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Solicitation number: 1305M326Q0129
Issued by: Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for charter vessel services to support the Gulf Fishery Independent Survey of Habitat and Ecosystem Resources (G-FISHER) program operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The solicitation number is 1305M326Q0129, with quotations due by 12:00 PM Pacific Time on May 1, 2026. This is a 100% small business set-aside with a 500-employee size standard, issued under NAICS code 483114. The contract will be a firm fixed-price award for one vessel performing 14 base sea days plus up to 24 optional sea days, with 2 mobilization/demobilization days, spanning the period June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027. Two option periods are available: Option Period 1 (June 1, 2027 through May 31, 2028) and Option Period 2 (June 1, 2028 through May 31, 2029), each with anticipated exercise dates of 05/15/2027 and 05/15/2028 respectively. All pricing must be submitted on Standard Form 18 and sent electronically to carina.topasna@noaa.gov and novelle.key@noaa.gov.

The Statement of Work requires a USCG-inspected vessel of at least 50 feet length overall suitable for offshore operations in up to 200-meter depths, capable of 24-hour manning with two captains and one crew member possessing minimum three years' offshore captaining experience. The vessel must have hydraulic lifting systems capable of handling 300-pound loads, pinpoint gear deployment capability, air-conditioned accommodations for three scientists, and comprehensive medical supplies including an automated external defibrillator. The contractor must provide all food and beverages for crew and NOAA participants and conduct video camera array and sidescan sonar mapping operations during daylight hours. Acceptance occurs aboard the contracted vessel, and the contractor must comply with Coast Guard safety regulations, marine plastic pollution controls, and NOAA's sexual assault and harassment prevention policies. The Government will provide all scientific sampling equipment, bait, and computer equipment. Evaluation criteria include vessel characteristics (Factor A), commercial fishing experience of vessel and captains (Factor B), and past performance on related contracts (Factor C), with price evaluated for reasonableness but not scored.

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

b. TELEPHONE

AREA CODE

NUMBER

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6/1995)

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition not usable

8. TO:

b. COMPANYa. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

7. DELIVERY

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

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

ITEM NUMBER

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

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 are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

PAGE OF PAGES

1. REQUEST NUMBER 2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

c. CITY

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS)

3209 FREDERIC STREET

F/SEC3

WAD-NMFS-Seattle

7600 SAND POINT WAY NE BLDG 1

SEATTLE WA 98115

1305M326Q0129

NOVELLE KEY

526-4393

USDC/NOAA/NMFS

39567

04/17/2026

05/01/2026 1200 PD

Multiple

PASCAGOULA

BASE PERIOD

0001 14 DABase Sea Days

Provide all labor, equipment, materials, and facilities (except as otherwise specified) necessary for a chartered vessel to conduct 14 Sea Days in support of the G-FISHER Survey in accordance with the Statement of Work contained herein.

Product/Service Code: 1910

Period of Performance: 06/01/2026 to

05/31/2027

Continued...

1 52

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGES

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

Optional Sea Days in support of the G-FISHER

Survey in accordance with the Statement of Work contained herein.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 05/15/2028

Product/Service Code: 1910

Period of Performance: 06/01/2028 to

05/31/2029

2003 2 DAMobilization/Demobilization

Provide all labor, equipment, materials, and facilities (except as otherwise specified) necessary for 2 mobilization/demobilization days aboard a chartered vessel in support of

G-FISHER Survey in accordance with the

Statement of Work contained herein.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 05/15/2028

Product/Service Code: 1910

Period of Performance: 06/01/2028 to

05/31/2029

1305M326Q0129 BASE

Section 2 - Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Section 3 - Attachments Section 4 - Contract Terms and Conditions Section 5 - Other Contract Terms and Conditions

Section 2 - Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

GULF FISHERY INDEPENDENT SURVEY OF HABITAT AND ECOSYSTEM RESOURCES (GFISHER) SURVEY

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 1305M326Q0129 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the following:

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to award one (1) firm fixed price contract for a chartered vessel and crew to conduct the Gulf Fishery Independent Survey of Habitat and Ecosystem Resources (GFISHER) Survey along the Gulf of America, as described in the Statement of Work contained herein. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which be will considered by NOAA. The Government reserves the right to award no contract at all, depending on the quality of the quotations, prices submitted, and the availability of funds.

