Solicitation No. 140R2026Q0094

Lake Berryessa East Side Road Seeding

Central California Area Office, Central Valley Project, California

California-Great Basin Region

U.S. Department of the Interior – Bureau of Reclamation

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3.AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED

REQUEST

FOR QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

REQUEST

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

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

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

SIZE STANDARD:

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES

AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

SET ASIDE: % FOR:

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON

BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

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

FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED.

8(A)

ECONOMICALLY

DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30.

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH

AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND

ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SPECIFIED

DATED.

OFFER

ADDENDA

ADDENDA

140R2026Q0094

See Schedule See Schedule

Bureau of Reclamation Mid-Pacific Region Regional Office Division of Acquisition Services 2800 Cottage Way, Room E-1815 Sacramento CA 95825-1898

08/24/2026 1700 PD

Stephanie Lindner 916-591-0194

R20 100.00

R20

Stephanie Lindner

561730

$9.5

07/23/2026

0011285610

ADMINISTERED BY:

Mid-Pacific Region

Regional Office

Division of Acquisition Services

2800 Cottage Way, Room E-1815

Continued...

STOCK RECORD (S/R)

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021) BACK

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE RECEIVED (MM/DD/YYYY) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

40. PAID BY

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. EMAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

ACCEPTED,

Sacramento CA 95825-1898 US

DELIVER TO:

Bureau of Reclamation-MP-CCAO

Lake Berryessa Resource Office

5520 Knoxville Road

Napa CA 94558-9489 US

PROJECT TITLE: Lake Berryessa East Side Road

Seeding

The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment, transportation, tools, and materials necessary to perform the services in accordance with the performance work statement (PWS).

Period of Performance: 10/01/2026 to

09/30/2027

00010 Base - Seeding Paddocks 1A & B, 2, 3, 4A & B, and 5

Product/Service Code: F099

Product/Service Description: NATURAL

RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- OTHER

Delivery: 09/30/2027

00020 Option Year 1: Re-Seeding Paddock 1A

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 09/30/2027

Product/Service Code: F099

Product/Service Description: NATURAL

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGES

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- OTHER

Delivery: 09/30/2028

Period of Performance: 10/01/2027 to

09/30/2028

00030 Option Year 1: Re-Seeding Paddock 1B

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 09/30/2027

Product/Service Code: F099

Product/Service Description: NATURAL

RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- OTHER

Delivery: 09/30/2028

Period of Performance: 10/01/2027 to

09/30/2028

00040 Option Year 1: Re-Seeding Paddock 2

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 09/30/2027

Product/Service Code: F099

Product/Service Description: NATURAL

RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- OTHER

Delivery: 09/30/2028

Period of Performance: 10/01/2027 to

09/30/2028

00050 Option Year 1: Re-Seeding Paddock 3

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 09/30/2027

Product/Service Code: F099

Product/Service Description: NATURAL

RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- OTHER

Delivery: 09/30/2028

Period of Performance: 10/01/2027 to

09/30/2028

00060 Option Year 1: Re-Seeding Paddock 4A

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 09/30/2027

Product/Service Code: F099

Product/Service Description: NATURAL

RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- OTHER

Delivery: 09/30/2028

Period of Performance: 10/01/2027 to

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGES

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

09/30/2028

00070 Option Year 1: Re-Seeding Paddock 4B

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 09/30/2027

Product/Service Code: F099

Product/Service Description: NATURAL

RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- OTHER

Delivery: 09/30/2028

Period of Performance: 10/01/2027 to

09/30/2028

00080 Option Year 1: Re-Seeding Paddock 5

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 09/30/2027

Product/Service Code: F099

Product/Service Description: NATURAL

RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- OTHER

Delivery: 09/30/2028

Period of Performance: 10/01/2027 to

09/30/2028

Solicitation No.

Document Title

GENERAL INFORMATION

This requirement is being solicited as a total set-aside for small businesses.

