04N7-S-16-0023_Solicitation.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION PAGE OF PAGES

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER) THIS RFQ X IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET- ASIDE 1 21

1. REQUEST NO. 2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT.DEF. RATING

AG-04N7-S-16-0023 April 22, 2016 Req #793811

AAP #06SO101659493

UNDER BDSA REG. 2 �

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date) USDA Forest Service Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest 3040 Biddle Road Medford, OR 97504-4119

150 calendar days

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS) 7. DELIVERY X FOB DESTINATION NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER OTHER (See Schedule)

AREA CODE NUMBER 9. DESTINATION

Amy Chapman– Contracting David Scovell – Engineering*

541 618-2081* a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

8. TO: Wild Rivers Ranger District

a. NAME b. COMPANY b. STREET ADDRESS

c. STREET ADDRESS c. CITY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

OR

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5A ON OR

BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS @ 4:30 p.m.

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in BLOCK 5a.

This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the

May 19, 2016 This is not a public opening.

submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)

SUPPLY & DELIVER - TREATED TIMBER &

HARDWARE FOR WILD RIVERS TRAIL

BRIDGES

ROGUE RIVER-SISKIYOU NATIONAL FOREST

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OREGON

SEE SECTION B –

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

NOTE: Contractor shall be responsible for all off-loading – See C-7 Delivery & F-2 F.O.B. Destination

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT � NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations X are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER 14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO 15. DATE OF

a. NAME OF QUOTER SIGN QUOTATION QUOTATION

b. STREET ADDRESS 16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print) b. TELEPHONE

c. COUNTY AREA CODE

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE c. TITLE (Type or Print) NUMBER

NSN 7540-01-152-8084

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18-121 STANDARD FORM 18 (Rev. 6-95) Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

SUPPLY RFQ AG-04N7-S-16-0023

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Wild Rivers Trail Bridges Timber Supply& Hardware

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

SUPPLY CONTRACT

WILD RIVER TRAIL BRIDGES

WILD RIVERS RANGER DISTRICT

ROGUE RIVER-SISKIYOU NATIONAL FOREST

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OREGON

B-1 SCHEDULE

Pay Item

Item Description

Quantity Pay Unit

Unit Price

Amount

Untreated structural timber and lumber

7.7* MBF $ $

Untreated structural timber, glued-laminated

12* MBF $ $

3 Hardware All LS $ $

Total Amount All Items: $

B-2 Note:

DEFINITIONS:

MBF: Thousand Board Feet. 1,000 board feet based on nominal widths, thickness and extreme usable length of each piece of lumber or timber actually supplied to the designated delivery point. For glued laminated timber, 1,000 board feet based on actual width, thickness, and length of each piece supplied to the designated delivery point.

LS: Lump Sum. The bid amount is complete payment for all work described in the contract and necessary to complete the work for that item. The quantity is “ALL.”

Estimated quantities of lump sum work shown in the contract are approximate.

DUNS NUMBER: ________________________________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________

NOTES:

Offerors MUST register in the System for Award Management (SAM) data base –

See FAR 52.204-7– https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/

ELECTRONIC OFFERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. An offer that is emailed to government account will be rejected.

Facsimile quotes will be accepted. Fax Number: 541-618-2148.

This is not a public opening. All offers submitted are considered confidential. The name of the contractor and the amount of the contract will be disclosed only after an award has been made.

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C-1 GENERAL. Supply, fabricate, and delivery (F.O.B.) destination of timber and hardware bridge components as described in attached drawings including bridge stringers, deck planks, running planks, rails, rail posts, backing planks, bearing assemblies, bolts, washers, nuts, and screws.

Materials shall be delivered to and off loaded at each (4) bridge site, as shown on the Vicinity Map, located along the Taylor Creek Road (FSR 25) in Josephine County, Oregon on the Wild Rivers Ranger District of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. The materials will be used at a later date to construct timber bridges along the Taylor Creek Road.

C-2 MATERIALS. Materials to be supplied shall be fabricated from glued-laminated and sawn timber and lumber as shown on the Drawings. Wood species and grade shall be as shown on the Drawings. Hardware including steel plates, bolts, washers, nuts, screws, and nails shall be supplied as shown on the Drawings.

