Part 12 Combined Synopsis_Solicitation_1240BE26Q0119.pdf

Purchase and installation of one 4,000-gallon water tender Solicitation Number 1240BE26Q0119

Description -

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

Solicitation No. 1240BE26Q0119 is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the purchase and installation of one 4,000-gallon water tender unit in a quick-change configuration for the Deschutes National Forest.

This procurement is set aside for Small Business the NAICS code is 336212 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 employees Product Service Code is K023. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the government.

Statement of Requirement - 4,000-Gallon Water Tender Unit

The Government requires the purchase and installation of one 4,000-gallon water tender unit on an existing Forest Service truck chassis that has been configured for quick-change operation.

Vendor Name: __________________________________Vendor UEI:___________________

Item Supplies/Services Qty Unit of

Issue Unit Price Total Price

4000 Gallon Water Tank purchase and install a 4000-gallon water tender unit on the existing FS truck chassis that has been configured for quick change

ONE EACH

The price for CLIN 0001 shall include all materials, labor, installation, testing, incidental items, and all other costs necessary to provide a complete and operational water tender unit.

If the contractor's facility is located more than 200 road miles from the Government's designated pickup/delivery location, the contractor shall include all transportation costs necessary to transport the Government-furnished vehicle to and from the contractor's facility.

Description of Requirement The purpose of this acquisition is to purchase and install one 4,000-gallon water tender unit on the existing Forest Service truck chassis identified below:

Vehicle: 2021 Kenworth T880

VIN: 1NKZX4EX8MJ460912

The existing vehicle has been configured for quick-change operation and can be configured with a dump bed, fifth-wheel hitch, or water tender unit.

The completed water tender system shall be compatible with the existing quick-change configuration.

The contractor shall provide a complete and operational system, including the tank, mounting system, pump, hydraulic system, plumbing, spray system, controls, lighting, and all other components necessary to meet the requirements of this solicitation.

GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Government will furnish the identified Forest Service vehicle to the contractor for purposes of installation and modification.

Government-Furnished Vehicle:

- 2021 Kenworth T880

- VIN: 1NKZX4EX8MJ460912

The contractor shall safeguard the Government-furnished vehicle while it is in the contractor's possession and shall return the vehicle to the Government in the same general condition in which it was received, except for authorized modifications and normal wear associated with the performance of the contract.

The contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer of any damage, loss, or other condition affecting the Government-furnished vehicle.

Description of Requirement (including a list of any attachments)

Salient Characteristics

• TANK: 4000 Gallon 6V-15 Vision Tank, Modified Trapezoid

• TANK DIMENSIONS: Tank Model: 6V-15; Length: 15 Feet; Width: 102 Inches; Height: 66

Inches

• TANK BAFFLES: (2) Baffles Curved and Fitted, Welded Inside and Out 100%, 3/16"

ASTM A36 Mild Steel

• TANK HEADS: Curved and Fitted, Welded Inside and Out 100%, 3/16" ASTM A36 Mild

Steel

• TANK LADDER: Rear Mount Ladder with Anti-Slip Rungs

• TANK FENDERS: 12 Gauge Steel Welded to Tank

• TANK MANWAY: 25" Round Manway Center of Tank, Hinged Non-Sealing Lid

• TANK BELLYPLATE: 3/16" ASTM A36 Full-Length of Tank 60" Width; 100% Full

Penetration Welds; All Tanks 3,000 Gallons Plus

• TANK SUBFRAME: Heavy Duty 1/4" U-Shaped Cradle Runners Full Length of Tank

• TANK HYD FILL: 2-1/2" SCH40 Black Pipe P/S Rear Tank, Swinging Spout to Manway with Airgap, Male Camlock

• TANK MOUNTING: Solid Heavy-Duty Angle 6-Point Mounting Brackets, Front Tank

Guides, 3/4" Grade 8 Hardware, Front Springs o Removable Stands for Removal and Storage

• TANK SKIRTBOARD: Vulcanized Rubber Wear Pads

• EXTERIOR FINISH: Sandblasted and Primed

• PAINT: Metallic Gray – Paint Code# 917120

• LIGHTS: Standard DOT LED Lights with Universal Adapter Harness

• SIGHT GAUGE: 5/8" Clear Flexible PVC Tubing with Brass Hardware, Front and Rear D/S

• WATER PUMP: 4x3 M3ZRMS Cast Iron with Mechanical Seal o 75 Gallons per minute @ 65 PSI

• PUMP DRIVE: Hydraulic Drive 31 Series with Hydraulic Lines Run Through Tank

• HYDRAULIC LINES: SCH80 Pipe, Low Pressure and High-Pressure Lines Through Tank

• HYDRAULIC TANK: Hydraulic Reservoir Mounted Rear Deck

• REAR SPRAY: (2) AV1100 Air-to-Close Spray Valves with BC2399 Adjustable Fan

Nozzles

• SIDE SPRAY: (2) AV1100 Air-to-Close Spray Valve with BC2179 Duckbill Side Nozzle on

