Combined SS_RFQ_1240LN23Q0056.pdf

1240LN23Q0056

Three LEI Vehicle Buildup Packages

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest

Solicitation Issue Date June 13th, 2023

Method of Solicitation: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-03.

North American Industry Classification (NAICS): 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing): Size Standard is 750 Employees.

Set Aside: 100% small business set-aside.

General Information: The intent of this solicitation is to obtain quotes for 3 LEI Vehicle buildups from three Dodge RAM 1500 Crew Cabs for the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. See below for complete project description.

Provide Quote by: 5:00 PM, Mountain Standard Time on June 27th, 2023.

Send Quote to: E-mail Rachel.branson@usda.gov

For solicitation questions, email Rachel Branson at Rachel.branson@usda.gov or call 406-499-

DOCUMENTS TO RETURN

� This document with all areas highlighted in yellow completed by quoter.

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Three LEI Vehicle Buildup Packages

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Schedule of Items/Price Schedule

Item Supplies/Services Qty Unit of Issue

Unit Price Total Price

0001 LEI Vehicle Uplift EN 3480 1 each 0002 LEI Vehicle Uplift EN 3481 1 each 0003 LEI Vehicle Uplift EN 3489 1 each

Total Quoted Please quote on any or all items. Multiple awards may be made.

Vendor must be within 200 miles of Helena, MT if not picking up and delivering from unit.

Quote must include all costs associated with installation/completion, pickup and delivery if applicable.

Price quotation furnished by:

Company Name DUNS/UEI # ____________________________________________

GSA Contract # (if applicable) ___________________________________________

Point of Contact Name Phone ( )

Address E-mail

Description of Requirement

Three Law Enforcement and Investigation Vehicle buildups from three Dodge RAM 1500 Crew Cabs for the HLCNF. Technical specifications for LEI vehicles are identical for all three buildups, please see below for full project description.

Date and Place of Installation/Delivery and Acceptance:

Requesting builds to be completed within 120 days upon receipt of vehicle, vehicles will be in Forest Service possession around July 17th. Vendor must be able to pick up vehicle within 30 days of notification that vehicle is ready.

Please note completion date if not able to meet the above: ___________________.

Line Forest Vehicle Location Requirement 0001 Helena- Lewis and Clark

National Forest.

2880 SKYWAY DRIVE, Helena, MT 59601

Buildup, see attached.

MARKED TRUCK

C- 1 DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE OF CONTRACT

The Contractor shall provide a complete aftermarket alteration of vehicles. The intent of awarded contracts is for a contractor to provide and install after-market components, accessories, and vehicle decals on Government-Furnished vehicles. These vehicles will be newly manufactured cab and chassis, sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, or sedans.

The final product(s) shall be complete, fully operational, and certified vehicles. Special conditions and exact vehicle type will be noted when an order is placed. In the event of any dimensional inconsistencies with the vehicle as manufactured, specifications, standards, etc., the Contractor shall be responsible to assure proper fit and operation of the completed product.

Contractors are encouraged to utilize bio-based products and non-ozone depleting chemicals in production.

Use of recycled items or products made from recycled materials (or content) is subject to approval by the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall identify such products at least 10 days before items are purchased by the contractor to allow the Government time to determine if items are acceptable.

C- 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – LAW ENFORCEMENT AND INVESTIGATION

VEHICLES

General Requirements

Contractor shall disconnect all internal lights and door chimes so they do not automatically activate when the door is opened. The operator should still be able to manually activate the internal lights at will. All lighting will be installed to achieve the maximum visibility possible.

Cut Out Switches

Contractor shall install a cut out for the rear tail lights and back up lights to one push button of the siren light control.

Wiring Specifications:

Wire shall be of SXL (Cross Linked Polyolefin Insulated) XLP type and meet the following specifications:

Ford (M1L-85A) & Chrysler (MS-5919) wire specifications, or similar to.