C-3 CONFIGURATION. Components shall be fabricated to accommodate dimensions and configuration shown on the Drawings for the future replacement of trail bridges. Package components for bridges separately or in a manner that provides clear differentiation of all components fabricated for each individual bridge.

C-4 FABRICATION. Fabricate materials in accordance with Drawings and as follows: Materials shall be completely shop fabricated in accordance with approved shop drawings. Fabrication shall include all necessary cuts, holes, and splices. Shop drawing approval by Contracting Officer (CO) is required prior to start of fabrication work.

C-5 TREATMENT. All timber components for this contract shall be untreated in accordance with

Drawings. Handle timbers carefully and do not drop or damage outer fibers, or penetrate the surface with tools. Do not use cant dogs, hooks, or pike poles.

C-6 SUBMITTALS & CERTIFICATIONS. The following submittals shall be provided:

Shop Drawings including o Bill of materials (hardware and timber) o Drawings for all members and fabricated steel items clearly identifying dimensions, holes, and other requirements o Material grade, species, and treatment type as applicable

Lumber and timber material certifications

Fabrication of materials shall not begin prior to approval of shop drawings by the Government.

The Government will respond to shop drawings within 14 days of submittal receipt.

C-7 DELIVERY. Deliver all completed materials to the bridge sites shown on the Vicinity Map located along the Taylor Creek Road (FSR 25) in Josephine County, Oregon on the Wild Rivers Ranger District of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. Off load materials at turnouts adjacent to the bridge sites as directed by the COR.

Notify the COR a minimum of five (5) days prior to expected delivery date to coordinate delivery. The Government will provide an onsite representative to receive materials.

Protect all components from damage due to banding and shipping. Coordinate all aspects of material off-loading and provide necessary equipment and labor. Note that Forest Service off loading areas may require all-terrain type equipment due to soft shoulders and turnout areas. Material shall be transported and handled in a manner to avoid damage.

Clear the ground under and in the vicinity of all stored material of weeds, rubbish, and other objectional material. Place the the bottom layer of material at least 6” above the ground level and provide sufficient support to prevent sagging.

Open-stack untreated material to shed water. Stack material in layers on spacers (stickers) that extend across the full width of the stack to allow for free air circulation. Align all stickers vertically and space them at regular intervals.

Close-stack treated material to shed water.

Protect material from the weather. If covered, use sheet material such as water-resistant paper or opaque polyethylene film. Do not cover with impervious membranes such as polyethylene film during dry weather. Slit individual wrappings full length or puncture on the lower side to permit drainage of water.

Store and protect glued laminated timber according to the recommendations for unloading and handling and job site storage in “Recommended Practice for Protection of Structural Glued Laminated Timber During Transit, Storage, and Erection, “ AITC 111.

Use slings or other devices to protect corners of heavy construction timbers and banded packages of lighter construction timber.

C-8 CONTRACT TIME. Deliver all completed materials within 150 calendar days of issuance of notice to proceed.

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

{For this Solicitation, there are NO clauses in this Section}

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements (APR 1984) 52.246-15 Certificate of Conformance (Apr 1984)

E-1 FAR 52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies (Apr 1984)

(a) Title to supplies furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon formal acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession, unless the contract specifically provides for earlier passage of title.

(b) Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss of or damage to supplies shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon—

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Acceptance by the Government or delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, whichever is later, if transportation is f.o.b.

destination.

(c) Paragraph (b) of this clause shall not apply to supplies that so fail to conform to contract requirements as to give a right of rejection. The risk of loss of or damage to such nonconforming supplies remains with the Contractor until cure or acceptance. After cure or acceptance, paragraph (b) of this clause shall apply.

(d) Under paragraph (b) of this clause, the Contractor shall not be liable for loss of or damage to supplies caused by the negligence of officers, agents, or employees of the Government acting within the scope of their employment.

E-2 Inspection and Acceptance at Destination

Inspection and acceptance of the supplies or services to be furnished hereunder shall be made at destination by the receiving office or consignee shown elsewhere in the contract.

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.242-15 Stop Work Order (AUG 1989)

F-1 TIME OF DELIVERY

(a) Deliver all completed materials within 120 calendar days of approval of shop drawings.

