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SECTION 1 Solicitation 140D0424Q0288

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SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION

1.1 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items

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

(ii) Solicitation 140D0424Q0288 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) in accordance with

FAR Part 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

(iii) The Solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal

Acquisition Circular 2024-02 (January 01, 2024).

(iv) This synopsis/solicitation is being issued as a competitive small business set-aside RFQ. The

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 562910 “Waste Management & Environmental Remediation Services,” with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is F108 “Environmental Systems Protection- Environmental Remediation.”

(v) The period of performance/delivery date for this RFQ is from April 01, 2024 through April

30, 2024.

(vi) The objective of this RFQ is to acquire commercial services to safely and efficiently remove approximately 19,000 gallons of unleaded gasoline and diesel mixed contaminated fuel from the 20,000-gallon unleaded gasoline underground storage tank and flush the tank and line to meet environmental and regulatory standards for reuse of unleaded gasoline. Work will be performed in park units under the jurisdiction of the National Parks Services (NPS) George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) maintenance facility as identified in the Statement of Work (SOW).

(vii) Final inspection and acceptance of all work performed, reports and other deliverables will be performed at the place of performance by the Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR).

(viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and

Commercial Services (Sep 2023) applies to this acquisition and the RFQ includes an addendum to the provision. See Section 4 of the RFQ for more information.

(ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial

Services (Nov 2021) applies to this acquisition and the RFQ includes an addendum to the provision. See Section 5 of the RFQ for more information

(x) The Offeror shall submit the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and

Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023), with its offer.

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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. See Attachment 1.

(xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and

Commercial Services (Nov 2023) applies to this acquisition and the RFQ includes an addendum to the clause. See Section 3 of the RFQ for more information.

(xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement

Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Dec 2023) applies to this acquisition. See Section 3 of the RFQ for more information.

(xiii) See Section 3 of the RFQ for additional contract requirements and terms and conditions.

(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition.

(xv) Quotes submitted in response to this RFQ shall be received no later than 10:00 A.M.

current Eastern Time, February 26, 2024 in order to be considered for award. See Section 4 for submission instructions.

(xvi) The Contracting Officer (CO) for this RFQ is Rafael Gomez (rafael_gomez@ibc.doi.gov).

1.2 General

This requirement is being issued by the United States Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD), on behalf of the United States National Park Service (NPS). AQD will conduct this acquisition for the removal of contaminated fuel and cleaning of a 20,000 gallon Underground Storage Tank (UST) using part 12 and 13.5 of the FAR.

1.3 Submission of Questions

Questions related to this RFQ package are due no later than (NLT) 10:00 a.m. EST on February 15, 2024. Questions are to be submitted electronically via email to Rafael Gomez at rafael_gomez@ibc.doi.gov. All questions must be received in writing – No oral questions will be accepted. All e-mail inquiries must have “Questions – RFQ # 140D0424Q0288” in the subject line. The Government’s responses will be provided via email.

1.4 Anticipated Award Type

The Government anticipates awarding a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order as a result of this Solicitation. Travel / Other Direct Costs (ODCs) are not anticipated in performance of this order.

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SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF WORK

2.0 Subject: This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the scope of services to be provided by (awarded company) for the removal of contaminated fuel and cleaning of a 20,000-gallon Underground Storage Tank (UST) located at 2700 George Washington Memorial Parkway maintenance facility.

2.1 Objective

The primary objective of this project is to safely and efficiently remove approximately 19,000 gallons of unleaded gasoline and diesel mixed contaminated fuel from the 20,000-gallon unleaded gasoline underground storage tank and flush the tank and line to meet environmental and regulatory standards for reuse of unleaded gasoline.

2.2 Scope of Work

1. Contractor shall conduct a site visit for evaluation prior to mobilization.

2. Contractor shall be appropriately certified to conduct such business, as described in the scope.

3. Contractor shall submit an emergency action plan, showing the immediate actions to be taken during an emergency i.e. spills, injury to personnel.

