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140FS226Q0069

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FWS SAT 2

FWS, SAT Team 2 Falls Church VA 22041

04/08/2026 1000 CD

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Dana Arnold 7034688289

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FWS NECEDAH NWR

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N11385 HEADQUARTERS ROAD

NECEDAH WI 54646-8289 US

WI - Necedah NWR - 5-Year Blanket Purchase

Agreement for Bulk Fuel

FWS PPR #2106142

*All calls will be a firm-fixed price orders.

**QUOTES AND QUESTIONS SHALL BE EMAILED TO:

dana_arnold@fws.gov by the date and time indicated in Block 8.

A 5-year blanket purchase agreement will be awarded to the Contractor whose submittal documents conform to the requirements as described in this solicitation and who, based on a comparative assessment from the

Government, offers the best value to include technical approach to supply management, delivery reliability and lead time, past performance, and price.

Delivery: 06/30/2031

Period of Performance: 07/01/2026 to

06/30/2031

00010 5-year blanket purchase agreement (BPA) for the lease of six (6) liquefied propane tanks (LPG) and bulk fuel delivery in accordance with the attached statement of work

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All costs, fees, surcharges, delivery charges, environmental fees, administrative costs, or other charges associated with performance of the BPA shall be clearly identified and included in the submitted price schedule. The

Government will not be responsible for any costs not expressly included in the quotation.

WI - Necedah NWR

5-Year Blanket Purchase Agreement for Bulk Fuel

Standard Form 1449– RFQ # 140FS226Q0069 Submission Requirements Contract Administration Data Price Schedule Statement of Work Provisions Clauses

Submission Requirements

**Quotes Due:** April 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Daylight Time **Submission:** Email to dana_arnold@fws.gov **Format:** Submit all documents as a combined/single PDF file. Failure to include all required documentation may render the quotation unacceptable and remove it from further consideration.

• SF 1449: Provide a completed SF 1449 (boxes 30a through 30c) with signature.

• Company Information:

o Name of company o SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) o Point of contact (name, phone, email)

• Provision(s): Provide a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.225-2 below.

• SF 30: Provide a signed copy of all solicitation amendments if issued for this notice.

• Technical approach to supply management: Offerors must describe how they will source and manage the supply of diesel fuel, off-road diesel fuel, unleaded gasoline, and liquefied propane gas (LPG) deliveries. At a minimum, submissions must include:

o Source(s) of supply for each fuel type o Whether fuels will be supplied directly or through subcontractors o Distribution infrastructure and delivery logistics o Coordination methods for fulfilling orders involving multiple fuel types

Technical approach submissions will be evaluated comparatively. Approaches demonstrating clear control of supply sources, fewer coordination layers, and well-defined logistics processes may be evaluated more favorably than those relying on multiple independent suppliers or less defined coordination methods.

• Delivery reliability and lead time: Offerors must describe their ability to meet routine and urgent delivery needs for diesel fuel, off-road diesel fuel, unleaded gasoline, and liquefied propane gas (LPG). At a minimum, submissions must include:

o Standard delivery lead times for each fuel type o Ability to coordinate deliveries when multiple fuel types are required o Surge capability or contingency plans for supply disruptions o Historical delivery reliability on similar fuel supply efforts (if available) mailto:dana_arnold@fws.gov

5-Year Blanket Purchase Agreement for Bulk Fuel

Delivery reliability and lead time submissions will be evaluated comparatively. Responses offering shorter lead times, stronger delivery coordination across fuel types, and credible contingency planning may be evaluated more favorably.

• Past performance: No submission required. The Government will evaluate past performance using information from CPARS and any other available sources.

Past performance will be evaluated comparatively. Offerors with no record of past performance will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably.

• Price: Quotations must include a completed price schedule, identifying all pricing elements associated with fuel delivery and the lease of six (6) liquefied propane gas tanks (LPG). All costs, fees, surcharges, delivery charges, environmental fees, administrative costs, or other charges associated with performance of the BPA shall be clearly identified and included in the submitted price schedule. The Government will not be responsible for any costs not expressly included in the quotation. All proposed pricing shall be inclusive of applicable taxes unless otherwise exempted by Federal law.

