Combined Synopsis Solicitation (CSS)-W9127S26QA025-Updated.pdf

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

***PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY***

Solicitation number W9127S26QA025 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01.

Set Aside, NAICS Code & Size Standard: This solicitation is being procured as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

The NAICS Code is 561730, Landscaping Services, which has an applicable size standard of $9.5M.

Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: This acquisition is to provide one (1) non-personal services contract for mowing and trimming services at Pool 5, Tar Camp Park and Dam Site 5 Park located at the Pine Bluff Project.

Place(s) and date(s) of performance:

Services shall be performed at parks and facilities within Pool 5, Pine Bluff Project, Pine Bluff, AR 71601.

Dates of performance will be as follows:

• Base Period – Date of Award – February 28, 2027

• Option Period 1 – March 1, 2027 – February 29, 2028

• Option Period 2 – March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2029

SITE VISIT:

An organized site visit will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 9:00 AM CST. Participants will meet at Pine Bluff Site Office 4305 Charles Wooden Road, Pine Bluff, AR 71601. All parties must RSVP no later than 24 hours before the site visit by emailing James Reed at James.R.Reed@usace.army.mil .

If you have any questions regarding this solicitation, please contact Ashley Stokes at either 501.340.1427 or Ashley.m.stokes@usace.army.mil

Quotes are due no later than Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM CDT.

Only quotes submitted via email will be accepted. Submission format shall be .pdf form and emailed to Ashley.m.stokes@usace.army.mil Please ensure the solicitation number, W9127S26QA025, is written in the subject line of your email.

Required Documents to Submit:

1. Request for Quotation cover page (signed).

2. Completed (filled in) Provisions, as applicable.

3. Pricing Schedule with unit prices and total prices.

4. Signed Amendments, as applicable.

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the provision.

The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items, is not applicable to this solicitation. Award will be made solely on price.

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

*Please see the Clauses Incorporated by Reference section for additional FAR Clauses applicable to this acquisition.

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION COVER PAGE

US Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District Contracting Division, Attention: Ashley Stokes

Ashley.m.stokes@usace.army.mil

W9127S26QA025

Mowing and Trimming Services

Pool 5-Pine Bluff Project

Quote Submitted by:

Offeror Name:

Offeror Address:

Offeror Telephone:

Offeror Email Address:

Offeror Point of Contact:

Offeror Tax Identification Number (TIN):

Offeror UEI:

Offeror Cage Code:

Offeror Signature:

Date:

BID SCHEDULE MOWING AND TRIMMING POOL 5

BASIC PERIOD

ITEM ESTIMATED UNIT UNIT ESTIMATED

QUANTITY PRICE AMOUNT

24 EACH X =

EACH X =

Furnish all labor, equipment, repair parts, fuel, transportation, tools, supplies, supervision and management required to perform Mowing & Trimming Services for parks/areas under the jurisdiction of the Pine Bluff Project Office, Pine Bluff, Arkansas, in accordance with Section C - Description/ Specifications/Work Statement, for the period Date of Award 2026 through 28 February 2027.

DESCRIPTION

MOWING & TRIMMING SERVICES

Tar Camp Park (Approx. 63 Acres Mowing)

Tar Camp Park Shoreline Trimming (Approx. 9,500 Linear foot)

Dam Site 5 West Park (Approx. 15 Acres Mowing)

ESTIMATED TOTAL BID PRICE - BASIC PERIOD

(LINE ITEMS 0001 - 0003)

EACH X $_________ = $__________

Option Year 1

ITEM ESTIMATED UNIT UNIT ESTIMATED

QUANTITY PRICE AMOUNT

1001 24 EACH X =

EACH X =

Furnish all labor, equipment, repair parts, fuel, transportation, tools, supplies, supervision and management required to perform Mowing & Trimming Services for parks/areas under the jurisdiction of the Pine Bluff Project Office, Pine Bluff, Arkansas, in accordance with Section C - Description/ Specifications/Work Statement, for the period 01 March 2027 through 29 February 2028.

