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This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for wildlife tree and downed wood creation services in the Siuslaw National Forest, specifically in the Hebo Ranger District. The solicitation seeks a contractor to perform tree topping and tree falling services to create wildlife habitat structures, with a total quantity of 895 trees to be treated: 408 snag trees (16-24" diameter) to be topped with 0-4 live limbs retained, 412 live trees (16-24" diameter) to be topped with at least 20 live limbs retained, and 75 trees to be felled. The period of performance is from August 6, 2025, to March 30, 2026, with work to be conducted in the EP, Schooner, Cedar Lake, and Little Crazy Thins areas.

The RFQ is set aside for small businesses in the NAICS code 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), with a size standard of $11.5 million. Contractors must provide their own tools, equipment, labor, and safety procedures, and will be required to document and GPS-tag each treated tree. The solicitation emphasizes environmental considerations, including restrictions around threatened species like the Red tree vole and seasonal limitations related to Northern Spotted Owl and Marbled Murrelet breeding seasons. Quotes are due by July 11, 2025, at 1700 PT, with the contract to be awarded by the USDA Forest Service Northwest region.

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1240BK25Q0054

1. REQUEST NO.

5a. ISSUED BY

NAME

a. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON

OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG.1

RATING

6. DELIVERY BY (Date)

7. DELIVERY

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

PAGE OF PAGES

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL: (No collect calls)

TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

8. TO:

b. COMPANY

e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

06/24/2025 1149998

1 25

1220 SW 3RD AVE

STE 310

PORTLAND OR 97204-2829

USDA-FS CSA NORTHWEST 1

03/30/2026

USDA FOREST SERVICE

SIUSLAW NATIONAL FOREST

3200 SW JEFFERSON WAY

CORVALLIS

OR 97331

458 212-6064JARED MACHGAN

07/11/2025 1700 PT

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)X

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

Period of Performance: 08/06/2025 to 03/30/2026

Saw Topping - Tree Top (Snags) 16-24” dbh;

retain 0-4 live limbs; girdle height 40-50’

Saw Topping - Tree Top (Live) about 16-24” dbh;

retain at least 20 live limbs; topping height about 50-65’

Tree Falling - 10-24” dbh. Services

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

a. NAME OF QUOTER

AREA CODE

NUMBER

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

b. TELEPHONE are are not attached

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition not usable

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

408 EA

412 EA

75 EA

Solicitation Number: 1240BK25Q0054

(v) Schedule of Items/Price Schedule

Offers due: 07/18/2025 1700 PT

Issued by: USDA-FS CSA NORTHWEST 1 1220 SW 3RD AVE

STE 310

PORTLAND OR 97204-2829

Project Description: _____ Wildlife Tree and Down Wood Creation_

Project Locations: Siuslaw National Forest, Hebo Ranger District, EP, Schooner, Cedar Lake and Little Crazy Thins

Period of Performance: August 6th-March 30th the following year

Item Supplies/Services Qty Unit of Issue

Unit Price

Total Price

0001 Saw Topping - Tree Top (Snags) 16-24” dbh; retain 0-4 live limbs;

girdle height 40-50’

408 Per tree $ $

0002 Saw Topping - Tree Top (Live) about 16-24” dbh; retain at least 20 live limbs; topping height about 50-65’

412 Per Tree $ $

0003 Tree Falling - 10-24” dbh. Services 75 Per Tree $ $

TOTAL $ $

OFFER:

Offeror Name Offered by (Name, Title, Phone):

Date: Authorized Signature:

Vendor Name SAM UEI:

(vi) Description of Requirement

1.0 SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Description of Work

1.1.1 The purpose of this project is to create structures suitable for use by cavity nesting wildlife or to provide down woody material for wildlife or fish habitat improvements.

Standing trees will be treated in a variety of methods to create live and dead wildlife trees or snags, or by creating coarse or large woody material by falling standing trees.

