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NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

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208-346-1875JUDITH MARTIN

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4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

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ITEM NO.

Region 5 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Equipment.

Delivery: 10/30/2026 Period of Performance: 07/31/2026 to 10/30/2026

Please deliver to:

SOUTH ZONE FIR CACHE

1310 South Cucamonga Ave, Ontario, CA 91761

0001 VN00175 207 EA

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(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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PAUL M. WOOD

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

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30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

OFFER

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

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AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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ITEM NO.

Draeger PSS 5000 w/options, UEBSS Multi-Link

Buddy Breather w/ QC Connection, LDV Holder Right Waist. NFPA

2018 Edition

Requisition No: 1161470

Delivery Location Code: 9A68

USDA FOREST SERVICE

TRUCKEE RANGER DISTRICT

10811 STOCKREST SPRINGS ROAD

TRUCKEE CA 96161-0213 US

Please deliver to:

SOUTH ZONE FIR CACHE

1310 South Cucamonga Ave, Ontario, CA 91761

0002 VN00021 483 EA

Draeger FPS 7000 Mask-Medium w/HUD

Requisition No: 1161470

Delivery Location Code: 9A68

USDA FOREST SERVICE

TRUCKEE RANGER DISTRICT

10811 STOCKREST SPRINGS ROAD

TRUCKEE CA 96161-0213 US

Period of Performance: 01/30/2026 to 04/30/2026

Please deliver to:

SOUTH ZONE FIR CACHE

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1310 South Cucamonga Ave, Ontario, CA 91761

0003 4055967 414 EA

Luxfer 4500 PSI / 45 Minute Clear Coated Cylinder

(FULL) No QC

Requisition No: 1161470

Delivery Location Code: 9A68

USDA FOREST SERVICE

TRUCKEE RANGER DISTRICT

10811 STOCKREST SPRINGS ROAD

TRUCKEE CA 96161-0213 US

Period of Performance: 01/30/2026 to 04/30/2026

Please deliver to:

SOUTH ZONE FIR CACHE

1310 South Cucamonga Ave, Ontario, CA 91761

0004 3357114 207 EA

Cylinder QC Adapter HP

Requisition No: 1161470

Delivery Location Code: 9A68

USDA FOREST SERVICE

TRUCKEE RANGER DISTRICT

10811 STOCKREST SPRINGS ROAD

TRUCKEE CA 96161-0213 US

Period of Performance: 01/30/2026 to 04/30/2026

0005 R5 SCBA Tester - San Bernadino NF 1 EA

Requisition No: 1156815

Delivery Location Code: 9J55

USDA FOREST SERVICE

SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST

602 S TIPPECANOE

SAN BERNARDINO CA 92408-2607 US

0006 R5 SCBA Tester - Lake Tahoe NF 1 EA

Requisition No: 1159764

Delivery Location Code: 9A68

USDA FOREST SERVICE

TRUCKEE RANGER DISTRICT

10811 STOCKREST SPRINGS ROAD

TRUCKEE CA 96161-0213 US

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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0007 Region 5 SCBA tester - Cleveland National Forest 1 EA

Requisition No: 1170804

Delivery Location Code: 9AA9

USDA FOREST SERVICE

GOOSE VALLEY STATION

1634 BLACK CANYON ROAD

RAMONA CA 92065 US

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Region 5 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Equipment

127EAT26Q0017

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Equipment Region 5 – Pacific Southwest

STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENT

The Pacific Southwest Region is seeking self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) equipment for wildland firefighters. Beginning in FY2022, Region 5 began the replacement and standardization of all self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) gear for all Forests. A self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is commonly used by wildland firefighters to supply the user with breathing air from a source independent of the ambient atmosphere. Industrial SCBAs are designed to protect against smoke inhalation and toxic gases generated during fires. They allow firefighters and emergency responders to enter smoke-filled environments safely and maintain a supply of breathable air while working to extinguish fires or rescue individuals.

