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

Solicitation 140FS323Q0122 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The anticipated award date is within 15 days after the close of this announcement.

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC Number: 2023-04, Effective Date: 6/2/2023.

This requirement is being solicited as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The applicable North American Classification System (NAICS) code is 561730 Landscaping Services. The small business size standard is $9.5 Million.

The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation.

Line-Item Description(s):

Invasive Species Control and Treatment for approximately 1 acre of common reed (Phragmites australis) (Refer to SOW for details)

Location:

Falkner Island Unit of Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, located 3-miles off the coast of Guilford, Connecticut in the Long Island Sound. (Refer to SOW for details)

Delivery Schedule/Period of Performance:

Application of herbicide shall take place before April 30th and/or after August 31st for two consecutive years. Due to permitting constraints work most likely won’t begin until 2024.

Terms & Conditions:

- The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition

- The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition (refer to terms and conditions for details)

- Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and submit with its offer.

- The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition

- The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition (refer to terms and conditions for details)

Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices are attached in the Terms & Conditions document.

The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ or see terms & conditions attached to the solicitation.

In order to be eligible for award, all contractors must have an Active Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) website https://sam.gov/content/home. Please note, SAM is a free website and there is never a cost to register your entity.

Prior to or following receipt of an award, the Contractor must register with the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP) to submit requests for payment. Refer to Terms and Conditions for details. Please note, IPP is a free website and there is never a cost to complete registration. Invoices for services will be paid after the end of the month of service, advanced payments are not allowed.

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Important Submission Dates & Site Visit Info:

Site Visit:

Prior to submitting a quote, contractors are encouraged to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance.

A site visit inspection can be scheduled directly with the below POC, Kristina Vargos. The site visit must occur no later than Thursday, July 20, 2023. Please be advised the site visit is limited to boat drive-by only using a Government owned boat as access to the island is prohibited during the tern nesting.

Kristina Vagos, Refuge Wildlife Biologist

(860) 304-8977 kristina_vagos@fws.gov

Question Submission:

All questions regarding this Solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Ryna Russell at ryna_russell@fws.gov no later than 11:00am EDT on Friday, 7/25/2023. If necessary, questions received will be answered through an Amendment to this Solicitation.

Emails must indicate the following in the subject line: Question Submission 140FS323Q0122.

Quote Submission:

Quotes (including all required documents) must be transmitted via e-mail to the Contracting Officer, Ryna Russell at ryna_russell@fws.gov, no later than 11:00am EDT on Wednesday, 7/28/2023.

Emails must indicate the following in the subject line: Quote Submission 140FS323Q0122.

Required Submittal Documents:

Before submitting an offer, please read the entire solicitation package carefully. Offerors responding to this solicitation must submit the following documents:

1. SF 30 Amendment: (Only if applicable) If amendment(s) were issued, submit signed SF30 documents(s) acknowledging any/all Amendment(s)

2. Price/Quote: Quote must include your Unique Entity ID, Company Name, Address, Point of Contact (POC), POC email & phone number and Per Acre pricing with total cost. Important - Contractor shall include a statement in the quote, whether or not you are available to start the work in the Fall of 2023 if our permitting is approved.

Note: The contractor shall price their quote assuming the minimum hourly wages and fringe benefits as established by the Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor, Service Contract Act WD#: 2015-4127.

3. Past Experience-Technical Approach- References: Complete the attached questionnaire. All information requested on the form must be provided to be considered for award. Quotes that merely offer to provide services as described in the SOW will not receive further consideration for award.

General statements may be considered less favorably than a more detailed technical document.

Your quote will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered if all the above required documents are not completed in full and received as part of your submittal package.

An award will be made to the Contractor whose submittal documents conform to the requirements as described in this solicitation and who, based on a subjective assessment from the Government, offers the best value to include past performance, knowledge & experience, technical approach, and price. The Government reserves the right to award a contract to other than the lowest priced offer if, in its judgment, the past performance, knowledge, and/or technical superiority outweighs the price difference.

