Contiuation Pages and all attachments_25AUG23.pdf

Solicitation No.: 1232SA23Q0139

Continuation of RFQ 1232SA23Q0139 – This document consists of the following Sections:

SECTION DESCRIPTION

I CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

II LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

III CONTRACT CLAUSES and PROVISIONS

SECTION I – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

Title: NAL – Librarian / Invasive Species Program Support

1. Contract Points of Contact (POC):

a. The Contractor POC:

Address:

Email:

Phone:

b. The Government points of contact are as follows:

I. Contract Specialist (CS): Scott Ballweg

Address: USDA, ARS, AFM, APD, COB 10301 Baltimore Avenue; Beltsville, MD 20705

Email: Scott.ballweg@usda.gov Phone: 207-289-2830

II. Technical Point of Contact (TPOC): TBD Address: USDA, ARS, NAL

10301 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705 Email:

Phone:

III. Contracting Officer (CO): James Velez

Address: USDA, ARS, AFM, APD, COB 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705

Email: James.Velez@usda.gov Phone: 202-720-8020

2. NAICS for this procurement is:

519290 –Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services – Size Standard 1,000 employees.

3. Background:

The National Agricultural Library (NAL) is one of five national libraries with a Congressional mandate to serve the citizens of the United States. NAL also acts as the central research library for the U.S.

Department of Agriculture (USDA). The National Agricultural Library’s Information Products Division (IPD) develops web-based resources to provide public access to agricultural research and information.

NAL’s National Invasive Species Information Center maintains and manages InvasivespeciesInfo.gov.

The Web site provides communication and outreach services for the National Invasive Species Council in support of Executive Order 13112 and as required by the National Invasive Species Management Plan.

4. Brief Description of Services:

Assist with Web site development through conducting online research and subject knowledge expertise of invasive species. Update Web site content as requested by the Invasive Species Website Coordinator for the development of new content and/or maintenance of existing Web site content. Provide support for the ongoing migration project converting the current live static site to Drupal. Updating site content will include reviewing/reorganizing site information during the Drupal migration project, suggesting new and relevant material; deleting outdated or irrelevant resources; researching and resolving technical issues, such as broken links and/or redirect issues, and other web-based projects as assigned.

Research invasive species-related information and Web-based resources for the development of new species profiles. Species profiles collect highly relevant and authoritative Web-based resources related to biology, identification, invasive qualities, management controls, prevention measures, economic harm to the environment and humans, and distribution maps. It is expected that new profiles will match the format and content of the site’s existing site species profiles. The quality of the species profiles will be based on the reputable, relevant, and authoritative choices made.

5. Type of Contract: The Government awards a single, firm-fixed-price, purchase order (PO) contract subject to FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures).

6. Commercial Services: The services specified in this contract/order have been determined to be commercial. Subject to FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items).

7. Pricing:

CLIN Description Hourly Rate Price (200

HOURS)

0001 Base Year Librarian / Invasive Species Program

Support Services IAW SOW

1001 Option Year One $ $ 2001 Option Year Two $ $ Total: $

8. Period of Performance:

Base Year: 9/1/2023 through 8/31/2024 Option Period One: 9/1/2024 through 8/31/2025 Option Period Two: 9/1/2025 through 8/31/2026

9. Place of Performance: Virtual/Remote

10. Contracting Officer: The Contracting Officer (CO) has the overall responsibility for the administration of this contract. The CO alone, without delegation, is authorized to take actions on behalf of the Government to amend, modify or deviate from the contract terms, conditions, requirements, specifications, details and/or delivery schedules; issue task orders against the contract; make final decisions on disputed deductions from contract payments for nonperformance, or unsatisfactory performance; terminate the contract for convenience or default; and issue final decisions regarding contract questions or matters under dispute.

11. Invoices: To invoice, a vendor must first enroll in the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) by visiting https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/index.htm. Once enrolled, all invoices must be submitted electronically through IPP. The IPP is a government-wide secure web-based payment information service offered free of charge to government agencies and their suppliers by the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Management Service (FMS).