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Items listed below are identified as "brand name”, however, equal products will be considered. The purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in Technical Data (b) of the solicitation.

Item Base - Supplies/Services Qty Unit of Issue

Unit Price Total Price

0001 Draeger PSS 5000 w/options, UEBSS Multi-Link Buddy Breather w/ QC Connection, LDV Holder Right Shoulder. NFPA 2018 Edition

207 EA $_________ $_________

0002 Draeger FPS 7000 Mask- w/HUD

(Mask Size TBD) 483 EA $_________ $_________ 0003 Draeger 4500 PSI / 45 Minute Blue

Cylinder (FULL) W/ No QC Adapter 414 EA $_________ $_________

0004 Cylinder QC Adapter HP 208 EA $_________ $_________ 0005 Draeger Quaestor 6000 Tester 3 EA $_________ $_________

TOTAL $_________

SCHEDULE NOTES

a) Pricing for products must include product support services such as initial training for personnel in the use of the SCBA equipment, initial fit testing, and product warranty support.

b) Unit prices shall be fully burdened to include shipping/freight. Quoters must provide pricing for all items.

(c) The quoter shall be either the manufacturer, distributor or an authorized dealer/reseller from the actual manufacturer, no third-party vendors are authorized. All items must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM or distributor to its current location.

The Quoter shall furnish a Certificate of Conformance (COC) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.246-15. COC must be submitted in the format specified in the clause. Vendors must be able to provide necessary certification including traceability to the manufacturer, manufacturer's COC, and its own certificate of conformance. Prospective vendors who are not the OEM or an authorized distributor must provide traceability for the offered product back to the manufacturer or authorized distributor.

TECHNICAL DATA

(a) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus equipment must meet the following criteria:

Deployable in a variety of situations that are immediately dangerous to life and health and is portable;

Meets the requirements specified in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (see 42 CFR 84 Respiratory Protective Devices — Subpart H), and

Approved by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, on or after January2015;

o meets the requirements specified in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

1981 (2019);

Open circuit design; and Primarily of use for fire services and fire service–related applications.

(b) Salient Characteristics for Brand Name or Equal products:

SCBA Pack Frame

• SCBA Shall have obtained NFPA approvals to NFPA 1981 (current edition) and NFPA 1982 (current edition)

• SCBA Shall have installed UEBSS (Universal Emergency Breathing Supply System)

• SCBA Shall have one (1) 45-minute carbon fiber cylinders approved with the SCBA system. Additional OEM cylinders and capacities may be supplied as requested.

• SCBA Shall have a quick connect system to release the cylinder.

• Cylinder quick connect adapter must be able to be removed and reapplied revealing a standard fitting in the field to support mutual aid operational compatibility to fill SCBA cylinders.

• SCBA Shall have pivoting waist belt system that allows for maximum firefighter mobility.

• Waist belt and shoulder straps shall be removable for decontamination.

• Waist belt and shoulder straps shall be made of a vulcanized rubber material that minimizes contaminants and water absorption.

• Power management of the SCBA shall have a removable battery compartment housing AA batteries with a separate battery system for redundancy. Rechargeable battery system is not desirable.

• SCBA shall have internally routed electronics and air hoses internal to the back frame.

• SCBA shall have pneumatic whistle for End of Service Time Indicator (EOSTI).

• SCBA Shall have grab handles on each side of the back frame.

• SCBA shall have PASS device built into the gauge that displays time remaining to remaining to 35% of cylinder capacity/alarm, PSI readout, and visualization bar for PSI readout.

• SCBA PASS device shall have associated lights and sounders that transmit visual and audible alerts 360 degrees from the orientation of the wearer.

SCBA Face Piece/Mask

• Mask shall have wireless HUD installed. HUD shall be viewable both internally and externally to the mask.

• Mask shall be approved with the SCBA.

• Mask shall have 3 sizes of mask, with additional 3 sizes of nose cup for optimal fit

• Mask shall have 3 sealing surfaces for maximum safety.

