Attachment 1 - Combined Synopsis Solicitation Grey Towers.pdf

Grey Towers Historic Terraces and Walkway Preservation 12445526Q0014

ATTACHMENT 1

Statement of Requirement

This project is for the restoration of existing stone pavers and walkway steps and the rehabilitation and repair of existing concrete water features and benches, all located on the grounds of the Grey Towers National Historic Site.

The work includes:

Restoration of stone pavers at two (2) locations, including subgrade preparation and reconstruction.

Those locations are known as the Marble Court and Star & Diamond Terrace.

Restoration of walkway stone steps at two (2) locations, including subgrade preparation.

Rehabilitation of concrete water feature (“Finger Bowl”) and half-moon shaped pool at Marble Court, including cleaning, repointing, applying thin coat of mortar over surface (“Skim Coat”) and repainting. The required work at the half-moon shaped pool is considered incidental to the work associated at the Marble Court in the Schedule of Items.

Repair two (2) stone benches adjacent to the Moat.

Quantities associated with these work items are identified in the Schedule of Items. Base construction and option work items are identified in Attachment 2 - Schedule of Items.

See Attachment 2 – Schedule of Items Grey Towers to insert pricing. Quoters must submit pricing for ALL line items listed in Attachment 2 – Schedule of Items. The completed Attachment 2 – Schedule of Items must be included with the Contractor’s Price Quote.

Schedule of Items Notes

Unit of Issue: LS – Lump Sum (LS) - These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract, including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job.

Project Location:

Project Location:

The project is located at the Grey Towers National Historic Site; Pike County;

Pennsylvania; Latitude: 41°19'41.37"N, Longitude: 74°49'8.61"W. It is located approximately 1 mile west of the town of Milford. Pennsylvania. The project may be accessed from US Highway 6, Old Owego Turnpike, and Grey Towers Drive. Site Address: 151 Grey Towers Drive

Definitization of Equitable Adjustments for Change Orders

Pursuant to FAR 36.101-4(b), information regarding USDA’s definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts may be found at Contracting with USDA | USDA.

USDA's procedures that apply to the definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts may be found in AGAR 443.304-70.

Technical Data

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

Solicitation Attachments

• Attachment 2 – Schedule of Items

• Attachment 3 – Section C & Specifications

• Attachment 4 – Drawings Grey Towers

• Attachment 5 – Wage Determination

Please see attachments for all technical data.

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

The clauses and provisions contained herein are applicable to any order awarded as a result of this solicitation. The terms and conditions set forth herein supersede all other terms and conditions.

Acceptance of the order in accordance with (IAW) FAR 12.201-1(b)(2) constitutes acceptance of all terms and conditions contained herein.

As part of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), system updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in this solicitation. Contracting officers will rely on representations from vendors based on provisions in the solicitation. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52.

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52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

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

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

(d) Changes. Changes will be handled in accordance with the following FAR clause(s):

☒ FAR 52.243-5, Changes and Changed Conditions (Nov 2025)

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

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements

(Jan 2017) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.222-50 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Sep 2025) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Sep 2025) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.240-91 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Nov 2025)

The following clauses are applicable:

52.202-1 Definitions (Jun 2020) 52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020) with Alternate I

(Nov 2021) of 52.203-6 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Jun 2020) 52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (Nov 2025) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Sep 2025) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Sep 2025) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2025) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Nov 2025) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Nov 2025) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Nov 2025) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Nov 2025) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Nov 2025) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Nov 2025) 52.223-23 Sustainable Products (Nov 2025) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.233-1 Disputes (Sep 2025) Alt I (Sep 2025)

52.242-13 Bankruptcy (July 1995)

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

52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (Nov 2025) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (Nov 2025) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (Nov 2025) 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (Nov 2025) 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (Nov 2025) 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (Nov 2025) 52.222-12 Contract Termination-Debarment (Nov 2025) 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations

(May 2014) 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (Nov 2025) 52.222-15 Certificate of Eligibility (Nov 2025) 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (Jan 2017) 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (Jul 2025) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (Mar 1994) Alternate I (Apr 1984)

The following clauses are applicable:

52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Nov 2025) 52.225-9 Buy American-Construction Materials (Nov 2025) 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (Oct 1997) 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on Government Installation (Jan 1997) 52.228-11 Individual Surety-Pledge of Assets (Feb 2021) 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds-Construction (Jun 2020) 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (Jul 2025) 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (Jul 2025) 52.236-6 Superintendent by the Contractor (Jul 2025) 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (Jul 2025) 52.236-8 Other Contracts (Jul 2025) 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and

Improvements (Jul 2025) 52.336-10 Operations and Storage Areas (Jul 2025) 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (Jul 2025) 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (Jul 2025) 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (Jul 2025) ☐ Alternate I (Nov 1991) of 52.236-13 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (Jul 2025) 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (Jul 2025) 52.236-17 Layout of Work (Jul 2025) 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (Jul 2025) 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (Apr 1984) 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (Aug 1996)

Other Applicable Clauses

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 30 calendar days prior to contract expiration 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

(a) 30 Calendar days prior to contract expiration and 60 days

(c) five years and 6 months.

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter

1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR 4) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

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AGAR Clauses

452.204–70 Modification for Contract Closeout (Nov 2025)

(a) If unliquidated funds in the amount of $1000 or less remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer (Contracting Officer) shall issue a unilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification but will not be required to provide a signature. The Contracting Officer shall immediately proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(b) Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing SAP: if unliquidated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer shall issue a bilateral modification for deobligation.

The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and will be required to provide a signature.

(The Contracting Officer may also request a “Contractor Release of Claims” be completed by the contractor, although not required for contracts and orders using SAP.) If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the Contracting Officer within 60 days, the Contracting Officer shall release the modification as unilateral and proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(c) Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing anything other than cost reimbursement, if unliquidated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer shall issue a bilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and a ‘‘Contractor Release of Claims’’ and will be required to provide a signature on both forms. If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the Contracting Officer within 120 days, the Contracting Officer shall release the modification as unilateral and proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

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452.204-71 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Employees (Nov 2025)

(a) The contractor shall comply with the personal identity verification (PIV) policies and procedures established by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Directives 4620-002 series.

(b) Should the USDA Directives 4620-002 require the exclusion of a contractor's employee, the contracting officer will notify the contractor in writing. The contractor must appoint a representative to manage compliance with the PIV policies established by the USDA Directives 4620-002 and to maintain a list of employees eligible for a USDA LincPass required for performance of the work.

(c) The responsibility of maintaining a sufficient workforce remains with the contractor. Contractor employees may be barred by the Government from performance of work should they be found ineligible or to have lost eligibility for a USDA LincPass. Failure to maintain a sufficient workforce of employees eligible for a USDA LincPass may be grounds for termination of the contract.

(d) The contractor shall insert this clause in all subcontracts when the subcontractor is required to have routine unaccompanied physical access to a Federally controlled facility and/or routine unaccompanied access to a Federally controlled information system.

(e) The PIV Sponsor for this contract is a designated program point of contact, which in most cases is the COR, unless otherwise specified in this contract. The PIV Sponsor will be available to receive contractor identity information from [hours and days to be added by CO] to [hours and days to be added by CO] at [office address for registration to be added by CO]. The Government will notify the contractor if there is a change in the PIV Sponsor, the office address, or the office hours for registration; however, it is the contractor's responsibility to meet all aspects of paragraphs (c), (d), and (e).

452.222-71 Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Compliance (Dec 2025)

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

(1) It is compliant with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws and the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution, and it will remain compliant for the duration of the contract.

(2) Neither it nor any subcontractor or teaming partner operates or funds any program, policy, or initiative that promotes DEI in a manner that violates any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws, including but not limited to Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution, and the Contractor and any subcontractor or teaming partner will not do so for the duration of the contract.