1.1.2 The Contractor shall, considering given resource objectives for the work unit, develop a plan of operation to accomplish objectives, organize, and direct all the equipment and personnel needed to fully accomplish the work. The Contractor shall furnish all technical expertise, labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies and incidentals necessary, except those designated as Government furnished, to complete the work required.

1.1.3 Contractor shall select trees according to contract specifications.

1.1.4 The Contractor may use a choice of tools (chainsaw, auger, or other hand tools) unless otherwise specified.

1.1.5 Documentation and digital mapping using approved software shall be submitted to COR for inspection and approval.

1.1.6 Slash treatments are required on all methods if slash exceeds specifications (5.17).

1.1.7 Each required task will list specifics including treatment heights, DBH ranges, live limb retention or removal, and/or combinations of treatments, and specific required documentation.

1.2 Location of Work

1.2.1 All work shall occur within the boundaries of the Siuslaw National Forest. Project area boundaries may not be physically identified on the ground. Maps and photocopies of aerial photos of project areas will be provided by the Government. Electronic maps will be provided when available. Samples of project area maps for known sites will be available upon request.

1.3 Accessibility

1.3.1 Standard access is defined as (1) passable with a 2-wheel drive vehicle although a 4-wheel drive may sometimes be required, or (2) foot travel to the project area boundary is less than ¼ mile. The cost of standard access is to be included in the unit price.

1.3.2 If standard access to a project area becomes inaccessible due to snow, fallen trees, slide, or washout, and foot travel is more than ¼ mile to the project area boundary. Any cost associated with walk-in mileage shall be included in the per unit price.

1.3.3 Motor vehicles shall not operate off existing spur roads.

1.3.4 No vehicle shall by-pass any officially blocked road (barriers, locked gates, posted signs, rock/log/dirt, etc.) without approval of the Contracting Officer.

1.3.5 Some roads shown on aerial photos and project maps may not be accessible by vehicle.

All roads may not appear on Government provided maps. The Government assumes no obligation to do special maintenance to keep roads open. Some project area(s) may require access through locked gates. Contractor shall work with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to secure keys required for access through locked gates or when additional arrangements are required.

1.3.7 Locked gates restricting access will be noted on the project maps. Keys to locked Government gates will be issued to the Contractor via a property transfer signed by the Contractor along with a road access permit (if applicable).

1.4 Schedule

1.4.1 Before field work commences, the Contractor shall provide the COR a schedule detailing key milestones. At a minimum, the milestones shall include when work will begin in each project area, field work completion for each project area, and expected completion date. The Contractor shall keep the COR informed of changes to key milestones.

1.5 Safety

1.5.1 A general safety plan shall be developed by the Contractor, which complies with or exceeds OSHA standards. It shall describe safety procedures for crew safety.

Emergency numbers and communications shall be described in the plan. The plan shall be provided to the COR before any work begins. This plan shall be presented and reviewed by all crew members before work begins and be available to all crews at all sites during work periods. The plan shall also be available to the Government for inspection at any time.

1.5.2 In addition to the general Safety Plan, the Contractor shall have a site-specific Communication/Safety/Emergency Plan. The site-specific plan shall be a document giving location of operations, name and phone number of individuals to call in case of an emergency, phone number of nearest fire department, travel route(s) to project location(s), nearest hospital, and fire rescue and ambulance (EMS). If gate keys are needed, this document shall also include where they can be obtained. This plan shall be presented and reviewed by all crew members and be available to all crews at all sites during work periods. The plan shall also be available to the Government for inspection at any time.

1.5.3 Each individual climber operating in the performance of this contract shall have final say as to the safety of each tree scheduled for climbing.

1.5.4 The Contractor shall be in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules, Chapter 437, Division 7, applicable tree climbing requirements. All State safety laws (OSHA) and safe climbing practices shall be followed. There shall be a minimum crew of two (2) with climbing capabilities who shall be in visible or audible signal distance with one another during all tree climbing activities.

1.5.5 Potential safety hazards:

a. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of, or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor. This list shall not be deemed to be all inclusive. The Contractor shall bear the sole responsibility for taking all appropriate actions necessary to prevent accidents and injuries to individuals at the worksite.

b. The following checked activities have been identified by the Government as potential safety hazards.

