RFQ No 1240BD25Q0066 (Final).pdf

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED

REQUEST

FOR QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

REQUEST

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH

AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND

ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE OFFER

DATED . . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR

SIZE STANDARD:

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES

AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

SET ASIDE: % FOR:

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON

BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

8(A)

ECONOMICALLY

DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30. 1146657

1240BD25Q0066

brian.johnson3@usda.gov

(509) 423-2223

1240BD 100

N/A

All quote packages shall be submitted via e-mail to Block 7a.

1240BD

Same as Block 9

Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) www.ipp.gov

(866) 973-3131 ippcustomersupport@fiscal.treasury.gov

JANITORIAL SERVICES, WENATCHEE RIVER

RANGER DISTRICT

USDA Forest Service

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest (Chelan County)

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

561720

$22M

8/05/2025

9/03/2025

1:00 PM

1240BD

USDA-FS CSA NORTHWEST 2

ATTN: BRIAN A. JOHNSON, CO

1220 SW 3RD AVE., STE 310

PORTLAND, OR 97204-2829

IPP

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System for Award Management (SAM) Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) bajohnson03 Highlight

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

JANITORIAL SERVICES, WENATCHEE RIVER RANGER DISTRICT

USDA Forest Service

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest (Chelan County)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and/or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The combined synopsis/solicitation number is 1240BD25Q0066 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to establish a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), commercial service contract.

The combined synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-05, effective 08/07/2025.

This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.219- 6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are solicited only from small business concerns. Offers received from concerns that are not small business concerns shall be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561720—Janitorial Services. The NAICS Code was identified through a review of the U.S. Census Bureau’s website where Janitorial Services are listed as a corresponding index category. The small business size standard is $22 Million. The Product Service Code (PSC) for this procurement is S201—Housekeeping – Custodial Janitorial.

Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Structure: Refer to below Schedule of Items.

Description of Requirement: The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, management, tools, materials, equipment, facilities, transportation, and other items and non-personal services necessary to provide routine maintenance and repair services to elevators as described in Attachment 1—Performance Work Statement.

Place of Performance: The work shall be performed on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Wenatchee River Ranger District, Leavenworth, WA.

Period of Performance (POP): Refer to Attachment 1 – Performance Work Statement.

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System for Award Management (SAM) Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

PAY

UNIT

EST QTY UNIT PRICE PRICE

0001 Restrooms & General Janitorial Services MO 12 $ $

0002 Consumable Supplies MO 12 $ $

0003 Carpet/Non-Carpet Floor/Blinds/Drapery EA 2 $ $

0004 Window Cleaning EA 2 $ $

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

PAY

UNIT

EST QTY UNIT PRICE PRICE

1001 Restrooms & General Janitorial Services MO 12 $ $

1002 Consumable Supplies MO 12 $ $

1003 Carpet/Non-Carpet Floor/Blinds/Drapery EA 2 $ $

1004 Window Cleaning EA 2 $ $

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

PAY

UNIT

EST QTY UNIT PRICE PRICE

2001 Restrooms & General Janitorial Services MO 12 $ $

2002 Consumable Supplies MO 12 $ $

2003 Carpet/Non-Carpet Floor/Blinds/Drapery EA 2 $ $

2004 Window Cleaning EA 2 $ $

$Total Price:

Total Price:

Total Price:

OPTION YEAR 2, Period of Performance: 10/01/2027 - 09/30/2028

OPTION YEAR 1, Period of Performance: 10/01/2026 - 09/30/2027

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

JANITORIAL SERVICES, WENATCHEE RIVER RANGER DISTRICT

USDA Forest Service

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Washington State (Chelan County)

BASE YEAR, Period of Performance: 10/01/2025 - 09/30/2026

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ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