Effective May 6, 2013, payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

“Payment Request” means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts.

The IPP website address is https://www.ipp.gov.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. Contractor assistance with enrollment, UserIDs and Passwords can be obtained by contacting the IPP Helpdesk via email at IPP Customer Support Desk at 1-866-973-3131 or IPPCustomerSupport@fms.treas.gov. For all other IPP issues, please contact: National Finance Center’s Controller Operations Division (COD) Helpdesk at 1-877-243-3072 or COD.HELP@usda.gov

In accordance with the requirements of the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, all payments under this order will be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT). The Contractor shall provide financial institution information to the Finance Office designated above in accordance with FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management.

Benefits of registering with IPP include the ability for your company to create invoices directly from a contract award and submit them electronically, as well as:

E-mail notification when invoice(s) are paid; Online payment history; Remittance download.

12. Non-Excepted Activity: Work under this contract has been determined NOT TO BE an Excepted Activity in the absence of an appropriation or CR. Activities under this contract do not support the preservation and protection of life and property and do not support law enforcement, health, and safety functions. In the event of shutdown, you will be notified by the cognizant contracting officer (CO) of the Government status and directed to suspend performance/stop work under this contract. For details on the procedures, see Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.242-14, Suspension of Work or FAR Clause 52.242-15, Stop Work Order, as included in this contract.

13. LEGAL HOLIDAYS

(a) The Federal Government observes the following days as holidays.

New Year’s Day January 1st

Martin Luther King’s Birthday Third Monday in January

Presidents’ Day Third Monday in February

Memorial Day Last Monday in May

Juneteenth June 19th

Independence Day July 4th

Labor Day First Monday in September

Columbus Day Second Monday in October

Veterans’ Day November 11th

Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Day December 25th

If the date falls on a Saturday, the Government holiday is the preceding Friday. If the date falls on a Sunday, the Government holiday is the following Monday.

(b) In addition to the days designated above as holidays, the Government may observe additional days in accordance with 5 USC 6103.

(End)

SECTION II: LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Attachment One – Statement of Work, dated: 8/10/2023.

Attachment Two – (fill in and return) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial

Products and Commercial Services.

Attachment Three – (fill in and return) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021).

Attachment Four - Wage Determination 2015-4281, Rev date: 6/30/2023.

SECTION III - CONTRACT CLAUSES and PROVISIONS

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 these addresses:

FAR: https://www.acquisition.gov AGAR: https://www.acquisition.gov/agar

Clause Title Date

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE AUG 2020

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS DEC 2014

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS DEC 2022

52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS JUN 2013

(End of Clause)

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—

Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (JUN 2023) IV The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

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

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

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

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

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) ( 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

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

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

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

(1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

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

(3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

(4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L.

109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

(5) [Reserved].

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

(7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L.

111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

_X_ (8) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

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

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

(10) [Reserved].

(11) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

(12) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

(13) [Reserved]

(14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644).

(ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

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

(ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

(16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

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

(ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

(iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

(iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9.

(v) Alternate IV (SEP 2021) of 52.219-9.

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

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

(19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 637s).

(20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

(21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 657f).

(22) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (MAR 2023)( 15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

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

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

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

(25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

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

_X_ (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O.11755).

__ (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (DEC 2022) (E.O.13126).

_X_ (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

_X_ (30) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O.11246).

(ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

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

(ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.

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

(ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-36.

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

(34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

_X_ (35) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

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

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

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

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

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

(39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners

(JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

(40) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

(ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.

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

(ii) Alternate I (Jun2014) of 52.223-14.

(42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020) ( 42 U.S.C. 8259b).

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

(ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

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

13513).

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

(46) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun2016) (E.O. 13693).

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

(ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

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

(ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225-1.

(49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (DEC 2022) ( 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501- 4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

(ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

(iii) Alternate II (DEC 2022) of 52.225-3.

(iv) Alternate III (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

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

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

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

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

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

(54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov2007) ( 42 U.S.C. 5150).

