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MORGANTOWN WV 26505-3101

180 CANFIELD STREET

NORTHERN RESEARCH STATION

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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This procurement is set aside for Small Business.

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The NAICS code is 561210 and the Small Business

Size Standard is $41.5.

Delivery: 11/30/2022

Period of Performance: 11/30/2022 to 12/01/2027

Furnish all labor, equipment, and supplies necessary to provide services in accordance with the Scope of Work.

The contract is for year round services:

Landscaping - Spring, Summer and Fall months

Snow Removal and Icy Conditions - Winter Months

Site/Location:

US Forestry Sciences Laboratory

180 Canfield St

Morgantown, WV 26505

For estimating purposes, for Snow Removal and Icy

Conditions Services, this location is expected to have approximately 15 service calls per season.

For estimating purposes, for Landscaping/Mowing

Services, this location is expected to have approximately 35 service calls per season.

Items to be quoted on a Per Service Call basis.

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The extent of this contract is noted in the attached site map.

It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that contractors visit the site prior to submitting a bid. A scheduled

Site Visit can be requested.

1001 Base Year 15 EA

Snow Removal Services in accordance with the

Scope of Work.

Period of Performance: 11/30/2022 to 12/01/2023

1002 Base Year 15 EA

Icy Conditions Services in accordance with the

Scope of Work.

Period of Performance: 11/30/2022 to 12/01/2023

1003 Base Year 35 EA

Landscaping and Mowing Services in accordance with the Scope of Work.

Period of Performance: 11/30/2022 to 12/01/2023

2001 Option Year #1 15 EA

Snow Removal Services in accordance with the

Scope of Work.

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 11/30/2023 to 12/01/2024

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2002 Option Year #1 15 EA

Icy Conditions Services in accordance with the

Scope of Work.

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 11/30/2023 to 12/01/2024

2003 Option Year #1 35 EA

Landscaping and Mowing Services in accordance with the Scope of Work.

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 11/30/2023 to 12/01/2024

3001 Option Year #2 15 EA

Snow Removal Services in accordance with the

Scope of Work.

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 11/30/2024 to 12/01/2025

3002 Option Year #2 15 EA

Icy Conditions Services in accordance with the

Scope of Work.

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 11/30/2024 to 12/01/2025

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3003 Option Year #2 35 EA

Landscaping and Mowing Services in accordance with the Scope of Work..

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 11/30/2024 to 12/01/2025

4001 Option Year #3 15 EA

Snow Removal Services in accordance with the

Scope of Work.

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 11/30/2025 to 12/01/2026

4002 Option Year #3 15 EA

Icy Conditions Services in accordance with the

Scope of Work.

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 11/30/2025 to 12/01/2026

4003 Option Year #3 35 EA

Landscaping and Mowing Services in accordance with the Scope of Work.

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 11/30/2025 to 12/01/2026

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5001 Option Year #4 15 EA

Snow Removal Services in accordance with the

Scope of Work.

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 11/30/2026 to 12/01/2027

5002 Option Year #4 15 EA

Icy Conditions Services in accordance with the

Scope of Work.

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 11/30/2026 to 12/01/2027

5003 Option Year #4 35 EA

Landscaping and Mowing Services in accordance with the Scope of Work.

(Option Line Item)

Period of Performance: 11/30/2026 to 12/01/2027

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Base 11/30/2022 - 12/1/2023

Option 1 11/30/2023 - 12/1/2024

Option 2 11/30/2024 - 12/1/2025

Option 3 11/30/2025 - 12/1/2026

Option 4 11/30/2026 - 12/1/2027

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

Solicitation 12444822Q0036 Page # 7

US Department of Agriculture

Forest Service US Forestry Sciences Laboratory 180 Canfield St Morgantown, WV 26505

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Northern Research Station, Morgantown, WV Scope of Work

Snow Removal and Grounds Maintenance

1. Site/Location:

US Forestry Sciences Laboratory

2. Local Point of Contact:

Ray White, 681-209-0585, Contracting Officer’s Rep (COR)

3. Scope of Work:

a. Furnish all labor, equipment, and supplies necessary to provide services listed below. The extent of this contract is noted in the attached site map. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that contractors visit the site prior to submitting a bid.

