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1232SA25Q0460

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11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

07/31/2025 1153279

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5601 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE

RM 3-2102

BELTSVILLE MD 20705

USDA ARS ACQUISITION AND PROPERTY D

Multiple

PA GRAZINGLANDS RESEARCH LABORATORY

7207 WEST CHEYENNE STREET

EL RENO

OK 73036

970 851-3735SHANE POPE

08/08/2025 0800 CT

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)X

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

0001 Behavior Analytics Packages for GrowSafes and In-Pen Weight Systems - BASE YEAR (Brand Name or Equal)

- Core trial support

- Data processing and data storage

- Vytelle software user licenses

- Vytelle software site license

- Reporting and on demand data for GrowSafes and in-pen weighing systems mfd. by Vytelle

- Data processing and data storage

- System support services

- Warranty services

- Trial support that includes daily feed intake data

- Feeding events Continued ...

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations

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c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

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SIGN QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

a. NAME OF QUOTER

AREA CODE

NUMBER

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

b. TELEPHONE are are not attached

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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

1232SA25Q0460

- Meal events

- In-pen weighing frequency and duration

- All associative fees, tax, or incidentals must be included

- Core trial support

- Data processing and data storage

- Vytelle software user licenses

- Vytelle software site license

- Reporting and on demand data for GrowSafes and in-pen weighing systems mfd. by Vytelle

- Data processing and data storage

- System support services

- Warranty services

- Trial support that includes daily feed intake data

- Feeding events

- Meal events

- In-pen weighing frequency and duration

- All associative fees, tax, or incidentals must be included

Product/Service Code: 7K20

Product/Service Description: IT AND TELECOM -

STORAGE PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE

SOFTWARE)

Delivery: 08/31/2026

1001 Behavior Analytics Packages for GrowSafes and

In-Pen Weight Systems - OPTION YEAR 1 (Brand Name or Equal)

- Core trial support

- Data processing and data storage

- Vytelle software user licenses

- Vytelle software site license

- Reporting and on demand data for GrowSafes and in-pen weighing systems mfd. by Vytelle

- Data processing and data storage

- System support services

- Warranty services

- Trial support that includes daily feed intake data

- Feeding events

- Meal events

- In-pen weighing frequency and duration

- All associative fees, tax, or incidentals must be included

(Option Line Item)

08/31/2026

Product/Service Code: 7K20

Product/Service Description: IT AND TELECOM -

STORAGE PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE

Continued ...

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

1232SA25Q0460

SOFTWARE)

Delivery: 08/31/2027

2001 Behavior Analytics Packages for GrowSafes and

In-Pen Weight Systems OPTION YEAR 2 (Brand Name or Equal)

- Core trial support

- Data processing and data storage

- Vytelle software user licenses

- Vytelle software site license

- Reporting and on demand data for GrowSafes and in-pen weighing systems mfd. by Vytelle

- Data processing and data storage

- System support services

- Warranty services

- Trial support that includes daily feed intake data

- Feeding events

- Meal events

- In-pen weighing frequency and duration

- All associative fees, tax, or incidentals must be included

- Core trial support

- Data processing and data storage

- Vytelle software user licenses

- Vytelle software site license

- Reporting and on demand data for GrowSafes and in-pen weighing systems mfd. by Vytelle

- Data processing and data storage

- System support services

- Warranty services

- Trial support that includes daily feed intake data

- Feeding events

- Meal events

- In-pen weighing frequency and duration

- All associative fees, tax, or incidentals must be included

(Option Line Item)

08/31/2027

Product/Service Code: 7K20

Product/Service Description: IT AND TELECOM -

STORAGE PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE

SOFTWARE)

Delivery: 08/31/2028

3001 Behavior Analytics Packages for GrowSafes and

In-Pen Weight Systems - OPTION YEAR 3 (Brand Name or Equal)

4 37

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

1232SA25Q0460

- Core trial support

- Data processing and data storage

- Vytelle software user licenses

- Vytelle software site license

- Reporting and on demand data for GrowSafes and in-pen weighing systems mfd. by Vytelle

- Data processing and data storage

- System support services

- Warranty services

- Trial support that includes daily feed intake data

- Feeding events

- Meal events

- In-pen weighing frequency and duration

- All associative fees, tax, or incidentals must be included

- Core trial support

- Data processing and data storage

- Vytelle software user licenses

- Vytelle software site license

- Reporting and on demand data for GrowSafes and in-pen weighing systems mfd. by Vytelle

- Data processing and data storage

- System support services

- Warranty services

- Trial support that includes daily feed intake data

- Feeding events

- Meal events

- In-pen weighing frequency and duration

- All associative fees, tax, or incidentals must be included

(Option Line Item)

