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10/26/2026

(928)913-9283RICHARD KANDRACH

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UNICOI TN 37692-9707

4400 UNICOI DRIVE

WATAUGA RANGER DISTRICT

USDA FOREST SERVICE

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Purchase Diesel Fuel Tank Trailer Delivery: 70 Days After Award Period of Performance: 11/01/2026 to 01/30/2027

0001 Purchase Diesel Fuel Tank Trailer 1 EA

Points of Contact Tech POC / Contracting Officer Representative:

steve.lewis@usda.gov 423-476-9774 Contracting Specialist: richard.kandrach@usda.gov Contracting Officer: stephanie.laruffa@usda.gov

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Purchase of Diesel Fuel Trailer Solicitation Number 12444027Q0003

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. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 12444027Q0003 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Purchase of Diesel Fuel Trailer

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 423110 The small business size standard is 250 employees 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 Class 812 Item: 1 Region: 08 Unit: 04

EN: 6123

FY: 26

Contract #

Trailer Fuel and Service – Double Wall Trailers Dual Wall Fuel Tank, 10 Guage Steel Tanks, Lockable Enclosure for pumps, vents, fill ports2” roll bar around tank, Vents and fill points, tank bolts to chassis with built in lift Points, 110% Fule Containment, Outer Tank can be separated for Inspection, 16” manhole in Primary tank for inspection, Emergency shut off.

The following items are required:

900-990 Gallon Fuel Service Trailer

• G.V.W.R.: • 208 Package (14K – 18K GVWR)

• Empty Trailer Weight: • 4,250 lbs – 5,270 lbs

• Net Payload Capacity: • 14,000 lbs - 18,000 lbs

• Axles: • Dual 6,000 lb Oil bath, Torsion suspension

• Suspension: • Dexter Torsion axles with EZ Lube Hubs, breakaway safety system

• Brakes: • Electric drum

• Tires: • ST235/85R16, Load Range G

• Wheels: • 16.0” eight-hole silver or black mod, Steel wheels

• Main Frame: • 7.5” x ¼” Formed or interlocking Frame

• Coupler • 2-5/16” – 21,000 lb Demco EZ Latch Adjustable

• Outer Deck frame:

• DOT Placards, Reflective Tape

• Replaceable, Bolt-on Fenders

• Dual Coat Gray Polyurethane Paint

• Replaceable Diamond Plate Rock Guard

• Deck Length: • 19’ with 4’ Stationary + 16 hydraulic tilt bed

• Deck width: • 80”

• Deck height: • Approximately 6 ft

• Pump Enclosure

• Fully Contained Pumping Area

• Lockable Hatch-Style, Weather-Sealed

• Doors

• Automatic Interior LED Lighting

• See Pumping System Options for Fuel

• Pump Configuration

• Tanks • 110 Gallon Gasoline Internal Baffled

• 440 – 880 Gallons Diesel Internal Baffled

• Jack: • 7,000 lb enclosed Jack and Safety Tow Chain

• Pumping System Options:

• 15 GPM Industrial Grade 12V Pump

• 12V Diesel Pumping System

• 12V Gasoline Pumping System

• 2 x 35’ x 1” Retracting Hose Reel, Auto-Trip Nozzle

• (standard with selection of pump)

• 10 Micron Fuel Filter (standard with selection of pump)

• 4 Micron Fuel Filter

• Fenders: • 3/16: Diamond plate fenders

• Lights:

• All flush mount or recessed lifetime LED lighting

• Work lights on gooseneck riser facing rearward towards deck.