4. Snow/Ice Removal Services:

a. Driveways and parking areas:

i. Plow snow off driveways and parking areas. Push snow to a designated location determined by the COR.

ii. Service shall be provided before 7:00 AM, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

iii. Care shall be taken so that no damage occurs to parked vehicles and existing structures.

iv. Perform above service when cumulative snow fall is 2” or more or severe icy conditions exist and are approved with prior coordination with the

COR.

v. Treat cleared area with snow/ice melting agent.

vi. Should snow continue to fall throughout the day, and additional service is required, the COR will contact the contractor for service. This shall be treated as a separate service call.

b. Walkways, sidewalks, building entrances:

i. Shovel/blow snow away from buildings.

ii. Treat cleared area with snow/ice melting agent (no rock salt will be used on walkways, sidewalks or building entrances due to safety concerns).

iii. Service shall be provided before 7:00 AM, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

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5. . Landscaping Services:

a. Lawn Service:

i. Service to be performed on a weekly basis for the months of April, May, June, September, and October.

ii. Mow grass height to a minimum of 2 ½” and no longer than 3 ½”.

iii. Maintain edging along sidewalks, driveways, curbs, weeding bed areas, etc. and trim around existing structures, trees, etc. as needed. Remove weeds from mulch bed, decorative rock and concrete/asphalt areas.

iv. Blow clear all grass clippings and leaves from driveways, sidewalks, stairs, ramps, bedding areas to leave area clean

v. Leave mowed area free of grass clipping clumps.

vi. Pick up and dispose of any trash/fallen limbs, etc.

b. Spring Service:

i. Services to be performed Bi-weekly basis for the months of July, August, and November.

ii. Treat for weeds (inc. crabgrass) and fertilize.

iii. Plantings will be pruned to promote health, hedges trimmed, debris cleaned up and removed.

iv. Edging of beds, debris cleaned up and removed.

v. Clear/sweep/blow away leaves from within property boundaries. Remove and dispose properly (no disposal over the adjacent property boundaries).

vi. Replenish and rake mulched areas.

c. Autumn Service:

i. Service to be performed no earlier than 31 October and no later than 20 November.

1. A second leaf cleanup will be requested by the COR and accomplished within two weeks of notification.

ii. Clear/sweep/blow away leaves from within property boundaries leaving no leaves, limbs or debris. Remove and dispose properly (no disposal over the adjacent property boundaries). Note: Leaf removal performed at least twice.

iii. Aerate grass area, over seed, rake in and straw bare spots as necessary and add winter fertilizer.

iv. Hedges will be trimmed, debris cleaned up and removed.

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6. Contract Duration Time/Length and Bidding:

a. The term of this contract shall be from 30 November 2022 to 01 December 2027

i. Base Year with subsequent four (4), one-year options thereafter.

b. The bidding of this contract shall be as follows:

i. Items to be quoted on a Per Service Call basis

1. For estimating purposes, for Snow Removal and Icy Conditions Services

a. This location is expected to have approximately 15 service calls per season.

b. The actual payment for services under this contract will depend on the final number of snow removal service calls.

2. For estimating purposes, for Landscaping/Mowing Services

a. Approximate weeks between April – November 35 service calls per season.

7. Holidays observed by the US Government:

a. New Year’s Day, January 1*

b. Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., third Monday in January

c. Washington’s Birthday, third Monday in February

d. Memorial Day, last Monday in May

e. Juneteenth, June 19*

f. Independence Day, July 4*

g. Labor Day, first Monday in September

h. Columbus Day, second Monday in October

i. Veteran’s Day, November 11*

j. Thanksgiving Day, Fourth Thursday in November

k. Christmas Day, December 25*

*(First Monday after holiday if holiday falls on Sunday or Friday before if holiday falls on Saturday.)

8. Government Furnished Supplies:

a. Utilities (water, electric) may be available at the expensive of the Government.

Coordinate with COR.