08/31/2028

Delivery: 08/31/2029

4001 Behavior Analytics Packages for GrowSafes and

In-Pen Weight Systems - OPTION YEAR 4 (Brand Name or Equal)

- Core trial support

- Data processing and data storage

- Vytelle software user licenses

- Vytelle software site license

- Reporting and on demand data for GrowSafes and in-pen weighing systems mfd. by Vytelle

- Data processing and data storage

- System support services

- Warranty services

- Trial support that includes daily feed intake data

5 37

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

1232SA25Q0460

- Feeding events

- Meal events

- In-pen weighing frequency and duration

- All associative fees, tax, or incidentals must be included

- Core trial support

- Data processing and data storage

- Vytelle software user licenses

- Vytelle software site license

- Reporting and on demand data for GrowSafes and in-pen weighing systems mfd. by Vytelle

- Data processing and data storage

- System support services

- Warranty services

- Trial support that includes daily feed intake data

- Feeding events

- Meal events

- In-pen weighing frequency and duration

- All associative fees, tax, or incidentals must be included

(Option Line Item)

08/31/2029

Product/Service Code: 7K20

Product/Service Description: IT AND TELECOM -

STORAGE PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE

SOFTWARE)

Delivery: 08/31/2030

Solicitation 1232SA25Q0460

Solicitation # 1232SA25Q0460 Behavior Analytics Packages for GrowSafes and In-Pen Weight Systems Service

The following solicitation issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial service prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information.

Set-Aside Requirement

This solicitation is set aside 100% for Small Business. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to solicitation closing. Pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov.

NAICS CODE

The applicable NAICS Code for this procurement is 518210, with a business size of $40 million.

Contract Line Items (Schedule of Items) 0001 Behavior Analytics Packages (Base) Price______________ 1001 Behavior Analytics Packages (OpYr1) Price______________ 2001 Behavior Analytics Packages (OpYr2) Price______________ 3001 Behavior Analytics Packages (OpYr3) Price______________ 4001 Behavior Analytics Packages (OpYr4) Price______________ Total Price______________

Request for Quote

Please return this electronic response by email to shane.pope@usda.gov on or before 8:00 a.m. Central Time, on August 08 2025.

Also, please include the following company information with your quote:

Company Name:

POC:

Phone:

Email Address:

SAM.gov Unique Entity ID #:

SIGNATURE OF OFFEOR:

http://www.sam.gov/ mailto:shane.pope@usda.gov

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov http://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.htm

52.203-12 Limitations on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Jun 2020) 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 (Dec2014) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance

Services or Equipment. (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232). (Nov 2021) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Nov 2023) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2025) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023)

(END CLAUSES BY REFERENCE)

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. 3903 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: [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. 4655).

X (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

X (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.)

http://www.acquisition.gov/ http://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar http://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/113/public/235 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/115/public/91 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/115/public/232 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/31/3903 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/3801 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/31/3553 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/19/3805 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-52.212-5#p-52.212-5(b) https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/41/4704 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/4655 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/41/3509 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/111/public/5

X (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, the 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).

X (9) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

X (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.

X (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] X (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)).

__(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.

X (23) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

__(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).

X (26)(i) 52.219-28, Post award 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)).

https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/41/4712 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/109/public/282 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/31/6101 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/111/public/117 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/111/public/117 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/117/public/328 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/115/public/390 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/115/public/390 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/31/6101 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/41/2313 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/15/657a https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/15/657a https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/15/644 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/15/644 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/15/637 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/15/637 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/15/637 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/15/644 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/15/657s https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/15/637 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/15/657f https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/15/632 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/15/632 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/15/637 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/15/637 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/15/644 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/15/644

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

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

X (32) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2025) (E.O. 13126).

__(33) RESERVED

__(34) RESERVED

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

__(ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-35.

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

__(ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-36.

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

X (38) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

X (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).

__(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, et seq.).

__ (43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

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

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

__(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. 7671l).

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

__ (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 (JAN 2025) 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).

X (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

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X (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).

X (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 note prec.).

__ (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: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] X (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

X (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).

X (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).

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

X (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).

X (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).

__ (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.

https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/41/4505 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/3805 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/41/4505 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/3805 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/31/3332 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/31/3332 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/31/3332 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/5/552a https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/118/public/31 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/41/3901 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/41/3901 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/15/637 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/46/55305 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/46/55305 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/2631 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-52.212-5#p-52.212-5(c) https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/41/6701 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/29/206 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/41/6701 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/41/6701 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/29/206 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/41/6701 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/29/206 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/41/6701 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/41/6701 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/41/6701 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/41/6701 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/42/1792 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/42/1792 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/49/40118 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-52.212-5#p-52.212-5(d)

(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) RESERVED

(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.

