Part 12 Combined Synopsis_Solicitation_1240BE27Q0010.pdf

(2) 2027 Mountain Snowmobiles, for Hebgen Lake Ranger District.

Solicitation Number 1240BE27Q0010

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

Solicitation No. 1240BE27Q0010 is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ).

The Government is requesting quotations for a two-season lease of two new 2027 mountain snowmobiles for the Hebgen Lake Ranger District. As part of the lease quotation, offerors shall provide a separate end-of-lease purchase price for the snowmobiles.

The Government may lease the snowmobiles through the end of the lease term, purchase the snowmobiles at the end of the lease term, or return the snowmobiles to the contractor. The Government is not obligated to purchase the snowmobiles.

The purchase price shall be provided with the lease quotation but shall not be included in the lease price and shall not create an obligation for the Government to purchase the snowmobiles.

This procurement is set aside for Small Business the NAICS code is 336999 All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing the Small Business Size Standard 1,000 employees Product Service Code is 2340 All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the government.

All responsible small-business sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered by the Government.

Statement of Requirement

The Government requires two new 2027 mountain snowmobiles for use by the Hebgen Lake Ranger District.

The snowmobiles will be used in mountainous terrain and shall meet or exceed the salient characteristics stated in this solicitation.

Vendor Information

Vendor Name: ___________________________________________

UEI: _________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________

Point of Contact: _______________________________________

Telephone Number: ______________________________________

Email Address: _________________________________________

Pricing Schedule

CLIN 0001—Two-Season Lease

Item Supplies/Services Qty Unit of

Issue Unit Price Total Price

Two-season lease of two new 2027 mountain snowmobiles, including delivery, warranty coverage, replacement provisions, mileage allowance, and all other requirements stated in this solicitation

TWO EACH $ $

The total price for CLIN 0001 shall include all costs associated with providing and leasing the two snowmobiles for both seasonal operating periods.

Separate End-of-Lease Purchase Price

The offeror shall provide a separate price at which the Government may purchase the snowmobiles at the end of the lease term.

Description Price Per Snowmobile Total Price for Two Snowmobiles

End-of-lease purchase price

The purchase price shall be provided with the lease quotation but shall not be included in the lease price and shall not create an obligation for the Government to purchase the snowmobiles.

The offeror shall provide the following information:

Date through which the purchase price will remain valid: __________________

Purchase-option exercise deadline: __________________

Amount or percentage of lease payments credited toward purchase, if any: __________________

Additional purchase, transfer, administrative, or documentation fees:

Yes / No If yes, identify each fee and amount: ______________________________

Excess-mileage charges if the Government purchases the snowmobiles:

Apply / Do not apply

Unless otherwise stated in the quotation, the end-of-lease purchase price shall include title transfer and all costs necessary to transfer ownership of the snowmobiles to the Government.

Original snowmobile purchase price shall be included in the lease quote.

Lease Period

The lease shall consist of the following two seasonal operating periods:

• First season: December 1, 2026, through April 15, 2027; and

• Second season: December 1, 2027, through April 15, 2028.

The lease price shall include the snowmobiles for both seasonal operating periods.

The Government shall not be responsible for lease charges during periods outside the stated lease periods unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the Contracting Officer.

Lease Requirements

The price for CLIN 0001 shall include all costs associated with furnishing, delivering, leasing, maintaining warranty coverage for, and retrieving the two snowmobiles.

The lease price shall include:

1. Two new 2027 mountain snowmobiles meeting all requirements in this solicitation;

2. Delivery to the Hebgen Lake Ranger District;

3. A two-year manufacturer’s warranty, or equivalent warranty coverage acceptable to the

Government;

4. Warranty service and repairs in accordance with the applicable warranty;

5. Replacement of a snowmobile with a comparable snowmobile at no additional cost to the

Government when the snowmobile is unavailable because of maintenance or repair for more than one business day;

6. All transportation, delivery, preparation, setup, and related charges;

7. The mileage allowance stated in this solicitation;

8. Retrieval and transportation of the snowmobiles by the contractor if the Government does not purchase them at the end of the lease term; and

9. All other costs necessary to fulfill the lease requirements.

Warranty

Each snowmobile shall be provided with a full two-year manufacturer’s warranty, or equivalent warranty coverage acceptable to the Government.

The warranty shall begin upon delivery and acceptance unless the manufacturer’s written warranty provides an earlier or more favorable commencement date.

The warranty shall cover defects in materials and workmanship in accordance with the manufacturer’s written warranty terms.

Normal-wear and routine-maintenance items may be excluded from warranty coverage. For this requirement, those items include:

Drive belts;

Spark plugs; and Hyfax or track sliders.