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

(56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

(57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

_X_ (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT2018) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

(59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

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

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

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

(63) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) ( 46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

(ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.

(iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) of 52.247-64.

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

x (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter67).

(2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) ( 29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) ( 29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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

(5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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

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

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

(9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) ( 42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph

(d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(v) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L.

117-328).

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

(vii) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

(viii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2015) (E.O.11246).

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

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

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

(xii) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

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

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

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

(xv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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

(xvii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (E.O. 12989).

(xviii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022).

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

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

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

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

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

(xxiii) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) ( 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232-40.

(xxiv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) ( 46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

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

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52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 15 days from contract completion date.

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52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

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

(b) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 36 months.

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A. Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulations (AGAR) Clauses.

AGAR 452.237-75. Restrictions against Disclosure. (FEB 1988).

(a) The Contractor agrees, in the performance of this contract, to keep all information contained in source documents or other media furnished by the Government in the strictest confidence. The Contractor also agrees not to publish or otherwise divulge such information in whole or in part in any manner or form, or to authorize or permit others to do so, taking such reasonable measures as are necessary to restrict access to such information while in the Contractor's possession, to those employees needing such information to perform the work provided herein, i.e., on a “need to know” basis. The Contractor agrees to immediately notify in writing, the Contracting Officer, named herein, in the event that the Contractor determines or has reason to suspect a breach of this requirement.

(b) The Contractor agrees not to disclose any information concerning the work under this contract to any persons or individual unless prior written approval is obtained from the Contracting Officer. The Contractor agrees to insert the substance of this clause in any consultant agreement or subcontract hereunder.

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AGAR 452.211-73. Attachments to Statement of Work/Specifications. (FEB 1988) The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in attachment one is hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

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AGAR 452.246-70. Inspection and Acceptance. (FEB 1988).

(a) The Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s duly authorized representative will inspect and accept the supplies and/or services to be provided under this contract.

(b) Inspection and acceptance will be performed at: Virtually.

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452.204-70, Modification for Contract Closeout (DEVIATION JUL 2022) “Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) according to FAR part 13, If unobligated funds in the amount of $1000 or less remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer (CO) shall issue a unilateral modification for de-obligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification but will not be required to provide a signature. The CO shall immediately proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

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

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452.211-72 – Statement of Work/Specifications (Feb 1988) The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Performance Work Statement (PWS)/Statement of Work (SOW)/Specifications referenced.

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452.246-70 – Inspection and Acceptance (Feb 1988)

(a) The Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's duly authorized representative will inspect and accept the supplies and/or services to be provided under this contract.

(b) Inspection and acceptance will be performed at: Virtually.

PROVISIONS

(End of Clause) 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 address:

FAR | Acquisition.GOV

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FAR

Provision

Title Date

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services MAR 2023

52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2021

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

Factor 1: Technical Capability The vendor shall provide a description of the technical approach that will be used for this project in no more than two pages. The vendor should demonstrate an understanding of the work to be performed as it relates to the SOW, and the ability to perform the work under the contract. The technical approach should adequately address all aspects of the work. (1 separate PDF titled: Company Name, 1232SA23Q0139, Technical Approach)

Factor 2: Past Performance For Past Performance, vendors are required to provide a short description of one recent (within the last three years) past or current contracts performed, not to exceed one page, that are like this requirement in terms of size, scope and type of work performed. (1 separate PDF titled: Company Name, 1232SA23Q0139 PP)

Factor 3: Price For Price, a written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

Only the required minimum amount of information is requested to provide for proper evaluation. Efforts should be made to keep quotes as brief as possible, concentrating on substantive information essential for a proper evaluation. All information submitted shall be current as of the month this Request for Quote (RFQ) was issued and shall be specific and complete. The documents should be in a format compatible with a PC and capable of being viewed using commonly available software such as Microsoft Office or Adobe Reader.

