Combined Synopsis Solicitation 127EAT26Q0061.pdf

Solicitation Number: 127EAT26Q0061 Grindstone Pest & Rodent Control Treatment Services

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

Solicitation number 127EAT26Q0061 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to provide pest and rodent control treatment services at Grindstone Ranger District, Mendocino National Forest, 825 N Humbolt Avenue, Willows, CA 95988.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.The NAICS Code is 561710 Exterminating and Pest Control Services. The small business size standard is $17.5 million. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

SCHEDULES OF ITEMS

Project Description: Grindstone Pest and Rodent Control Treatment Services

Vendor Name: __________________________________

Vendor UEI: ___________________________________

Item Supplies/Services Qty Unit of

Issue

Unit of Price Total Price

0001 Base Year Initial Treatment Pest Control

12 MO $ $

0002 Base Year Initial Treatments Rodent Control

12 MO $ $

Option Year 1 Pest Control

MO

1002 Option Year 1 Rodent Control 12 MO $ $

1003 Option Year 2 Pest Control 12 MO $ $ 1004 Option Year 2 Rodent Control 12 MO $ $

1005 Option Year 3 Pest Control 12 MO $ $ 1006 Option Year 3 Rodent Control 12 MO $ $ http://www.acquisition.gov/

1007 Option Year 4 Pest Control 12 MO $ $ 1008 Option Year 4 Rodent Control 12 MO $ $

TOTAL

Statement of Requirement

Mendocino National Forest, Grindstone Ranger District Pest and Rodent Control treatment services.

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, transportation, supplies, and materials to provide pest-control services at four(4) administrative sites at the on the Grindstone Ranger District of the Mendocino National Forest. The pest-control services provided shall adhere to recommend practices to minimize attraction and harboring of rodents, roaches, and other pests and to perform extermination, trapping, and control procedures at regular intervals so the administrative sites shall be free of pests and their residues.

• The Contractor shall thoroughly treat areas of infestation or threatened infestation.

• The Contractor shall perform control operations lawfully, using environmentally safe materials.

• The Contractor shall also provide site-specific recommendations for structural and procedural modifications to aid in pest prevention.

2.0 Background

The Mendocino National Forest is requesting Pest Control services at four (4) administrative sites, three of which will be treated 12 months of the year, and the site at Aler Springs Work Center will be treated 6 months of the year (May – October). These treatments will include both internal and external treatments along with a rodent reduction/elimination service according to the specifications provided. This type of service is likely to continue for future years or until technology replaces current treatment measures.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

Period of Performance: The base contract year will begin May 1, 2026, and end June 30, 2027.

Up to four (4) option years may be exercised to extend the period of performance.

Operations: Treatments shall be scheduled so that work is completed between the hours of 8 a.m.

and 4:30pm. Monday through Friday. Permission to work an alternate schedule or hours outside those designated schedules may be requested from the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

In the event services are not provided or required because the facility is closed due to inclement weather, unanticipated holidays declared by the President, failure of the Congress to appropriate funds, etc., the CO (Contracting Officer) or COR shall either:

a. Direct the Contractor to perform the work contractually specified over a number of immediately subsequent day(s) equal to the duration of the shutdown, or

b. Forego the work and reduce payment due to the Contractor for work not performed.

The deduction rate in dollars per day shall be pro-rated. Appropriate adjustments will be made by the CO in the event, services are provided for portions of days, or

c. Reschedule the work on day(s) satisfactory to both parties. Work shall not be required on the following holidays: New Year's Day; Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday;

Presidents' Day; Memorial Day; Juneteenth, Independence Day; Labor Day; Columbus Day; Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day.

Products: Contractor will provide the manufacturer’s commercial literature and material safety data sheets (MSDS) for each product used on the forest.

The literature and MSDS submittals shall be delivered to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) at the Grindstone Ranger District, 825 N Humboldt Avenue, Willows, CA 95988. Products and their usage must be approved prior to use on the forest.