Heat resistance rates according to SAE-J-1128

Abrasion Resistance rating to meet or exceed MIL T-5438

The wiring harness/fuse panel shall be modular in design. It shall include all power wires & any trigger or activation wires so that no extra wires are outside the harness. This harness is to include all wiring, LED CORNER LIGHTS, rear light-kill wires, gunlock, scanner, etc. Additional labeled power wires shall be wired into the harness to facilitate future equipment upgrades. Future use power wires shall have fuse terminal locations pre-existing in the modular fuse panel. All fuse terminal connectors shall be crimped with a Molex connector and wired to run without interruption to the hardware it controls. No butt connectors or crimp caps shall be used in the harness. No push on terminals of any type, specifically Scotch-Lock, or T-Tap connectors are to be used within the harness, or the completed vehicle. Additionally, no “Fuse Taps” of any type are permissible, as these add an additional amp load on the factory electrical wiring which was not intended by the vehicle manufacturer.

Each component’s wiring must be sized to handle at least 125% of that circuit capacity. All wire runs are to be within factory wiring channels and secured every 6 inches at a minimum. Extra wiring is to be cut short; still allowing a service loop, but no bundles of wire under the carpet, dash, or trunk will be acceptable.

A single 4-gauge power wire shall be wired directly to the battery positive terminal to the fuse block. The 4 gauge main power wire shall first run directly into a manually reset able circuit breaker. All terminal ends for any 4 gauge wire must be crimped and soldered, and covered with red, temperature activated adhesive, heat shrink. The master ground is to be an 8-gauge wire, grounded to vehicle chassis and run into the console, terminating with a common ground bolt in the console near the fuse block. All grounds not wired to the common ground shall use star type lock washers at the ground end, i.e. Head light flasher, strobe power supply. No barrier strip grounding is permitted.

ALL WIRING IS TO BE HIDDEN. THE FRONT OF THE CONSOLE SHOULD NOT BE SHOWING ANY

WIRING. WRAP WIRES IN PROTECTIVE LOOM AND POSITION INSIDE THE CONSOLE.

Master fuse:

A manually resettable circuit breaker shall be installed in the engine compartment as close to the battery as possible, sized appropriately for the load connected, i.e. two radios, siren /light controller, 2 DC cigarette outlets, gun locks and a portable radio/battery charger.

Fuse block:

Inside the console, an ATO/ATC spade style fuse block shall be installed. This fuse block will be the only fuse connection for any and all equipment. No in-line fuses will be utilized within the instrument console.

Master cut off switch:

Master cut off switch shall cut OFF all power to aftermarket police equipment installed in the console and be mounted and easily accessible by the driver under the driver’s seat.

Radio antenna:

On marked LE vehicles the contractor shall provide 2 permanent roof-mounted antenna bases (MAXRAD model BMP-NC, 3/4inch mount with a minimum12 foot RG58U stranded cable or equivalent). Antenna cable connector provided and installed by contractor will be determined by make/model of radios furnished. Multiple antennae should be separated by approximately 4 feet when possible.

Secondary antenna:

On marked LE vehicles the contractor shall provide and install MAXRAD antenna model MWB-1320 (1/4 wave antenna with spring) when requested. Contractor shall ensure minimum of 100 watt radio output.

An additional antenna mount and coax shall be installed and capped. The government may use this additional antenna mount for citizen band, scanner, cellular booster kit, or an additional two way radio.

Portable Radio Trickle Charger:

The vehicle shall contain a portable Motorola APX 7000 charger, Motorola NNTN7624 IMPRES 12volt DC Vehicular charger, or equivalent. Charger should be mounted in the rear seat area at the floorboard and attached to the center console. Charger mounting should not interfere with rear seated passengers.

https://www.magnumelectronics.com/Mototorola-APX-Vehicle-Charger-p/nntn7624.htm

Forest Service Radio Installation:

Contractor shall prepare console for installation of Forest Service radio. The government will provide make and model of radio, console layout schematic. Contractor shall furnish protected wiring and slot in console. Contractor will provide connection for “radio rebroadcast” through the grill speaker on specified vehicles. When “Radio” is selected on PA unit, FS radio will be heard outside the vehicle through the grill speaker. When requested: A one inch conduit is to run from the console interior to the driver side rear seat to be used for two part radio systems. Mounting of the radios in the console shall be done with radio specific mounting face plates.