• Mask shall have unimpeded field of view.

• Mask shall pass NFPA Speech intelligibility tests without the aid of powered communications devices.

• Mask shall have the option to add on communications devices that allow the user to electronically transmit voice commands via external speakers on the mask. In addition, the communications device shall offer near field communications or radio connections.

• Mask shall have comfort hair net with 5 points of attachment and adjustment.

Cylinders

NIOSH certification: Each SCBA‑cylinder combination must be tested and approved together. SCBA systems should remain with their original, NIOSH‑certified cylinder to maintain compliance.

(c) Interoperability:

All SCBA equipment must be from the same manufacturer or provide for interoperability.

SCBA interoperability refers to the ability for different manufacturers’ self‑contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) systems to use the same type of cylinder, fittings, and pressure specifications, without voiding certifications or requiring separate approvals for each combination.

NFPA 1981, the standard for open‑circuit SCBA for emergency services, currently requires each SCBA to be certified as a complete system (unit) with its own cylinder to ensure a secure, approved connection without compromising the SCBA’s integrity. For NIOSH certification, each SCBA‑cylinder combination must be tested and approved together. SCBA systems are designed, tested, and certified as integrated life-safely assemblies. These systems include facepieces, regulators, harness assemblies, and high-pressure cylinders engineered as a matched set. Use of different manufacturers’ equipment would create a break in system certification and void manufacturer interoperability assurance.

(d) SCBA Equipment Support Services:

Contractor shall provide Draeger or proposed equal product qualified personnel to complete training, fit testing, and required maintenance and parts warranty replacements.

Contractor must provide proof of authorization from the OEM to perform work on Draeger or proposed equal SCBA equipment. All services shall be performed in accordance with inspection and testing set forth by the manufacturers and certification requirements of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) AFOSH, OSHA standards and testing procedures.

(1) Training - Vendor provided training on how to properly wear SCBA equipment.

Equipment preparation instruction for wear. Step-by-Step donning and doffing the equipment. Any additional information provided by the vendor for equipment use.

(2) Product Support/Warranty Replacement – The contractor shall acquire brand new OEM only parts needed to complete warranty replacement using the most economic means to ensure equipment is repaired with minimal downtime.

(3) SCBA Mask Fit Testing: The Contractor shall perform fit testing on all personnel assigned with their own SCBA masks from this purchase. All testing will be carried out according to OSHA, NFPA, and NIOSH requirements.

(e) Delivery/Shipping Information:

Items 0001-0004 delivered to:

SOUTH ZONE FIR CACHE

1310 South Cucamonga Ave, Ontario, CA 91761

Item 0005 delivered to:

One Tester to:

San Bernadino National Forest 602 S. Tippicanoe Ave.

San Bernardino, CA 92408

One Tester to:

Lake Tahoe National Forest Truckee Ranger District 10811 Stockrest Springs Road Truckee, CA 96161-0213

One Tester and One Cylinder QC Adapter HP to:

Cleveland National Forest Goose Valley Station 1634 Black Canyon Road Ramona, CA 92065

(f) Period of Performance:

Equipment - shall be delivered no later than 120 Calendar days from receipt of order.

Support Services (Training & Initial Fit Test) – shall be performed no later than 60 days from receipt of products.

(g) Terms of Warranty:

The contractor shall guarantee that all items will be serviced and maintained in accordance with the specifications of the manufacturer and certification requirements as set forth by the USCG, DOT, ABS, NFPA, CGA, OSHA, and NIOSH.

(h) Invoicing:

The "Submit Invoice-to" address for USDA orders is the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). All invoices shall be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform. This platform is managed by the U.S. Department of Treasury and additional information is available at this website: https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm.

Upon award of a contract, Contractors will be enrolled automatically. Contractor will subsequently receive electronic notification from IPP of enrollment. IPP password will be delivered electronically to allow first login to IPP. Contractors shall submit all invoices electronically via IPP. Paper copies of invoices will no longer be accepted.