9. Contractor’s Responsibilities:

a. Report to the Contracting Officer, or his/her designated representative, any problem that may arise beyond the scope of this contract.

b. Providing adequate advance notice when using products that may produce noxious fumes or excessive noise that would impact daily operations.

c. Safety. The contractor shall comply with all OSHA standards for employee safety. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure its employees are properly trained and equipped for potential hazards.

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10. Other:

a. Bidders MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award of contract. Website: www.sam.gov

b. Damage to Contractor’s Property: The Government will not be responsible in any way for damage to the Contractor’s equipment or the Contractor’s employees’ personal belongings brought onto the Government premises during the performance of work and this contract.

c. Any damage to Government Property incurred during the implementation of this contract must be repaired or replaced by the contractor to the satisfaction of the Government representatives.

d. Contractor will use their skilled expertise and experience to provide the necessary services at their discretion. If it deemed unnecessary services are being billed, then services will only be provided on a case-by-case basis with approval of the

COR.

11. Attachments:

a. Site Map

i. Designated areas to be snow plowed/shoveled

b. Site Map

i. Designated area for lawn service

c. Schedule of Items

i. Complete and return with Quote

d. Wage Determination

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SNOW REMOVAL MAPS

MAP 1

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MAP 2

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Morgantown Grounds Maintenance Map

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(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-07.

(iv) This procurement is set aside for Total Small Business. The NAICS code is 561210 and the Small Business Size Standard is $41.5.

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(v) Schedule of Items/Price Schedule

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

INSERT VENDOR NAME HERE

Northern Research Station, Morgantown, WV Snow Removal and Grounds Maintenance

Item No. Description Est.

Qty Unit Unit Price

Total Price

BASE YEAR FY 2022

1001 Provide Snow Removal Services 15 Service Call $0.00 1002 Provide Icy Conditions Services 15 Service Call $0.00 1003 Provide Landscaping and Mowing Services 35 Service Call $0.00

BASE YEAR TOTAL $0.00

OPTION YEAR 1 FY 2023

2001 Provide Snow Removal Services 15 Service Call $0.00 2002 Provide Icy Conditions Services 15 Service Call $0.00 2003 Provide Landscaping and Mowing Services 35 Service Call $0.00

OPTION YEAR 1 TOTAL $0.00

OPTION YEAR 2 FY 2024

3001 Provide Snow Removal Services 15 Service Call $0.00 3002 Provide Icy Conditions Services 15 Service Call $0.00 3003 Provide Landscaping and Mowing Services 35 Service Call $0.00

OPTION YEAR 2 TOTAL $0.00

OPTION YEAR 3 FY 2025

4001 Provide Snow Removal Services 15 Service Call $0.00 4002 Provide Icy Conditions Services 15 Service Call $0.00 4003 Provide Landscaping and Mowing Services 35 Service Call $0.00

OPTION YEAR 3 TOTAL $0.00

OPTION YEAR 4 FY 2026

5001 Provide Snow Removal Services 15 Service Call $0.00 5002 Provide Icy Conditions Services 15 Service Call $0.00 5003 Provide Landscaping and Mowing Services 35 Service Call $0.00

OPTION YEAR 4 TOTAL $0.00

Total Contract $0.00

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Schedule Notes:

1. Items labeled as optional are not required to be exercised by the government. If exercised, the contractor will be required to perform the optional work in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract.

2. One award will be made from this solicitation, contractors must submit pricing for all items.

3. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that contractors visit the site prior to submitting a bid.

4. Items to be quoted on a Per Service Call basis

5. All invoices are to be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

This is a mandatory requirement initiated by the U.S. Dept. of Treasury. For additional information https://www.ipp.fms.treas.gov/.