RFQ Number: 140R2026Q0094

Request for Quotation (RFQ) Request for Proposal (RFP) Invitation for Bid (IFB)

North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS): 561730 Size Standard: $9.5 million

Offer Due Date: August 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)

Offer Submission: By email to stephanie_lindner@ios.doi.gov

Contact Information: Stephanie Lindner Email: stephanie_lindner@ios.doi.gov

Request for Information: All questions regarding this solicitation should be emailed before 5:00 PM PDT August 12, 2026.

Site Visit: Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable.

The Government is offering the following site visit:

• July 30, 2026, Thursday from 10:00am to 12:00pm PDT

In order to anticipate the number of interested attendees to attend a site visit, Contractors shall register by contacting Kristin Edwards, via email at kedwards@usbr.gov. (For urgent matters on the site visit day, please contact Kristin Edwards at (707-966-2111 ext. 113). Please also cc: the Contracting Specialist, Stephanie Lindner, stephanie_lindner@ios.doi.gov.

The registration email must include the following information:

• Name of Company

• Number of Participants

• Names of Participants

• Main point of contact

Quoter Information:

Business Name: _______________________________

Agency Point of Contact: _______________________________

SAM Unique ID or Cage Code: ______________________

Business Size (select one): Small Large

Document Title

Please refer to provisions 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services for further instructions.

Information necessary for Offer submission is as follows:

1. Completed SF-1449 Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Products and Commercial Services

2. See evaluation criteria at 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services

3. Submit copy of current C27 Landscaping License.

https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/CheckLicense.aspx

4. The quoter verifies by submission of this quote that their representation and certifications in SAM have been entered into or updated in the last 12 months, and are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation.

Document Title

CLIN

NO.

Description Qty Unit of Issue

Unit Price

Extended Price

00000

The Contractor shall provide all management, personnel, supervision, labor, travel, transportation, applicable licenses or permits, special tools, and any materials necessary to perform the seeding services in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

This is a firm-fixed price procurement.

00010

Base – Seeding Paddocks 1A&B, 2, 3, 4A&B, and 5 Period of Performance: 10/1/2026 – 9/30/2027

Lot

00020

Option Year 1 – Re-Seeding Paddock 1A Period of Performance: 10/1/2027 – 9/30/2028

00030

Option Year 1 – Re-Seeding Paddock 1B

00040

Option Year 1 – Re-Seeding Paddock 2

00050

Option Year 1 – Re-Seeding Paddock 3

00060

Option Year 1 – Re-Seeding Paddock 4A

00070

Option Year 1 – Re-Seeding Paddock 4B

00080

Option Year 1 – Re-Seeding Paddock 5

Proposed Grand Total

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

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SECTION C - COMMERCIAL CLAUSES

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference February 1998

This contract 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 a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ http://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul

The clauses in the table below are incorporated by reference.

Clauses Title Date FAR 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights Nov 2023 FAR 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality

Agreements or Statements Jan 2017

FAR 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (RFO Deviation) (Mar 2026)

FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards

(RFO Deviation) (Mar 2026)

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (RFO Deviation) (Mar 2026)

FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

Jan 2025

FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations Nov 2015 FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and

Commercial Services (RFO Deviation) (Mar 2026)

FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (RFO Deviation) (Jan 2026)

FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (RFO Deviation) (May 2026)

FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (RFO Deviation) (May 2026)

FAR 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (RFO Deviation) (May 2026)

FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (RFO Deviation) (May 2026)

FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (RFO Deviation) (May 2026)

FAR 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (RFO Deviation) (May 2026) http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ http://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul

Document Title

(End of clause)

FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services Nov 1999

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 60 days of contract expiration.

FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract Mar 2000

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 60 days of contract expiration; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

FAR 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts)

(RFO Deviation) (May 2026)

FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (RFO Deviation) (May 2026)

FAR 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (RFO Deviation) (May 2026)

FAR 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026

(RFO Deviation) (May 2026)

FAR 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (RFO Deviation) (May 2026)

FAR 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information May 2024 FAR 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services May 2024 FAR 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While

Driving May 2024

FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management

Oct 2018

FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors Mar 2023 FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations Jun 2013 FAR 52.233-3 Protest after Award Aug 1996 FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim Oct 2004 FAR 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation Apr 1984 FAR 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Mar 2026 FAR 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems Mar 2026 FAR 52.242-15 Stop Work Order Aug 1989

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(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed two (2) years and six (6) months.