• Wrapped in Protective Braid

• Front Enclosure Utility Box:

• Automatic Interior LED Lighting

• 12V Deep Cycle Marine Battery

• Lockable Hatch-Style, Weather-Sealed Doors

• • Fire Extinguisher

• Safety Chains: • Two heavy duty safety chains

• Safety Features: • All required DOT lighting, safety chains, reflective tape and emergency

• break-a-way switch & Pop Rod

• Finish: • Fully primed and painted with automotive grade acrylic enamel

Shipping Instructions

Please Contact delivery location POC 48hrs before delivery

SHIP TO: Watauga Ranger District, 4400 Unicoi Drive, Unicoi, TN 37392 Quantity: 1 Address: Cherokee National Forest 2800 Ocoee St N Cleveland TN 37312 Comm Phone: 1-423-596-1524 POC: Steve Lewis EMAIL: steve.lewis@usda.gov mailto:steve.lewis@usda.gov

Schedule of Items (SOI)

CLIN Description Estimated Quantity

Unit of Issue

Unit Cost Total

0001 Trailer 1 EA $_________ $__________

TOTAL $__________

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 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 “Attachments/Links” section of the posting.

• Attachment 1 – Solicitation “this page”

• Attachment 2 – Statement of Work (SOW)

• Attachment 3 – Past Performance Experience Questionnaire

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)

☐ 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:

☐ 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.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52 Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV When expecting to award a time-and-materials or labor-hour contract or when expecting that orders will include time-and-material line items.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV When the contract will be performed outside the United States and the contracting officer has been notified of specific U.S. directives or notices regarding combating trafficking in persons (such as general orders or military listings of “off-limits” local establishments) that apply to contractor employees at the contract place of performance.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV Insert the clause with its Alternate I in-

(1) Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide acquisition contracts, and multi-agency contracts; and

(2) Where the program office or the requiring activity instructs the contracting officer to select specific types of FASCSA orders.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV Solicitations and contracts exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. For the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services, the contracting officer must use the clause with its Alternate I.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV Solicitations and contracts if the value of the contract is expected to exceed $7.5 million and the performance period is 120 days or more.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV Solicitations and contracts when contract performance require contractors to have routine physical access to a Federally-controlled facility and/or routine access to a Federally-controlled information system.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV When offerors are required to be registered in SAM.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV When offerors are not required to be registered in SAM.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV Solicitations and contracts where the contract value exceeds $45,000.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV

(1) In solicitations where the resultant contract value is expected to exceed $750,000; and

(2) In contracts in which the offeror checked “has” in paragraph (b) of the provision at 52.209-7.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV Each solicitation and contract for the acquisition of products or services (including construction).

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV Solicitations for acquisitions conducted using full and open competition.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV Solicitations involving total small business set-asides.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV When including FPI in the competition in accordance with 19.104-1(d).

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV Solicitations and contracts when the contract amount is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold unless—

(i) A personal services contract is considered (see 37.104); or

(ii) The contract, together with all of its subcontracts, will be performed entirely outside of the United States and its outlying areas.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV Solicitations and contracts that offer subcontracting possibilities are expected to exceed $900,000 ($2 million for construction of any public facility), and are required to include the clause at 52.219-8, unless the acquisition is set aside or is to be accomplished under the 8(a) program.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV The contract action will not be reported in the Federal Procurement Data System pursuant to part 4.

☐ 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)

This Statement is for Information Only:

It is not a Wage Determination

Employee Class Monetary Wage -- Fringe Benefits Aircraft Mechanic $XX.XX

☐ 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) ☐ 52.223-2 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)

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV The contracting officer must require the contractor to submit a subcontracting plan for the contract if—

(i) A contract modification causes the value of a contract without a subcontracting plan to exceed the subcontracting plan threshold (see 19.109(a)); and

(ii) The contracting officer determines that subcontracting opportunities exist.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV Solicitations and contracts—

(1) For supplies, services, and construction, if any portion of the requirement is to be set aside for small business and the contract amount is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, and in any solicitations and contracts that are set aside or awarded on a sole-source basis in accordance with sections 19.105, 19.106, 19.107, and 19.108, regardless of dollar value. This includes multiple-award contracts when orders may be set aside for small business concerns, as described in subpart 8.4 and subpart 16.5. For contracts that are set aside, the contracting officer must indicate in paragraph (f) of the clause whether compliance with the limitations on subcontracting is required at the contract or order level;