(b) If the Contractor participates in, facilitates, or funds programs that implicate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, including but not limited to grants to or for schools, colleges, universities, 4-H programs, non-governmental organization (NGO) programs, sports programs, and education-related grants to prisons or other detention facilities, the Contractor certifies that it will remain compliant with those laws, including the requirements set forth in Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology

Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, and Executive Order 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.

(c) The Contractor affirms that the above requirements are conditions of payment that go to the essence of the contract and are therefore material terms of the contract. Payments under the contract are predicated on compliance with the above requirements, and therefore the Contractor is not eligible for funding under the contract or to retain any funding under the contract absent compliance with the above requirements.

(d) This certification reflects a change in the Government’s position regarding the materiality of the foregoing requirements and therefore any prior payment of similar claims does not reflect the materiality of the foregoing requirements to this contract.

(e) Submission of a knowing false statement relating to Contractor’s compliance with the above requirements and/or eligibility for the contract may subject the Contractor to liability under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, and/or criminal liability, including under 18 U.S.C. §§ 287 and 1001.

(f) The Contractor must include the provisions of this clause in all subcontract solicitations.

(g) Failure on the part of the Contractor or its subcontractors to comply with the terms of this clause may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to terminate this contract for default.

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

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

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

(3) Materials delivered on site and preparatory work;

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

i. Specifically authorized by the contract; and

ii. The Contractor provides satisfactory evidence of title and intended use in the contract.

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

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

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

(3) A listing of the total amount of each subcontract;

(4) A listing of the amounts previously paid to each subcontractor; and

(5) Additional supporting data in a form and detail required by the Contracting Officer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(1) Records and Documentation:

(i) Certified progress payment requests and supporting documentation;

(ii) Subcontractor and supplier invoices, payment records, and lien waivers;

(iii)Updated schedule of values and progress schedules;

(iv) Quality assurance and inspection reports;

(v) Payroll records, if applicable under labor provisions.

(2) Facilities and Worksite Access:

(i) Physical access to the construction site for inspection of work progress;

(ii) Access to off-site storage locations for materials billed but not yet incorporated into the work; or (iii)Access to any fabrication facilities where contract-related work is being performed.

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

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

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

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

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

(j) Reservation of rights.

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

(i) Excuse the Contractor from performance of obligations under this contract; or

(ii) Constitute a waiver of any of the rights or remedies of the parties under the contract.

(2) The Government’s rights and remedies under this clause-

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

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

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

(1) Notify the Contracting Officer of such performance deficiency; and

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

(i) The date the Contractor notifies the Contracting Officer that the performance deficiency has been corrected; or

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

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

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

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

(2) Waiving the right of the Government to require the fulfillment of all the terms of the contract.

(3) The Government’s rights and remedies under this clause-

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

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

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

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

(1) Completion and acceptance of all work;

(2) Presentation of a properly executed voucher; and

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

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

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Minimum Insurance Coverage Requirements Pursuant to FAR clause FAR 52.228-5, Insurance-Work on a Government Installation paragraph (a), The Contractor shall, at its own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance of this contract, at least the kinds and minimum amounts of insurance required, as stated below:

(1) Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability. The Contractor must comply with applicable Federal and State workman's compensation and occupational disease statutes. If these diseases are not covered, they must be included under the employer's liability section of the policy, unless contract operations are commingled with the Contractor's commercial operations.

Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 is required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that prohibit private carriers from providing workers’ compensation.

(2) General Liability. The Contractor must have bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on a comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence.

(3) Property Liability: The Contractor must have property damage liability insurance required in the amount of $___ per occurrence. (Contracting Officer must insert amount required.)

(4) Automobile Liability. The Contractor must have automobile liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damage for all vehicles used in the contract. For U.S. operations, the coverage must be at least $200,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage or loss.

(5) Aircraft Public and Passenger Liability. When using aircraft for the contract, the Contractor must have aircraft public and passenger liability insurance. Coverage must be at least $200,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, excluding passengers. For passenger injury, coverage must be at least $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater.