(i) References:

a) 46 CFR Part 147.60, Compressed Gases

b) 49 CFR Part 107.805, Approval of Cylinder and Pressure Receptacle Requalifiers

c) 49 CFR Part 180, Subpart C, Qualification, Maintenance and Use of Cylinders

d) ABS – 141 10/2.1.11(b)ii, Guidance Notes on Fire-Fighting Systems – Breathing Apparatus SCBA PWS Recompete Page 7 of 7

e) NFPA 1404, Standard for Fire Service Respiratory Protection Training

f) NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program

g) NFPA 1852, Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Open-Circuit Self- Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

h) NFPA 1981, Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

i) NFPA 1989, Standard on Breathing Air Quality for Emergency Services Respiratory Protection

j) CGA G-7.1, Commodity Specification for Air

k) CGA C-1, Methods for Hydrostatic Testing of Compressed Gas Cylinders

l) 29 CFR Part 1910.134, Respiratory Protection

m) 42 CFR Part 84, Approval of Respiratory Device

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and United States Department of Agriculture 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) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2025) 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) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

The following clauses are applicable if checked:

☒ 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020) with Alternate I (Nov 2021) of 52.203-6 ☒ 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) ☒ 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Sep 2025) ☒ 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Sep 2025) ☒ 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 ☒ 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Apr 2026) ☒ 52.223-23 Sustainable Products (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.225-5 Trade Agreements (Nov 2023) ☒ 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements ☒ 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Oct 2018)

Other Applicable Clauses

52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Jan 1991)

FAR 52.246-15 Certificate of Conformance (Apr 1984)

(a) When authorized in writing by the cognizant Contract Administration Office (CAO), the Contractor shall ship with a Certificate of Conformance any supplies for which the contract would otherwise require inspection at source. In no case shall the Government’s right to inspect supplies under the inspection provisions of this contract be prejudiced. Shipments of such supplies will not be made under this contract until use of the Certificate of Conformance has been authorized in writing by the CAO, or inspection and acceptance have occurred.

(b) The Contractor’s signed certificate shall be attached to or included on the top copy of the inspection or receiving report distributed to the payment office or attached to the CAO copy when contract administration (Block10 of the DD Form 250) is performed by the Defense Contract Administration Services. In addition, a copy of the signed certificate shall also be attached to or entered on copies of the inspection or receiving report accompanying the shipment.

(c) The Government has the right to reject defective supplies or services within a reasonable time after delivery by written notification to the Contractor. The Contractor shall in such event promptly replace, correct, or repair the rejected supplies or services at the Contractor’s expense.

(d) The certificate shall read as follows:

I certify that on ______ [insert date], the ____ [insert Contractor’s name] furnished the supplies or services called for by Contract No._____ via ____ [Carrier] on ________ [identify the bill of lading or shipping document] in accordance with all applicable requirements. I further certify that the supplies or services are of the quality specified and conform in all respects with the contract requirements, including specifications, drawings, preservation, packaging, packing, marking requirements, and physical item identification (part number), and are in the quantity shown on this or on the attached acceptance document.

Date of Execution: ________________________________

Signature: _______________________________________

Title: ____________________________________________

(End of clause)

AGAR Clauses

AGAR 452.203-71 Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Compliance (May 2026)

(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)

AGAR 452.203-72 Unenforceable Supplier Terms (May 2026)

(a) Definitions.

Supplier terms mean provisions customarily drafted by vendors of supplies or services and intended to create a binding legal obligation on the end user. The term applies:

1. Regardless of the format or style of the document. For example, supplier terms may appear in standard terms of sale or lease, Terms of Service (TOS), End User License Agreement (EULA), or another similar legal instrument or agreement, and may be presented as part of a proposal or quotation responding to a solicitation for a contract or order or otherwise become effective after the contract date.

2. Regardless of the media or delivery mechanism used. For example, supplier terms may be presented as one or more paper documents or may appear on a computer or other electronic device screen during a purchase, software installation, other product delivery, registration for a service, or another transaction.