(vi) Description of Requirement (including a list of any attachments)

1. Furnish all labor, equipment, and supplies necessary to provide services for Snow Removal and Grounds Maintenance

2. Attachments:

1. Site Map (2)

1. Designated areas to be snow plowed/shoveled

2. Site Map (1)

1. Designated area for lawn service

3. Schedule of Items

1. Complete and return with Quote

4. Wage Determination

(vii) Date(s) and Place(s) of Delivery and Acceptance/Location

1. Site/Location:

US Forestry Sciences Laboratory

2. Period of Performance

Base 11/30/2022 Thru 12/1/2023 Option 1 11/30/2023 Thru 12/1/2024 Option 2 11/30/2024 Thru 12/1/2025 Option 3 11/30/2025 Thru 12/1/2026 Option 4 11/30/2026 Thru 12/1/2027

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(viii) OFFERORS INFORMATION

Company Name Company Address:

Company POC:

E-Mail Address:

Phone #

CAGE #

UEI#

TAX ID#

To be eligible for award, contractors MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), https://sam.gov

All invoices are to be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). This is a mandatory requirement initiated by the U.S. Dept. of Treasury. For additional information https://www.ipp.fms.treas.gov/

NO BONDING IS REQUIRED.

https://sam.gov/ https://www.ipp.fms.treas.gov/

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Addendum to FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) is hereby tailored as follows: (Incorporated by Reference on Standard Form 1449).

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

As prescribed in 12.301(b)(1), insert the following provision:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard(s) for this acquisition appear in elsewhere in this solicitation. However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is $12 million.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show—

i. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

(1) The quote must include both the technical and business sections.

(2) The Government will evaluate quotes in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in

52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services of this RFQ.

Evaluations will be made on the Offerors Factor I, Technical Capability, Factor II, Past Performance and Factor III, Price and an award will be made based on Total Evaluated Price

(TEP).

(3) The Government will not accept any quote, revision/modification, or withdrawal that is transmitted to and/or received by the Government via facsimile machine.

(4) All quotations must be complete, self-sufficient and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation.

(5) The quote must include both the technical and business sections.

(6) Offerors must have an active entity registration in the System for Award Management in order to submit an offer. https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

(7) Submit offer by email to gayle.geiger@usda.gov so that it is delivered into this inbox by the due date and time.

(8) Address questions about this solicitation to Gayle Geiger at gayle.geiger@usda.gov

Quotes must be submitted by Email Only to:gayle.geiger@usda.gov no later than the due date shown in Block 8 of the SF1449. No other forms of submission will be accepted. Contractor is responsible for verifying receipt of quotation by the Contracting Office. All emails, regardless of size, need to be received by the Government server, by the stated date and time. If a quotation is sent in multiple emails each email shall be clearly labeled stating how many emails comprise the quote in the following format (1 of 3; 2 of 3; 3 of 3). The Government will not be responsible for any failure of transmission or receipt of the quotation, or any failure of the Offeror to verify receipt of the emailed quote. All quotations submitted after the deadline will be considered untimely and ineligible for award.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-12#FAR_12_301 mailto:gayle.geiger@usda.gov

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All items on the Schedule of Items are to be completed and submitted as the offeror’s quotation. Failure to submit a completed schedule will result in the offeror’s entire quotation package being considered un-acceptable and will not be evaluated. All unit prices and total prices are limited to two (2) decimal places.

The Schedule of Item is only one document of several that must be submitted with your quote.

Offerors shall ensure that the quote reflects Offeror's name, address, and telephone number, CAGE code and UEI number; the full address, phone, and facsimile numbers of the Offeror; points of contact (POCs) authorized to negotiate with the Government on the Offeror's behalf of this solicitation.

Offeror shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with the appropriate NAICS Code and shall not have any Active Exclusions listed within SAM. If the Offeror is currently registered in SAM with completed representations and certifications, an affirmation on the title page (or second page) that these representations and certificates are current, complete, and accurate as of the date quotations are due shall suffice. Otherwise, the Offeror shall include one (1) copy of the following provision located within this solicitation shall be completed and included with the quote: FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

ii. TECHNICAL PART INSTRUCTIONS

The technical portion will be used to make an evaluation and arrive at a determination as to whether the quote will meet the requirements of the Government. Therefore, the technical portion must present enough information to reflect a thorough understanding of the requirements and a detailed, description of the techniques, procedures and program for achieving the objectives of the specifications/statement of work. As a minimum, the quote must clearly provide the following information for the listed factors:

(1) Quote Acceptability - The Government must deem quotes acceptable to consider them for award. The following sub factors will be used to determine quote acceptability:

(i) Assent to terms of the solicitation - Submit all required documentation requested in the solicitation. To be deemed acceptable the quote cannot take exception to any requirements of the solicitation.