[X] Tree falling.

[X] Fall hazard from work heights exceeding six feet.

[X] Tree climbing and/or tower climbing.

[X] Fire hazards.

[X] Hazardous materials handling.

[X] Crossing streams-footing, fast water [X] Carrying heavy loads over steep ground [X] Other: uneven ground conditions

1.6 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)

1.6.1 The Contracting Officer will issue a delegation letter identifying the COR, which will state the responsibilities and limitations of the COR. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract, perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance, maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract, issue written interpretations of technical requirements, monitor Contractor's performance, notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies, coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting contract.

1.7 Government Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

1.7.1 The Contractor’s operations will be inspected by the COR for compliance of contract specifications and safety requirements once the documentation has been submitted. The Contractor shall provide a safe working environment for the Government. The COR will field inspect randomly, selecting a minimum sample of 10 percent of treated areas for each task order. A visual inspection will be performed on all documentation. The Government may inspect each task as completed, increase the number of quality control inspections, or decrease the number of quality control inspections if deemed appropriate.

Each task order may include special inspection criteria, and tolerances for errors.

1.8 Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive Species

1.8.1 The Government may direct the Contractor to stop all operations in the event that listed or proposed threatened or endangered plants or animals protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, or Federal candidate (Category 1 and 2), sensitive or state listed species, are present in or adjacent to the project area.

If the contractor is following timing restrictions, then a full stop order due to endangered species during work periods will not be necessary.

We do have a sensitive species, the Red tree vole, which has a temporary stop. This tree vole stoppage is only temporary until Forest Service personnel can go out and assess the tree and surrounding area.

2.0 SECTION 2 - DEFINITIONS

2.1 Canopy gap - An area in a stand where trees are spaced such that a small opening exists in the overstory. An example of a canopy gap is a brush patch or a small wetland area within a stand.

2.2 Corridor - A linear opening in a thinned stand that is used to access treatment sites.

2.3 Co-dominate - Trees whose height and diameter is equal to the tallest, healthiest trees in the project area. Generally they are the tallest trees in the stand that form the canopy.

2.3 DBH - Diameter of the tree at breast height, measured at a point 4-1/2 feet above ground level measured from the uphill side of the tree.

2.4 Epicormic branches – branches developed on the bole of a tree from a dormant bud newly exposed to light and air. Characteristics of epicormic branches include fan shaped branch clusters; the angle of insertion normally tangential to the main stem; the bark texture is often smooth and light gray similar to the bark of a young Douglas-fir tree often associated with dead or dying branches; and they have a smaller relative diameter than adjacent branches.

2.5 Harvest Unit Boundary - A subdivision boundary. The outside edge of the area included within a harvest unit. These boundaries are generally flagged on the ground and included on sale area maps.

2.6 Limbing – Removal of live or dead branches.

2.7 Live limb – has live, green needles; originates in the pith of the main stem and grows out at a right angle. The original branches are as old as the part of the main stem they are attached to, and have rough, dark brown bark that matches the bark at the main stem in older trees.

2.8 Seasonal Restrictions for Threatened & Endangered (T&E) Species – The period of performance is affected by the restriction period for work timing due to the Northern Spotted Owl and Marbled Murrelet breeding seasons. Operating window is August through end of March and cannot be adjusted. Working outside of that window will violate those restrictions for TE species.

2.9 Site - A point along a grid used to achieve distribution of treated trees. Sites are on the average 200 feet apart and may vary +/- 50 feet, depending on tree density, roads, trails, etc. Also, a location along a harvest unit boundary, corridor, or transect which serves as a landmark to relocate treated trees.

2.10 Treated trees - Trees that are topped, girdled, inoculated, felled, or that have cavity structures created according to contract specifications.

2.11 Treatment Height – The point at which the highest treatment is located, measured in feet.

2.12 Tree ID number - A unique number assigned to each individual tree that has been treated.

2.13 Treatment records - A written list of tree identification (ID) numbers and pertinent treatment information.

2.14 Wildlife tree tag - A weather resistant painted metal or plastic sign approximately 4-6 inches by 4-6 inches designating a tree as reserved for wildlife. Tags will be provided by the Government.