DESCRIPTION

MOWING & TRIMMING SERVICES

Tar Camp Park ( Approx. 63 Acres mowing)

Tar Camp Park Shoreline Trimming (Approx. 9,500 linear foot)

Dam Site 5 West Park (Approx. 15 Acres Mowing)

ESTIMATED TOTAL BID PRICE - Option Year 1

(LINE ITEMS 1001 - 1003)

EACH X $___________ =$___________

Option Year 2

ITEM ESTIMATED UNIT UNIT ESTIMATED

QUANTITY PRICE AMOUNT

24 EACH X =

EACH X =

Furnish all labor, equipment, repair parts, fuel, transportation, tools, supplies, supervision and management required to perform Mowing & Trimming Services for parks/areas under the jurisdiction of the Pine Bluff Project Office, Pine Bluff, Arkansas, in accordance with Section C - Description/ Specifications/Work Statement, for the period 01 March 2028 through 28 February 2029.

DESCRIPTION

MOWING & TRIMMING SERVICES

Tar Camp Park (Approx. 63 Acres Mowing)

Tar Camp Park Shoreline Trimming (Approx. 9,500 Linear Feet Shoreline)

Dam Site 5 West Park (Approx. 15 Acres Mowing)

ESTIMATED TOTAL BID PRICE - Option Year 2

(LINE ITEMS 2001 - 2003)

EACH X $___________ = $___________

TOTAL BASE PLUS OPTIONS 1 & 2 $_____________

Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.

2017-01

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. (Deviation)

2026-02

52.204-13 System for Award Management- Maintenance. (Deviation)

2026-02

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (Deviation)

2026-02

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation)

2026-02

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (Deviation)

2026-02

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans.

(Deviation)

2026-02

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (Deviation)

2026-02

52.222-37 Employment Reports on 2026-02

Veterans. (Deviation)

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards. (Deviation)

2026-02

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (Deviation)

2026-02

52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification. (Deviation)

2026-02

52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026. (Deviation)

2026-02

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706. (Deviation)

2026-02

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving.

2024-05

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

2018-10

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.

2023-03

52.233-3 Protest after Award. (Deviation) 2026-02

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (Deviation)

2026-02

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Alternate Variation

Date Deviation Effective Date

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

2011-09

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights.

2022-12

252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors.

2023-01

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

2018-12

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. 2006-12

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services.

2023-11

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea.

2024-10

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation.

(Deviation)

2026-02

Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Feb 2026) (Deviation)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options.

However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.

Small business concern-

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (c) of this clause.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

(b) If the Contractor represented that it was a small business concern, a small disadvantaged business concern, or a joint venture that was any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size and socioeconomic status according to paragraph (e) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (g) of this clause, upon occurrence of any of the following:

(1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(3) For long-term contracts-

(i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and

(ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any option thereafter.

(c) The Contractor shall rerepresent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s) assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code(s) can be found at https://www.sba.gov/document /support--table-size-standards.

(d) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing an end item that it does not manufacture, process, or produce itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition-

(1) Was set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(2) Used the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the Contractor waived the price evaluation preference; or

(3) Was an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(e) Except as provided in paragraph (g) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the representation(s) required by paragraph (b) of this clause by validating or updating all its representations in the Representations and Certifications section of the System for Award Management (SAM) and its other data in SAM, as necessary, to ensure that they reflect the Contractor's current status. The Contractor shall notify the contracting officer in writing within the timeframes specified in paragraph (b) of this clause, that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(f) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor may, but is not required to, take the actions required by paragraphs (e) or (g) of this clause.

(g) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in SAM, or does not have a representation in SAM for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following rerepresentation and submit it to the contracting office, along with the contract number and the date on which the rerepresentation was completed:

(1) The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business concern under ____NAICS Code assigned to ____contract number.

(2) [Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (g)(1) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1001.

(3) Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [____The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(4) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [____The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __ .]

(5) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not an SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402.

[____The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(6) HUBZone joint venture eligible under the HUBZone Program.[ Complete only if the offeror is a HUBZone small business concern. ] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that It [ ] is, [ ] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c). [____The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: .] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture must be certified as a HUBZone concern. [____Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer's name and title.]