Contracting Officer/Office:

Ryna Russell, Contracting Officer - ryna_russell@fws.gov U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Joint Administrative Operations (JAO) mailto:ryna_russell@fws.gov mailto:ryna_russell@fws.gov mailto:ryna_russell@fws.gov

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SCOPE OF WORK (SOW)

Invasive Species Control & Treatment Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Introduction.

This contract outlines the invasive species work of common reed (Phragmites australis) treatment on the Falkner Island Unit of Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, located 3-miles off the coast of Guilford, Connecticut (see Figure 1).

Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge (SBMNWR) is seeking a contractor to treat common reed (Phragmites australis) for two years on Falkner Island during the period when the endangered species that breeds there is not present. All work will take place before April 30th and/or after August 31st for two consecutive years (during the workweek only Monday thru Friday). Due to permitting constraints work most likely won’t begin until 2024. Work shall consist of furnishing all equipment, labor and materials necessary to accomplish the specified vegetative control and treatment. Access to the island is only accessible by boat. Access will be provided to the contractor by refuge staff and shall be coordinated with the Technical Project Officer.

Currently, there is just under an acre (~0.9528 acres) of common reed in 5 distinct populations around the island (see Figure 2). All populations are on the island’s steep slopes, and some extend onto beaches, island shelves, and to the top of the island. These populations are not accessible by ATV or any sort of machinery due to the topography of the island. Work must be done on foot with a backpack sprayer.

Additional methods can be proposed to Technical Project Officer. Other vegetation may need to be cleared to gain access to the common reed populations. There are no water sources available at the site.

Any herbicide formulations will be limited to chemicals listed in Table 1 and Table 2 attached.

SBMNWR requires that the contractor successfully control common reed (Phragmites australis) and reduce the population by at least 75%.

1.2 Objectives.

SBMNWR requires that the contractor successfully control common reed (Phragmites australis) and reduce the each of the five populations by at least 75% over the two-year period. If less than 75% control is achieved, contractor will treat the common reed on Falkner Island again during the third year and after August 31st, at no expense to the Service. The Contracting Officer Representative (refuge biologist) will be responsible for documenting that less than 75% of the common reed was effectively treated. Surveys will happen in the early growing season of the third year and will contact the contractor by May 15th of that year if additional treatment is needed.

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1.3 Scope.

The contractor will:

• Treat all common reed (Phragmites australis) on Falkner Island for two consecutive years with a goal of reducing each of the five populations by at least 75%.

• Only use herbicides listed in Table 1 and Table 2 attached.

• Work (weekdays only) before April 30th and/or after August 31st. No work or island visits will occur during the terns’ breeding season or on Federally recognized holidays.

• Coordinate transportation with the refuge and understand that planned dates may change due to weather, waves, or staffing issues.

• Provide refuge staff with Connecticut state herbicide applicator license number(s) issued by the

Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and names of applicators for the pesticide use permit and annual reporting.

• Provide refuge staff with the name of the herbicide chosen, the concentration that will be used, the amount that was used, and any other information needed for the pesticide use permit and annual reporting. Any information needed for the pesticide use permit must be given to the refuge at least 120 days before the start of any use of herbicides on the island to allow for permitting procedures.

• Include a performance guarantee in your bid that addresses treatment success and reciprocal damage.

• The Contractor will follow all federal, state, and local laws concerning the use of herbicides.

• The Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with all provisions of Occupational Safety and

Health Administration (OSHA) requirements 29 CFR 1910 and 29CFR 1926 during the performance of the work.

The refuge will:

• Complete the Pesticide Use Permit (PUP) that is required by the agency before work can occur.

• If requested, schedule site visits for contractors to see the site before work begins.

• Provide transportation to and from the island for the contractor via Government owned boat

• Notify the public via signage, social media, and the refuge’s website to give notice of site closures and information about the project.

• Walk the site with the contractor at the end of each year of the project to verify that all work has been completed.

• Be available for any site/project information that is needed. The contractor may contact Kris

Vagos, Refuge Wildlife Biologist, at 860-304-8977 or Rick Potvin, Refuge Manager, at 860-961- 4247.