4. During work contractor will adhere to all relevant health and safety regulations and guidelines per OSHA Part 1910 Title 29 and EPA Title 40 CFR throughout the project.

2.2.1 Fuel Removal

1. The contractor is responsible for mobilizing necessary equipment such as tank and vac trucks, along with needed personnel.

2. Pump out all contaminated fuel (approximately 19,000 gals) from the unleaded fuel tank

(T1) and properly dispose the contaminated fuel per EPA title 40 CFR and state regulations.

3. The Contractor shall practice good housekeeping to maintain a safe job site. The contractor shall keep the work area, including any storage areas, free from the accumulation of waste materials. Upon completing work in an area, the contractor shall remove any tools, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Government.

Upon completion of work, the Contractor shall clean up the job site to the satisfaction of the Government.

2.3 Tank Cleaning

1. After the removal of contaminated fuel contractor shall utilize industry-approved methods for cleaning the UST under EPA title 40 CFR.

2. Remove sludge, sediments, and residual contaminants from the tank, lines, and manifolds, using a nonchemical method.

3. Dispose of waste materials in accordance with local, state, and EPA title 40 CFR.

2.4 Environmental

Containers for excess and/ or waste materials, rubbish, etc. shall be provided by the contractor at the site, and the site will be inspected/ cleaned daily. Water, air and land resources shall not be

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2.4 Reporting

1. Prepare a detailed report summarizing the activities performed, results of inspections, and disposal records.

2. Provide recommendations for further actions, if necessary.

2.5 Project Schedule

1. The project is expected to commence on 04/01/2024 and conclude by 05/01/2024.

2. Once work on site commences, all actions shall be completed within 2 weeks.

3. Any deviations from the schedule will be communicated promptly to the client.

4. Work shall be conducted between Mon-Fri, 6 am to 2 pm (excluding federal holidays).

5. Access to site from a public road. NPS can provide guidance to location, but no security clearance or escort is required.

2.6 Health and Safety

1. (Company) will adhere to all relevant health and safety regulations and guidelines per OSHA Part 1910 Title 29 and EPA Title 40 CFR throughout the project.

2. Contractor shall provide an emergency response plan once awarded.

3. During work, contractor will protect the site from any non-contracted workers.

2.7 Compliance

1. Contractor will ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations governing the removal of contaminated fuel and cleaning of underground storage tanks.

2.8 Payment

1. The vendor is required to be registered in SAM’s and submit invoices through the Invoicing Payment Platform (IPP).

2.9 Contacts

1. Joshua Cannon will be the main point of contact for the client. (202) 359-1584

2. Daryl Leftwood will be COR onsite POC. (571) 419-4113

3. Emergency contacts will be provided for immediate response. United States Park Police. (703) 285-1000 or 911

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SECTION 3 – GENERAL PURCHASE ORDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS

3.1 Period of Performance

The period of performance for this Purchase Order begins April 01, 2024 through April 30, 2024.

Once work commences, all actions and work shall be completed within two (2) weeks.

Continued funding is contingent upon availability of funds and an acceptable level of performance.

3.2 Place of Performance

Work shall be performed at 2700 George Washington Memorial Parkway maintenance facility.

3.3 Travel & Other Direct Costs

Travel and ODCs are not anticipated in performance of this Purchase Order.

3.4 Quality Assurance

The COR will review, for completeness, preliminary or draft documentation that the Contractor submits, and may return it to the Contractor for correction. Absence of any comments by the COR will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for complying with the requirements of this work statement. Final approval and acceptance of documentation required herein shall be by letter of approval and acceptance by COR. The Contractor shall not construe any letter of acknowledgment of receipt material as a waiver of review, or as an acknowledgment that the material is in conformance with this work statement. Any approval given during preparation of the documentation, or approval for shipment shall not guarantee the final acceptance of the completed documentation.

3.5 Administrative Considerations

All questions and concerns regarding this effort shall be directed to the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) identified below:

The CO for this effort is as follows:

Rafael Gomez Department of the Interior Interior Business Center Acquisition Services Directorate Telephone: (571) 429-3976 Email: rafael_gomez@ibc.doi.gov

The COR for this effort is as follows:

Daryl Leftwood National Park Service Telephone: (571) 419-4113 Email: daryl_leftwood@nps.gov

3.6 Inspection and Acceptance

Inspection and acceptance shall be performed by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) upon delivery.

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All deliverables will be inspected for content, completeness, accuracy, and conformance to requirements by the Government COR. Inspection may include validation of information or inspections of the deliverables. The scope and nature of this inspection will be sufficiently comprehensive to ensure the completeness, quality, and adequacy of all deliverables.

3.7 Service Contract Labor Standards and Department of Labor Wage Determinations The contractor shall ensure that any labor categories subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) are paid wages equal to or greater than the corresponding prevailing rates from the applicable local wage determination.

The below Department of Labor Wage Determination is hereby incorporated into the contract to be applied on an as needed basis.

Wage Determination No. Revision No. Date of Last Revision 2015-4281 28 12/26/2023

See Attachment 2 – Wage Determinations for rate information.

3.8 FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a provision may be accessed electronically at this address:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.

The following provisions are hereby incorporated by reference:

Provision Title Date 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require

Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements- Representation

Jan 2017

52.204-7 System for Award Management Oct 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting Aug 2020 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and

Commercial Services Sep 2023

See Attachment 1 – Contract Certifications and Provisions for additional full-text provisions.

3.9 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address:

http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html;

The following clauses are hereby incorporated by reference:

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Clause Title Date 52.203-3 Gratuities Apr 1984 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and

Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Right Nov 2023

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance Oct 2018 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance Aug 2020 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and

Commercial Services Nov 2023

52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification Apr 1984 52.224-2 Privacy Act Apr 1984 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors Mar 2023

3.10 FAR Clauses

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Department of the Interior (48 CFR Chapter 14) and Health and Human Services (48 CFR Chapter 3) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

FAR 52.212-5, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR

EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2023)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L.

115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

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(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV

2015).

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR

2023) ( 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) ( 31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN

2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV

2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

X (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) ( 41 U.S.C. 4712);

this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community—see FAR 3.900(a).

X (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN

2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (6) [Reserved].

__ (7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

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

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__ (10) 52.204-28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (DEC

2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

(11)

(i) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition. (DEC

2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

__ (ii) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204–30.

__ (12) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (14) [Reserved].

__ (15) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (16) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (17) [Reserved]

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(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

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(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

__ (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (SEP 2023) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

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(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2023) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

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

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

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

__ (v) Alternate IV (SEP 2023) of 52.219-9.

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(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

__ (23) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 637s).

__ (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP

2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (25) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (OCT

2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 657f).

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(i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (SEP

2023)( 15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

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

__ (27) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (28) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR

2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

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

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

__ (32) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (NOV 2023) .

X (33) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

13627).

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

__ (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (Executive Order 12989).

(Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

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(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) ( 42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 ( 42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (42) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

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__ (43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

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

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

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

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

__ (46) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy- Consuming Products (MAY 2020) ( 42 U.S.C. 8259b).

__ (47)

(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT

2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

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

X (48) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513).

__ (49) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (50) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (51)

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

__ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

__ (52)

(i) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (OCT 2022) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225-1.

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(i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) ( 19 U.S.C.

3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

__ (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

__ (iii) Alternate II (DEC 2022) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (NOV 2023) of 52.225-3.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3.

__ (54) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) ( 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

X (55) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (56) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

__ (57) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) ( 42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (58) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov2007) ( 42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (59) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

__ (60) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

__ (61) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

X (62) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT2018) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (63) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

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__ (64) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

X (65) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (66) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN

2017) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

__ (67)

(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) ( 46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

__ (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.

__ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

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

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

__ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG

2018) ( 29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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

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

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

X (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order

14026 (JAN 2022).

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

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

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)

(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1), in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

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

(ii) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) ( 41 U.S.C. 4712).

(iii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iv) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

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(v) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

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

(vii)

(A) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition. (DEC

2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

(B) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204–30.

