Attachment 1. Solicitation Terms and Conditions _ Fox Ridge Road Repair _ 127EAW26Q0001.pdf

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Solicitation No: 127EAW26Q0001 Project Name: Fox Ridge Road Repair Six Rivers National Forest

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I — DESCRIPTION

PART II—STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS

1 . STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS

2. TECHNICAL DATA

3. FAR / AGAR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS

PART III — SOLICITATION INFORMATION

4. AWARD TYPE

5. EVALUATION AND BASIS FOR AWARD

6. EVALUATION METHOD

7. OTHER INFORMATION

8. INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS

8.1 TECHNICAL APPROACH SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

PART IV – AGENCY PROTESTS

PART I — DESCRIPTION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 127EAW26Q0001 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Fox Ridge Road Repair.

The intent of this contract is to secure services for repairs on the Gasquet Ranger District of Six Rivers National Forest on Fox Ridge (16N03) road. Road work is required at Fox Ridge Road for the purpose of using the roadway as a safe and effective ingress and egress for Forest Service wildland firefighter personnel, other Forest Service personnel, and for public use.

Work consists of the following:

• Surface blading the traveled way to a condition that facilitates traffic and proper drainage.

• Blading includes shaping the crown or slope of the travel way and ditches.

• Adding well graded aggregate to reestablish the gradient where needed, and compacting.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 237310 - Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. The small business size standard is $45M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

This document, titled "Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions," contains detailed information pertaining to the applicable clauses, instructions for offerors, and the criteria for evaluation.

http://www.acquisition.gov/

PART II—STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS

1 . STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS

The project involves grading and applying aggregate base rock to Fox Ridge Road, a collector road with an operational maintenance level 2, to address damage caused by heavy equipment and frequent traffic during wildland fire suppression activities. This road is vital for ingress and egress of fire and Forest Service personnel accessing remote forest areas, including the Siskiyou Wilderness, for resource management.

See Attachment 2 – Statement of Work, for additional information

In accordance with the solicitation requirements, the contractor is required to meticulously complete the schedule of items as outlined in Attachment 3. Upon completion, the contractor shall submit the finalized attachment as a distinct document accompanying their quotation.

See Attachment 3 - Schedule of Items

Item No.

Description Pay Unit

Est.

QTY.

Unit Price

Total Price

805 Mobilization LS 1 $ $ 811 Blading, Compaction Method A Mile 14 $ $ 893 Roadway Aggregate (3/4” Class 2), Compaction

Method 1 TON 1000 $ $

Contract Total Cost $

2. TECHNICAL DATA

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

Solicitation Attachments The following documents are included as attachments to this solicitation and can be accessed via the “Attachments/Links” section of the posting.

• Attachment 2. Statement Of Work

• Attachment 3. Schedule Of Items

• Attachment 4. Forest Service Specifications

• Attachment 5. Supplemental Specifications

• Attachment 6. CAD Drawings

• Attachment 7. Maps

• Attachment 8. Fire Plan

• Attachment 9. Service Contract Act WD 2015-5673

• Attachment 10. Contract Administration Data

• Attachment 11. RFI Form

Six Rivers National Forest

3. FAR / AGAR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS

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 offers 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

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

FAR 52.212-4 is amended as follows:

(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)

52.203-17 52.203-19

52.222-50 52.226-8

52.232-40 52.233-3 52.233-4 52.240-91 52.244-6 52.204-13 52.209-6

Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2025) Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) Protest After Award (Sep 2025) Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Sep 2025) Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Nov 2025) Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025) System for Award Management—Maintenance (Nov 2025) Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

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) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2025) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (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) 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec

2010) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Nov 2025) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Nov 2025) 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (Nov 2025) 52.225-3 Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (Nov 2025) 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) 52.222-12 Contract Termination-Debarment 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related

Regulations.

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards 52.222-15 Certificate of Eligibility 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) 52.228-11 Individual Surety-Pledge of Assets (Feb 2021) 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (Nov 2014) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Oct

2018) 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (Jul 2025) 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (Jul 2025) 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship 52.236-6 Superintendent by the Contractor (Jul 2025) 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (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) 52.236-17 Layout of Work (Jul 2025)

52.228-16 Performance and Payment Bonds—Other than Construction (NOV 2006) (applicable when contract exceeds $250,000)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause -- “Original contract price” means the award price of the contract or, for requirements contracts, the price payable for the estimated quantity; or for indefinite-quantity contracts, the price payable for the specified minimum quantity. Original contract price does not include the price of any options, except those options exercised at the time of contract award.

(b) The Contractor shall furnish a performance bond (Standard Form 1418) for the protection of the Government in an amount equal to 100 percent of the original contract price and a payment bond (Standard Form 1416) in an amount equal to 100 percent of the original contract price.

(c) The Contractor shall furnish all executed bonds, including any necessary reinsurance agreements, to the Contracting Officer, within 10 days, but in any event, before starting work.

(d) The Government may require additional performance and payment bond protection if the contract price is increased. The Government may secure additional protection by directing the Contractor to increase the penal amount of the existing bonds or to obtain additional bonds.