This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The small business size standard is 500 employees. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

(ii) The line item numbers and items, quantities, and units of measure (including options) are found in the price schedule, located on pages 1-4 of the RFQ.

(iii) Descriptions of the requirements are detailed in the Statement of Work located in Section 3, pages 8-13 of the RFQ.

(iv) Acceptance will take place aboard the contracted vessel. Refer to CAR 1352.270-70 Period of Performance (APR 2010), located on page 28 of the RFQ, for the period of performance.

(v) Refer to Section 5, Other Contract Terms and Conditions, located on pages 42-52 of the RFQ for all solicitation provisions that apply to the acquisition.

(vi) Refer to Section 4, Contract Terms and Conditions, located on pages 15-41 of the RFQ for all contract clauses that apply to the acquisition.

(vii) Offers are due no later than 12:00 PM Pacific Time on May 1, 2026 and must be submitted to both the Contracting Officer and the Contract Specialist via email. Contact information is as follows:

The Contracting Officer responsible for this action is Carina Topasna. She can be reached at (206) 526- 6350 or at carina.topasna@noaa.gov. The Contract Specialist for this action is Novelle Key. She can be reached at (425) 954-5337 or at novelle.key@noaa.gov.

Offeror questions are due no later than 12:00 PM Pacific Time on April 22, 2026.

(viii) The product service code (PSC) for this requirement is 1910; the North American Industry http://www.acquisition.gov/

Classification System (NAICS) code is 483114.

Section 3 - Attachments

STATEMENT OF WORK

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) NOAA FISHERIES - Southeast Fisheries Science Center

Population & Ecosystems Monitoring Division Gulf & Caribbean Reef Fish Branch

Gulf Fishery Independent Survey of Habitat and Ecosystem Resources (G-FISHER) Program Charter Vessel

I. Background

The Population and Ecosystems Monitoring Division (PEMD) is one of six divisions within the National Marine Fisheries Service’s (NMFS) Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC). PEMD supports the SEFSC’s mission and, more broadly, the NMFS mission.

PEMD performs large-scale fishery-independent surveys and applied research. Our scientific products and expertise support fisheries stock assessments, ecosystem-based fisheries management, and protected species management in the Gulf of America (formerly U.S. Gulf of Mexico), U.S. southeastern Atlantic (hereafter South Atlantic), U.S. Caribbean (hereafter Caribbean), and the Atlantic high seas.

Fishery-independent surveys use consistent, standardized sampling methods to assess changes in species-specific abundance, other population metrics (e.g., age and size structure), and environmental and ecosystem metrics over space and time. To carry out our surveys, we use trawls, plankton nets, longlines, scuba, video cameras, fish traps, and environmental sampling equipment. Our surveys are performed from large research vessels during extended offshore cruises, and from small boats carrying out near-shore surveys. Resulting scientific products support assessments for more than 40 stocks, including demersal, coastal pelagic, and highly migratory species, and the generation of management advice to three regional fishery management councils, two interstate marine fisheries commissions, and the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT). Our applied research focuses on fish and invertebrate population, community, and ecosystem dynamics (e.g., assessing the importance of habitat, climate, environmental, and anthropogenic drivers), using traditional approaches and advanced technologies (e.g., genetics, remote sensing, and artificial intelligence).

The Gulf - Fishery Independent Survey of Habitat and Ecosystem Resources (G-FISHER) program conducts optics-based sampling to collect abundance data focused on managed reef fish of the Gulf, and primarily focuses on the snapper-grouper complex. The survey deploys baited remote underwater video (BRUV) arrays at ~1000 randomly selected reef locations annually. Hydrological data are collected at each site to evaluate water quality, and additional information on sea-state and weather are also tracked. Secondary objectives include bathymetric mapping and quantification of habitat types sampled (i.e. video, multibeam and side-scan). Since 2019 water samples have been collected at a subsample of sites and processed for environmental DNA analysis to help evaluate abundance data and to also provide a more comprehensive evaluation of reef assemblages that are not accounted for by optics data. To date G-FISHER data have been used to provide estimates of relative abundance for 19 distinct reef species at 55 assessments since its first use to assess red snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) in 2005.