Additional Information about Site and Project Logistics:

There are a number of site factors that will affect the timing and equipment that can be used during the project. The contractor is responsible for assuring the project is completed on schedule given all of these site conditions. Environmental conditions include tides, weather, substrate/beaches, and proximity to open water. The populations are also on steep slopes of the island. The refuge will need all chemical information at least 120 days prior to treatment on island to apply for permits.

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1.4 Period of Performance.

All work will take place before April 30th and/or after August 31st for two consecutive years (during the workweek only Monday thru Friday). Due to permitting constraints work most likely won’t begin until 2024.

Common reed control (Phragmites australis) will take place April 30th and/or after August 31st over two consecutive calendar years. Work will not take place on weekends. Any work on the island during the winter (December, January, and February) will need to be proposed to and approved by the Technical Project Officer. This time frame includes all treatments including manual or mechanical (see Table 3).

2. LOCATIONS, CONTACTS

2.1 General Location.

The Falkner Island Unit is part of the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, which is comprised of 10 units stretched across 70 miles of Connecticut's coastline. The Falkner Island Unit is located about 3 miles off the coast of Guilford, CT in the Long Island Sound. The island hosts Connecticut’s largest common tern colony, and the state’s only colony of federally endangered roseate terns.

2.1.1 Acres to be treated.

All populations will be treated. See Objectives in Section 1.2 of this document. There is just under an acre (~0.9528 acres) of common reed (Phragmites australis) in 5 distinct populations around the island.

The largest populations are on the southern portion of the island (0.612 and 0.256 acres), while the smallest are 0.0008, .075, and .009 acres. All populations are on the island’s steep slopes, and some extend onto beaches, island shelves, and to the top of the island. These populations were roughly mapped using ESRI Field Maps. Please see Figure 2.

2.1.2 Herbicide/Surfactant.

Herbicide formulations will be limited to chemicals listed in Table 1 and Table 2 attached.

J F M A MY JN JL A S O N D J F M A MY JN JL A S O N D

Planning/Permits Manual/Mechanical Treatment Herbicide Treatment

Project Time Frame – Common Reed Control on the Falkner Island Unit

Table 3. This table shows a monthly outline of when control of common reed on Falkner Island can take place. No work will take place May-August. Any work on the island during the winter (December, January, and February) will need to be proposed to and approved by the Technical Project Officer.

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2.1.3 Technical Project Officer Contact.

Kristina Vagos, Refuge Wildlife Biologist is both the Technical Project Officer and the Contracting Officer Representative. She can be reached at (860) 304-8977 or by email at Kristina_Vagos@fws.gov.

2.2 Site Location.

The Falkner Island Unit of Stewart B. McKinney NWR

3. CONTROL GOALS AND HERBICIDES

3.1 General.

Specific treatment areas are identified on the maps and drawings (Figure 2). The contractor is encouraged to visit the sites to determine the logistics required for the work. The purpose of this treatment is to achieve the vegetation control goals described in the next paragraph.

3.2 Vegetation Control Objectives.

SBMNWR requires that the contractor successfully control common reed (Phragmites australis) and reduce the each of the five populations by at least 75% over the two-year period. If less than 75% control is achieved, contractor will treat the common reed on Falkner Island again during the third year and after August 31st, at no expense to the Service. The Contracting Officer Representative (refuge biologist) will be responsible for documenting that less than 75% of the common reed was effectively treated. Surveys will happen in the early growing season of the third year and will contact the contractor by May 15th of that year if additional treatment is needed.

3.3 Herbicide Selection Procedure.

Herbicide formulations will be limited to chemicals listed in Table 1 and Table 2 attached.

Herbicides will be appropriately labeled for specific application. No restricted use herbicides are allowed.

No herbicides can be used on National Wildlife Refuge property without prior approval from the Technical Project Officer. In addition, all carriers and adjuvants must be non-toxic as well as approved by Technical Project Officer. The surfactant shall be added per label instructions to all herbicide mixtures.

3.4 Minimizing Impacts to Non-Target Species.

All applications will be in accordance with the best management practices of the local, State and Federal guidelines.

4. NOTIFICATION OF TREATMENT

Refuge staff will be transporting the contractor to the island for any treatment. The contractor will coordinate transportation with the refuge and understand that planned dates may change due to weather, waves, or staffing issues.

5. HANDLING, MIXING, APPLICATION RATES AND METHODS

5.1 Handling and Mixing.

All herbicides will be handled and stored in accordance with instructions on the EPA registration label.

All herbicides shall be mixed in accordance with the label instructions so that the desired rate of

Scope of Work - Page 5 of 11 application can be attained with the contractor's application equipment. Mixing water cannot be supplied at the site and the contractor is expected to supply their own mixing water. The contractor is required to provide a secondary containment system around their herbicide mixing area when herbicides are mixed if mixed on government property. This containment system must be constructed of impervious materials.

In addition, the contractor will ensure that no contamination of any water source occurs and that emergency spill containment equipment is at the worksite and is capable of containing all potential herbicide spills from contractor vehicles/equipment. Unused, mixed pesticides will be disposed of in accordance with local, state and EPA guidelines. Spray equipment cleaning will also be accomplished in accordance with these guidelines. Prior to leaving a worksite for the day, the contractor shall remove all equipment and unused materials, any waste materials, oil, empty herbicide containers and litter resulting from contract activities on government property.

5.2 Equipment.

Required equipment includes sprayers and necessary personal protective equipment. The equipment used by the contractor shall be designed for such work and operated in a safe manner. The equipment will be limited to function only within the patches of invasive species. The equipment will be capable of accurately delivering a predetermined rate per acre dosage of herbicide and proof of calibration for broadcast sprayers will be provided or demonstrated upon request. Equipment is required to be cleaned before arrival on site to avoid spreading invasive weeds.

5.3 Rates and Method of Application.

Application rates will be per the specification on the material safety data sheet, labeling and manufacturer's suggested rate tables, per chemical used, and the desired results identified in “3.2 Vegetation Control Objective”.

6. SAFETY AND CERTIFICATION

6.1 Safety Manual.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this contract, the Contractor shall comply with all safety and health requirements as outlined in OSHA Safety Standards to ensure the safe working conditions for his/her employees and government workers.

6.2 Hazard Communication.

The contractor shall implement a hazard communication program in accordance with 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.1200 or 1926.59. The written hazard communication program shall address, as a minimum, the following: training (to include potential safety and health effects from exposure), labeling, current inventory of hazardous chemicals on site, and the location and use of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs).

6.3 Licensing.

The contractor, all her/his/their employees, and any subcontractors performing any of the work under this contract shall possess a valid state commercial herbicide applicator's license for Connecticut and shall

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6.4 Public Safety.

Public safety must be ensured when spraying or using pesticides. Falkner Island is closed to the public.

6.5 EPA Registration Label.

All work shall be performed in accordance with the instructions on the EPA registration label of the chemical herbicide used. All safety instructions featured on the label shall be strictly adhered to.

6.6 Material Safety Data Sheets.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer with the “Application Plan” as outlined in Section 7.1. The Contractor shall also make these MSDSs readily available to all affected contract employees.

6.7 Spills and Contamination.

The contractor shall submit as part of the "Application Plan" described in Section 7.1, the response measures to be implemented should a spill or contamination occur. The contractor's immediate response to a spill or contamination shall be to proceed with the required measures to limit the contamination.

Immediately following this initial response, the contractor shall notify the appropriate Project Officer at the work location and other appropriate local, state, and federal officials. After these actions, the contractor shall take actions to clean up the spill as recommended by the Project Officer. Should a personnel contamination occur, the contractor shall take immediate actions as prescribed by chemical manufacturer so as to protect the safety and health of the contaminated individual(s). Immediately following the contractor's initial response, the incident shall be reported to the appropriate Project Officer.

7. SUBMITTAL AND REPORTING

7.1 Application Plan.

The contractor shall submit an electronic copy of an application plan to the Technical Project Officer.

This plan shall outline the types of herbicides, planned application rates, hyperlinks to the most current SDS (former MSDS) and labels for each chemical to be used, scanned copies of applicator licenses, and a spill and contamination action plan. Additionally, the contractor shall certify in writing that all employees engaged in handling, mixing and spraying herbicides have read the MSDS's and that personal protective equipment as specified by the MSDS's will be provided to and worn by these persons. Further, one hard copy of the approved plan shall be provided that will include a signed statement by the contractor that this plan complies with all state, local and federal regulations. This plan shall be submitted for review and approval within 30 working days of the notice of contract award and prior to the desired start of work.

Government approval of this plan in no way relieves the contractor of any liability for compliance with all Federal, State, and/or local regulations, should there be omissions/errors within said plan.

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7.2 Post-Application Documentation.

The contractor shall submit a spray log to the Technical Project Officer detailing: day(s) and time(s) sprayed, crew members, chemical applied, application rate, amount of chemical used, weather conditions (average windspeed, temperature, humidity, cloud cover) within 10 working days of each application.

8. PREWORK MEETING

Within 10 days of accepting the contract, the contractor shall contact the Technical Project Officer to arrange a meeting to discuss and develop a mutual understanding of the requirements and details of work.

This meeting can occur onsite or by phone dependent on location and availability of contractor and Technical Project Officer. There may also be occasions when subsequent conferences will be called to reconfirm understandings or provide clarifications on contract requirements.

9. LIABILITY OF AND DAMAGES TO THE GOVERNMENT

9.1 Insurance.

The contractor shall carry liability insurance that will cover the application of pesticides as defined in this specification. This coverage will include as a minimum, drift, run-off, and pollution (sudden and accidental) for all contract operations. The amount of coverage this insurance will provide will not be less than $10,000 per incident. A Certificate of Insurance form signed by the insuring agency shall be provided to the contracting officer prior to award of the contract. The insurance must provide coverage for the entire contract period. The insurance policy shall state that it cannot be cancelled without 30 days written notice to the Contracting Officer. Failure to secure insurance will be grounds for non-award and termination of the insurance during the performance period of this contract for any reason will be grounds for termination of this contract. The contractor will be in default and the contract terminated if the insurance lapses and is not immediately replaced with equal coverage. (If insurance lapses, work will be suspended pending replacement insurance. The delay is not compensable to the contractor).

9.2 Government Liability.

The Government assumes no liability from the contractor's performance of the contract work. The contractor shall hold and save the Government harmless from any and all liability arising from the performance of the contract.

9.3 Responsibility for Damages.

The contractor is responsible for all damages to persons and property resulting from performance of the contract work.

10. WARRANTY

The contractor warrants that:

Should the desired results not be achieved, as described in “3.2 Vegetation Control Objectives”, the contractor will, at no additional cost to the Government, treat the common reed on Falkner Island again during the third year and after August 31st. The determination as to the acceptable performance of the contractor and the need to reapply the herbicides will rest solely with each NWR Technical Project Officer. A request to retreat an area may be either verbal or in writing.

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10.2 Damage Control.

The contractor is responsible for damages to persons or property, including unreasonable or unnecessary damages to non-target vegetation, within and outside the treatment areas resulting from the performance of the contract work. Damage costs as determined by government personnel will be charged in the form of a fine for the cost of rehabilitation or replacement of the affected resources. Other penalties may be assessed based on local, State, or Federal laws.

11. INSPECTIONS AND ACCEPTANCE

Work will be inspected periodically for conformance with these specifications for timeliness, safety and results achieved.

12. TABLES AND FIGURES

Figure 1. Location of the Falkner Island Unit of Stewart B. McKinney NWR 3 miles off the coast of Guilford, Connecticut

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Figure 2. Location, approximate area, and photographs of common reed populations on Falkner Island.

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Past Experience Questionnaire – 140FS323Q0122

PAST EXPERIENCE – TECHNICAL APPROACH -

REFERENCES QUESTIONNAIRE

RFQ/Solicitation No. 140FS323Q0122 Invasive Species Control and Treatment

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge

Your Company Name:

SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI)#:

Street Address:

City, State and ZIP Code:

POC Name:

POC Phone Number:

POC Email:

Type of Business: Corporation ___ Partnership ___ Sole Proprietor ___ Other ___ (describe)

To receive consideration, complete and submit the information requested below with your quote. If additional space is needed this form may be duplicated as necessary or you can provide your own form.

**ALL INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED TO BE COMPLIANT WITH SOLICITATION**

Knowledge & Experience:

Provide the Government information regarding the following elements:

• Identify Key Personnel, their qualifications, years of experience, and their role in contract performance (i.e., Foreman, Crew Leaders, Applicator, etc.).

• Brief description of your experience and ability in herbicide application techniques, transport, and storage.

• Brief description of your experience and ability with treatment of invasive plants in a habitat restoration project; particularly those related to coastal habitats or sensitive soils (sandy or wetland soils).

Technical Approach:

Provide the Government the following information:

• Your proposed treatment methods (i.e., foliar spray, etc.) and treatment timing and frequency and any supporting justification on why it’s the most effective control method.

• List of equipment or resources available to this particular project including application equipment, vehicles, etc. Identify the equipment that will be used to treat/access the site and move around within the treatment area; explaining the minimum impact to soils and native vegetation and include pounds per square inch rating on any equipment to be used.

• Identify the chemicals (including surfactants) to be used and formulations.

Past Experience Questionnaire – 140FS323Q0122

References and Relevant Past Performance/Experience:

Offeror shall demonstrate satisfactory performance of same or similar work on previous contracts.

Offeror shall provide information relevant to Offeror’s quality of service, timeliness of performance, customer satisfaction/working relationships, and management skill. Offeror shall submit a list of at least three (3) customers during the past 5 years, including names and phone numbers of contacts that the Government may use to verify that satisfactory performance was provided to customer. Offerors that are newly formed entities, without prior contracts as an entity, should list contracts and subcontracts completed by all key personnel.

First Contract Reference:

Contract Agency or Company Name:

Contract Number (if applicable):

Total Contract $ Value:

Point of Contact (POC) Name:

POC Telephone #:

POC E-mail address:

Contract Start and End Date:

Scope of Project: (Sufficient details must be provided for the Government to perform an evaluation)

Second Contract Reference:

Total Contract $ Value:

Point of Contact (POC) Name:

POC Telephone #:

POC E-mail address:

Contract Start and End Date:

Third Contract Reference:

Total Contract $ Value:

Point of Contact (POC) Name:

POC Telephone #:

POC E-mail address:

Contract Start and End Date:

1) Certification:

I certify that all of the statements made by me are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and that any persons named as references are authorized to furnish the Government with any information needed to verify my business and employee’s capability to perform this project.

Certifying Official’s Name and Title:

Date:

Terms & Conditions

TERMS & CONDITIONS

DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR (DOI)

ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (April 2013)

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.

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

• Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the

IPP invoice: Upload a hardcopy/pdf of your invoice into IPP

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 Boston (FRBB) 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)

52.252-1 – Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

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

Provisions Incorporated by Reference 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020) 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror (Aug 2020) 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror (Aug 2020) 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (Jan 2017) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

(Nov 2021) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020) 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation (Nov 2015) 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any

Federal Law (Feb 2016) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Mar 2023) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Dec 2022) 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (Mar 2023) 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999) 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance (Apr 1984) https://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

52.223-22 Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-Representation (Dec 2016) 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—

Representation and Certifications (Jun 2020) 52.237-1 Site Visit (Apr. 1984)

Provisions Incorporated by Text

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:

Best Value o Past Performance (Past Experience and References Questionnaire must be completed) o Knowledge & Experience o Technical Capabilities o 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.

(End of Provision)

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

Clauses Incorporated by Reference 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Dec 2022) 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (Feb 2021) 52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation. (Jan 1997) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991)

Clauses Incorporated by Text

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders— Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Jun 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)).

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(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) (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).

(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.)

__ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282)

(31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) [Reserved].

__ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-

117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (8) 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).

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

2313).

__ (10) [Reserved].

__ (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-3.

__ (12)(i) 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).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-4.

__ (13) [Reserved] _X_ (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020).

__ (15)(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.

__ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (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 (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

__ (18) (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.

__ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

__ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657 f).

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