3.0 SECTION 3 - GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY, MATERIALS, AND

SERVICES

3.1 The Government will provide the following to the Contractor for use in the performance of the task order. The Contractor shall be liable for all loss or damage of Government-furnished property until completion and final acceptance of work required. Government-furnished property and materials will be available from the Government.

a. Project area maps

b. Gate keys (as needed)

c. Tree register form masters (Exhibits 13a thru d)

4.0 SECTION 4 - CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED ITEMS

4.1 The Contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, transportation, tools, materials and equipment required for the safe and timely completion of the project except as specifically noted under Section 3.0, Government-Furnished Property, Materials, and Services.

4.2 Contractor shall furnish the following items:

a. Diameter tape

b. Instruments to measure treatment heights

c. Compass

d. Numbered Tree Tags

e. Aluminum nails 3 inches long

f. Orange paint to mark treated trees on specified task orders

g. GPS and appropriate software compatible with Agency systems

4.3 Communication devices including mobile phones shall be required for safety purposes when any contract work is being performed. No citizen band (CB) radios will be acceptable. Mobile phones or established radio nets may be necessary to call for help in case of an emergency. There are areas that are considered “dead zones” where communications are not available. The Contractor is required to verify that their communication devices work for the project area, or in the vicinity of the project area prior to beginning work.

4.4 Crew Requirements: The Contractor shall provide weekly progress reports either verbally or in writing.

4.5 The Contractor shall not block roads or trails or obstruct traffic while performing contract requirements unless warranted by safety requirements. The Contractor shall provide sufficient warning (signs, safety guard, etc.) to ensure public safety and meet Federal and State regulations. The Contractor shall be responsible for assuring that operations will not cause harm or injury to personnel, other users of the area, or non-target (landscape or wildlife) forest resources.

5.0 SECTION 5 - SPECIFIC TASKS

5.1 General tree selection criteria for wildlife tree and down wood creation shall be selected by the Contractor according to the following guidelines. The Government in some cases may designate trees to be treated, as specified on task orders.

5.1.1 Contractor selects & climbs trees according to OHSA.

5.1.2 Tree species selection shall be mostly Douglas-fir unless otherwise specified..

5.1.3 If trees with Red Tree Vole nest structures are located then those tree(s) shall not be selected or treated. Contractor will notify COR of nest and COR will inspect area for other potential nests and make a determination to proceed. Contractor shall not treat nest tree and should avoid the immediate area surrounding nest tree and select another area of the unit to treat.”.

5.1.4 Any tree within a Riparian Reserve of 100 feet from a stream shall not be treated unless designated by a specific task order.

5.1.5 Any tree with the following characteristics shall not be treated:

a. Existing broken tops (live or dead trees);

b. Multiple topped trees;

c. Spike topped trees;

d. Obvious Root Rot;

e. Mistletoe platforms;

f. Any tagged tree, Genetic tree, or designated research tree of any kind; Cultural trees with historic scars, for example, Western red cedars with large surface scars where bark was intentionally stripped off;

g. Defects, fire-scars, or mechanical damage; or

5.1.6 Trees shall not be treated that are within the treatment height plus 40 feet of any open or unblocked roads or trails (minimum of 100 feet), unless designated by the Government.

5.1.7 Trees must be within unit boundaries, unless designated otherwise.

5.1.8 Selected trees shall be within the designated treatment heights and DBH ranges as specified in each task order.

5.2 Chainsaw Topping - Item 0001 and Item 0002

5.2.1 Topping shall be completed with chainsaw.

5.2.2 Tree selection for topped trees shall consider all OSHA and safety precautions. If tree selection for topping is limited due to safety hazards i.e. area is full of stem decay, Contractor shall inform the Government immediately.

5.2.3 The treetops shall be felled inside the unit boundaries. The COR may instruct the Contractor to directionally fall tops away from other specific areas.

