Attachment 1 - Terms and Conditions 127EAY27Q0006.pdf

Removal, Repair, Reinstallation of Winco PSS30F4-03 Generator 127EAY27Q0006 Six Rivers National Forest, Orleans Ranger District

Description

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

Solicitation number 127EAY27Q0006 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Removal, Repair, and Reinstallation of Winco PSS30F4-03 Generator for the Six Rivers National Forest, Orleans Ranger District located at Ti-Bar Fire Station, 423 Ti Bar Road, Somes Bar, CA 95568.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 811310 Commercial & Industries Machinery & Equipment (Except Auto & Electronic) Repair & Maintenance The small business size standard is $12.5 million. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

Statement of Requirement

1. Background The Ti-Bar Fire Station utilizes a Winco PSS30F4-03 liquid-propane (LP) standby generator rated at 30kw to support operational continuity. The generator has experienced recurring shutdown events that require full removal, off-site evaluation, authorized repair, and reinstallation. The Scope of Work outlines the contractor responsivities, performance expectations, and deliverables required to restore the generator to reliable service in accordance with U.S. Forest Service standards and applicable regulations.

2. Purpose and Objectives The objective of this project is to return the Winco PSS30F4-03 generator to dependable operating condition. This includes:

• Safe removal and transport

• Comprehensive diagnostic evaluation

• Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) quality repairs

• Functional and load testing

• Reinstallation and verification of proper automatic transfer switch (ATS) operation

3. Contractor Responsibilities

3.1 Pre-Work Verification

The Contractor shall:

• Confirm the generator make, model (Winco PSS30F4-03), Serial number, 30Kw rating, and LP fuel configuration.

• Document found conditions, including electrical connections, LP fuel lines, grounding, and control wiring.

• Submit a Pre-Work Confirmation Memorandum to the Contracting Officer (CO) prior to mobilization.

3.2 Removal and Transport

• Perform lockout/tagout and safely disconnect all electrical, fuel, control, and grounding interfaces.

• Supply all lifting, rigging, and transport equipment suitable for a 30kW standby generator.

• Remove, load, and transport the generator in accordance with all applicable safety and regulatory standards.

3.3 Diagnostic Evaluation

• Conduct a complete intake inspection at the repair facility.

• Perform thorough diagnostics including:

Review of engine controller data, event logs, and shutdown codes LP fuel system evaluation Cooling system inspection Electrical and sensor integrity testing Historical alarm and shutdown analysis

• Provide a written diagnostic report identifying root cause, recommended repairs, parts list, cost estimates, and expected schedule.

• No repairs may begin until the Forest Service issues written authorization.

3.4 Repairs and Testing

• Complete all authorized repairs using OEM (preferred) or equivalent components.

• Perform functional testing and load bank testing appropriate to a 30kW LP generator.

• Document all parts replaced, work performed, and test results.

3.5 Return, Reinstallation, and Acceptance Testing

• Transport the generator back to the Ti-Bar Fire Station after repairs and testing are complete.

• Reinstall the generator on its existing mounting system and reconnect all electrical, fuel, control, grounding, and communication connections.

• Perform startup and operational verification in the presence of Forest Service personnel.

• Confirm Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) integration, including proper transfer and re-transfer between utility and generator power.

• Submit final commissioning documentation upon successful completion.

4. Government-Furnished Property and Services

• The USDA Forest Service will provide site access and coordination with station personnel.

• No additional government-furnished materials or equipment will be provided unless specified in a written contract modification.

5. Deliverables The contractor shall provide the following deliverables:

• Pre-Work Confirmation Memorandum.

• Diagnostic Evaluation Report.

• Repair Documentation (parts, labor, photos, certification).

• Load Bank and Functional Test Reports.

• Reinstallation and Commissioning Report.

• Verification of Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) operation and successful startup.

• Warranty documentation (minimum 12 months parts and labor).

6. Compliance Requirements The Contractor shall comply with all applicable codes, standards, and regulations, including but not limited to:

• FAR Part 37 – Service Contracting

• FAR 52.246-4 - Inspection of Services

• FAR 52.228-5 – Insurance – Work on a Government Installation

• FAR 52.222-41 – Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS)

• FAR 52.222-55 – Minimum Wages under Executive Order 14026

• FAR 52-222-50 – Combating Trafficking in Persons

• AGAR 452.204-71 – Personal Identity Verification (if applicable)

• NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code (NRC)

• NFPA 110 – Emergency and Standby Power Systems

• NFPA Link: https://www.nfpa.org/for-professionals/codes-and-standards/list-of-codes-and-standards?page=1&sort=code&dir=asc

• OSHA requirements for electrical safety and rigging

• OSHA Link for Hoisting and Rigging: https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.753

• All Winco manufacturer installation and service requirements

7. Quality Assurance The USDA Forest Service will evaluate contractor performance to ensure:

• Proper and safe removal, transport, and reinstallation

• Comprehensive and accurate diagnostics

• Repairs performed as authorized and meeting quality standards.