(End of clause)

52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires.

2014-05

Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014)

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 5332.

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

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits

Addendum to Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel.

2011-01

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications.

2014-12

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations.

(Deviation)

2026-02

52.222-3 Convict Labor. (Deviation) 2026-02

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to- Know Information.

2024-05

52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program.

(DEVIATION 2025-O0004)

2025-03 Deviation 2025- O0004

2025-03

52.223-23 Sustainable Products. (Deviation) 2026-02

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims. 2014-05

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations.

2013-06

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation.

1984-04

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and 2026-02

Exclusions. (Deviation)

52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems.

(Deviation)

2026-02

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative.

1991-12

252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product.

1992-04

252.209-7004 Subcontracting with Firms that are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism.

2019-05

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items. 2013-06

252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel.

2023-01

252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications. 1991-12

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.

2000-03

Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within thirty (30) calendar days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least sixty (60) calendar days before the contract expires.

The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

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

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed three (3) years.

(End of clause)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference.

1998-02

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/

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses. 2020-11

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 DFARS (48 CFR 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

Solicitation Provisions

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.204-7 System for Award Management- Registration. (Deviation)

2026-02

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation)

2026-02

DFARS Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

2022-09

Addendum to Solicitation Provisions

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements- Representation.

2017-01

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options. (Deviation) 2026-02

52.237-1 Site Visit. 1984-04

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations- Representation. (Deviation)

2026-02

Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation (Feb 2026) (Deviation)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

Inverted domestic corporation means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

Subsidiary means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned-

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

(b) Government agencies are not permitted to use appropriated (or otherwise made available) funds for contracts with either an inverted domestic corporation, or a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation, unless the exception at 9.108-3(b) applies or the requirement is waived in accordance with the procedures at 9.108-5.

(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that-

(1) It [ ] is, [ ] is not an inverted domestic corporation; and

(2) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation.

(End of provision)

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law.

(Deviation)

2026-02

Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2026) (Deviation)

(a) The Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that-

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that-

(1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and

(2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(End of provision)

52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations. (Deviation)

2026-02

Small Business Program Representations (Feb 2026) (Deviation)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business concern eligible under the WOSB Program.

HUBZone small business concern means a small business concern that meets the requirements described in 13 CFR 126.200, is certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and designated by SBA as a HUBZone small business concern in the Small Business Search (SBS) ( 13 CFR 126.103).

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program means an SDVOSB concern that is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) as certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with 13 CFR 128.300.

Small business concern-

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (b) of this provision.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

Small disadvantaged business concern means a small business concern that-

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by one or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States, and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13 CFR 124.106) by individuals who meet the criteria in paragraph (1) of this definition.

Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127) means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300.

(b)

(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 561730.

(2) The small business size standard is $9,500.000.00.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce (i.e., nonmanufacturer), is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition-

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(c) Representations.

(1) The offeror represents as part of its offer that-

(i) it [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business concern; or

(ii) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.103(h) and 13 CFR 125.8(a) and (b). [____________The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(2) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)

(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a women-owned small disadvantage business concern.

(3) Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ ____The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(4) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ ____The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(5) SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror is certified as a SDVOSB concern]. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402. [____The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture:__.]

(6) HUBZone joint venture eligible under the HUBZone Program. [Complete only if the offeror is a HUBZone small business concern.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c). [ ____The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture must be certified as a HUBZone concern.

(d) Notice. Under 15 U.S.C. 645(d), any person who misrepresents a firm's status as a business concern that is small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned small, economically disadvantaged women-owned small, or women-owned small eligible under the WOSB Program in order to obtain a contract to be awarded under the preference programs established pursuant to section 8, 9, 15, 31, and 36 of the Small Business Act or any other provision of Federal law that specifically references section 8(d) for a definition of program eligibility, will be-

(1) Punished by imposition of fine, imprisonment, or both;

(2) Subject to administrative remedies, including suspension and debarment; and

(3) Ineligible for participation in programs conducted under the authority of the Act.

(End of provision)

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference.