5.2.4 Directionally fall tops to prevent damage to any existing snags.

5.2.5 Tree tops or limbs must be severed completely in such a manner that they are lying on the ground. No tops or limbs shall be left hung up in other trees or left leaning against the bole of a tree. If a treetop is hung up and not able to be released inform the Government immediately. The Contractor may be required to post a 24-hour watch with a safety guard until the tops or limbs are on the ground.

5.2.6 Treatment heights and limb retention will be designated on each task order.

5.2.7 Tops shall be rough cut using a King’s crown or V-type notch cut into the remaining top, with a minimum of 4 cuts into the sawn top surface that are a minimum of 6 inches deep to provide for greater potential of decay introduction (exhibit 5).

5.3 Tree Felling – Item 0003 (no exhibit)

a. Treatment, species, minimum DBH’s, and distribution will be indicated on each the DUIS.

b. The Contractor shall fall trees so that the entire bole falls within the project area boundaries.

c. No portion of a felled tree shall be within 200 feet of any specified road unless authorized by the agency.

d. Care shall be taken to avoid damaging adjacent trees.

5.4 Distribution of trees

5.4.1 Distribute the treated trees in approximately equal proportions within the designated treatment height and DBH ranges as indicated.

a. Treat the smaller diameter trees with the shorter height ranges and the larger diameter trees with the taller height ranges

b. Treatment heights and DBH ranges shall be repeated in a series throughout the project areas and an even distribution of available tree sizes shall be treated.

c. If a project area does not have trees that fit any of the DBH or height ranges notify the Government.

5.4.2 The number of clumps, size, and treatment distribution will be indicated in the task order and/or Detailed Unit Information Sheets.

a. Scattered trees shall be uniformly or randomly dispersed throughout the project area.

b. The number of trees per clump, the distribution of the treatments per clump, and the distribution of the clumps throughout the unit will be indicated.

c. Clumped trees are considered to be within the distance of the tree spacing within the treatment area as a minimum and double the spacing as a maximum.

d. If trees are clumped with existing snags, record that information in the comments column.

e. The distribution of trees by treatment across a project area shall be indicated in each task order.

5.5 Marking Treated Trees

5.5.1 Installation of Tree ID Number tag

a. Each tree created shall be tagged with Tree ID Number.

b. Place Tree ID number tags at DBH height

c. If a second Tree ID tag is required in the Task Order, place at base of tree on the opposite side of the “Wildlife Tree” sign.

d. Tree ID numbers on each tree shall correspond to the tree register sheets with the additional data for that tree.

5.6 Measuring Treated Trees

5.6.1 Measurement shall be taken of:

a. DBH;

b. Treatment height;

Number of live limbs left below the treatment height;

c. GPS coordinates;

5.6.2 Accurate measuring tools shall be used by the Contractor including:

a. A logging or diameter tape to measure diameters.

b. A clinometer, relaskop, rangefinder or marked rope to measure treatment heights or distance.

5.6.3 UTM coordinates are recorded at each tree or in the center of each clump and recorded on tree registers:

a. UTM coordinates recorded using the GPS system, to an accuracy of between 15 and 24 meters CEP, if possible.

b. If after 15 minutes, an accurate GPS point at the tree/snag cannot be achieved, describe and flag the location from a previous GPS tree/snag or point.

c. Electronic GPS files should be in “.gpx” format unless stated differently in particular task order.

5.7 Documenting Treated Trees

5.7.1 The Contractor shall submit tree registers as established on the task order. Legible and complete tree register forms shall be completed by the Contractor and accompany GPS project points when turned in to the COR in the form of a pdf.

5.7.2 Administrative unit will provide a master of the required tree register form. The following is an example of the information to be recorded. Administrative unit may have a different form (exhibit 9). The header of each page shall be completely filled out by the Contractor.

a. Project/unit area;

b. Date treated;

c. Name(s) of Climbers/recorders;

d. Directions to the reference tree;

e. Tree ID number or nest tree identifier;

f. Treatment type;

g. DBH of treated tree recorded in inches;

h. Treatment height, recorded in feet;

i. GPS coordinates;

j. Comments; and

k. Page number.

