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Attached to: BIOSONICS ACOUSTIC EQUIPMENT Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number: 140G0226Q0063
Issued by: Department of the Interior US Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants

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This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), for the procurement of Brand Name BioSonics aquatic survey equipment. The solicitation number is 140G0226Q0063, issued on May 23, 2026, with quotes due by June 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. The requirement is a Small Business set-aside, classified under NAICS code 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,350 employees. Delivery is required by July 31, 2026 to the USGS Upper Midwest Environmental Science Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

The procurement consists of four line items totaling four separate units: (1) one dual-axis mechanical rotator (ROS PT25 Pan & Tilt Positioner) with specified torque, accuracy, and depth ratings; (2) one autonomous echo sounder surface unit with LINUX-based processor, ETHERNET control, and specified detection range and power characteristics; (3) one additional transducer port compatible with BioSonics DT-X Extreme split-beam transducers; and (4) two 200 kHz 6° DT-X Extreme split beam digital transducers with integrated orientation sensors and ultra-low side lobes. All equipment must be new, authentic, manufacturer-certified products in original packaging from authorized distributors, with no gray market, counterfeit, refurbished, or resale items permitted. Award will be made on a firm-fixed-price basis to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), provide complete technical specifications and part numbers, include Accessibility Conformance Reports for Section 508 compliance, and submit quotes electronically to Mary "Beth" Wilson at beth_wilson@ios.doi.gov.

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

b. TELEPHONE

AREA CODE

NUMBER

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6/1995)

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition not usable

8. TO:

b. COMPANYa. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

7. DELIVERY

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

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 service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NUMBER

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

PAGE OF PAGES

1. REQUEST NUMBER 2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

c. CITY

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS)

2630 Fanta Reed Road

USGS OAG DENVER ACQUISITION BRANCH

PO BOX 25046

204 DENVER FEDERAL CENTER

DENVER CO 80225-0046

0044046151140G0226Q0063

Mary Wilson

397-2277 USGS Upper Midwest Environ Sci Ctr

54603

05/23/2026

06/05/2026 1700 ED

07/31/2026

LaCrosse

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION NOTICE

Solicitation Number: 140G0226Q0063

Issued as: Request for Quote (RFQ)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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.

1. Description of Requirement

The U.S. Department of the Interior

Continued...

1 29

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGES

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

Delivery: 07/31/2026

00040 2 EABrand Name BioSoncis 200 kHz 6° DT-X Extreme split beam digital transducers per the attached specifications.

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price

Delivery: 07/31/2026

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED

Table of Contents

BRAND NAME BIOSONICS EQUIPMENT

SECTION 508 REQUIREMENTS

FISMA – WORK STATEMENT ATTACHMENT – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY

REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (APR 2026)

(DEVIATION APR 2026)

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)

52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS-

REPRESENTATION (Deviation MAR 2026)

52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX

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

MAY 2026)

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

2026)

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984) (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

BASIS FOR AWARD

SELLER ATTACHMENTS

SAM REQUIREMENT

MANUFACTURER AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR/RESELLER

QUOTATION SUBMISSION:

BRAND NAME BIOSONICS EQUIPMENT

• Dual-axis mechanical rotator (ROS PT25 – Pan & Tilt Positioner) (x1) o Payload: 45 kg o Torque: AC: 30 ft-lbs. (40 N-m); DC: 45 ft-lbs. (61 N-m) o Accuracy: +/- 1.5° (90 arc minutes o Scan range: AC: 360° continuous; DC: 0-360° (both axes) o Power: 120 VAC 50/60 Hz @ 0.5 amps per axis; 24-30 VDC @ 1.7 amps per axis o Motors: Brushless stepper o Depth Rating: Air filled: 30 meters; Oil filled: 6,000 meters o Housing material: Aluminum o Connectors: Impulse LPMBH-5-MP o Must be compatible with BioSonics DT-X Extreme echosounder and BioSonics split-beam transducers

• Autonomous echo sounder surface unit (BioSonics) (x1) o Programable LINUX-based embedded processor o Wired ETHERNET control o Real-time depth and speed output via NMEA 0183 o Internal DGPS with optional external interface o Metal IP67 connectors o High resolution, full color echogram o System Noise Floor: Extremely quiet -140 dB o Dynamic Range: Greater than 160 dB o Selectable Ping Rates from 0.01 to 30 pps o Selectable Pulse Duration: from 0.1 to 1.0 ms o Split-beam Detection Range: 0.5 to 2,000 meters o Transmit Power: 1,000 Watts RMS o Input Power: 11-26 VDC or 90-264 VAC o Power Consumption: Active mode: 30 Watts; Sleep mode: <1 Watt o Must be compatible with BioSonics DT-X Extreme split-beam transducers

• Additional transducer port for autonomous echo sounder surface unit (BioSonics) (x1) o Must be compatible with BioSonics DT-X Extreme split-beam transducers

• 200 kHz 6° DT-X Extreme split beam digital transducers (BioSonics) (x2) o Integrated Orientation sensor o Scientific grade o Ultra-low side lobes to -35 dB o Ability to network up to 10 separate transducers at various frequencies o Stainless-steel bulkhead and cable connectors o Anodized aluminum housings o Must be compatible with BioSonics DT-X Extreme echosounders

Delivery Address:

USGS Upper Midwest Environmental Science Center

2630 Fanta Reed Road

La Crosse, WI 54603

SECTION 508 REQUIREMENTS

UMESC transducer, mount, sounder

E201 Application

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 information or have a user interface, such components shall conform to the requirements in Chapter 4.

