S01 - RFQ - 12FPC126Q0003_Combined Synopsis_High_Pressure_Air_Compressor.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICTITATION

12FPC126Q0003

High Pressure Air Compressor

Rev. 11/21/25

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Kellogg Soil Survey Laboratory (KSSL), Nebraska

FOR SOLICITATION INFORMATION: Scott Crist 317-295-5872 scott.crist@usda.gov

OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME: March 27, 2026

10:00 A.M. EDST

mailto:scott.crist@usda.gov

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Part 12 – Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services – FAR Overhaul as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested directly from vendors authorized by FAR Part 12.201-1 (2) (ii), under exemption 5.101(b)(1)(i).

(i) This solicitation number 12FPC126Q0003 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and the acquisition procedures at FAR Part 12 – Commercial Item Acquisition (FAR Overhaul) is being utilized. The Government intends to issue a firm fixed price (FFP) award based on the lowest price, technically acceptable quote (LPTA) that conforms to the solicitation requirements.

(i i) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAR Overhaul via www.acq.gov.

(i ii) This solicitation is being set aside for Small Business. The North American Classification System Code (NAICS) is 333912 – Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing. For more information on size standards visit http://www.sba.gov/size.

Active SAM registration is required in order to be awarded this contract and must remain active throughout the period of performance.

(iv) Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINS):

CLIN Description Estimated Quantity

Unit of Issue Unit Cost Total

High Pressure Air Compressor to measure soil retention 1 Each

0002 Service 36 Monthly

Total

(v ) Description of Requirement. Contractor shall furnish product, respective accessories listed within salient characteristics and service found on attachment two (2).

(v i) General Scope of Work. Contractor shall provide a High-Pressure Air Compressor that meets salient characteristics listed on attachment two (2).

(v ii) Date(s) and Place(s) of Delivery and Acceptance. The government is requesting the High Pressure Air Compressor to be delivered/installed as soon as possible.

(v ii i) Delivery Location:

Kellogg Soil Survey Lab – Attn: Chris Lee 1121 Lincoln Mall Fourth Floor, Room 404 Lincoln, NE 68508

(ix ) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The following addenda also apply. Addendum to 52.212-1, Modify (b): Submission of Offers to read as follows: All Quotes shall be submitted on company letterhead, (and any applicable amendments), signed, dated and sent via email to Mr. Scott Crist at, email: scott.crist@usda.gov no later than March 27, 2026 no later than 10:00 A.M. EST. All questions resulting from this solicitation are due by March 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST. The offeror shall provide a Firm Fixed Price quote that is in accordance with this solicitation. To be considered technically acceptable, the offeror must submit the following: 1) Quote on Company Letterhead, with any amendments, as applicable, signed, and priced; 2) Items must conform to the http://www.sba.gov/siz http://www.sba.gov/size http://www.sba.gov/size http://www.sba.gov/size http://www.sba.gov/size http://www.sba.gov/size required specifications; 3) Registered and active in SAM.gov prior to award; 4) Must have NAICS code 333 and 336612 in SAM.gov prior to award.

(x ) FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items – The Government intends to make an award based on the vendor submitting the quote with the Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable process.

- Vendor must be able to provide specifications/conditions listed on attachment two (2) – Salient Characteristics and comply with those requirements listed under attachment one (1) Statement of Work.

- Vendor must have an active SAM registration.

(x i) Offerors are required to complete the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial

Items. This must be completed at www.SAM.gov and the registration in an “Active” status.

(x ii) The clause at 52.212-4 (August 2025), Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition for those applicable and addenda is listed within attachment three (3). Specific detail applicable to this acquisition and related provisions/clauses can be found at www.acquisition.gov.

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 – Kristina Baker at Kristina.baker@usda.gov.

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).

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.

http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.acquisition.gov/ mailto:SPE.inquiry@usda.gov

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.

Attachments

Attachment 1 - Statement of Work Attachment 2 - Salient Characteristics Attachment 3 - Terms and Conditions

Contact Information

Scott Crist – Contract Specialist at scott.crist@usda.gov or 317-295-5872.