5.7.3 Additional comments shall be provided in the comments column that would assist in relocating the trees, such as “tree next to large snag”, or “tree on ridgetop”, etc.

5.8 Mapping Treated Trees

5.8.1 Project maps for task orders will be provided by the Government at the beginning of each task order. These maps could be electronic versions if available.

5.8.2 Each treated tree shall be recorded on a GPS device or tablet indicating location and tree ID number. GPS points shall be returned to the Government prior to inspection.

5.8.3 If a treated tree cannot be located, the tree will not be accepted for payment.

5.8.4 Project GPS points shall accompany tree registers and be turned in to the COR, as established at the pre-work.

5.8.5 Treetops shall be removed from fire lines, trails, roads (not specified for pullback) and landings.

5.9 Acceptance and Payment

5.9.1 If the inspection reveals the need for rework, the COR will notify the Contractor immediately. All rework shall be completed prior to proceeding to new areas of work for the same Administrative Office. No additional payment will be made if rework is necessary or the Contractor elects to climb or treat a tree more than once. All required documentation shall be completed before acceptance.

5.9.2 Payment will be made on a tree-by-tree basis for all treatments that comply with contract specifications at the unit price stated in the task order.

5.9.3 If a Government-selected tree is deemed to be unsafe by the Contractor, either prior to climbing or once climbing has started, the Contractor will not receive payment for that tree.

5.9.4 Trees not treated and marked in accordance with specifications will not be accepted for payment. No payment will be made for any tree which the COR is unable to identify as having been treated or is unable to locate.

5.9.5 Final payment under each task order will not be made until all Government-furnished property not utilized during performance of the contract has been returned as instructed by the COR. The Contractor shall return all Government-furnished gate keys and/or locks to the Government before final payment is made.

5.9.6 The Contractor may be assessed damages at the current timber market rates, as determined by a certified timber cruiser, for cutting down trees that do not comply with specifications.

5.9.7 The Contractor may be assessed damages for treating trees described in 5.1.6 paragraphs f, and g. Damages for paragraphs f will be determined by a silviculturist, and damages for paragraph g will be determined by an archaeologist or other appropriate specialist.

6.0 SECTION 6 – ATTACHMENTS

Exhibit 3 Sample Inspection, Tolerance, and Deduction sheet Exhibit 4 BLM and Forest Service Fire Requirements Exhibit 5 Tree Treatment, Illustration for Chainsaw Topping Exhibit 9 Sample Tree Registers Figure 2 Cavity start example Figure 8 Artificial cavity Detailed Information Unit Specifications (DUIS) Detailed Task Order Specifications (DTOS) Wage Rates Little Crazy location Overview map EP Overview map

(vii) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023) (Provision)

Addenda to Provision FAR 52.212-1:

For simplified acquisitions, the word quote or quoter is substituted in provision FAR 52.212-1 for the word offer or offeror.

Addenda to Provision FAR 52.212-1 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) Contractors must submit copies of their MSPA Certificate of Registration from the Federal DOL, their Oregon State BOLI license, and Temporary Employment Certificate if using H2B workers, along with their quote, to have their quote considered for award.

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

a) 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.

b) Price Proposal – Include the following: 1) the completed Schedule of Items of this solicitation, and 2) acknowledgement of any amendments to this solicitation by following the instructions that accompany the amendment(s).

c) Technical Capability –

1) Quality Control - The Contractor shall provide a Quality Control Plan (QCP).

The Plan must demonstrate how the Contractor shall assure that quality of performance meets the objectives and requirements of the task order. The QCP shall specify:

- How quality will be monitored to ensure performance standards are met.

- How the work will be supervised.

- How results of the monitoring will result in quality performance.

- Identify the personnel responsible for performing quality control.

2) Work Plan and Schedule- Provide your general Work Plan including crew size, work schedule, and production rate that will allow you to complete the work to meet performance time for work you are proposing to do.