Prices shall be expressed in U.S. dollars and cents, calculated to two decimal places. If necessary, the Fuel Provider shall round prices as follows:

o If the third decimal place is five (5) or greater, the second decimal place will be rounded up by one (1).

o If the third decimal place is less than five (5), the second decimal place will remain unchanged.

Diesel, Off-Road Diesel, Unleaded Gasoline:

Pricing shall be based on the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) Rack Price published on the day of delivery for the applicable fuel type using the appropriate city index for the delivery location, plus the offeror’s fixed mark-up price as specified in the quote schedule. The proposed mark-up shall remain fixed for the duration of the BPA.

Liquefied Propane Gas (LPG):

LPG pricing shall be proposed as a fixed price per gallon for a 12-month period. The contractor may request an annual price adjustment. Any adjustment must be submitted in writing with supporting market documentation and is subject to review and approval by the Contracting Officer.

Lease of Six (6) Liquefied Propane Tanks (LPG):

The price to lease six (6) LPG shall be proposed as a fixed amount per month for a 12-month period. The contractor may request an annual price adjustment. Any adjustment must be submitted in writing with supporting market documentation and is subject to review and approval by the Contracting Officer.

The Government will evaluate price for completeness and reasonableness. Price reasonableness will be determined through comparison of quotes received. Delivery charges shall either be included in the proposed mark-up or separately identified in the price schedule. Any delivery-related costs must be clearly disclosed.

(End of Submission Requirements)

5-Year Blanket Purchase Agreement for Bulk Fuel

Contract Administration Data

1) Description of Agreement:

A blanket purchase agreement (BPA) is a simplified method of filling anticipated repetitive needs for supplies or services by establishing "charge accounts" with qualified sources of supply.

The objective of this agreement is for a five-year BPA for the supply and delivery of diesel fuel, off-road diesel, unleaded gasoline, and liquefied propane gas (LPG) at the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) when requested by the contracting officer or the authorized representative of the contracting officer for the period 07/01/2026 through 06/30/2031.

The vendor will be selected based upon proven capabilities. This BPA may only be used at the Necedah NWR with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS). The following order procedures shall be used in accordance with FAR Part 12.201-1(e)(3) Blanket purchase agreement. (FAR Overhaul - Part 12 | Acquisition.GOV).

2) Extent of Obligation:

The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized purchases actually made under the BPA. The Federal Government is exempt from applicable taxes as determined by the state.

3) Purchase Limits:

Prior to the initiation of a BPA Call, the Necedah NWR is required to verify the remaining purchasing capacity of the agreement.

Minimum amount per BPA call (order): 20 gallons Maximum amount per BPA call (order): 3,000 gallons

Authorized purchase card users shall ensure that credit card purchases do not exceed the applicable micro-purchase threshold. As of the current guidance, the micro-purchase threshold is $10,000.00 for supplies. Micro-purchase thresholds are subject to change in accordance with authorized revisions to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), specifically FAR 2.101, and are contingent upon final determinations made by the U.S. Department of Interior and U.S.

Fish and Wildlife Service. Authorized purchase card users are responsible for verifying the most current thresholds prior to initiating any procurement action.

4) List of Authorized Callers:

1. Deputy Refuge Manager

2. Administrative Support Assistant

Authorized callers also include any warranted contracting officer up to their warrant authority.

Government Purchase Card training certificates for all potential callers shall be maintained at the field level and accessible to the Contracting Officer upon request.

5) Issuance of BPA Calls https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-12#FAR_12_201_1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-12#FAR_12_201_1

5-Year Blanket Purchase Agreement for Bulk Fuel

CO’s or any authorized cardholders seeking to place orders against this BPA consent to the terms and conditions set forth in the BPA.