Total contract time not to exceed 150 calendar days.

(b) Notify COR minimum of five (5) days prior to expected structure delivery date.

Confirm delivery time one (1) day prior to delivery.

(c) It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to:

1. Prepare shipment in conformance with carrier requirements, if shipped by common carrier.

2. Prepare and distribute commercial bills of lading, if shipped by common carrier.

F-2 52.247-34 F.O.B. DESTINATION (NOV 1991)

(a) The term “f.o.b. destination, “as used in this clause, means-

(1) Free of expense to the Government, on board the carrier’s conveyance, at a specified delivery point where the consignee’s facility (plant, warehouse, store, lot, or other location to which shipment can be made) is located; and

(2) Supplies shall be delivered to the destination consignee’s wharf (if destination is a port city and supplies are for export), warehouse unloading platform, or receiving dock, at the expense of the Contractor. The Government shall not be liable for any delivery, storage, demurrage, accessorial, or other charges involved before the actual delivery (or “constructive placement” as defined in carrier tariffs) of the supplies to the destination, unless such charges are caused by an act or order of the Government acting in its contractual capacity. If rail carrier is used, supplies shall be delivered to the specified unloading platform of the consignee. If motor carrier (including “piggyback”) is used, supplies shall be delivered to truck tailgate at the unloading platform of the consignee, except when the supplies delivered meet the requirements of Item 568 of the National Motor Freight Classification for “heavy or bulky freight.”

When supplies meeting the requirements of the referenced Item 568 are delivered, unloading (including movement to the tailgate) shall be performed by the consignee, with assistance from the truck driver, if requested. If the contractor uses rail carrier or freight forwarded for less than carload shipments, the contractor shall ensure that the carrier will furnish tailgate delivery, when required, if transfer to truck is required to complete delivery to consignee.

(b) The Contractor shall-

(1) (i) Pack and mark the shipment to comply with contract specifications; or

(ii) In the absence of specifications, prepare the shipment in conformance with carrier requirements;

(2) Prepare and distribute commercial bills of lading;

(3) Deliver the shipment in good order and condition to the point of delivery specified in the contract;

(4) Be responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before receipt of the shipment by the consignee a the delivery point specified in the contract;

(5) Furnish a delivery schedule and designate the mode of delivering carrier; and

(6) Pay and bear all charges to the specified point of delivery.

F-3 AGAR 452.211-74 Period of Performance (FEB 1988)

The period of performance of this contract is based on an approximate award date of May 23, 2016.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G-1 Government-Furnished Property

The Government will provide the following item(s) of Government property to the Contractor for use in the performance of this contract. This property shall be used and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with the provisions of the “Government Property: FAR clause contained elsewhere in the contract. N/A

G-2 Designation of Contracting Officer’s Representative

The Contracting Officer hereby designates the below named individual as the Contracting

Officer’s Representative (COR):

Name: To Be Determined Address:

Phone: (541)

The COR is responsible for administering the performance of work under this contract. In no event, however, will any understanding, agreement, modification, change order, or other matter deviating from the terms of this contract be effective or binding upon the Government unless formalized by proper contractual documents executed by the Contracting Officer prior to completion of the contract.

The Contracting Officer should be informed as soon as possible of any actions or infractions by the Contractor or the Government which will change the required delivery or completion times stated in the Contract, and the contract will be modified accordingly. (This does not apply to individual task assignments which were issued by the COR provided they do not affect the delivery schedule or performance period stated in the contract.)

On all matters that pertain to the contract terms the Contractor must communicate with the Contracting Officer. Whenever, in the opinion of the Contractor, the COR requests effort outside the scope of the contract, the Contractor should so advise the COR. If the COR, persists and there still exists a disagreement as to proper contractual coverage, the Contracting Officer should be notified immediately, preferably in writing if time permits. Proceeding with work without proper contractual coverage could result in nonpayment or necessitate submittal of a contract claim.

G-3 Basis of Payment

Payment per unit price will be processed for the quantity delivered and accepted upon receipt of Contractor’s proper invoice.