(b) Applicability. When any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to supplier terms, the supplier terms are deemed part of the contract only to the extent they are consistent with this clause. Supplier terms that conflict with any part of this clause, the contract, or Federal law are void and will not be considered incorporated into a contract, even if they are physically present in a contract documentation or systems. In the event of any inconsistency between supplier terms and this contract, this clause and the terms of the Government contract must govern and supersede any supplier terms in all cases.

(c) Authorization Required. Notwithstanding any other provision, no supplier terms must be binding on the Government unless the term is expressly authorized on the USDA Supplier Terms Authorization Form signed by the Contracting Officer, and the completed Authorization Form has been incorporated into the contract.

(d) Unenforceable Terms. Any supplier terms that impose obligations or restrictions inconsistent with applicable Federal law are unenforceable against the Government and deemed stricken from the agreement. This includes, but is not limited to, any clause that:

(1) Requires the Government to pay future fees, penalties, interest, legal costs, early‑termination fees, cancellation fees, minimum purchase commitments, true‑up payments, seat‑count minimums, usage minimums, continued‑use charges, or any other financial obligation not expressly authorized by the contract.

(2) Requires the Government to indemnify the contractor or any other entity.

(3) Restricts the Government’s ability to obtain similar supplies or services from another source.

(4) Imposes any penalty, financial or otherwise, based on the Government’s decision not to exercise an option.

(5) Subjects the United States Government to the laws of any U.S. state, territory, district, municipality, or foreign nation, except where Federal law expressly permits such application.

(6) Requires dispute resolution in a forum or venue other than one prescribed by applicable Federal law.

(7) Establishes a period of limitations for bringing an action that differs from that provided by applicable Federal law.

(8) Grants the contractor rights to use, mine, access, aggregate, analyze, or otherwise exploit Government data, usage data, or metadata.

(9) Deems the Government to have accepted initial or revised terms based on silence, continued performance, or failure to object.

(10) Grants the supplier the right to audit Government facilities, systems, records, or use of the product or service, except as expressly authorized by the contract and applicable Federal law.

(11) Requires the Government to accept supplier security requirements, network access requirements, monitoring, penetration testing, or other technical or security measures.

(12) Permits the supplier to suspend, degrade, or terminate access to products or services based on alleged non‑payment, alleged breach, automated security triggers.

(13) Limits the Government’s right to use, install, access, test, evaluate, or transfer the licensed product or service in any manner consistent with the contract and Federal law.

(14) Requires the Government to store, process, maintain, or transmit data in a particular geographic location, or permits the supplier to transfer Government data outside the United States, except as expressly authorized by applicable Federal law.

(15) Authorizes the supplier to use the Government’s name, seal, trademark, logo, or any reference to the Government as an end user or customer for marketing, publicity, promotional activities, press releases, or similar purposes.

(16) Incorporates by reference, or requires the Government to accept, terms or conditions imposed by any third party, subcontractor, or upstream service provider, unless such terms are expressly incorporated into the contract by bilateral modification.

(17) Limits, conditions, or negates the contractor’s performance obligations, service levels, or remedies through a supplier‑provided service level agreement (SLA).

(18) Uses Government data, usage data, metadata, prompts, content, or interactions to train, fine‑tune, improve, or derive any artificial intelligence, machine learning, or automated decision‑making model.

(19) Subjects the Government to automated decision‑making, automated risk scoring, automated content moderation, or any algorithmic process that may affect access, performance, or rights under the contract.

(20) Utilizes artificial intelligence or algorithmic tools that produce decisions, recommendations, or outputs affecting contract performance without providing transparency, explainability, auditability, and bias‑mitigation consistent with applicable Federal law and policy.

(21) Profiles, tracks, or analyzes Government user behavior, preferences, communications, or interactions for personalization, marketing, or algorithmic optimization purposes.

