AG-2D37-S-10-0005-WRP-81402181.pdf

AG-2D37-S-10-0005

1. REQUEST NO.

5a. ISSUED BY

NAME

a. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON

OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

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

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG.1

RATING

6. DELIVERY BY (Date)

7. DELIVERY

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

PAGE OF PAGES

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL: (No collect calls)

TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

8. TO:

b. COMPANY

e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

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 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)

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

05/04/2010

1 2

ONE CREDIT UNION PLACE

SUITE 340

HARRISBURG PA 17110-2993

USDA-NRCS-PENNSYLVANIA STATE OFFICE

Multiple

717 237-2245EDWARD HALL

05/25/2010 1700 ET

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

This acquisition is a total Small Business set-aside.

This is a Professional Service contract with the Range under $100,000.

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart

4.1102 requires all contractors be registered in the CCR database prior to being awarded a contract. CCR is the primary vendor database for the U. S. Federal Government. Vendors are responsible to enter and update information and assure its accuracy. CCR validates the vendor information and provides a secure central database for use by all Federal agencies.

Detailed information about CCR is available on Continued ...

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

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

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

a. NAME OF QUOTER

AREA CODE

NUMBER

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

b. TELEPHONE are are not attached

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition not usable

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

2 2

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

AG-2D37-S-10-0005

the World Wide Web at http://www.ccr.gov. The CCR customer assistance center can be contacted toll free at 1-888-227-2423.

Online Representations and Certifications (ORCA).

To submit offers on solicitations, you must register in ORCA. Please allow 48 hours after your new CCR record to become active and then visit the ORCA Application at https://orca.bpn.gov to enter the information electronically. If you have changed items in CCR that may affect your ORCA record, please allow 48 hours for your changes in CCR to become effective and then visit ORCA to complete this update.

The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 541330 and size $4.5 million.

The Statement of Work (SOW) is attached. The Wage

Determination table is attached per the Service

Contract Act. The Wage Determination table will apply for any Option years.

Please submit resumes for evaluation of previous government experience. This contract shall be a base year with two Option years.

ANY QUESTION CONCERNING THIS REQUIREMENT MUST BE

EMAILED.

PLEASE REFERENCE THE FBO Announcement.

NO ELECTRONIC BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS

REQUIREMENT.

PLEASE MAIL YOUR QUOTE WITH ORIGINAL SIGNATURE IS

BLOCK 14.

Please Complete Block 13 and Block 10 references the quote to be rec'd by 05/25/2010 by 1700 hours.

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

Line Item1: Total hours-1040 hours X ________________(per hour) = ________Total

Hourly Rate must include Benefits and Overhead costs

Line Item 2: Option Year One

Total hours-1040 hours X ________________(per hour) = ________Total

Line Item 2: Option Year Two

Total hours-1040 hours X ________________(per hour) = ________Total

___________Total Base plus 2 option years.

AWARD (MAR 2010, PA NRCS)

Award will be made based per the Evaluation factors in SOW and on the aggregate of Line Item 1, 2 & 3.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

AGAR 452.211-72 STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS (FEB 1988)

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced in Section J.

AGAR 452.211-73 ATTACHMENTS TO STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS (FEB

1988)

The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

THERE ARE NO CLAUSES INCLUDED IN THIS SECTION

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

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):

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

I. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.246-1 CONTRACTOR INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS APR 1984

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):

I. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.242-14 SUSPENSION OF WORK APR 1984

AGAR 452.211-75 EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF THE CONTRACT (FEB 1988)

The effective period for this contract is one (1) year from the effective date on page 1 of the SF-18.

OPTION PERIOD (MAR 2010, PA NRCS)

The period in which the Government may exercise option line items shall not exceed 1 year from the contract award date or (_____________________________________, 2011).

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

NRCSAR 4I-52.232-70 DESIGNATED PAYMENT OFFICE CONTACT POINT (NRCS, FEB 2010)

The contact point described below coordinates the issuance of payments under this contract. If payment is not received within 10 days after the due date specified in the contract, contact the payment office designated below for information on when payment will be made.

Financial Management

Budget Officer: Shozette Smith Phone: (717) 237-2230

USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service One Credit Union Place, Suite 340

Harrisburg, PA 17110

If questions arise on the amount paid, contact the Contracting Officer at the number or address shown in the contract.