(2) Using the HUBZone price evaluation preference (see 19.110). However, if the prospective contractor waived the use of the preference, or is an other than small business, do not insert the clause in the resultant contract.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV In contracts containing the clause at 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan, with its Alternate IV.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV Solicitations and contracts, including multiple-award contracts, when orders may be set aside for small business concerns as described in subpart 8.4 and subpart 16.5, when—

(i) the item being acquired has been assigned a manufacturing or supply NAICS code, and— (ii)

(A) Any portion of the requirement is to be—

(1) Set aside for small business and is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; or

(2) Set aside or awarded on a sole-source basis in accordance with sections 19.105, 19.106, 19.107, and 19.108, regardless of dollar value; or

(B) Using the HUBZone price evaluation preference (see 19.110). However, if the prospective contractor waived the use of the price evaluation preference, or is an other than small business, do not insert the clause in the resultant contract.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV In solicitations and contracts above the micro-purchase threshold, when the contract will be performed in the United States, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands; unless—

(a) The contract will be subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 65 (see subpart 22.6 and 22.602), which contains a separate prohibition against the employment of convict labor;

(b) The supplies or services are to be purchased from Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (see subpart 8.6); or

(c) The acquisition involves the purchase, from any State prison, of finished supplies that may be secured in the open market or from existing stocks, as distinguished from supplies requiring special fabrication.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV In all solicitations and contracts for the acquisition of supplies that are expected to exceed the micro-purchase threshold.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV Solicitations and contracts if the expected value is $150,000 or more, except when—

(i) Work is performed outside the United States by employees recruited outside the United States; or

(ii) The Director, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs of the U.S. Department of Labor, has waived, in accordance with 22.1302-3(a) or the head of the agency has waived, in accordance with 22.1302-3(b), all of the terms of the clause.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV If the Director, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs of the U.S. Department of Labor, or the head of the agency waives one or more (but not all) of the terms of the clause, use the basic clause with its Alternate I.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV Solicitations and contracts that exceed or are expected to exceed $15,000, except when—

(i) Both the performance of the work and the recruitment of workers will occur outside the United States, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Wake Island; or

(ii) The Director of OFCCP or agency head has waived, in accordance with 22.1401-3(a) or (b) all the terms of the clause.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV If the Director of OFCCP or agency head waives one or more (but not all) of the terms of the clause in accordance with 22.1401-3(a) or (b), use the basic clause with its Alternate I.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV Solicitations and contracts containing the clause at 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV All solicitations and contracts, including acquisitions for commercial products, commercial services, and commercially available off-the-shelf items, except acquisitions—

(1) Under the simplified acquisition threshold. For indefinite-quantity contracts, include the clause only if the value of orders in any calendar year of the contract is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold;

(2) For work performed exclusively outside the United States; or

(3) Covered (in their entirety) by an exemption granted by the Secretary.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV In solicitations and contracts (except as provided in paragraph (b)(2) of this subsection) if the contract is subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and is—

(i) Over $2,500; or

(ii) For an indefinite dollar amount and the contracting officer does not know in advance that the contract amount will be $2,500 or less.

(2) The contracting officer must not insert the clause at 52.222-41 (or any of the associated Service Contract Labor Standards statute clauses as prescribed in this subsection for possible use when 52.222-41 applies) in the resultant contract if—

(i) The solicitation includes the provision at—

(A) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Certification; or

(B) 52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Certification; and

(ii) The contracting officer has made the determination, in accordance with paragraphs (e)(3) or (f)(3) of subsection 22.1002-1, that the Service Contract Labor Standards statute does not apply to the contract. (In such case, insert the clause at 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements, or 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements, in the contract, in accordance with the prescription at paragraph (e)(2)(ii) or (e)(4)(ii) of this subsection).

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV Solicitations and contracts if the contract amount is expected to be over $2,500 and the Service Contract Labor Standards statute is applicable.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV In solicitations and contracts if the contract is expected to be a fixed-price, time-and-materials, or labor-hour service contract containing the clause at 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards, and is a multiple year contract or is a contract with options to renew which exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV In solicitations and contracts if the contract is expected to be a fixed-price, time-and-materials, or labor-hour service contract containing the clause at 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards, exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold, and is not a multiple year contract or is not a contract with options to renew.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV In solicitations that include the provision at 52.222-48; and

(ii) In resulting contracts in which the contracting officer has determined, in accordance with 22.1002-1(e)(3), that the Service Contract Labor Standards statute does not apply.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV In solicitations that include the provision at 52.222-52; and

(ii) In resulting contracts in which the contracting officer has determined, in accordance with 22.1002-1(e)(3), that the Service Contract Labor Standards statute does not apply.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV All solicitations and contracts that exceed $150,000, except those that—

(a) Are only for work that will be performed outside the United States;

(b) Are for a period of performance of less than 120 days; or

(c) Are only for—

(1) Commercially available off-the-shelf items;

(2) Items that would be COTS items, but for minor modifications (as defined at paragraph (3)(ii) of definition of “commercial product” at 2.101;

(3) Items that would be COTS items if they were not bulk cargo; or

(4) Commercial services that are—

(i) Part of the purchase of a COTS item (or an item that would be a COTS item, but for minor modifications);

(ii) Performed by the COTS provider; and

(iii) Are normally provided for that COTS item.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV Solicitations and contracts that include the clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements, or 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards, where work is to be performed, in whole or in part, in the United States (the 50 States and the District of Columbia).

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV In service and construction solicitations and contracts, unless the contract will not involve the use of biobased products in USDA-designated product categories.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV Solicitations and contracts exceeding $200,000 that are for, or specify the use of, EPA-designated items containing recovered materials. If technical personnel advise that estimates can be verified, use the clause with its Alternate I.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV If technical personnel advise that estimates can be verified, use the clause with its Alternate I.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV Solicitations and contracts that may include products that may contain or be manufactured with ozone-depleting substances.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV Solicitations and contracts that include the maintenance, service, repair, or disposal of refrigeration equipment or air conditioners.

Solicitations and contracts unless a written justification or exception (see 23.103(b) and 23.105, respectively) covers the entire acquisition.

☐ 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)

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV Solicitations and contracts when, on behalf of the agency, contractor employees will—

(1) Have access to a system of records;

(2) Create, collect, use, process, store, maintain, disseminate, disclose, dispose, or otherwise handle personally identifiable information; or

(3) Design, develop, maintain, or operate a system of records.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV Solicitations and contracts with a value exceeding the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding $50,000; and in solicitations and contracts with a value exceeding $50,000, if none of the clauses prescribed in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section apply, except if—

(A) The solicitation is restricted to domestic end products in accordance with 6.103;

(B) The acquisition is for supplies for use within the United States and an exception to the Buy American statute applies (e.g., public interest, or information technology that is a commercial product), other than individual nonavailability waiver determinations (see 25.103(b)(2)); or

(C) The acquisition is for supplies for use outside the United States.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV The contracting officer must use the clause with its Alternate I to reflect the domestic content threshold that will apply to the entire period of performance, when the senior procurement executive allows for application of an alternate domestic content test for the contract in accordance with 25.101(d).

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV In solicitations and contracts if—

(A) The acquisition is for supplies, or for services involving the furnishing of supplies, for use within the United States, and the acquisition value is $50,000 or more, but is less than $174,000;

(B) The acquisition is not for information technology that is a commercial product, using fiscal year 2004 or subsequent fiscal year funds; and

(C) No exception in 25.401 applies. For acquisitions of agencies not subject to the Israeli Trade Act (see 25.406), see agency regulations.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $100,000, use the clause with its Alternate II.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV If the acquisition value is $100,000 or more but is less than $102,280, use the clause with its Alternate III.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV Use the clause with its Alternate IV to reflect the domestic content threshold that will apply to the entire period of performance, when the senior procurement executive allows for application of an alternate domestic content test for the contract in accordance with 25.102(d).

