S01-RFQ NRCS Tile Finder-REQ-1074435-IA-1.docx

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

Tile Finder

For Solicitation Information: Priscilla Perry Priscilla.perry@usda.gov 202-401-0632

Angie Comstock angie.comstock@usda.gov 816-926-7916

Offer Due Date/Local Time: 2PM CST August 24, 2022

A Solicitation/Contract Form

A.1 SF 1449 – to be provided upon award

A.2 Department/Agency

A.2.1 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

A.3 Contracting Office

A.3.1 Farm Production and Conservation - Business Center Acquisition and Procurement Division Section 1 - Operations Branch

A.4 Contracting Officer

A.4.1 Angie Comstock: Angie.Comstock@usda.gov Phone: 816-926-7916. Contact for questions.

A.4.2 Any USDA FPAC BC Contracting Officer can act on this contract should the need arise.

A.4.3 A Contracting Officer is the only individual who can legally commit or obligate the Government for the expenditure of public funds. Only the contracting officer has authority to: (1) increase or decrease the award amount; (2) direct or negotiate any changes; (3) modify or extend the period of performance; (4) change the schedule of completion; (5) authorize payment under this order;

(6) otherwise modify any terms or conditions of this Contract.

A.5 Contract Specialist

A.5.1 Priscilla Perry: Priscilla.Perry@usda.gov Phone: 202-401-0632. Contact for questions.

A.6 Program Office

A.6.1 Natural Resources Conservation Agency, (NRCS) Iowa State Office

A.6.2 Point of Contact: To Be Provided Upon Award

A.6.3 The program office point of contact will act as the liaison to coordinate activities between the Contractor and Contracting Officer, as required, in the performance of the work under this contract. They have the authority to provide technical clarification of the contract requirements but does not have the authority to modify any contract provisions, including, without limitation, changing the scope of work, the cost/price thereof, or the performance delivery schedule(s) therefore. Technical clarification will be issued in writing within 5 (five) calendar days after verbal issuance.

End of Section

B SF 1449 Services/Supplies and Prices/Costs

B.1 Contract Type

B.1.1 GSA Task Order

B.1.2 Fixed Not to Exceed Price

B.2 Pricing

B.2.1 The fixed not-to-exceed amount for the entire GSA task order (to be identified upon award).

End of Section

C Statement of Work

C.1 Background

C.2 Requirements/Deliverables

C.2.2.1 “V2” 650’ Reel

C.2.2.2 Quantity of five

C.2.2.3 Assisted Manual rewind

C.2.2.4 Locator Package

C.2.2.5 512 HZ Sonde

C.2.2.6 Locating Kit, Receiver, Transmitter, Connection Leads & Hard Case

C.2.2.7 Operating Frequency: 82 kHz, 512Hz, 50/60 Hz

C.2.2.8 Operating Frequency: 82 kHz, 512Hz, 50/60 Hz

C.2.2.9 Output Power: 82 kHz, 512Hz .5 W to 1.0 W

C.2.2.10 Antenna Mode: Peak

C.2.2.11 Display: Backlit LCD bar graph, low battery, signal strength, mode & function

C.2.2.12 Audio Indication: Variable pitch

C.2.2.13 Power: Receiver - 6 “C” & Transmitter - 8 “C” disposable batteries

C.2.2.14 Battery Life: Receiver - Continuous: 40 hours Intermittent: 82 hours Transmitter - 36+ hours

C.2.2.15 Signal Strength: LCD bar graph, absolute signal strength readout

C.2.2.16 Gain Control: Up/down for automatic centering and manual

C.2.2.17 Depth Measurement: Push-button readout to 15 feet

C.2.2.18 Operating Temperature:-4º F to +133º F

C.2.2.19 Size: Receiver - 30.3” x 9.4” Transmitter - 8.5”x5.8”x2.5” Hard Case: 43”x18 5/16”x7”

C.2.2.20 Weight: Receiver - 3 lbs. Transmitter - 2.2lbs Total w/Hard Case - 29 lbs.

C.2.2.21 Reel Part # 004

C.2.2.22 Rod Length: 650ft

C.2.2.23 Rod Diameter: 3/8” (Maximum)

C.2.2.24 Reel Dimension: 33”x20”x37”

C.2.2.25 Reel Weight: 90lbs

C.2.2.26 Brake: Manual

C.2.2.27 Rewind Part # ICMR

C.2,2.28 Dimension: 28”x12”x10”

C.2.2.29 Weight: 20lbs

C.2.2.30 Operation: Manual Crank

C.2.2.31 Drive: Chain

C.2.2.32 512 Hz Sonde Part # 144-01

C.2.2.33 Range: 15’

C.2.2.34 Transmission: 512Hz

C.2.2.35 Length: 5 1/2”

C.2.2.36 Diameter: 1”

C.2.2.37 Power: AA Battery

D Packaging and Marking

D.2 If the product is damaged when delivered they will not be accepted.