Solicitation Information

Award Type

It is anticipated that a firm fixed price commercial construction type contract will be awarded as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation.

The Government intends to make one award from this solicitation. Therefore, to be considered responsive, contractors must submit pricing for all items.

Evaluation and Basis for Award

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services is not applicable to this solicitation. In lieu of this provision, quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203 based on the criteria listed below. Award will be made to the Contractor representing the best value to the Government.

The Government intends to evaluate quotations using a comparative evaluation methodology. This means quotations will be compared against one another to determine which provides the best value to the Government, based on the evaluation factors outlined below. The Government may consider quotations that exceed minimum requirements and offer additional value or benefits, even if they are not the lowest priced. However, formal trade-off procedures will not be conducted. Initial proposals which do not include responses to any one of the technical factors will not be considered further.

Once the government determines the quotation/proposal that is most advantageous to the government based on its evaluation of initial responses, the government may communicate with only that best suited quoter to address any remaining issues consistent with the terms of the solicitation.

These issues may include technical and/or price. If the parties cannot successfully negotiate any remaining issues, as determined relevant by the government, the government reserves the right to communicate with the next best suited quoter based on the original analysis consistent with the terms of the solicitation.

Technical Proposal:

Factor 1. Technical Approach to Performing the Work:

When evaluating the Technical Approach to Performing the Work, the government will assess the reasonableness of the contractor’s proposed approach to performing the work including the use of biobased products in project implementation.

Factor 2. Experience:

The Government will assess the specialized experience and skill of the firm with a focus on experience that is relevant to the specified project.

Factor 3: Past Performance:

When evaluating the Technical Approach to Performing the Work, the government will assess the reasonableness of the contractor’s proposed approach to performing the work including the use of biobased products in project implementation.

Past performance is a measure of the degree to which the Contractor (including major subcontractors) has satisfied previous customers and complied with Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. The Government may contact references to assess the quality of the contractor’s work, timely completion, project management, and compliance with regulatory requirements. The Government will consider the currency and relevance of the information, source of the information, context of the data and general trends in contractor performance.

The Government reserves the right to consider all aspects of a company’s performance history but will attribute more significance to recent work comparable in scope to this solicitation.

The past performance evaluation will characterize the level of the Government’s confidence that the company will successfully complete the work, in compliance with all contract requirements, based on its record of successful performance on recent and relevant similar projects. In addition to past performance information submitted by the company, the Government may use personal knowledge or information obtained from other sources, such as CPARS, Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), or any other sources available to the Government, in its evaluation of a company’s past performance.

Where there is little or no information available regarding the company’s past performance history because the company is new to the marketplace, the past performance evaluation may take into account information regarding predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience, or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the work. Note: The assessment of past performance is separate from the responsibility determination required under FAR Subpart 9.1.

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

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

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

• Low Confidence – Government has concerns about successful performance.

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

Price Quote: The proposed price will be evaluated for reasonableness in accordance with FAR

12.204. This criterion will include consideration of cost information provided in the Schedule of Items (Attachment 2). It is the Government's intent to assess the price/cost breakdown to determine:

(1) Reasonableness (Adequate price competition and comparison to the IGE will establish a fair and reasonable price), and (2) Price Consistency (Unit prices will be evaluated to determine if costs/prices are balanced and consistent with Government cost estimates and those of other quotes)

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Start Work:

Construction is anticipated to begin Summer of 2026.

Date, Time, and Place Quotes are due:

Documents are to be emailed to the Contracting Officer atp aula.sales@usda.gov and Bradley.higley@usda.gov and PPS.proposals@usda.gov no later than 24 April 2026 at 12:00 PM EST It is the vendor’s responsibility to ensure delivery of all required documents by the date and time set for receipt of quotes. Contact the Contracting Officer by e-mail if you do not understand any part of these instructions.

