RFQ 1240LN24Q0067 Heritage Fuels Project.pdf

1240LN24Q0067

Heritage Fuels Project

Bozeman District, Custer Gallatin National Forest Solicitation Issue Date August 5, 2024

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; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Method of solicitation: Request for Quotation (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2024-06.

Set Aside: 100% small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 541620 - Archeology and Cultural Resource Services ($19M)

General Information: The intent of this solicitation is to obtain quotes for the Bozeman Fireshed Fuels Reduction Project Cultural Resource Inventory. See below for complete project description.

Provide quote by: 11:00 AM, Mountain Standard Time on August 13, 2024.

Offerors must have an active entity registration in the System for Award Management by the closing date & time of the quote request in order to submit an offer.

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

Questions: Deadline for questions is August 9, 2024 at 1:00 PM, Mountain Time. For solicitation questions email Shawn Harwood at shawn.harwood@usda.gov.

DOCUMENTS TO RETURN:

The following documents along with all areas highlighted in yellow shall be submitted by the offeror for evaluation to be considered responsive:

Schedule of Items (next page) Experience Questionnaire (attached) or a document demonstrating recent and relevant experience in respect to the size and scope of this particular project.

Pages 2, 33, 34, 35 & 37 Acknowledge Amendments if applicable (per the instructions in Block 11 on the SF-30).

E-Mail quote to: Forest Service, Attn: Shawn Harwood E-mail: shawn.harwood@usda.gov

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Project Description: Heritage BPA Fuels Project — Bozeman District

Vendor Name: _____________________________Vendor UEI:____________________________

Venodor Phone: ___________________________ Vendor Email: __________________________

Item No. Description Qty Unit of Issue

Unit Price Total Price

0001 7,743 Acre Survey APE: 1,652 Acres Require 100%, 2,716 Acres Require 30% (815 Acres), and 3,536 Acres require a 10% Survey (354 Acres).

Total Survey Acres: 2,821

1 LS $ $

0002 Monitor and Update 6 Sites, Record newly discovered sites

1 LS $ $

0003 Draft Report (with site forms as appendix)

1 LS $ $

0004 Final Report (to include 6 site form updates and any new site forms as appendix)

1 LS $ $

Overall Total Price

STATEMENT OF WORK

I. Project Description and Background

The USDA Forest Service Custer Gallatin National Forest (CGNF) is soliciting for cultural resource inventory of 2,821 acres within the Bozeman Fireshed Fuels Reduction Project (project area of 7,743 acres). The location is on National Forest lands on the Bozeman District of the CGNF, Montana (Map 1). The area is divided by slope with Class III 100% level inventory of 1,652 high probability acres within the 7,743-acre Area of Potential Effect (APE) for the Bozeman Fireshed Fuels Reduction Project. A reconnaissance-level survey of approximately 30% of identified moderate probability areas is required for 2,716 acres within the 7,743-acre APE. A reconnaissance-level survey of approximately 10% of identified low probability areas is required for 3,536 acres within the 7,743-acre APE. The purpose of the inventory is to locate, map, record and evaluate National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility for all cultural resources found within the boundaries of the inventory area for this project and update and evaluate NRHP eligibility for all previously located cultural resource sites within the APE. The CGNF is aware of 5 previously recorded cultural resources within the

APE.

II. Project Location

The project area is located in Gallatin County, south of the town of Bozeman, Montana.

Map 1 displays the project area. GIS data will be made available at the time of award.

III. Scope of Work A. The Contractor shall perform an intensive (100%) pedestrian survey of the identified high probability inventory area, a reconnaissance (30%) pedestrian survey of the identified moderate probability inventory area, and a reconnaissance (10%) pedestrian survey of the identified low probability inventory area while employing appropriate survey methodology, and identify and evaluate all cultural resources within the inventory area. In addition, all previously recorded cultural resources within the APE will be located, site record updated, and evaluation made. There are at least 5 previously recorded sites within the APE.

B. The contractor will first conduct a site file and literature search with the Montana State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) in Helena, Montana, and shall contact a CGNF Archaeologist for additional information regarding resources that may or may not have been identified during the literature search. The purpose of this file search is to ensure that the contractor has reviewed all previous work conducted in the general area of the project and is familiar with the cultural and natural features of the project areas. This information will be a necessary component of the inventory report.

C. The Contractor shall employ CGNF criteria for minimum site definition, i.e. an archaeological or historical site consists of any feature alone or in association with other features (cairns, stone rings) or five or more artifacts situated in a discrete location within 50 meters of each other and/or artifacts or features located more than 100 meters from each other but in obvious association. Sites may also include locations which contain no physical evidence but are important for their association with the traditions of a group, ethnic community, or Indian Tribe, e.g., National Register Bulletin 38.