Fire Extinguishers:

(LE vehicles only)A 5 pound UL rating 3A40BC multi-purpose dry chemical fire extinguisher shall be mounted in the rear storage area, right side rear of SUV and left side behind driver seat in pickups.

Laptop computer console mount:

The Government may request computer mounts and associated printers be installed. Prior to installation, the vendor shall contact the local patrol captain receiving the vehicle and verify the specific location of the printer. The make and model will be provided at time of order and price negotiated.

Laptop mounting console will be provided by the government at the time of the build. Vehicle specific base plate from mobile mounts will be provided by the vendor awarded the contract.

Dome light:

A dome light will be installed in the cab of the patrol vehicle, mounted on the roof inside of the patrol vehicle between the driver and passenger seat. Like the dome light in the attached link.

SoundOff General Purpose Dome Light (galls.com)

Spotlight:

Shall be a Unity spotlight or comparable; 6-inch, 200,000 candlepower LED spotlight. Installed on driver side, “A” frame post mount, and install to manufacturer’s specifications.

Secure Idle / Anti-Theft device

All marked vehicles shall have an anti-theft device installed pursuant to manufacturer specifications which allows the vehicle to continue running with the ignition key removed from the vehicle. The device shall be a SecureIdle or SafeStop device or comparable and specific to the vehicle make and model. The device shall be installed in a manner where the button to activate the system is installed in a visible manner on the dash within reach of the driver sitting in the driver’s seat.

https://www.secure-idle.com/index.html http://safestopinc.com/ https://www.magnumelectronics.com/Mototorola-APX-Vehicle-Charger-p/nntn7624.htm https://www.galls.com/soundoff-general-purpose-dome-light https://www.secure-idle.com/index.html http://safestopinc.com/

Law Enforcement SUV and 4 DOOR Crew Cab Trucks

Contractor shall furnish and install the following aftermarket components and accessories in all marked Law Enforcement Vehicles:

All crew cab trucks will be outfitted with a dual prisoner transportation partition like or similar to Setina’s model, https://setina.com/partitions/30047-2/ , mounted in the rear seat/ passenger area

Rear Security Partition shall be a Setina 12-VS- or comparable for SUV and a Lexan partition securely mounted for the prisoner seat partition.

Weapons lock, timer, wall bracket for guns, and butt plates shall be a Setina Double Vertical Weapons System Retro-kit, https://setina.com/part/d-t-rail-mount-1-small-1-universal-xl-whandcuff-key-2/ , or comparable, for Colt AR 15 rifle and Remington 870 shotgun. Shotgun and rifle handcuff style locking system shall be vertically mounted on security partition with one switch to operate both locks and key opening ability using a standard handcuff key. Locks shall be solidly mounted on partition in order to ensure easy access to firearms. Switch shall be wired directly to the fuse box (WIRE HOT). Switch shall be hidden and located on the top far left side of console. Firearms switch shall have a 10 second momentary switch. Shotgun mounted on driver side, rifle mounted on passenger side. Specifics on weapons locks will be determined at the time of build by the specific Officer and Supervisor.

Flashlight:

Flashlight shall be rechargeable, with a minimum of 40,000 candlepower, a fast recharge (90 seconds) and 12v DC cord. Contractor shall mount on driver side of console as close to the seat as possible to be readily available but not to interfere with the Officer’s leg.

https://www.streamlight.com/en/products/detail/index/ultrastinger-led

LAW ENFORCEMENT APPLICATION – MARKED VEHICLES

Instrument Console

Shall be a Troy Products CC –MC-18 or equivalent (if there is a vehicle specific model available, that shall be used), metal construction with floor mounts and universal face-plates for make and model of vehicle.