The exclusions above shall not apply when the failure is attributable to a defect in materials or workmanship or is otherwise covered by the manufacturer’s written warranty.

The contractor shall provide or coordinate warranty service in accordance with the applicable manufacturer’s warranty.

The offeror shall provide a copy of the applicable warranty or a written description of the proposed warranty coverage with its quotation.

Replacement Snowmobile

If a snowmobile is unavailable because of maintenance or repair for more than one business day, the contractor shall provide a comparable replacement snowmobile at no additional cost to the Government.

The replacement snowmobile shall:

Be operational and suitable for the Government’s intended use;

Be comparable in capability to the snowmobile being repaired; and Be provided for the period necessary to complete the repair or maintenance.

The contractor shall coordinate delivery and pickup of any replacement snowmobile with the Contracting Officer or designated Government point of contact.

Damage, Maintenance, and Ordinary Wear

The Government shall be responsible for damage caused by misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, or other non-warranty causes.

The Government shall not be responsible for ordinary wear and tear resulting from normal operation and proper use of the snowmobiles.

The contractor shall notify the Government of any proposed charge for non-warranty damage and shall provide an itemized estimate before performing chargeable repairs.

The contractor shall not perform chargeable repairs without Government approval, except when immediate action is reasonably necessary to prevent additional damage.

The contractor shall not charge the Government for repairs or replacement resulting from a covered warranty defect.

Routine maintenance required during the lease period shall be performed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and the terms of the contractor’s quotation.

The contractor shall be responsible for routine maintenance required during the lease periods, except for consumable or normal-wear items specifically identified in this solicitation or the resulting contract. The contractor shall identify any proposed charge to the Government before incurring the charge.

Mileage The lease shall include an allowance of 5,000 total miles per snowmobile for the two seasonal operating periods.

The contractor shall state the additional-mileage charge below:

Excess-mileage charge: $________ per mile per snowmobile

Mileage shall be calculated separately for each snowmobile unless the contractor clearly proposes another method and the Government accepts that method.

The contractor shall record the mileage of each snowmobile at delivery and at the end of the lease term.

If the Government purchases the snowmobiles at the end of the lease term, the contractor shall state whether excess-mileage charges continue to apply:

Excess-mileage charges upon purchase:

☐ Apply ☐ Do not apply

If excess-mileage charges apply, the contractor shall identify how those charges will be calculated and invoiced.

End-of-Lease Purchase Price

The Government may, at its discretion, purchase the two snowmobiles at the end of the lease term for the end-of-lease purchase price provided in the contractor’s quotation.

The Government may exercise the purchase decision by providing written notice to the contractor by the purchase-option exercise deadline stated in the contractor’s quotation.

The Government is not obligated to exercise the purchase option or otherwise purchase the snowmobiles.

If the Government purchases the snowmobiles:

1. The purchase price shall be the firm price stated in the contractor’s quotation;

2. The purchase price shall be separate from the lease price;

3. The purchase price shall include title transfer and all other costs necessary to transfer ownership unless specifically identified otherwise in the quotation;

4. The contractor shall provide all documents reasonably necessary to transfer ownership;

5. Any applicable excess-mileage charges shall be handled as stated in the contractor’s quotation;

6. Any credit for lease payments shall be handled as stated in the contractor’s quotation; and

7. The Government shall receive any remaining warranty coverage available under the manufacturer’s written warranty, subject to the terms and exclusions of that warranty.

The Government shall not be required to purchase the snowmobiles merely because it entered into the lease.

Return and Pickup if Snowmobiles Are Not Purchased

If the Government does not exercise the purchase option, the contractor shall retrieve the snowmobiles from the Hebgen Lake Ranger District at no additional cost to the Government.

The contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with pickup and return transportation, including:

• Scheduling;

• Labor;

• Loading;

• Transportation;

• Insurance; and

• Any other related charges.

Pickup shall occur within 10 calendar days after the end of the lease term unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the Contracting Officer.

The contractor shall coordinate the pickup date and time with the Contracting Officer or designated Government point of contact.

The Government shall make the snowmobiles reasonably available for pickup and shall return them subject to ordinary wear and tear and the terms of the resulting contract.

The contractor shall not charge the Government a pickup, retrieval, transportation, or return fee if the Government does not purchase the snowmobiles.

Salient Characteristics

Each snowmobile shall be new and shall meet, at a minimum, the following requirements:

• Model year: 2027;

• Configuration: Mountain snowmobile;

• Engine displacement: Minimum 850 cc;

• Engine type: Two-stroke;

• Track length: Minimum 153 inches and maximum 155 inches;

• Track lug height: Minimum 2.5 inches;

• Electric start;

• Reverse; and

• Factory-installed ice scratchers.