(e) The bonds shall be in the form of firm commitment, supported by corporate sureties whose names appear on the list contained in Treasury Department Circular 570, individual sureties, or by other acceptable security such as postal money order, certified check, cashier’s check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, in accordance with Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. Treasury Circular 570 is published in the Federal Register, or may be obtained from the:

U.S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service Surety Bond Branch 3700 East West Highway, Room 6F01 Hyattsville, MD 20782 Or via the internet at http://www.fms.treas.gov/c570/ .

Bonding Requirements Bonding requirements will apply as follows.

THRESHOLDS REQUIRED BONDING REQUIRED BONDING

Individual Project amounts less than $250,000.00

No bid guarantee is required.

Individual Project amounts greater than $250,000.00 Refer to FAR 52.228-16

No bid guarantee is required.

100% Payment Bond is required.

-AND

100% Performance Bond is required.

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.

(End of Clause)

452.203-71 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.

(End of Clause)

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).

(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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PART III — SOLICITATION INFORMATION

4. AWARD TYPE

It is anticipated that a Firm Fixed Priced Contract will be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. The Contractor shall be required to commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed and the entire work ready for use not later than 45 calendar days after NTP. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

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

All quotes will be emailed to the Contracting Officer Ms. Torres at Tanya.Torres@usda.gov no later than 10:00 AM PST 17 February 2026.

A site visit will not be conducted. Therefore, offerors or quoters are strongly encouraged and expected to independently inspect the site where the work is to be performed. It is important to note that failure to conduct such an inspection will not be considered a valid basis for any claims following the award of the contract.

Questions, utilizing Attachment 11. RFI Form, are due to the Contracting Officer (Tanya.Torres@usda.gov) by email by close of business on 9 February 2026. No questions will be accepted after this date and time. 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.

5. EVALUATION AND BASIS FOR AWARD

Evaluation Criteria 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 offeror with the highest technically rated quotation with fair and reasonable pricing and acceptable or neutral past performance.

Technical Approach The technical approach will evaluate the ability of the offeror to provide a sound and compliant approach that meets all requirements and shows a thorough understanding of them. It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure their quotation clearly demonstrates their capability to meet these requirements. All offerors must provide the following minimum information and documentation with their quotations to be considered responsive and have their offers evaluated:

• Ability of the offeror to meet the requirements listed in the Statement of Work

(SOW).

mailto:Tanya.Torres@usda.gov

Price The offeror shall provide pricing as requested in the attached document titled “Attachment 3.

Schedule Of Items”. Failure to propose pricing for all individual line items may result in a quotation being excluded from further consideration. The offeror’s quotation will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.204, to determine if it is fair and reasonable.

Past Performance The Government may utilize any references provided by the Contractor, along with information available from past contracts/orders with the USDA and any information found using sources such as Federal Government sources or the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to determine if the Contractor has acceptable or neutral Past Performance. Past Performance will be evaluated using the following rating system:

• Acceptable: The contractor shows a demonstrated ability to meet contract requirements in prior or current contracts, including quality of work, timeliness, cost control, business relations, and adherence to contract terms.

• Neutral: Offeror does not have a past performance record.

• Unacceptable: The contractor has a documented history of failing to meet contract requirements, including poor quality, missed deadlines, cost overruns, lack of responsiveness, or unethical behavior.

6. EVALUATION METHOD

All quotations will be evaluated to identify the offeror presenting the most technically advantageous solution based on the stated evaluation criteria. Once the highest technically rated offeror is identified, their price will be evaluated to determine whether it is fair and reasonable.

Past performance will also be assessed to ensure it is acceptable or neutral.

Award will be made to the offeror whose proposal is determined to be the highest technically rated, provided that:

• The proposed price is fair and reasonable, and

• Past performance is assessed as acceptable or neutral.

Award will not necessarily be made to the lowest-priced offeror. Tradeoffs will not be conducted.

7. OTHER INFORMATION

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

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 75 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

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) 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) 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification (May 2008) 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022)

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:

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

5. 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 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

Six Rivers National Forest

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.

(End of Provision)

8. INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS

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

Quotes must be submitted by Email ONLY to Tanya.Torres@usda.gov. The email shall be less than 10MB. No other forms of submission will be accepted. Contractor is responsible for verifying receipt of the quote by the Contracting Officer.

Each of the parts shall be submitted as four (4) separate attachments/documents (so evaluation of one document may be accomplished independently from the others).

ONLY RETURN DOCUMENTS REQUESTED – DO NOT RETURN THE ENTIRE

SOLICITATION OR UNREQUESTED PAGES

1. Completed, Signed Quote and Acknowledgment of solicitation amendments, if applicable.

The amendment (if applicable) can be achieved by submitting the signed Standard Form 30 (SF-30) amendments obtained from SAM.gov along with your quotation.

mailto:Tanya.Torres@usda.gov

Six Rivers National Forest

2. Attachment 3. Schedule of Items. This solicitation requires submission of a quote on ALL items. Include unit pricing and totals for all bid items. Failure to do so may result in the quote being rejected without further consideration. All pricing shall be rounded to the nearest cent and not more than two decimal places. Unit prices will govern any total errors unless otherwise determined by the Contracting Officer. Complete fill ins Company Name, POC, E-mail, SAM UEI #, TAX ID #, POC Name, POC E-mail.

