RFQ 1240BK22Q0119 Chemult Janitorial.pdf

Solicitation Number: 1240BK22Q0119

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

(ii) This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-04.

(iv) This procurement is set aside for Small Business. The NAICS code is 561720 and the Small Business Size Standard is 19.5 million.

(v) Schedule of Items/Price Schedule

Item Supplies/Services

Qty Unit of Issue

Unit Price Total Price

Base Year, award to April 30, 2023 0001 Monthly Service 9 MO $ $ 0001AA Twice per Year Service, August and

December

2 EA $ $

Total Base Year

Item Supplies/Services Qty Unit of

Unit Price Total Price

Option Year 1, May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024

0001 Monthly Service 12 MO $ $ 0001AA Twice per Year Service, May and

November

2 EA $ $

Total Option Year 1

Unit Price Total Price

Option Year 2, May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025

November

2 EA $ $

Total Option Year 2

Item Supplies/Services Qty Unit of Issue

Unit Price Total Price

Option Year 3, May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026

November

2 EA $ $

Total Option Year 3

Unit Price Total Price

Option Year 4, May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027

November

2 EA $ $

Total Option Year 4

Total of Base Year and all Option Years

Schedule Notes:

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

(vi) Description of Requirement (including a list of any attachments)

The scope of this contract to secure janitorial services for Government Offices on the U.S. Forest Administrative site, Chemult Ranger District, in compliance with the terms, specifications, conditions, and provisions contained herein. The contractor shall provide all management, tools, equipment, and labor necessary to accomplish janitorial services necessary to present an overall appearance of cleanliness.

It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that the necessary hours that it will take to meet the performance standards specified are built into their pricing.

The Contractor will be required to maintain a quality control program to ensure that the requirements of this contract are met. This program shall be created to identify and correct deficiencies in the quality of services before performance becomes unacceptable.

The Contractor shall obtain necessary licenses and insurance needed to perform this contract

The regular cleaning services shall be performed at frequencies determined by the Government. The quantity of office furniture or utilization of floor space is subject to change during the contract period.

Janitorial services are required in two buildings located at the Chemult Ranger District in Chemult, OR:

Chemult Administrative Office is a two-story structure with 6 entrances. There are 5 restrooms at the Administrative Office. The building area is estimated at 8,000 square feet and is occupied year-round.

Chemult Exercise Room is a one-story structure with 2 entrances. There is 1 restroom and 1 shower. Cleaning is required in the restrooms and shower only. This area is an estimated 100 square feet and is occupied year-round. Removal of all trash in trash containers is required for the full building.

Guidlines

The Contractor shall ensure that the building presents an overall appearance of cleanliness. The Contractor shall provide sufficient supplies, materials, and equipment to adequately maintain the premises at an acceptable level of cleaning that is consistent with comparable industry standards for this type of contract. The following guidelines describe what is considered to be the normal industry quality and performance standards for this type of contract.

The following guidelines are for reference only and final results will be the determining factor for the success or failure of this contract. The definition of clean is to remove dirt, water streaks, gum, grease, tar, or any other extraneous matter from all surfaces or objects in order to present an overall appearance of cleanliness.

1. Glass/mirror surfaces and coverings shall be clean and free of obvious dirt, dust, streaks, and smudges.

2. Furniture and all surfaces less than 70 inches high shall be free of obvious dust and dirt. Items on desks or other work areas are not to be disturbed.

3. All carpets shall be clean and free of dust, dirt, debris and obvious spots and stains.

Carpet spotting shall be accomplished as needed. All exposed carpet shall be shampooed twice a year with a one-week notification prior to starting. A bonnet type shampoo cleaner, hot water extraction or other acceptable method of carpet cleaning shall be used as needed to accomplish performance standards.

4. Resilient flooring shall be maintained at a high level of luster, free of all types of marks.

5. All other flooring shall be free of dirt, debris and foreign material and maintain a high level of luster (buffing, stripping, and waxing are included in the cost of this contract).

6. Drinking fountains shall be cleaned and free of watermarks and other debris or encrustation. Drinking fountains shall be maintained at a high level of sanitation.

7. All trash shall be collected from the administrative office building and Conference Room and will be removed to the designated on-site location.

8. Restrooms shall be cleaned and disinfected to maintain fixtures at a high level of shine and cleanliness.

9. Floors shall be sanitized and maintained to ensure that there is not a buildup of dirt, debris, or bacteria. Partitions and walls shall be free of obvious dirt, graffiti, dust, or other extraneous matter. Paper products shall be replenished as needed to always maintain an adequate supply.

10. Food service, break areas and hallways shall be cleaned.

11. Railings, risers, ledges, grills, and other surrounding areas shall be free of obvious dirt, dust, stains, debris, and other extraneous matter.