Price Schedule

5 YEAR PERIOD ITEM FIXED MARK-

UP/MARGIN

COST PER GALLON

(Over Daily OPIS Rack Price)

07/01/2026 – 06/30/2031 Diesel Fuel $

07/01/2026 – 06/30/2031 Diesel Fuel Off-Road $

07/01/2026 – 06/30/2031 Unleaded Fuel $

07/01/2026 – 06/30/2031 Liquified Propane Gas Locked Per gallon price for 12 Months

07/01/2026 – 06/30/2031 Lease of six (6) LPG Tanks Locked monthly price for 12 Months

07/01/2026 – 06/30/2031 All costs, fees, surcharges, delivery charges, environmental fees, administrative costs, or other charges associated with performance of the

BPA

BPA Calls (Below the Micro-Purchase Threshold)

The Government Purchase Card (GPC) may be used to pay for services in amounts less than the micro purchase threshold (MPT) (ref. section 3. Purchase Limits and guidance below).

Authorized purchase card users shall ensure that credit card purchases do not exceed the applicable micro-purchase thresholds supplies. As of the current guidance, the micro-purchase threshold is $10,000.00 for supplies. Micro-purchase thresholds are subject to change in accordance with authorized revisions to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), specifically FAR 2.101, and are contingent upon final determinations made by the U.S. Department of Interior and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Authorized purchase card users are responsible for verifying the most current thresholds prior to initiating any procurement action.

Prior to purchasing, authorized purchase card users are required to verify the remaining purchasing capacity of this agreement. All purchases are considered “calls” off the applicable BPA. Please refer to the DOI Purchase Card Policy for additional information relating to payment and record keeping.

BPA Calls (Above the Micro-Purchase Threshold)

A Program Purchase Request (PPR) must be submitted in MySupport such that a warranted CO can make the purchase. The PPR must include a brief statement of work for the current need, an independent government estimate (IGE), the required period of performance or completion date, place of performance, technical points of contact, and any other supplemental documentation critical to the requirement. Once submitted and approved, the PPR will be assigned to a requisitioner who will enter the purchase requisition (PR). The PPR/PR is then expedited to a Contract Specialist (CS) for review and processing.

https://doimspp.sharepoint.com/sites/fws-FF10G23300/SitePages/Charge-Card-Purchase-Card.aspx

5-Year Blanket Purchase Agreement for Bulk Fuel

6) Invoicing and Payment Procedures (BPA Calls Exceeding the Micro-Purchase Threshold)

Invoicing procedures for a BPA call over the micro-purchase threshold begin after a BPA call is executed by a warranted CO and services have been completed and accepted by the Government.

Invoices are submitted via the Internet Payment Platform (ipp.gov) by the contractor, and are required to contain the following information:

a. Name of Contractor

b. BPA #

c. BPA call number (to be provided by Government)

d. Period of performance/delivery date

e. Quantity and unit price, including OPIS posting price and metered delivery tickets identifying each tank location serviced

If the Contractor is experiencing issues with the invoicing process, they may contact the IPP Production Helpdesk at (866) 973-3131.

Once an invoice has been received, the station’s government receiving official must review and approve/reject the invoice. Payment cannot be made prior to delivery. The electronic payment process for small businesses is usually 10-14 days (or less).

7) BPA Call Administration

The BPA CO is responsible for administration and management of the BPA. Under no circumstances shall any understanding, agreement, modification, or any other action in deviation from the terms and conditions of the BPA be effective or binding upon the Government. The CO is available to answer questions concerning planning and developing BPA calls, review, and approval procedures, and can provide overall guidance, oversight, and general information regarding these BPAs. All administration associated with individual BPA calls will be performed by the CO issuing the BPA call. Additionally, all official BPA call files will be maintained at each ordering office.