90-Degree Elbow

• CONTROL CONSOLE: Control Console to Independently Operate Each Spray Valve

• AIRLINE: 100' of 1/4" Airline Supplied Loose

• JET VALVE: 1-1/2" Brass Ball Valve Off Manifold on Drive Side for Manual Discharge

• PLUMBING: SCH40 Black Pipe with Groove Style Couplings/Fittings

• REAR DECK: Pre-Plumbed Drop on Tank Kit. Rear Sprays, Water Pump & Hydraulic

Motor are Pre-Plumbed onto Tank.

• TANK WARRANTY: Standard 5-Year Limited Tank Construction Warranty

• PLUMBING WARRANTY: Standard 1-Year Limited Plumbing Warranty

QUICK-CHANGE CONFIGURATION

The completed water tender system shall be configured so that one experienced operator can change the truck configuration between the water tender, dump bed, and fifth-wheel configuration, or reverse the process, using minimal tools and completing the change in 30 minutes or less.

The contractor shall demonstrate this capability during Government inspection and acceptance.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE AND PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The contractor shall complete all work, including installation, testing, inspection, and return of the Government-furnished vehicle to the Government, within 182 calendar days after the date of contract award.

The place of performance will be the contractor's shop or other contractor-controlled facility approved by the Government.

If the contractor's facility is located less than or equal to 200 road miles from the Government's designated pickup/delivery location, the Government will pick up and return the vehicle.

If the contractor's facility is located more than 200 road miles from the Government's designated pickup/delivery location, the contractor shall include all transportation costs necessary to transport the Government-furnished vehicle to and from the contractor's facility in the quoted price.

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Upon completion of the work, the Government will inspect the water tender unit and installation for compliance with the solicitation, salient characteristics, applicable safety requirements, and workmanship requirements. The contractor shall demonstrate operation of the water pump, spray valves, controls, hydraulic system, fill system, and other installed components.

The contractor shall also demonstrate that the water tender can be removed from and installed onto the truck in the quick-change configuration by one experienced operator using minimal tools within 30 minutes or less.

The contractor shall correct any deficiencies identified by the Government before final acceptance.

Final acceptance will occur following successful completion of Government inspection and testing and correction of any identified deficiencies.

WARRANTY AND DOCUMENTATION

The contractor shall provide all applicable manufacturer warranties, warranty certificates, operating manuals, maintenance information, and parts information to the Government at the time of acceptance.

The tank shall be provided with a standard 5-year limited tank construction warranty.

The plumbing shall be provided with a standard 1-year limited plumbing warranty.

Attachments:

The following attachments are incorporated into this solicitation:

1240BE26Q0119 - Salient Characteristics

1240BE26Q0119– SOO

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Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and United States Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses and Provisions The clauses and provisions contained herein are applicable to any order awarded as a result of this solicitation. The terms and conditions set forth herein supersede all other terms and conditions.

Acceptance of the order in accordance with (IAW) FAR 12.201-1(b)(2) constitutes acceptance of all terms and conditions contained herein.

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

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998 This solicitation 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 the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025) ☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.212-4 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.222-50 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Sep 2025) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Sep 2025) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.240-91 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

The following clauses are applicable if checked:

☐ 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020) with Alternate I (Nov 2021) of 52.203-6 ☐ 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) ☒ 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel Jan 2011

☒ 52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.204-91 Contractor identification (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Sep 2025) ☐ 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Sep 2025) ☒ 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Sep 2025) ☐ 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Mar 2020).

☐ 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate III (Nov 2025) of 52.219-9.

☐ Alternate IV (Nov 2025) of 52.219-9

☐ 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.219-16 Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) ☒ 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35 ☒ 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36 ☐ 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010 ☒ 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) ☒ 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) ☒ 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) ☐ 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (May 2014) ☐ 52.222-51 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) ☐ 52.222-53 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) ☒ 52.222-90 – Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Apr 2026)

☐ 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008)

☐ Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 ☐ 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.223-12 Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services ☐ 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017)

☐ Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3 ☒ 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1 ☐ 52.225-3 Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate II (Nov 2025) of 52.225-3.

☐ Alternate III (Nov 2025) of 52.225-3.

☐ Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3

☐ 52.225-5 Trade Agreements (Nov 2023) ☐ 52.225-19 Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a Diplomatic or Consular Mission outside the United States (May 2020) ☐ 52.225-26 Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) ☐ 52.226-4 Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) ☐ 52.226-5 Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Aug 2025) ☐ 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements ☐ 52.232-29 Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) ☐ 52.232-30 Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) ☒ 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Oct 2018) ☐ 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) ☐ 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) ☐ 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991) ☐ 52.240-92 Security Requirements (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (No 2025) ☐ 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Apr 2023) of 52.247-64.