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

{For this Solicitation, there are NO clauses in this Section}

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.arnet.gov/far/ www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (MAY 2008) (Applicable if contract exceeds $30,000)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items (May 2015)

52.212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—

Commercial Items (MAR 2016) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUN 2003) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-20 Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act (Dec 1996) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (Applicable if contract exceeds $10,000) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) (Applicable if contract exceeds $10,000) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (SEP 2007) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) (Applicable if contract is awarded to an individual) 52.232-1 Payments (APR 84) 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002) 52.232-11 Extras (APR 1984) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (JAN 1986) 52.232-25 Prompt Payment (OCT 2008) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management (JUL 2013) 52.233-1 Disputes (JULY 2002) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984) 52.243-1 Changes--Fixed-Price (AUG 1987)--Alternate I (APR 1984) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (MAR 2009) 52.245-1 Property Records (JUN 2007) 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short From) (APR

1984) 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service) (APR 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.237-70 Loss, Damage, Destruction or Repair (FEB 1988) 452.237-75 Restrictions Against Disclosure (FEB 1988)

I-1 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JUL 2013)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— “Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number” means the 9-digit number assigned by Dun and

Bradstreet, Inc. (D&B) to identify unique business entities.

“Data Universal Numbering System +4 (DUNS+4) number” means the DUNS number assigned by

D&B plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned by a business concern. (D&B has no affiliation with this 4-character suffix.) This 4-character suffix may be assigned at the discretion of the business concern to establish additional System for Award Management records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see the FAR at subpart 32.11) for the same concern.

“Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database” means that—

(1) The offeror has entered all mandatory information, including the DUNS number or the

DUNS+4 number, the Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) code, as well as data required by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (see subpart 4.14) into the SAM database;

(2) The offeror has completed the Core, Assertions, and Representations and Certifications, and Points of Contact sections of the registration in the SAM database;

(3) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The offeror will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the SAM registration process; and

(4) The Government has marked the record “Active”.

(b)(1) By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.

(2) The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “DUNS” or “DUNS +4” followed by the DUNS or DUNS +4 number that identifies the offeror’s name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The DUNS number will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the offeror is registered in the SAM database.

(c) If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one.

(1) An offeror may obtain a DUNS number—

(i) Via the Internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform or if the offeror does not have internet access, it may call Dun and Bradstreet at 1-866-705-5711 if located within the United States; or

(ii) If located outside the United States, by contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office. The offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a U.S. Government contract when contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

(2) The offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:

(i) Company legal business.

(ii) Tradestyle, doing business, or other name by which your entity is commonly recognized.

(iii) Company Physical Street Address, City, State, and ZIP Code.

(iv) Company Mailing Address, City, State and ZIP Code (if separate from physical).

(v) Company Telephone Number.

(vi) Date the company was started.

(vii) Number of employees at your location.

(viii) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(ix) Line of business (industry).

(x) Company Headquarters name and address (reporting relationship within your entity).

(d) If the Offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror.

(e) Processing time, which normally takes 48 hours, should be taken into consideration when registering. Offerors who are not registered should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation.

(f) Offerors may obtain information on registration at https://www.acquisition.gov .

(End of clause)

Alternate I (Jul 2013). As prescribed in 4.1105(a)(2), substitute the following paragraph (b)(1) for paragraph (b)(1) of the basic provision:

(b)(1) By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the System for Award Management prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation. If registration prior to award is not possible, the awardee shall be registered in the System for Award Management within 30 days after award or before three days prior to submission of the first invoice, whichever occurs first.

PART III--LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J--LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

1. List of Applicable Drawings: 13 drawings (Attached separately)

SHEET NO. TITLE

1 Title Sheet 2 Vicinity Map 3 Estimated Quantities & General Notes

TAYLOR CREEK BRIDGE (TRAIL 1142-MP 0.30)

4 R34825 – 3 Abutment Details 5 R34825 – 4 Superstructure

MINNOW CREEK BRIDGE (TRAIL 1142-MP 2.40)

6 R34826 – 3 Abutment Details 7 R34826 – 4 Superstructure

CHINA CREEK BRIDGE (TRAIL 1130-MP 0.00)

8 R34827 – 3 Abutment No. 1 Details 9 R34827 – 4 Abutment No. 2 Details 10 R34827 – 5 Superstructure

TAYLOR CREEK BRIDGE (TRAIL 1142-MP 3.40)