8) Contractor Responsibilities

The awardee under this BPA is responsible for the following:

• Guaranteeing deliverables meet the terms and conditions set forth in the primary BPA and each consequent BPA call

• Submitting accurate invoices to the Internet Payment Platform (IPP.gov) following Government acceptance

9) Contracting Officer (CO) Responsibilities

The BPA CO has the overall responsibility for managing and administering the BPA, as well as the following:

• Providing administrative guidance for placing orders

• Monitoring the BPA limit annually

• Serve as the local contracting focal point for coordination and award of BPA calls

• Confirm BPA calls are within the BPA scope, rates (if applicable), and terms

• Ensure BPA call request packages are properly prepared and provide all requested information

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10) Questions

Questions regarding this BPA shall be directed to the assigned CO or COR (listed below). The CO is the only individual authorized to make changes to this BPA.

Contracting Officer (CO): Dana Arnold: 703-468-8289, dana_arnold@fws.gov

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Jo Honaker (Administrative Officer), jo_honaker@fws.gov (608) 684-0337

Technical POCs: Jeff Krueger, Deputy Refuge Manager – 608 472 9260 Jo Honaker, Administrative Support Assistant – 608 343 4044

(End of BPA Administration Data)

5-Year Blanket Purchase Agreement for Bulk Fuel

Statement of Work

Bulk Fuel Delivery

Location: Necedah National Wildlife Refuge

5-Year Blanket Purchase Agreement for Bulk Fuel

General

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), requires fuel deliveries at the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) located at N11385 Headquarters Rd, Necedah, WI 54646.

Scope

This blanket purchase agreement (BPA) includes the lease of six (6) liquefied propane gas (LPG) tanks, and the supply and delivery of the following fuel types on an as-needed basis during the 5-year performance period:

• Diesel Fuel

• Off-Road Diesel

• Unleaded Gasoline

• Liquefied Propane Gas (LPG)

Delivery loads shall be a minimum of 20 gallons and maximum of 3,000 gallons, delivered directly into the facility’s storage tanks.

FWS owns two (2) diesel tanks and one (1) unleaded tank. Under this agreement, a lease of six (6) LPG tanks will be required. **FWS has above-ground fuel storage facilities without fuel transfer equipment.

The Contractor shall have a safe operating procedure for the delivery and unloading of the product and comply with all local statutory requirements pertaining to the handling of fuels.

Contract Period

5-year ordering period: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2031, to support recurring and as-needed bulk fuel delivery requirements.

Product Specification

The Contractor must comply with current:

• National Fuel Quality Standards

• US ASTM standards for all fuel types supplied under this BPA

The Government reserves the right to conduct compliance testing for all fuel types within the scope of this agreement.

Delivery Locations

Bulk Fuel Tanks

• Two (2) Diesel Tanks (1,000 gallons each) – W7996 20th Street West, Necedah, WI 54646

• One (1) Unleaded Tank (1,000 gallons) – W7996 20th Street West, Necedah, WI 54646

Liquefied Propane Tanks

Under this agreement, the Contractor shall provide a lease for six (6) LPG tanks. The currently leased tanks are identified below.

• LP Tank #1 (1,000 gal) SN#QA82542 – W7964 20th St W., Necedah, WI 54646*

• LP Tank #2 (120 gal) SN#95A02334 – N11385 Headquarters Rd, Necedah, WI 54646

• LP Tank #3 (1,000 gal) SN#155979 – W7964 20th St W., Necedah, WI 54646*

5-Year Blanket Purchase Agreement for Bulk Fuel

• LP Tank #4 (1,000 gal) SN#3F01764 – W7980 20th St W., Necedah, WI 54646

• LP Tank #5 (1,000 gal) SN#681945 – W7954 20th St W., Necedah, WI 54646

• LP Tank #6 (1,000 gal) SN#QB58023 – W7930 20th St W., Necedah, WI 54646 *Tank #1 and Tank #3 operate on a shared meter for the Maintenance Shop.

Pricing

The price for fuels shall be in U.S. currency calculated to 2 decimal places. If necessary, the Fuel Provider shall round prices in accordance with the following:

• If the 3rd decimal place value is five (5) or greater, the 2nd decimal place value is rounded up by one (1).