SECTION III: Instructions to Offerors and Evaluation Criteria for Award

General information In awarding the proposed contract, The United States Department of Agriculture, (USDA) will select the contractor who presents the overall best value to the Government, considering the Offeror’s resume and then evaluate pricing.

Quote Submission Instructions The vendor shall submit quotes via email to Scott.Ballweg@usda.gov and with a subject line of “Quote:

1232SA23Q0139”, for receipt no later than 08/29/2023 at 9:00AM ET. Only those quotes received by this date and time will be considered for award. Quotes shall be good for a period of 60 calendar days from the date specified in the RFQ for quote submission.

Responses must include the following items:

Cover Page/Pricing Schedule (NTE one page): The cover page shall include the company name, point of contact, address, telephone number, e-mail address, RFQ number, and vendor UEI number. Additionally, a signed acknowledgement of amendments (applicable only if any amendments are issued against this solicitation). The cover page should contain your hourly rate for the base year as well as each option years.

Resume (NTE two pages): Resume should adequately demonstrate your qualifications, education, and experience to support the work in the SOW. Include professional experience, education and honors and awards, and list professional references with phone numbers and email addresses.

Provisions: Please complete and return Attachment 2 (52.212-3, DEC 2022) and Attachment 3 (52.204-24, NOV 2021)

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options. (JUL 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).

(End of Provision)

Attachment 1. Solicitation No.: 1232SA23Q0139

Statement of Work (SOW)

Librarian / Invasive Species Program Support

August 10, 2023

DRAFT COPY -NOT FINALIZED

I. Project: Invasive Species Program Support – U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library, Information Products Division, National Invasive Species Information Center

A. Period of Performance

1. Start date: Period of performance will be 12 months from the time of award; target start date September 1-

15th, 2023. Part-time - hours determined by contract amount and schedule, approximately ~15 hours per month or 200 total hours over a 12-month period (base year, plus 2 option years).

2. This requirement is for the Librarian / Invasive Species Program Support for the National Invasive Species

Information Center

B. Background Information and Objectives

1. The National Agricultural Library (NAL) is one of five (5) national libraries with a Congressional mandate to serve the citizens of the United States. NAL also acts as the central research library for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The National Agricultural Library’s Information Products Division (IPD) develops web-based resources to provide public access to agricultural research and information.

2. NAL’s National Invasive Species Information Center maintains and manages InvasivespeciesInfo.gov. The

Web site provides communication and outreach services for the National Invasive Species Council in support of Executive Order 13112 and as required by the National Invasive Species Management Plan.

3. The website aims to serve as a gateway for international, federal, state, and local government as well as private web-based resources relevant to invasive species. It provides links to more than 8,000 unique, relevant, and credible web-based resources.

II. Specific Services to be Performed

A. General Requirements

1. The contractor will perform the work described in this statement of work (SOW), without direct supervision.

The contractor must have extensive experience researching Web-based information and extensive knowledge of invasive species, as well as expertise in editing web-based content using the Drupal content management system.

2. The contractor must have a Master of Library Science degree and a minimum of 5 years of post-graduate field experience. The contractor should be able to work both collaboratively and independently. The contractor will be familiar with the issues and information related to invasive species, including experience with searching scientific research. The contractor will have demonstrated ability in handling the selection of resources of a sensitive and controversial nature relating to invasive species, as well as excellent customer service skills.

3. The contractor should be familiar with library databases such as AGRICOLA and how to create persistent preformatted, automatic queries on specific subjects to deliver “on-the-fly” search results (canned subject https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/ https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/executive-order-13112 Scott.Ballweg Cross-Out

Scott.Ballweg Text Box searches) from NAL’s catalog and AGRICOLA index.

4. The contractor should be familiar with web-based technical tools to assist in enhancing and creating automatically generated content from other sources for redistribution from NISIC’s Web site. An example of technology enhancement is using and creating Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds.

B. Specific Requirements

The contractor shall:

1. Be responsible for obtaining their own Internet connection (at their expense).

2. The contractor is required to complete all security training as assigned for government contractors by assigned due dates.