E208 Support Documentation and Services

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

E302 Functional Performance Criteria

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

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

302.3 Without Perception of Color. Where a visual mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one visual mode of operation that does not require user perception of color.

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

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

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

302.7 With Limited Manipulation. Where a manual mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require fine motor control or simultaneous manual operations.

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

302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities. ICT shall provide features making its use by individuals with limited cognitive, language, and learning abilities simpler and easier.

602 Support Documentation

602.1 General. Documentation that supports the use of ICT shall conform to 602.

602.2 Accessibility and Compatibility Features. Documentation shall list and explain how to use the accessibility and compatibility features required by Chapters 4 and 5. Documentation shall include accessibility features that are built-in and accessibility features that provide compatibility with assistive technology.

602.3 Electronic Support Documentation. Documentation in electronic format, including Web-based self-service support, shall conform to Level A and Level AA Success Criteria and Conformance

Requirements in WCAG 2.0 (incorporated by reference, see 702.10.1).

602.4 Alternate Formats for Non-Electronic Support Documentation. Where support documentation is only provided in non-electronic formats, alternate formats usable by individuals with disabilities shall be provided upon request.

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 Information on Accessibility and Compatibility Features. ICT support services shall include information on the accessibility and compatibility features required by 602.2.

603.3 Accommodation of Communication 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 communication needs of individuals with disabilities.

Instructions to Offerors

Provide an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) for each commercially available Information and

Communication Technology (ICT) item offered through this contract. Create the ACR using the

Voluntary Product Accessibility Template Version 2.1 or later, located at https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat. Complete each ACR in accordance with the instructions provided in the VPAT template. Each ACR must address the applicable Section 508 requirements referenced in the Work Statement. Each ACR shall state exactly how the ICT meets the applicable standards in the remarks/explanations column, or through additional narrative. All "Not Applicable"

(N/A) responses must be explained in the remarks/explanations column or through additional narrative.

Address each standard individually and with specificity, and clarify whether conformance is achieved throughout the entire ICT Item (for example - user functionality, administrator functionality, and reporting), or only in limited areas of the ICT Item. Provide a description of the evaluation methods used to support Section 508 conformance claims. The agency reserves the right, prior to making an award decision, to perform testing on some or all of the Offeror’s proposed ICT items to validate Section 508 conformance claims made in the ACR.

Describe your approach to incorporating 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 Section 508 Standards.

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

Acceptance Criteria

Prior to acceptance, the government reserves the right to perform testing on required ICT items to validate the offeror’s Section 508 conformance claims. If the government determines that Section 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 option, require the offeror to remediate the delivered item to align with the required Section 508 conformance claims prior to acceptance.

https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat

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, 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]

Click or tap here to enter text.

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 development or operation of

(access to) system(s) of records containing personal information protected by the

Privacy Act (5

U.S.C. Section

552a).

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

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.”

https://insight.usgs.gov/aei/offices/oa/oag/AOP/guidefordevelopingsecurityplans.pdf

☐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.

Mission impact: Click or tap here to enter text.

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-http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/nistpubs/ http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/nistpubs/ 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.

http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/nistpubs/ https://portal.doi.net/CIO/ITPMgmt/Documents/IT%20Standards/IT%20Security/DOI%20Security%20Control%20Standards%20(based%20on%20NIST%20SP%20800-53%20Revision%203)/Access%20Control%20v1.4.pdf https://portal.doi.net/CIO/ITPMgmt/Documents/IT%20Standards/IT%20Security/DOI%20Security%20Control%20Standards%20(based%20on%20NIST%20SP%20800-53%20Revision%203)/Access%20Control%20v1.4.pdf https://portal.doi.net/CIO/ITPMgmt/Documents/IT%20Standards/IT%20Security/DOI%20Security%20Control%20Standards%20(based%20on%20NIST%20SP%20800-53%20Revision%203)/Access%20Control%20v1.4.pdf https://portal.doi.net/CIO/ITPMgmt/Documents/IT%20Standards/IT%20Security/DOI%20Security%20Control%20Standards%20(based%20on%20NIST%20SP%20800-53%20Revision%203)/Access%20Control%20v1.4.pdf

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):

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

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)).