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Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work:

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 90 Calendar Days from Notice to Proceed date. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

Site Visit:

Date and Time: 9 April 2026 at 10:00 AM ET

Place: 151 Grey Towers Drive, Millford, PA 18337

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52.

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52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

FAR 52.212-1 is amended as follows:

Period for acceptance of offers.

The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

Questions:

Questions shall be submitted via email to paula.sales@usda.gov and are due no later than 10 April 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends.

Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017) 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Nov 2025)

The following provisions are applicable:

52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal

Transactions (Sep 2024) 52.204-7 System for Award Management—Registration (Nov 2025) 52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products (Feb

2021) 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (Nov 2025) 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement - Construction Materials (May 2014) 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sep 2025) 52.222-5 Construction Wage Requirements, Secondary Site of the Work (Nov 2025) 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement- Construction Materials (May 2014) 52.225-12 Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials under Trade

Agreements (May 2014) 52.228-17 Individual Surety-Pledge of Assets (Bid Guarantee) (Feb 2021) 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee

AGAR Provisions

452.203-70 Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Certification (Dec 2025)

(a) By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies that:

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

(2) Neither it nor any proposed subcontractor or teaming partner operates or funds any program, policy, or initiative that promotes DEI in a manner that violates any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws, including but not limited to Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution.

(b) If the offeror participates in, facilitates, or funds programs that implicate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, including but not limited to grants to or for schools, colleges, universities, 4-H programs, non-governmental organization (NGO) programs, sports programs, and education-related grants to prisons or other detention facilities, by submission of its offer, the offeror certifies that it is compliant with those laws, including the requirements set forth in Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, and Executive Order 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.

(c) The offeror affirms that the above requirements are conditions of payment that go to the essence of the contract and are therefore material terms of the contract. Payments under the contract are predicated on compliance with the above requirements, and therefore the offeror will not be eligible for funding under the contract or to retain any funding under the contract absent compliance with the above requirements.

(d) This certification reflects a change in the Government’s position regarding the materiality of the foregoing requirements and therefore any prior payment of similar claims does not reflect the materiality of the foregoing requirements to this contract.

(e) Submission of a knowing false statement relating to offeror’s compliance with the above requirements and/or eligibility for the contract may subject the offeror to liability under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, and/or criminal liability, including under 18 U.S.C. §§ 287 and 1001.

(f) Failure on the part of the offeror or its subcontractors to comply with the terms of this clause may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to terminate the contract for default.

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NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Ombudsman Program

The USDA is committed to issuing solicitations and awarding contracts in a fair and prompt manner.

The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to address protest issues within the agency, providing an alternative to costly and time-consuming litigation. Operating independently, OPAP offers relief comparable to that granted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns through USDA’s internal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process before pursuing external forums such as the GAO.

Concerns may be addressed informally or through a formal agency protest filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman.

Informal Forum with the Ombudsman

1. Initial Point of Contact: Interested parties who believe a specific USDA procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer.

2. Escalation: If the Contracting Officer is unable to address their concerns, interested parties are encouraged to contact the USDA Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process, the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Utilization of the informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a formal protest with the agency or other forums.

3. Required Information: To ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office, Contracting Officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable).

Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman

1. Effort to Resolve: Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open and frank discussions.

2. Independent Review: If the protester’s concerns remain unresolved, an Independent Review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest with either the Contracting Officer or, alternatively, with the Ombudsman under the OPAP program. Contract awards or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless justified in writing for urgent and compelling reasons or determined in writing to be in the best interest of the Government.

3. Resolution Timeline: The agency’s goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from the date of filing.

4. Required Information: Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.104(a)(3).

Failure to submit the required information may result in a delay or dismissal of the protest.

5. Timeliness: Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR 33.104.

6. Submission: Formal protests under the OPAP program should be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer.

Election of Forum. By initiating a protest with the USDA, the protester agrees not to pursue the same matter with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or any other external forum while the agency protest is pending. If a protest is filed externally, the agency protest will be dismissed.

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