11 R34828 – 3 Abutment Details 12 R34828 – 4 Superstructure 13 R34828 – 5 Superstructure Details

PART IV--REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K--REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

K-1 AGAR 452.219-70 SIZE STANDARD AND NAICS CODE INFORMATION

(JANUARY 2005)

The North American Industrial classification System Code(s) and business size standard(s) describing the products and/or services to be acquired under this solicitation are listed below:

Contract line item(s): All --NAICS Code 321999 --Size Standard 500 employees

The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

K-2 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATION’S (APR

2016)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 321999

(2) The small business size standard is 500 employees

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and has completed the Representations and Certifications section of SAM electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

□ (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

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

(c)(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

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

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

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

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

(iii) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(iv) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(v) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation.

(vi) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(vii) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony

Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(viii) 52.214-14, Place of Performance—Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(ix) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(x) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the

Coast Guard.

(xi) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xii) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xiii) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance.This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

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

(xv) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA–designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

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

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

(xviii) 52.225-4, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its

Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $77,533, the provision with its

Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $77,533 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its

Alternate III applies.

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

(xx) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan—

Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxi) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or

Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxii) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] __ (i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

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

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

__ (iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to

Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment- Certification.

__ (v) 52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to

Contracts for Certain Services-Certification.

__ (vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Products (Alternate I only).

__ (vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

__ (A) Basic.

_(B) Alternate I.

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

(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM website accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov. After reviewing the SAM database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201);

except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR CLAUSE # TITLE DATE CHANGE

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

SECTION L--INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR

RESPONDENTS

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):

www.arnet.gov/far/ www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1)

52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition (JAN 2004) 52.237-1 Site Visit (APR 1984)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.204-70 Inquiries (FEB 1988)

L-1 FAR 52.215-5 Facsimile Proposals (OCT 1997)

(a) Definition. "Facsimile proposal," as used in this provision, means a proposal, revision or modification of a proposal, or withdrawal of a proposal that is transmitted to and received by the Government via facsimile machine.

(b) Offerors may submit facsimile proposals as responses to this solicitation. Facsimile proposals are subject to the same rules as paper proposals.

(c) The telephone number of receiving facsimile equipment is: (541) 618-2148

(d) If any portion of a facsimile proposal received by the Contracting Officer is unreadable to the degree that conformance to the essential requirements of the solicitation cannot be ascertained from the document--

(1) The Contracting Officer immediately shall notify the offeror and permit the offeror to resubmit the proposal.

(2) The method and time for resubmission shall be prescribed by the Contracting Officer after consultation with the offeror; and

(3)The resubmission shall be considered as if it were received at the date and time of the original unreadable submission for the purpose of determining timelines, provided the offeror complies with the time and format requirements for resubmission prescribed by the Contracting Officer.

(e) The Government reserves the right to make award solely on the facsimile proposal.

However, if requested to do so by the Contracting Officer, the apparently successful offeror promptly shall submit the complete original signed proposal.

L-2 FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation.

SECTION M--EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M-1 EVALUATION OF QUOTES – BEST VALUE TO THE GOVERNMENT

The Government will issue an order as a result of this Request for Quotations to the responsible quoter whose quote represents the best value to the government, price and other factors considered. For this solicitation, other factors include in order of importance:

Experience/qualifications, past performance on similar projects, price and delivery.

The Government may reject any or all quotes, issue orders to more than one quoter or to other than the lowest quote, and waive minor informalities or irregularities in quotes received. If necessary, the Government may conduct discussions with any or all quoters. Award may be made without discussions so quotes should be submitted as best and final offer.

Quotations submitted are considered to be confidential. Information available before a contract document is issued will be limited to relative position for possible award. The name of the Contractor and the amount of the contract will be disclosed only after an order has been issued.

OTHER FACTORS IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE - OFFERORS QUESTIONNAIRE

A. EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS: (List experience and qualifications pertinent to this solicitation or similar type of work)

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B. PAST PERFORMANCE: (List names of Contracting Officer/Technical Representatives & phone numbers. State if experience is Federal, State or private).

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NAME LOCATION PHONE NUMBER

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