1998-02

Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/

(End of provision)

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions.

2020-11

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 DFARS (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of provision)

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK

STATEMENT PINE BLUFF PROJECT OFFICE

MOWING AND TRIMMING

TAR CAMP PARK

DAM SITE 5 PARK

INDEX

SPECIFICATIONS:

C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5 C.6 C.7 C.8 C.9 C.10 C.11 C.12 C.13 C.14 C.15 C.16 C.17 C.18 C.19 C.20 C.21 C.22

SCOPE OF WORK

PERFORMANCE WORK HISTORY AND ABILITY

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

ATTACHMENTS, ENCLOSURES AND FORMS

CONTRACTOR EXPOSURE HOURS

SECURITY TRQUIREMENTS

PERSONNEL

WORK SC HEDULE

COMMUNICATIONS

CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS

KEYS/KEY C ARDS AND LOCKS

QUALITY CONTROL

QUALITY ASSURANCE

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY/ITEMS

CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED PROPERTY AND

SERVICES LOST AND FOUND

INSPECTIONS

WORK DELAYS

SPECIFIC TASKS AND STANDARDS

PAYMENTS

PRE-BID REQUIREMENTS

ATTACHMENTS:

A-1 PAYMENT COMPUTATION

A-2 INVENTORY OF AREAS REQUIRING SERVICE

A-3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

A-4 PARK MAPS

A-5 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN OUTLINE

A-6 QUALITY CONTROL PLAN OUTLINE

A-7 QUALITY CONTROL REPORT FORM

A-8 MONTHLY EXPOSURE REPORT

A-9 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

C.1 Scope of Work: This service contract is to provide Mowing and Trimming Services in parks and facilities located in the Pine Bluff Project Office area. Mowing and Trimming Services are at Tar Camp Park and Dam Site 5 Park. These services shall require work to include but not be limited to policing of grounds, mowing and trimming. The Contractor shall furnish all necessary management, supervision, inspection, personnel, materials, supplies, parts, tools, equipment, transportation, and vehicles, except as otherwise provided for herein, necessary to assure that all services are performed in accordance with the contract specifications, maps, drawings, attachments, appendices, exhibits, applicable laws, regulations, codes and directives.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

01 March 2026 through 28 February 2027.

01 March 2027 through 29 February 2028.

01 March 2028 through 28 February 2029.

C.2 Performance Work History and Ability: Upon request, all Bidders shall submit in writing previous performance work history. This may include, but not be limited to customer’s names, locations, phone numbers and addresses, number of employees and equipment used. Submissions may also require other logistical plans and proposals to successfully accomplish the work within the required time limits.

C.3 Background Information: The Pine Bluff Project Office has responsibility for navigation, hydropower, and recreation resources along the Arkansas River from the confluence of the White and Mississippi Rivers to the city of Little Rock. Tar Camp Park and Dam Site 5 Park facility listings and locations are contained in the Attachments.

C.4 Attachments, Enclosures and Forms: Area maps are attached for Contractor use and identify the work areas. Samples and outlines for the Contractor’s Safety Plan, Accident Prevention Plan, Quality Control Plan, employee’s Monthly Exposure hours and other documents are attached.

C.5 Contractor Exposure Hours: The number of hours worked by the Contractor under this contract shall be reported to the Pine Bluff Project Office each month when the Contractor submits monthly invoices. The purpose of this requirement is to provide input for safety reports. A monthly exposure report form will be provided for contractor use.

Contractor invoice will not be processed until the exposure report is received.

C.6 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LITTLE ROCK DISTRICT CONTRACTS

1. General Overview.

a. At a minimum, the Little Rock District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will not grant any individual unescorted physical access to Federal property and/or the authorization to perform work or services on behalf of a Federal agency without first verifying identity and citizenship, as well as vetting such individual against the National Crime Information Center Interstate identification Index (NCIC-III) and the Terrorism Screening Data Base

(TSDB).

b. Individuals who (1) require issuance of a physical access key to federal property;

(2) require unescorted physical access to Federal property or perform work or services on behalf of a Federal agency for a duration of longer than 6 consecutive months; (3) require access to government information systems and/or networks; or, (4) require issuance of a Common Access Card are must also undergo a Tier 1 background investigation through the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). This process is initiated by the Little Rock District Security Office, details located in paragraph 2b.

c. Proposed foreign contractors seeking to work on a USACE contract must be cleared through the Department of State prior to having site access. To obtain approval, each individual must complete and submit the appropriate documents for processing.