(End of clause)

FAR 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Apr 2026) (Deviation

Apr 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

(1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities;

(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;

(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;

(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer;

and

(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.

(6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).

(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.

FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses Nov 2020

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

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(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any clauses listed above with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation. In accordance with E.O. 14275, the purpose of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) is to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to ensure that it contains only provisions that are required by statute or that are otherwise necessary to support simplicity and usability, strengthen the efficacy of the procurement system, or protect economic or national security interests.

DOI-AAAP-0028 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform

Feb 2021

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:

When submitting invoices to IPP, the Contractor is advised to upload supporting documentation that will allow Reclamation to verify that the products or services comply with the terms of the contract. The information in the uploaded documents should not conflict with the data fields in the IPP submissions (service dates, invoice number, etc.). Prior to submitting an invoice to IPP, the contractor may coordinate with the designated Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), for review and verification of quantities for payment and for compliance with the applicable progress payment requirements of this contract. Prior coordination with the COR will allow for streamlined processing of the invoice.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRBSTL) prior to the contract award date, but no more than 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.org or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

DIAR 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations September 2011

(a) The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to enter into or terminate this contract, modify any term or condition of this contract, waive any requirement of this contract, or accept nonconforming work.

(b) The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at time of award. The COR will be responsible for technical monitoring of the contractor's performance and deliveries. The COR will be appointed in writing, and a copy of the appointment will be furnished to the Contractor. Changes to this delegation will be made by written changes to the existing appointment or by issuance of a new appointment.

(c) The COR is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:

(1) Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract, contract modification, or notice of intent that changes or may change this contract;

https://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.org

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(2) Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;

(3) Make any final decision on any contract matter subject to the Disputes Clause;

(4) Terminate, for any reason, the Contractor's right to proceed;

(5) Obligate in any way, the payment of money by the Government.

(d) The Contractor shall comply with the written or oral direction of the Contracting Officer or authorized representative(s) acting within the scope and authority of the appointment memorandum. The Contractor need not proceed with direction that it considers to have been issued without proper authority. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, with as much detail as possible, when the COR has taken an action or has issued direction (written or oral) that the Contractor considers to exceed the COR's appointment, within 3 days of the occurrence. Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the Contractor assumes all costs, risks, liabilities, and consequences of performing any work it is directed to perform that falls within any of the categories defined in paragraph (c) prior to receipt of the Contracting Officer's response issued under paragraph (e) of this clause.

(e) The Contracting Officer shall respond in writing within 30 days to any notice made under paragraph (d) of this clause.

A failure of the parties to agree upon the nature of a direction, or upon the contract action to be taken with respect thereto, shall be subject to the provisions of the Disputes clause of this contract.

(f) The Contractor shall provide copies of all correspondence to the Contracting Officer and the COR.

(g) Any action(s) taken by the Contractor, in response to any direction given by any person acting on behalf of the Government or any Government official other than the Contracting Officer or the COR acting within his or her appointment, shall be at the Contractor's risk.

WBR 1452.201-80 Contracting Officer’s Representative’s Authorities and Limitations --

May 2018

(a) Performance of the work under this contract shall be subject to the technical direction of the Reclamation Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The term “technical direction” is defined to include, without limitation:

(1) Inspecting and accepting or rejecting work performed under the contract.

(2) Representing the Government in technical phases of the work. The COR is responsible for the technical administration of the contract and will provide instructions and interpretations to the Contractor on all technical matters relating to the contract. The COR will supervise or oversee all Government technical and administrative personnel assigned to assist the COR.

(3) Reviewing and, where required by the contract, approving submittals of technical data, shop drawings, samples, literature, plans, or other data required to be delivered by the Contractor to the Government.

(b) The Contractor will receive a copy of the written COR designation from the Contracting Officer. It will specify the extent of the COR’s authority to act on behalf of the Contracting Officer.