PAY

UNIT

EST QTY UNIT PRICE PRICE

3001 Restrooms & General Janitorial Services MO 12 $ $

3002 Consumable Supplies MO 12 $ $

3003 Carpet/Non-Carpet Floor/Blinds/Drapery EA 2 $ $

3004 Window Cleaning EA 2 $ $

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

PAY

UNIT

EST QTY UNIT PRICE PRICE

4001 Restrooms & General Janitorial Services MO 12 $ $

4002 Consumable Supplies MO 12 $ $

4003 Carpet/Non-Carpet Floor/Blinds/Drapery EA 2 $ $

4004 Window Cleaning EA 2 $ $

SUMMARY OF PRICES--

Base Year:

Option Year 1:

Option Year 2:

Option Year 3:

Option Year 4:

TOTAL PRICE:

GOVERNMENT POINTS OF CONTACT--

Contractual, Brian A Johnson, CO, brian.johnson3@usda.gov, (509) 423-2223 Technical, Christopher Bench, COR, christopher.bench@usda.gov, (509) 584-2554

Total Price:

Total Price:

OPTION YEAR 3, Period of Performance: 10/01/2028 - 09/30/2029

OPTION YEAR 4, Period of Performance: 10/01/2029 - 09/30/2030

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52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023)

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1(b), Submission of Offers:

(12) Offerors must have an active entity registration in the System for Award Management

(https://www.sam.gov/SAM/) in order to submit an offer.

(13) Offerors shall ensure that all representations and certifications are up-to-date in SAM.gov at time of offer submission. A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 shall be submitted with the offer.

(14) Offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall include technical capability, past performance information, and pricing.

(i) FACTOR I – TECHNICAL CAPABILITY. Provide an offer demonstrating your firm’s capability to provide the services required in the Performance Work Statement (Attachment 1). Address the following criteria:

(A) Sub-Factor 1A – Service Plan: In general terms, describe the method, or combination of methods to be utilized to accomplish all the work required in Attachment 1. Include how each task will be accomplished, work rate, and number of employees to be appointed.

(ii) FACTOR 2 – NON-TECHNICAL CAPABILITY. Provide an offer demonstrating your firm’s capability to provide the services required in the PWS.

(B) Sub-Factor 2A – Relevant Past Performance: Provide no more than five (5) awarded contract samples during 2020-2024 similar to the scope and complexity of this requirement that clearly demonstrates your company’s past performance record. Do not submit contract samples outside of this date range. Failure to comply with these instructions will result in your quotation package being non-responsive to the requirements of solicitation and it will be rejected.

(C) Sub-Factor 2B – Price: Price and submit the Base+Option Years in the Schedule of Items.

Submission with your quotation package will satisfy this evaluation factor for award.

(15) A site visit has not been scheduled for this requirement. Offerors are however encouraged to conduct their own research into the area, this research is at the offerors own expense and is not reimbursable by the government. If a site visit is desired, contact the technical POC as provided in the Schedule of Items section.

(16) All amendments to the solicitation will be posted at www.sam.gov. Acknowledge receipt and understanding of all amendments to this solicitation by signing/returning only Page 1 of each amendment, if any, with your quotation package.

(17) Offers shall be submitted electronically via e-mail to brian.johnson3@usda.gov no later than the date posted in SAM. Offerors shall ensure offers are delivered into this inbox by the due date and time. Submit one (1) Adobe document as your response to this solicitation. Failure to comply with this request will deem your submission as non-responsive to the request for solicitation. Be aware that large attachments may increase the time required to deliver an e-mail. It is the offeror’s responsibility to confirm receipt of the offer.

(18) The Government reserves the right to require the submission of Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data as is deemed necessary to arrive at a fair and reasonable price.

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1(f), Late Submissions, Modifications, Revisions, and Withdrawals of Offers:

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact 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.

(End of Provision)

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52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a firm-fixed-price 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:

(A) Sub-Factor 1A – Service Plan;

(B) Sub-Factor 2A – Relevant Past Performance; and

(C) Sub-Factor 2B – Price

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

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

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

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

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).

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☐ (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)).

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☐ (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).

