percent of the invoiced amount if the contractor is behind schedule at the time the invoice is presented. “Behind schedule” means that the percentage of work completed is less than the percentage of time used.

10.5 Release of claims. The Contractor, and each assignee under an assignment entered into under this contract and in effect at the time of final payment under this contract, shall execute and deliver, at the time of and as a condition precedent to final payment under this contract, a release discharging the Government, its officers, agents, and employees of and from all liabilities, obligations, and claims arising out of or under this contract.

10.6 Invoices.

Payment will be processed using the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The contractor shall upload invoices in IPP and submit for payment.

11. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE:

11.1 The sample plots will be located throughout each unit, so as to obtain a representative sample of the work. Each item will be inspected separately. Determinations of the acceptability of the work performed will be based on these inspections, which will be considered conclusive, except as otherwise provided in the contract.

11.2 Plot centers will be marked at each plot with brightly colored flagging and examined. The following criteria are inclusive of all items up for award; only applicable criteria for each item will be measured, but all is shown to inform contractor.

11.3 Presence of State License Pesticide applicator

Presence of COR or Inspector on site at all times of Spraying

(Pass /Fail)

(Pass / Fail)

11.4 Concentrate to be inspected prior to mixing. SDS

reviewed and approved before mixing begins

11.5 Water PH tested daily and results shared with

inspector or COR.

Mixing and loading location agreed upon prior to work starting.

11.6 Even application of Carbaryl on main stems and

lateral branches greater than five (5) inches in diameter.

Designated trees identified by contractor and insecticide applied.

11.7 Wind speeds are less than five (5) mph during

applications

Contractor performs work on dates specified, flexibility included for undesirable climatic conditions.

(Pass /Fail)

11.8 Spraying methods minimize impacts to water

resources

Work on this contract will be deemed acceptable when the government’s inspection plots equal a quality equal to or higher than that specified for that task, as shown in Table 1 -Quality Assurance Plan (QAP). Each item and each task must meet or exceed its Acceptable Quality Level for full payment on the item. If one or more tasks are below their Acceptable Quality Level of 90 percent, rework shall be completed at no charge to the government or payment will not be made.

Table 1. Quality Assurance Plan (QAP)

Tasks Quality Standard

Acceptable Quality

Level

Means of Measurement

Deductions And

Incentives

C.8-2.1

General Requirements

100% of General Requirements meets C.8.2.1 standards.

100% of General Requirements meets C.8.2-1 standards.

Contractor inspection records and random verification by the Government.

Deductions – For quality below 90%, re-work at no cost to Government. For quality 90% with no rework, no payment will be made.

Poor performance rating.

Incentives (>100%) = Superior performance rating.

C.8-2.2

Chemical Formulation

100% of Chemical Formulation meets C.8.2-2 standards.

100% of Chemical Formulation meets C.8.2-2 standards.

Contractor inspection records and random verification by the Government.

Deductions – For quality below 90%, re-work at no cost to Government. For quality 90% with no rework, no payment will be made.

Poor performance rating.

Incentives (100%) = Superior performance rating.

C.8-2.3

Mixing

100% of mixing meet C.8.2-3 standards.

100% of mixing meet C.8.2-3 standards.

Contractor inspection records and random verification by the Government.

Deductions – For quality below 90%, re-work at no cost to Government. For quality 90% with no rework, no payment will be made.

Poor performance rating.

Incentives (>100%) = Superior performance rating.

C.8-2.4 Application Procedures’

95% of Application Procedures meet C.8.2-4 standards

90% of Application Procedures meet C.8.2-4 standards

Contractor inspection records and random verification by the Government

Deductions – For quality below 90%, re-work at no cost to Government. For quality 90% with no rework, no payment will be made.

Poor performance rating.

Incentives (>95%) = Superior performance rating

C8-2.5 Designation of Trees to be Treated

100% of Designation of Trees to be Treated meet C.8.2-5 standards

95% of Designation of Trees to be Treated meet C.8.2-5 standards

Contractor inspection records and random verification by the Government

Deductions – For quality below 95%, re-work at no cost to Government. For quality 95% with no rework, no payment will be made.

Poor performance rating.

Incentives (>100%) = Superior performance rating

C.8-2.6 Timing of Spray Operations

95% of Timing of Spraying Operations meet C.8.2-6 standards

90% of Timing of Spraying Operations meet C.8.2-6 standards

Contractor inspection records and random verification by the Government

Deductions – For quality below 90%, re-work at no cost to Government. For quality 90% with no rework, no payment will be made.

Poor performance rating.

Incentives (>95%) = Superior performance rating

C.8-2.7 Other General Measures to Protect Water Quality

95% of Other General Measures to Protect Water Quality meet C.8.2-7 standards

90% of Other General Measures to Protect Water Quality meet C.8.2-7 standards

Contractor inspection records and random verification by the Government

Deductions – For quality below 90%, re-work at no cost to Government. For quality 90% with no rework, no payment will be made.

