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25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR

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FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.

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Herndon VA 20170 USA

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36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

ACCEPTED,

DELIVER TO:

National Museum of the American

Indian, Potomac Atrium/Rasmuson Theater

4th St SW

1849 C St NW

Washington DC 20240

Period of Performance: 11/17/2026 to

11/17/2026

Request for Quote (RFQ) 140D0427Q0924 Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC)

Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD) On Behalf Of

The Office of the Secretary Department of the Interior (DOI)

The Office of the International Affairs (INT)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) 12.202, 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.

Only NMAI approved vendors will be considered for award. Any contractor wishing to be added to the NMAI’s approved vendor list should contact:

Office of Special Events Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian 202-633-6982 NMAI-SpecialEvents@si.edu

INTRODUCTION: The U.S. Department of Interior, Office of International Affairs, has a requirement to procure non-severable full-service catering, staffing, rental equipment, and event support services for a post-program evening reception associated with the REACH 250 (Repatriation and Exchange for American Cultural Heritage) program to be held at the National Museum of the American Indian

(NMAI).

OVERVIEW OF THE REQUIREMENT: This acquisition is to provide full-service catering, staffing, rental equipment, and event support services as specified in the attached Statement of Work at Attachment 1.

RFQ SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

The RFQ responses shall focus on the tasks and scope of work as identified in the attached SOW.

Questions.

Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing no later than 3pm Eastern Time (ET) 6 calendar days after the date identified in block 6 of the SF1449. Please identify the RFQ number in the email subject line. Questions shall be submitted to Contracting Officer, Joelle Donovan at joelle_donovan@ibc.doi.gov and copy Contracting Specialist, Scott Szczesniak at scott_szczesniak@ibc.doi.gov.

Quotation Deadline.

Quotes must be received prior to 5pm ET on the date identified in block 8 of the SF1449, by the Contracting Officer, Joelle Donovan at joelle_donovan@ibc.doi.gov and a copy Contracting Specialist, Scott Szczesniak at scott_szczesniak@ibc.doi.gov. The Offeror shall follow the instructions contained in this RFQ and supply all information and signatures/certifications as required. Failure to furnish all information requested may disqualify the offer.

Quote Factors.

Factor 1: Technical Approach and Management

The quoter shall describe how its technical approach impacts the requirements described within the SOW. The quoter shall demonstrate understanding of each Deliverable and its importance to each Task required within the SOW. The quoter shall demonstrate menus that incorporate Native American– inspired culinary traditions, including appropriate ingredients, preparation methods, and cultural presentation. The contractor shall provide a staffing plan that will meet the requirements of the SOW and shall be an approved NMAI vendor.

Factor 2: Past Performance:

The quoter shall cite at least one recent, relevant experience, if any, providing catering services for events involving foreign dignitaries, senior government officials, or other high-level participants, and an ability to meet the protocol, service, and security requirements associated with such engagements.

Recent is defined as within the last three (3) years of the Request for Quote (RFQ) issuance date.

Relevance is demonstrated by experience that is similar in size, scope, and complexity to this effort. For each reference, provide the following:

1. Contract number

2. Agency/organization name

3. Period of performance

4. Contract value

5. Brief description of the services performed and their similarity to this requirement.

6. Point of contact (name, title, phone number, and email address)

Quoters are advised that an unacceptable past performance rating requires a documented finding that the quoter's past performance record demonstrates a pattern of material failures likely to recur; a single negative reference will not automatically result in an unacceptable rating.

Factor 3: Price

The quoter shall provide Firm Fixed Unit (per person) Price (FFUP). Estimated guest count of at least 250 guests and no more than 300. Quoters shall indicate in their price quote whether any proposed labor categories may be subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS). Any labor categories noted as covered by the SCLS will be subject to the applicable SCLS FAR requirements.

BASIS OF AWARD:

Award will be made to the quote determined to be the most advantageous to the Government based on Technical approach and Management, Past Performance and price in accordance with RFO 12.203.

Factor 1: Technical Approach and Management

The Government will evaluate the technical approach and management by considering the degree of clarity and comprehensiveness of the approach and understanding of the requirements described in the

SOW.

Factor 2: Past Performance:

Past performance will be evaluated using the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). A quoters' past performance will be considered acceptable if they have a satisfactory or better record of delivering the same or similar services on time and in conformance with contract requirements.

An unacceptable rating requires a documented finding that the quoter's past performance record demonstrates a pattern of material failures likely to recur. Neutral rating will be assigned in the absence of past performance records.

Factor 3: Price The price evaluation will be performed in accordance with RFO 12.204(a), price reasonableness will be evaluated, whenever possible, base price reasonableness on competitive quotations or offers.