Length shall maximize amount of slots without interfering with rapid weapon removal from gun mount.

The forward portion, passenger side is to be left clear for computer mounting.

Components required to be installed in slots or on console include:

• AC-LL-12 Map Light mounted on the driver’s side forward

• BK (KNG) Radio Face Plate (first slot)

• Siren/Light Controller Face Plate (second slot)

• Motorola O5 APX 7500 Face Plate (third slot)

• AC-AP2 DC Outlet (2-4 each) MOUNTED NEAR THE DASH IF POSSIBLE

• Magnetic Microphone mounts for each microphone, to be mounted to the side of radio slot or

PA slot https://setina.com/partitions/30047-2/ https://setina.com/part/d-t-rail-mount-1-small-1-universal-xl-whandcuff-key-2/ https://www.streamlight.com/en/products/detail/index/ultrastinger-led

• USB inputs (2 each) mounted on the console so as not to interfere with other operations

• Cup holder at the console rear to not interfere with long gun deployment

• Lockable storage box (if space available) in console

• Vendor shall remount factory installed (dash or center console) USB/ 2.5 mm audio jack onto troy console

Contractor shall furnish and install the following electronics in Law Enforcement SUV and 4-door crew cab trucks:

Light bar:

Shall be a Soundoff Signal nForce (ENFLB) dual color LEDs or equivalent. The full width light bar with graphite or similar color top cover and reasonably visible to the rear will consist of the following minimum: (2) 3x2 LED Red, (2) 3x2 LED Blue, (5) 5 inch LED Red, (5) 5 inch LED blue, (2) Take Downs, (2) Alley, (6) Directional ambers on rear light bar, integrated user programmable directional amber light arrows, and clear outer lenses, and ability to turn entire light bar white for scene illumination. Corner modules shall illuminate Red on one side and blue on the other. Light bar shall be mounted in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.

https://www.soundoffsignal.com/products/nforce-led-lightbar/

PA/Siren Speaker:

Speaker shall be a Soundoff Signal 100N Series Composite Speaker or equivalent, be mounted underneath the hood in the front portion of the engine compartment out of sight and protected from dirt/mud in compliance with manufacturer specifications. Police radio shall be wired to allow radio broadcast to be received from speaker at officer’s option. PA system shall be operated by remote handheld siren/light control and wired for operation through siren speaker.

https://www.soundoffsignal.com/products/100n-series-composite-speaker/

Radio Speaker:

Speakers shall be mounted behind and above the driver’s seat. The speakers shall be facing forward and not blocked by any seat or console or other object

WIG- WAG Flasher:

Mounted LED or equivalent “wig-wag”, clear in color, mounted in headlight housing, separate from actual headlights in lieu of traditional “wig-wag”. Switch will be mounted in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.

Similar to https://www.soundoffsignal.com/products/universal-undercover-led-insert/

LED Corner Lightheads, Rear Lighting, Grill Lighting

LED CORNER LIGHTS for specific make and model of vehicle shall be mounted in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. Typically these lights shall be mounted in the front turn signal lenses and the rear back up lenses when space allows. Power supply shall be mounted in a protected area and shielded from gear. LED lights shall be blue in color.

Similar to https://www.soundoffsignal.com/products/universal-undercover-led-insert/ https://www.soundoffsignal.com/products/nforce-led-lightbar/ https://www.soundoffsignal.com/products/100n-series-composite-speaker/ https://www.soundoffsignal.com/products/universal-undercover-led-insert/ https://www.soundoffsignal.com/products/universal-undercover-led-insert/

REAR & GRILL LIGHTING for Trucks

Two (2) Soundoff Signal mPower Facia 4” 12 LED Dual , or similar to. Color Red/Blue in color shall be mounted on the rear tailgate so at to not interfere with the tailgate operation.

Two (2) Lights shall be mounted in the front grill of pickup and tailgate of vehicle.

Lights must be waterproof and designed for mounting and operation on the outside of the vehicle.