(c) Technical direction must be within the scope of work stated in the contract. Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to determine if a change is within the scope of the contract; therefore, the COR does not have the authority to, and may not, issue any technical direction that -

(1) Constitutes a direction of additional work outside the Contract requirements;

(2) Constitutes a change as defined in the contract clause entitled “Changes;”

(3) In any manner causes an increase or decrease in the total contract cost, or the time required for contract performance;

(4) Changes any of the expressed terms, conditions or specifications of the contract; or

(5) Interferes with the Contractor’s right to perform the terms and conditions of the contract.

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(d) All technical direction shall be issued in writing by the COR.

(e) The Contractor must proceed promptly with the performance of technical direction duly issued by the COR in the manner prescribed by this clause and within its authority under the provisions of this clause. If, in the opinion of the Contractor, any instruction or direction by the COR falls within one of the categories defined in (c)(1) through (c)(5) of this clause, the Contractor must not proceed and must notify the Contracting Officer in writing within five (5) working days after receipt of any such instruction or direction and must request the Contracting Officer to modify the contract accordingly. Upon receiving the notification from the Contractor, the Contracting Officer must -

(1) Advise the Contractor in writing after receipt of the Contractor's letter that the technical direction is within the scope of the contract effort and does not constitute a change under the Changes clause of the contract; or

(2) Advise the Contractor that the Government will issue a written change order.

(f) A failure of the Contractor and Contracting Officer either to agree that the technical direction is within the scope of the contract or to agree upon the contract action to be taken with respect to the technical direction will be subject to the provisions of the clause entitled “Disputes.”

WBR 1452.223-81 Safety and Health—Bureau of Reclamation Oct 2022

(a) The Contractor shall not require any person employed in the performance of this contract (including subcontracts) to work under conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to an employee’s health or safety.

(b) Contractor shall comply with the most current version of the Bureau of Reclamation’s Reclamation Safety and Health Standards (RSHS) and, if incorporated, 52.236-13 Accident Prevention.

The RSHS manual shall be obtained at:

http://www.usbr.gov/safety/rshs/index.html

(c) Comply with the standards (29 CFR) issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S.

Department of Labor, www.osha.gov.

(d) In the event there is a conflict between the requirements contained in paragraphs (b) and (c) referenced herein, or in the Statement of Work (SOW) or Performance Work Statement (PWS), the more stringent requirement shall prevail.

(e) If required in the SOW or PWS, the Contractor shall submit a written proposed safety program as prescribed in the RSHS and the written specifications.

(f) The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of and shall report to the Contracting Officer (or authorized representative) in the manner prescribed by the Contracting Officer, all cases of death, occupational diseases, or traumatic injury to employees or the public involved, and property damage in accordance with the RSHS and OSHA guidelines.

(g) If the contractor deems that an updated version of the RSHS constitutes a substantive change to the contract, affecting price or time (or both), the contractor may request a contract modification in accordance with the terms of the contract.

WBR 1452.237-80 Security Requirements—Bureau of Reclamation March 2022

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(a) General Security Requirements:

(1) This clause addresses security requirements, including general procedural requirements, information security requirements, contractor employee suitability requirements, identification card requirements, site security requirements, vessel exclusion barriers, and information technology security requirements. Within this clause, COR means Contracting Officer's Representative. If there is no COR appointed and identified to the Contractor, the term instead will mean the Program Manager or any other authorized individual responsible for technical oversight under the contract. “Work site” means the Government facility, office, construction site, and any other area within the Government office or facility that the Contractor must access to accomplish work under this contract.

(2) The work performed under this contract shall only be accomplished by individuals (in the employment of the Contractor or any subcontractors) whose conduct and behavior is consistent with the efficiency of the Federal Service and the requirements of this contract, and who are acceptable to the contracting officer. If Reclamation finds a Contractor employee to be unsuitable or unfit for his or her assigned duties, the contracting officer will direct the Contractor to remove the individual from the contract and access to the Federal facility at which the contract activities are occurring.

(3) The Contractor’s employees governed by this contract may need access to sensitive information and/or sensitive areas. The Federal Government (Government) reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to determine suitability of Contractor personnel and deny access to any sensitive information or project specific area to any personnel for any cause.

(4) The Contractor is responsible for informing and ensuring compliance by its employees with any applicable security procedures of the Government facility where work may be performed under this contract.