Manufacturer's Literature: Submit 3 copies of the manufacturer's descriptive data one for each district to be used on this project.

Applicable Specification (attached): CSI Spec: 201200 – PEST CONTROL

Referenced Codes with Abbreviations and Acronyms: Wherever the following acronyms are used in the specifications or on the drawings, they are to be construed the same as the respective expressions represented.

Codes and Standards: The work shall comply with codes and standards applicable to each type of work and as listed in the individual sections of the project specifications. This Contract incorporates materials, applications, and tests by reference, with the same force and effect as when they were given in full text.

Conflict: Where a conflict occurs between reference documents and project specifications, the project specifications shall govern.

Measurements: The square footage provided of each facility are approximate.

Equipment: None.

Security, Safety and Liability: The Contractor shall be responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of the Contractor's employees or Subcontractors.

Safety: The Contractor shall be responsible for instructing company employees in appropriate safety measures. The Contractor must comply with the applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards specified under 29 CFR part 1910 and other Federal, State, and local regulations for the purpose of providing safety precautions to all employees subject to exposure as a result of extermination work performed under this contract.

Hazard Communication Training: The Contractor shall provide their employees with Hazard Communication training within one month after award of the contract or within one month after hiring a new employee. Per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard Communication Standard, this training also includes instruction on the appropriate handling of chemicals requiring a Material Safety Data Sheet.

Lost and Found Property: The Contractor shall ensure all articles of possible personal or monetary value found by the service provider(s) or inspector(s) are turned into the COR or the Contracting Officer.

Property and Personal Damage: The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to property and to persons, including third parties that occurs because of his or his agent's or employee's fault or negligence. The term "third parties" is constructed to include employees of the Government.

OTHER RESTRICTIONS:

Smoking Restrictions: There is no interior space for the Contractor or his/her employees to smoke.

Drug Use: The Contractor shall not be under the influence of, or be in possession of, any narcotic, hallucinogenic, marijuana, barbiturate, amphetamine, or alcohol while on Government property. This prohibition shall not apply in cases where the drug is prescribed for a patient by a licensed physician.

Soliciting or Vending: The Contractor shall not solicit or sell any items while on Government property.

Weapons and Firearms: The Contractor shall not possess weapons or firearms while on Government property.

Gambling: The Contractor shall not participate in games while on Government property.

Circumstances to Be Reported: The Contractor or the Contractor's employees will report to the Contracting Officer or COR any circumstances of needed repairs of the facility, or unusual circumstances, that may affect the performance of the work and unhealthy or hazardous conditions.

Licensing, Permitting and Responsibilities: The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. The contractor shall also be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as a result of the Contractor's fault or negligence. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire work, except for any completed unit of work which may have been accepted under the contract.

Insurance Requirements: Before work may begin on this project, the Contractor shall provide the documentation required in this section. Failure to provide the information will not change the date for starting work. Contract time may begin before the contractor is permitted to work. If the contractor fails to provide the documentation within 10 calendar days after contract time begins, the contract may be terminated for cause in accordance with FAR 52.212-4.

Worker's Compensation Insurance: The Contractor shall provide evidence of Worker's Compensation Insurance or a written explanation as to why the Contractor is exempt from the requirement. NOTE: The Contractor working alone is not required to carry the insurance.

Description and Frequency of Tasks:

Stonyford Administrative Site

The Contractor shall provide pest control services on 5 buildings all located at the administrative site (see attached map). The work consists of:

1. Treating the Main Office (3069 sf), Engine Office (830 sf), Hot Shot Office (2400 sf), Engine Barracks (1799 sf), and Hot Shot Barracks (2016 sf).

2. Spraying inside each facility around the base of all the interior and exterior walls and then spraying outside along the exterior walls and foundation.

3. Setting out rodent traps, then providing and restocking a supply of rodent traps, and disposing of any traps that are full.

4. Treating each of the buildings listed above monthly.

A site visit is recommended, please contact Susan Knight-Ashley at 530-963-3128.

