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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9.

INFORMATION

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder."

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

0040601858

USGS OAG RESTON ACQUISITION BRANCH

205 NATIONAL CENTER

12201 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE

RESTON VA 20192

GRB

Dayna Parkin 703-648-7374

112/05/2022

140G0123Q0036

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

WARC Cell boosters and Installation

100% Total Small Business Set-Aside

See Section L.1 for Instructions to Offerors and Section M.1 for Evaluation Factors

*This is not a sealed bid solicitation; there will be no bid results posted*

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

5 120 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

52.211-10

01/03/2023

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.

No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

BY

2PAGE OF

USGS OAG RESTON ACQUISITION BRANCH

205 NATIONAL CENTER

RESTON VA 20192

GRB

Daniel Galvin

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, copies to issuing office.)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

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ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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140G0123Q0036

WARC Cell Booster and Install

Delivery: 120 Days After Award

Delivery Location Code: 0006366987

USGS Southeast Ecological Sci Ctr

7920 NW 71st Street

Gainesville FL 32653 US

Period of Performance: 01/03/2023 to 05/05/2023

00010 Cell Booster with required accessories (in accordance with the minimum specifications listed in Statement of Work).

IT Approval Num: 0070277461

Product/Service Code: DG11

Product/Service Description: IT AND TELECOM -

NETWORK: TELECOM ACCESS SERVICES

For questions on this solicitation contact Dayna

Parkin, dparkin@usgs.gov.

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Section B - Supplies or Services B-1 Schedule of Items

Section C - Description/Specifications C-1 Statement of Work C-2 GS0231 Technical Liaison-Technical Direction (NOV 2014) C-3 GS0339 Green Acquisition (JUL 2018)

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance E-1 52.211-6 Brand name or equal. (AUG 1999) E-2 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. (AUG 1996) E-3 52.246-13 Inspection - Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements. (AUG 1996)

Section F - Deliveries or Performance F-1 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. (APR 1984) F-2 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions. (APR 1984) F-3 52.242-14 Suspension of Work. (APR 1984) F-4 GS0919 Legal Holidays (JUN 2021)

Section G - Contract Administration Data G-1 GS1126 Invoicing and Performance Statements (JUL 2001) G-2 GS1131 Unilateral Deobligation of Unexpended Funds (MAY 2013) G-3 DOI ELECTRONIC INVOICING Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (April 2013)

Section H - Special Contract Requirements H-1 GS1326 Indemnity (JUL 2001) H-2 GS1338 Notice to Government of Delays (JUL 2001) H-3 GS1346 Compliance with OSHA-Govt owned Facilities/Equipment (APR 2003) H-4 GS1348 Accident Reporting (APR 2003) H-5 GS1440 Wage Determination Applicable (JUL 2001)

Section I - Contract Clauses I-1 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (OCT 2018) I-2 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. (AUG 2020) I-3 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2014) I-4 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) I-5 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (NOV 2015) I-6 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions - Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services). (JAN 2022) I-7 52.215-8 Order of Precedence - Uniform Contract Format. (OCT 1997) I-8 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation. (SEP 2021) I-9 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements. (AUG 2018) I-10 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds. (MAY 2014) I-11 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records. (JUL 2021) I-12 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees. (JUL 2005) I-13 52.222-10 Compliance With Copeland Act Requirements. (FEB 1988) I-14 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards). (MAY 2014) I-15 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment. (MAY 2014) I-16 52.222-13 Compliance With Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations. (MAY 2014) I-17 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards. (FEB 1988) I-18 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility. (MAY 2014) I-19 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction. (APR 2015) I-20 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace. (MAY 2001) I-21 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts. (AUG 2018) I-22 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving. (JUN 2020) I-23 52.225-9 Buy American - Construction Materials. (NOV 2021) I-24 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran- Representation and Certifications. (JUN 2020) I-25 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity--Construction Contracts. (DEC 2007) I-26 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security. (OCT 1997)