The required procedure takes approximately 45 business days to process once all documentation is completed properly and submitted. In order to initiate this process, please call the Little Rock District Security Office at (501) 324-7138 as soon as possible.

d. The security provisions of this contract and/or applicable task order apply to all Contractor and Subcontractor Employees (CSEs).

e. The Little Rock District Security Office reserves the right to require additional information or upgrade the security requirement(s) of any contract and/or applicable task order; this includes upgrading the investigation standard for specific CSEs.

f. Prime Contractors are responsible for subcontractor compliance with the security provisions of this contract and shall coordinate all security requirements on the behalf of the subcontractors and their employees.

g. Prime Contractors will appoint ONE (1) point of contact (POC) who is responsible for communicating with and submitting all background investigation packages to the Little Rock District Security Office. The Little Rock District Security Office will not communicate directly with any contractor and subcontractor employee (CSE) other than the appointed point of contact.

h. Background Investigation packages will be submitted for each CSE at a minimum of fifteen (15) days prior to contract start. Investigation packages can be transmitted using any of the methods specified in paragraph 3.

i. CSEs working on this contract must always have a REAL ID ACT compliant driver’s license or government issued identification card with them.

j. Any change in personnel (whether an addition or replacement) throughout the duration of the contract will require the new person or replacement person to be vetted and approved by the Little Rock District Security Office in accordance with the requirements contained herein, prior to being granted Work Authorization or Site Access.

k. Throughout the duration of this contract or any applicable task orders, the Little Rock District Security Office shall be notified of the arrest or conviction of any CSE.

CSEs may be denied access upon the discovery of such information.

l. The CSE POC is responsible for contacting either the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) or the Little Rock District Security Office, prior to the first day of work, to receive a list of approved individuals to be onsite. CSEs must be aware that COR, USACE personnel, and/or Security Office personnel can and will conduct identification checks on all persons onsite at USACE property. Any person found onsite without proper identification or approval will be escorted offsite.

m. Applies to Powerplant Control Rooms only. A Little Rock District employee must always be present while a CSE is performing work inside the control room. CSEs will be required to sign-in to the control room daily.

2. Background Investigation Package Requirements

a. All CSEs are required to provide the following documents to the Little Rock District Security Office.

(1) SWL form 487 dated 2016, Contractor Required Information Form. Form must be complete and clearly legible. This form can be obtained through the COR or the Little Rock District Security Office.

(2) A clearly legible COLOR copy of the CSE’s REAL ID ACT compliant driver’s license or government issued identification card. Photo must be clearly visible. If a CSE does not have a REAL ID ACT compliant driver’s license or government issued identification card, he/she will be required to provide a clearly legible COLOR copy of his/her non-REAL ID ACT compliant driver’s license or government issued identification card AND a clearly legible his/her proof of citizenship document or proof of authorization to work in the United States. Acceptable documents are:

(a) E-Verify Case Verification Form

(b) U.S. Birth Certificate

(c) U.S. Passport

(d) U.S. Certificate of Citizenship-INS

(e) U.S. Certification of Naturalization

(f) FS-545, Certificate of Birth Abroad

(g) U.S. Certificate of Report of Birth

(h) U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad

(i) Workers’ Visa

(j) Permanent Resident Card

b. CSEs who (1) require issuance of a physical access key to federal property; (2) require unescorted physical access to Federal property or perform work or services on behalf of a Federal agency for a duration of longer than 6 consecutive months; (3) require access to government information systems and/or networks; or, (4) require issuance of a Common Access Card are also required to undergo a Tier 1 background investigation through the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The Little Rock District Security Office must initiate this investigation for each CSE before they are granted work authorization or site access. To initiate such investigation, the following documents are required in addition to the requirements specified above:

(1) OF 306- Declaration for Federal Employment Form. Form must be complete and clearly legible. This form can be obtained through the COR or the Little Rock District Security Office.