Location: This project is located in Colusa County, California. The work site is at 5171 Ladoga Stonyford Road, Stonyford Ca 95979

Elk Creek Office

The Contractor shall provide pest control services on 1 building located at Elk Creek Work Center. The work consists of:

1. Treating the modular office (1761 sf).

2. Spraying inside each facility around the base of all the interior and exterior walls and then spraying outside along the exterior walls and foundation.

3. Setting out rodent traps, then providing and restocking a supply of rodent traps, and disposing of any traps that are full.

4. Treating the buildings listed monthly.

A site visit is recommended, please contact Sabrina Criner, Support Services Specialist, 530- 884-4658.

Location: This project is located in Glenn County, California. The work site is at 3286 County Road 308, Elk Creek 95939

Alder Springs Administrative Site

The Contractor shall provide pest control services on 2 buildings all located at the Alder Springs Work Center. The work consists of:

1. Treating the Barracks (2200 sf), and Office (2638 sf).

2. Spraying inside each facility around the base of all the interior and exterior walls and then spraying outside along the exterior walls and foundation.

3. Setting out rodent traps, then providing and restocking a supply of rodent traps, and disposing of any traps that are full.

4. Treating each of the buildings listed above monthly from May to October of each year for a total of six(6) monthly treatments. No winter treatments shall be required.

A site visit is recommended, please contact Sabrina Criner, Support Services Specialist, 530- 884-4658 .

Location: This project is located in Glenn County, California. The work site is at 335 County Road 307, Elk Creek, Ca 95939

Willows Office

The Contractor shall provide pest control services on 2 buildings all located at the Mendocino Supervisor’s Office. The work consists of:

1. Treating the office (19,100 sf), and warehouse (7,276 sf).

2. Spraying inside each facility around the base of all the interior and exterior walls and then spraying outside along the exterior walls and foundation.

3. Setting out rodent traps, then providing and restocking a supply of rodent traps, and disposing of any traps that are full.

4. Treating each of the buildings listed above monthly.

A site visit is recommended, please contact Sabrina Criner, Support Services Specialist, 530-884-4658.

Location: This project is located in Glenn County, California. The work site is at the Mendocino National Forest Supervisor’s Office, 825 North Humboldt Ave, Willows Ca 95988.

Call when Needed (CWN) for additional Pest Control services

1. The Contractor shall provide additional pest control services on a “call when needed” basis for any of the above nine (4) Administrative Sites. This would be used only on an “as needed” basis in-between the regular scheduled treatments.

2. The cost for this service shall be based on the unit price for servicing that particular Administrative Site as priced out in the schedule of items.

3. The Contractor shall respond to these exceptional circumstances and begin the necessary work within 48 hours after receipt of the request or within a timeframe as agreed upon by the COR.

4.0 Contractor Furnished

The Contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, materials, supplies, and equipment required to meet the terms of the contract except those listed under Government Furnished Components.

Contractor-furnished equipment shall include but is not limited to:

• Sprayers to treat interior and exterior.

• Rodent Traps or the like.

• Brooms, Shovels, extension cords or any other hand tools needed to meet the requirements of the contract.

• Protective equipment such as gloves, safety eyeglasses, and any other safety equipment needed to execute the contract.

Government-Furnished:

The Government shall supply the limited utilities for the performance of work under this contract. Each district has potable water, electrical power, and toilets available for contractor use. Adequate space exists at the project sites for parking vehicles and equipment, but no storage or stockpiling of materials shall be allowed.

Contractor shall operate and park vehicles and equipment within existing roadways and parking areas.

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Location Service Months

Stonyford Work Center – 12 treatments All 12 months of the year.

Elk Creek Work Center – 12 treatments All 12 months of the year.

Alder Springs Work Center– 6 treatments May, June, July, August, September, October

Mendocino N.F. Supervisor’s Office – 12 treatments. All 12 months of the year.

• The COR will be notified 10 days in advance of the treatment locations and dates.

Arrangements for entry of the building will be made through the districts points of contact.