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

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.202-1 Definitions (JUL 2004) 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEP 2006) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (JUL 1995) 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments (SEP2007) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (SEP 2007) 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (DEC 2008) 52.204-2 Security Requirements (AUG 1996) 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper (AUG 2000) 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration ( APR 2008) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (MAY 2008) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items (JUN 2008) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000) 52.227-14 Rights in Data—General (DEC 2007) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era And Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006) 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 as Amended (NOV 2007) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (APR 1984) 52.224-2 Privacy Act (APR 1984) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) 52.227-17 Rights in Data—Special Works (DEC 2007) 52.232-10 Payments under Fixed-Price Architect—Engineer Contract (OCT 2008) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (JAN 1986) 52.232-26 Prompt payment for Fixed-Price Architect-Engineer Contracts (OCT 2008) 52.233-1 Disputes (JUL 2002) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 1996) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JUL 1995) 52.242-15 Stop—Work Order (AUG 1989) 52.243-1 Changes – Fixed Price Alternate III (APR 1984) (AUG 1987) 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (MAY 2004) http://www.arnet.gov/far/� http://www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html�

52.204-7 CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (APRIL 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 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 parent 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 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.

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

(i) Company legal business.

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

(iii) Company Physical Street Address, City, State, 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).

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.

(d) 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.

(e) 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.

(f) (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; and (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.

(g) 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.

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications.

As prescribed in 4.1202, insert the following provision:

ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (FEB 2009)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541330.

(2) The small business size standard is $4.5 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, 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 $100,000.

(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.

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(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 applies to 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.

(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.

(xix) 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:

_x_ (i) 52.219-19, Small Business Concern Representation for the Small Business Competitiveness

Demonstration Program.

__ (ii) 52.219-21, Small Business Size Representation for Targeted Industry Categories Under the

Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program.

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__ (iii) 52.219-22, Small Disadvantaged Business Status.

__ (A) Basic.

__ (B) Alternate I.

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

__ (v) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for

Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment Certification.

__ (vi) 52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain

Services–Certification.

__ (vii) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–

Designated Products (Alternate I only).

_x_ (viii) 52.223-13, Certification of Toxic Chemical Release Reporting.

__ (ix) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

__ (A) Basic.

__(B) Alternate I.

__ (x) 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.

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 ORCA.

52.216-1 Type of Contract. (APR 1984) The Government contemplates award of a fixed price base plus two Option years contract resulting from this solicitation.

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 calendar days.

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52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside.

NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUNE 2003)

(a) Definition. “Small business concern,” as used in this clause, 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 size standards in this solicitation.

(b) General.

(1) Offers are solicited only from small business concerns. Offers received from concerns that are not small business concerns shall be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected.

(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation will be made to a small business concern.

(c) Agreement. A small business concern submitting an offer in its own name shall furnish, in performing the contract, only end items manufactured or produced by small business concerns in the United States or its outlying areas. If this procurement is processed under simplified acquisition procedures and the total amount of this contract does not exceed $25,000, a small business concern may furnish the product of any domestic firm. This paragraph does not apply to construction or service contracts.

(End of clause)

Alternate I (Oct 1995). When the acquisition is for a product in a class for which the Small Business Administration has determined that there are no small business manufacturers or processors in the Federal market in accordance with 19.502-2(c), delete paragraph (c).

Alternate II (Mar 2004). As prescribed in 19.508(c), substitute the following paragraph (b) for paragraph (b) of the basic clause:

(b) General. (1) Offers are solicited only from small business concerns and Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (FPI). Offers received from concerns that are not small business concerns or FPI shall be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected.

(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation will be made to either a small business concern or

FPI.

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—CENTRAL CONTRACTOR

REGISTRATION

(OCT 2003)

(a) Method of payment.

(1) All payments by the Government under this contract shall be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT), except as provided in paragraph (a)(2) of this clause. As used in this clause, the term "EFT" refers to the funds transfer and may also include the payment information transfer.

(2) In the event the Government is unable to release one or more payments by EFT, the

Contractor agrees to either--

(h) Accept payment by check or some other mutually agreeable method of payment; or

(ii) Request the Government to extend the payment due date until such time as the Government can make payment by EFT (but see paragraph (d) of this clause).

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(b) Contractor's EFT information. The Government shall make payment to the Contractor using the EFT information contained in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. In the event that the EFT information changes, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing the updated information to the CCR database.

(c) Mechanisms for EFT payment. The Government may make payment by EFT through either the

Automated Clearing House (ACH) network, subject to the rules of the National Automated Clearing House Association, or the Fedwire Transfer System. The rules governing Federal payments through the ACH are contained in 31 CFR part 210.

(d) Suspension of payment. If the Contractor's EFT information in the CCR database is incorrect, then the Government need not make payment to the Contractor under this contract until correct EFT information is entered into the CCR database; and any invoice or contract financing request shall be deemed not to be a proper invoice for the purpose of prompt payment under this contract. The prompt payment terms of the contract regarding notice of an improper invoice and delays in accrual of interest penalties apply.