(5) Any Contractor employee that will have access to a Federally-controlled facility or information system will be required to have a Government-issued identification card, consisting of a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Card, a temporary identification card, or a visitor badge. (Note: within the Department of the Interior this card is known as a DOI Access Card.) During performance of the contract, the Contractor shall keep the COR apprised of any changes in personnel, or changes in personnel access or duration, to ensure that performance is not delayed by compliance with credentialing processes.

(6) A Contractor employee will not be provided access to a Government facility or information system until a Government PIV Card, temporary identification card, or visitor identification badge has been issued to the Contractor employee. For those individuals that will be receiving a PIV Card, the Government may, at its discretion, issue a temporary identification card or visitor identification badge after the electronic background investigation forms have been received and the investigation is initiated.

(7) All Contractor employees shall access the facility via the facility’s entry screening system and visibly display the Government-issued PIV Card, temporary identification card, or visitor identification badge at all times. Contractor employees must visibly wear the Government-issued identification card at all times they are on Government facilities.

Contractor employees are responsible for the safekeeping of all Government-issued identification cards, whether on-site or off-site. Cards that have been lost, damaged, or stolen must be reported to the COR and DOI Access Sponsor immediately, but not later than within 24 hours. The Contractor shall return all identification cards and card keys and any other Government property and information upon completion of performance or when personnel depart permanently or for a period of 7 days or more. The Contractor may be required to turn in access control cards or identification cards on a daily basis.

(8) Misuse or loss of access control or identification cards, or failure to comply with required surrender of such cards may, at Government discretion, result in Contractor personnel being denied access to the work site, at no cost to Government. The Contractor may be charged up to $500 for each occurrence for any required replacement of Government-issued access control or identification cards due to loss or misuse. At the end of contract performance, or

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(9) All Contractor personnel, including subcontractor personnel, with access to the work site shall be U.S. citizens or foreign individuals legally residing in, or legally admitted to, the U.S. For all non-U.S. citizens working under this contract, irrespective of length of time working on the contract, the Contractor shall provide to the COR, legible and valid copies of the individual’s passport and visa (unless individual is on the Visa Waiver Program) a minimum of 14 calendar days prior to beginning work or arriving at the facility. A driver’s license is not acceptable identification. In addition, a completed form I-94 shall be submitted to the COR upon the individual’s arrival at the work facility and prior to beginning work.

(10) The Contractor shall report all contacts with entities, individuals, and counsel/representatives (including foreign entities and foreign nationals) who seek in any way to obtain unauthorized access to sensitive information or areas. The Contractor shall report any violations of contract provisions, laws, executive orders, regulations, and guidance to the contracting officer. The Contractor shall report any information raising a doubt as to whether an individual’s eligibility for continued employment or access to sensitive information is consistent with the interests of National Security and the Public Trust.

(11) Unsanctioned, negligent, or willful inappropriate action on the part of the Contractor (or its employees) may result in termination of the contract or removal of some Contractor employees from Reclamation facilities at no cost to the Government. These actions include, but are not limited to, exploration of a sensitive system and/or information, introduction of unauthorized and/or malicious software, inappropriate release of sensitive information, or failure to follow prescribed access control policies and/or security procedures. Failure to comply with Reclamation policies, procedures, or other published security requirements may result in termination of the contract or removal of some contracted employees from Reclamation buildings and/or facilities at no cost to the Government.

(12) All provisions of this clause shall equally apply to all subcontractors. The Contractor shall incorporate the substance of this clause in all subcontracts.

(13) These security requirements apply to all sections of this Contract including Contract Drawings and other Contract Specifications as applicable. Related documents include other general provisions of Construction or Operations and Maintenance type Contracts, including FAR clauses by reference or as amended by related documents.

(b) Information Security Requirements.

(1) Sensitive Information. The term “sensitive information” means any information which warrants a degree of protection and administrative control as defined by Reclamation or that meets the criteria for exemption from public disclosure set forth under Sections 552 and 552a of Title 5, United States Code: the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act.