D. The Contractor shall make recommendations regarding the eligibility of all newly recorded sites, and previously recorded sites with an undetermined or unevaluated status. Leaving sites undetermined for listing in the NRHP is discouraged. A recommendation of undetermined for listing in the NRHP for any site that may be impacted by the proposed undertaking will not be considered acceptable. If the undetermined status of a site is based solely upon potential for a subsurface component, shovel testing should be conducted to assess the nature and extent of the site. Shovel testing shall not be conducted if the integrity or significant elements of the assemblage would be impaired. Shovel tests should therefore be limited in quantity and shall not disturb any features or other potentially significant elements of the site assemblage. If historic period architectural structures or remains are located the Contractor is expected to conduct a land title examination as part of the site identification and evaluation effort.

IV. Specifications and Requirements

The Contractor shall:

A. Conduct a 100% pedestrian inventory of the identified 0-20% slope inventory area employing appropriate survey methodology. Transect intervals will be 20 meters or less.

Steep landforms, such as rock faces, talus/scree slopes, and cliffs, should be inspected for the possibility of cultural remains including but not limited to human burials, rock shelters/caves, buffalo kill sites, and rock art. Transect intervals may be widened in some instances provided a valid rationale for intensity of coverage is presented to the CGNF Archaeologist. In all cases, coverage must be thorough enough to locate all surface visible sites.

B. For Moderate-Probability APE areas slopes between 20 and 40% will be surveyed at a reconnaissance level. The reconnaissance-level survey will be designed to look for high potential areas which will then be intensively surveyed. It is expected that at the 7.5 min topographical examination level (whether identified by GIS or manually on topo's and aerial photos) some high potential areas may not be recognizable until reviewed in the field. Approximately 30 percent of the identified moderate probability areas will be surveyed. The selected 30% of the moderate probability areas must be identified before field work is initiated and agreed upon with the CGNF Archaeologist. As stated above, some areas may not be recognizable until in the field and adjustments need to be reported to the CGNF Archaeologist.

C. Low-Probability APE Areas are those that feature slopes more than 40 percent. Here the reconnaissance-level survey will be designed to look for high potential areas un-detectable at the pre-field investigation and site types that defy regular site modelling.

Approximately 10 percent of the identified low probability areas will be surveyed. The selected 10% of the low probability areas must be identified before field work is initiated and agreed upon with the CGNF Archaeologist. As stated above, some areas may not be recognizable until in the field and adjustments need to be reported to the CGNF Archaeologist.

D. Document and record all cultural resources from all surface and exposed indications on Montana State Site forms and include sketch maps and USGS map locations.

Record all isolated finds on the CGNF Cultural Isolated Find Form. Locate each cultural resource site and isolated find on USGS 1:24,000 scale quadrangle topographic maps, and collect GPS site location.

E. Map all diagnostic artifacts, e.g. projectile points, ceramics. Include those found on sites and those occurring in isolation. Unique or rare diagnostic artifacts may be collected for curation at the Billings Curation Center.

F. Take at least two photographs of each cultural property. Standing historic structures shall be photographed on all sides to illustrate architectural features. Label all photos with a description, orientation, and date. A photo record shall be maintained and submitted with the final report.

G. Prepare scale maps of all sites to include cultural features, in relation to each other, basic site contents, topographic contour lines, site boundary, all collected artifacts, and locations of all described cultural material relative to the datum. Use of digital maps zoomed in to show the site is not acceptable when the details of the maps are pixelated and no longer identifiable. Only relative density of other lithic artifacts need be shown. All sites shall be mapped by GPS and taped or paced in meters. When utilizing GPS technology, note the type of equipment and level of accuracy employed.

H. Locate and photograph all previously recorded sites that may be within the APE and update the sites using Montana State forms. Prepare new site maps.

I. The Contractor shall obtain Smithsonian site numbers from the Montana State Historic Preservation Office, Archaeological Records for all cultural sites recorded in this inventory and which have not previously been assigned trinomial numbers. The CGNF will review all site forms for adequacy prior to Contractor submission to the Montana SHPO for site numbers.

V. Collections

Artifact collections shall be labeled and catalogued using the Bureau of Land Management’s Billings Curation Center (BCC) catalog cards and shall be processed in accordance with BCC packaging standards. All collections belong to the US Government and will be delivered to the CGNF prior to submitting the final inventory report. The contractor is responsible for all curation fees for permanent storage at BCC.