(2) Fingerprints: electronically or manually using the FD258 card. Contact the Little Rock District Security Office (501-324-7138) to coordinate fingerprinting.

Note. After all the required documents have been received, the Little Rock District Security Office requests the Tier 1 through the Army Personnel Security Investigation - Center of Excellence (PSI-COE). CSEs will receive emails from the PSI-COE and an online database called “E-QIP”. CSEs must complete and submit their electronic personnel form in E-QIP as soon as possible.

3. Background Investigation Package Transmission.

a. All methods must have a transmittal letter that contains the following information:

engenerrs

1) Contract Number and Title

2) Contracting Officer’s Representative name, office number, and cellular number

3) Prime Contractor contact information

b. If mailed- the investigation package will be transmitted in an opaque envelope.

Mailing Address:

USACE SWL

Attn: Security Office 700 West Capitol Ave (room 6410) P.O. Box 867 Little Rock, AR 72201

c. If faxed- transmittal letter must be the first document, and it must also state:

“Page(s) that contain PII follow”. Fax number: (501) 324-5471

d. If emailed- Documents must be password protected as they contain personally identifiable information. Passwords to documents must be sent in separate email. Email address: m4xslceswlcontracts@usace.army.mil

Note. Incomplete forms, illegible forms, etc., will be returned for correction and/ or completion and can delay the CSE from beginning work.

4. Background Investigation Disqualifying Factors.

a. Vetting that results in the discovery of any of the following derogatory information will result in an automatic denial:

(1) Being identified in the NCIC known or appropriately suspected terrorist (KST) file or TSDB report as known to be, or is suspected of being, a terrorist or belonging to an organization with known links to terrorism or support of terrorist activity;

(2) Being registered as a sex offender;

(3) Current arrest warrant, regardless of the offense or violation;

(4) Current bar from entry or access to a Federal installation or facility;

(5) Conviction of crimes encompassing sexual assault, armed robbery, rape, child molestation, production or possession of child pornography, trafficking in humans, or drug possession with intent to sell or distribute;

(6) Conviction for espionage, sabotage, sedition, treason, terrorism, or murder;

(7) Felony conviction within the last 10 years regardless of the offense or violation;

(8) Felony conviction for a firearms or explosives violation regardless of when the conviction occurred; or,

(9) Engaged in acts or activities designed to overthrow the U.S. Government by force.

b. Vetting that results in the discovery of other criminal arrest information that may present a threat to the good order, discipline, or health and safety of USACE will be reviewed by the Little Rock District Security Office and the adjudication authority is the Chief of Security and Law Enforcement. See Disqualifying Factors Table.

c. A waiver may be requested by a denied CSE. To submit a waiver, CSEs must obtain a certified copy of their complete criminal history to include all arrests and convictions, and submit a letter requesting the denial be waived. CSEs will submit letters through the PC security POC to the SWL-DSO. The SWL-DSO will review the letter and forward to the Deputy Commander for decision. The letter will be addressed to the Little Rock District Deputy Commander, must include all offenses, and an explanation why the conduct should not result in the denial of access.

Disqualifying Factors Table

CRIMINAL HISTORY/ CRIMINAL INFORMATION CHARGED* OR

CONVICTED

< 5 Yrs. < 10 Yrs. > 10 Yrs.

Known/suspected terrorist or belongs to known/suspected terrorist organization (verified through terrorist watch list)

DENY DENY DENY

Registered Sex Offender DENY DENY DENY Active wants or warrants DENY DENY DENY Barred from any Federal installation or facility DENY DENY DENY Espionage, sabotage, treason, or terrorism (not terroristic threats); or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Knowingly/willfully engaged in acts or activities to overthrow the U.S.