II. Overview https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/about/southeast-fisheries-science-center https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/topic/population-assessments/fish-stocks https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/ecosystems/ecosystem-based-fisheries-management

A stereo-video survey of hard bottom habitat and associated fishes in the northeast Gulf of America is being conducted with a primary objective to generate indices of relative abundance of federally-managed reef fishes for stock assessments and to inform fishery managers. Additional primary objectives are to collect: 1) benthic water samples for environmental DNA (eDNA); 2) environmental data associated with deployments of video arrays; and 3) map and characterize reef fish habitat in the northern Gulf using side scan sonar to help guide and improve survey statistical design and determine species-habitat relationships within fishery-independent reef fish surveys.

III. Scope of Work

The contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified) to provide charter operations for between 16 and 26 sea days (+2 mobilization/de-mobilization) in the area between longitudes 97.30° and 83.00° and from latitude 30.40° to 24.40° (Section V11: Figure 1) to a maximum depth of 200 m. At sea duration for a survey legs would be no more than 14 days-at-sea, and a leg would include two days for mobilization/de-mobilization. If the contract were to be for the total 26 days-at-sea we would have a minimum of 2 days between legs for crew exchange and dealing with any issues. The vessel shall have the ability to man the vessel for 24 hours via a nightwatch Captain. The vessel shall be used in performing deployment and retrieval of stationary video cameras during daylight hours (~6 am - 6 pm, roughly 1 hour after sunrise and 1 hour before sunset), in addition to performing sidescan mapping via towed vehicle behind the vessel during daytime operations opportunistically. The equipment required to perform the work shall be provided by NOAA Fisheries except for vessel services. The contractor is responsible for providing food and drink for the vessel's captain, crew and NOAA participants.

IV. Vessel Requirements

A. Minimum Vessel requirements: Below are the minimum requirements necessary unless otherwise specified.

1. USCG inspected vessel with all equipment listed in the Code of Federal Regulations (46 CFR §25) Must provide proof of USCG Certificate of inspection (and that it is current for the duration of the charter period).

2. Length (LOA) of at least 50 ft suitable for offshore work

3. Maintainable minimum cruising speed between 2-5 knots

4. Minimum of 2 DSC VHF radios (Digital Selective Calling), single side band radio or satellite phone, EPIRB (Emergency Position Indication Radiobeacon), automatically deploying life raft, and all safety equipment required by the USCG

5. Ability to safely operate in at least 4’ seas up to 100 nm from shore

6. At least 150 sq ft of useable deck space

7. Ability to operate independently of land for at least 15 days

8. Hydraulic lifting system capable of controlled lifting of gear weighing up to 300 lb from depths up to 200 m using ½” line at a minimum rate of 60’/minute

9. Hoisting mechanism with boom, davit, crane, or A-frame extending far enough away from the vessel such that gear (3’ radius, 3’ height) does not strike the vessel when lifting to and from the deck to the water’s surface

10. Air conditioned accommodations for 3 scientists at a time, isolated from bridge and work areas

11. Refrigerated storage capacity for food for NOAA scientists and crew for at least 15 days

12. 200 gal fresh water or freshwater maker

13. Head and freshwater shower with door

14. Air conditioned lab space for at least 3 computers, batteries, and camera gear

15. Air conditioned lab space for processing of eDNA filtration samples

16. Ability to attach sidescan sonar winch securely to deck

17. Full galley

18. Freezer space for bait storage separate from consumable food for humans.

19. Capable of pinpoint gear deployment and retrieval (within ~5m)

20. Depth sounder, radar, 2 GPS units, and 120VAC power

21. The vessel must be provisioned with appropriate first-aid and medical supplies including adequate supplies to provide basic medical support for animal bites, common injuries (including slips, trips, falls, sprains, strains) and illness (including seasickness, common cold, food borne illness, etc.) and at least one Automated External Defibrillator (AED) unit.

B. Crew Requirements and Experience

1. The minimum crew shall consist of two Captains (due to 24 hour manning even at night) and one crew member.

2. The Captain shall have a minimum of three (3) years’ of captaining offshore vessels.

3. The Captain and crew must have a working knowledge of fishing gear and experience accurately deploying and retrieving gear is essential.

4. It is recommended that Captain and/or crew are experienced in maintaining the vessel while at sea (e.g. engineer duties)

5. It is recommended for a cook to be included if space is available.

6. The crew must have the capability of assisting in the deployment and retrieval of camera arrays, and sidescan sonar systems; including deployment and retrieval of lines.