Solicitation Number: 1240LN24Q0067

VI. Methodologies

The Contractor shall determine the methods and techniques necessary for completion of this project using the guidelines identified herein, discuss those methods and techniques in their bids, and conduct the work according to the procedures so specified. Survey methodology or proposed avoidance of certain areas needs to be addressed in the proposal and inventory report.

VII. Analysis and Report Preparation

Upon completion of the Class III inventory field work, the contractor will prepare a professional quality report addressing the general categories outlined below.

1. Title Sheet. Signed by the Principal Investigator

2. Abstract. Provide an abstract of the report that outlines the report contents and refers to specific highlights from the narrative.

3. Table of Contents

4. Introduction. Provide an overview of the project including its purpose. Identify APE, by legal description in table form.

5. Literature Search. Provide a brief but complete discussion on the work that has been conducted in the APE, including site and inventory file search results.

6. Environmental and Cultural Setting. Provide a brief but complete overview of the environment in which the APE is located. Discuss the cultural setting including the pre-contact, contact, historic and ethnographic periods.

7. Research Design and Methodology. State the site inventory strategy. Describe research questions addressed. Define the site typology. Describe field methodology utilized including detailed justification for the moderate and low potential areas inventoried.

8. Inventory Results. Provide a summary of each cultural resource recorded. Indicate results from preliminary evaluation and any problems connected with site recordation. Include photographs of cultural resources located during the inventory. Illustrate and analyze cultural materials found. Summarize any observations on conditions of previously recorded sites recorded on Montana State site forms. Use tables and graphics as appropriate. Include any changes in original objectives or strategy and major gaps in inventory data. Include observations of site location and/or absence of sites within the APE.

9. Summary and Recommendations. Discuss the results of the inventory in summary form.

Include the following:

a. Identify the sites recorded and updated, whether the sites are Precontact, historic and/or ethnographic, and site type.

b. Evaluate each cultural resource for its eligibility to the National Register of Historic places (NRHP). The contractor shall use an appropriate “Context” in which to evaluate cultural properties and shall employ the National Register Criteria in those evaluations. The Contractor shall clearly describe the rationale used to determine site eligibility. The Contractor shall address each of the four National Register Criteria.

c. Recommendations for further research and how to address data gaps.

10. References Cited.

11. Maps and Graphics. Provide appropriate maps, charts, tabulations and graphics necessary to support the report narrative. Maps, graphics, and photos in all copies of the reports must show the same degree of detail as the electronic images.

12. Appendices. A separate appendix with a list of all site locations, copies of all the site forms, site updates, and Condition Monitor forms will be provided but not bound in the report.

VIII. Acceptance.

Final acceptance of all items/services to be delivered under this contract shall be the responsibility of the Contracting Officer. The government may withhold final payment pending completion of any necessary rework by the Contractor.

IX. Deliverables (to be submitted to the COR)

1. The Contractor shall submit one electronic draft copy of typed site forms with original photographs to the CGNF for review prior to submission to the Montana SHPO for issuance of site numbers. Site form maps should have both the location of the cultural resource described and the delineated APE plotted and labeled in black. After review and changes, if any, the contractor will obtain site numbers.

2. One electronic copy of the Draft cultural inventory report. The Draft should be considered as a draft final report with all requirements, editing, and contents completed.

3. One set of draft inventory and site map labeled with quad name, scale and description of map, contractor name and contract number.

4. Two (2) unbound hard copies of the final cultural resource inventory report. The report shall be typed and printed on 8 ½ “x 11” paper and shall be single spaced. The Montana State Historic Preservation Office META form identifying the report will be submitted with the final report.

5. Two hard copy sets of final site forms with Smithsonian site numbers with original black and white or color photos, and site updates forms.

6. One hard copy set of USGS 1:24,000 scale topographic maps showing the location of all cultural sites and isolated finds identified with the APE, and labeled with quad name, scale and description of map, contract number, and contractor name.

7. One hard copy set of USGS 1:24,000 scale maps delineating Inventory area and APE labeled with the quad name, scale and description of map, contract number and contractor name.

8. One electronic set of labeled digital photographs taken during the survey and one copy of the photographic record. All digital photographs taken during the project will be labeled and submitted electronically via SD card, USB or jump drives containing these photos.

9. One copy of the field notes.

10. Electronic copies (submitted electronically via SD card, USB, thumb drives, or via cloud service) of the report, site forms, photos, photo log, GIS data and associated metadata. GIS data should contain, at a minimum, shapefiles of APE boundaries, area surveyed, and site boundaries in NAD83. Confer with the Montana SHPO for their current requirements prior to submission.

X. Period of Performance

Site file and literature search shall begin no later than 10 calendar days after the order has been issued and completed within 10 calendar days.

