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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9.

INFORMATION CALL

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder."

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

1171731

USDA-FS CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 8

324 25TH ST

OGDEN UT 84401-2310

40LT

Lonnie D. Root

Contracting Officer lonnie.root@usda.gov

LONNIE ROOT (970) 945-3225

110/30/2026

1240LT27Q0026

INVITATION FOR BID

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

C04a ScheduleOfItems_SectionB_1240LT27Q0026 C04b DesignDrawings_1240LT27Q0026 C04c DOL Wage_CA20260020 07.30.2026_1240LT27Q0026 C04d Experience Questionnaire_1240LT27Q0026 C04e Past Performance Data Sheet_1240LT27Q0026

Site Visit: 11/03/2026 - to be Zoom Q&A Due Date: 11/04/2026

Quotes Due Date: 11/28/2026 - 1700 MT Anticipated Award Date: 12/10/2026

POP: July/01/2027 - 10/29/2027 = 120 days

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

10 120 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

11/28/2026

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

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17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO THE UNITED STATES CODE AT

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

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28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations,certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022) BACK

Continued...

and return

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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1240LT27Q0026

PACIFIC CREST TRAIL BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

The purpose of this project is to replace the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) trail bridge over the West Fork West Walker River. The bridge is located in a remote location of the Hoover Wilderness, where there is no motorized access.

Due to the remoteness of the location, Site Visit will be conducted by Zoom. Offerors are permitted to visit the site at their convenience.

Delivery: 120 Days After Notice to Proceed Delivery Location Code: 9JD4

USDA FOREST SVC DIST RANGER

BRIDGEPORT RANGER DIST

BRIDGEPORT CA 93517

BRIDGEPORT CA 93517 US

Period of Performance: 07/01/2027 to 10/29/2027

Pacific Crest Trail trail bridge replace

The purpose of this project is to replace the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) trail bridge over the West Fork West Walker River. The bridge is located in a remote location of the Hoover Wilderness, where there is no motorized access.

Product/Service Code: Y1LB

Product/Service Description: CONSTRUCTION OF

HIGHWAYS, ROADS, STREETS, BRIDGES, AND RAILWAYS

Contracting Officer Representative:

Jordan Burge

Civil Engineer - FS-IRR4-HNF-RELMHS jordan.burge@usda.gov

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work Pacific Crest Trail trail bridge replace

1.1

1.2 SITE INFORMATION AND LIMITATIONS

SCOPE OF CONTRACT (see drawings for more detail)

The purpose of this project is to replace the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) trail bridge over the West Fork West Walker River. The bridge is located in a remote location of the Hoover Wilderness, where there is no motorized access.

While mechanized equipment is usually not allowed in U.S. Designated Wilderness (per the Wilderness Act of 1964), an exception will be made for this project. Helicopter transports, mechanized saws and drills, and generators will be allowed for this project only under 36 CFR 251 Subpart B., Standard Special-Use Application (SF-299) is Not Required.

The existing bridge shall be removed and disposed of entirely, off federal lands. It is a steel and timber bridge consisting of

(4) 33-foot long, 24-inch deep H9 open-web steel joists, steel framing and railing posts, and timber decking and railing. The timber sills sit on bedrock.

The new bridge shall be a 6-foot by 35-foot glulam deck panel bridge with timber railing. Existing approaches will be reconstructed to match plans and new grade of bridge, and approach railing shall be installed. New timber sills will sit directly on bedrock and a concrete levelling course. The east approach will require bedrock removal for proper elevation and a suitable seat for the sill.

The contractor shall submit a bridge removal/erection plan that clearly specifies the number of flights and flight days, and shall minimize the number of flights as much as practical. The project is located in the Hoover Wilderness at coordinates 38.2263°, -119.5767°. It is along the PCT, accessed from Leavitt Meadows Trailhead or the PCT Trailhead on Sonora Pass, both on Highway 108. Access can also be from Leavitt Lake, which eliminates several miles of hiking along the PCT, but this is accessed from FS Road 32077, a high-clearance 4-wheel drive road.

A. The following site conditions are considered incidental to the contract and the contractor will not be paid directly for any of the following items:

1. Contractor shall adhere to restrictions in the Wilderness Minimum Requirements Analysis for this project. This authorizes the contractor to use some mechanized equipment at the project site, such as helicopter transports, mechanized saws and drills, plate compactors, and generators.

2. The Hoover Wilderness, especially along the PCT, receives a large amount of snow in the winter. In a typical year, work can be completed from July to September.

3. Contractor will be responsible for project site safety, which will include traffic control. Contractor shall use signage to inform the public of the work and direct them for safe passage around the construction site.

4. The Contractor shall follow Leave No Trace principles for all aspects of this work.

5. To eliminate the chance of habituating wildlife, food and garbage will be stored in approved bear resistant containers throughout the duration of the project. Food and other bear attractants will be stored in compliance with current best practices.

6. If previously unrecorded heritage resources are encountered during project implementation, activities will be halted and the CO will be notified. The CO will consult with the archeologist. If necessary, additional RPMs will be devised in consultation with the State Historic Preservation Office.

7. All tools and boots/waders will be cleaned of mud, dirt, or plant materials before entering the National Forest and when leaving the work site to prevent the introduction or spread of aquatic nuisance species.

1.3 WORK CAMPS, STAGING AND STORAGE AREAS

Areas for staging operations and storage of materials shall be approved by the COR. Generally, staging and storage areas shall be located on already disturbed and denuded areas. Contractor shall follow Leave No Trace principles for work camps.

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1.4 INSPECTION OF WORKSITE

A. The contractor acknowledges they have taken the necessary steps to ascertain the nature and location of work, and have investigated and satisfied themselves as to the general and local conditions that can affect the work or its cost. Any failure of the contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expenses to the government.

1.5 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

07/01/ 2026 - 10/29/2027

1.6 CONTRACT TIME

Overall contract timeline with bridge fabrication time: 120 calendar days

1.7 SPECIFICATIONS (by reference)

Some sections in the schedule of items refer to other sections not listed and are subsidiary to or are included in payment for other pay items in this contract. These items are considered incidental, and no additional compensation will be made.

A. FP-24, Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs/fp-24.pdf

B. Standard Specifications for Construction of Trails and Trail Bridges on Federal Projects https://www.fs.usda.gov/recreation/programs/trail-management/documents/plans/supporting_documents/Trail_Specifications.pdf

1.8 SAFETY PLAN:

A. The contractor shall develop and submit a Safety Plan. This will include a Mission Aviation Safety Plan, examples of which can be made available upon request. Specific protocols of working underneath and around helicopters will be detailed in the plan.

Minden Dispatch and the Humboldt-Toiyabe NF Aviation Officer shall be contacted before any planned flights.

1.9 SUBMITTALS:

Submittals shall be submitted to the COR per the table below.

Required Submittal Schedule Notes Construction Schedule 45 days before construction With helicopter fly days identified and kept updated

Safety Plan 30 days before construction

Safety Plan including fire precautions, evacuation protocols and emergency contacts

Traffic Control Plan 30 days before construction

Traffic control plan (trail users, forest road impact)

Erection/Removal plan 30 days before construction

See drawings. Full equipment list required.

Shop Drawings As available See drawings Certificate of Inspection Upon delivery See drawings. Certificate of Inspection showing

AWPA/WWPI compliance

2.0 Government Furnished

None https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs/fp-24.pdf https://www.fs.usda.gov/recreation/programs/trail-management/documents/plans/supporting_documents/Trail_Specifications.pdf https://www.fs.usda.gov/recreation/programs/trail-management/documents/plans/supporting_documents/Trail_Specifications.pdf

2.1 Travel

No Travel Authorized outside of Mobilization

2.2 Contractor’s Key Personnel

No Key Personnel Identified as Required for this project due to nature and cost.

2.3 Security Requirements

No Security Concerns Identified as Required

2.4 Data Rights

Not Applicable

2.5 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards Not Applicable

Attachments C04a_ScheduleOfItems_SectionB _1240LT27Q0026 C04b_DesignDrawings _1240LT27Q0026 C04c DOL Wage_CA20260020 07.30.2026 _1240LT27Q0026 C04d Experience Questionnaire _1240LT27Q0026 C04e - Past Performance Data Sheet_1240LT27Q0026

Definitization of Equitable Adjustments for Change Orders - Pursuant to FAR 36.101-4(b), information regarding USDA’s definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts may be found at Contracting with USDA under “Federal Acquisition Regulation 36.101-4”. USDA’s procedures that apply to the definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts may be found in AGAR 443.304 -70.

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

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (Aug 1996).

52.243-4 Changes (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) Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.222-50 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services 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 lroot Cross-Out

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Sep 2025) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Sep 2025) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Nov 2025) Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.240-91 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

5. The following clauses are applicable if listed:

52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (Nov 2025) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations

(Sep 2025) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2025)

Alternate I (Mar 2020).

52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003)

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

This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination Employee Class Monetary Wage -- Fringe Benefits

Aircraft Mechanic $XX.XX

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) 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (Nov 2025) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (July 1995) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (Mar 1994)

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

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 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards 52.222-15 Certificate of Eligibility 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship

The following clauses are applicable:

52.228-5 Insurance-Work on Government Installation (Jan 1997) 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (Jul 2025)

52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (Jul 2025) 52.236-6 Superintendent by the Contractor (Jul 2025) 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (Jul 2025) 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements (Jul 2025) 52.336-10 Operations and Storage Areas (Jul 2025) 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (Jul 2025) 52.236-17 Layout of Work (Jul 2025) 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (Jul 2025) Alternate I (Apr 1984)

AGAR Clauses

428.306 Insurance under fixed-price contracts

(a) Insert the following language in solicitations and contracts which include the clause at FAR 52.228-5, Insurance - Work on a Government Installation.

1. Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability. The contractor must comply with applicable Federal and State workman’s compensation and occupational disease statutes. If these diseases are not covered, they must be included under the employer's liability section of the policy, unless contract operations are commingled with the contractor's commercial operations. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 is required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that prohibit private carriers from providing workers' compensation.

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

3. Property Liability (Remove if not required): The contractor must have property damage liability insurance required in the amount of $250,000 per occurrence. contracting officer must insert amount required.

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

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 Protectionprinciples 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, 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) 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.

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

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

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

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

(9) 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.

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

(11) Permits the supplier to suspend, degrade, or terminate access to products or services based

(12) 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.

(13) 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.

(14) 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.

(15) 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.

(16) Limits, conditions, or negates the contractor’s performance obligations, service levels, or

(17) Uses Government data, usage data, metadata, prompts, content, or interactions to train, improve, or derive any artificial intelligence, machine learning, or automated

(19) Subjects the Government automated 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,

(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

(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) 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.

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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–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 unilateral modification and proceed with closeout upon completion of performance, acceptance, and final payment.

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452.232-71 Progress Payments for Commercial Construction Contracts (May 2026)

(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:

(1) Materials delivered on site and preparatory work;

(2) 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 must 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 must 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.

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(e) Access for verification of payment entitlement. To verify the contractor’s entitlement to progress payments under this contract, the contractor must 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 must be paid within 30 days of submitting a proper request for payment.

(g) Liquidation of progress payments. Progress payments must 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 must be clearly delineated in each request for progress payment submitted by the contractor.

(h) Security for progress payments. In the event that the contractor fails to provide adequate security as required in this contract, no progress payment must be made under this contract. Upon receipt of adequate security, progress payments must 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 must 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 must 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 must, on demand, repay the Government the amount of unliquidated progress payments. The Government must 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 must-

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 must 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 must 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 must-

(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 must 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 must 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 must 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 must, at the time of payment, become the sole property of the Government, but this must 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 must 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 must 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 must, 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 must not apply to that portion of progress payments attributable to bond premiums.

(o) Final payment. The Government must pay the amount due to 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 must 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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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 base items.

Period of Performance 120 days from the time of receiving the notice to proceed

Organized Site Visit Due to the remoteness of the location, Site Visit will be conducted by Zoom on 11/03/2026 contact COR for detai9ls.

Offerors are permitted to visit the site at their convenience.

A site visit is not mandatory, but it is strongly recommended so offerors may fully inform themselves of existing conditions and any factors that may affect performance. Offerors shall conduct any visit on a self-guided basis.

In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim or request for equitable adjustment after contract award.

Evaluation and Basis for Award The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, is not incorporated in this solicitation. Quotations will be evaluated using the evaluation factors identified below.

A quotation will be considered Technically Acceptable if it demonstrates that the quoter understands and will perform the work in accordance with all material requirements of the solicitation. Failure to meet any material requirement or to provide the information required by the solicitation may result in the quotation being determined Unacceptable and eliminated from further consideration.

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

1. Ability of the quoter to meet the schedule requirements listed in the Statement of Work (SOW).

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

The Government will first evaluate quotations to determine whether they are technically acceptable. Technical factors will be evaluated on an Acceptable or Unacceptable basis. A quotation rated Unacceptable will not be considered for award.

Award will be made to the responsible quoter submitting the lowest evaluated price among those quotations determined to be technically acceptable. No trade-offs will be made between price and non-price factors.

Technical Approach The technical acceptability will be evaluated to determine the quoter’s ability to meet all requirements based on prior experience with projects of similar scope and size. It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure their quotation clearly demonstrates their capability to meet these requirements. All quoters must provide the following minimum information and documentation with their quotations to be considered responsive and have their offers evaluated:

Ability of the quoter 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 quoter.

The attachment: C04d Experience Questionnaire _1240LT27Q0026 & C04e Past Performance Data Sheet_1240LT27Q0026, will be used to evaluate the following to determine technical acceptability.

1. Experience as a prime, sub, or general contractor in the construction of structures of similar complexity including management of multiple subcontractors.

2. Provide an estimated project schedule with realistic timing and logical sequencing.

Evaluation Method:

A quotation will be considered Technically Acceptable if it demonstrates that the quoter understands and will perform the work in accordance with all material requirements of the solicitation including the plans, specifications, and any other technical requirements.

Failure to meet any material requirement or to provide the information required by the solicitation may result in the quotation being determined Unacceptable and eliminated from further consideration.

Price The quoter shall provide pricing as requested in attachment: C04a SOI_1240LT27Q0026. Failure to propose pricing for all individual line items may result in a quotation being excluded from further…