I-27 52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation. (JAN 1997) I-28 52.228-11 Individual Surety-Pledge of Assets. (FEB 2021) I-29 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds. (MAY 2014) I-30 52.228-13 Alternative Payment Protections. (JUL 2000) I-31 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit. (NOV 2014) I-32 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts. (MAY 2014) I-33 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims. (MAY 2014) I-34 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts. (JAN 2017) I-35 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work. (APR 1984) I-36 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship. (APR 1984) I-37 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities. (NOV 1991) I-38 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements. (APR 1984) I-39 52.236-12 Cleaning Up. (APR 1984) I-40 52.236-13 Accident Prevention. (NOV 1991) I-41 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services. (APR 1984) I-42 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference. (FEB 1995) I-43 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions. (APR 1984) I-44 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses. (NOV 2020) I-45 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms. (JAN 1991) I-46 1452.203-70 Restriction on Endorsements (JUL 1996) I-47 1452.204-70 Release of Claims (JUL 1996) I-48 1452.225-70 Use of Foreign Construction Materials (JUL 1996) I-49 1452.228-70 Liability Insurance (JUL 1996) I-50 1452.236-70 Prohibition Against Use of Lead-based Paint (JUL 1996) I-51 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (DEVIATION 2019-01)

Section K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Bidders K-1 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications. (MAY 2022) K-2 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(NOV 2021)

K-3 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. (FEB 1999)

Section L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Bidders L-1 52.204-7 System for Award Management. (OCT 2018) L-2 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting. (AUG 2020) L-3 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal. (JAN 2017) L-4 52.216-1 Type of Contract. (APR 1984) L-5 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Secondary Site of the Work. (MAY 2014) L-6 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action To Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction.

(FEB 1999)

L-7 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement - Construction Materials. (MAY 2014) L-8 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction). (FEB 1995) - Alternate I (FEB 1995) L-9 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) L-10 1452.215-71 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information-Department of the Interior. (APR 1984) L-11 1452.233-2 Service of Protest

Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award M-1 Evaluation Factors Evaluation Factors

Section B - Supplies or Services B-1 Schedule of Items

CLIN CLIN Description UOMQty Unit Price

Total Price

00010 Cell Booster Services and Installation IAW the Statement of Work Specifications EA 4 $ $

Section C - Description/Specifications C-1 Statement of Work

I. General Description/Background

a. Introduction. Wetland and Aquatic Research Center @ Gainesville, FL (WARC-FL) has a need for a solution which can provide reliable cellular signal reception on the center's campus, in and around the following buildings designated as Main, South Mod, and Travis-Smith. Consideration for this quote should focus on the Main building with separate line items for coverage of the South Mod and Travis-Smith Annex.

b. Background. The cellular communication signals registered with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) are at the highest signal strength throughout the Gainesville center. The center/building's walls are mainly constructed of cinder blocks (with most areas being concrete filled) which impedes the propagation of cellular signal effectively.

Strategic placement of signal boosting equipment will provide adequate cellular signals to ensure initiated and received calls are completed reliably. Lack of implementation could pose a life threating risk for someone in the building not being able to initiate/receive calls from a landline (i.e., Office phone) and relied on their cellular phone that lacks proper cellular signal.

c. Definition/Applicable Documents.

i. Attachment 1 Location Map WARC FL

d. Scope. The contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, travel, and supervision necessary to install cell boosters, antennas on the roof tops, and any additional hardware that is to be installed. The boosters are for cell signal to be received in Aquatic Research Center to focus on the Main building with separate line items for coverage of the South Mod and Travis-Smith Annex to allow occupants in those areas to receive and make cellular calls.

II. Work Requirements

a. Technical Requirements

i. Cell Boosters.

1. Contractor shall provide four cell boosters "brand name or equal to" Wilson 4300 kit (2-Main), Wilson Enterprise 1300 kit (1-Travis-Smith), and Wilson Enterprise 1300 kit (1-South). Kits are not limited to cable, power supply, etc.

2. The proposed solution is to possess the following capabilities.

1. Operating frequencies: Band 12/17 (700 MHz), Band 13 (700 MHz), Band 5 (850 MHz), Band 4 (1700/2100 MHz) and Band 25 (1900 MHz)

2. Max Uplink power 26 dBm/Max Downlink power 17 dBm

3. Minimum of three outdoor antenna ports to target multiple carrier towers

4. Network Scanning capability for real-time measurements of cell signal

5. 3-Year manufacturer's warranty on the amplifier(s)

ii. Electrical and Lighting. Contractor shall comply with all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, as well as electrical requirements listed in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) regulations and meet Federal, State, and Local codes.

iii. Measurements. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to field verify all measurements & quantities. All work listed shall be coordinated with the COR.