(viii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (SEP 2023) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

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

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

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

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

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

(xiv) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC

2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

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

(xvi)

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

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

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

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

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

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

2022).

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

(xxii)

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

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

(xxiii) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(xxiv) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN

2020) ( 42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

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

(xxvi) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV

2021) ( 46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph

(d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332.

This Statement is for Information Only:

It is not a Wage Determination

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Employee Class Monetary Wage -- Fringe Benefits

GS-6913 – Hazardous Waste Disposing GS-7: $26.80 / Hour

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information. (May 2011)

a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

Toxic chemical means a chemical or chemical category listed in 40 CFR372.65.

(b) Federal facilities are required to comply with the provisions of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA) ( 42U.S. C.11001-11050), and the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 (PPA) ( 42U.S. C.13101-13109).

(c) The Contractor shall provide all information needed by the Federal facility to comply with the following:

(1) The emergency planning reporting requirements of Section 302 of EPCRA.

(2) The emergency notice requirements of Section 304 of EPCRA.

(3) The list of Material Safety Data Sheets, required by Section 311 of EPCRA.

(4) The emergency and hazardous chemical inventory forms of Section 312 of EPCRA.

(5) The toxic chemical release inventory of Section 313 of EPCRA, which includes the reduction and recycling information required by Section 6607 of PPA.

(6) The toxic chemical and hazardous substance release and use reduction goals of section 2(e) of Executive Order 13423 and of Executive Order 13514.

(End of clause)

3.11 Department of the Interior Clauses

DOI – AAAP- 0028 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (Feb 2023)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the

3 - 15 clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:

Contractor name Contractor address IDIQ Contract No.

Task Order No.

Invoice date and number Billing Period for the services performed Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price of the items delivered;

Break-out price/cost by task order line item number (CLIN)

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRBSTL) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

(End of Local Clause)

DIAR 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (Sep 2011)

(a) The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to enter into or terminate this contract, modify any term or condition of this contract, waive any requirement of this contract, or accept nonconforming work.

(b) The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at time of award. The COR will be responsible for technical monitoring of the Contractor's performance and deliveries. The COR will be appointed in writing, and a copy of the appointment will be furnished to the Contractor. Changes to this delegation will be made by written changes to the existing appointment or by issuance of a new appointment.

(c) The COR is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:

(1) Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract, contract modification, or notice of intent that changes or may change this contract;

(2) Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;

(3) Make any final decision on any contract matter subject to the Disputes Clause;

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(4) Terminate, for any reason, the Contractor's right to proceed;

(5) Obligate in any way, the payment of money by the Government.

(d) The Contractor shall comply with the written or oral direction of the Contracting Officer or authorized representative(s) acting within the scope and authority of the appointment memorandum. The Contractor need not proceed with direction that it considers to have been issued without proper authority. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, with as much detail as possible, when the COR has taken an action or has issued direction (written or oral) that the Contractor considers to exceed the COR's appointment, within 3 days of the occurrence. Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the Contractor assumes all costs, risks, liabilities, and consequences of performing any work it is directed to perform that falls within any of the categories defined in paragraph (c) prior to receipt of the Contracting Officer's response issued under paragraph (e) of this clause.

(e) The Contracting Officer shall respond in writing within 30 days to any notice made under paragraph (d) of this clause. A failure of the parties to agree upon the nature of a direction, or upon the contract action to be taken with respect thereto, shall be subject to the provisions of the Disputes clause of this contract.

(f) The Contractor shall provide copies of all correspondence to the Contracting Officer and the

COR.

(g) Any action(s) taken by the Contractor, in response to any direction given by any person acting on behalf of the Government or any Government official other than the Contracting Officer or the COR acting within his or her appointment, shall be at the Contractor's risk.

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SECTION 4 – QUOTATION PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

4.1 Quotation Preparation Instructions

In order to participate under this acquisition, the Offeror must submit a Technical and Price quote related to the requirements identified herein and in accordance with the following instructions.

The Offeror must ensure that their firm is currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov/content/home at the time of quote submission and at the time of award.