(e) Liability for uncompleted or erroneous transfers.

(1) If an uncompleted or erroneous transfer occurs because the Government used the

Contractor's EFT information incorrectly, the Government remains responsible for--

(i) Making a correct payment;

(ii) Paying any prompt payment penalty due; and

(iii) Recovering any erroneously directed funds.

(2) If an uncompleted or erroneous transfer occurs because the Contractor's EFT information was incorrect, or was revised within 30 days of Government release of the EFT payment transaction instruction to the Federal Reserve System, and--

(i) If the funds are no longer under the control of the payment office, the Government is deemed to have made payment and the Contractor is responsible for recovery of any erroneously directed funds; or

(ii) If the funds remain under the control of the payment office, the Government shall not make payment, and the provisions of paragraph (d) of this clause shall apply.

(f) EFT and prompt payment. A payment shall be deemed to have been made in a timely manner in accordance with the prompt payment terms of this contract if, in the EFT payment transaction instruction released to the Federal Reserve System, the date specified for settlement of the payment is on or before the prompt payment due date, provided the specified payment date is a valid date under the rules of the Federal Reserve System.

(g) EFT and assignment of claims. If the Contractor assigns the proceeds of this contract as provided for in the assignment of claims terms of this contract, the Contractor shall require as a condition of any such assignment, that the assignee shall register separately in the CCR database and shall be paid by EFT in accordance with the terms of this clause. Notwithstanding any other requirement of this contract, payment to an ultimate recipient other than the Contractor, or a financial institution properly recognized under an assignment of claims pursuant to Subpart 32.8, is not permitted. In all respects, the requirements of this clause shall apply to the assignee as if it were the Contractor. EFT information that shows the ultimate recipient of the transfer to be other than the Contractor, in the absence of a proper assignment of claims acceptable to the Government, is incorrect EFT information within the meaning of paragraph (d) of this clause.

(h) Liability for change of EFT information by financial agent. The Government is not liable for errors resulting from changes to EFT information made by the Contractor's financial agent.

(i) Payment information. The payment or disbursing office shall forward to the Contractor available payment information that is suitable for transmission as of the date of release of the EFT instruction to the Federal Reserve System. The Government may request the Contractor to designate a desired format and method(s) for delivery of payment information from a list of formats and methods the payment office is capable of executing. However, the Government does not guarantee that any particular format or method of delivery is available at any particular payment office and retains the latitude to use the format and delivery method most convenient to the Government. If the Government makes payment by check in accordance with paragraph

(a) of this clause, the Government shall mail the payment information to the remittance address contained in the CCR database.

52.236-23 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTOR (APR 1984)

(a) The Contractor shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, and the coordination of all designs, drawings, specifications, and other services furnished by the Contractor under this contract. The Contractor shall, without additional compensation, correct or revise any errors or deficiencies in its designs, drawings, specifications, and other services.

(b) Neither the Government’s review, approval or acceptance of, nor payment for, the services required under this contract shall be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights under this contract or of any cause of action arising out of the performance of this contract, and the Contractor shall be and remain liable to the Government in accordance with applicable law for all damages to the Government caused by the Contractor’s negligent performance of any of the services furnished under this contract.

(c) The rights and remedies of the Government provided for under this contract are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law.

(d) If the Contractor is comprised of more than one legal entity, each such entity shall be jointly and severally liable hereunder.

52.236-24 WORK OVERSIGHT IN ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTS (APR 1984)

The extent and character of the work to be done by the Contractor shall be subject to the general oversight, supervision, direction, control, and approval of the Contracting Officer.

52.236-25 REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION OF DESIGNERS (JUN 2003)

Architects or engineers registered to practice in the particular professional field involved in a State, the District of Columbia, or an outlying area of the United States shall prepare or review and approve the design of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, or other engineering features of the work.

52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (AUG 2009)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

"Commercial item" has the meaning contained in Federal Acquisition Regulation 2.101, Definitions.

"Subcontract" includes a transfer of commercial items between divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of the Contractor or subcontractor at any tier.

(b) To the maximum extent practicable, the Contractor shall incorporate, and require its subcontractors at all tiers to incorporate, commercial items or nondevelopmental items as components of items to be supplied under this contract.

(c) (1) The Contractor shall insert the following clauses in subcontracts for commercial items:

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Dec 2008) (Pub. L. 110-

252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)), if the subcontract exceeds $5,000,000 and has a performance period of more than 120 days. In altering this clause to identify the appropriate parties, all disclosures of violation of the civil False Claims Act or of Federal criminal law shall be directed to the agency Office of the Inspector General, with a copy to the Contracting Officer.

(ii) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and reinvestment Act of 2009 (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5), if the subcontract is funded under the Recovery Act.

(iii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (MAY 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), if the subcontract offers further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $550,000 ($1,000,000 for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246)

(v) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212(a)).

(vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998) (29 U.S.C.

793).

(vii) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (DEC 2004)(E.O. 13201), if flow down is required in accordance with paragraph (g) of FAR clause 52.222-39.

(viii) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

(ix) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C. App 1241 and 10 U.S.C. 2631), if flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64).

(2) While not required, the Contractor may flow down to subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(d) The Contractor shall include the terms of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in subcontracts awarded under this contract.

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52.232-26 PROMPT PAYMENT FOR FIXED- PRICE ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTS -

(a) In addition to the information required in Clause 52.232-26, the Contractor shall provide the following:

(1) the original and one copy of each invoice are to be delivered to the Contracting

Officer at:

Edward Hall, Contracting Officer USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service One Credit Union Place, Suite 340 Harrisburg, PA 17110

SECTION J-STATEMENT OF WORK, WAGE DETERMINATION

U. S Dept of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service

The NAICS Code for this position is 541330 size $4.5 million and this is a Small Business Set- Aside. This position at the discretion of NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) and consistent with NRCS standards shall perform initial visits and/or eligibility inventory & evaluation (gather data to serve as basis for NRCS staff to determine WRP eligibility) with landowners whose primary interest is wetland restoration, enhancement or creation. Task would involve assessing potential for wetland restoration and for WRP (Wetlands Reserve Program) and explaining general wetland restoration options with the landowner. It would also include completion of the WRP ranking worksheet with a map as the end product including recommendations as to which areas and acreages are potentially restorable wetlands that could be eligible for WRP and completed ranking worksheet.

The Contractor shall assist in work associated with preparation of documents associated with WRP conservation planning and WRP program participation including development of conservation plans, preliminary wetland restoration plans and related supporting documents such as cost estimates consistent to NRCS work standards. The reviewing, acceptance and signature shall be a NRCS Function.

Non-Easement Package – Includes

1 Preliminary Restoration Plan, including details of recommended practices

2 Environmental Evaluation Checklist including PNDI and Cultural Resources

3 Conservation Plan Map

Soils Map and soils information (with the areas presently determined to have hydric soils highlighted)

5 Topographic Map (with restoration area highlighted) 6 Cost Estimates Worksheet

Notes related to coordination of the proposed project with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

8 Types and amounts of habitat to be developed

Easement Package includes same information as non-easement package PLUS:

9 Hazardous Materials Worksheet 2: Interviews with Past and Present Owners, Operators, and Occupants

10 Hazardous Materials Worksheet 3: Site Visit Survey

11 Copies of deeds for all parcels

12 GIS or GPS map of proposed easement boundaries

Design Assistance At the discretion of NRCS, and consistent with NRCS standards, prepare designs or assist in the designs for wetland restoration, enhancement or creation and associated practices. This assistance may include field work and/or office work as needed. NRCS staff would review and approve its adequacy.

Topographic Survey Under 2 acres 2 – 10 acres More than 10 acres Wetland Design Package – Includes Under 2 acres 2 – 10 acres More than 10 acres

1 Project Summary 2 Project Location Map 3 Project Design Summary 4 Construction Drawings 5 Construction Specifications 6 Soils 7 Watershed Delineation 8 Construction Estimate

Installation supervision Initial Site Layout Site visits as needed to ensure quality This task is to provide oversight and guidance to landowners and contractors installing wetland restoration and associated practices to assure that installation follows the details of the plan as described above and NRCS technical requirements. This task involves site-specific communication with landowner and contractor, general written instructions and a site map indicating system layout. Layout will be flagged or painted in the field to assure compliance with plan. This will not require being on site at all times during installation, but being there as needed to assure proper installation and compliance with plan.

Status Reviews and Other Tasks - Status Review (estimated one hour) Easement monitored (estimated two hours) At the discretion of NRCS, and consistent with NRCS standards, perform status reviews of WRP contracts and practices or monitoring of easements. The outcome will be a recommendation to NRCS as to whether a contract or project meets or fails to meet restoration contract or easement requirements. NRCS staff will retain sign-off authority, but may choose to act based on the recommendations. Perform other tasks customary and necessary to the implementation of WRP.

General Work is to be preformed within one year of the date of award. This position Requires a Valid and current Driver’s License.