Kristina Baker – Contracting Officer at Kristina.baker@usda.gov or 816-926-1435.

mailto:Kristina.baker@usda.gov

Attachment One (1) - Statement of Work

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

USDA NRCS SPSD NSSC

Kellogg Soil Survey Laboratory

Laboratory Air Compressor

Revision 1 2/3/2026

Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Mission

The KSSL mission is to serve data to farmers, landowners, and other customers via web soil survey and the soil data mart.

1.2 Background

1.3 Scope

2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• The duty cycle of the compressor must allow for continuous operation 24 hr/day

• The air compressor must include a regulator to adjust delivery pressure, with pressure sensor

• The air supplied by the compressor must be oil free

• The air compressor must include a minimum 20-gallon air receiver with adjustable outlet pressure regulator.8

• The compressor must include an oil filtration system and oil monitoring sensor

• The air compressor must include an automated system to drain condensation from the receiver tank.8

• Any compressor maintenance requiring electrical or pressure shutoff should not be needed more than quarterly (4 times per year) and should be brief enough to avoid losing pressure below critical thresholds at points of use. If necessary, system should include an appropriately sized reserve tank for potential use during such maintenance

• The compressor system footprint and required operating clearance must not exceed 4’ x 5’; see image. 8

• The compressor must come with a 10 + year warranty

• Compressor delivery, off-loading, and placement at point of use must be included

• The vendor is responsible for verifying all field dimensions prior to delivery and installation

• If necessary, the awardee (vendor) must construct the compressor on-site. The vendor shall include any related on-site construction fees in proposal

• Lessor will provide plumbing and electrical personnel at time of installation to assist contractor delivering the high-pressure compressor

2.1 Non-Personal Services

2.2 Contractor Personnel Qualifications

2.3 Key Personnel

2.4 Location and Hours of Work

2.5 Travel

2.6 Invoicing

3 REQUIREMENTS/TASKS

3.1 Requirement/Task 1

3.2 Requirement/Task 2

3.3 Requirement/Task 3

3.4 Requirement/Task 4

3.5 Requirement/Task 5

4 DELIVERABLES/SCHEDULE

5 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

5.4 Restrictions Against Disclosure

5.5 Organizational Conflicts of Interest

1 INTRODUCTION

The National Soil Survey Center - Kellogg Soil Survey Laboratory (KSSL) Branch requires an air compressor providing 300 pounds per square inch (psi) at 5 - 10 cubic feet per minute (cfm) to supply a recently installed high-capacity manifold system at the new KSSL facility. The manifold system is used for soil water retention and bulk density measurements.

1.1 Mission

The KSSL mission is to serve data to farmers, landowners, and other customers via web soil survey and the soil data mart.

1.2 Background

The Kellogg Soil Survey Laboratory (KSSL) requires a high-pressure air compressor to supply a high-capacity manifold system for measuring soil water retention and bulk density.

The KSSL has a greater than 18-month water retention and bulk density analysis backlog and this is an emergency request to perform mission-essential measurement of soil properties for soil survey per 7 CFR 611.

Soil data drive soil classification and interpretations informing land use, management, and conservation of soil resources.

1.3 Scope

The Kellogg Soil Survey Laboratory requires a specialized, high-pressure air compressor to supply a high-capacity air manifold system for measuring soil water retention and bulk density.

2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• The compressor must be able to continuously supply from 5 cfm to10 cfm (cfm = cubic feet per minute) of compressed air at 300 psi (psi = pounds per square inch) to the point of use.

- Contractor to field-verify the cfm actually needed based on the banks of self-venting regulators in current use, and then size the compressor system accordingly.

• The duty cycle of the compressor must allow for continuous operation 24 hr/day.

• The compressor must operate on 208 V – 220 V/ 60 hz. Electrical current must not exceed the capacity of a 50-amp service line.

• The air compressor must include a regulator to adjust delivery pressure, with pressure sensor.

• The air supplied by the compressor must be oil free.

• The air compressor must include a minimum 20-gallon air receiver.

• The compressor must include an oil filtration system and oil monitoring sensor.

• The air compressor must include an automated system to drain condensation from the receiver tank.

• Any compressor maintenance requiring electrical or pressure shutoff should not be needed more than quarterly (4 times per year).