(e) Non-binding Actions. Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user is deemed to have consented to any term, condition, or clause by virtue of its inclusion in the supplier agreement or through the use of clickwrap, browsewrap, “I agree” mechanisms, or similar means.

Execution of such mechanisms does not bind the Government or its authorized end users to any unenforceable terms.

(f) End user. The supplier agreement must bind the ordering activity as the end user to the extent it does not conflict with the terms of this clause, but it must not bind or impose personal liability on any Government employee or any person acting on behalf of the Government in their personal capacity.

(g) Law and disputes. The supplier agreement is governed by Federal law.

(h) Statutory exception. This clause does not apply to indemnification or any other payment by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(i) Continued performance. The supplier or licensor must not unilaterally revoke, terminate, or suspend any rights granted to the Government except as allowed by the contract. If the supplier or licensor believes the ordering activity to be in breach of the supplier agreement, it must pursue its rights under the Contract Disputes Act or other applicable Federal statute while proceeding diligently with performance, pending final resolution of any dispute in accordance with the Disputes Clause at FAR 52.212‑4(d) or FAR 52.233‑1, as applicable.

(j) Arbitration. Binding arbitration must not be used unless specifically authorized by agency guidance.

(k) Equitable or injunctive relief. Equitable or injunctive relief, including the award of attorney fees, costs, or interest, may be awarded against the United States Government only when explicitly provided by statute (e.g., the Prompt Payment Act or the Equal Access to Justice Act).

(l) Revisions to supplier agreements. Any revisions to the supplier agreement must be incorporated into the contract using a bilateral modification. Unilateral revisions are not binding on the Government.

(m) No automatic renewals. If any license or service tied to periodic payment is provided under the supplier agreement (e.g., annual software maintenance or annual lease term), such license or service must not renew automatically upon expiration of its current term without prior express written consent from an authorized Government representative.

(n) Indemnification. Any clause of the supplier agreement requiring the supplier or licensor to defend or indemnify the end user is amended to provide that the U.S. Department of Justice has the sole right to represent the United States in any such action, in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 516.

(o) Taxes or surcharges. Any taxes or surcharges which the supplier or licensor seeks to pass along to the Government as end user will be governed by the terms of the associated Government contract or order and must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for a determination of applicability prior to invoicing unless specifically agreed otherwise.

(p) Non‑assignment. The supplier agreement may not be assigned, nor may any rights or obligations thereunder be delegated, without the Government’s prior approval, except as expressly permitted by FAR 52.212-4(b) or FAR 52.232-23, as applicable.

(q) Confidential information. If the supplier agreement includes a confidentiality clause, such clause is amended to state that neither the agreement nor the contract price list, as applicable, must be deemed “confidential information.” Issues regarding release of “unit pricing” will be resolved consistent with the Freedom of Information Act. Notwithstanding anything in the supplier agreement to the contrary, the Government may retain any confidential information as required by law, regulation, or its internal document retention procedures for legal, regulatory, or compliance purposes; provided, however, that all such retained confidential information will continue to be subject to the confidentiality obligations of the supplier agreement.

(r) Conflict with Federal law. If any other language, provision, or clause of the supplier agreement conflicts or is inconsistent with Federal law or the terms and conditions of this contract, such language, provisions, or clauses will be considered null and void and will not be binding on the United States Government.

(End of Clause)

AGAR 452.204–70 Modification for Contract Closeout (Apr 2026)

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

(b) For commercial contracts not exceeding the simplified acquisition procedure threshold under FAR 12.001(c), if more than $1,000 in unliquidated funds remain at closeout, the Contracting Officer will issue a bilateral deobligation modification. Only the modification requires the contractor’s signature, though a Release of Claims may be requested. If the required documents are not returned within 60 days, the Contracting Officer will issue a unilateral modification and proceed with closeout once performance is complete, acceptance is confirmed, and final payment is made.

(c) For all other non-commercial or non–cost‑reimbursement contracts, if more than $1,000 in unliquidated funds remain at closeout, the Contracting Officer will issue a bilateral deobligation modification and a Release of Claims, both requiring contractor signature. If these documents are not returned within 120 days, the Contracting Officer will issue a unilateral modification u and proceed with closeout upon completion of performance, acceptance, and final payment.