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☐ (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).

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☒ (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).

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☐ (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.

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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)

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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) 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (JUL 1990)

Provisions Incorporated by Full Text:

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 these addresses:

(a) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

(b) FAR Provisions are located in FAR Part 52 at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52)

(c) Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR): https://www.acquisition.gov/agar

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

(e) Deviations to provisions may be viewed at:

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.

FAR and AGAR Clauses

Clauses Incorporated by Reference:

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023) 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (MAY 2024)

(DEVIATION FEB 2025)

52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984)

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52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984) 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (AUG 1989) 452.204-70 Modification for Contract Closeout (OCT 2024) 452.204-71 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Employees (OCT 2024)

Clauses Incorporated by Full Text:

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 ten (10) days of contract expiration.

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within ten (10) days;

provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least sixty (60) days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed sixty (60) months.

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 these addresses:

(a) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

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

(c) Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR): https://www.acquisition.gov/agar

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

(e) Deviations to clauses may be viewed at:

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

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (NOV 2020)

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

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

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Solicitation in Advance of Funding – Notice to Offerors:

Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.

System for Award Management – Notice to Offerors #1:

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Agencies will not consider or use these representations. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

System for Award Management – Notice to Offerors #2:

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

Submission of Offers:

Refer to the closing date/time as posted on the SAM website, which includes each amendment issued that may/may not extend the closing date/time.

Attachments List: The following attachments are made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Attachment Number

Description Page Count

1 Performance Work Statement (PWS) 15

2 Project Location Map 1

3 Wage Determination 11

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Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement (PWS)

JANITORIAL SERVICES, WENATCHEE RIVER RANGER DISTRICT

USDA Forest Service

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Washington State

(County)

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 General

This is a non-personal services contract to provide commercial janitorial services to the Wenatchee River Ranger District (WRRD), Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest (Oka-Wen), Wenatchee, Washington. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

2.0 Background

The Oka-Wen is one of the largest forests in the Pacific Northwest Region with six ranger districts covering more than 3.8 million acres in north-central Washington State. The Forest has a diverse landscape ranging from high, glaciated alpine peaks along the Cascade Crest to the dry and rugged shrub-steppe country at its eastern edge. It stretches 180 miles south from the Canada border. The Oka-Wen engages in interagency and collaborative efforts at state, county, and federal levels. The Forest is a leader in implementing a Forest Restoration Strategy that recognizes the role and needs of fire-adapted communities and wildlife.

3.0 Purpose

Provide commercial janitorial services to the WRRD. Services are required to maintain a clean and attractive workplace environment that boosts staff morale and presents each facility in their best appearance to enhance public relations and attractiveness of the facilities.

4.0 Description of Services

The contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, management, tools, materials, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, and other items and non-personal services necessary to provide commercial janitorial services to the WRRD facilities. The contractor shall provide services in accordance with this PWS, and all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

5.0 Place of Performance

600 Sharebourne Street, Leavenworth, WA 98826

Facilities:

WRRD Administrative Office WRRD Fire Building WRRD Timber House WRRD Roads Buildings x 2 WRRD Recreation Warehouse WRRD Shop

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6.0 Period of Performance

The period of performance shall be as indicated below.

Period POP Start Date POP End Date Base Year: 10/01/2025 09/30/2026

Option Year 1: 10/01/2026 09/30/2027 Option Year 2: 10/01/2027 09/30/2028 Option Year 3: 10/01/2028 09/30/2029 Option Year 4: 10/01/2029 09/30/2030

7.0 Contract Type

The Government will award a firm-fixed-price (FFP) commercial service contract with up to a total of five (5) years.

8.0 Government Regular Working Hours

The Government's regular working hours are Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1630, except federal holidays or when the government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar government directed closings.

9.0 Contractor Hours of Operations

The contractor is responsible for conducting business during or after government regular working hours (depending on the facility), and to maintain at all times an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS.