• Successful load testing and operational validation

• Proper ATS functionality

• All documentation and deliverables completed and submitted

The Government retains the right to inspect any phase of the work and require correction of deficiencies at no additional cost.

8. Period of Performance The period of performance will be established at award. Work may begin only after the contractor receives a Notice to Proceed (NTP). Any changes to schedule or performance must be approved by the Contracting Officer.

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9. Place of Performance

• Ti-Bar Fire Station – Removal, reinstallation, on site testing

• Contractor’s repair facility – Diagnostics, repairs, load bank testing

10. Contractor Qualifications The Contractor shall:

• Have documented experience servicing commercial standby generators in the 20-40 kW range

• Utilize trained personnel qualified in generator maintenance, rigging, electrical work, and LP fuel systems

• Maintain all necessary licenses, certifications, and insurance

11. Warranty Requirements The contractor shall provide a minimum of 12-month warranty covering all labor and replacement parts used during the repair. Warranty terms shall begin upon final acceptance by the Forest Service

12. Final Acceptance Final acceptance by the USDA Forest Service will occur when:

• The generator operates reliably with no shutdown or fault conditions

• All ATS operations are verified

• All test reports and deliverables are submitted and approved

• All corrective actions have been completed

Schedule of Items PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Removal, Repair & Installation of Winco PSS30F4-03

Vendor Name:__________________________ Vendor UEI____________________________

CLIN Description Estimated Quantity

Unit of Issue

Unit Cost Total

0001 Removal, Reinstallation and Transportation

LS

0002 Diagnose and Repair 1 LS

TOTAL

Schedule Notes:

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

(b) All items must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Winco PSS30F4-03 liquid-propane (LP) standby generator rated at 30kW. Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM or distributor to its current location.

The contractor 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. Offerors 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.

Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to provide these items are invited to submit offers in accordance with the requirements stipulated in this solicitation. Alternate Parts will be authorized if they are an approved alternate part that satisfies all form, fit, and function requirements of the original parts and conform to the approved configuration. All parts shall be NEW approved parts.

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

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

• Attachment 1 – Terms and Conditions 127EAY27Q0006

• Attachment 2 – WD Jackson County OR 15-5571

• Attachment 3 – WD Shasta County CA 15-5627

• Attachment 4 – WD Humboldt County CA 15-5673

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) ☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.212-4 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)

☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.222-50 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Sep 2025) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Sep 2025) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Nov 2025) https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.240-91 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

The following clauses are applicable if checked: You can either leave all clauses and check the boxes of the ones that apply or delete the clauses that do not apply. If you delete lines, you will need to right-click on the box and select “remove content control” before it will delete.

☐ 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020) with Alternate I (Nov 2021) of 52.203-6 ☐ 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) ☒ 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel Jan 2011 ☒ 52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.204-91 Contractor identification (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) ☐ 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Mar 2020).

☐ 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate III (Nov 2025) of 52.219-9.

☐ Alternate IV (Nov 2025) of 52.219-9

☐ 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.219-16 Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule (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)

☐ Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35 ☒ 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36 ☐ 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010 ☒ 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) ☐ 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014)

☐ 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) ☐ 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (May 2014) ☐ 52.222-51 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) ☐ 52.222-53 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) ☒ 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Apr 2026) ☐ 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008)

☐ Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 ☐ 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.223-12 Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017)

☐ Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3 ☐ 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1 ☐ 52.225-3 Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate II (Nov 2025) of 52.225-3.

☐ Alternate III (Nov 2025) of 52.225-3.

☐ Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3

☐ 52.225-5 Trade Agreements (Nov 2023) ☐ 52.225-19 Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a Diplomatic or Consular Mission outside the United States (May 2020) ☐ 52.225-26 Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) ☐ 52.226-4 Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) ☐ 52.226-5 Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Aug 2025) ☐ 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements ☐ 52.232-29 Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) ☐ 52.232-30 Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)

☒ 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Oct 2018) ☐ 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) ☐ 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) ☐ 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991) ☐ 52.240-92 Security Requirements (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (No 2025) ☐ 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Apr 2023) of 52.247-64.

☐ Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64

Other Applicable Clauses

52.216-18 Ordering (Aug 2020) 52.216-19 Delivery – Order Limitations (Oct 1995) 52.216-21 Requirements (Nov 2025) ☐ Alternate I (Apr 1984) of 52.216-21 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (Nov 2025) 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity (Mar 1989) 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity - Separately Priced Line Item (Mar 1989) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 30 calendar days prior to contract expiration 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

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

(c) five years.

52.232-90 Fast Payment Procedures (Nov 2025) 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) 52.245-1 Government Property (Sep 2021) ☐ Alternate I (Sep 2021) of 52.245-1 52.245-2 Government Property 52.245-9 Use and Charges 52.246-15 Certificate of Conformance (Apr 1984) 52.247-29 F.O.B. Origin (Feb 2006) 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Jan 1991)

AGAR Clauses 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.usda.gov/guidance-documents/acquisition-policy/ocp/usda-agar30-sept-26pdf.

https://www.usda.gov/guidance-documents/acquisition-policy/ocp/usda-agar30-sept-26pdf

AGAR 452.203-70 Unenforceable Supplier Terms (MAY 2026)

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

AGAR 452.204‑71 Personal Identity Verification and Workforce Integrity of Contractor Employees (Apr 2026)

AGAR 452.211-71 Variation in Quantity (May 2026)

AGAR 452.211-72 Delivery of Excess Quantities (Sep 2025)

AGAR 452.236-70 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Sep 2026)

Solicitation Information

Award Type

It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price 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 offeror representing the best value to the Government.

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 schedule requirements listed in the Statement of Work

(SOW).

• Detailed explanation of any requirement listed in the SOW that cannot be successfully accomplished by the offeror.

Price:

The offeror shall provide pricing as requested in the Schedule of Items on page 5 of this Request for Quote. 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.

Evaluation Method:

The Government will evaluate quotation based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria.

Only the lowest priced offeror will be evaluated for Technically Acceptability. Should the lowest priced offer not receive an acceptable technical or past performance rating, the process will continue in order of the lowest priced offer until the lowest price, technical acceptable offer with acceptable or neutral past performance is identified.

Delivery Information All offers will be considered F.O.B. Destination unless F.O.B. origin is specified AND estimated shipping costs are included.

The USDA Forest Service requires the contractor to safely remove and transport the Winco PSS30F4-03 liquid-propane (LP) standby generator to and from the USFS Ti Bar Wildland Fire Station, 423 Ti Bar Road, Somes Bar, California 95568 to the contractor facility.

Shipping Instructions:

Items shall be shipped back to the following address:

USDA Forest Service Ti Bar Wildland Fire Station, 423 Ti Bar Road, Somes Bar, CA 95568

Service Contract Labor Standards The Service Contract Labor Standards could apply to any contracts awarded through this solicitation.

In accordance with (IAW) FAR 22.1002-3(a)(2), the place of performance for this contract is currently unknown. The Contracting Officer has determined Redding, CA, Central Point, OR, Ureka, CA possible places of performance and has included Wage Determinations for each place as an attachment to this solicitation. The Contracting Officer will obtain wage determinations for additional possible places of performance if asked to do so in writing at margaret.forrest@usda.gov.

mailto:margaret.forrest@usda.gov

Offerors must request additional wage determinations no later than two days before solicitation close. Offerors who intend to perform in a place or area of performance for which a wage determination has not been attached or requested may nevertheless submit proposals. However, a wage determination shall be incorporated in the resultant contract, and there shall be no adjustment to the contract price.

Qualification Requirements Offerors, or the product or service, ARE required to meet a qualification requirement to be eligible for award. The contractor must have documented experience servicing commercial standby generators in the 20-40 kW range. Utilize trained personnel qualified in generator maintenance, rigging, electrical work and LP fuel systems.

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

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

FAR 52.212-1 is amended as follows:

Period for acceptance of offers.

The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

Questions Questions shall be submitted via email to margaret.forrest@usda.gov and are due no later than November 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific 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.

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017) https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

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)

☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) to 52.204-7 ☐ 52.204-90 Offeror Identification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.207-6 Solicitation of Offers from Small Business Concerns and Small Business Teaming Arrangements or Joint Ventures (Multiple-Award Contracts) (Aug 2024) ☐ 52.209-12 Certification Regarding Tax Matters (Oct 2025) ☐ 52.219-2 Equal Low Bids (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products (Feb 2021) ☐ 52.222-48 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment–Certification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards for Certain Services-Certification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-56 Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan (Oct 2020) ☐ 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification (May 2008) ☐ 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022) ☐ 52.225-4 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.225-6 Trade Agreements-Certificate (Feb 2021) ☐ 52.226-3 Disaster or Emergency Area Representation (Nov 2007) ☐ 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation (Jul 2025)

Other Applicable FAR Provisions

52.216-31 Time and Materials/Labor Hour Proposal Requirements - Commercial Acquisition (Nov 2021) 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (Nov 2025) 52.225-18 Place of Manufacture (Aug 2018) 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sep 2025) 52.237-1 Site Visits (Apr 1984) 52.246-20 Warranty of Services (May 2001)

AGAR Provisions

This solicitation incorporates one or more 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. Also, the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address https://www.usda.gov/guidance-documents/acquisition-policy/ocp/usda-agar30-sept-26pdf.

AGAR 452.211-70 Brand Name or Equal (May 2026)

Date, Time, and Placer Offerors are due

Quote shall be emailed to margaret.forrest@usda.gov by 11/11/2026, by 4:30 PM Pacific Daylight Time.

Government Point of Contact

Margaret Forrest, margaret.forrest@usda.gov 530-233-8756

Questions shall be submitted via email to margaret.forrest@usda.gov and are due no later than 11/4/2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific 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.

https://www.usda.gov/guidance-documents/acquisition-policy/ocp/usda-agar30-sept-26pdf

Statement of Requirement