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV n solicitations and contracts valued at $174,000 or more, if the acquisition is covered by the WTO GPA (see subpart 25.4) and the agency has determined that the restrictions of the Buy American statute are not applicable to U.S.-made end products.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV Solicitations and contracts, other than personal service contracts with individuals, that will require contractor personnel to perform outside the United States—

(a) In a designated operational area during—

(1) Contingency operations;

(2) Humanitarian or peacekeeping operations; or

(3) Other military operations or military exercises, when designated by the combatant commander; or

(b) When supporting a diplomatic or consular mission—

(1) That has been designated by the Department of State as a danger pay post, see https://aoprals.state.gov/; or

(2) That the contracting officer determines is a post at which application of the clause FAR 52.225-19, Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a Diplomatic or Consular Mission outside the United States, is appropriate.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV Solicitations and contracts for performance outside the United States in an area of—

(1) Combat operations, as designated by the Secretary of Defense; or

(2) Other significant military operations, as designated by the Secretary of Defense and only upon agreement of the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV In solicitations and contracts involving local area set-asides.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV Solicitations and contracts involving local area set-asides.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV Solicitations that contain the provision at 52.229-11, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation; and

(2) Resulting contracts for which the contractor indicated it was a foreign person in solicitation provision 52.229-11, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV When the contract will provide for contract financing.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV In solicitations and contracts in lieu of constructing a specific clause in accordance with paragraphs (b) through (e) of this section, if the contract action qualifies under the criteria at 32.202-1(b) and installment payments for the item are either customary or are authorized in accordance with agency procedures.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV Solicitations and contracts that include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, or an agency clause that requires a contractor to be registered in SAM and maintain registration until final payment, unless—

(i) Payment will be made through a third party arrangement (see 13.301 and paragraph (d) of this section); or

(ii) An exception listed in 32.1103(a) through (i) applies.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV If the head of the agency has authorized, in accordance with 32.1106, to use a nondomestic EFT mechanism, insert in solicitations and contracts a clause substantially the same as 52.232-33 or 52.232-34 that clearly addresses the nondomestic EFT mechanism.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV If payment under a written contract will be made by a charge to a Government account with a third party such as a Governmentwide commercial purchase card, insert the clause at 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party, in solicitations and contracts.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV Insolicitations and contracts for services to be performed on Government installations, unless a construction contract is contemplated.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV In solicitations and contracts for services, when— (1)The services under the contract are considered vital to the Government and must be continued without interruption and when, upon contract expiration, a successor, either the Government or another contractor, may continue them; and (2)The Government anticipates difficulties during the transition from one contractor to another or to the Government. Examples of instances where use of the clause may be appropriate are services in remote locations or services requiring personnel with special security clearances.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV Solicitations and contracts when the contract may require access to classified information.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV Solicitations and contracts when the contractor or a subcontractor at any tier may have Federal contract information residing in or moving through its information system.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV Solicitations and contracts that may involve ocean transportation of supplies subject to the Cargo Preference Act of 1954.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV If a statute or agency procedures require transportation of the supplies furnished under the contracts exclusively in privately owned U.S.-flag commercial vessels (see 47.502(b) and 47.503(b)), use the clause with its Alternate I.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV Except for contracts or agreements for ocean transportation services or construction contracts, use the clause with its Alternate II if any of the supplies to be transported are commercial products that are shipped in direct support of U.S. military—

(i) Contingency operations;