• If the 3rd decimal place value is less than five (5), the 2nd decimal place value is not changed.

Metered delivery tickets identifying each tank location are required after delivery.

Diesel, Off-Road Diesel, Unleaded Gasoline: Pricing shall be based on the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) Rack Price published on the day of delivery for the applicable fuel type using the appropriate city index for the delivery location, plus the offeror’s fixed mark-up price as specified in the quote schedule.

The proposed mark-up shall remain fixed for the duration of the BPA.

The OPIS posting price will be required on each submitted delivery/billing ticket.

Liquefied Propane Gas (LPG): LPG pricing shall a fixed price per gallon for a 12-month period. The contractor may request an annual price adjustment. Any adjustment must be submitted in writing with supporting market documentation and is subject to review and approval by the Contracting Officer.

Excise and Taxes

All proposed pricing shall be inclusive of applicable taxes unless otherwise exempted by Federal law.

Delivery

LPG (Propane) Deliveries

• Contractor shall maintain a keep-fill program and schedule automatic deliveries based on average usage.

Diesel & Unleaded Deliveries

• Ordered as needed by authorized FWS personnel

• Must be delivered within 48 hours of order placement (Monday–Friday), except Friday orders which deliver Monday

Usage History / Estimate

Estimated annual usage (April 2024 – March 2025):

• Diesel Fuel: 4,400 gallons

• LPG: 7,300 gallons

• Unleaded Fuel: 1,400 gallons

**The above estimates are not guaranteed and actual quantities will vary based on operational needs.

All Fuel Types

• All deliveries shall be delivered within 48 hours of order placement, except for orders placed on a

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Friday, where delivery shall be on the following Monday (Public Holidays excepted). Other delivery arrangements can only be made through FWS point of contacts listed below.

• Deliveries must occur during core hours: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday–Friday (excluding Federal holidays) o Federal holidays referenced include: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.

o When a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, it is observed on the adjacent Friday or Monday, respectively. In addition to the holidays listed above, the contractor agrees to observe leave days or closures designated by Federal Statute, Executive Order, or Presidential Proclamation.

• Fuel must be delivered by properly equipped fuel trucks using safe operating procedures and complying with environmental regulations.

Delivery and Unloading

The Contractor is responsible for:

• Safe delivery and unloading

• Compliance with environmental and statutory requirements

• Reporting to FWS staff upon arrival

• Allowing on-site staff to witness unloading

• Supporting optional FWS fuel sampling for compliance testing

Non-Conformance

If any delivered product is found non-conforming:

• The FWS will not be required to pay for any product found to be non-conforming. If payment has already occurred, then the Contractor shall re-supply an equal amount of fuel that does conform.

• The Contractor shall, at its own cost, remove any non-conforming product supplied by the Contractor from the FWS Fuel Delivery points.

• The Contractor accepts liabilities for any damages to FWS equipment due to the non-conforming product.

Fish and Wildlife Service Point of Contacts (POCs)

• Jeff Krueger, Deputy Refuge Manager – 608-472-9260

• Jo Honaker, Administrative Support Assistant – 608-343-4044

(End of Statement of Work)

5-Year Blanket Purchase Agreement for Bulk Fuel

Provisions

Provisions by Reference:

The following provisions are hereby incorporated by reference:

52.204-7 System for Award Management. (NOV 2024)

52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Representation and Disclosures.

(DEC 2023)

52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. (SEP 2024)

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation. (JAN 2017)

Provisions in Full Text:

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (SEP 2023)

(a) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. As a minimum, offers shall include—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The name, address, telephone number of the Offeror;

(3) The Offeror’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and, if applicable, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator;

(4) Information necessary to evaluate the factors contained in the provision at 52.212-2 or as described in the solicitation;

(5) Responses to provisions that require Offeror completion of information, representations, and certifications (other than those collected via the System for Award Management (SAM)); and

(6) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and any solicitation amendments.

(b) Period for acceptance of offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(c) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers and any modifications or revisions to the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation.

(2) Any offer, modification, or revision received after the time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition. However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer that makes its terms more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of

5-Year Blanket Purchase Agreement for Bulk Fuel an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(4) Offerors may withdraw their offers by written notice to the Government received at any time before award.

(d) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the Offeror’s initial offer should contain the Offeror’s best terms. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(e) Debriefings. If a postaward debriefing is given to requesting Offerors, the Government will disclose the following information, if applicable:

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

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

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

(4) A summary of the rationale for award.

(5) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful Offeror.

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

52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2021)

(a) 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. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

• Technical approach to supply management

• Delivery reliability and lead time

• Past performance

• Price

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

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

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52.225-2 Buy American Certificate. (OCT 2022)

(a)

(1) The Offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (b) of this provision, is a domestic end product and that each domestic end product listed in paragraph (c) of this provision contains a critical component.

(2) The Offeror shall list as foreign end products those end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products. For those foreign end products that do not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the Offeror shall also indicate whether these foreign end products exceed 55 percent domestic content, except for those that are COTS items. If the percentage of the domestic content is unknown, select “no”.

(3) The Offeror shall separately list the line item numbers of domestic end products that contain a critical component (see FAR 25.105).

(4) The terms “commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,” “critical component,” "domestic end product," "end product," and "foreign end product" are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Supplies."

(b) Foreign End Products:

Line Item No. Country of origin Exceeds 55% domestic content (yes/no)

(b)[List as necessary]

(c) Domestic end products containing a critical component:

Line Item No. ___

[List as necessary]

(d) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of part 25 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

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This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/far.

Clauses

Clauses by Reference:

The following clauses are hereby incorporated by reference:

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (OCT 2018)

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2014)

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

(JAN 2017)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (JAN 2025)

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (NOV 2015)

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

52.233-3 Protest after Award. (AUG 1996)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (OCT 2004)

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

52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns. (OCT 2022)

52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUNE 2003)

52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. (MAR 2026)

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans. (JUN 2020)

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (JUN 2020)

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans. (JUN 2020)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (OCT 2025)

52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (OCT 2022)

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

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

52.232-36 Payment by Third Party. (MAY 2014) https://www.acquisition.gov/far

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52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (JAN 2025)

(DEVIATION FEB 2025)

Clauses in Full Text:

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2023)

(a) Definitions. The clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated by reference.

(b) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(c) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(d) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(e) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal, or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated in this contract by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence. Examples of occurrences include acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. When an excusable delay occurs, the Contractor shall—

(1) Notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as possible;

(2) Remedy the delay as quickly as possible; and

(3) Notify the Contracting Officer when the occurrence is over.

(g) Invoice. The Government will handle invoices according to the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and 5 CFR part 1315. The Contractor shall submit invoices to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include the information required by 5 CFR part 1315.9(b).

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(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees, and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark, or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act ( 31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date that appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(4) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable;

(D) Contractor point of contact; and

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(5) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by FAR part 33 if–

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section3903&num=0&edition=prelim http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section3903&num=0&edition=prelim

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(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see FAR part 32).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a termination for cause.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on-

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures for interest credits prescribed in FAR part 32 in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon—

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government’s convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor’s records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. The Government will send a cure notice to the Contractor, unless the reason for the termination is late delivery. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government

5-Year Blanket Purchase Agreement for Bulk Fuel improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered under this contract are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts;

40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Government-financed air transportation; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(r) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services;

(2) The Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) Other contract clauses incorporated in the solicitation or contract;

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract;

(5) Solicitation provisions incorporated in the solicitation;

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause;

(7) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments; and

(8) The specification.

(s) Unauthorized obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (s)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti- Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government-authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

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(2) Paragraph (s)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(t) Comptroller General examination of record. This paragraph applies if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid procedures and is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold on the date of award of this contract.

(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 part 4, longer period required by statute, or periods specified in 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 clause 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…