RFQ_CSS_1240BD26Q0003_SullivanLakeDock.pdf

Solicitation Number: 1240BD26Q0003, GAOA Sullivan Lake Dock Replacement

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Products and/or Commercial Services

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 1240BD26Q0003 is issued as a Request for (RFQ) to establish a contract for a swim dock replacement in the recreational area of Sullivan Lake, Colville National Forest (CNF), Washington.

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

(ii) A list of line-item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including option(s), if applicable).

Schedule of Items/Price List (Must be completed)

Item No:

Description Est.

Quantity

Unit of

Issue

Unit Price

Total

0001 New Swim Dock and Hardware Furnish and deliver one (1) new swim dock per Salient Characteristics. Includes frame, flotation, decking, ladder, lighting and anchor kit. Includes travel and mobilization

1 EA $ $

0002 Installation & Anchoring Labor and equipment to assemble (if req.), launch, and anchor the new dock at Sullivan Lake Campground IAW the PWS

1 Job $ $

0003 Removal & Disposal of Existing Dock Disassemble, haul off, and dispose of the existing dock at a legal off-site facility.

Includes all travel and mobilization.

1 Job $ $

TOTAL

Notes for Offerors:

• Total Price: Offerors must provide a price for every CLIN to be considered responsive.

• Pricing Basis: All prices are Firm-Fixed-Price and must include all labor, materials, transportation, and applicable taxes/fees.

• Payment: Payment will be made upon government acceptance of each completed CLIN.

(iii) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired. The Colville National Forest has a requirement for the removal and replacement of a swim dock located at Sullivan Lake Campground in Metaline Falls WA. The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, management, tools, materials, equipment, transportation, and other items and non-personal services necessary to complete this contract IAW the PWS. This contract involves 2 parts. Part 1- deliver and install the new swim dock described in the salient characteristics. Part 2 – Disassemble (if necessary) haul off and dispose of old dock.

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(iv) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance.

Delivery Location:

12381 Sullivan Lake Rd, Metaline Falls, WA 99153 East Sullivan Lake Campground

Delivery Requirement:

New dock to be delivered or transported, in one piece or several. Dock must be fully assembled and installed at Sullivan Lake campground according to the requirements and the old dock removed before the end of the period of performance of the contract. The contractor will coordinate with the authorized government contacts at least 7 days prior to delivery.

Period of Performance (POP):

• POP: Date of Award (Est. April 2026) through September 1, 2026.

• Installation Window: The Contractor must coordinate with the COR to time the installation with optimal water levels.

(v) The following FAR solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition (see 12.205(a)).

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (AUG

2025)(DEVIATION)

(a) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation.(see last page for submission date/time) At a minimum, offers shall include—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The name, address, email and telephone number of the Offeror;

(3) The Offeror’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

(4) Information necessary to evaluate the factors contained in the provision at 52.212-2 or as described in the solicitation;

• Technical Capability (See Factor 1 below)

• Past Performance Information (See Factor 2 below)

• Price (See Factor 3 below)

(5) Responses to provisions that require Offeror completion of information, representations, and certifications (other than those collected via the System for Award Management (SAM)); and

(6) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and any solicitation amendments.

(b) Period for acceptance of offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(c) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers and any modifications or revisions to the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation.

(2) Any offer, modification, or revision received after the time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition. However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer that makes its terms more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(4) Offerors may withdraw their offers by written notice to the Government received at any time before award.

(d) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the Offeror’s initial offer should contain the Offeror’s best terms. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if necessary.

The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(e) Debriefings. If a postaward debriefing is given to requesting Offerors, the Government will disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency’s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed Offeror’s offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful Offeror and the debriefed Offeror and past performance information on the debriefed Offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all Offerors when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award.

(5) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful Offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed Offeror as to whether the agency followed source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities.

(End of provision)

• 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Aug 2025)(DEVIATION) (a)Evaluation factors. 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 will be used to evaluate offers.

• Evaluation Factors

Factor 1: Technical Capability The Government will evaluate the offeror’s ability to meet the salient characteristics of the new swim dock (e.g., marine-grade materials, non-slip decking, and specific anchoring requirements).

The Offeror must submit a proposed work schedule within the POP that identifies the estimated lead time for dock delivery and the anticipated number of days required for on-site removal and installation.

Evaluation will be based on provided product literature, technical features, and the proposed work schedule.

Factor 2: Past Performance The Government will assess the offeror’s record of successful performance on similar projects (e.g., dock installation). Offerors without a record of relevant past performance will be evaluated neutrally.

Factor 3: Price Prices must be firm-fixed-price. The Government will evaluate the total price for reasonableness and fairness via price analysis which will include the removal/disposal and new installation.