12. Venetian blinds shall have cords and both sides of blind slats free of obvious dust, dirt grime and water spots.

13. Walls and high cleaning surfaces above 70 inches shall be free of obvious dust, cobwebs, or any other extraneous matter (interior only).

14. All other space not specifically mentioned and covered by this contract shall be free of obvious dirt, debris, dust, and present an overall appearance of cleanliness.

15. Window and glass (include interior windows in reception area, lunchroom, hallways, and exterior entrance door glass) shall be clean, free of obvious dirt, grime, streaks, cloudiness, and water spots. Surrounding areas shall be free of standing water, drips, or watermarks.

16. All Interior/Exterior windows shall be cleaned twice a year (May/November), with a one-week notification prior to starting, except the Reception Area shall follow monthly service.

17. All entranceways (7) into the offices shall be kept clean including the ceiling over the doorways and the inside the cement wall.

18. All other space not specifically mentioned and covered by this contract shall be free of obvious dirt, debris, dust, and present an overall appearance of cleanliness.

Cleaning Schedule

Workdays and Hours: When required, cleaning shall commence Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday after the hours of 4:30 p.m. and to be completed by 6:00 a.m. the next day. No work shall be performed between 6:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on normal Federal workdays. The Contractor may work on weekends and Federal holidays without restrictions to hours provided advance arrangement with the COR is made.

Monthly Services

The following services shall be performed three times a week (Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday) year- round for all buildings:

a. Sweep or vacuum entire floor, stairs, and rugs.

b. Wet mop all non-carpeted areas.

c. Empty all waste containers.

d. Empty all recycle containers.

e. Perform a thorough cleaning of all restrooms in the Administrative Office and

Exercise Building. Disinfecting all toilets, sinks, countertops, floors, and mirrors assuring that all surfaces are clean and sanitized. Check and replace deodorizer in urinals as needed.

f. Refill toilet paper, hand towel and soap dispensers, always keeping them at least half full.

g. Clean sink, floor, tables, microwave, and countertops of coffee room. (Administrative

Office)

h. Clean exterior entranceways, sweep main walkways, remove cobwebs from light fixtures/doorways and remove litter.

i. Clean stainless steel drinking fountains. (Administrative Office and Exercise Building)

j. Clean and disinfect receptionist area including front desk counter and furniture. Clean inside of first floor windows and both sides of glass doors in reception area and foyer.

Clean glass windows and doors in the Workout Room.

k. Clean conference tables in the Administrative Office. Clean around papers and items left behind on conference tables. Stack the chairs on conference tables once clean, so floor can be thoroughly clean or vacuumed.

l. Wash handrails to remove accumulated grime.

The following services shall be performed weekly (Saturday):

a. Garbage can at entrance emptied

b. Bathroom cleaned to contract specifications

c. Bathroom supplies restocked

The following service shall be performed monthly (last Saturday of the month):

a. Spot clean carpets, including stairway landings.

b. Perform a thorough cleaning of the shower facility in the Exercise rooms.

Disinfect the shower, bathroom fixtures and floor.

c. Clean fingerprint marks and other spots from doors, interior windows, restroom stalls, walls, and hallways.

d. Dust all furniture surfaces including desks, tables, file cabinets, windowsills, telephone counters, ledges, bookshelves, and chairs. Pick up phones, file baskets, and calculators to dust underneath them. Do not manipulate stacks of paperwork.

e. Remove accumulated dust and cobwebs from the walls and light fixtures.

f. Dust walls, woodwork, high ledges, and light fixtures ensuring that cobwebs are removed from corners, light fixtures and window casings and doorways.

g. Wipe and clean mop floorboards, doorframes, and windowsills.

Twice per Year Services

The following services shall be performed twice per year: August and December of the

Base Year and May and November of the Option Years.

a. Vacuum all offices with hose crevice tool around electrical cords, telephone cables, computer tables, and in corners to remove lint, dust, and other debris, which has not been removed through routine dusting.

b. Light fixtures, air supply and return ducts in hallways, restrooms and offices shall be vacuumed and washed.

c. Outside of all windows shall be cleaned.

d. Carpet shampooing and deep stain removal.