• A Post Treatment report will be sent to the COR including a description of the location, what services were rendered, and any other pertinent information that needs to be shared with the forest by the COR and/or the Contracting Officer.

• Periodic inspections shall be held at each site throughout the year to verify the work.

6.0 Travel

Contractor is solely responsible for all travel to and from all worksites.

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

Personnel: All work performed under this contract shall be in a skillful and professional manner. The Contractor shall employ personnel qualified and capable to perform extermination services and shall provide a list of Contractor personnel and contact information for those who will be on the premises, including any changes that occur and for what purpose(s). Persons under the age of 18 are not permitted on the premises while work is performed.

Only the Contractor and Contractor's employees shall be permitted in the buildings. The Contractor shall prohibit employees from disturbing employees or using government telephones or other office equipment, leaving the Government building unlocked, or using any Government employee's property. The Contracting Officer may, in writing, require the Contractor to remove from the work any employee the Contracting Officer deems incompetent, careless, or otherwise objectionable, or for theft, possession and/or removal of materials, supplies, equipment, or any Government property.

Subcontracting: Subcontracting is prohibited.

8.0 Security Requirements - N/A

9.0 Data Rights - N/A

10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards - N/A

4 - Estimated Start Date & Contract Time

Start: May 1, 2026 (Treatments would not commence until snow has melted off the site.)

Time: Base Year: May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027 Option Year 1: May 1, 2027 to April 30, 2028 Option Year 2: May 1, 2028 to April 30, 2029 Option Year 3: May 1, 2029 to April 30, 2030 Option Year 4: May 1, 2030, to April 30, 2031

7 - Technical Proposal Contract award will be based on price, past performance and technical approach.

Schedule Notes:

a) Please see the Statement of Work section within this solicitation document for the specific requirements pertaining to each of the above items.

b) Items labeled as optional are not required to be exercised by the government. If exercised, the contractor will be required to perform the optional work in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract.

c) b) One award will be made from this solicitation, contractors must submit pricing for all items.

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

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

List of Attachments:

Attachment 1 – Statement of Work Attachment 2 – Schedule of Items

Attachment 3 – Section 201200 – Pest Control and Vicinity Maps (5) Attachment 4 - Wage Determination – 2015-5675 Revision 28 Dated 3/30/2026 - 10 Pages

Date(s) and Place(s) of Delivery and Acceptance/Location

Period of Performance: Contract Award through 05/01/2026 – 06/30/2027

Timeline for Delivery shall occur no later than 06/30/2027.

Delivery Location:

Pest & Rodent control services at Grindstone Ranger District, Mendocino National Forest, 825 N Humbolt Avenue, Willows, CA 95988.

Point of Contact: Shannon Pozas 530-721-9946 shannon.pozas@usda.gov

Solicitation Information

Award Type

It is anticipated that a Firm-Fixed Price Contract will be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation.

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

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023) (Provision)

Addenda to provision 52.212-1:

For simplified acquisitions, the word quote or quoter is substituted in provision 52.212-1 for the word quote or quoters.

Addenda to Provision 52.212-1 paragraph (b) Submission of Quotes:

1) Quoters must have an active entity registration in the System for Award Management in order to submit a quote. https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

2) Quotes submitted in response to this solicitation shall include a technical proposal, a price proposal, and contractor representations and certifications.

a) Technical Proposal – The technical proposal shall address the evaluation factors in 52.212-2. At a minimum technical proposal shall include:

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I) Past Performance – provide a list of similar projects completed by your firm over the past three years. Include a brief description of the project, dollar amount, year completed, and project owner contact information (name, phone, and email). The government may use past performance information from any available source. If a company does not have past performance information available, information may be provided for predecessor companies, key personnel, or subcontractors. In the event that there is no past performance information available, the quoters will receive a neutral rating in this factor.

ii) Equipment and Technical Capability – Provide a list of equipment and key personnel (with qualifications) that will be used to complete this project. The narrative response to the technical capability should be in as much detail as the quoter considers necessary to fully explain their proposed technical approach or method. The technical capability should reflect a clear understanding of the nature of the work being undertaken and an understanding of the acceptable quality level.

b) Price Proposal – Include the following: 1) the completed Schedule of Items of this solicitation, and 2) acknowledgement of any amendments to this solicitation by following the instructions that accompany the amendment(s).