-Describe your ability to adjust crew sizes in order to complete the work acceptably and on time.

-How will you organize your work force to achieve the various contract requirements?

3) Submit offer by email to _Jared.Machgan@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, Excel, 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 __Jared Machgan.

4) Address questions about this solicitation to _Halle Renn_ at _Halle Renn@usda.gov.

(End of provision)

(viii)) FAR 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, Past Performance, and Technical Capability _____

(viii) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

(ix) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023)

(x) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders— Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

(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 Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

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

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

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31

U.S.C. 3909 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

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

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

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

☐ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with

Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

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

☐ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of

2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

☒ (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C.4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community – see FAR 3.900(a).

☒ (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub.

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

☐ (6) [Reserved].

☒ (7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

☐ (8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT

2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

☒ (9) 52.204.27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub.

L. 117-328).

☐ (10) 52.204-28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders–Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115-390, title II).

☐ (11) (i) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders–Prohibition (DEC 2023) (Pub. L.

115-390, title II).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204-30.

☒ (12) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (JAN 2025) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

☒ (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018)

(41 U.S.C. 2313).

☐ (14) [Reserved].

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

☐ (16) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT

2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

☐ (17) [Reserved].

☒ (18) (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.

☐ (19) (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.

☒ (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

☐ (21) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JAN 2025) (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 (JAN 2025) of 52.219-9.

☐ (22) (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.

☐ (23) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637s).

☐ (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

☐ (25) 52.219-27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small

Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

☒ (26) (i) 52.219-28, Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

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

☐ (27) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

☐ (28) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business

Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

☐ (29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020)

(15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

☐ (30) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

☒ (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O.11755).

☐ (32) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2025) (E.O. 13126).

☐ (33) [Reserved].

☐ (34) [Reserved].

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

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

☒ (36) (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.

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

☐ (38) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC

2010) (E.O. 13496).

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

13627).

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

☐ (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2025) (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

☐ (41) (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.)

☐ (42) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671).

☐ (43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air

Conditioners (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671).

☐ (44) 52.223-20, Aerosols (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671).

☐ (45) 52.223-21, Foams (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671).

☒ (46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025) (7 U.S.C.

8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671).

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

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

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

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

☐ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109- 169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

☐ (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

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

☐ (iv) Alternate III (FEB 2024) of 52.225-3.

☐ (v) Alternate IV (OCT 2022) of 52.225-3.

☐ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) (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. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

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

☐ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV 2007)

(42 U.S.C. 5150).

☒ (55) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024) (E.O.

13513).

☐ (56) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

☐ (57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial

Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

☐ (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

☒ (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

(31 U.S.C. 3332).

☐ (60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award

Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

☐ (61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

☐ (62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

☒ (63) 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (NOV 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901).

☐ (64) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

☐ (65) (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:

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

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

U.S.C. chapter 67).

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

☐ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment

(MAY 2014) (29U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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

☐ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for

Certain Services-Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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

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

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

☐ (10) 52.247-69, Reporting Requirement for U.S. Flag Air Carriers Regarding Training to Prevent Human

Trafficking (JAN 2025) (49 U.S.C. 40118(g)).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller

General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

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

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

(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the

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

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

ii. 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712).

iii. 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)).

iv. 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or

Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

v. 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).

vi. 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of

Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

vii. (A) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders–Prohibition (DEC 2023) (Pub.

L. 115-390, title II).

(B) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204-30.

viii. 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2025) (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.

ix. [Reserved].

x. [Reserved].

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

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

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

xiv. 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.

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

xvi. (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).

xvii. 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).

xviii. 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).

xix. 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2025) (E.O. 12989).

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

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

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

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

xxiii. 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT

2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

xxiv. 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.

xxv. 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023)

(31 U.S.C. 3909 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flown down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232-40.

xxvi. 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by

American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (NOV 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901).

xxvii. 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.

(End of Clause)

Additional Terms and Conditions:

FAR and AGAR Provisions

Provisions Incorporated by Reference:

52.204-7 System for Award Management (NOV 2024) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Representations and Disclosures

(DEC 2023)

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