Sensitive information is generally categorized as CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION (CUI), but in some cases may include other unclassified information. (The protection of National Security information is beyond the scope of this clause. If any work on National Security information is required under this contract, it is addressed under other contract clauses.) The Contractor shall protect this type of information from unauthorized release into public domain, or to unauthorized persons, organizations, or subcontractors. Information which, either alone or in aggregate, is deemed sensitive by Reclamation shall be handled and protected in accordance with Reclamation Directives and Standards SLE 02-01 Identifying and Safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), which is available from the COR or at http://www.usbr.gov/recman/DandS.html#sle.

(i) Any Government-furnished information or material does not become the property of the Contractor and may be withdrawn at any time. Upon expiration or termination of the contract, all documents released to the Contractor and any material created using data from such documents shall be returned to the COR for final disposition. Government-furnished information residing on any electronic systems (laptops, servers, desktops, media) shall be deleted from those systems

Document Title using a COR-approved data erasure solution. Only with prior authorization from the contracting officer may the Contractor retain the material. The Contractor or subcontractor shall not disclose or release the materials provided to the Contractor to any individuals of the Contractor's organization not directly engaged in providing services under the contract or that do not have a valid need-to-know. All technical data provided to the Contractor by the Government shall be protected from public or private disclosure in accordance with the markings printed on them. All other information relating to the items to be delivered or the services to be performed under this contract shall not be disclosed by any means without prior approval of the contracting officer. Prohibited dissemination or disclosure includes but is not limited to: permitting access to such information by foreign nationals or by immigrant aliens who may be employed by the Contractor, publication of technical or scientific papers, advertising, disclosure to Contractor staff not investigated and deemed acceptable at the appropriate information sensitivity level, and any other public release. The Contractor shall maintain, and furnish upon request of the contracting officer, records of the names of individuals who have access to sensitive material in its custody and the sensitive material to which the individuals had access. All questions regarding information security, access, and control shall be referred to the COR.

(ii) The Contractor shall not release to anyone outside the Contractor’s organization any sensitive, or otherwise protected information, regardless of medium in which it is contained (for example, film, tape, document, electronic), pertaining to any part of this contract or any Reclamation program or activity, unless the contracting officer has given prior written approval. This includes, but is not limited to, news releases, marketing promotions, articles, interviews, reports, social media posts, and any other media releases. Requests for approval shall identify the specific information to be released, the medium to be used, the purpose for the release, and a description of the need-to-know. The Contractor shall submit its request to the contracting officer ten business days before the proposed date for release. Subcontractors shall submit requests for authorization to release through the prime Contractor to the contracting officer.

(iii) The Contractor shall notify the COR immediately when known or suspected loss/compromise of sensitive information or other documents, notes, drawings, sketches, reports, photographs, exposed film or similar information which may affect the security interests of Government has occurred. This requirement extends to employees and other personnel working on behalf of the Contractor and expands responsibility to include prompt reporting of security issues, including observed or subsequently discovered efforts by unauthorized persons to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

(2) Classified Information.

(i) The disclosure of U.S. Government documents by third parties can result in damage to our national security. While this contract may not deal directly with classified information, each contractor is obligated to protect classified information pursuant to all applicable laws and to use Government information technology systems in accordance with agency procedures so that the integrity of such systems is not compromised.

(ii) Unauthorized disclosures of classified documents (whether in print, on a blog, or on websites, or other electronic or non-electronic media) do not alter the documents' classified status or automatically result in declassification of the documents. To the contrary, classified information, whether or not already posted on public websites or disclosed to the media, remains classified, and must be treated as such by Federal employees and contractors, until it is declassified by an appropriate U.S. Government authority. Executive Order 13526, Classified National Security Information (December 29, 2009), Section 1.1.(c) states, "Classified Information shall not be declassified automatically as a result of any unauthorized disclosure of identical or similar information." Although the Department has taken steps to prevent access to publicly disclosed classified materials from Departmental computers, it is important to understand our continuing duties and responsibilities in this regard.

(iii) Contractors (which include all employees of the contractor, as well as subcontractors and its employees performing work for the contractor) are reminded of the following obligations with respect to the treatment of classified information and the use of unclassified government information technology systems:

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(iv) The contractor shall not, while using unclassified Government computers or other devices (such as phones or tablets) access documents that are marked classified (including classified documents made publicly available by a third party), as doing so risks that material still classified will be placed onto unclassified systems. This requirement does not restrict contractor access to unclassified, publicly available news reports (and other unclassified material) that may in turn discuss classified material, as distinguished from access to underlying documents that themselves are marked classified (including if the underlying classified documents are available on public web sites or otherwise in the public domain).