3) Submit quote by email to Margaret.forrest@usda.gov so that it is delivered into this inbox by the due date and time. Please ensure that the solicitation name and number is in the subject line of the email. Emails should contain three separate attachments (Technical Proposal, Price Proposal, and Representations and Certifications) in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or Adobe PDF format. Be aware that large attachments may increase the time required to deliver an email. It is the quoters responsibility to confirm receipt of the quote from Margaret Forrest.

4) Address all questions about this solicitation to Margaret Forrest at margaret.forrest@usda.gov.

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (Provision)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoters whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:

1. Price: Total price evaluation will be for the base period, all option periods and in accordance with FAR 52.217-8, up to a six-month period. Failure to propose pricing for the base period and all option periods on individual line items may result in a quotation bring excluded from further consideration. The offer’s quotation will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.204, to determine if it is fair and reasonable.

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2. Equipment and Technical Capability: Equipment and Technical capability is a measure of the degree to which the vendor presents their understanding of the requirements and the challenges of this project as well as their ability to mitigate those challenges and complete the project as specified.

The narrative response to the technical capability should be in as much detail as the quoter considers necessary to fully explain their proposed technical approach or method. The technical capability should reflect a clear understanding of the nature of the work being undertaken and an understanding of the acceptable quality level.

3. Relevant Past Performance: Past performance is a measure of the degree to which a vendor, as an organization, has satisfied its customers, and complied with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Government may inquire about the following elements, which are all of equal importance in relation to each other, (1) quality of the work; (2) customer satisfaction; (3) timeliness of the Firm during performance and the final completion of the project; and (4) overall business relations.

Performance information for their firm and any proposed major subcontractors performing more than 20% of the work shall be submitted with a minimum of three references within the last three years.

Include the following information for each reference:

1. Reference name

2. Company or organization

3. Current telephone number

4. Project name or contract number

5. Project Size in dollars and acreage

6. Location

7. Approximate completion date, or anticipated completion date if in progress

The Government may contact references beyond those identified by the quoter to obtain additional information in the evaluation of the quoters past performance. Performance information may be obtained on any federal, state, local, and commercial contract performance of the quoter that is known to the Government and may include information from existing contract files. Additionally, personal experience and an evaluator personal knowledge of quoters performance may be used.

The Government will determine the acceptability of each quote on a pass or fail basis considering the following factors:

1) A quoter takes exception to any of the terms and conditions of the RFQ, including attachments;

2) A quoter is not currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) by the closing date of the solicitation;

3) A quoter cannot be verified as a Small Business as shown in SAM or other proof as submitted by the quoter; and

4) An incomplete quote that lacks sufficient information for the government to perform a technical evaluation to determine acceptability.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that a quote is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

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

The Government may perform a comparative evaluation (comparing quotes to each other) to select the contractor that provides the best value, considering the evaluation factors in this solicitation.

Evaluation Method

The Government will evaluate quotations based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria. Only the lowest price offer will be evaluated for Technical Acceptability. Should the lowest price offer not receive an acceptable technical or past performance rating, the process will continue in order of lowest priced offer until the lowest price, technically acceptable offer with acceptable or neutral past performance is identified.

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and United States Department of Aquiculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses and Provisions

The clauses and provisions contained herein are applicable to any order awarded as a result of this solicitation. The terms and conditions set forth herein supersede all other terms and conditions. Acceptance of the order in accordance with (IAW) FAR 12.201-1(b)(2) constitutes acceptance of all terms and conditions contained herein.