• The compressor system footprint and required operating clearance must not exceed 4’ x 5’; see image.

• The compressor must come with a 10 + year warranty.

• Compressor delivery, off-loading, and placement at point of use must be included.

• The vendor is responsible for verifying all field dimensions prior to delivery and installation.

• If necessary, the awardee (vendor) must construct the compressor on-site. The vendor shall include any related on-site construction fees in proposal.

• Contractor must provide oversight of air compressor installation by licensed electrician and plumber. USDA will provide plumbing and electrical personnel at time of installation to assist contractor delivering the high-pressure compressor.

2.1 Non-Personal Services

The Government shall neither supervise Contractor employees nor control the method by which the Contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall the Government assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for, individual Contractor employees, except for the site lead. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to manage its employees and to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services, or give the perception of personal services. If the Contractor believes that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, immediately.

2.2 Contractor Personnel Qualifications

Not applicable

2.3 Key Personnel

Not applicable

2.4 Location and Hours of Work

Work under this contract is performed at a Government facility, operating Monday through Friday, except U.S. Federal Holidays.

Work may take place between 8 AM and 4:30 PM. Date and time of delivery, off-loading, placement, and installation services will be scheduled with the KSSL.

Weather and security closures by their nature usually arise without advance notice. As such, the Government will notify the Contractor as soon as possible once any closures have been announced.

2.5 Travel

Not applicable

2.6 Invoicing

Invoices must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) system and in accordance with the payment clause(s) in the contract.

3 REQUIREMENTS/TASKS

The Contractor shall:

3.1 Requirement/Task 1

The contractor will arrange for delivery of the air compressor to the Kellogg Soil Survey Laboratory located at 1121 Lincoln Mall, Lincoln NE, 68508.

3.2 Requirement/Task 2

The contractor will arrange and be responsible for unloading the compressor.

3.3 Requirement/Task 3

The contractor will arrange and be responsible for placement of compressor at the point of use location.

3.4 Requirement/Task 4

Installation of compressor to include plumbing and electrical services furnished through lessor.

3.5 Requirement/Task 5

The contractor will provide onsite training covering compressor operation and maintenance.

4 DELIVERABLES/SCHEDULE

Timely completion of deliverables is essential to a successful outcome. Below are the required due dates for each requirement/task.

Item No.

Deliverable Reference Due

1 Delivery of the air compressor SOW Section 3.1 Within 90 calendar days of contract award.

2 Unload compressor SOW Section 3.2 At time of delivery

3 Placement of compressor on pad SOW Section 3.3 Within 15 days of delivery

4 Installation of compressor SOW Section 3.4 Within 15 days of placement, subject to availability of plumber/electrician services through lessor

5 Operation and maintenance training SOW Section 3.5 Within 15 days of installation

5 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This section describes the special requirements that apply to this contract. The following sub-sections provide additional detail for each requirement.

5.4 Restrictions Against Disclosure

Not applicable

5.5 Organizational Conflicts of Interest

The Contractor acknowledges that it is familiar with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 9.5, Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest, and agrees to avoid, neutralize or mitigate such conflicts of interest in accordance with the principles set forth in the FAR. If the performance would require the Contractor, including subcontractors, to provide services related to systems or projects with which the Contractor is already directly concerned, either by prime or subcontract, that would cause an organizational conflict of interest, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, and not perform the work until direction is provided by the Contacting Officer.

Attachment Two (2) Salient Characteristics.

Salient Characteristics of High Pressure Air Compressor

To improve the accuracy and turnaround of your quote request, please provide as much detail as possible in the table below and return this form with your quote. Any information that does not apply write N/A, write unknown for any information that has yet to be determined. Please send any other specifications you may have. *Indicates crucial information.

Application Details

To provide a continuous supply of 300 psi to a laboratory manifold system to measure water retention of soil through the application of pressure.

Project Description

The air compressor would need to continuously supply 300psi at an estimated 5 cfm to 10 cfm (cfm = cubic feet per minute) to an existing manifold system.