(v) For contracts that require access to classified information, the contractor is responsible for obtaining the required national security clearance through the Department of the Defense National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). Any classified contracts will be coordinated through the Reclamation Chief Security Officer, or for IT requirements, the Bureau Chief Information Security Officer. No contractor shall access classified information unless proper clearances have been obtained and transmitted to Reclamation. For further information, refer to 443 DM 1 or DOD NISPOM 5220.22-M dated February 28, 2006 (incorporating change 2 dated May 18, 2016).

(vi) Classified information shall not be removed from official premises.

(vii) Classified information shall not be disclosed without proper authorization.

(c) Reserved

(d) Reserved

(e) Reserved

(f) Reserved

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SECTION D – CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 – Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Attachment 2 – LBWA Paddocks

Attachment 3 - Wage Determination 2015-5621

Attachment 4 – Offer Submission Templates (Templates are optional)

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SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference February 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):

The provisions in the table below are incorporated by reference.

Provisions Title Date FAR 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal

Transactions Sep 2024

FAR 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions Jun 2020 FAR 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal

Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation Jan 2017

FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (RFO Deviation) (Mar 2026)

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Products and Commercial Services (RFO Deviation) (Mar 2026)

FAR 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (RFO Deviation) (Mar 2026)

(End of provision)

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (RFO Deviation) (Mar

2026)

(a) Evaluation factors. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers: (See also Attachment 3 – Offer Submission Templates)

Factor 1 – Technical Approach: The Government will consider how clearly and realistically the contractor explains its approach to:

- Seeding Execution, Distribution, and Coverage

- Seed Mix Quality and Seedbed Preparation

- Monitoring and Reporting

- Environmental Protections and Site Practices

- Staffing, Equipment, and Logistics

- Quality Control

The contractor must describe in as much detail as possible their technical approach and understanding of the proposed

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Factor 2 – Risk Identification & Mitigation: Contractors should identify specific risks associated with performing the PWS requirements and describe how each risk will be mitigated.

The Government will consider whether:

- The contractor identifies meaningful, project specific risks

- Mitigation strategies demonstrate experience, foresight, and practical problem solving

Factor 3 – Value Added Ideas: Contractors may propose value added ideas that enhance, improve, or increase the overall benefit of the effort.

For each value added idea, contractors should identify:

- The enhancement or benefit

- Any associated impact on price

- Any associated impact on schedule

Note – Do not include the Value Added Ideas into the proposal price or schedule. These are to be included in this section only. These ideas may be adopted at the Government’s discretion prior to award or after award via modification.

Factor 4 – Relevant Experience: The Government will consider up to three contractor provided examples of similar work, focusing on:

- Acreage and similarity of work (native seeding, invasive control, terrain)

- Schedule performance

- Quality and results

- Any demonstrated innovation or problem solving

Factor 5 - Past Performance: The Government will use Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), or other tools to obtain past performance information to evaluate each contractor’s past performance.

In the case of contractor without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the contractor will not be evaluated either favorably or unfavorably in this area but instead will receive a neutral rating in past performance.

Contractor may submit past performance information demonstrating experience providing these services.

Factor 6 – Price: All proposed prices will be reviewed for price reasonableness and any instances of unbalanced price, using price analysis techniques, IAW FAR 12.204(a). The Government reserves the right to request other than certified cost price data as necessary in determining price reasonableness.

In accordance with FAR 12.203(b), quotes received will undergo a comparative evaluation to determine which contractor provides the best value to the government in terms of the best technical approach and acceptable past performance, while also providing a competitive price.

The total evaluated price will be calculated as the sum of the CLINs’ extended prices, including the base, all option CLINs, and the 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services. The Option to Extend Service’s price will be calculated by prorating the last option’s CLIN price for a period of 6 months.

(b) Options (if applicable). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the

Document Title option prices are significantly unbalanced. The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

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