52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards, (JUN

2020)(DEVIATION MAR 2026)

52.204-13, Systems for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) (DEVIATION MAR

2026)

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

52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (JAN

2025)(DEVIATION MAY 2026)

52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015)

(DEVIATION MAY 2026)

52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items (NOV 2023) (DEVIATION MAR

2026)

52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (DEVIATION JAN 2026)

(15 U.S.C. 644).

52.219-28, Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION JAN

2026) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021)(DEVIATION JAN 2026) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17))

52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (DEVIATION JAN 2026) (E.O. 11755).

52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Mar 2026)(DEVIATION

MAY 2026)( E.O. 13126)

52.222-26, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793)

52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec

2010) (E.O. 13496).

52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2025) (DEVIATION MAY 2026)

(22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) (DEVIATION

MAR 2026) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

52.226-7, Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2024)

52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While

Driving (MAY 2024) ( E.O. 13513).

52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award

Management (OCT2018) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

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

52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) ( 31

U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

52.233-1, Disputes (MAY 2014) (DEVIATION MAR 2026) https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section637&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.federalregister.gov/executive-order/13126 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section793&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title19-section3301&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title19-section2112&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title19-section3805&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title19-section4001&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title19-section4001&num=0&edition=prelim http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid%3AUSC-prelim-title19-chapter29&saved=%7CZ3JhbnVsZWlkOlVTQy1wcmVsaW0tdGl0bGU0MC1jaGFwdGVyMzctZnJvbnQ%3D%7C%7C%7C0%7Cfalse%7Cprelim&edition=prelim https://www.federalregister.gov/executive-order/13513 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section3332&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section3903&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section3903&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section3801&num=0&edition=prelim

52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (DEVIATION MAR 2026) (U.S.C. 3553)

52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

(Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

52.240-91. Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (MAR 2026)

52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination (Jan 1991)

52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (APR 2026)

(DEVIATION APR 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

(1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities;

(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;

(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;

(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the

Contracting Officer; and

(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.

(6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the

Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).

(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.

52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter

1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any 48 CFR, Chapter 14, Department of the Interior

Acquisition Regulation clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of

"(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

GS0231 TECHNICAL LIAISON – TECHNICAL DIRECTION (JUL 2018)

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, 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: TBD

Telephone: [xxx]

Email: [xxx]

U.S. Geological Survey

Address and MS: [xxx]

(e) Only the Contracting Officer may designate a new Technical Liaison.

(End of Clause)

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.

(End of Clause)

GS0925 UNSCHEDULED CLOSURES. (MAR 2003)

a) The USGS facility where contractor employees are working may occasionally be closed temporarily and federal employees dismissed, such as for inclement weather, holiday early closings, power outages, or other emergencies. In these cases, the Contracting Officer or COR will advise the contractor whether any of the contractor's activities on Government facilities are considered critical and require continued performance. In most cases, the Contractor will be required to dismiss employees at Government facilities who are performing noncritical tasks after federal employees are dismissed.

b) If the unscheduled closure causes an increase in the cost of contract performance or if any contract term or condition is affected by the closure, the Contractor may request an adjustment pursuant to

Clause FAR 52.242-17 Government Delay of Work.

(c) Contractor performance at locations that are not affected by the unscheduled closure will not be subject to this clause.

GS1101 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE. (JUL 2001)

a) Reports/data items to be provided hereunder shall be delivered in accordance with the following distribution list:

U.S. Geological Survey

Denver Acquisition Branch

ATTN: Mary “Beth” Wilson

Email: beth_wilson@ios.doi.gov

b) Communications to the Administrative Contracting Office shall make reference to the contract number and shall be emailed to the above address.

GS 1131 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.

GS1338 NOTICE TO THE 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.

(End of Clause)

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

PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP) (FEB 2021)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's

Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the

Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4

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

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

https://doimspp.sharepoint.com/sites/usgs-OAG/HAOAG/Award%20Files/GDB/Working/Herberholz/FY25/Purchase%20Orders/140G0225Q0055%20-%20UAS%20Based%20Ground%20Penetrating%20Radar/B https://www.ipp.gov/

Include a copy of your invoice, which includes the award number.

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)

PROVISIONS

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

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

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

52.203-18 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN

INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS-REPRESENTATION (JAN

2017)

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT. (NOV 2024) (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (SEP 2023) (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS-

REPRESENTATION (Deviation MAR 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Inverted domestic corporation means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.252-1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-1

Subsidiary means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned—

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

(b) Government agencies are not permitted to use appropriated (or otherwise made available) funds for contracts with either an inverted domestic corporation, or a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation, unless the exception at 9.108-3(b) applies or the requirement is waived in accordance with the procedures at 9.108-5.

(1) It □ is, □ is not an inverted domestic corporation; and

(2) It □ is, □ is not a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation.

(End of provision)

52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX

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

(DEVIATION MAY 2026)

(a) As required by sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further Continuing

Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts, the Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that–

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that–

(1) It is □ is not □ a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and

(2) It is □ is not □ a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(End of provision)

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

2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Economically disadvantaged women-owned…

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