iv. Outages and Interruptions. The facility will continue normal operations during the performance of the contract. The contractor shall notify the COR immediately if it becomes necessary to interrupt any circuity at WARC. Any work that requires shutting down of a facility system, such as mechanical, electrical, etc., shall be coordinated with the COR.

v. Site Cleanliness. The contractor shall clean up and dispose of daily all rubbish and accumulated waste. The contractor shall remove tools and equipment and leave the premises clean at the completion of the project.

vi. Post Construction Testing and Commissioning. Any changes affecting the scope of work shall be originated from and approved by the Contracting Officer. All materials and workmanship shall be subject to the inspection and approval of the WARC Technical Liaison(s). All work unsatisfactorily performed shall be promptly corrected and made acceptable to the Government at no additional Cost. Final inspection and acceptance shall be performed with the contractor, on site by the WARC Technical Liaison(s) upon completion of the job performance.

b. General Requirements

i. Schedule. Within five (5) calendar days after the notice to proceed is issued, the Contractor shall submit in writing to the WARC Technical Liaison(s) a schedule of contraction for the project. The schedule shall indicate the dates of periods of time that the Contractor intends to be on site. The schedule shall indicate the dates that the major components of work will be accomplished. When preparing the schedule, the Contractor shall consider lead times for utility outages, permit requirements and material/equipment procurement, and shall consider the permitted hours of work indicated in Time of Work Performance clause. The Contractor shall notify the WARC Technical Liaison(s) immediately if any anticipated on-site date is expected to change from the original schedule. The Contractor shall be responsible for determining the labor staffing levels needed to complete the project by the established delivery date.

ii. Site Visit. A site visit shall be scheduled by the Contracting Officer to allow contractors the opportunity to identify the scope and the complexity of installing cellular boosters in current locations. Contractor shall have all protective and safety equipment necessary to proceed and shall take all necessary precautions and measures to prevent injuries to anyone working or entering the facilities. Contractor shall take all necessary measures and precautions to control, protect, and avoid damage to or loss of any property on the work site. Contractor operations shall be conducted in a safe and professional manner. Contractor is responsible for visiting the worksite to verify measurements and to ascertain the nature and location of the work to be performed and the general and local conditions which can affect the work or the cost thereof. Failure to do so will not relieve the contractor of his responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work.

iii. Safety. On-site personnel shall stop work for any safety or environmental violation.

c. Warranty. The Contractor shall warranty all workmanship to meet the specifications set forth in this Statement of Work. Additionally, the Contractor shall warranty all Contractor workmanship for a (minimum) period of 36 months from the date of Government acceptance.

d. Deliverable. Purchase of cell boosters and installation of cell boosters, antennas on the roof tops, and any additional hardware that is to be installed, at agreed upon locations.

III. Supporting Information.

a. Government Furnished Property (GFP): None

b. Security. Building access shall be coordinated with WARC Facility Manager.

c. Place of Performance. USGS, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center (WARC), 7920 NW 71st Street, Gainesville, Florida, 32653.

d. Period of Performance. January 3, 2023 to May 5, 2023.

e. Special Considerations.

i. Schedule. The WARC normal facility business hours are 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday thru Friday in respected time zone; unless coordinated with the Technical Liaison to perform the task outside of stated time and days to allow minimal disruption in WARC's daily operations. Any work that needs to be performed after hours and during weekends will be done at no additional cost to the government.

ii. Code Compliance. The successful Contractor must have applicable licenses (including but not necessarily limited to low voltage) and follow municipal codes for the areas in which projects are accomplished, to include NFPA 70E, NEC, TIA/EIA/ANSI and BICSI.

iii. Administrative Procedures. After award and issuance of the Notice to Proceed, all site visits shall be coordinated through the WARC Facility Manager, Shane Ruessler, 352-226-0347, or WARC Technical Liaisons, Keith Bruggemann 352-264-3480 and/or A. Wayne Wiltz 337-322-3031

iv. Utility/Service Interruptions. WARC's Facility Manager and Technical Liaison(s) shall be notified not less than 3 calendar days in advance of any interruptions of building utility/services. The contractor shall describe in writing the work to be done and the time and duration of the interruption. No work shall be done until approval is received from the WARC Technical Liaison(s).