Poor performance rating.

Incentives (>95%) = Superior performance rating

Equipment Cleaning All off-road equipment used on this project shall be washed before moving into the project area so that the equipment is free of soil, seeds, vegetative material, or other debris that could contain or hold seeds of noxious weeds. “Off-road equipment” includes all logging and construction equipment and such brushing equipment as brush hogs, masticators, and chippers; it does not include log trucks, chip vans, service vehicles, water trucks, pickup trucks, and similar vehicles not intended for off-road use.

Equipment will be considered clean when visual inspection does not reveal soil, seeds, plant material, or other such debris. Disassembly of equipment components or specialized inspection equipment is not required. Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer at least five (5) days in advance of moving equipment in so that arrangements can be made for inspection.

If the project area is known to contain noxious weeds, the equipment shall be cleaned before moving to other FS system lands which do not contain noxious weeds

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Solicitation Number: 127EAV25Q0060

Provisions Incorporated by Reference

FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (NOV 2024) FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) FAR 52.237-1 Site Visit (APR 1984)

Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (Provisions are located at FAR part 52 and begin with 52)

Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR):https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (Provisions are located at AGAR part 452 and begin with 452)

Deviations to provisions may be viewed at: USDA FAR Class Deviations

(End of provision)

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023) (Provision)

Addenda to Provision FAR 52.212-1:

For simplified acquisitions, the word quote or quoter is substituted in provision FAR 52.212-1 for the word offer or offeror.

Addenda to Provision FAR 52.212-1 paragraph (b) Submission of Offers:

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 technical proposal, a price proposal, and contractor representations and certifications.

a) Technical Proposal – Offerors shall complete Attachment 3 -Experience Questionnaire. The technical proposal shall address the evaluation factors in 52.212-2.

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52 https://www.acquisition.gov/agar https://www.acquisition.gov/agar/part-452-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/general-information/staff-offices/departmental-administration/office-contracting-and-procurement-ocp/usda-far-class-deviations https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

b) Price Quote – Include the following: 1) the completed, signed SF-1449, 2) acknowledgement of any amendments to this solicitation by following the instructions that accompany the amendment(s), and 3) the completed Schedule of Items contained in Section B of this solicitation (excel sheet-do not convert to pdf).

c) Representations and Certifications - Fill in the check boxes for provisions FAR 52.204-26, FAR 52.204-24, and include a copy with your offer.

3) Submit offer by email to maestrellita.dasmarinas@usda.gov so that it is delivered into this inbox by the due date and time. Emails should contain 3 separate attachments (Technical Proposal, Price Quote, and Representations and Certifications) 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 offerors responsibility to confirm receipt of the offer from Ma Estrellita Dasmarinas.

4) All questions shall be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist (CS) of record by email to maestrellita.dasmarinas@usda.gov. All questions must be submitted NLT 03 September 2025. In order to be eligible for award of a federal contract, potential vendors need to already be registered and maintain active status in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov

Addenda to Provision FAR 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.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (Provision)

(a) 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 shall be used to evaluate offers:

Technical and past performance, when combined, are equal to price.

Factor A – Price – Offers shall provide their best price with their initial offer. Government intends to make award without discussions.

Factor B – Technical – Offerors shall use the Attachment 3 -Experience Questionnaire as their technical proposal. At a minimum technical proposal shall include:

https://www.sam.gov/

i) Past Performance – provide a list of similar projects completed by your firm over the past three years. Include a brief description of the project, dollar amount, year completed, and project owner contact information (name, phone, and email). The government may use past performance information from any available source.

If a company does not have past performance information available, information may be provided for predecessor companies, key personnel, or subcontractors. In the event that there is no past performance information available, the offeror will receive a neutral rating in this factor.

ii) Technical Capability – Experience Questionnaire filled out in its entirety and demonstrates offeror has the required licenses, experience, and key personnel to successfully perform the work

(b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished a 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 there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

Representations and Certifications (complete highlighted items in this section and return with your offer)

VENDOR NAME: _____________________________________________

VENDOR UEI: _____________________________________________

FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (OCT 2020) (Provision)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, "covered telecommunications equipment or services" and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause FAR 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(c) (1) Representation. The Offeror represents that it □ does, □ does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) (Provision)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at FAR 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products or Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at FAR 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at FAR 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause FAR 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-25#FAR_52_204_25 https://www.sam.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-26#FAR_52_204_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-3#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-26#FAR_52_204_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-26#FAR_52_204_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-3#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-25#FAR_52_204_25

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) ( https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It ☐ will, ☐ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that— https://www.sam.gov/

It ☐ does, ☐ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained:

Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the…