(ii) Technical Capability - Provide a one-page summary of proposed facilities, quality control, proposed methodologies as to how you plan to provide the services listed herein.

(iii) Past Performance - Offeror is not required to provide Past Performance data but instead the Government will pull CPARS Data, for the prior 3 years to determine if Past Performance is Acceptable/Unacceptable. If the Offeror does not have CPARS data, the Offeror will be required to provide three (3) relevant, in magnitude and scope, Past Performance Questionnaires. (See Attachment 4) If CPARS Data is available, Past Performance Questionnaires will not be needed.

(iv) Utilization of Bio-based projects. Provide statement addressing bio-based products to be used on this contract. If no bio-based products are being used, a non-applicable statement is required. http://www.biopreferred.gov

iii. BUSINESS PART INSTRUCTIONS http://www.biopreferred.gov/

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The following information will be compiled to complete Technical and create the Business Portion:

1. SF-1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Item.

2. Complete and Signed by Offeror.

Pages 1 Blocks17a, and 30a, 30b, and 30c.

If amendments are issued acknowledge amendments.

3. Price – Contractor Information and Schedule of Items.

Price: Complete - Pages 2-6 Schedule of Items Page 16 Offerors Information 18 Offeror is required to quote on unit prices and total cost for all items.

4. Technical Capability. Provide a one-page summary of proposed facilities, quality control, proposed methodologies as to how you plan to provide the services listed herein.

5. Past Performance. If CPARs is not available, have your references completed and submit Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ).

(Attachment 4)

6. Utilization of Bio-based projects. Provide statement addressing bio-based products to be used on this contract. If no bio-based products are being used, a non-applicable statement is required. http://www.biopreferred.gov

7. FAR 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Tax Matters.

Complete – Pages 53-55

8. FAR 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters.

Complete – Page 55-57

9. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

Complete - Pages 26-42 NOTE: The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) though (u) of this provision.

(c) Period for acceptance of quotes. The quoter agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes.

(d) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of quotes.

(1) Quoters are responsible for submitting quotes, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation.

(2)

(i) Any quote, modification, revision, or withdrawal of a quote received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of quotes is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late quote would not unduly delay the acquisition; and— http://www.biopreferred.gov/ https://sam.gov/

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(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of quotes; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of quotes and was under the Government’s control prior to the time set for receipt of quotes; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful quote, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the quote wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

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

(5) Quotes may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of quotes. Oral quotes in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile quotes, quotes may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of quotes, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile quotes. A quote may be withdrawn in person by an quoter or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of quotes, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the quote.

(e) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a contract without discussions with quoters. Therefore, the quoter’s initial quote should contain the quoter’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all quotes if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest quote; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in quotes received.

(f) Unique entity identifier UEI. (Applies to all offers that exceed the micro-purchase threshold and offers at or below the micro-purchase threshold if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “Unique Entity Identifier” followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address. The Offeror also shall enter its

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Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the Offeror to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see FAR subpart 32.11) for the same entity. If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for unique entity identifier establishment directly to obtain one. The Offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the unique entity identifier.

(g) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting quoters, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

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

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

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

(4) A summary of rationale for award;

(5) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful quoter.

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

(End of Provision)

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52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

As prescribed in 12.301(c), the Contracting Officer may insert a provision substantially as follows:

EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

Evaluation will be completed as follows:

The Government will review quotes received to determine if they are acceptable to the requirements. An acceptable quote is one that meets all terms, conditions, and specifications in the solicitation. The Offeror must provide all documents listed and comply with all quotation instructions for their quote to be considered “acceptable” to this solicitation. Only acceptable quotes will be evaluated for award.

An evaluation will be conducted for each Offeror’s quote using the following criteria:

(1) Quote Acceptability. This factor will be assessed as acceptable or not acceptable for the following subfactors:

(i) Assent to terms of the solicitation. Your quote must assent to all terms of this request for quote and you must provide all information requested. Your quote will receive an acceptable or not acceptable rating if you take exception to any term of this solicitation.