10.0 Federal Holidays

When a federal holiday occurs on a Saturday, federal employees are normally granted the previous Friday as the holiday observance. When a federal holiday occurs on a Sunday, federal employees are normally granted the following Monday as the holiday observance. Below is the list of recognized federal holidays:

Federal Holidays*

New Year’s Day (Jan 1) Labor Day (First Monday in Sep) Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Third

Mon in Jan) Columbus Day (Second Mon in Oct)

Washington’s Birthday (Third Mon in Feb) Veterans Day (Nov 11) Memorial Day (Last Mon in May) Thanksgiving Day (Fourth Thu in Nov)

Juneteenth National Independence Day (Jun 19) Christmas Day (Dec 25) Independence Day (Jul 4)

*Resource: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/

11.0 Contractor Key Personnel

Contract Manager: The contractor shall provide a contract manager and designated alternate, as applicable, who has full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available during the Government's regular working hours.

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Quality Control Representative: The contractor shall provide a quality control representative who shall be responsible for the contractor’s Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure services are performed IAW the PWS.

The quality control representative shall implement and maintain full compliance of the QCP throughout the contract period.

12.0 Government Key Personnel

Contracting Officer (CO): The CO is the only official with the authority to: enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts; make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government; and legally bind the government. The CO shall ensure that the contractor receives impartial, fair, and equitable treatment under this contract. The CO shall determine and document the final assessment of the contractor's performance in the government’s past performance tracking system, if the contract meets the required threshold.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): A COR may be assigned to this contract to monitor all technical aspects and assist in contract administration. The COR may be 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 communication with the contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements (without increasing or decreasing contract scope), including Government drawings designs, and specifications; monitor contractor's performance and notify both the CO and contractor of deficiencies; and provide site entry of contractor personnel. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the contract.

13.0 Post-Award Conference and Periodic Progress Meetings

The contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The CO and/or COR shall meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the CO will apprise the contractor of how the Government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues.

14.0 Changes

The quantities specified in the Schedule of Items are estimates only and are not guaranteed quantities. The government reserves the right to add, remove, or change the items and quantities to be serviced under this contract, as required. Price adjustments for these changes shall be based on the rates specified in the Schedule of Items for identical or similar items. Changes will only be authorized by a warranted CO.

15.0 Inspection and Acceptance

Any inspection and acceptance will be at the location specified in the contract. The designated COR will act as the representative of the CO for purposes of inspection and acceptance of services to ensure compliance with the terms, conditions, and specifications of the subject contract. The COR has no authority to make any changes to the terms and conditions of the contract.

16.0 Invoicing and Payment

All contractor invoices shall be submitted via the Invoice Processing Platform (www.ipp.gov) using contract line item numbers (CLINs). The contractor shall be required to establish account(s), access method(s), log-in(s), RFQ No 1240BD25Q0066 Janitorial Services, Wenatchee River Ranger District Page 18 of 42 and necessary training in order to submit invoices through IPP. Invoices not submitted via IPP shall not be accepted or paid.

Note: The contractor shall only invoice for work performed and as authorized by the contract. Payment will be made only for those items listed on the Schedule of Items. The contractor shall receive COR validation that the monthly janitorial services comply with the contract’s specifications before submitting its invoice in IPP.

17.0 Travel

Work performance under this contract requires access to Leavenworth, WA. The contractor shall be responsible for all travel to and from the work site location(s).

SECURITY AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

18.0 Security

The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property provided to the contractor for contractor use under this contract. At the close of each work period, all government property shall be secured.

19.0 Access to Government Facilities

The contractor shall coordinate all contractor personnel access to government facilities with the COR at least five (5) business days prior to any scheduled service or visit. Only contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall have access to government facilities. If no coordination is made, access will be denied.

Contractor personnel entering government facilities shall abide by all security regulations.

20.0 Key Control

If the contractor is provided with keys, including key cards, or door access codes to allow access to buildings and rooms requiring cleaning, they shall ensure they are not lost…