SolicitationAG05M6S110043.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION PAGE OF PAGES

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

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

AG-05M6-S-11-0043 9/1/2011

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

See Section F

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

AREA CODE NUMBER 9. DESTINATION

Janet Hada 425 783-6052 a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

8. TO: Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

a. NAME b. COMPANY b. STREET ADDRESS 2930 Wetmore Avenue, Suite 3a

c. STREET ADDRESS c. CITY Everett

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

WA 98201

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5A ON OR

BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS

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

September 22, 2011 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)

OFFICE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

SNOQUALMIE RANGER DISTRICT

NORTH BEND, WASHINGTON

Base Year Item A

Grounds Maintenance October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012

12.0

Month

Option Yr Item B

Grounds Maintenance October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013

Option Yr Item C

Grounds Maintenance October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014

Mail Quote to

Contracting Officer Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Wall Street Building 2930 Wetmore Ave, Suite 3a Everett, WA 98201

Or Fax Quote to

(425) 783-0129

Total Price Including Option Years

Email Quote to: jhada@fs.fed.us

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

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations 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

Previous edition not usable

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

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

North Bend Office Grounds Maintenance: Treat and maintain all grounds area, approximately 5.78 acres shown on the vicinity map. Work includes lawn care, flower and shrubbery beds, tree and shrub maintenance, and disposal of debris.

The contractor shall provide any and all labor, equipment, supplies, services, permits, licenses, necessary to perform this contract

This statement of work consists of completing tasks/subtasks required in this contract and meeting the performance requirements as identified following each task/subtask.

C.2 PROJECT LOCATION

From Seattle, go east on Interstate 90 to Exit 31. Take the exit and turn left on Bendigo Way. Drive north for approximately one mile, turn right on SE North Bend Way. Drive east for approximately 2 miles to the Ranger Station located at 902 SE North Bend Way.

C.3 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT TASKS AND CRITICAL SUBTASKS

The contractor shall perform the following landscape maintenance tasks and subtasks to the quality performance standards addressed or indicated below each task/subtask.

3.1 LAWN CARE: The grounds shall be mowed which includes:

- All the lawns will be mowed and maintained to give a well manicured appearance.

- All lawns shall be edged along sidewalks and other structures.

- Fertilize, lime all lawn areas as necessary and keep weed free. Notify COR when fertilizer is applied.

- Sidewalks and parking areas shall be clean of debris and litter.

- Leaf litter and branches on grounds area shall be cleaned up as needed.

- Debris shall be removed and hauled away.

- Lawn clippings may be spread within a designated area on the compound.

3.2 FLOWER & SHRUBBERY BEDS

- All planting beds shall be pruned, edged and clippings hauled away.

- All planting beds shall be weed free and maintained. Apply no weed emergent in the three beds in the courtyard behind the main office where the vegetable garden area is located.

- All planting beds shall be maintained with existing materials i.e. gravels, beauty bark, mulch or other products agreed to.

5.3 TREE & SHRUB MAINTENANCE

- Prune all trees and shrubs along fences, structures, and property boundaries.

- A weed-eater may be required where mowing is not feasible.

- Tree and shrub pruning is required to keep all pedestrian walkways open.

- All generated clippings and debris shall be removed and hauled away.

C.4 PERFORMANCE/QUALITY STANDARD (S)

Contractor shall implement and be consistent with all county, state, local commercial standards for Landscaping Maintenance

Existing agency standards cited in section C.8 by statement of Work

Mowing will take place in areas that are actively growing and when conditions allow. Some areas may need multiple times if conditions warrant.

Lawn clippings may be spread within a designated area on the compound.

Large concentrations of leaves may require pickup using rakes or lawn sweepers. Leaf litter will not be allowed to accumulate to the point that will damage turf or hinder drains.

When performing pruning on trees, shrubs and perennials, along sidewalks, streets, driveways and property lines cumulative debris shall be removed the day of the task.