All quotes submitted in response to this RFQ must be valid for a minimum of 60 days.

4.2 Format for Quote

You shall submit an electronic copy of your quote containing the following:

Volume I – Technical Volume II – Price Volume III – Assumptions, Conditions, or Exceptions (If applicable)

The cover page of each volume must cite the following:

Name and Address of Contractor;

Corresponding Solicitation number and acknowledgement of amendments (if applicable);

Name, Email Address, and Phone Number of Contractor Representative;

Tax Identification Number (TIN);

Unique Entity Identifier (UEI);

North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) and Product Service Code

(PSC) for this acquisition. The NAICS code for this procurement is 562910, and the PSC is F108.

The following information must be submitted in order to be considered for award:

Technical Quote;

Price Quote;

Completed Provision 52.204-24 (Section 6, Attachment 1);

Completed Provision 52.204-26 (Section 6, Attachment 1);

Completed Provision 52.209-7 (Section 6, Attachment 1);

Completed Provision 52.212-3 (Section 6, Attachment 1);

4.3 Volume I – Technical

The technical quote is limited to ten (10) pages, on standard letter-size paper (8.5x11 inch) single spaced. The font size shall be no smaller than 10-point.

The following areas in your technical quote must be addressed to sufficiently demonstrate your capabilities to successfully perform this requirement:

Technical Capability: You shall submit a technical quote that contains your proposed solution(s) to the requirements identified in the SOW. You shall demonstrate your understanding of the

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The technical quote shall not contain any cost/pricing information.

4.4 Volume II – Price

The Offeror’s price quote shall be submitted as a Firm-Fixed-Price quote. The quote shall include a separate price for each task performed noted in the Statement of Work (SOW).

The Offeror shall provide additional pricing information to include their commercially available pricing with any and all discounts taken into consideration. The Government requests discounts from the Offeror’s commercially available pricing. The price quote shall show the discount provided.

4.5 Volume III – Assumptions, Conditions, and/or exceptions

The Offeror must submit, under separate cover, all (if any) assumptions, conditions, or exceptions with any of the terms and conditions of this RFQ. If not noted in this section of your quote, it will be assumed that the Offeror proposes no assumptions for award, and agrees to comply with all of the terms and conditions as set forth herein. It is not the responsibility of the Government to seek out and identify assumptions, conditions, or exceptions buried within the offeror’s quote.

4.6 Method of Quotation Delivery

Quotes shall be submitted via email directly to Rafael Gomez, Contracting Officer at rafael_gomez@ibc.doi.gov.

4.7 Quotation Due Date and Time

Quotes submitted in response to this RFQ shall be submitted no later than 10:00 A.M. current Eastern Time, February 26, 2024.

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SECTION 5 – EVALUATION OF QUOTATIONS

5.1 Compliance with Submission Instructions

The Government will first assess compliance with the submission instructions contained in Section 4. Any quote that does not strictly comply with the instructions in Section 4 may be immediately removed from consideration for award.

5.2 Technical Approach

The Government will determine the Offeror’s technical acceptability which will be based on the Offeror’s:

Demonstrated understanding of the technical requirements.

Evidence of an acceptable proposed solution for all SOW tasks.

5.3 Price

Price quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR Subpart 13 to determine if the price is fair and reasonable for the work to be performed.

5.4 Basis for Award

Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable source, in accordance with FAR 15.101-2 when best value is anticipated to result from selection of the technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated fair and reasonable price.

Prior to award, the CO will review the information in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) and System for Award Management (SAM) Responsibility / Qualification (formerly known as Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS))for the prospective awardee in order to perform a responsibility determination as required by FAR 9.104.

The Government reserves the right not to make an award, if in the opinion of the Government the submission would not provide satisfactory performance at a cost that is considered fair and reasonable and/or economically feasible.

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SECTION 6 – SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND ATTACHMENTS

The following documents are attached and made part of this Solicitation.

Attachment 1: Contract Certifications and Provisions

Attachment 2: Wage Determinations