Fieldwork will be conducted upon completion of the site and literature search and will be completed within 30 calendar days.

Contractor shall submit a preliminary letter report describing the survey and sites recorded within 10 calendar days after the completion of field work.

Contractor shall submit one copy of the draft report, site forms, and one set of maps within 40 days after completion of field work.

Within thirty days after the receipt of the draft, the Contracting Officer will meet with the Contractor to discuss the draft and any required changes or revisions.

The Contractor will submit the final report within 30 calendar days after the draft review meeting.

XI. Project Schedule and Delivery Deadlines

· Estimated date for Notice to Proceed: August 16, 2024

· Estimated completion of file and literature search: September 14, 2024

· Estimated completion of survey work: October 14, 2024

· Estimated Draft Report and site form submittal: November 25, 2024

· 100% Final submittal: M a r c h 4 , 2025

XII. Inspection and Acceptance

Inspection

Inspection in the form of review of all required reports will be performed by a CGNF Archaeologist.

All reports, data and documentation required by the contract will be submitted to the CGNF Archaeologist who will recommend approval or disapproval for acceptance purposes to the Contracting Officer.

Acceptance

Final acceptance of all items / services to be delivered under this contract shall be the responsibility of the Contracting Officer. Quality of work and compliance with all aspects of this request for quotations shall be subject to verification by the CGNF Archaeologist with final payment to be withheld pending completion of any necessary rework by the Contractor.

XIII. Special Contract Requirements

Pre-work Conference

Immediately after award, a prework conference shall be held at the CGNF Supervisor’s Office or via video conference call. The date and time of the meeting shall be determined by the Contracting Officer and the Contractor in consultation. Discussions relative to contract requirements and the specific responsibilities of each part will be conducted at this time.

Confidentiality of Information

Specific site location data, which would allow location of cultural resource sites inventoried under this contract, shall not be released by the Contractor to anyone except the USFS and the Montana SHPO Archaeological Site Record Administrator without written consent of the USFS. This restriction is required to minimize vulnerability of cultural resource sites to vandalism.

Supervision All fieldwork shall be conducted under the direct supervision of a Principal Investigator who meets the formal standards for "archaeologist" established in the Secretary's Standards and Guidelines for Historic Preservation. The contractor must hold a valid special use antiquities permit with the CGNF.

Project Initiation Field work will be initiated no later than September 15, 2024 and will be completed as specified above.

Contracting Officer's Representative

Liaison and oversight for all aspects of this contract shall be with the CGNF Archaeologists. Forest Service officers may visit the Contractor in the field at any time during the field investigations and may be accompanied by appropriate State Officials (e.g. Montana SHPO).

Copyright:© 2013 National Geographic Society, i-cubed

¹ 1:35,000 NAD83, Zone 12N 0 1 20.5 Miles

Inventory Areas T3S, R5E; T3S, R6E T4S, R5E; T4S, R6E

Bozeman Fireshed Contract Inventory Area Map by A. Shiverdecker 5/31/2024

ATTENTION

This product is reproduced from geospatial information prepared by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. GIS data and product accuracy may vary.They may be: developed from sources of differing accuracy, accurate only at certain scales, based on modeling or interpretation, incomplete while being created or revised, etc.Using GIS products for purposes other than those for which they were created, may yield inaccurate or misleading results.The FS reserves the right to correct, update, modify, or replace, GIS products without notification.

Copyright:© 2013 National Geographic Society, i-cubed

¹ 1:35,000 NAD83, Zone 12N 0 1 20.5 Miles

Inventory Areas T3S, R5E; T3S, R6E T4S, R5E; T4S, R6E

Bozeman Fireshed Contract Inventory Area Slope Analysis

Map by A. Shiverdecker 5/31/2024

ATTENTION

This product is reproduced from geospatial information prepared by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. GIS data and product accuracy may vary.They may be: developed from sources of differing accuracy, accurate only at certain scales, based on modeling or interpretation, incomplete while being created or revised, etc.Using GIS products for purposes other than those for which they were created, may yield inaccurate or misleading results.The FS reserves the right to correct, update, modify, or replace, GIS products without notification.

Legend

Bozeman Fireshed

Slope Analysis

0-20% Slope Total of 1,652 Acres

20-40% Slope Total of 2,716 Acres

>40% Slope Total of 3,536 Acres

Project Boundary

CLAUSES

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

Addenda to 52.212-4:

FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2024)

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

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

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

(7) FAR 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:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

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

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

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

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

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

☐ (9) FAR 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of

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

☐ (10) FAR 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) FAR 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 FAR 52.204-30.