☐ Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64

Other Applicable Clauses

52.245-2 Government Property 52.204+13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (Oct 2018)

AGAR Clauses

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(End of Clause)

452.204–70 Modification for Contract Closeout (Nov 2025)

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

(b) Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing SAP: if unliquidated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer shall issue a bilateral modification for deobligation.

The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and will be required to provide a signature.

(The Contracting Officer may also request a “Contractor Release of Claims” be completed by the contractor, although not required for contracts and orders using SAP.) If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the Contracting Officer within 60 days, the Contracting Officer shall release the modification as unilateral and proceed with contract close-out upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(c) Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing anything other than cost reimbursement, if unliquidated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer shall issue a bilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and a ‘‘Contractor Release of Claims’’ and will be required to provide a signature on both forms. If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the Contracting Officer within 120 days, the Contracting Officer shall release the modification as unilateral and proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(End of Clause)

Solicitation Information

Award Type

It is anticipated that a firm-fixed-price contract will be awarded as a result of this solicitation.

The Government intends to make one award from this solicitation.

The Government intends to award CLIN 0001 for the complete requirement described in this solicitation.

Evaluation and Basis for Award

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, is not applicable to this solicitation.

In lieu of FAR 52.212-2, quotations will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203 and the evaluation criteria stated below.

The Government intends to make award to the responsible offeror whose quotation conforms to the solicitation requirements and is most advantageous to the Government.

Technical Acceptability

The Government will evaluate each quotation to determine whether the proposed water tender unit and installation meet or exceed all requirements and salient characteristics identified in this solicitation and attachments.

The technical evaluation will consider:

1. Compliance with the stated salient characteristics.

2. Ability to complete all work within the required 182-calendar-day period.

3. Ability to provide the required quick-change configuration.

4. Ability to demonstrate the required 30-minute or less changeover capability.

5. Identification and explanation of any exceptions, deviations, substitutions, or proposed alternatives.

The offeror shall provide sufficient information for the Government to determine whether the proposed product meets the requirements of this solicitation.

PAST PERFORMANCE

The Past Performance evaluation will be accomplished by reviewing aspects of an Offeror's recent and relevant Past Performance, as it directly relates to the services being procured under this solicitation, and as defined in Addendum to FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

(A) Past Performance information described herein is required on the offeror and all subcontractors, teaming partners, and/or joint venture partners proposed to perform on the proposed effort.

(B) Relevant Past Performance. The offeror shall include documentation regarding their relevant past performance as it directly relates to the services being procured under this solicitation.

The offeror SHALL NOT go back any farther than 3 years for the submitted data. The past performance data shall document a successful history of past contract performance. Past Performance seeks to affirm an Offeror’s ability to conform to contract requirements, timeliness, quality of workmanship, business practices such as cost and schedule control, and customer satisfaction.

(C) In conducting the Past Performance evaluation, the Government reserves the right to use both the information provided in the offeror’s Past Performance submission and information obtained from other sources, such as the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) or similar systems, The Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) at https://www.cpars.gov, and commercial sources. Offerors are reminded that both independent data and data provided by offerors in their offers may be used by the Government to evaluate offeror past performance. However, the burden of providing thorough, complete, and current past performance information as requested in this paragraph remains with the offerors.

The overall past performance evaluation is a subjective decision based on the whole of all data received. In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance.

Submission Requirements. The offeror shall provide documentation outlining the offeror’s past performance on contracts, as a prime or subcontractor, of the same or similar in nature, size, and complexity to the services being procured under this solicitation. For each past performance project listed, provide the associated contract number, project title, total contract value, period of performance, location, your contract role (indicate prime or subcontractor), and at least one contact (reference) name and phone number, and email address.

Price

The offeror shall provide a firm-fixed price for CLIN 0001.

The quoted price shall include all costs necessary to furnish and install a complete and operational 4,000-gallon water tender unit, including materials, labor, installation, testing, transportation when applicable, and all incidental costs.

Basis for Award

The Government intends to make award to the offeror responsible whose quotation:

1. Meets or exceeds the technical requirements of the solicitation;

2. Is determined to have a fair and reasonable price; and

The Government may make award to other than the lowest-priced offeror if the lowest-priced quotation does not meet the solicitation's technical requirements.

The Government intends to make award without discussions.

Other Information - Include any other information as needed for the solicitation.