3. Business Proposal, Section K, Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors. Complete & Submit Section K Clauses FAR 52.204-8 if not in SAM with a cover page indicating Company Name.

4. Technical Approach – See below for technical approach requirements.

8.1 TECHNICAL APPROACH SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS.

The technical approach will evaluate the ability of the offeror to provide a sound and compliant approach that meets all requirements and shows a thorough understanding of them. It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure their quotation clearly demonstrates their capability to meet these requirements. All offerors must provide the following minimum information and documentation with their quotations to be considered responsive and have their offers evaluated:

The contractor shall ensure that their technical approach includes all the required information as specified below. Failure to provide this information may result in the quote being deemed nonresponsive or technically unacceptable. To ensure clarity, the technical approach must, at a minimum, distinctly present the following information across four separate sections:

A. Relevant Past Performance (NTE 3 pages): Furnish a list of three (3) projects of similar magnitude completed by the firm within the last five (5) years. The list should include work similar in dollar value, nature and complexity to that required by this solicitation. Include contracts with the Federal Government, agencies of state, local governments, and commercial customers. For each project cited, provide the following:

• Name and location of the project;

• Project Point of Contact’s name, phone, and email address;

• Total cost of the project;

• A brief narrative of the project (include size, i.e. acres, square feet; date of start, and completion or anticipated completion date).

• What percentage of work was self-performed.

The Government may or may not contact any or all references listed. For any projects listed that may report less than positive performance, you are encouraged to provide a description of the problems and efforts made to correct and prevent future occurrences.

B. Work Plan / Capability of the Offeror (NTE 5 pages): The technical approach should be in as much detail as the offeror considers necessary to fully explain the proposed technical approach or method. The offeror shall compose a narrative detailing a response to the below questions / statements.

1. Provide an explanation of your capability to accomplish this work to include a description of the work you plan to subcontract out. If using any subcontractors as part of the proposed team to demonstrate approach, describe the role they will play in this project and the percentage of work they will perform. A major subcontractor is defined as a subcontractor performing over 25% of the work.

2. Clearly articulate an understanding of the SOW, including the specific tasks such as blading, restoring drainage function, and compacting. Provide an explanation of technical approach for completing the project tasks for satisfying the Government’s performance requirements identified in the Statement of Work.

3. Offeror shall also include any other relevant information necessary to demonstrate an understanding of, or technical capability to complete, the requirements written in this solicitation.

4. Provide your planned sequencing of all work.

5. Site-specific safety plan. Address safety protocols that will be followed to protect workers and the environment, especially given the work in the burn area.

6. Quality Control Plan. Describe the quality control measures that will be implemented to ensure compliance with the specifications and standards.

C. Key Personnel (NTE 3 pages): The offeror shall provide a detailed summary of experience with work similar to the type of work required under this project as well as a letter of intent for assignment to this project. Provide a list of personnel with job titles and years of experience, number of crews, number of personnel in each crew (experience, and background), to be assigned to meet the 45 day period of performance.

Provide the names of the prime contractors’ project manager and on-site superintendent, including name with title, years with prime contractor, and total work experience. Both project manager and site superintendent must demonstrate (by way of professional resume) experience in managing and providing oversight in similar projects as this solicitation with a project magnitude equal to or greater than this solicitation.

D. Performance Schedule (NTE 2 pages): The performance schedule shall be presented in the form of a time scaled Network Diagram, CPM Schedule, or a Gantt chart, clearly showing the critical path, indicating commencement and completion of the entire project within the required contract period of performance. The schedule shall be in sufficient detail to clearly show each portion of work and its planned commencement and completion dates. Performance period shall be provided in calendar days. Ensure the schedule is realistic and accounts for potential challenges. The period shall include all time aspects of the work, including advance ordering of long lead items.

PAGE LIMITATIONS: Pages that exceed limitation will not be evaluated. A page is defined as one side of a sheet of paper. Do not use less than 10pt font. Pages will be evaluated in order received, any pages beyond the stated maximum will not be evaluated.

• Relevant Past Performance (A): one page per project for a maximum of three (3) pages.

• Work Plan / Capability of the Offeror (B): do not exceed five (5) pages.

• Key Personnel (C): do not exceed three (3) pages.

• Performance Schedule (D): do not exceed two (2) pages.

Offerors are Cautioned that sufficient and detailed information must be provided to enable the Government to evaluate their technical approach fully in accordance with the evaluation and award criteria contained herein. The Government is not obligated to ask for additional information and in the absence of appropriate information; the approach will be rated deficient.

The Government will evaluate technical approach in accordance with the evaluation criteria as set forth herein.

PART IV – AGENCY PROTESTS

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.

mailto:SPE.inquiry@usda.gov

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.