C. Scientific Personnel

1. The Government field party shall consist of a maximum of three (3) scientists and may include both genders.

2. One Government employee shall be designated Field Party Chief/Chief Scientist. That person shall be responsible for implementation of the Cruise Plan, compliance with the charter terms, and the conduct and performance of Government personnel aboard the vessel.

D. Operating Procedures

1. The vessel shall perform roughly 24 hour manning (Captain and crew for camera and sidescan deployments and retrieval during the day, Captain and crew during night). Shift length and hours shall be determined by the Field Party Chief (FPC) in consultation with the Captain. The decision shall be based on the type of activity expected as well as on prevailing weather conditions, the Cruise Plan, and general safety of operations. The vessel shall be used to transit to stations if needed during longer runs, and shall not be anchored at night, which requires an on-the-clock Captain beyond daylight operations and potential crew.

Daylight operations (~6am - 6pm)

i. The camera station sampling shift shall last about 12 hours, beginning 1 hour after sunrise, and ending as late as 1 hour after sunset, depending on daylight, tides, and weather. The Field Party Chief has the final authority except in matters relating to safety of the vessel and all personnel on board. The workday for the vessel crew may occasionally exceed that of the scientific field party, since they shall normally be required to run to the next survey area after completion of the sampling day, so that sampling can commence early in the morning. Scientific personnel shall download, charge, maintain, and prepare all video equipment after the field day, for the next field day.

ii. Each sampling station during the camera station shift shall consist of several deployments and retrievals. An average of 15-20 sampling stations shall be completed each day and largely depends on proximity of sampling locations (i.e.

vessel transit time). The range of total completed stations shall be around 450 - 600, dependent on weather conditions and spacing of stations. Coordinates for the stations shall be provided by the Field Party Chief to the Captain prior to the start of the shift. An overview of the area to be covered for camera deployments can be found in section VII, Figure 1. The deployment of a stationary camera array shall occur with the assistance of the vessels Crew, while the Captain maintains station. The camera array soaks on the seafloor for a total of 30 minutes. After the 30 minute soak time is achieved, the Captain shall return to the stationary camera array buoy, and the Crew shall assist with the retrieval of the line. In some instances when sites are close in space two arrays may be deployed simultaneously to increase efficiency. The array shall be brought back on board, and the Scientific Crew shall turn-off and charge necessary video equipment.

iii. Select stations shall require benthic water samples to be taken in tandem with the deployment of the camera array (1-5 per day, typically). The scientific crew shall process the water sample immediately following its retrieval on the back deck of the boat, in a designated clean space.

iv. Opportunistic sidescanning may be completed during daytime operations, a decision to be made by the FPC taking into account progress of camera deployments . Sampling shall consist of several deployments and retrievals of the sidescan sonar systems. Coordinates for the grids shall be provided by the Field Party Chief to the Captain prior to the start of the shift. An overview of the area to be covered can be found in section VII, Figure 1. Each sidescan grid consists of three, 4.1 nm by 0.1 nm transect lines (~4 km2 grid), which takes roughly 2-3 hours to scan in totality. Once a grid is completed, the sidescan sonar system shall be brought back on board by the Scientific Team and Crew members, and the vessel shall transit to the next selected sidescan grid.

2. The Field Party Chief and Captain shall meet a minimum of twice a shift to discuss survey operations and resolve any problems that occur. A meeting should occur at the start of the day before sampling operations begin to discuss the planned activities for the day and at the end of the day to review the work completed that day, any problems which occurred, and plans for the next day’s operations.

3. The Field Party Chief and Captain shall work together to resolve all problems which occur regarding the charter. In the event the Field Party Chief and Captain are unable to resolve any problem which could threaten the safety of the field party, the Field Party Chief shall direct the vessel to return to port where an acceptable solution shall be arranged between the Government and the Contractor or the charter may be terminated. The vessel shall be off charter if required to return to port and shall remain off charter until the problem has been resolved and the vessel has returned to the sampling area.

4. The Captain and crew shall exercise due caution and follow safety procedures as directed by the Field Party Chief to help prevent damage or loss of Government gear and equipment. Specific safety procedures may be presented in writing to the Captain by the Field Party Chief. Repair or replacement costs may be deducted from charter payments if loss or damage to Government equipment is the result of negligent disregard of such instructions and procedures.