(b) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

FAR and AGAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference:

• 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality

Agreements or Statements-Representation (JAN 2017)

• 52.204-7 System for Award Management (AUG 2025) (DEVIATION)

• 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation (SEP

2025)(DEVIATION)

• 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (SEP 2025)(DEVIATION)

• 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (MAY 2024)

• 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement - Construction Materials (May 2014)

• 52.225-18 Place of Manufacture (Aug 2018)

• 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications. (AUG 2025)

(DEVIATION)

FAR and AGAR Provisions Incorporated by Full Text:

FAR PROVISIONS:

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

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

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR Provisions are located in FAR Part 52 at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52)

Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR): https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR Provisions are located in AGAR Part 452 at https://www.acquisition.gov/agar/part-452-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses)

Deviations to provisions may be viewed at:

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

(End of Provision) https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52 https://www.acquisition.gov/agar https://www.acquisition.gov/agar/part-452-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses https://www.acquisition.gov/agar/part-452-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses https://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/FARClassDeviations.htm

• 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (NOV 2020)

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

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

(End of Provision) AGAR Provisions:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(End of Provision)

(vi) FAR and AGAR Clause:

FAR and AGAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference:

• 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023)

• 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN

2017)

• 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (AUG 2025)(DEVIATION)

• 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014)

• 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (SEP 2025)(DEVIATION)

• 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (SEP 2025)(DEVIATION)

• 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (AUG

2025)(DEVIATION)

• 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020)

• 52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation. (OCT 2025)(DEVIATION)

• 52.222-3 Convict Labor (OCT 2025)(DEVIATION)

• 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020)

• 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018)

• 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014)

• 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

• 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (OCT

2025)(DEVIATION)

• 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022)

• 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

• 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies(DEVIATION)

• 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022)

• 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024)

• 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023)

• 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (SEP 2025)(DEVIATION)

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

FAR and AGAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text:

AGAR Clauses

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

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

1. It is compliant with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws and the Equal

Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution, and it will remain compliant for the duration of the contract.

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

(b) If the Contractor participates in, facilitates, or funds programs that implicate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, including but not limited to grants to or for schools, colleges, universities, 4-H programs, non-governmental organization (NGO) programs, sports programs, and education-related grants to prisons or other detention facilities, the Contractor certifies that it will remain https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.233-4#FAR_52_233_4 compliant with those laws, including the requirements set forth in Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, and Executive Order 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.

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

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

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

§§ 287 and 1001.

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

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

(End of Clause)

• 452.204-70 Modification for Contract Closeout (NOV 2025)

(a) If unliquidated funds in the amount of $1000 or less remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer (Contracting Officer) shall issue a unilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification but will not be required to provide a signature.

The Contracting Officer shall immediately proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(b) Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing SAP: if unliquidated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer shall issue a bilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and will be required to provide a signature. (The Contracting Officer may also request a “Contractor Release of Claims” be completed by the contractor, although not required for contracts and orders using SAP.) If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the Contracting Officer within 60 days, the Contracting Officer shall release the modification as unilateral and proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(c) Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing anything other than cost reimbursement, if unliquidated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer shall issue a bilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and a ‘‘Contractor Release of Claims’’ and will be required to provide a signature on both forms.

If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the Contracting Officer within 120 days, the Contracting Officer shall release the modification as unilateral and proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(End of Clause)

• 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services. (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 10 days of contract expiration.

(End of clause)

• 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): https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR Clauses are located in FAR Part 52 at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52)

Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR): https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR Clauses are located in AGAR Part 452 at https://www.acquisition.gov/agar/part-452-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses)

Deviations to clauses may be viewed at:

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

(End of Clause)

• 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 Chapter 4) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of Clause)

NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Ombudsman Program

The USDA is committed to issuing solicitations and awarding contracts in a fair and prompt manner. The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to address protest issues within the agency, providing an alternative to costly and time-consuming litigation. Operating independently, OPAP offers relief comparable to that granted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns through USDA’s internal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process before pursuing external forums such as the GAO. Concerns may be addressed informally or through a formal agency protest filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman.

Informal Forum with the Ombudsman

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

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

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

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52 https://www.acquisition.gov/agar https://www.acquisition.gov/agar/part-452-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses https://www.acquisition.gov/agar/part-452-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses https://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/FARClassDeviations.htm

Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman

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

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

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

4. Required Information: Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.104(a)(3). Failure to submit the required information may result in a delay or dismissal of the protest.

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

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

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

(vii) The date, time, and place for receipt of offer and point of contact.

Date Time Method of Submission 10 March 2026 11:00 AM (PST) Offers shall be submitted electronically via email to the

Government Points of Contact below.

Government Points of Contact:

Title POC Contracting Officer Mindy Hickman (mindy.hickman@usda.gov)

Attachments List: The following attachments are made as part of this solicitation and any resultant contract. The schedule of items will be used only as a reference document. The contract line items will be the primary ordering means.

Attachment Number

Description Page Count

1 Attachment 1 Performance Work Statement 5 2 Attachment 2 Existing Dock Characteristics 2 3 Attachment 3 Metaline Falls WA to East Sullivan Campground Directions 1 2 Wage Determination 2015-6039 R3 10 mailto:SPE.inquiry@usda.gov