The offeror shall identify the manufacturer, make, model, and proposed configuration.

Manufacturer: __________________________________________

Make and model: ________________________________________

Engine displacement: ___________________________________

Track length: __________________________________________

Track lug height: _______________________________________

The offeror shall identify any exceptions or deviations from the stated requirements

Delivery

The snowmobiles shall be delivered to:

Hebgen Lake Ranger District 330 Gallatin Road Also referenced as 331 U.S. Highway 191 West Yellowstone, Montana 59758 The contractor shall coordinate delivery with the Contracting Officer or designated Government point of contact before shipment.

The snowmobiles shall be delivered in new, operational condition and ready for normal use.

Delivery shall include, as applicable:

• Keys;

• Owner’s manuals;

• Maintenance information;

• Warranty documentation;

• Manufacturer documentation; and

• Standard equipment necessary for operation.

Requested delivery date: On or before December 1, 2026.

If the offeror cannot meet the requested delivery date, the offeror shall state its proposed delivery date:

Proposed delivery date: _________________________________

Government Purchase Decision

The Government may, at the end of the lease term:

1. Return the snowmobiles to the contractor; or

2. Purchase the snowmobiles at the separately stated end-of-lease purchase price.

The Government shall provide written notice of its decision in accordance with the purchase-option exercise deadline stated in the contractor’s quotation or the resulting contract.

The Government’s decision not to purchase the snowmobiles shall not result in any additional charge for pickup or return transportation.

The purchase price shall be provided with the lease quotation but shall not be included in the lease price and shall not create an obligation for the Government to purchase the snowmobiles.

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

52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity - Separately Priced Line Item (Mar 1989)

52.245-2 Government Property

AGAR Clauses

AGAR 452.203-70 Unenforceable Supplier Terms (MAY 2026)

AGAR 452.204–70 Modification for Contract Closeout (Apr 2026)

AGAR 452.236-70 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Sep 2026)

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 Assessment—Conformance with Salient Characteristics The Government will assess each quotation to determine whether the proposed snowmobiles conform to the minimum salient characteristics and other requirements identified in the Statement of Requirements.

The offeror is responsible for ensuring that its quotation clearly demonstrates the proposed snowmobiles’ conformance with each requirement. The Government will evaluate the information submitted with the quotation and will not assume conformance where the quotation lacks sufficient supporting information.

Each offeror shall provide the following information for the proposed snowmobiles:

Manufacturer;

Make and model;

Model year;

Engine displacement;

Engine type;

Track length;

Track lug height;

Confirmation of electric start;

Confirmation of reverse;

Confirmation of factory-installed ice scratchers;

Warranty terms and duration;

Proposed delivery date; and Identification of any exceptions, deviations, substitutions, or limitations.

The offeror shall provide manufacturer specifications, product literature, technical data sheets, or other documentation sufficient to demonstrate conformance with the requirements. The Government may request clarification if the information submitted is incomplete or ambiguous.

Price:

The offeror shall provide pricing as requested in the Schedule of Items on page 2 of this Request for Quote. Failure to propose pricing for all individual line items may result in a quotation being excluded from further consideration. The offeror’s quotation will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.204, to determine if it is fair and reasonable.

The Government may consider the separate end-of-lease purchase price as part of its overall value assessment; however, it will not be included in the lease CLIN price and will not create an obligation for the Government to purchase the snowmobiles

Past Performance:

The Government may utilize any references provided by the Contractor, along with information available from past contracts/orders with the USDA and any information found using sources such as Federal Government sources or the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to determine if the Contractor has acceptable or neutral Past Performance. Past Performance will be evaluated using the following rating system:

• Acceptable: The contractor shows a demonstrated ability to meet contract requirements in prior or current contracts, including quality of work, timeliness, cost control, business relations, and adherence to contract terms.

• Neutral: Offeror does not have a past performance record.

• Unacceptable: The contractor has a documented history of failing to meet contract requirements, including poor quality, missed deadlines, cost overruns, lack of responsiveness, or unethical behavior.

Evaluation Method:

All quotations will be evaluated to identify the quote presenting the most advantageous solution based on the stated evaluation criteria.

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 November 10th 2026 at 3pm Quotes shall be submitted via email to matthew.stephens@usda.gov and are due no later than November 10th at 3:00 PM Pacific Time.

mailto:matthew.stephens@usda.gov

Questions Questions shall be submitted via email to matthew.stephens@usda.gov and are due no later than November 5th at 12:00 PM Pacific Time. This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends (November 10th). 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) ☐ 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) mailto:matthew.stephens@usda.gov

Other Applicable FAR Provisions

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (Nov 2025)

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

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

52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022)