C.5 ACCEPTABLE QUALITY LEVEL

All work described in the statement of work shall be complete and visually pleasing, furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies needed to perform all work required to complete the maintenance in a reasonably close conformity with the standards in section V and the commercial standards for Landscaping Maintenance.

C.6 MEANS OF MEASUREMENT

Verify contractor records data and reports and or witness contractor inspection randomly

Periodic/random verification by the government of contractor records independent inspection

C.7 DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED BY THE CONTACTOR

5.5.1 Work Plan and Schedule

5.5.2 Quality Control Plan and schedule

5.5.3 Contractor Inspection Record

C.8 GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS/INDUSTRY STANDARDS/STATE

STANDARDS.GOVERNMENT STANDARDS/TECHNICAL EXHIBITS

For Landscaping Maintenance

Identify the number and date, title, issuing agency

NUMBER/DATE TITLE AGENCY

7/2011 Exhibit A, Site Plan US Forest Service 7/2011 Maintenance Schedule US Forest Service

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 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

52.246-4 Inspection of Services--Fixed-Price (AUG 1996)

E.2 INSPECTION OF GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Work not meeting contract requirements will cause the Contractor to:

Rework at no cost to the government

Repair or replace damaged infrastructure/utilities at no cost to the government

Acceptance with a price reduction

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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/

52.242-15 Stop Work Order (AUG 1989) 52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (APR 1984)

Effective Period of Contract

The effective period of this contract is from October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012 for the Base Item and from October 1 through the following September 30 for each of the option periods if the option is exercised by the Government.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

AGAR 452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled after award of contract.

The conference will be held at a mutually agreed upon location.

http://www.arnet.gov/far/

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

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.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUL 2010) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (DEC 2010) 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions-Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Items) (JAN 2011) 52.215-8 Order of Precedence--Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997) 52-217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (MAY 2004) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 2010) 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (NOV 2007) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (AUG 2003) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) 52.232-1 Payments (APR 84) 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002) 52.232-11 Extras (APR 1984) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (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 – Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) 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) 52.249-4 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services) (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) http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (APR 2008)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database” means the primary Government repository for Contractor information required for the conduct of business with the Government.

“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 means the 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 CCR records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see the FAR at Subpart 32.11) for the same concern.

“Registered in the CCR database” means that—

(1) The Contractor has entered all mandatory information, including the DUNS number or the DUNS+4 number, into the CCR database; and

(2) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and has marked the record ―Active‖. The Contractor will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the CCR registration process.

(b)

(1) By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the CCR 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 CCR 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.

http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform

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

(i) Company legal business name.

(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 CCR 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) The Contractor is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the data within the CCR database, and for any liability resulting from the Government’s reliance on inaccurate or incomplete data. To remain registered in the CCR database after the initial registration, the Contractor is required to review and update on an annual basis from the date of initial registration or subsequent updates its information in the CCR database to ensure it is current, accurate and complete. Updating information in the CCR does not alter the terms and conditions of this contract and is not a substitute for a properly executed contractual document.

(g)

(1)

(i) If a Contractor has legally changed its business name, ―doing business as‖ name, or division name (whichever is shown on the contract), or has transferred the assets used in performing the contract, but has not completed the necessary requirements regarding novation and change-of-name agreements in Subpart 42.12, the Contractor shall provide the responsible Contracting Officer a minimum of one business day’s written notification of its intention to:

(A) Change the name in the CCR database;

(B) Comply with the requirements of Subpart 42.12 of the FAR;

(C) Agree in writing to the timeline and procedures specified by the responsible Contracting Officer. The Contractor must provide with the notification sufficient documentation to support the legally changed name.