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998 This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

Add any items at FAR 52.212-1 not already stated and any other applicable instructions such as page limits, font size, document type required for submission (PDF, Excel). Remember to keep things simple under simplified acquisitions. In most cases there is no need for explicit instructions for page limits, font size, volumes, etc. This should be limited to more complex acquisitions. Some examples of what would be routinely used for simplified acquisitions are:

FAR 52.212-1 is amended as follows:

Period for acceptance of offers.

The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

Quotes are due by September 29th 2026 at 3pm Quotes shall be submitted via email to matthew.stephens@usda.gov and are due no later than September 29th at 3:00 PM Pacific Time.

The quotation shall include, at a minimum:

1. Completed pricing for CLIN 0001;

2. Vendor name and UEI;

3. Manufacturer and model of the proposed water tender unit;

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52 mailto:matthew.stephens@usda.gov

4. Technical documentation demonstrating compliance with the salient characteristics

5. Responses to listed criteria;

5. Confirmation of the ability to complete the work within 182 calendar days;

6. Identification of any exceptions or deviations from the solicitation;

7. Transportation costs, if applicable;

Questions Questions shall be submitted via email to matthew.stephens@usda.gov and are due no later than September25th at 12:00 PM Pacific Time. This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends (September 29th). Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017) 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations - Representation (Sep 2025) 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Sep 2025) 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Nov 2025)

The following provisions are applicable if checked:

☐ 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Sep 2024) ☒ 52.204-7 System for Award Management—Registration (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) to 52.204-7 ☐ 52.204-90 Offeror Identification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.207-6 Solicitation of Offers from Small Business Concerns and Small Business Teaming Arrangements or Joint Ventures (Multiple-Award Contracts) (Aug 2024) ☐ 52.209-12 Certification Regarding Tax Matters (Oct 2025) ☐ 52.219-2 Equal Low Bids (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products (Feb 2021) ☐ 52.222-48 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment–Certification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards for Certain Services-Certification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-56 Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan (Oct 2020) mailto:matthew.stephens@usda.gov

☐ 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification (May 2008) ☐ 52.225-4 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.225-6 Trade Agreements-Certificate (Feb 2021) ☐ 52.226-3 Disaster or Emergency Area Representation (Nov 2007) ☐ 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation (Jul 2025)

Other Applicable FAR Provisions

52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (OCT 2022)

(a)

(1) The Offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (b) of this provision, is a domestic end product and that each domestic end product listed in paragraph (c) of this provision contains a critical component.

(2) The Offeror shall list as foreign end products those end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products. For those foreign end products that do not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the Offeror shall also indicate whether these foreign end products exceed 55 percent domestic content, except for those that are COTS items. If the percentage of the domestic content is unknown, select “no”.

(3) The Offeror shall separately list the line item numbers of domestic end products that contain a critical component (see FAR 25.105).

(4) The terms “commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,” “critical component,” "domestic end product," "end product," and "foreign end product" are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Supplies."

(b) Foreign End Products:

Line Item No. Country of origin Exceeds 55% domestic content (yes/no)

(b)[List as necessary]

(c) Domestic end products containing a critical component:

Line Item No. ___

[List as necessary]

(d) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of part 25 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(End of provision)

AGAR Provisions

452.203-70 Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Certification (Dec 2025)

(a) By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies that:

3. It is compliant with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws and the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(End of Provision)

NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Ombudsman Program

The USDA is committed to issuing solicitations and awarding contracts in a fair and prompt manner.

The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to address protest issues within the agency, providing an alternative to costly and time-consuming litigation. Operating independently, OPAP offers relief comparable to that granted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns through USDA’s internal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process before pursuing external forums such as the GAO.

Concerns may be addressed informally or through a formal agency protest filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman.

Informal Forum with the Ombudsman

1. Initial Point of Contact: Interested parties who believe a specific USDA procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer.

2. Escalation: If the Contracting Officer is unable to address their concerns, interested parties are encouraged to contact the USDA Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process, the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Utilization of the informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a formal protest with the agency or other forums.

3. Required Information: To ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office, Contracting Officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable).

Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman

1. Effort to Resolve: Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open and frank discussions.

2. Independent Review: If the protester’s concerns remain unresolved, an Independent Review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest with either the Contracting Officer or, alternatively, with the Ombudsman under the OPAP program. Contract awards or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless justified in writing for urgent and compelling reasons or determined in writing to be in the best interest of the Government.

3. Resolution Timeline: The agency’s goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from the date of filing.

4. Required Information: Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.104(a)(3).

Failure to submit the required information may result in a delay or dismissal of the protest.

5. Timeliness: Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR 33.104.

6. Submission: Formal protests under the OPAP program should be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer.

Election of Forum. By initiating a protest with the USDA, the protester agrees not to pursue the same matter with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or any other external forum while the agency protest is pending. If a protest is filed externally, the agency protest will be dismissed.

mailto:SPE.inquiry@usda.gov