(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).

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(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. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow 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 note prec.).

(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.

Alternate I (JULY 2014). 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 (JAN 2025). 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 8G 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) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712).

(D) 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).

(E) 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).

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

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

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(G)(1) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115-390, title II).

(2) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204-30.

(H) 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.

(I) RESERVED

(J) RESERVED

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

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

(M) 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.

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

(O) __ (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).

(P) 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).

(Q) 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).

(R) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2025) (Executive Order 12989).

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

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

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

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

(V) 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).

(W) 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.

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

(Y) 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 note prec.).

(Z) 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) https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/115/public/390 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/15/637 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/15/637 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/38/4212 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/29/793 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/41/6701 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/22/7801 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/22/7801 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/41/6701 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/41/6701 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/5/552a https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/42/1792 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/42/1792 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/31/3903 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/3801 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/118/public/31 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/41/3901 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/46/55305 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/2631

FAR 52.252-6 – Authorized Deviations In Clauses As prescribed in 52.107(f), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts that include any FAR or supplemental clause with an authorized deviation. Whenever any FAR or supplemental clause is used with an authorized deviation, the contracting officer shall identify it by the same number, title, and date assigned to the clause when it is used without deviation, include regulation name for any supplemental clause, except that the contracting officer shall insert “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the clause:

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 Department of the Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 14) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

AGAR/PGI Clauses

404.1303 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Employees

452.204-70, Modification for Contract Closeout

“Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) according to FAR Part 13.

(a) If unobligated funds in the amount of $1000 or less remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer (CO) shall issue a unilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification but will not be required to provide a signature. The CO shall immediately proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

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

452.211-71 Equal Products Offered

(a) Offerors proposing to furnish an “equal” product, in accordance with the “Brand Name or Equal” provision of this solicitation, shall provide the following information for each offered “equal” product:

Contract Line Item Number (if any):

Brand Name or Equal Product identified by the Government in this solicitation:

Offered Product Name:

Catalog Description or part number:

Manufacturer's Name:

Manufacturer's Address:

(b) Offerors are responsible for submitting all additional information on the above product necessary for the Contracting Officer to determine whether the product offered meets the “brand name or equal” product's salient characteristics listed in the solicitation.

452.211-74 Period of Performance. (Feb 1988)

The period of performance for Service is Base Year plus 4 option years

AGAR 452.204-70, Modification for Contract Closeout (DEVIATION JULY 2022)

“Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) according to FAR Part 13.

a) If unobligated funds in the amount of $1000 or less remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer (CO) shall issue a unilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification but will not be required to provide a signature. The CO shall immediately proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

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

ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT NO. ______________ TITLE

Attachment 1 Statement of Work (SOW) 1232SA25Q0460 Attachment 2 SCA WD 2015-5315 Rev 27 Dated 08 July 2025 Canadian County OK

DELIVERY ADDRESS:

USDA ARS PA Grazing Lands Research Laboratory

7207 West Cheyenne Street

El Reno OK 73036

Invoices: To invoice, a vendor must first enroll in the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) by visiting https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/index.htm. Once enrolled, all invoices must be submitted electronically through IPP. The IPP is a government-wide secure web-based payment information service offered free of charge to government agencies and their suppliers by the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Management Service

(FMS).

One-time enrollment in IPP means that you will receive a series of e-mails from Treasury services. The first email will have the IPP Logon ID and link to the IPP application. A second e-mail, containing the password will be sent within 24 hours. Once you receive these emails, please login to the IPP application and complete the registration process.

Benefits of registering with IPP include the ability for your company to create invoices directly from a contract award and submit them electronically, as well as:

• E-mail notification when invoice(s) are paid

• Online payment history

• Remittance download

E-mail notifications of payments are sent when a payment is distributed to your bank account and will include all pertinent payment information. The IPP Customer Support Desk is available to assist users Monday through Friday (excluding bank holidays) from 8:00AM - 6:00PM ET, including answering any questions related to accessing IPP or completing the registration process. Their toll- free number is (866) 973-3131 or they can be reached at: IPPCustomerSupport@fms.treas.gov.

FAR 52.252-1 – Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference.

Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

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

Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov(FAR) http://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.htm (AGAR)

(End of Provision)

FAR 52.252-5 – Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020) As prescribed in 52.107(e), insert the following provision in solicitations that include any FAR or supplemental provision with an authorized deviation. Whenever any FAR or supplemental provision is used with an authorized deviation, the contracting officer shall identify it by the same number, title, and date assigned to the provision when it is used without deviation, include regulation name for any supplemental provision, except that the contracting officer shall insert “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the provision.

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 Department…