Should it be necessary to mount lights with screws or bolts that penetrate the paint or protective coating of the vehicle, silicone or other waterproof sealant shall be used to ensure water impingement to the body of the vehicle does not occur. Enough extra wiring shall be provided in a service loop to allow the remounting of the lights on an aftermarket bumper or brush guard should one be installed at a later date.

https://www.soundoffsignal.com/products/mpower-led-fascia-light/

Controller

PA/Siren/Lights shall be nEnergy 400 Series Remote Siren with Knob Control or equivalent, 100W, PA/volume control, four position slide switch, (8) selectable backlit relay push-buttons with high contrast daytime lighting when turned on, internal programmable switching and wired as follows:

https://www.soundoffsignal.com/products/nergy-400-series-remote-knob-siren/

Three stage slide type light control for light bar, CORNER LEDs, wig wags and siren operation shall be programmed:

• Position 1 –Rear flashers of light bar and rear corner LEDs.

• Position 2 –Entire light bar, four corner LEDs

• Position 3 –Entire light bar, four corner LEDs, and wig-wags.

Eight push button style control switches

• Number one – Left Alley

• Number two – Right Alley

• Number three – Take-downs/

• Number four – Right to Left Arrow (amber arrow with red/blue corners)

• Number five –Center Directional Arrow

• Number six – Left to Right Arrow (amber arrow with red/blue corners)

• Number Seven – Back up lights and Brake lights cutout Ensure vehicle will still shift from P to other gears with this engaged

• Number Eight -- Full white front scene illumination

Contractor shall install a master switch that will turn OFF all aftermarket equipment installed within the console. This switch shall be mounted on the drivers side, easily accessible, and in a manner that does not interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle or the driver.

Axon Fleet Camera System

The Forest Service will provide the Axon Fleet camera system and the vendor will install the camera per Axon specifications, please see the attached manual for installation parameters.

https://www.soundoffsignal.com/products/mpower-led-fascia-light/ https://www.soundoffsignal.com/products/nergy-400-series-remote-knob-siren/

STRIPING/DECALS

Forest Service marked law enforcement vehicles display the following markings:

1. Mandatory Markings. All marking decals must be obtained from a vendor approved by the Director - Forest Service will provide all marking decals to vendor. Ensure that all Forest Service marked law enforcement vehicles display the following markings:

a. A 11.25” x 15” LE badge centered vertically and horizontally on both the driver and forward passenger doors. Minor vertical and horizontal adjustments can be made to accommodate external vehicle markings or impediments, but every effort should be made to center the badge on the door.

A green 2” stripe and gold 1” stripe below and touching the green stripe originating from the side of the grill area and extending down the entire side length of the vehicle, terminating at the tail light assembly or tailgate seam. Position the stripes just above the door handles and below the bottom edge of the window frames applied horizontally to match the lines of the vehicle. The striping will not be placed below the top edge of the door handles.

A green 6” x 42” “LAW ENFORCEMENT” decal centered vertically to the LE badge and centered horizontally between the edge LE badge and the rear fender well or bed seam of the vehicle.

Two 3.5” x 6.65” American flags, one on each side of the front fender of the vehicle, star fields forward. The flags should be placed approximately 1” in front of the fender seam and approximately 1”-3” below the bottom of the gold stripe. The American flags will be the same height on both sides of the vehicle.

A brown 6” traditional Forest Service shield on the passenger side rear quarter of the vehicle approximately 1”-3” forward of the rear taillight assembly and approximately 1”-3” below the bottom of the gold stripe, aligned vertically with the American flag.

A full color 4.75” x 6.65” USDA logo on the driver side rear quarter of the vehicle approximately 1”-3” forward of the rear taillight assembly and approximately 1”-3” below the bottom of the gold stripe, aligned vertically with the American flag.

A reflective 8.25” x 11” LE badge on the left side rear lift gate or tailgate of the vehicle, centered approximately vertically between the top and bottom painted edges of the rear lift gate or tailgate and centered approximately horizontally between the left edge of the rear lift gate or tailgate and license plate recess of lift gate or center of tailgate.