(ii) Exercises; or

(iii) Forces deployed in connection with United Nations or North Atlantic Treaty Organization humanitarian or peacekeeping operations.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV In solicitations and contracts when a definite-quantity contract, a requirements contract, or an indefinite-quantity contract is contemplated.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV In solicitations and contracts when a definite-quantity contract, a requirements contract, or an indefinite-quantity contract is contemplated.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV In solicitations and contracts when a requirements contract is contemplated.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV If the contract is for nonpersonal services and related supplies and covers estimated requirements that exceed a specific Government activity’s internal capability to produce or perform, use the clause with its Alternate I.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV In solicitations and contracts when an indefinite-quantity contract is contemplated.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV In solicitations and contracts, except those for services, when adding an option is appropriate (see 17.201), and the option quantity appears as a percentage of the basic contract quantity or as additional quantities of a specific line item.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV In solicitations and contracts, except those for services , when adding an option is appropriate (see 17.201), and the option quantity appears as a separate line item with the same name as a corresponding basic line item.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV In solicitations and contracts for services when adding an option is appropriate. (See 17.201 and part 37).

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV In solicitations and contracts when adding an option is appropriate (see 17.201) and the contract needs to include any of these elements:

(1) A requirement for the Government to give the contractor advance written notice of intent to extend;

(2) A statement that an extension of the contract also extends the option; or

(3) A specific limit on the total contract duration.

(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.

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)

Award Type It is anticipated that a Firm-Fixed-Priced 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 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:

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

In solicitations and contracts when the conditions in 32.1202 are applicable and it is intended that the fast payment procedure be used in the contract (in the case of BPAs, the contracting officer may elect to insert the clause either in the BPA or in orders under the BPA).

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV Insolicitations and contracts for services to be performed on Government installations, Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV In-

(i) All cost-reimbursement and time-and-material type solicitations and contracts, and labor-hour solicitations when property is expected to be furnished for the labor-hour contracts.

(ii) Fixed-price solicitations and contracts when the Government will provide Government property.

(iii) Contracts or modifications awarded under FAR part 12 procedures where Government property that exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, is furnished or where the contractor is directed to acquire property for use under the contract that is titled in the Government.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV In contracts other than those identified in FAR 45.104(a), Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV In fixed-price service contracts to be performed on a Government installation when Government-furnished property will be provided for initial provisioning only and the Government is not responsible for repair or replacement.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV In solicitations and contracts when the clause at 52.245-1 is included.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV In solicitations and contracts for supplies or services when the conditions in 46.504 apply.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV When the delivery term is f.o.b. origin.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV When the delivery term is f.o.b. destination.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV Include in in all non-cost reimbursement solicitations and contracts.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV In all solicitations and contracts that include FAR 52.204‑9 or where the contractor will have access to any Government system whether in office or remotely.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV In solicitations and contracts that permit quantity variations in fixed-price supply or service contracts involving supplies.

Taber, Crystal - OCP, NV In solicitations and contracts when a fixed-price construction contract is contemplated that authorizes a variation in the estimated quantity of unit-priced items, which allows:

Excess quantities up to $250 may be retained without compensating the contractor.

Excess quantities over $250 may, at the Government's option, be returned at the contractor's expense or retained and paid for at the contract unit price.

• 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 (SOI) on attached page named SOI 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:

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

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

• The proposed price is fair and reasonable, and

• Past performance is assessed as acceptable or neutral.

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

Delivery Information F.o.b. destination, is requested as the F.O.B. point for all deliverables.

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

The USDA requires delivery of all items by (Reference Statement of Work (SOW). Early deliveries will be accepted.

Shipping Instructions:

Items shall be shipped to the following address:

Reference SF-1449 or SF-30

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) Add any items at FAR 52.212-1 not already stated and any other applicable instructions such as page limits, font size, document type required for submission (PDF, Excel). Remember to keep things simple under simplified acquisitions. In most cases there is no need for explicit instructions for page limits, font size, volumes, etc. This should be limited to more complex acquisitions. Some examples of what would be routinely used for simplified acquisitions are:

FAR 52.212-1 is amended as follows:

Period for acceptance of offers.

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

Questions Questions shall be submitted via email to Reference SF-1449 or SF-30 and are due no later than Reference SF-1449 or SF-30. 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:

https://www.acquisition.gov/f…