Government Furnished Property

The Government will furnish secure areas for storage of Contractor-furnished materials, which shall be stored for a maximum of two weeks. The Contractor shall maintain such storage areas to the same standards as similar areas occupied by the Government. The Government will also furnish the following:

a. Floor mats for exterior entrances and doorways.

b. Dumpsters for both trash and recyclable materials

c. Exterior lighting in compliance with EPA standards

Attachments

Wage Determination for Klamath County, OR 2015-5581 Rev. 19

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

Period of Performance: From estimated date of award, August 2022 to April 30, 2027

Location: Chemult Ranger District, 110500 Highway 97 N, Chemult, OR 97731

(viii) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (Provision) Addenda to provision 52.212-1:

Addenda to paragraph (b) Submission of Offers:

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

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

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

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

ii) Technical Capability – Provide a list of equipment and key personnel (with qualifications) that will be used to complete this project.

b) Price Proposal – Include the following: 1) Include the completed price schedule contained in Section (v) of this solicitation, and 2) Acknowledge any amendments issued on sam.gov for this solicitation by completing and signing the posted SF-30.

c) Representations and Certifications – Fill in the check boxes for provisions 52.204-24 and 52.212-3 found in Section (xiv) of this solicitation and include a copy with your offer.

2) Submit offer by email to chad.schmele@usda.gov so that it is delivered into this inbox by the due date and time. Emails should contain 3 separate attachments (Technical Proposal, Price Proposal, and Representations and Certifications) in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Be aware that large attachments may increase the time required to deliver an email. It is the offerors responsibility to confirm receipt of the offer from chad.schmele@usda.gov.

https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

3) Address questions about this solicitation to Chad Schmele, CO at chad.schmele@usda.gov.

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

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible 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:

Price Technical Capability

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced.

Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of 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 or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(x) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) (Provision)

(xi) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021)

Addenda to 52.212-4:

Replace paragraph (r) of clause 52.212-4 with the following as specified in

DEVIATION 2017-1 (AUG 2017):

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 41 U.S.C 4712 and 10 U.S.C 2409 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(xii) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2022) (DEVIATION JUL 2020)

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

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805note)).

(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:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ☐ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (June 2020), with

Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

☐ (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).

☒ (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. 6101note).

☐ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

(Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

☐ (10) [Reserved].

☐ (11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C.657a).

☐ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Sep 2021) 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 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and

(3)).

☐ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2021) (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 (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C.637s) [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

☐ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or ☐ By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

☐ (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 (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

☒ (22) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Sep 2021) (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 (Sep 2021) (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 (Sep 2021) (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) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

☒ (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

☒ (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2022)

(DEVIATION JUL 2020) (E.O.13126).

☒ (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

☒ (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).

☒ (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. chapter78 and E.O. 13627).

☐ (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Nov 2021). (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 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 (Jun 2014) 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.

☒ (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 (Jun 2016) (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) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

☐ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (Nov 2021) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 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), Pub.

L. 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 (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

☐ (iii) (ii) Alternate II (Jan 2021) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) of 52.225-3.

☐ (iv) (iii) Alternate III (Jan 2021) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) of 52.225-3.

☐ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Oct 2019) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

☒ (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. 2302 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 (Nov 2007) (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.2307(f)).

☐ (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.2307(f)).

☒ (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct

2018) (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).

☐ (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:

Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ☒ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☒ (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).

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C.5341 or 5 332.

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

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits

WG-2 $15.94/hour

☐ (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) (29 U.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.

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(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) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (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.

(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2015) (E.O.11246).

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

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29

U.S.C.793).

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

(xi) 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.

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

(xiii) (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).

(xiv) 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).

(xv) 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).

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Nov 2021) (E.O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026

(Jan 2022).

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

13706).

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

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

(xx) 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. 2302 Note).

(xxi) 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.

(xxii) 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.

(xiii) Additional Requirements/Terms and Conditions:

Clauses:

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)

52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (SEP 2013)

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses begin with 52) https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR clauses begin with 452) Deviations to clauses may be viewed at:

https://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/FARClassDeviations.htm

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR __4___) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

452.204-70 Modification for Contract Closeout (OCT 2021) Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) according to FAR 13:

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

(b) If unobligated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the CO 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 CO may also request a Release of Claims be completed by the contractor, although not required for contract and orders using SAP procedures.) 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.

452.204-71 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Employees (Oct 2021)

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

(b) Should the results of the PIV process require the exclusion of a contractor's employee;

the Contracting Officer will notify the contractor in writing.

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

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

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

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

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

Post Award Conference A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled within 10 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held virtually or at the Chemult Ranger District.

Key Personnel

(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel:

(b) During the first ninety (90) days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by paragraph (c) below. After the initial 90-day period, the Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraph (c) to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

(c) The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor within 15 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions. The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel.

Provisions:

52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020)

52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (MAY 2012)

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

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

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses begin with 52) Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR clauses begin with 452) Deviations to provisions may be viewed at:

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 4) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

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(xiv) Representations and Certifications (complete and return with your offer)

VENDOR NAME: _____________________________________________

VENDOR DUNS or UEIN: _____________________________________

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products or Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It ☐ will, ☐ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—

It ☐ does, ☐ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained:

Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained:

Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the…