A reflective green 7” x 15” “LAW ENFORCEMENT” stacked layout on the right side rear lift gate or tailgate of the vehicle, centered approximately vertically between the top and bottom painted edges of the rear hatch or tailgate and centered approximately horizontally between the left edge of the rear lift gate or tailgate and license plate recess of lift gate or center of tailgate.

A 1.5” brown Working Capital Fund equipment number will be placed on the lower right most portion of the tailgate or lift gate.

Example photos of LEO Vehicle.

Additional Details/ Specification on certain items

• Weboost Drive Reach OTR Cell booster.

https://www.weboost.com/products/drive-reach-otr

• Rough County 3” Lift Kit https://www.roughcountry.com/dodge-suspension-lift-kit-31200c.html?find=2023-ram-1500-classic-4wd-1013289&sid=cYy0DR0qXV

• Red light in prisoner cage that can be turned on from driver’s seat.

• USB-C (x2) charger somewhere on console if room

• 70/30 Prisoner Partition (Utilizing the Setina Super Max Cargo Deck/Aluminum Seat)

See Attached

• Remote Start if possible

• LED light bar attached to grill guard. Similar to Rough Country 30 LED Light Bar RGH-

70930BL | RealTruck.

• Truck bed cover like the one listed below. 2023 Dodge Ram 1500 Extang Xceed Tonneau Cover |

RealTruck.

https://www.weboost.com/products/drive-reach-otr https://www.roughcountry.com/dodge-suspension-lift-kit-31200c.html?find=2023-ram-1500-classic-4wd-1013289&sid=cYy0DR0qXV https://www.roughcountry.com/dodge-suspension-lift-kit-31200c.html?find=2023-ram-1500-classic-4wd-1013289&sid=cYy0DR0qXV https://realtruck.com/p/rough-country-30-led-light-bar/rgh-70930bl/?gclid=2b09767d451d135bb2ac127616b1329f&gclsrc=3p.ds&kpid=bi_cmp-72845923_adg-2719252049_ad-8925320432_pla-4580221855506459%3Aaud-805390967_dev-c_ext-_prd-RGH-70930BL_sig-2b09767d451d135bb2ac127616b1329f&utm_id=bi_cmp-72845923_adg-2719252049_ad-8925320432_pla-4580221855506459%3Aaud-805390967_dev-c_ext-_prd-RGH-70930BL&msclkid=2b09767d451d135bb2ac127616b1329f&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PLA%20-%20Main&utm_term=4580221855506459&utm_content=-All%20Parts https://realtruck.com/p/rough-country-30-led-light-bar/rgh-70930bl/?gclid=2b09767d451d135bb2ac127616b1329f&gclsrc=3p.ds&kpid=bi_cmp-72845923_adg-2719252049_ad-8925320432_pla-4580221855506459%3Aaud-805390967_dev-c_ext-_prd-RGH-70930BL_sig-2b09767d451d135bb2ac127616b1329f&utm_id=bi_cmp-72845923_adg-2719252049_ad-8925320432_pla-4580221855506459%3Aaud-805390967_dev-c_ext-_prd-RGH-70930BL&msclkid=2b09767d451d135bb2ac127616b1329f&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PLA%20-%20Main&utm_term=4580221855506459&utm_content=-All%20Parts https://realtruck.com/p/extang-xceed-tonneau-cover/v/dodge/ram-1500/2023/ https://realtruck.com/p/extang-xceed-tonneau-cover/v/dodge/ram-1500/2023/

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Clauses:

(xi) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(DEC 2022) (DEVIATION 2017-1)

Addenda to 52.212-4:

(xii) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders– Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAR 2023) (DEVIATION 2017-1, DEVIATION DEC 2022)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115- 91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015)

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023)

(31 U.S.C.3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801)

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and

108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ☐ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (June 2020), with

Alternate I (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

☐ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

☐ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment

Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/far-class-deviation-implement-whistleblower-protection.pdf https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/far-class-deviation-implement-whistleblower-protection.pdf https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/far-class-deviation-regarding-threshold-small-disadvantaged-business.pdf

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest ☐ (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform

Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Jun 2020) (DEVIATION 2017-1) (Whistleblower Guidance to Contractor Employees)

☒ (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

☐ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

☐ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

☒ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Nov 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101note).