This is non-engineering work, however all work that leads to a final engineering package by NRCS will be completed using the NRCS review and approval process of the NRCS District Conservationist and NRCS engineering staff. All work will meet the conservation practice standards in the Pennsylvania Technical Guide and the National Planning Procedures Handbook.

Work deemed to be inherently governmental or done specifically by a government employee such as contract administration will not be done by an entity receiving the award. This position is not to be a federal government employee but rather will work as a Technical Service Provider (TSP) for NRCS.

Resumes submitted shall indicate the past three years work experience beginning with FY 2009.

This acquisition shall be a Base year contract with two Option years. This Position may have different Contractors performing this function during the Calendar year.

Evaluations will be made based on:

1. Work that is technically acceptable and price reasonable

2. Evidence of positive performance on previous government contract work on submitted resume.

WD 05-2447 (Rev.-9) was first posted on www.wdol.gov on 01/12/2010

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

| Wage Determination No.: 2005-2447 Shirley F. Ebbesen Division of | Revision No.: 9 Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Revision: 01/07/2010 State: Pennsylvania

Area: Pennsylvania Counties of Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Snyder, Union

**Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**

OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE

01000 - Administrative Support And Clerical Occupations 01011 - Accounting Clerk I 14.81 01012 - Accounting Clerk II 16.64 01013 - Accounting Clerk III 18.60 01020 - Administrative Assistant 21.90 01040 - Court Reporter 20.46 01051 - Data Entry Operator I 11.57 01052 - Data Entry Operator II 13.16 01060 - Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle 17.56 01070 - Document Preparation Clerk 13.34 01090 - Duplicating Machine Operator 13.34 01111 - General Clerk I 11.55 01112 - General Clerk II 12.62 01113 - General Clerk III 14.16 01120 - Housing Referral Assistant 19.71 01141 - Messenger Courier 10.87 01191 - Order Clerk I 12.19 01192 - Order Clerk II 14.87 01261 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 15.01 01262 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 17.35 01263 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 19.36 01270 - Production Control Clerk 18.11 01280 - Receptionist 12.17 01290 - Rental Clerk 11.76 01300 - Scheduler, Maintenance 15.61

01311 - Secretary I 15.61 01312 - Secretary II 17.68 01313 - Secretary III 19.71 01320 - Service Order Dispatcher 16.34 01410 - Supply Technician 21.90 01420 - Survey Worker 13.98 01531 - Travel Clerk I 11.46 01532 - Travel Clerk II 12.29 01533 - Travel Clerk III 13.17 01611 - Word Processor I 14.25 01612 - Word Processor II 15.84 01613 - Word Processor III 17.68 05000 - Automotive Service Occupations 05005 - Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass 18.68 05010 - Automotive Electrician 18.12 05040 - Automotive Glass Installer 17.37 05070 - Automotive Worker 17.37 05110 - Mobile Equipment Servicer 15.88 05130 - Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 18.68 05160 - Motor Equipment Metal Worker 17.37 05190 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic 18.68 05220 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 15.12 05250 - Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 16.62 05280 - Motor Vehicle Wrecker 17.37 05310 - Painter, Automotive 18.12 05340 - Radiator Repair Specialist 17.37 05370 - Tire Repairer 14.53 05400 - Transmission Repair Specialist 18.68 07000 - Food Preparation And Service Occupations 07010 - Baker 12.53 07041 - Cook I 10.87 07042 - Cook II 11.90 07070 - Dishwasher 8.54 07130 - Food Service Worker 9.19 07210 - Meat Cutter 15.48 07260 - Waiter/Waitress 8.06 09000 - Furniture Maintenance And Repair Occupations 09010 - Electrostatic Spray Painter 17.16 09040 - Furniture Handler 13.15 09080 - Furniture Refinisher 17.16 09090 - Furniture Refinisher Helper 14.32 09110 - Furniture Repairer, Minor 15.74 09130 - Upholsterer 17.76 11000 - General Services And Support Occupations 11030 - Cleaner, Vehicles 10.21 11060 - Elevator Operator 10.21

11090 - Gardener 14.73 11122 - Housekeeping Aide 11.22 11150 - Janitor 12.29 11210 - Laborer, Grounds Maintenance 12.18 11240 - Maid or Houseman 9.04 11260 - Pruner 11.32 11270 - Tractor Operator 13.89 11330 - Trail Maintenance Worker 12.18 11360 - Window Cleaner 12.61 12000 - Health Occupations 12010 - Ambulance Driver 13.21 12011 - Breath Alcohol Technician 16.44 12012 - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 20.56 12015 - Certified Physical Therapist Assistant 20.19 12020 - Dental Assistant 15.04 12025 - Dental Hygienist 25.84 12030 - EKG…