End of Section

E. Delivery, Inspection and Acceptance

E.1 Inspection

E.1.2 Inspection will be completed upon delivery of the equipment.

E.1.3 Inspection will be done by a USDA designated point of contact which will be provided upon award.

E.2 Delivery

E.2.1 Vendor will contact the NRCS POC at least 24 hours before delivery to ensure NRCS personnel will be available. Day of delivery, delivery personnel will notify when they have arrived so a NRCS employee can view delivery, will give a brief demonstration of the workings of the new Tile finder and accessories, or provide a contact of someone that can come out at another time to do this, will give the NRCS employee a chance to examine the new Tile finder and accessories for any defects and provide NRCS with a copy of the work order with both the deliverer’s signature/date and the NRCS employee’s signature/date signifying the Tile finder and accessories was received. Delivery to be made to the NRCS IA state office located at different locations, see J Attachment-Sections J.1.1.1 through J.1.1.5.

E.2.2 Delivery must be during business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Delivery date must be coordinated with the contact NRCS contact provided at time of award.

E.2.3 Delivery within 30 calendar days after contractor receipt of the purchase order.

F Performance

F.1 Period of Performance

F.1.1 USDA requires that the equipment be delivered no later than 30 days after receipt of award.

End of Section

G Contract Administration Data

G.1 Invoicing

G.1.1 One (1) invoice for all equipment shall be submitted after all equipment has been delivered.

G.1.2 The "Submit Invoice-to" address for USDA orders is the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). All invoices are to be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform. This is a mandatory requirement initiated by the U.S. Department of Treasury and you can find more information at this website https://www.ipp.gov/

G.2 Payment

G.2.1 USDA pays for services in arrears (after service is completed). No payments will be made prior to the completion of service.

G.2.2 Payment will be made after receipt of invoice or acceptance of service whichever is later. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer.

H Special Contract Requirements

H.2.1 The contractor must adhere to CDC and local COVID-19 response requirements.

I Contract Clauses

I.1 AGAR 452.211-72 – Statement of Work/Specifications (Feb 1988)

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services, and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced in Section C.

(End of Clause)

I.2 AGAR 452.211-74 – Period of Performance (Feb 1988) USDA requires that the equipment be delivered no later than 30 days after receipt of award.

(End of Clause)

I.3 AGAR 452.246-70 – Inspection Acceptance (Feb 1988)

(a) The Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s duly authorized representative will inspect and accept the supplies and/or services to be provided under this contract.

(b) Inspection and acceptance will be performed after each service requirement is completed.

(End of clause)

I.4 Limitation of Authority The government assigned Project or Program Manager, Task POC, or COR are responsible for monitoring the Contractor’s performance. Any proposed modifications to the purchase order, such as changes to the scope of work, or to the terms and conditions of the task order must be authorized by the Contracting Officer.

(End of clause)

I.5 Federal Acquisition Regulation Clauses (FAR)

I.5.1 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021).

As prescribed in 12.301(b)(3), insert the following clause:

(a) Inspection /Acceptance . The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract . The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance . The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the

Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights-

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act ( 31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract .

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim , appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference.

The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract , pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract .

(e) Definitions . The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions , is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice .

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice , if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include-

(i) Name and address of the Contractor ;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment , including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice ; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract .

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information .

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract .

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice , in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice , the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232- 33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act ( 31 U.S.C.3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract , provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.-

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract .

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act ( 31 U.S.C.3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212- 5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice . For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be (5) considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made .

(6) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall -

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the-

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item , if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer .

(7) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract .

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if–

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v)

(vi) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract .

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.

(vii) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on-

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor ;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor .

(viii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in FAR 32.608-2 in effect on the date of this contract .

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin ; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract , if transportation is f.o.b. destination .

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties .

(l) Termination for the Government’s convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract , or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract , the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination.

The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor ’s records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract , or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor , or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience .

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract , title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance , regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty . The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract .

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty , the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract .

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 41 U.S.C. 4712 and 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies /services.

(2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice , Other Compliances, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract , including any license agreements for computer software .

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation .

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments.

(9) The specification.

(10)

(t) [Reserved]

(u) Unauthorized Obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an "I agree" click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., "click-wrap" or "browse-wrap" agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (u)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(v) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor ’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract .

(End of clause)

I.5.2 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2022).

As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4), insert the following clause:

(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 and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (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)

(5) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

(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:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

(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. 2402).

(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) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

(5) [Reserved].

(6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

(7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

(8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

(9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. 2313).

(10) [Reserved].

(11) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

(12) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (SEP 2021) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

(13) [Reserved]

X (14) (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.

(15) (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.

(16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2018) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

(17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (NOV 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

(ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

(iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

(iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9.

(v) Alternate IV (SEP 2021) of 52.219-9.