(ii) Technical Capability. The Technical Acceptability evaluation provides an assessment of the offeror’s capability to satisfy the Government’s requirement. The evaluation will focus on whether the offeror’s quote meets or does not meet the Government’s requirements. Offerors must receive a “Go” rating for the Technical Capability in both Technical and Business sections to be considered for award. Quotes not demonstrating Technical Capability with similar size and scope described in this solicitation will receive a no go rating for this subfactor.

(iii) Past Performance. Past performance is a measure of the degree to which you, as a business and organization, have satisfied your customers in performing services like those contemplated in this solicitation. The Government will evaluate your past performance and provide a go or no go rating based on the following:

Acceptable rating-

1. Past performance that met contractual requirements or contained some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor appear or were satisfactory.

2. Quoters without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available will receive a “Go” (neutral) rating for this evaluation factor.

Not Acceptable rating –

1. Past performance that did not meet contractual requirements or contained problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were not fully implemented or were unsatisfactory dependability risk.

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(2) Price. Price evaluation will be performed on all Offerors Pricing in accordance with FAR 52.212- 1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Quotations will be ranked from lowest to highest price based on the Total Evaluated Price (TEP) based on the Government’s estimated requirement for each CLIN.

(b) Basis of Award

(1) The Government intends to award a contract that meets the needs resulting from this solicitation to responsible offeror’s whose quotes conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government.

(2) Contract will be awarded only to offeror’s with:

(i) an overall acceptable, go rating

(ii) Lowest price that is determined fair and reasonable

Reasonableness: Prices are reasonable in comparison to estimates, prior prices paid, and competition and can be supported by suitable estimating techniques. If a price is unreasonably low to realistically perform the work for the proposed price, the offer will not be considered in the competitive range and will not be considered for award.

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

As part of price evaluation, the Government will evaluate its option to extend services (see FAR Clause 52.217-8) by adding one-half of the offeror’s final option period price to the offeror’s total price. Thus, the offeror’s total price for the purpose of evaluation will include the base period, first option year, second option year, third option year and fourth option year, and one half of the fourth option year.

Offerors are not required to enter a price for the six-month extension period.

(END OF ADDENDUM TO 52.212-2)

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

As prescribed in 12.301(b)(2), insert the following provision:

OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v)) of this provision.

(a) Definitions . As used in this provision—

"Covered telecommunications equipment or services " has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment .

Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

Forced or indentured child labor means all work or service—

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror , or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror . No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror , that has direct control of the offeror .

Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment , and the common use of employees.

Inverted domestic corporation , means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

Manufactured end product means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except—

(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials ;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies ;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

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(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials ;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products , Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products ;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials .

Place of manufacture means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture .

Predecessor means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor .

Reasonable inquiry has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment .

Restricted business operations means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment , as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110- 174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate—

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan ;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended."Sensitive technology "—

Sensitive technology —

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment , or any other technology that is to be used specifically—

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

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(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3)of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern —

(1) Means a small business concern —

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veteransor, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

Small business concern —

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates , that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and size standards in this solicitation .

(2) Affiliates , as used in this definition , means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships.

SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

Small disadvantaged business concern , consistent with13 CFR 124.1002, means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition , that—

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by—

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States ; and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13.CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition .

Subsidiary means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned—

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(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation

Successor means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term "successor " does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.

Veteran-owned small business concern means a small business concern —

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C.

101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

Women-owned business concern means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of its stock is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women

Women-owned small business concern means a small business concern —

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127), means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States .

(b) (1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the Offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications in

SAM.

(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through http://www.sam.gov. After reviewing SAM information , the Offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard(s) applicable to the NAICS code(s) referenced for this solicitation ), at the time this offer is submitted and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs ______________.

[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (v) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any.

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These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer .

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on SAM.]

(c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas . Check all that apply.

(1) Small business concern . The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a small business concern .

(2) Veteran-owned small business concern . [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a veteran-owned small business concern .

(3) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern . [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern .

(4) Small disadvantaged business concern . [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.