☒ (12) FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

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

2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

☐ (14) [Reserved].

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

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

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of FAR 52.219-6.

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

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of FAR 52.219-7.

☐ (20) FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

☐ (21) (i) FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2023) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of FAR 52.219-9.

☐ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of FAR 52.219-9.

☐ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of FAR 52.219-9.

☐ (v) Alternate IV (Sep 2023) of FAR 52.219-9.

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

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

☐ (23) FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (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.

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

☐ (25) FAR 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) FAR 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (FEB 2024)

(15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

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

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

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

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

☒ (32) FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2024).[ ☒ (33) FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

☒ (34) (i) FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O.11246).

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

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

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

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

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of FAR 52.222-36.

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

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

2010) (E.O. 13496).

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

☐ (41) (i) FAR 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 FAR 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

☐ (42) FAR 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential

Hydrofluorocarbons (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

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

Conditioners (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

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

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

☐ (46) FAR 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) (E.O. 14057, 7 U.S.C. 8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671l).

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

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

☒ (48) (i) FAR 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) FAR 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 FAR 52.225-3.

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

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

☐ (50) FAR 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

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

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

2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

☒ (55) FAR 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

(MAY 2024) (E.O. 13513).

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

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

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

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

(OCT2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

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

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

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

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

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

☐ (64) (i) FAR 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 FAR 52.247-64.

☐ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2021) of FAR 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) FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter67).

☒ (2) FAR 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) FAR 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) FAR 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) FAR 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) FAR 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) FAR 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

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

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

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

(iii) FAR 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) FAR 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) FAR 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) FAR 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

(vii) (A) FAR 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 FAR 52.204–30.

(viii) FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (FEB 2024) (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 FAR 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

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

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

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

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

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

(xiv) FAR 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 FAR 52.222- 40.

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

(xvi) (A) FAR 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 FAR 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

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

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

2022).

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

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

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

(xxiii) FAR 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) FAR 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 FAR 52.226-6.

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

(xxvi) FAR 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 FAR 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 Requirements/Terms and Conditions:

Clauses:

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

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020)

52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service And Construction Contracts (MAY 2024)

52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts (AUG 2018)

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

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

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (AUG 1989)

52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (APR 1984)

52.245-1 Government Property (SEP 2021) Alt 1 (APR 2012)

52.245-9 Use and Charges (APR 2012)

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) Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses: https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR clauses begin with 452) FAR and AGAR Deviations to clauses may be viewed at: Policies & Regulations | USDA

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 (DEVIATION JUN 2024)

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.

452.211-74 Period of Performance (FEB 1988) The approximate period of performance of this contract is August 8, 2024 through January 31, 2025.

452.236-73 Archaeological or Historic Sites (FEB 1988)

If a previously unidentified archaeological or historic site(s) is encountered, the Contractor shall discontinue work in the general area of the site(s) and notify the Contracting Officer immediately.

452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution (NOV 1996)

(a) Operations shall be scheduled and conducted to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting and muddying of streams, rivers, irrigation systems, and impoundments (lakes, reservoirs, etc.).

(b) Pollutants such as fuels, lubricants, bitumens, raw sewage, and other harmful materials shall not be discharged on the ground; into or nearby rivers, streams, or impoundments; or into natural or man-made channels. Wash water or waste from concrete or aggregate operations shall not be allowed to enter live streams prior to treatment by filtration, settling, or other means sufficient to reduce the sediment content to not more than that of the stream into which it is discharged.

(c) Mechanized equipment shall not be operated in flowing streams without written approval by the Contracting Officer.

452.237-74 Key Personnel (FEB 1988)

(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel: Point of Contact.

(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.

452.237-75 Restrictions Against Disclosure (FEB 1988)

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

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

452.237-77 Progress Reporting (FEB 1988)

The Contractor shall submit a progress report ___*, covering work accomplished during that period of the contract performance. The progress report shall be brief and factual and shall be prepared in accordance with the following format:

(a) A cover page containing:

(1) Contract number and title;

(2) Type of report, sequence number of report, and period of performance being reported;

(3) Contractor's name and address;

(4) Author(s); and

(5) Date of report.

(b) Section I - An introduction covering the purpose and scope of the contract effort. This shall be limited to one paragraph in all but the first and final month's narrative.

(c) Section II - A description of overall progress plus a separate description of each task or other logical segment of work on which effort was expended during the report period. The description shall include pertinent data and/or graphs in sufficient detail to explain any significant results achieved.

(d) Section III - A description of current technical or substantive performance, and any problem(s) which may impede performance along with proposed corrective action.

(e) Section IV - A planning schedule shall be included with the first progress report…