As part of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), system updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in this solicitation. Contracting officers will rely on representations from offers based on provisions in the solicitation. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

FAR 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):

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025) __ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.212-4 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov) 2023) 52.201-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreement or Statements (Jan 2017) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2025) __ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.222-50 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Apr 2026) 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Sep 2025) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Sep 2025) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Nov 2025) __ Alternate I (Nov 2025 of 52.240-91) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

The following clauses are applicable if checked:

__ 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020) with Alternate I (Nov 2021) of 52.203-6 __ 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) x_ 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011) x_ 52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (Nov 2025) x_ 52.204-91 Contractor identification (Nov 2025)_ x_52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Sep 2025) __ 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Sep 2025) __ 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Sept 2025) __ 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Nov 2025) x_ 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2025) __ Alternate I (Mar 2020) __ 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2025) __ 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2025) __ Alternate III (Nov 2025) of 52.219-9 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

__ Alternate IV (Nov 2025) of 52.219-9 __ 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2025) __ 52.219-16 Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2025) __ 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule (Nov 2025) x_ 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) x_ 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Nov 2025) __ 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Nov 2025) __ Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35 __ 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Nov 2025) __ Alternate I (Jul 2014) __ 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Nov 2025) __ 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) __ 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Nov 2025) x_ 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) __ 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May) 2008) __ Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 __ 52.233-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Nov 2025) __ 52.223-12 Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Nov 2025) __ 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services __ 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) __ Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3 __ 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (Nov 2025) __ Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1 __ 52.225-3 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (Nov 2025) __ Alternate II (Nov 2025) of 52.225-3 __ Alternate III (Nov 2025) of 52.225-3 __ Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3 __ 52.225-5 Trade Agreements (Nov 2023) __ 52.225-19 Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a Diplomatic or Consular Mission outside the United States (May 2020) __ 52..225-26 Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) __ 52.226-4 Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) __ 52.226-5 Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Aug 2025) __ 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements __ 52.232-29 Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) __52.232-30 Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) x_ 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Oct 2018) __ 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) __ 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (Nov 2025) __ 52.240-92 Security Requirements (Nov 2025) __ 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (Nov 2025) __ 52.247-64 Preference for Privately owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2025) __ Alternate I (Apr 2023 of 52.247-64 __ Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64

The Contractor Shall comply with the following FAR Clauses for Commercial Services.

x_ 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) __ 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) x_ 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards – Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) __ 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards – Price Adjustment (May 2014) __ 52.222-51 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) __ 52.222-53 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (Nov 2025)

FULL TEXT FAR CLAUSES

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 Federal Acquisition Regulations (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

Full Text AGAR Clauses

452.203-71 Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Compliance (Dec 2025)

(a) By entering into this contract, the Contractor certifies that:

1. It is compliant with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws and the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution, and it will remain compliant for the duration of the contract.

2. Neither it nor any subcontractor or teaming partner operates or funds any program, policy, or initiative that promotes DEI in a manner that violates any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws, including but not limited to Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution, and the Contractor and any subcontractor or teaming partner will not do so for the duration of the contract.

(b) If the Contractor participates in, facilitates, or funds programs that implicate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, including but not limited to grants to or for schools, colleges, universities, 4-H programs, non-governmental organization (NGO) programs, sports programs, and education-related grants to prisons or other detention facilities, the Contractor certifies that it will remain compliant with those laws, including the requirements set forth in Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, and Executive Order 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.

(c) The Contractor affirms that the above requirements are conditions of payment that go to the essence of the contract and are therefore material terms of the contract. Payments under the contract are predicated on compliance with the above requirements, and therefore the Contractor is not eligible for funding under the contract or to retain any funding under the contract absent compliance with the above requirements.

(d) This certification reflects a change in the Government’s position regarding the materiality of the foregoing requirements and therefore any prior payment of similar claims does not reflect the materiality of the foregoing requirements to this contract.

(e) Submission of a knowing false statement relating to Contractor’s compliance with the above requirements and/or eligibility for the contract may subject the Contractor to liability under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, and/or criminal liability, including under 18 U.S.C. §§ 287 and 1001.

(f) The Contractor must include the provisions of this clause in all subcontract solicitations.