(End of Clause)

Solicitation Information

Award Type

It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price contract will be awarded as a result of this 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.

(a) Technical Proposal:

(1) Technical Acceptability - Each Contractors quote shall be evaluated to determine if the proposed items meet or exceed the requirements as specified in the Schedule of Items. An evaluation rating of Technically Acceptable/Unacceptable will be assigned upon completion of the technical acceptability evaluation. If a Contractor receives a technical rating of “Unacceptable” they will not be considered for award.

(2) Technical Approach – The Government will evaluate your approach and qualifications to supplying the necessary training, product support, and fit testing of SCBA equipment.

(b) 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).

(End of provision)

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

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

Addenda to Provision FAR 52.212-1 paragraph (a) Submission of Offers:

NOTE: To assist in the evaluation, you should number your responses to correspond with the criterion being addressed. As a minimum, the technical portion of your quotation must clearly provide the following information:

(a) Technical Proposal Instructions:

(1) Technical Acceptability - To be considered for award, vendors of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must-

(i) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics specified in this solicitation;

(ii) Clearly identify the item by-

a. Brand name, if any; and

b. Make or model number;

(iii) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

(iv) Clearly describe any modifications the vendor plans to make to a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

(2) Technical Approach – Address how your company will approach providing the necessary training, product support, and fit testing of SCBA equipment. Provide evidence of personnel qualifications to perform the SCBA product support services.

(b) Price Quote:

All Contractors must provide the following minimum information and documentation with their quotations to be considered responsive and have their quotes evaluated:

1. Signed SF-1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items - with Blocks 12, 17 & 30 completed by the Contractor.

2. Schedule of Items – Quoters must provide pricing in the Schedule of Items for all items.

Failure to comply with the instructions may render your quotation nonresponsive and ineligible for contract award. Contractors shall submit a quote for all items in the Schedule of Items. In the event of an error in extending the proposed prices, unit prices will govern, unless otherwise determined by the Contracting Officer, in accordance with applicable regulations.

3. Acknowledgement of solicitation amendments (if any). This may be accomplished by submitting the signed SF-30(s) from SAM.gov with your price quote.

It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure delivery of all required documents by the date and time set for receipt of quotes.

Period for acceptance of quotes:

The Contractor agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes.

Date, Time, and Place Quotes are due:

All documents shall be Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or Adobe PDF. Each part shall be separate, complete, and clearly identified. Documents are to be emailed to the Contract Specialist Judy Martin at PPS.proposals@usda.gov no later than the date and time specified in Block 8 on the SF-1449 or any Amendment that extends the time and date. Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure delivery of all required documents by the date and time set for receipt of quotes. Quotes received after the exact date and time specified for receipt of quotes will not be considered. Contact the Contract Specialist by e-mail if you do not understand any part of these instructions.

Questions

Questions shall be submitted to the Contract Specialist via email at Judith.martin@usda.gov and are due no later than June 10, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. PDT. 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)

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations - Representation (Sep 2025) 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Sep 2025) 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Nov 2025)

The following provisions are applicable if checked:

☒ 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) ☒ 52.225-6 Trade Agreements-Certificate (Feb 2021) ☒ 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation (Jul 2025)

Other Applicable FAR Provisions

52.225-18 Place of Manufacture (Aug 2018) 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sep 2025)

AGAR Provisions

AGAR 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.

(End of Provision)

NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Protest Procedures The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is committed to fair, transparent, and efficient acquisitions. Interested parties with concerns about this solicitation are encouraged to seek resolution through the following USDA procedures.

Tier 1: Contracting Officer Concern Resolution

Submission: Interested parties with concerns about either the solicitation or subsequent award should first submit their concern directly to the Contracting Officer, providing sufficient detail to allow the Contracting Officer to understand and…