*Gas (Air, Nitrogen, CNG, Helium, Hydrogen, Argon, Gas Content, etc.) Air Product of Interest (if known) TBD

*Requested Flow Rate (SCFM)

The compressor must be able to continuously supply an estimated 5 cfm to 10 cfm (cfm = cubic feet per minute) of compressed air at 300 psi (psi – pounds per square inch) to the point of use.

Contractor to field-verify the cfm actually needed based of the banks of self-venting regulators in current use, and then size the compressor system accordingly.

Supply System Flow Rate (SCFM) - (booster application) Unknown *Inlet Pressure to Sauer System (PSI) Ambient, approximately 14.5psi *Point of Use Pressure Required (PSI) 217.5 psi *Storage Pressure Required (PSI) 300 psi supplied

*Electric Supply (Voltage/Phase/Hertz) 208V – 220 V/ 3 phase / 60Hz – preliminary utilizing market research

*Ambient Temperature (Min/Max) Approximately 69 F *Inlet Gas Temperature (Min/Max) Ambient air, approximately 69 F Additional components required: Dryer (refrigerated or desiccant), Filtration, Receiver Tank, Sound Enclosure, Weather Enclosure, etc.

• If a dryer or filtration is requested, please provide requested dewpoint and air quality requirements. NA

End User’s Name Christopher Lee, Kellogg Soil Survey Laboratory Installation Location (City, State) Lincoln, Nebraska Installation Conditions (indoor/outdoor/climate controlled, etc.) Indoor Hazardous Conditions/Location NA Cooling Water Available No Operating Cycle (continuous, intermittent, filling receiver) The system will operate 24/7, 365 days a year.

Expected Run Hours per Year 8,760 Delivery Requirement As soon as possible without rush order pricing.

Project Budget Unknown

Attachment Three (3)

Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -

Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and United States Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses and Provisions

The clauses and provisions contained herein are applicable to any order awarded because of this solicitation. The terms and conditions set forth herein supersede all other terms and conditions. Acceptance of the order in accordance with (IAW) FAR 12.201-1(b)(2) constitutes acceptance of all terms and conditions contained herein.

As part of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), 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 this solicitation.

Contracting officers will rely on representations from offers based on provisions in the solicitation. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998

This solicitation 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 the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2025) 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) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Sep 2025) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Sep 2025) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Nov 2025) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

The following clauses are applicable if checked:

☐ 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020) with Alternate I (Nov 2021) ☐ 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) ☐ 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel Jan 2011 ☒ 52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.204-91 Contractor identification (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Sep 2025) ☐ 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Sep 2025) ☒ 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Sep 2025) ☒ 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2025) https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

☐ Alternate III (Nov 2025) of 52.219-9.

☐ Alternate IV (Nov 2025) of 52.219-9

☐ 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.219-16 Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) ☒ 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35 ☒ 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36 ☐ 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010 ☐ 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) ☐ 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014)

This Statement is for Information Only:

It is not a Wage Determination

Employee Class Monetary Wage -- Fringe Benefits Aircraft Mechanic $XX.XX

☐ 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option

Contracts) (Aug 2018) ☐ 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (May 2014) ☐ 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) ☐ 52.222-53 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-

Requirements (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) ☐ 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008)

☐ Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 ☐ 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.223-12 Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services ☐ 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017)

☐ Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3 ☒ 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1 ☒ 52.225-3 Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (Nov 2025)

☒ Alternate II (Nov 2025) of 52.225-3.

☐ Alternate III (Nov 2025) of 52.225-3.

☐ Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3

☐ 52.225-5 Trade Agreements (Nov 2023) ☐ 52.225-19 Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a Diplomatic or Consular Mission outside the

United States (May 2020)

☐ 52.225-26 Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) ☐ 52.226-4 Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) ☐ 52.226-5 Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Aug 2025) ☐ 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements ☐ 52.232-29 Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) ☐ 52.232-30 Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) ☒ 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Oct 2018) ☐ 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) ☐ 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.240-92 Security Requirements (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (No 2025) ☐ 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Apr 2023) of 52.247-64.

☐ Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64

Other Applicable Clauses

52.246-15 Certificate of Conformance (Apr 1984) 52.247-29 F.O.B. Origin (Feb 2006) 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Jan 1991)

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 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 close-out 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)