ANTICIPATED AWARD TYPE: Firm Fixed Price

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1: SOW Attachment 2: Service Contract Act Verification - The Service Contract Labor Standard (SCLS), formerly the Service Contract Act (SCA), is applicable to service contracts The U.S.

Department of Labor Service Contract Act (SCA) Directory of Occupations can be located at https://sam.gov/content/wage-determinations. The site includes descriptions of the SCA categories.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: National Museum of the American Indian, Potomac Atrium/Rasmuson Theater — 4th St SW / 1849 C St NW, Washington, DC 20240.

HOURS OF PERFORMANCE: November 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM (post-program reception;

program in theater begins 6:00 PM)

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The deviation date of any provision or clause with an authorized deviation indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)", is the issue date of the solicitation.

APPLICABLE CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS

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/these address(es):

www.acquisition.gov

FAR 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)

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

(End of Provision)

FAR 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.

(End of clause)

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAR 2026)

(DEVIATION)

(a) Evaluation factors. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Technical and management approach and Past Performance when combined are more important than price. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:

Technical Approach and Management Past Performance Price

(End of Provision)

52.233-2 – Service of Protest (JUL 1996) (Deviation)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from

Joelle Donovan Contracting Officer Acquisition Service Directorate Joelle_Donovan@ibc.doi.gov

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(c) A copy of the protest served on the Contracting Officer shall be simultaneously furnished by the protester to the Department of the Interior Assistant Solicitor, Acquisitions and Intellectual Property, 1849 C Street, NW., Room 6511, Washington, DC 20240.

(End of provision)

Provisions and Clauses Incorporated by Reference 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (JAN 2017) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) 52.204-7 System for Award Management (DEVIATION) 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011) 52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (DEVIATION MAR 2026) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (DEVIATION MAR 2026) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION

MAR 2026)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (DEVIATION MAR 2026) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (DEVIATION MAR 2026) 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEVIATION

MAR 2026)

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (DEVIATION MAR 2026) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (DEVIATION MAR 2026) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (DEVIATION MAR 2026) 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (APR 2026) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (DEVIATION MAR 2026) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (DEVIATION MAR 2026) 52.237-1 Site Visit (APR 1984) 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (DEVIATION

MAR 2026)

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (DEVIATION MAR 2026) 1452.215-71 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information - Department of the Interior (APR 1984) 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (SEP 2011)

Additional Requirements:

1452.233-2 Service of Protest Department of the Interior (JUL 1996) (Deviation)

(c) A copy of the protest served on the Contracting Officer shall be simultaneously furnished by the protester to the Department of the Interior Assistant Solicitor, Acquisitions and Intellectual Property, 1849 C Street, NW., Room 6511, Washington, DC 20240.

Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (February 2021)

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

Detailed pricing will be provided per deliverable. Invoices will be submitted upon successful delivery and Government acceptance of each deliverable. The contractor shall develop a payment schedule based on deliverables which will be reviewed by both the COR and CO. If the payment schedule is acceptable to the Government, the contractor shall bill based on the deliverable schedule accepted by the Government. Resulting contracts will indicate the payment schedule accepted by the Government.

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

1. Name and address of Offeror

2. Invoice number and date

3. CLIN/Item number of deliverables

4. Description of deliverable

5. Price of deliverable

6. Quantity of deliverable

7. Date deliverable was provided to the Government for inspection

8. Serial number/part number if applicable

9. Cumulative CLINs delivered and cumulative paid on delivered CLINS

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.

INVOICE PAYMENT

Payments under the resulting Contract will be due 30 calendar days after the date of actual receipt of proper invoice in the office designated to receive the original invoice or final acceptance of the goods or services, whichever is later.

All payments will be made via electronic funds transfer (EFT). The date of payment by wire transfer through the Treasury Financial Communications System shall be considered to be the day payment is made.

FINAL INVOICE

Within sixty (60) calendar days of product acceptance and/or completion of services for each awarded Contract:

a) The contractor shall submit a final invoice designated as such by a clear statement of “FINAL INVOICE” on the face of the invoice document.

b) The contractor shall provide a certificate of completion which certifies all goods and service have been provided as required by the SOW issued with each awarded Contract.

c) The contractor shall provide a release of claims against the Government for any further payment under the awarded Contract.

The sixty (60) calendar day submission timeframe shall not be extended without written authorization from the CO. In the event items a, b, or c above are not submitted within the authorized timeframe, the CO will make final cost determinations in order to make final payment and close out the contract unilaterally.

(End of notice)