3. Assist with Web site development through conducting online research and subject knowledge expertise of invasive species. Update Web site content as requested by the Invasive Species Website Coordinator for the development of new content and/or maintenance of existing Web site content. Provide support for the ongoing migration project converting the current live static site to Drupal. Updating site content will include reviewing/reorganizing site information during the Drupal migration project, suggesting new and relevant material; deleting outdated or irrelevant resources; researching and resolving technical issues, such as broken links and/or redirect issues, and other web-based projects as assigned.

4. Research invasive species-related information and Web-based resources for the development of new species profiles. Species profiles collect highly relevant and authoritative Web-based resources related to biology, identification, invasive qualities, management controls, prevention measures, economic harm to the environment and humans, and distribution maps. It is expected that new profiles will match the format and content of the site’s existing site species profiles. The quality of the species profiles will be based on the reputable, relevant, and authoritative choices made.

5. Research and make recommendations for technical enhancements to improve the efficiency and maintenance of the Web site, or to offer new services which would enhance the delivery of information to customers. This can include Webmaster tools and services, JavaScript features, RSS feeds, and other utilities.

6. Assist as needed in responding to patron’s reference requests about invasive species from Web site patrons

(students, professionals, and the public), through online research of NISIC’s Web site and other credible invasive species sources as needed.

7. Obtaining all agency credentialing and security requirements needed IAW FAR Part 52.204-9 is an expense of the contractor.

C. Deliverables

All of the tasks above will be ongoing throughout the timeline of this contract. Specific requirements with specified deadlines will be communicated to the Contractor through the Government Technical Point of Contact

(GTPOC).

The contractor shall:

1. Use NAL’s designated link checker to maintain a high level of site quality and accuracy by fixing technical issues such as broken or redirected links.

Deliverable: Approximately 1,000 links (broken and/or redirects) are expected to be resolved during the contract period.

2. Review and update Drupal resources for accuracy and consistency. Tag resources using pre-defined taxonomies to organize content by terms and categories and assist in creating and editing additional pages/resources as needed in Drupal with relevant, credible, and timely resources. Add new resources for emerging issues and publications.

Deliverable: Approximately 200 resources are expected to be updated or created during the contract period.

3. Create new Species Profiles as described above using the existing Web site format, as assigned. Review and update existing Species Profiles for consistency and appropriate relevant content.

Deliverable: Approximately 10 new profiles are expected to be completed during the contract period.

4. The contractor must have the skills and ability to research and respond to a wide range of requests for information (reference questions) from a diverse audience, including federal and state staff, researchers, teachers, students, and the public.

Deliverable: Respond to reference requests as assigned within 5 business days.

III. Government Responsibilities

Specifically, the government shall:

1. NAL will supply a government-issued laptop with the required software. NAL will provide access to NAL’s servers and drives to access email and web servers via the VPN to update web content, and other systems resources as needed for required work.

2. Provide information about the government and contractor requirements as they are known to the National

Invasive Species Information Center Coordinator / Web Manager, serving as the project manager.

3. Provide guidance on procedures, review of work, and other technical assistance as needed.

4. Technical Point of Contact (TPOC): TBD after award

IV. Administration

The contractor will deliver the following items (can be combined):

1. A brief monthly summary describing tasks performed under the terms of the contract to the NISIC

Coordinator / Web Manager.

2. A monthly invoice for hours submitted to the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

As prescribed in 12.301(b)(2), insert the following provision:

Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Dec 2022)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

"Covered telecommunications equipment or services" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

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 eligible under the WOSB Program.

Forced or indentured child labor means all work or service—

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

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).

Manufactured end product means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except—

(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/12.301#FAR_12_301 https://www.sam.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-25#FAR_52_204_25 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/part-127 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/section-127.300 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title6-section395&num=0&edition=prelim http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title6-section395&num=0&edition=prelim Scott.Ballweg Typewritten Text

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(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

Place of manufacture means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

Predecessor means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

Reasonable inquiry has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Restricted business operations means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate—

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are…