6. An average of 15-20 sampling stations shall be completed each day and sometimes consist of multiple gear types deployed at a single location. Coordinates for the stations shall be provided by the Field Party Chief to the Captain the night before. The deployment of a stationary camera array shall occur first, with the assistance of the vessels Crew, while the Captain maintains station. The camera array soaks on the seafloor for a total of 30 minutes.

Once 30 minutes have passed, the Captain shall return to the stationary camera array buoy, and the Crew shall assist with the retrieval of the line. The array shall be brought back on board, and the Scientific Crew shall turn-off and charge necessary video equipment. The boat Crew shall assist with the lines.

6. Select stations shall require benthic water samples to be taken in tandem with the camera array. The eDNA sampler is confined to the camera array, and shall be set up by scientific staff prior to deployment. Once the camera array is back onboard, the scientific staff shall collect and process the water samples in the designated clean space.

7. The Contractor shall provide for all operating expenses of this charter. All potential costs to be incurred should be included in unit prices in the schedule.

E. Safety

1) The vessel Captain is responsible for all matters relating to safety of personnel, the vessel, and equipment operation. The Captain shall adhere at all times to Navigational Rules and Rules of the Road whether it be while towing, running, drifting, or at anchor. He/she shall review safety procedures and equipment with the scientific party at the beginning of each cruise leg. Reference the CHARTER VESSEL SAFETY contract language on page 22 of the RFQ.

2) The Contractor shall adhere to the safety requirements set forth in 46 CFR Part 28 - .Requirements for Commercial Fishing Vessels.

3) All personnel working or being transported in a skiff shall WEAR a Coast Guard-approved life jacket or survival suit.

4) A Category I 406 MHZ EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) must be affixed to the exterior of the vessel in a manner approved by the U.S. Coast Guard.

5) Periodic safety drills shall be conducted during the survey. At least one drill shall be held each week.

F. U.S. Coast Guard Inspection

Vessel owners are to advise SEFSC of the exact location of the vessel so that a U.S. Coast Guard inspection can be arranged prior to the beginning of the charter. The vessel shall satisfy all applicable Coast Guard requirements prior to the beginning of the charter period to qualify for a 200 nautical mile certification. If a vessel has been issued a voluntary safety decal valid during the charter period, this safety inspection may, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer (CO) and the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), be substituted for a precruise Coast Guard inspection.

See Figure 1 attachment for possible camera sampling locations

V. Government-Furnished Resources

The following items may be provided and utilized by the Government during performance of the contract:

1. All scientific sampling equipment and supplies, includes but not limited to video camera arrays, sondes, sidescan sonar equipment, and environmental DNA equipment

2. Camera video arrays, all necessary camera equipment, lines, buoys, and spare parts.

3. All necessary bait - mackerel and squid

4. Sampling tools and associated tools to work on video arrays, side-scan sonars, winches, eDNA sampling Niskins, and computing equipment.

5. PFDs and foul weather gear for all scientists.

6. Computers, chargers, and cables and other equipment and supplies used to prepare, download, and back-up electronics and videos each day.

Any/all Government equipment provided for use during the survey shall be for use in the performance of this contract only. Upon completion of the contract, all equipment required/used/provided shall be returned to the Government.

Attachment # Attachment Title #1 Figure 1 #2 Past Performance Questionnaire #3 Technical Evaluation Questionnaire

Section 4 - Contract Terms and Conditions

FAR 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application. (JUN 2023)

CAR 1352.201-70 Contracting Officer's Authority. (MAR 2010)

CAR 1352.209-73 Compliance with the laws. (APR 2010)

CAR 1352.209-74 Organizational conflict of interest. (APR 2010)

CAR 1352.228-72 Deductibles under required insurance coverage-fixed price. (APR 2010)

RFO 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government. (JUN 2020) - Alternate I (NOV 2021)

RFO 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights. (NOV 2023)

RFO 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.

(JAN 2017)

RFO 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT-MAINTENANCE. (OCT 2018) (Deviation JAN 2026)

RFO 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH

CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT, OR VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED.

(JAN 2025) (Deviation JAN 2026)

RFO 52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY

MATTERS. (OCT 2018) (Deviation JAN 2026)

RFO 52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS. (NOV 2015) (Deviation JAN 2026)

RFO 52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. (NOV 2020) (Deviation JAN 2026)

RFO 52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS. (JAN 2025) (Deviation JAN 2026)

RFO 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING. (OCT 2022) (Deviation JAN 2026)

(a) This clause does not apply to the unrestricted portion of a partial set-aside.

(b) Definition. Similarly situated entity, as used in this clause, means a first-tier subcontractor, including an independent contractor, that-

(1) Has the same small business program status as that which qualified the prime contractor for the award (e.g., for a small business set-aside contract, any small business concern, without regard to its socioeconomic status); and

(2) Is considered small for the size standard under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code the prime contractor assigned to the subcontract.

(1) Contracts that have been set aside for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3);

(2) Part or parts of a multiple-award contract that have been set aside for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3);

(3) Contracts that have been awarded on a sole-source basis in accordance with sections 19.105, 19.106, 19.107, and 19.108;

(4) Orders expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and that are set aside for small business concerns under multiple-award contracts, as described in 8.4 and 16.5;

(5) Orders, regardless of dollar value, that are set aside in accordance with sections 19.105, 19.106, 19.107, and 19.108 under multiple-award contracts, as described in 8.4 and 16.5; and

(6) Contracts using the HUBZone price evaluation preference to award to a HUBZone small business concern unless the concern waived the evaluation preference.

(d) Independent contractors. An independent contractor shall be considered a subcontractor.

(e) By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Contractor agrees that in performance of a contract assigned a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for-

(1) Services (except construction), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract;

(2) Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both supplies and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract;

(3) General construction, it will not pay more than 85 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 85 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded; or

(4) Construction by special trade contractors, it will not pay more than 75 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 75 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded.

(f) The Contractor shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting as follows:

(1) For contracts, in accordance with paragraphs (c)(1), (2), (3) and (6) of this clause-

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

[ ] By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or

[ ] By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

(2) For orders, in accordance with paragraphs (c)(4) and (5) of this clause, by the end of the performance period for the order.

(g) A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph (e) of this clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants.

(1) In a joint venture comprised of a small business protégé and its mentor approved by the Small Business Administration, the small business protégé shall perform at least 40 percent of the work performed by the joint venture. Work performed by the small business protégé in the joint venture must be more than administrative functions.

(2) In an 8(a) joint venture, the 8(a) participant(s) shall perform at least 40 percent of the work performed by the joint venture. Work performed by the 8(a) participants in the joint venture must be more than administrative functions.

(End of clause)

RFO 52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION. (JAN 2025) (Deviation

JAN 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options.

However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.

Small business concern-

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (c) of this clause.

(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.

(b) If the Contractor represented that it was a small business concern, a small disadvantaged business concern, or a joint venture that was any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size and socioeconomic status according to paragraph (e) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (g) of this clause, upon occurrence of any of the following:

(1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(3) For long-term contracts-

(i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and

(ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any option thereafter.

(c) The Contractor shall rerepresent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s) assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code(s) can be found at https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards.

(d) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing an end item that it does not manufacture, process, or produce itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition-

(1) Was set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(2) Used the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the Contractor waived the price evaluation preference; or

(3) Was an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(e) Except as provided in paragraph (g) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the representation(s) required by paragraph (b) of this clause by validating or updating all its representations in the Representations and Certifications section of the System for Award Management (SAM) and its other data in SAM, as necessary, to ensure that they reflect the Contractor's current status. The Contractor shall notify the contracting officer in writing within the timeframes specified in paragraph (b) of this clause, that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(f) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor may, but is not required to, take the actions required by paragraphs (e) or (g) of this clause.

(g) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in SAM, or does not have a representation in SAM for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following rerepresentation and submit it to the contracting office, along with the contract number and the date on which the rerepresentation was completed:

(1) The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business concern under NAICS Code [ ] assigned to contract number [ ].

(2) [Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (g)(1) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1001.

(3) Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(4) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture.

The Contractor represents that it [ ] is,[ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __ .]