(18) (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.

(19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637s).

(20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

(21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 657f).

X (22) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

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

(23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

(24) 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 (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

(25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

(26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) ( 15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

X (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O.11755).

X (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2022) (E.O.13126).

X (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015)

X (30) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O.11246).

(ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26

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

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

(32) (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.

(33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

(34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

X (35) (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).

(36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

(37) (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.

(38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

(39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

(40) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

(ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.

(41) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

(ii) Alternate I (Jun2014) of 52.223-14.

(42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020) ( 42 U.S.C. 8259b).

(43) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

(ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

X (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513).

(45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

(46) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun2016) (E.O. 13693).

(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) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

(49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C.chapter83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 400 1 note, Pub. L. 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 (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

(iii) Alternate II (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

(iv) Alternate III (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

(50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2019) ( 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

X (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.

2302Note).

(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 (Nov2007) 42 U.S.C. 5150).

(55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

(56) 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. 2307(f)).

(57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

X (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT2018) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

(59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

(60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

(61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).

(62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

(63) (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:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

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

(2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) ( 29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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

(4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) ( 29U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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

(6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (MAY 2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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

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

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

(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)

(3) 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.

(4) 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) 52.203-19, 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)).

(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 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).

(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2018) ( 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.

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

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

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

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

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

(xi) 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.

(xii)

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

(xiv) (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).

(xv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) 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).

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

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

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

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

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

(xxi) 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. 2302 Note).

(xxii) 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.

(xxiii) 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 52.247-6.

(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)

Alternate I (FEB 2000). As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4)(i), delete paragraph (d) from the basic clause, redesignate paragraph (e) as paragraph (d), and revise the reference to "paragraphs (a), (b), (c), or (d) of this clause" in the redesignated paragraph (d) to read "paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of this clause".

Alternate II (MAY 2022). As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4)(ii), substitute the following paragraphs (d)(1) and (e)(1) for paragraphs (d)(1) and (e)(1) of the basic clause as follows:

(d)(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, an appropriate Inspector General appointed under section 3 or 8 G of the Inspector General Act of 1978 ( 5 U.S.C. App.), or an authorized representative of either of the foregoing officials shall have access to and right to—

(i) Examine any of the Contractor’s or any subcontractors’ records that pertain to, and involve transactions relating to, this contract; and

(ii) Interview any officer or employee regarding such transactions.

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c), of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services, other than—

(i) Paragraph (d) of this clause. This paragraph flows down to all subcontracts, except the authority of the Inspector General under paragraph (d)(1)(ii) does not flow down; and

(ii) Those clauses listed in this paragraph (e)(1). Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

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

(B) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5).

(C) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115- 91).

(D) 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).

(E) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2018) ( 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.

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

(G) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

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

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

(J) 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.

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

(L) (1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

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

(M) 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).

(N) 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).

(O) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (Executive Order 12989).

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

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

(R) (1) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).

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

(S) 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. 2302 Note).

(T) 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.

(U) 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.

(End of clause)

J Attachment

J.1 Delivery Locations:

L Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors or Respondents

L.1 Type of Award

L.1.1 This will be a fixed price General Service Administration (GSA) task order.

L.2 Instructions for proposal/quote

L.2.1 All interested and qualified parties shall provide a quote via GSA e-Buy or via email Angie Comstock at angie.comstock@usda.gov and Priscilla Perry at priscilla.perry@usda.gov and by 2 PM CST August 24, 2022.

L.2.2 All proposals/quotes should include:

L.2.2.1 Breakdown of pricing for each piece of equipment required;

L.2.2.2 Delivery costs;

L.2.2.3 GSA Schedule Number;

L.2.2.4 Point of contact (name, email, and telephone number);

L.2.2.5 Business size;

L.2.2.6 Payment terms;

L.2.2.7 Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN);

L.2.2.8 DUNS number.

L.2.3 USDA seeks to obtain the offeror’s best price based on its evaluation of discounts, terms, conditions, and concessions offered to commercial customers. In an effort to receive the highest quality service at the lowest possible price, the government requests all available discounts on all services offered for this requirement.

L.3 Requirements

L.3.1 Interested and qualified parties shall register in System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

L.3.2 This is being set aside for small businesses. Only quotes from small businesses will be accepted.

M Evaluation Factors for Award

M.1 The offerors proposal/quote will be evaluated on lowest price, technically acceptable.

M.1.1 Technically acceptable for this award is the following:

M.1.1.1 The vendor provided a price quote for item requested including delivery costs. (See L.2.2.1 and L.2.2.2)

M.1.1.2 The vendor is registered in SAM. (See L.3.1)

M.1.1.3 The vendor is able to have the equipment delivered no later than 30 days after receipt of award.

M.1.1.4 The vendor is a small business per their SAM registration. (See L.3.2)

M.1.1.5 The vendor provided quotes for new equipment and not refurbished as noted in Section C of this requirement.

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