(g) Failure on the part of the Contractor or its subcontractors to comply with the terms of this clause may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to terminate this contract for default.

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452.204–70 Modification for Contract Closeout (Nov 2025)

(a) If unliquidated funds in the amount of $1000 or less remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer (Contracting Officer) 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 Contracting Officer shall immediately proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(b) Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing SAP: if unliquidated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer 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 Contracting Officer may also request a “Contractor Release of Claims” be completed by the contractor, although not required for contracts and orders using SAP.) If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the Contracting Officer within 60 days, the Contracting Officer 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.

(c) Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing anything other than cost reimbursement, if unliquidated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer shall issue a bilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and a ‘‘Contractor Release of Claims’’ and will be required to provide a signature on both forms. If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the Contracting Officer within 120 days, the Contracting Officer 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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Solicitation Information

Award Type

It is anticipated that a Firm-Fixed Price Contract will be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation.

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

Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

FAR 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): https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (Clauses are located at FAR part 52 and begin with 52)

Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR):https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (Clauses are located at AGAR part 452 and begin with 452)

Deviations to clauses may be viewed at: Policies & Regulations | USDA

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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.

(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.

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FAR 52.237-1 Site Visit (APR 1984)

Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to 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. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

AGAR 452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996)

If a post award conference with the successful quoter is required. It will be scheduled at a time and place that is mutually accepted by both parties.

Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Employees

(a) The contractor shall comply with the personal identity verification (PIV) policies and procedures established by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) Directives 4620-002 series.

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(b) Should the results of the PIV process require the exclusion of a contractor's employee; the Contracting Officer will notify the contractor in writing.

(c) The contractor must appoint a representative to manage compliance with the PIV policies established by the USDA Directives 4620-002 series and to maintain a list of employees eligible for a USDA LincPass required for performance of the work.

(d) The responsibility of maintaining a sufficient workforce remains with the contractor.

Contractor employees may be barred by the Government from performance of work should they be found ineligible or to have lost eligibility for a USDA LincPass. Failure to maintain a sufficient workforce of employees eligible for a USDA LincPass may be grounds for termination of the contract.

(e) The contractor shall insert this clause in all subcontracts when the subcontractor is required to have routine unaccompanied physical access to a Federally-controlled facility and/or routine unaccompanied access to a Federally-controlled information system.

(f) The PIV Sponsor for this contract is a designated program point of contact, which in most cases is the COR, unless otherwise specified in this contract. The PIV Sponsor will be available to receive contractor identity information from 0800 Monday to 1630 Friday (office address for registration) 825 N Humboldt Avenue Willows, CA 95988. The Government will notify the contractor if there is a change in the PIV Sponsor, the office address, or the office hours for registration; however, it is the contractor's responsibility to meet all aspects of paragraphs (c), (d), and (e).

Provisions Incorporated by Reference FAR 52.201-1 Acquisition 360: Voluntary Survey (SEP 2023) FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018) FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) FAR 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Representation and Disclosures (Dec 2023) FAR 52.223-22 Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-

Representation (DEC 2016)

Provisions Incorporated by Full Text FAR 52.217-3 Evaluation Exclusive of Options. (Apr 1984) The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by including only the price for the basic requirement; i.e., options will not be included in the evaluation for award purposes.

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FAR 52.217-4 Evaluation of Options Exercised at Time of Contract Award. (June 1988) Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate the total price for the basic requirement together with any option(s) exercised at the time of award.

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FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options. (July 1990) Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

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FAR 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): https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (Provisions are located at FAR part 52 and begin with 52)

Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR):https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (Provisions are located at AGAR part 452 and begin with 452)

Deviations to provisions may be viewed at: Policies & Regulations | USDA

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FAR 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 4) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

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Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) Rating: N/A

Date, Time, and Place Quotes are due

Quotes shall be email to margaret.forrest@usda.gov by 05/28/2026, by 5:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Los Angeles, USA.

Government Point of Contact

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All questions shall be done through email, please ensure that the solicitation name and number is in the subject line of the email.