(5) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not an SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402. [The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(6) HUBZone joint venture eligible under the HUBZone Program.[ Complete only if the offeror is a HUBZone small business concern. ] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that It [ ] is, [ ] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c). [The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: _____.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture must be certified as a HUBZone concern. [Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer's name and title.______________________]

(End of clause)

RFO 52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUN 2003)

RFO 52.222-19 CHILD LABOR-COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES. (JAN 2025)

(Deviation JAN 2026)

RFO 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS. (JUN 2020) (Deviation JAN 2026)

RFO 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES. (JUN 2020) (Deviation JAN 2026)

RFO 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS. (JUN 2020) (Deviation JAN 2026)

RFO 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act. (DEC 2010)

RFO 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS. (OCT 2025) (Deviation JAN 2026)

RFO 52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION. (JAN 2025) (Deviation JAN 2026)

RFO 52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. (MAY 2024) (Deviation JAN 2026)

RFO 52.225-1 BUY AMERICAN-SUPPLIES (OCT 2022) (Deviation JAN 2026)

RFO 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate. (OCT 2022)

RFO 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving. (MAY 2024)

RFO 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements-Notice and Representation. (JUN 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Foreign person means any person other than a United States person.

Specified Federal procurement payment means any payment made pursuant to a contract with a foreign contracting party that is for goods, manufactured or produced, or services provided in a foreign country that is not a party to an international procurement agreement with the United States. For purposes of the prior sentence, a foreign country does not include an outlying area of the United States.

United States person as defined in 26 U.S.C. 7701(a)(30) means

(1) A citizen or resident of the United States;

(2) A domestic partnership;

(3) A domestic corporation;

(4) Any estate (other than a foreign estate, within the meaning of 26 U.S.C. 701(a)(31));

and

(5) Any trust if-

(i) A court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of the trust; and

(ii) One or more United States persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust.

(b) Unless exempted, there is a 2 percent tax of the amount of a specified Federal procurement payment on any foreign person receiving such payment. See 26 U.S.C. 5000C and its implementing regulations at 26 CFR 1.5000C-1 through 1.5000C-7.

(c) Exemptions from withholding under this provision are described at 26 CFR 1.5000C-1(d)(5) through (7). The Offeror may claim an exemption from the withholding by using the Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form W-14, Certificate of Foreign Contracting Party Receiving Federal Procurement Payments, available at www.irs.gov/w14. Any exemption claimed and self-certified on the IRS Form W-14 is subject to audit by the IRS. Any disputes regarding the imposition and collection of the 26 U.S.C. 5000C tax are adjudicated by the IRS as the 26 U.S.C. 5000C tax is a tax matter, not a contract issue. The IRS Form W-14 is provided to the acquiring agency rather than to the IRS.

(d) For purposes of withholding under 26 U.S.C. 5000C, the Offeror represents that

(1) It [ ]is [ ]is not a foreign person; and

(2) If the Offeror indicates "is" in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, then the Offeror represents that-I am claiming on the IRS Form W-14 [ ] a full exemption, or [ ] partial or no exemption [Offeror must select one] from the excise tax.

(e) If the Offeror represents it is a foreign person in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, then-

(1) The clause at FAR 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements, will be included in any resulting contract; and

(2) The Offeror shall submit with its offer the IRS Form W-14. If the IRS Form W-14 is not submitted with the offer, exemptions will not be applied to any resulting contract and the Government will withhold a full 2 percent of each payment.

(f) If the Offeror selects "is" in paragraph (d)(1) and "partial or no exemption" in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror will be subject to withholding in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements, in any resulting contract.

(g) A taxpayer may, for a fee, seek advice from the IRS as to the proper tax treatment of a transaction. This is called a private letter ruling. Also, the IRS may publish a revenue ruling, which is an official interpretation by the IRS of the Internal Revenue Code, related statutes, tax treaties, and regulations. A revenue ruling is the conclusion of the IRS on how the law is applied to a specific set of facts. For questions relating to the interpretation of the IRS regulations go to https://www.irs.gov/help/tax-law-questions.

(End of provision)

RFO 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management. (OCT 2018)

RFO 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (MAR 2023)

RFO 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD. (AUG 1996) (Deviation JAN 2026)

RFO 52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM. (OCT 2004) (Deviation JAN 2026)

RFO 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS. (Deviation JAN 2026)

RFO 52.247-64 PREFERENCE FOR PRIVATELY OWNED U.S.-FLAG COMMERCIAL VESSELS. (NOV 2021) (Deviation JAN 2026)

CHARTER ALTERATIONS

The Government may increase the number of contract award days and/or conduct one or more additional surveys outside of the proposed charter dates, at the daily rates in the Price Schedule, if the Contractor agrees to the change. The addition of charter days in accord with this clause shall be accomplished through the execution of bi-lateral modification by the parties.