☐ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

☐ (10) [Reserved].

☐ (11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Oct 2022) (15

U.S.C.657a).

☐ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns

(Oct 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

☐ (13) [Reserved] ☒ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C.644).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.

☐ (15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

☐ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and

(3)).(DEVIATION DEC 2022)

☐ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

☐ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

☐ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

☐ (v) Alternate IV (Sep 2021) of 52.219-9.

☐ (18) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13

☐ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C.637s) [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

☐ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or ☐ By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

☐ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

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Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest ☐ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Oct

2022) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

☒ (22) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (MAR 2023) (15

U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

☐ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

☐ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

☐ (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C.

644(r)).

☐ (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

☒ (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

☒ (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Dec 2022)

(E.O.13126).

☒ (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

☒ (30) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

☐ (31) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35.

☒ (32) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C.793).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36.

☐ (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

☐ (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec

2010) (E.O. 13496).

☒ (35) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter78 and E.O. 13627).

☐ (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

☐ (37) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

☐ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

☐ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest ☐ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air

Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (40) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s

13423 and 13514).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.

☐ (41) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.

☐ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (May 2020) (42 U.S.C.

8259b).

☐ (43) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

☒ (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513).

☐ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (47) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

☐ (48)(i) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

☐(ii) Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1 ☐ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (DEC 2022) (19

U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C.

chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

☐(ii) Alternate I [Reserved] ☐(iii) Alternate II (Dec 2022) of 52.225-3.

☐(iv) Alternate III (Jan 2021) of 52.225-3.

☐(v) Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3.

☐ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Dec 2022) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

☒ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

☐ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

☐ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

☐ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007)

(42 U.S.C. 5150).

☐ (55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021).

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest ☐ (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial

Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.3805).

☐ (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.3805).

☒ (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct

2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

☐ (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award

Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C.3332).

☐ (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C.3332).

☐ (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

☐ (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

☐ (63) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021)

(46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

☐ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ☒ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☒ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and

41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C.5341 or 5 332.

This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination

Employee Class Monetary Wage/Fringe Benefits

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Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest ☐ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price

Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

☒ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ (5) 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) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☒ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

☒ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

☐ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42

U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1), in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C.

3509).

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(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C.637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2015) (E.O.11246).

(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C.4212).

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C.793).

(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C.4212).

(xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

(Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiii) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50(22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(xiv) 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) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022) (E.O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026

(Jan 2022).

(xviii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(xix) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xx) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United

States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

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(xxii) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801)

(xxiii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C.2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph

(d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(xiii) Additional Requirements/Terms and Conditions:

Clauses:

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 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):

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses begin with 52) Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR clauses begin with 452) FAR and AGAR Deviations to clauses may be viewed at: Policies & Regulations | USDA

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.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR 4) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

452.204-70 Modification for Contract Closeout (DEVIATION JUL 2022) https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/agar https://www.usda.gov/da/ocp/ppd/policies-regulations https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/agar-class-deviation-contract-closeout-clause.pdf

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Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) according to FAR 13:

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

(b) If unobligated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the CO shall issue a bilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and will be required to provide a signature. (The CO may also request a Release of Claims be completed by the contractor, although not required for contract and orders using SAP procedures.) If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the CO within 60 days, the CO shall release the modification as unilateral and proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

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Provisions:

52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020)

52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (MAY 2012)

52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification (MAY 2008)

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):

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Provisions:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR Provisions begin with 52) Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Provisions:

https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR Provisions begin with 452) FAR and AGAR Deviations to provisions may be viewed at: Policies & Regulations | USDA

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (NOV 2020)

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

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter

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