(ii) If the Contractor fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this clause, or fails to perform the agreement at paragraph (g)(1)(i)(C) of this clause, and, in the absence of a properly executed novation or change-of-name agreement, the CCR information that shows the Contractor to be other than the Contractor indicated in the contract will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the ―Suspension of Payment‖ paragraph of the electronic funds transfer (EFT) clause of this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall not change the name or address for EFT payments or manual payments, as appropriate, in the CCR record to reflect an assignee for the purpose of assignment of claims (see FAR Subpart 32.8, Assignment of Claims). Assignees shall be separately registered in the CCR database. Information provided to the Contractor’s CCR record that indicates payments, including those made by EFT, to an ultimate recipient other than that Contractor will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the ―Suspension of payment‖ paragraph of the EFT clause of this contract.

(h) Offerors and Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423, or 269-961-5757.

FAR 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 1989)

In compliance with the Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332.

This Statement is for Information Only:

It Is Not A Wage Determination.

Employee Class Monetary Wage--Fringe Benefits

WG-3 $18.47/Hour Plus Fringes

WG-6 $22.47/Hour Plus Fringes http://www.ccr.gov/

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

SECTION J--LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

The following attachments are made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

EXHIBIT A, SITE PLAN 1 PAGE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1 PAGE

WAGE RATE 1 PAGE

SCHEDULE FOR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AT THE NORTH BEND COMPOUND

FREQUENCY SCHEDULE

TURF MAINTENANCE

OCT NOV DEC-JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP

Mowing 2 2 2 3 4 4 4 3 2 2

Trimming/Edg. 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 1

Fertilization 1 1 1 1 1

Aeration and/or Thatching 1

Weed Control 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

SHRUB – BED MAINTENANCE

OCT NOV DEC-JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP

Fall Leaf Clean Up 2 2 1 1

Pruning 1 1 1

Weed Control 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2

Other – litter 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

TREE MAINTENANCE

Pruning 1

ADDITIONAL AREAS

Parking Areas: 2 times per month OCT through FEB. 1 time per month MAR through SEP

Property Line Maintenance: 1 time per month check and maintain as needed.

Misc. weed eater areas: 1 time per month NOV through FEB/ 2 times a month MAR through OCT

Pre-emergent for weed control in beds: 5 Applications per year

REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

| ADMINISTRATION

By direction of the Secretary of Labor |

WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION |

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20210 |

/s/ William W. Gross | | Wage Determination No. :2005-2563 William W. Gross Division of | Revision No. : 1 Director Wage Determinations | Date of Last Revision: 06/13/2011 | State(s): Washington County: King |

** Fringe Benefits Required For All Occupations Included In This Wage Determination Follow The Ocupational Listing **

OCCUPATION MINIMUM HOURLY WAGE

11090- Gardener $18.28 11210 - Laborer, Grounds Maintenance $15.07

** Fringe Benefits Required For All Occupations Included In This Wage Determination **

HEALTH & WELFARE: $3.59 an hour or $43.60 a week, or $622.27 a month.

VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor; 3 weeks after 5 years; and 4 weeks after 15 years. Length of service includes the whole span of continuous service with the present contractor or successor, wherever employed, and with the predecessor contractors in the performance of similar work at the same Federal facility.

HOLIDAYS: Minimum of ten paid holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. (A contractor may substitute for any of the name holidays another day off with pay in accordance with a plan communicated to the employees involved.)

(See 29 CFR 4.174)

PART IV--REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K--REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

AGAR 452.219-70 SIZE STANDARD AND NAICS CODE INFORMATION (SEP 2001)

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 561830 --Size Standard $6 Million

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.

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2011)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 561320].

(2) The small business size standard is $6 Million

(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 clause at 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the clause at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation and the offeror is currently registered in CCR, and has completed the ORCA 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 ORCA are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificateof 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 clause at 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration.

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

(vi) 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.

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

(viii) 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 appliesto solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(ix) 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.

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

(xi) 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.

(xii) 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.

(xiii) 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.

(xiv) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification.

This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA–designated items.

(xv) 52.225-2, Buy American Act Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1. 52.2-12

(xvi) 52.225-4, Buy American Act—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternate I, and Alternate II) 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 $67,826, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

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

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

(xix) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran-Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xx) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to—

(A) Solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions; and

(B) For DoD, NASA, and Coast Guard acquisitions, solicitations that contain the clause at 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns.