v. Occupancy. During construction the Government will occupy the existing facility. The contractor shall not restrict nearby pedestrian or vehicular traffic to minimize conflicts and to facilitate usage. The contractor shall perform the work so as not to interfere with ongoing operations.

vi. Materials. The contractor shall furnish all supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for performance of the work included in this contract unless otherwise specified. Materials and supplies to be used shall be commercially available products of reputable manufacturers or suppliers and shall be of a quality to conform to applicable Federal Specifications.

vii. Specifications. In any case of discrepancy in the specifications, the matter shall be immediately submitted to the Contracting Officer, without whose decision said discrepancy shall not be adjusted by the Contractor, save only at his own risk and expense. Any changes affecting the scope of the work shall originate from and be approved by the Contracting Officer.

viii. Scheduling Contract Work. The contractor shall make necessary arrangement with the WARC's Facility Manager/Technical Liaison(s) to perform the work and shall arrange and schedule his work so that the minimum amount of interference with government activities will result.

ix. Use of Building Facilities. The contractor may use utility services and toilet facilities of the building subject to approval of WARC's Facility Manager/Technical Liaison(s).

x. Conditions Affecting the Work. It will be the responsibility of the contractor to inspect the site, determine quality of work involved. Compare the specifications with the work to be done, and inform themselves as to all conditions, including other work, if any, being performed. Failure to do so will in no way relieve the successful contractor from the necessity of furnishing any materials or performing any work that may be required to carry out the contract in accordance with the true intent and meaning of the specifications without additional cost to the Government.

xi. Employees. The contractor shall be responsible at all times for the supervision and control of the employees that may be assigned to render services under the contract. Fully qualified work personnel shall be available for work on the date this purchase order begins and shall be maintained throughout the period of performance.

xii. Licenses-Permits. The contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, and Municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the execution of the work.

xiii. Accident Prevention and Fire Hazards. The contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent fires or injury to the public, building occupant(s), or damage to property of others during the performance of this contract. For the purpose of this contract, the public or building occupant shall include all persons not employed by the contractor or a subcontractor working under his/her direction. If welding is required, permission shall be obtained from the COTR.

xiv. Indemnity. The contractor shall confine all work on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer or COTR. The contractor shall save and keep harmless and indemnify the Government against any and all liability claims, and costs of whatsoever kind and nature of injury to or death of any person or persons and for loss or damage to any property (Government or otherwise) occurring in connection with or in any way incident to or arising out of the occupancy, use, service, operations, or performance of work in connection with this contract, resulting in whole or part from the negligent acts or omissions of the contractor.

Note: when WARC is referenced in this Statement of Work (SOW), it will be understood that it encompasses both WARC- LA & WARC-FL individually or collectively

FISMA

Work Statement Attachment - Information Technology Security Requirements Summary

1. Background Investigation - Not applicable

2. Non-disclosure Agreement - Not applicable

3. Training - Not applicable

4. Personnel Changes - Not applicable

5. Contractor Location - Not applicable

6. Applicable Standards - Not applicable

7. Security Categorization - Not applicable

8. Property Rights - The Government's rights in software delivered hereunder shall be as described in software developer's commercial software license agreement or the clause FAR 52.227-19, Commercial Computer Software- Restricted Rights, whichever is greater.

9. Independent Verification and Validation (IV & V) - Not applicable

10. Certification & Accreditation - Not applicable

11. Internet Logon Banner - Not applicable

12. Incident Reporting - Not applicable

13. Quality Control - All software or hardware purchased must be free of malicious code such as viruses, Trojan horse programs, worms, spyware, etc.

14. Self Assessment - Not applicable

15. Vulnerability Analysis - Not applicable

16. Logon Banner - Not applicable

17. Security Controls - Not applicable

18. Contingency Plan - Not applicable 508 Compliance Attached Prevention of Malicious Code

(a) Definitions. Malicious code is a computer code developed for the purpose of causing some form of intentional damage to computer systems or networks. Malicious code may be a complete program or code imbedded in software programs that appear to provide useful functions. The term includes computer viruses and other destructive programs, such as "Trojan Horses" and network "worms."

(b) The contractor must have in place an anti-virus procedure to ensure that media supplied is uncontaminated by malicious code.

(c) The contractor is required to scan all delivered software to insure it is free of malicious code prior to its installation or operation on USGS-owned computers or contractor-owned computers connected to USGS computer systems or networks. Contractors using diagnostics software disks or connecting to a non-USGS computer while performing repairs or upgrades to a USGS computer will scan the serviced computer's drive(s) to insure they are free of malicious code upon completion of the service call, or prior to return of serviced equipment, if servicing is performed off-site.

C-2 GS0231 Technical Liaison-Technical Direction (NOV 2014)

(a) The performance required herein shall be subject to the technical direction of the Technical Liaison (TL) as identified below. As used herein, "technical direction" is defined as direction to the contractor that fills in details, suggests possible lines of approach, or otherwise supplements the scope of the work set forth herein and shall not constitute a new assignment, and does not supersede or modify any article or clause of this contract.

(b) The Technical Liaison is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:

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

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

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

Disputes Clause;

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

(5) Obligate in any way, the payment of money by the Government. Only a warranted Contracting Officer is authorized to obligate funds on this or any other contract action.

(c) The contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing if the Technical Liaison has taken an action (or fails to take action) or issues direction (written or oral) that the contractor considers to exceed the above limitations.

(d) The Technical Liaison assigned for this contract is:

Name: TO BE PROVIDED UPON AWARD

Telephone Number: []

Email: []

Address Line 1: []

Address Line 2: []

Address Line 3: []

(e) Only the Contracting Officer may designate a different Technical

Liaison.

C-3 GS0339 Green Acquisition (JUL 2018)

The USGS is committed to promoting the natural environment and protecting the health and well-being of people. In the erformance of work under this contract, the Contractor shall exert its best efforts to provide services in a manner that will promote the natural environment and protect health and well-being. Green purchasing or environmentally preferable contracting includes the initiatives described below:

Alternative Fuels and Vehicles are described at http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/

Biobased Products are described at http://www.biopreferred.gov/

Energy efficient products are described at http://energystar.gov/products for Energy Star products and at http://www.eere.energy.gov/femp/procurement for FEMP designated products.

Environmentally Preferable Computers are described at http://www.epeat.net

Significant New Alternatives Program (SNAP) are described at http://www.epa.gov/snap/overview-snap The Comprehensive

Procurement Guidelines promote the use of recovered and recycled products at https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program

Water efficient products and services are described at https://www.epa.gov/watersense

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance E-1 52.211-6 Brand name or equal. (AUG 1999)

(a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation.

(b) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must -

(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;

(2) Clearly identify the item by -

(i) Brand name, if any; and

(ii) Make or model number;

(3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

(4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

(c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

(d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.

(End of provision)

E-2 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. (AUG 1996)

E-3 52.246-13 Inspection - Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements. (AUG 1996)

Section F - Deliveries or Performance F-1 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 120 days from receipt of notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

(End of clause)

* The Contracting Officer shall specify either a number of days after the date the contractor receives the notice to proceed, or a calendar date.

F-2 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions. (APR 1984)

(a) The Contractor shall promptly, and before the conditions are disturbed, give a written notice to the Contracting Officer of (1) subsurface or latent physical conditions at the site which differ materially from those indicated in this contract or (2) unknown physical conditions at the site, of an unusual nature, which differ materially from those ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inhering in work of the character provided for in the contract.

(b) The Contracting Officer shall investigate the site conditions promptly after receiving the notice. If the conditions do materially so differ and cause an increase or decrease in the Contractor's cost of, or the time required for, performing any part of the work under this contract, whether or not changed as a result of the conditions, an equitable adjustment shall be made under this clause and the contract modified in writing accordingly.

(c) No request by the Contractor for an equitable adjustment to the contract under this clause shall be allowed, unless the Contractor has given the written notice required; provided, that the time prescribed in paragraph (a) above for giving written notice may be extended by the Contracting Officer.

(d) No request by the Contractor for an equitable adjustment to the contract for differing site conditions shall be allowed if made after final payment under this contract.

(End of clause)

F-3 52.242-14 Suspension of Work. (APR 1984)

(a) The Contracting Officer may order the Contractor, in writing, to suspend, delay, or interrupt all or any part of the work of this contract for the period of time that the Contracting Officer determines appropriate for the convenience of the Government.

(b) If the performance of all or any part of the work is, for an unreasonable period of time, suspended, delayed, or interrupted (1) by an act of the Contracting Officer in the administration of this contract, or (2) by the Contracting Officer's failure to act within the time specified in this contract (or within a reasonable time if not specified), an adjustment shall be made for any increase in the cost of performance of this contract (excluding profit) necessarily caused by the unreasonable suspension, delay, or interruption, and the contract modified in writing accordingly. However, no adjustment shall be made under this clause for any suspension, delay, or interruption to the extent that performance would have been so suspended, delayed, or interrupted by any other cause, including the fault or negligence of the Contractor, or for which an equitable adjustment is provided for or excluded under any other term or condition of this contract.

(c) A claim under this clause shall not be allowed (1) for any costs incurred more than 20 days before the Contractor shall have notified the Contracting Officer in writing of the act or failure to act involved (but this requirement shall not apply as to a claim resulting from a suspension order), and (2) unless the claim, in an amount stated, is asserted in writing as soon as practicable after the termination of the suspension, delay, or interruption, but not later than the date of final payment under the contract.

(End of clause)

F-4 GS0919 Legal Holidays (JUN 2021)

The following legal holidays are observed by this Government agency:

New Year's Day January 01

Martin Luther King's Birthday 3rd Monday in January

Presidents Day 3rd Monday in February

Memorial Day Last Monday in May

Juneteenth National Independence Day June 19

Independence Day July 04

Labor Day 1st Monday in September

Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October

Veterans Day November 11

Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day December 25

When a holiday falls on 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.

Section G - Contract Administration Data G-1 GS1126 Invoicing and Performance Statements (JUL 2001)

Invoicing and Performance Statements (Construction)

(a) A copy of each invoice submitted with an IPP payment request must be submitted to:

U.S. Geological Survey [ ]

Attn: [ ]

(b) Invoices for progress payments may be submitted no more frequently than monthly.

(c) Invoices for progress payments must be accompanied by a contract Performance Statement, which shall show in detail the estimated percentage of completion and value of completed performance for each separately priced line item or, if applicable, each of the significant construction categories contained in the approved Schedule of Prices.

(d) See clause 52.232-5 for certification requirements.

G-2 GS1131 Unilateral Deobligation of Unexpended Funds (MAY 2013)

The contractor shall submit all invoices under the award no later than 90 calendar days after the period of performance has expired, unless a request for extension has been submitted to the Contracting Officer. After 120 days has passed since the expiration of the performance period, the government reserves the right to issue a unilateral modification deobligating any unexpended funds, and to initiate closeout procedures.

G-3 DOI ELECTRONIC INVOICING Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (April 2013)

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 [Contracting Officer to edit and include the documentation required under this contract]:

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

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

(End of Local Clause)

Section H - Special Contract Requirements H-1 GS1326 Indemnity (JUL 2001)

The contractor herein is "an independent contractor" and shall obtain all necessary insurance to protect himself from liability arising out of this contract. The contractor hereby agrees to indemnify and hold the Government harmless in connection with, any loss or liability from damage to or destruction of property or from injuries to or death of persons (including the agents and employees of both parties) if such damage, destruction, injury or death arises out of, or is caused by performance of work under this contract, unless such damage, destruction, injury or death is caused solely by the active negligence of the Government, its agents or employees. The contractor agrees to include this clause, appropriately modified, in all subcontracts to be performed under this contract.

H-2 GS1338 Notice to Government of Delays (JUL 2001)

In the event the contractor encounters difficulty in meeting performance requirements, or when it anticipates difficulty in complying with the contract delivery schedule or date, or whenever the contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential situation is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this contract, the contractor shall immediately notify the contracting officer and the COR (if one has been designated), in writing, giving pertinent details.

This data shall be informational only in character. Notice under this provision shall not be construed as a waiver by the Government of any delivery schedule or date or of any rights or remedies provided by law or under this contract.

H-3 GS1346 Compliance with OSHA-Govt owned Facilities/Equipment (APR 2003)

Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act -- Government-Owned Performance of work hereunder shall comply with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1970, as amended (OSHA). If, at any time during the performance of this contract, the Government-furnished facilities and/or equipment do not conform to OSHA standards, the contractor must so notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, including a recommendation of the corrective action needed.

H-4 GS1348 Accident Reporting (APR 2003)

If an accident occurs on Government-controlled facilities, a report must be provided to the Contracting Officer's Representative and the Contracting Officer within 48 hours. An accident is defined as an event which causes injury, illness, or loss or damage to Government-owned or private property. The contractor will cooperate with any ensuing Government accident investigation.

H-5 GS1440 Wage Determination Applicable (JUL 2001)

In the performance of this contract, the contractor shall comply with the requirements of U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination Number FL20220194 dated 09/02/2022. The wage determination is incorporated into this contract as Attachment 3

Section I - Contract Clauses I-1 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (OCT 2018)

I-2 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. (AUG 2020)

I-3 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2014)

I-4 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021)

I-5 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (NOV 2015)

I-6 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions - Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services). (JAN 2022)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses that are incorporated by reference:

(1) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive order:

(i) 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)).

(ii) 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).

(iii) 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).

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

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

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

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

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

(ix) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note).

(2) Listed below are additional clauses that apply:

(i) 52.232-1, Payments (APR 1984).

(ii) 52.232-8, Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002).

(iii) 52.232-11, Extras (APR 1984).

(iv) 52.232-25, Prompt Payment (JAN 2017).

(v) 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013).

(vi) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (NOV 2021).

(vii) 52.233-1, Disputes (MAY 2014).

(viii) 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2022).

(ix) 52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the following FAR clauses, incorporated by reference, unless the circumstances do not apply:

(1) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive order:

(i) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note) (Applies to contracts valued at or above the threshold specified in FAR 4.1403(a) on the date of award of this contract).

(ii) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13126). (Applies to contracts for supplies exceeding the micro-purchase threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101 on the date of award of this contract).

(iii) 52.222-20, Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment (JUN 2020) (41 U.S.C. chapter 65) (Applies to supply contracts over the threshold specified in FAR 22.602 on the date of award of this contract, in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands).

(iv) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212) (Applies to contracts valued at or above the threshold specified in FAR 22.1303(a) on the date of award of this contract).

(v) 52.222-36, Equal Employment for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793) (Applies to contracts over the threshold specified in FAR 22.1408(a) on the date of award of this contract, unless the work is to be performed outside the United States by employees recruited outside the United States). (For purposes of this clause, "United States" includes the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S.

Virgin Islands, and Wake Island.)

(vi) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212) (Applies to contracts valued at or above the threshold specified in FAR 22.1303(a) on the date of award of this contract).

(vii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67) (Applies to service contracts over $2,500 that are subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and will be performed in the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Johnston Island, Wake Island, or the outer Continental Shelf).

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

(B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) (Applies if the Contracting Officer has filled in the following information with regard to applicable directives or notices: Document title(s), source for obtaining document(s), and contract performance location outside the United States to which the document applies).

(ix) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022) (Applies when 52.222- 6 or 52.222-41 are in the contract and performance in whole or in part is in the United States (the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Johnston Island, Wake Island, and the outer Continental Shelf as defined in the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331, et seq.))).

(x) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706) (Applies when 52.222-6 or 52.222-41 are in the contract and performance in whole or in part is in the United States (the 50 States and the District of Columbia.))

(xi) 52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2011) (E.O. 13423) (Applies to services performed on Federal facilities).

(xii) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O.

13693)(applies to contracts for products as prescribed at FAR 23.804(a)(1)).

(xiii) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693) (Applies to maintenance, service, repair, or disposal of refrigeration equipment and air conditioners).

(xiv) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b) (Unless exempt pursuant to 23.204, applies to contracts when energy-consuming products listed in the ENERGY STAR® Program or Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will be-

(A) Delivered;

(B) Acquired by the Contractor for use in performing services at a Federally-controlled facility;

(C) Furnished by the Contractor for use by the Government; or

(D) Specified in the design of a building or work, or incorporated during its construction, renovation, or maintenance).

(xv) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693) (Applies to contracts for products that may contain high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons as a propellant or as a solvent; or contracts for maintenance or repair of electronic or mechanical devices).

(xvi) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693) (Applies to contracts for products that may contain high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons or refrigerant blends containing hydrofluorocarbons as a foam blowing agent; or contracts for construction of buildings or facilities.

(xvii) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67) (Applies to contracts for supplies, and to contracts for services involving the furnishing of supplies, for use in the United States or its outlying areas, if the value of the supply contract or supply portion of a service contract exceeds the micro-purchase threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101 on the date of award of this contract, and the acquisition-

(A) Is set aside for small business concerns; or

(B) Cannot be set aside for small business concerns (see 19.502-2), and does not exceed $25,000).

(xviii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C.