Government by force in any jurisdiction or any country; or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Sex crimes such as, but not limited to, rape, forcible sodomy, or sexual assault, or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense; Any sexual offense involving a minor or child, including child molestation, or child pornography;

or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Any type of identity fraud or inability to verify claimed identity DENY DENY DENY Crimes against a person such as, but not limited to, kidnapping, hostage taking, human trafficking, or human smuggling, or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense; hate crimes; child abuse involving serious bodily injury to a child or minor; mayhem or maiming

DENY DENY DENY

Importation, manufacture, distribution of, or possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Computer/cybercrimes such as improperly accessing (or introducing a virus or other contaminant) a computer, system, or network; modifying, damaging, using, disclosing, copying, or taking programs or data

DENY DENY DENY

Illegal Weapons charges, to include but not limited to, illegal owning or possessing; armed robbery or burglary; armed violent crimes

DENY DENY DENY

Crimes involving unlawful distribution, sale, use, possession, or manufacture of and explosive, explosive device, or firearm; or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Criminal homicide, murder, manslaughter, or negligent homicide DENY DENY DENY Any Felony Charge (except those specifically identified in table) DENY DENY ALLOW Any type of violent crime such as, but not limited to, assault and domestic abuse

DENY DENY ALLOW

Any type of threat or disruption to the public or disturbing the peace (terroristic threat, inciting a riot, etc.)

DENY DENY ALLOW

Any type of arson, vandalism, or willful destruction of property DENY DENY ALLOW Any type of extortion, bribery, or fraud to include “hot checks” DENY DENY ALLOW Any type of burglary, robbery, theft, larceny or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY ALLOW

Any type of possession or distribution of stolen property DENY DENY ALLOW Illegal possession or use of a controlled substance DENY ALLOW ALLOW Operation of a motor vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs in any jurisdiction (1 conviction)

ALLOW ALLOW ALLOW

3 or more offenses for any crime (excluding minor traffic violations) DENY DENY ALLOW

LEGEND/NOTES

DENY Individual(s) are not cleared to work on USACE property under any circumstance ALLOW Individuals MAY be cleared to work on USACE property pending final approval through SWL-

DSO.

Individual must be finished through legal processes of being charged with a crime and will be required to provide documentation if record suggests otherwise.

C.7 Personnel:

C.7.1 Contractor Quality Control Representative: The Contractor shall provide a Quality Control (QC) Representative and alternate who shall be responsible for the performance of all services. The Representative shall have the authority to make on-site decisions on the behalf of the Contractor on contract matters. The Representative shall be on-site when any Contract Services are being performed. The name of the Representative and Alternate, who shall act for the Contractor when the Contractor is absent, shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) within seven (7) days after contract award.

C.7.2 Park Hours: Tar Camp Park opens at 6:00 a.m. and closes at 10 p.m.

seven days a week throughout the year. Dam Site 5 Park is not gated and is open continuously.

C.7.3 Staffing:

C.7.3.1 Gate Attendant Services: N/A

C.7.3.2 Cleanup and Solid Waste Removal Services: N/A

C.7.3.3 Mowing and Trimming Services: Mowing and Trimming Services require three adult employees.

C.8 Work Schedule:

C.8.1 Gate Attendant Services: N/A

C.8.2 Cleanup and Solid Waste Removal Services: N/A

C.8.3 Mowing and Trimming Services: Services shall be performed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. when required. The Contractor shall develop a work schedule for work to be performed on work-days. The Contractor shall submit the work schedule to the COR for review and approval prior to beginning work. The Contractor’s schedule shall include all items of work required, locations, and the time/date of beginning and completion. The work schedule shall not be changed without the written approval of the COR.

A maximum of 24 Mowing's per option year shall be performed under this contract. During the Off-season (November 1st through February 28th) a minimum of 1 mowing will be performed per month. During Open Season(March 1st through October 31st) a minimum of 2 mowing's will be performed per month and extra mowing during these months will be as needed.

C.8.4 Park and Facility Closures: Occasional high water may inundate portions of Parks and Facilities covered by this contract or a Park may close for other reasons. The COR will notify the Contractor when Parks will close and when Parks will reopen and services may resume. During these periods, the Contractor will be paid only for actual services performed.

C.9 Communications: The…