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

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] __ (i) 52.219-22, Small Disadvantaged Business Status.

__ (A) Basic.

__ (B) Alternate I.

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

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

__ (iv) 52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services– Certification.

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

__ (vi) 52.223-13, Certification of Toxic Chemical Release Reporting.

__ (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 Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website at http:/ /orca.bpn.gov. After reviewing the ORCA 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. 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 ORCA (End of provision)

FAR 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation. (APR 2009)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options. However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.

Small business concern means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (c) of this clause. Such a concern is ―not dominant in its field of operation‖ when it does not exercise a controlling or major influence on a national basis in a kind of business activity in which a number of business concerns are primarily engaged. In determining whether dominance exists, consideration shall be given to all appropriate factors, including volume of business, number of employees, financial resources, competitive status or position, ownership or control of materials, processes, patents, license agreements, facilities, sales territory, and nature of business activity.

(b) If the Contractor represented that it was a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the

Contractor shall rerepresent its size status according to paragraph (e) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (g) of this clause, upon the occurrence of any of the following:

(1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(3) For long-term contracts—

(i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and

(ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any option thereafter.

(c) The Contractor shall rerepresent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) https://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/current/html/52_217_221.html#wp1135887 code assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code can be found at http://www.sba.gov/services/contractingopportunities/sizestandardstopics/.

(d) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing a product which it does not manufacture itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees.

(e) Except as provided in paragraph (g) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the rerepresentation required by paragraph (b) of this clause by validating or updating all its representations in the Online Representations and Certifications Application and its data in the Central Contractor Registration, as necessary, to ensure that they reflect the Contractor’s current status. The Contractor shall notify the contracting office in writing within the timeframes specified in paragraph (b) of this clause that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(f) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor may, but is not required to, take the actions required by paragraphs (e) or (g) of this clause.

(g) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in ORCA, or does not have a representation in ORCA for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following rerepresentation and submit it to the contracting office, along with the contract number and the date on which the rerepresentation was completed:

The Contractor represents that it ___ is, ___ is not a small business concern under NAICS Code ______________ assigned to contract number ______________.

[Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer’s name and title].

GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, FORMER USDA EMPLOYEES, AND USDA RETIREES

The offeror/quoter represents and certifies that--

(a) It is, is not a current Federal Government employee.

(b) It is, is not a former USDA EMPLOYEE.

(c) It is, is not a retired USDA employee. If retired, give date of retirement ________________.

(d) It is, is not related to a current Forest Service employee on any forest service unit within the _____________. If so, list employee's name and location. ____________________________________.

The firm is, is not substantially owned or controlled by a former USDA employee or retiree.

http://www.sba.gov/services/contractingopportunities/sizestandardstopics/

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.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)

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: [insert telephone number]

(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.

http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

SECTION M--EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 EVALUATION OF QUOTES

The Government will issue an order as a result of this Request for Quotations to the responsible quoter whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, cost or price and other factors considered.

"Other factors" to be considered in the award process, for the purpose of this solicitation, shall include, but will not be limited to: (1) the experience/ability of the firm, and (2) price.

NOTE: All quoters are to include past performance information that demonstrates their ability to perform the required work. The contractor can use the enclosed form or one of their own as long as the pertinent information is listed

The Government may issue orders to other than the lowest quote, waive minor informalities or irregularities in quotes received, or elect to not award at all. If necessary, the Government may conduct discussions with any or all quoters.

In an effort to reduce the size and cost associated with preparation of solicitations, the applicable FAR clauses have been included by reference only. Specifications have been condensed to only those that would affect your ability to prepare the quotation.

M.2 FAR 52.217-5 EVALUATIONS OF OPTIONS (July 1990)

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

NOTE: PROCUREMENT WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED UNDER SMALL PURCHASE

PROCEDURES, LIMITED TO $149,000.

NOTE: QUOTATIONS WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL