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IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

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(I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number 140G0225Q0076. This solicitation will utilize the policies contained in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12 in conjunction with the policies and procedures for Continued ...

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140G0225Q0076 solicitation evaluation and award prescribed in

FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as appropriate for this acquisition.

(III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05.

(IV) This solicitation is a small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 334516-

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.

The small business size standard is 1,000.

(V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial item(s):

CLIN NO. 00010 Brand Name or Equal to Nu torch box and translation stage upgrade.

(VI) Refer to the attached Salient

Characteristics for the description of the supplies.

(VII) Refer to the attached Salient

Characteristics for any deliverable items.

Delivery is FOB Destination.

(VIII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors --

Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep

2023), applies to this acquisition.

(IX) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial

Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021). N/A.

Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. The quote with the lowest price will be reviewed first and if that quote is found to be technically unacceptable, the next lowest quote will be reviewed and etc. To be considered technically acceptable, offeror shall provide technical brochures or specifications. These technical brochures or specifications must demonstrate the proposed equipment meets or exceeds all of the minimum characteristics listed above. All vendors must quote Authentic, Manufacturer certified/warranted products in original, intact manufacturer's packaging, no "Gray Market", counterfeit, refurbished, or resale items shall be considered.

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(X) The offeror shall submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror

Representations and Certifications - Commercial

Products and Commercial Services (May 2024), with its quote. An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at www.sam.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the SAM website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (m) of this provision.

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

Commercial Services (Nov 2023), applies to this acquisition.

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

Executive Orders - Commercial Products and

Commercial Services (JAN 2025)(DEVIATION FEB

2025) applies to this acquisition. Please see attached Clauses and Provisions document for more information.

(XIII) The following clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: Please see Clauses and

Provisions attachment.

(XIV) Defense Priorities and Allocations System

(DPAS) and assigned rating does not apply.

(XV) The Government intends to award a single, firm-fixed-price Purchase Order resulting from this solicitation. Questions about this solicitation shall be emailed to sdoutt@usgs.gov

NLT 1:00PM EDT on July 18, 2025 to allow time for government response before solicitation closing.

Questions after this deadline may not be answered. Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 5:00PM EDT on August 1, 2025. Quotes should be emailed to sdoutt@usgs.gov.

(XVI) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Stephanie Doutt at sdoutt@usgs.gov.

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00010 Brand Name or Equivalent to Nu torch box and 1 EA translation stage upgrade per salient characteristics

Product/Service Code: 6655

Product/Service Description: GEOPHYSICAL

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SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

SECTION 508 REQUIREMENTS

FISMA – WORK STATEMENT ATTACHMENT – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY

REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OF

EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN

2025)( DEVIATION FEB 2025)

52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

GS0231 TECHNICAL LIAISON – TECHNICAL DIRECTION (JUL 2018)

GS0919 LEGAL HOLIDAYS (JUN 2021)

GS0925 UNSCHEDULED CLOSURES. (MAR 2003)

GS1101 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE. (JUL 2001)

GS 1131 UNILATERAL DEOBLIGATION OF UNEXPENDED FUNDS (MAY 2013)

GS1338 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF DELAYS. (JUL 2001)

DOI-AAAP-0028 ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS - INVOICE

PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP) (FEB 2021)

PROVISIONS

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. (FEB 1998)

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)

52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS—

REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)

52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX

LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016)

52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (AUG 1999)

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)(DEVIATION FEB 2025)

52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS. (FEB 2024)

52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 1984)

52.222-25 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE. (APR 1984)

52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items. (NOV 2021)

SELLER ATTACHMENTS

SAM REQUIREMENT

MANUFACTURER AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR/RESELLER

QUOTATION SUBMISSION:

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

Salient Characteristics for Brand Name or Equivalent, must be compatible with Nu Instruments HR MC-ICP-MS:

1. System must be compatible to retrofit a Nu Instruments Plasma HR MC-ICP-MS.

2. The source upgrade must consist of:

A. Compatible torch box for a Nu Instrument HR MC-IC-MS - (multicollector torch box housing an inductively couple plasma and electronics)

B. XYZ translation stage compatible with a Nu Instruments HR MC-IC-MS (stage to control the position of the inductively coupled plasma torch with respect to the line of sight for the sampler and skimmer cones)

C. Instrument software with new MDU switch that is compatible with a HR MC-IC-MS (software compatible to operate a Nu Instrument multicollector with 12 faraday cups and 3 ion counter collectors.

D. Preventative maintenance

3. Post installation check must pass minimum instrument specifications.

4. System cost must include 1-year parts and labor warranty

5. System cost must include installation and on-site training

Delivery Address:

U.S. Geological Survey Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center One Denver Federal Center

BLDG 810 ENT E-11 MS 973

Denver, CO 80225 POC: Will be provided at time of award.

SECTION 508 REQUIREMENTS

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (P.L. 105-220) requires that when Federal agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use information and communication technology (ICT), it shall be accessible to people with disabilities. Federal employees and members of the public who have disabilities must have access to, and use of, information and data that is comparable to people without disabilities.

Project Planning

Torch Box

E201 Applica on

E201.1 Scope. ICT that is procured, developed, maintained, or used by agencies shall conform to the Revised 508 Standards.

E206 Hardware

E206.1 General. Where components of ICT are hardware and transmit informa on or have a user interface, such components shall conform to the requirements in Chapter 4.

E207 So ware

E207.1 General. Where components of ICT are so ware and transmit informa on or have a user interface, such components shall conform to E207 and the requirements in Chapter 5

Excep on from E207.1 General: So ware that is assis ve technology and that supports the accessibility services of the pla orm shall not be required to conform to the requirements in Chapter 5.

E207.2 WCAG Conformance. User interface components, as well as the content of pla orms and applica ons, shall conform to Level A and Level AA Success Criteria and Conformance Requirements in WCAG 2.0 (incorporated by reference, see 702.10.1).

Excep ons from E207.2 WCAG Conformance:

So ware that is assis ve technology and that supports the accessibility services of the pla orm shall not be required to conform to E207.2.

Non-web so ware shall not be required to conform to the following four Success Criteria in WCAG 2.0: 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks; 2.4.5 Mul ple Ways; 3.2.3 Consistent Naviga on; and 3.2.4 Consistent Iden fica on.

Non-Web so ware shall not be required to conform to Conformance Requirement 3 Complete Processes in

WCAG 2.0.

E208 Support Documenta on and Services

E208.1 General. Where an agency provides support documenta on or services for ICT, such documenta on and services shall conform to the requirements in Chapter 6.

E301 General

E301.1 Scope. The requirements of Chapter 3 shall apply to ICT where required by 508 Chapter 2 (Scoping Requirements), 255 Chapter 2 (Scoping Requirements), and where otherwise referenced in any other chapter of the Revised 508 Standards or Revised 255 Guidelines.

E302 Func onal Performance Criteria

302.1 Without Vision. Where a visual mode of opera on is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of opera on that does not require user vision.

302.2 With Limited Vision. Where a visual mode of opera on is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of opera on that enables users to make use of limited vision.

302.3 Without Percep on of Color. Where a visual mode of opera on is provided, ICT shall provide at least one visual mode of opera on that does not require user percep on of color.

302.4 Without Hearing. Where an audible mode of opera on is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of opera on that does not require user hearing.

302.5 With Limited Hearing. Where an audible mode of opera on is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of opera on that enables users to make use of limited hearing.

302.6 Without Speech. Where speech is used for input, control, or opera on, ICT shall provide at least one mode of opera on that does not require user speech.

302.7 With Limited Manipula on. Where a manual mode of opera on is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of opera on that does not require fine motor control or simultaneous manual opera ons.

302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength. Where a manual mode of opera on is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of opera on that is operable with limited reach and limited strength.

302.9 With Limited Language, Cogni ve, and Learning Abili es. ICT shall provide features making its use by individuals with limited cogni ve, language, and learning abili es simpler and easier.

401 General

401.1 Scope. The requirements of Chapter 4 shall apply to ICT that is hardware where required by 508 Chapter 2 (Scoping Requirements), 255 Chapter 2 (Scoping Requirements), and where otherwise referenced in any other chapter of the Revised 508 Standards or Revised 255 Guidelines.

Excep on from E401.1 Scope: Hardware that is assis ve technology shall not be required to conform to the requirements of this chapter.

402 Closed Func onality

402.1 General. ICT with closed func onality shall be operable without requiring the user to a ach or install assis ve technology other than personal headsets or other audio couplers, and shall conform to 402.

402.2 Speech-Output Enabled. ICT with a display screen shall be speech-output enabled for full and independent use by individuals with vision impairments.

Excep ons from E402.2:

1. Variable message signs conforming to 402.5 shall not be required to be speech-output enabled.

2. Speech output shall not be required where ICT display screens only provide status indicators and those indicators conform to 409.

3. Where speech output cannot be supported due to constraints in available memory or processor capability, ICT shall be permi ed to conform to 409 in lieu of 402.2.

4. Audible tones shall be permi ed instead of speech output where the content of user input is not displayed as entered for security purposes, including, but not limited to, asterisks represen ng personal iden fica on numbers.

5. Speech output shall not be required for: the machine loca on; date and me of transac on; customer account number; and the machine iden fier or label.

6. Speech output shall not be required for adver sements and other similar informa on unless they convey informa on that can be used for the transac on being conducted.

402.2.1 Informa on Displayed On-Screen. Speech output shall be provided for all informa on displayed on-screen.

402.2.2 Transac onal Outputs. Where transac onal outputs are provided, the speech output shall audibly provide all informa on necessary to verify a transac on.

402.2.3 Speech Delivery Type and Coordina on. Speech output shall be delivered through a mechanism that is readily available to all users, including, but not limited to, an industry standard connector or a telephone handset. Speech shall be recorded or digi zed human, or synthesized. Speech output shall be coordinated with informa on displayed on the screen.

402.2.4 User Control. Speech output for any single func on shall be automa cally interrupted when a transac on is selected. Speech output shall be capable of being repeated and paused.

402.2.5 Braille Instruc ons. Where speech output is required by 402.2, braille instruc ons for ini a ng the speech mode of opera on shall be provided. Braille shall be contracted and shall conform to 36 CFR part 1191, Appendix D, Sec on 703.3.1.

Excep on from E402.2.5 Braille Instruc ons: Devices for personal use shall not be required to conform to 402.2.5.

402.3 Volume. ICT that delivers sound, including speech output required by 402.2, shall provide volume control and output amplifica on conforming to 402.3.

402.3.1 Private Listening. Where ICT provides private listening, it shall provide a mode of opera on for controlling the volume. Where ICT delivers output by an audio transducer typically held up to the ear, a means for effec ve magne c wireless coupling to hearing technologies shall be provided.

402.3.2 Non-private Listening. Where ICT provides non-private listening, incremental volume control shall be provided with output amplifica on up to a level of at least 65 dB. A func on shall be provided to automa cally reset the volume to the default level a er every use.

402.4 Characters on Display Screens. At least one mode of characters displayed on the screen shall be in a sans serif font. Where ICT does not provide a screen enlargement feature, characters shall be 3/16 inch (4.8 mm) high minimum based on the uppercase le er “I”. Characters shall contrast with their background with either light characters on a dark background or dark characters on a light background.

402.5 Characters on Variable Message Signs. Characters on variable message signs shall conform to sec on

703.7 Variable Message Signs of ICC A117.1-2009 (incorporated by reference, see 702.6.1).

403 Biometrics

403.1 General. Where provided, biometrics shall not be the only means for user iden fica on or control.

Excep on from E403.1 General: Where at least two biometric op ons that use different biological characteris cs are provided, ICT shall be permi ed to use biometrics as the only means for user iden fica on or control.

404 Preserva on of Informa on Provided for Accessibility

404.1 General. ICT that transmits or converts informa on or communica on shall not remove non-proprietary informa on provided for accessibility or shall restore it upon delivery.

405 Privacy

405.1 General. The same degree of privacy of input and output shall be provided to all individuals. When speech output required by 402.2 is enabled, the screen shall not blank automa cally.

406 Standard Connec ons

406.1 General. Where data connec ons used for input and output are provided, at least one of each type of connec on shall conform to industry standard non-proprietary formats.

407 Operable Parts

407.1 General. Where provided, operable parts used in the normal opera on of ICT shall conform to 407.

407.2 Contrast. Where provided, keys and controls shall contrast visually from background surfaces. Characters and symbols shall contrast visually from background surfaces with either light characters or symbols on a dark background or dark characters or symbols on a light background.

407.3 Input Controls. At least one input control conforming to 407.3 shall be provided for each func on.

Excep on from E407.3 Input Controls: Devices for personal use with input controls that are audibly discernable without ac va on and operable by touch shall not be required to conform to 407.3.

407.3.1 Tac lely Discernible. Input controls shall be operable by touch and tac lely discernible without ac va on.

407.3.2 Alphabe c Keys. Where provided, individual alphabe c keys shall be arranged in a QWERTY-based keyboard layout and the “F” and “J” keys shall be tac lely dis nct from the other keys.

407.3.3 Numeric Keys. Where provided, numeric keys shall be arranged in a 12-key ascending or descending keypad layout. The number five key shall be tac lely dis nct from the other keys. Where the ICT provides an alphabe c overlay on numeric keys, the rela onships between le ers and digits shall conform to ITU-T Recommenda on E.161 (incorporated by reference, see 702.7.1).

407.4 Key Repeat. Where a keyboard with key repeat is provided, the delay before the key repeat feature is ac vated shall be fixed at, or adjustable to, 2 seconds minimum.

407.5 Timed Response. Where a med response is required, the user shall be alerted visually, as well as by touch or sound, and shall be given the opportunity to indicate that more me is needed.

407.6 Opera on. At least one mode of opera on shall be operable with one hand and shall not require ght grasping, pinching, or twis ng of the wrist. The force required to ac vate operable parts shall be 5 pounds (22.2 N) maximum.

407.7 Tickets, Fare Cards, and Keycards. Where ckets, fare cards, or keycards are provided, they shall have an orienta on that is tac lely discernible if orienta on is important to further use of the cket, fare card, or keycard.

407.8 Reach Height and Depth. At least one of each type of operable part of sta onary ICT shall be at a height conforming to 407.8.2 or 407.8.3 according to its posi on established by the ver cal reference plane specified in

407.8.1 for a side reach or a forward reach. Operable parts used with speech output required by 402.2 shall not be the only type of operable part complying with 407.8 unless that part is the only operable part of its type.

407.8.1 Ver cal Reference Plane. Operable parts shall be posi oned for a side reach or a forward reach determined with respect to a ver cal reference plane. The ver cal reference plane shall be located in conformance to 407.8.2 or 407.8.3.

407.8.1.1 Ver cal Plane for Side Reach. Where a side reach is provided, the ver cal reference plane shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) long minimum.

407.8.1.2 Ver cal Plane for Forward Reach. Where a forward reach is provided, the ver cal reference plane shall be 30 inches (760 mm) long minimum.

407.8.2 Side Reach. Operable parts of ICT providing a side reach shall conform to 407.8.2.1 or 407.8.2.2. The ver cal reference plane shall be centered on the operable part and placed at the leading edge of the maximum protrusion of the ICT within the length of the ver cal reference plane. Where a side reach requires a reach over a por on of the ICT, the height of that por on of the ICT shall be 34 inches (865 mm) maximum.

407.8.2.1 Unobstructed Side Reach. Where the operable part is located 10 inches (255 mm) or less beyond the ver cal reference plane, the operable part shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) high maximum and 15 inches (380 mm) high minimum above the floor.

407.8.2.2 Obstructed Side Reach. Where the operable part is located more than 10 inches (255 mm), but not more than 24 inches (610 mm), beyond the ver cal reference plane, the height of the operable part shall be 46 inches (1170 mm) high maximum and 15 inches (380 mm) high minimum above the floor. The operable part shall not be located more than 24 inches (610 mm) beyond the ver cal reference plane.

407.8.3 Forward Reach. Operable parts of ICT providing a forward reach shall conform to 407.8.3.1 or 407.8.3.2.

The ver cal reference plane shall be centered, and intersect with, the operable part. Where a forward reach allows a reach over a por on of the ICT, the height of that por on of the ICT shall be 34 inches (865 mm) maximum.

407.8.3.1 Unobstructed Forward Reach. Where the operable part is located at the leading edge of the maximum protrusion within the length of the ver cal reference plane of the ICT, the operable part shall be 48 inches (1220

mm) high maximum and 15 inches (380 mm) high minimum above the floor.

407.8.3.2 Obstructed Forward Reach. Where the operable part is located beyond the leading edge of the maximum protrusion within the length of the ver cal reference plane, the operable part shall conform to

407.8.3.2. The maximum allowable forward reach to an operable part shall be 25 inches (635 mm).

407.8.3.2.1 Operable Part Height for ICT with Obstructed Forward Reach. The height of the operable part shall conform to Table 407.8.3.2.1.

407.8.3.2.2 Knee and Toe Space under ICT with Obstructed Forward Reach. Knee and toe space under ICT shall be 27 inches (685 mm) high minimum, 25 inches (635 mm) deep maximum, and 30 inches (760 mm) wide minimum and shall be clear of obstruc ons.

408 Display Screens

408.1 General. Where provided, display screens shall conform to 408.

408.2 Visibility. Where sta onary ICT provides one or more display screens, at least one of each type of display screen shall be visible from a point located 40 inches (1015 mm) above the floor space where the display screen is viewed.

408.3 Flashing. Where ICT emits lights in flashes, there shall be no more than three flashes in any one-second period.

Excep on from E408.3 Flashing: Flashes that do not exceed the general flash and red flash thresholds defined in WCAG 2.0 (incorporated by reference, see 702.10.1) are not required to conform to 408.3.

409 Status Indicators

409.1 General. Where provided, status indicators shall be discernible visually and by touch or sound.

410 Color Coding

410.1 General. Where provided, color coding shall not be used as the only means of conveying informa on, indica ng an ac on, promp ng a response, or dis nguishing a visual element.

411 Audible Signals

411.1 General. Where provided, audible signals or cues shall not be used as the only means of conveying informa on, indica ng an ac on, or promp ng a response

412 ICT with Two-Way Voice Communica on

412.1 General. ICT that provides two-way voice communica on shall conform to 412.

412.2 Volume Gain. ICT that provides two-way voice communica on shall conform to 412.2.1 or 412.2.2.

Excep on from E412.2 Volume Gain: ICT conforming to 412.2 shall not be required to conform to 402.3.

412.2.1 Volume Gain for Wireline Telephones. Volume gain conforming to 47 CFR 68.317 shall be provided on analog and digital wireline telephones.

412.2.2 Volume Gain for Non-Wireline ICT. A method for increasing volume shall be provided for non-wireline

ICT.

412.3 Interference Reduc on and Magne c Coupling. Where ICT delivers output by a handset or other type of audio transducer that is typically held up to the ear, ICT shall reduce interference with hearing technologies and provide a means for effec ve magne c wireless coupling in conformance with 412.3.1 or 412.3.2.

412.3.1 Wireless Handsets. ICT in the form of wireless handsets shall conform to ANSI/IEEE C63.19-2011 (incorporated by reference, see 702.5.1).

412.3.2 Wireline Handsets. ICT in the form of wireline handsets, including cordless handsets, shall conform to TIA-1083-B (incorporated by reference, see702.9.1).

412.4 Digital Encoding of Speech. ICT in IP-based networks shall transmit and receive speech that is digitally encoded in the manner specified by ITU-T Recommenda on G.722.2 (incorporated by reference, see 702.7.2) or IETF RFC 6716 (incorporated by reference, see 702.8.1).

412.5 Real-Time Text Func onality. [Reserved].

412.6 Caller ID. Where provided, caller iden fica on and similar telecommunica ons func ons shall be visible and audible.

412.7 Video Communica on. Where ICT provides real- me video func onality, the quality of the video shall be sufficient to support communica on using sign language.

413 Closed Cap on Processing Technologies

413.1 General. Where ICT displays or processes video with synchronized audio, ICT shall provide closed cap on processing technology that conforms to 413.1.1 or 413.1.2.

413.1.1 Decoding and Display of Closed Cap ons. Players and displays shall decode closed cap on data and support display of cap ons.

413.1.2 Pass-Through of Closed Cap on Data. Cabling and ancillary equipment shall pass through cap on data.

414 Audio Descrip on Processing Technologies

414.1 General. Where ICT displays or processes video with synchronized audio, ICT shall provide audio descrip on processing technology conforming to 414.1.1 or 414.1.2.

414.1.1 Digital Television Tuners. Digital television tuners shall provide audio descrip on processing that conforms to ATSC A/53 Digital Television Standard, Part 5 (2014) (incorporated by reference, see 702.2.1). Digital television tuners shall provide processing of audio descrip on when encoded as a Visually Impaired (VI) associated audio service that is provided as a complete program mix containing audio descrip on according to the ATSC A/53 standard.

414.1.2 Other ICT. ICT other than digital television tuners shall provide audio descrip on processing.

415 User Controls for Cap ons and Audio Descrip ons

415.1 General. Where ICT displays video with synchronized audio, ICT shall provide user controls for closed cap ons and audio descrip ons conforming to 415.1.

Excep on from E415.1 General: Devices for personal use shall not be required to conform to 415.1 provided that cap ons and audio descrip ons can be enabled through system-wide pla orm se ngs.

415.1.1 Cap on Controls. Where ICT provides operable parts for volume control, ICT shall also provide operable parts for cap on selec on.

415.1.2 Audio Descrip on Controls. Where ICT provides operable parts for program selec on, ICT shall also provide operable parts for the selec on of audio descrip on.

503 Applica ons

503.1 General. Applica ons shall conform to 503.

504 Authoring Tools

504.2 Content Crea on or Edi ng Authoring tools shall provide a mode of opera on to create or edit content that conforms to Level A and Level AA Success Criteria and Conformance Requirements in WCAG 2.0 (incorporated by reference, see 702.10.1) for all supported features and, as applicable, to file formats supported by the authoring tool. Authoring tools shall permit authors the op on of overriding informa on required for accessibility.

504.2.1 Preserva on of Informa on Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion. Authoring tools shall, when conver ng content from one format to another or saving content in mul ple formats, preserve the informa on required for accessibility to the extent that the informa on is supported by the des na on format.

504.2.2 PDF Export. Authoring tools capable of expor ng PDF files that conform to ISO 32000-1:2008 (PDF 1.7) shall also be capable of expor ng PDF files that conform to ANSI/AIIM/ISO 14289-1:2016 (PDF/UA-1) (incorporated by reference, see 702.3.1).

504.3 Prompts. Authoring tools shall provide a mode of opera on that prompts authors to create content that conforms to Level A and Level AA Success Criteria and Conformance Requirements in WCAG 2.0 (incorporated by reference, see 702.10.1) for supported features and, as applicable, to file formats supported by the authoring tool.

504.4 Templates. Where templates are provided, templates allowing content crea on that conforms to Level A and Level AA Success Criteria and Conformance Requirements in WCAG 2.0 (incorporated by reference, see 702.10.1) shall be provided for a range of template uses for supported features and, as applicable, to file formats supported by the authoring tool.

603 Support Services

603.1 General. ICT support services including, but not limited to, help desks, call centers, training services, and automated self-service technical support, shall conform to 603.

603.2 Informa on on Accessibility and Compa bility Features. ICT support services shall include informa on on the accessibility and compa bility features required by 602.2.

603.3 Accommoda on of Communica on Needs. Support services shall be provided directly to the user or through a referral to a point of contact. Such ICT support services shall accommodate the communica on needs of individuals with disabili es.

Instruc ons to Offerors

Provide an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) for each commercially available Informa on and Communica on Technology (ICT) item offered through this contract. Create the ACR using the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template Version 2.1 or later, located at h ps://www.i c.org/policy/accessibility/vpat. Complete each ACR in accordance with the instruc ons provided in the VPAT template. Each ACR must address the applicable Sec on 508 requirements referenced in the Work Statement. Each ACR shall state exactly how the ICT meets the applicable standards in the remarks/explana ons column, or through addi onal narra ve. All "Not Applicable" (N/A) responses must be explained in the remarks/explana ons column or through addi onal narra ve. Address each standard individually and with specificity, and clarify whether conformance is achieved throughout the en re ICT Item (for example - user func onality, administrator func onality, and repor ng), or only in limited areas of the ICT Item. Provide a descrip on of the evalua on methods used to support Sec on 508 conformance claims. The agency reserves the right, prior to making an award decision, to perform tes ng on some or all of the Offeror’s proposed ICT items to validate Sec on 508 conformance claims made in the ACR.

Describe your approach to incorpora ng universal design principles to ensure ICT products or services are designed to support disabled users.

Describe plans for features that do not fully conform to the Sec on 508 Standards.

Describe "typical" user scenarios and tasks, including individuals with disabili es, to ensure fair and accurate accessibility tes ng of the ICT product or service being offered.

Acceptance Criteria

Prior to acceptance, the government reserves the right to perform tes ng on required ICT items to validate the offeror’s Sec on 508 conformance claims. If the government determines that Sec on 508 conformance claims provided by the offeror represent an inaccurate level of conformance than what is actually delivered to the agency, the government shall, at its op on, require the offeror to remediate the delivered item to align with the required Sec on 508 conformance claims prior to acceptance.

FISMA – WORK STATEMENT ATTACHMENT – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

SUMMARY

COTS

Hardware or Software

Development or Maintenance of Custom Applications

Outsourced IT Services or On-site Support

Requirements herein are incorporated as part the Statement of Work/ Performance Work Statement:

1 N/A ☐

Background Investigations. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with clause “Security Requirements: Facility Access and Information Technology.”

2 N/A

Contractor will have access to Privacy Act System of Records – Work under this contract will involve design, development or operation of (access to) system(s) of records containing personal information protected by the Privacy Act (5

Non-disclosure Agreement. Prior to receiving access to USGS computers, contractor employees shall be required to sign nondisclosure or other system security agreements, depending on the systems to be used and level of access granted.

Applies whenever any contractor employee has unsupervised access to a USGS system (even if only basic network, internet or email or will develop custom applications) such as:

User Access to USGS IT Systems known to contain sensitive or proprietary data

IT Support services (greater than user access) Development or Maintenance of Custom

Applications On-site contractor support and management of IT system Off-site contractor Oversight and Management of

IT System IT Security Services

Privacy Act System: [Identify covered system(s) to which the contractor may have access]

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Work to be performed: [Summarize nature of the contractor's use of such records, such as]

User-level access to system containing protected records

Operation or maintenance of Privacy Act System of records or computers hosting such system

Design or modification of a Privacy Act system of records]

The contractor is not required or permitted to respond to requests for Privacy Act data or to make decisions about releases of data under the Act. Contractor shall ensure its employees are instructed to safeguard against improper use or release of such data and advise them that violation of the Act may involve criminal penalties. The contractor will comply with FAR clause 52.224-2, Privacy Act, incorporated herein by reference and with DOI Privacy Act regulations at 43 CFR 2, Subpart D

U.S.C. Section 552a).

3 N/A ☐

Training. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with clause “Security Requirements: Facility Access and Information Technology” - Contractor employees must successfully complete DOI’s end- user computer security awareness training prior to being granted access to DOI data or being issued a user account. Training must be renewed annually. Additionally, the contract employees must sign a Statement of Responsibility (SOR) that states they have read the appropriate Rules of Behavior and other applicable Information security policies.

4 N/A ☐

Personnel Changes. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with clause “Security Requirements:

Facility Access and Information Technology” - The contractor must notify the COR immediately when an employee working on a DOI system is reassigned or leaves the contractor’s employ.

Applies whenever any contractor employee has unsupervised access to a USGS system (even if only basic network, internet or email or will develop custom applications) such as:

User Access to USGS IT Systems known to contain sensitive or proprietary data

IT Support services (greater than user access) Development or Maintenance of Custom

Applications * On-site contractor support and management of IT system Off-site contractor Oversight and Management of

IT System IT Security Services *

*May not be applicable for off-site performance.

5 N/A ☐

Contractor Location. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with clause “Security Requirements:

Facility Access and Information Technology.”

Applies whenever any contractor employee has unsupervised access to a USGS system (even if only basic network, internet or email or will develop custom applications) such as:

User Access to USGS IT Systems known to contain sensitive or proprietary data

IT Support services (greater than user access) Development or Maintenance of Custom

Applications On-site contractor support and management of IT system Off-site contractor Oversight and Management of

IT System IT Security Services

No portion of the services to be performed hereunder may be performed outside the United States without the express written permission of the Contracting Officer.

If services are proposed to be performed abroad, the Contractor shall provide an acceptable security plan that addresses mitigation of problems related to communication, control, and protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of IT systems and information.

A Security Plan Template is available upon request from the Contracting Officer.

6 N/A ☐

N/A Applicable Standards. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with clause “Security Requirements:

Facility Access and Information Technology” - Contractor must follow the DOI System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), NIST SP 800-64 and the DOI SDLC Security Integration Guide.

7 N/A ☐

Asset Valuation-Security Categorization: The Contractor shall perform in accordance with clause “Security Requirements:

Facility Access and Information Technology.”

☐User Access to USGS IT Systems - The Government is responsible for security categorization on USGS systems to which the Contractor may have access under this contract.

☐IT Support Services greater than User-Level Services

Choose One:

☐The Government is responsible for security categorization on USGS systems to which the Contractor may have access under this contract.

☐The Government has defined the [insert name of system to be developed, operated or maintained by the contractor] to be a [Major Application], [Minor Application] or [General support system] as defined in OMB Circular A- 130, Appendix III and NIST SP800-53. The following risk and sensitivity levels have been assigned based on the FIPS 199 and the NIST SP 800-60.

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Data sensitivity:Click or tap here to enter text.

Risk Level:Click or tap here to enter text.

Bureau/departmental/national criticality: Click or tap here to enter text.

☐Off-Site Oversight and Management of IT System- The Contractor shall use the FIPS 199 and the NIST SP 800- 60 to determine information types and security categorization based on mission impact, data sensitivity, risk level, and bureau / departmental / national criticality for Contractor-owned and operated systems used to provide services under this contract. Solicitations must include either the complete publication or a reference to public facilities, such as a website or office, where it may be accessed.

☐IT Security Services - Applies only if the purpose of the contract includes obtaining asset valuation services. The Contractor shall use the FIPS 199 and the NIST SP 800- 60 to determine information types and security categorization based on mission impact, data sensitivity, risk level, and bureau / departmental / national criticality for Contractor-owned and operated systems used to provide services under this contract. Solicitations must include either the complete publication or a reference to public facilities, such as a website or office, where it may be accessed.

8 X

The Government shall be granted unlimited rights in software or data produced hereunder as described in FAR clause 52.227- 17, Rights in Data—Special Works, incorporated by reference herein.

Select either COTS or custom software language as applicable. If both apply, identify software/data deliverables governed by each clause.

Property Rights.

1. For Federal Supply Schedule orders or orders under an existing contract, rights to software acquired hereunder are set forth in the basic contract.

2. For open market contracts, 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 N/A ☐

Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V).

The Government is responsible for independent software verification and validation prior to being moved into production.

On-Site Contractor Support and Management of IT System

Choose One:

☐Software will be independently verified and validated by the Government or another selected contractor prior to being moved into production.

☐Contractor will ensure that independent verification and validation is performed on software deployed on contractor managed systems containing USGS data, in accordance with DOI SDLC Security Integration Guide

☐Off-Site Contractor Operation and Management of IT System

Contractor will ensure that independent verification and validation is performed on software deployed on contractor managed systems containing USGS data, in accordance with DOI SDLC Security Integration Guide

☐IT Security Service -

Applies only if the purpose of the contract includes obtaining IV&V services.

10 N/A ☐

Applies if the purpose of the contract includes obtaining C&A services.

Certification & Accreditation.

☐User Access to USGS IT Systems or IT Supports Services (Greater than User Access)

Certification and Accreditation on USGS systems to which the Contractor may have access under this contract will be conducted by the Government or another of its contractors.

☐Development or Maintenance of Custom Applications

The contractor will perform Certification and Accreditation (C&A) services on the application developed or maintained hereunder prior to going into production. The application must be re-accredited every three years or whenever there is a major change that affects security.

C&A documents will be provided to the COR in both hard copy and electronic forms. The contractor must follow NIST SP 800-37, 800- 18, 800-30, 800-60, 800-53A, Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 199 and 200, the associated DOI guides/templates, the DOI Security Test & Evaluation (ST&E) Guide, and the DOI Privacy Impact Assessment. NIST documents are available on the internet at http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/nistpubs/ FIPS documents are available on the internet at http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/nistpubs/. The contractor may request copies of DOI documents by contacting the Contracting Officer. The government reserves the right to conduct the ST&E using either Government personnel or an independent contractor. The contractor will take immediate and timely action to correct or mitigate any weaknesses discovered as necessary to bring the application or system into compliance with the above requirement.

☐On-Site Contractor Support and Management of IT System or Off- Site Contractor Operation and Management of IT System

The Contractor must maintain systems that are compliant with NIST SP 800-18, 800-30, 800-37, 800-53A, 800-60, Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 199 and 200, the associated DOI guides/templates, the DOI Security Test & Evaluation (ST&E) Guide, and the DOI Privacy Impact Assessment. As required by the above, Major Applications and General Support Systems shall be certified and accredited (C&A) prior to going into production and re-accredited every three years or whenever there is a major change that affects security. C&A documents will be provided to the COR in both hard copy and electronic forms. NIST documents are available on the internet at http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/nistpubs/. The contractor may request copies of DOI documents by contacting the Contracting Officer. The government will reserve the right to conduct the ST&E, using either Government personnel or an independent contractor. The contractor will take immediate and timely action to correct or mitigate any weaknesses discovered as necessary to bring the application or system into compliance with the above requirement.

11 N/A for

COTS HW

& SW, User Access to

USGS IT

Systems (other than IT services), IT Support Services (User Level or greater access)

N/A ☐

Internet Logon Banner. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with clause “Security Requirements: Facility Access and Information Technology.”

☐Develop or Maintenance of Custom Applications or Onsite Contractor Support and Management of IT System or Off-site Contractor Oversight and Management of IT System – Web based applications developed or maintained under this contract must contain a USGS approved logon Banner:

https://portal.doi.net/CIO/ITPMgmt/Documents/IT Standards/IT Security/DOI Security Control Standards (based on NIST SP 800-53 Revision 3)/Access Control v1.4.pdf

12 N/A ☐

Incident Reporting. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with contract clause “Security Requirements:

Facility Access and Information Technology” - The contractor must report computer security incidents affecting DOI data or systems in accordance with the

DOI Computer Incident Response Guide.

13 X

Quality Control. All software or hardware purchased must be free of malicious code such as viruses, Trojan horse programs, worms, spyware, etc. Validation of this must be written into the contract.

14 N/A N/A ☐

Self-Assessment. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with contract clause “Security Requirements: Facility Access and Information Technology” - The contractor must conduct an annual self-assessment in accordance with annual DOI guidance on all information systems in production.

15 N/A ☐

Vulnerability Analysis. Vulnerability Analysis on USGS systems to which the Contractor may have access under this contract will be conducted by the Government or another of its contractors.

16 N/A ☐

Logon Banner. Contractor employees who access DOI information systems must acknowledge a government-approved legal warning banner prior to logging on to the system. This includes contractor owned information systems hosting DOI data.

17 N/A ☐

Security Controls.

The Contractor shall perform in accordance with contract clause “Security Requirements: Facility Access and Information Technology” – The Contractor shall ensure compliance with the security control requirements of the current version of NIST SP 800-53, Rev.1, which are applicable to the security categorization of the data or system. FIPS 199 and the NIST SP 800-60 will be used to determine information types and security categorizations.

18 N/A N/A ☐

Contingency Plan.

The Contractor shall perform in accordance with contract clause “Security Requirements: Facility Access and Information Technology.”

For IT Support Services: The Contractor shall submit a contingency plan in accordance with NIST SP 800-34 and DOI IT Systems Contingency Plan Guide.

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.

Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

Clause Title Date

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

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations Nov 2015

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items Nov 2023

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations Jun 2013

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors Mar 2023

52.233-1 Disputes May 2014

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OF EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN 2025)( DEVIATION FEB 2025)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal…