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

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

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d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

9. DESTINATION

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b. STREET ADDRESS

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

7. DELIVERY

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

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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

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

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

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3215 Marine Street, E127

USGS OAG DENVER ACQUISITION BRANCH

PO BOX 25046

204 DENVER FEDERAL CENTER

DENVER CO 80225-0046

0044040952140G0226Q0089

Jennifer Rollin

236-9321

USGS, BRR

80303

07/30/2026

08/10/2026 1200 MD

Boulder

CO

00010 1 EABrand name or equal

Metrohm - Automated Titrator System in accordance with the attached salient characteristics, and terms and conditions.

Delivery: 90 days ARO

Product/Service Code: 6640

Product/Service Description: LABORATORY

EQUIPMENT

AND SUPPLIES

Period of Performance: 08/14/2026 to

11/13/2026

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OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

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QUANTITY

(C)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

140G0226Q0089

Anticipated Type of Award: Firm Fixed Price

Solicitation POC:

Jennifer Rollin jennifer_rollin@ios.doi.gov

Request for Quotation – 140G0226Q0089

Automated Titrator System Brand Name or Equal

Contents

Statement of Need:

Salient Characteristics

Section 508

Information Technology Security Requirement Summary (FISMA)

Clauses

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Apr 2026)(DEVIATION Apr 2026)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998)

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses. (Nov 2020)

GS0231 Technical Liaison – Technical Clarification (Dec 2024)

GS0919 Legal Holidays (Jun 2021)

GS0925 Unscheduled Closures (Mar 2003)

GS1101 Contract Administration Office (Jul 2001)

GS1131 Unilateral Deobligation of Unexpended Funds (May 2013)

GS1338 Notice to the Government of Delays (Jul 2001)

Provisions

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation. (Nov 2015) (DEVIATION Mar 2026)

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Federal Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016) (DEVIATION May 2026)

52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984) (DEVIATION Mar 2026)

52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (Sep 2023) (DEVIATION Jan 2026)

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (DEVIATION Mar 2026)

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

Basis for Award

Quotation Submission

Automated Titrator System Brand Name or Equal

Statement of Need:

Background:

Automated titrations are currently used at the Analytical Trace Element Chemistry Laboratory (ATECL) to measure alkalinity in environmental and research samples. The ATECL currently has one automatic titrator and analyzes approximately 800 samples annually. The automatic titrator currently used for these analyses is 15 years old and has showed signs of decreasing reliability. The purchase of a new automatic titrator will allow the ATECL to continue to provide reliable alkalinity data to their customers in a timely manner.

Scope

This specification covers the requirements for the purchase of an automatic titrator, which shall include installation of the analyzer at the ATECL, all required software, warranty, and training of ATECL staff.

Requirement:

The titrator will be used to analyze filtered environmental water samples for alkalinity. The instrument will be used for a range of environmental samples including groundwater, agricultural runoff, marsh, lake and river waters. These salient characteristics shall be met or exceeded in order to fulfill ATECL requirements:

Delivery Address:

United States Geological Survey

BRR

3215 Marine Street Room E127 Boulder, CO 80303

Salient Characteristics

Brand Name or Equal: Metrohm - Automated Titrator System

Part Number Quantity: Description:

28553010 1 Robotic Analyzer Basic with OMNIS Software 600257000 1 Aquatrode Plus with PT1000 F 2mm (fixed cable) SER-TI80003 1 Standard Installation SER-TI70014 1 On-Site Training (4 hours)

These salient characteristics shall be met or exceeded in order to fulfill ATECL requirements:

1. Instrument:

a. The titrator shall be an integrated system and shall include a burette, pump, pH electrode, stirring mechanism and temperature probe.

b. Shall contain a mechanism for rinsing the probe between samples.

c. Shall have the ability to export real time titration data for each increment, including pH, amount of acid added, and temperature to a csv or xlsx.

d. Shall have the ability to connect to an ATECL desktop or laptop workstation.

e. Shall allow for method customization including:

I. Customizable endpoint II. Adjustable acid increment volume.

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2. Autosampler:

a. Shall hold a minimum of 50 samples

b. Shall contain a mechanism for rinsing the probe between samples.

3. Sensitivity, precision and accuracy:

a. Reproducibility (n=7) of reagent water spiked at 80% of the upper calibration limit for all constituents shall be less than or equal to 10% of the mean of the n determinations at the 95% confidence interval.

b. Standard reference materials shall be analyzed with an accuracy of ± twice the assigned error of the most probable value.

4. Training and Installation: At least one day of on-site training for a minimum of two (2) ATECL personnel shall be provided no later than four (4) weeks after delivery of the instrument, at a date and time agreeable to the Government. Training topics shall include daily operation, routine maintenance, method development, software familiarization, and troubleshooting. All training conducted shall be accomplished between the hours of 8:00 a.m.

and 5:00 p.m., local time, Monday through Friday, except for Federal holidays. Contractor personnel shall be required to sign in upon arrival and out upon leaving the Marine Street Science Center. Contractor personnel shall comply with all USGS safety requirements.

5. Warranty: System shall have a minimum one-year warranty which starts on the date of instrumentation acceptance; the warranty period shall not start on the date of instrumentation shipping or on the date of installation.

Two (2) preventative maintenance visits, one at six (6) months and one at twelve (12) months shall be included in the warranty period.

6. Software

1. Shall include instrument controlling software

2. Shall be compatible with Windows 11 and later operating systems

3. Shall have utilities that can be used to build a tab for comma-delimited result files

4. Software installation and performance verification with government supplied computer shall be included.

5. Software control shall be established by LAN, serial, or USB connection from controlling computer to instrument.

6. Vendor shall comply with all USGS and Department of Interior computer security protocols and requirements.

7. Vendor shall certify that all software and hardware are free of malicious code.

Quality Assurance:

Contractor shall confirm and certify instrument performance meets manufacturer criteria for sensitivity, precision, and accuracy at installation.

Prior to accepting all equipment provided hereunder, the Government will perform a study to ensure that the systems meet sensitivity, precision and accuracy requirements described in item 6 above in filtered environmental waters.

Standard solutions and standard reference materials may be used to verify that (a) the system meets the specifications described above, and (b) the system meets the sensitivity requirements of all methods outlined in SOPs referenced. If these specifications are not met the instruments will be deemed unacceptable. The Government reserves the right to delay payment of this order until the systems are verifiably performing according to the specifications contained herein.

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Section 508 Titration System

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.

E207 Software E207.1 General. Where components of ICT are software and transmit information or have a user interface, such components shall conform to E207 and the requirements in Chapter 5 Exception from E207.1 General: Software that is assistive technology and that supports the accessibility services of the platform 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 platforms and applications, shall conform to Level A and Level AA Success Criteria and Conformance Requirements in WCAG 2.0 (incorporated by reference, see 702.10.1).

Exceptions from E207.2 WCAG Conformance:

• Software that is assistive technology and that supports the accessibility services of the platform shall not be required to conform to E207.2.

• Non-web software shall not be required to conform to the following four Success Criteria in WCAG 2.0: 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks; 2.4.5 Multiple Ways; 3.2.3 Consistent Navigation; and 3.2.4 Consistent Identification.

• Non-Web software shall not be required to conform to Conformance Requirement 3 Complete Processes in

WCAG 2.0.

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.

501 General

501.1 Scope. The requirements of Chapter 5 shall apply to software 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.

Exception from E501.1 Scope: Where Web applications do not have access to platform accessibility services and do not include components that have access to platform accessibility services, they shall not be required to conform to 502 or 503 provided that they conform to Level A and Level AA Success Criteria and Conformance Requirements in WCAG 2.0 (incorporated by reference, see 702.10.1).

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502 Interoperability with Assistive Technology

502.1 General. Software shall interoperate with assistive technology and shall conform to 502.

Exception from E502.1 General: ICT conforming to 402 shall not be required to conform to 502.

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

1 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.

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

3 Describe plans for features that do not fully conform to the Section 508 Standards.

4 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

1 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

Automated Titrator System

Information Technology Security Requirement Summary (FISMA)

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

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] 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] protected by the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C.

Section 552a)

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

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.

Mission impact:

Data sensitivity:

Risk level:

Bureau/departmental/national criticality:

☐ 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 N/A ☐ ☐ 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.

☐ ☐ 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

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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.”

☐ Development or Maintenance of Custom Applications OR On-Site 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 the 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 ☒ ☐ ☐ Quality Control. All software or hardware purchased must be free of malicious code such as viruses, Trojan horse programs, worn, 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 the 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 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 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 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.

Clauses

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;

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(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.

52.252-2 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: http://www.acquisition.gov

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) ( 41 U.S.C. 4712).

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) (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (Oct 2018) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (Dec 2014) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 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 Corporation. (Nov 2015) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Nov 2023) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.219-28 Post award Small Business Program Representations (Jan 2025) (DEVIATION Feb 2026) 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jum 2003) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-19 Child Labor – Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Mar 2026) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793). (DEVIATION May 2026) 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) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (May 2024) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.225-1 Buy American Supplies (Oct 2022) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace (May 2024) 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018) http://www.acquisition.gov/ https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid%3AUSC-prelim-title41-section4712&num=0&edition=prelim

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52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (Mar 2023) 52.233-1 Disputes. (May 2014) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.233-4 Applicable Law For Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Nov 2025) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Oct 2025) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination (Jan 1991)

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.

GS0231 Technical Liaison – Technical Clarification (Dec 2024) The performance required herein shall be subject to the technical clarification of the Technical Liaison (TL) as identified below. As used herein, "technical clarification" is defined as communication to help the contractor fully understand the requirements.

(b) The Technical Liaison is not delegated any Contracting Officer’s Representative responsibilities.

(c) The Technical Liaison may not modify the requirements in any way. All modifications must be authorized by the Contracting Officer.

(d) The contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, if they believe the Technical Liaison is directing work outside the requirements of this contract. The contractor may not be reimbursed for any work outside the requirements of this contract.

(e) The Technical Liaison assigned for this contract is: TBD at time of award

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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GS1101 Contract Administration Office (Jul 2001)

(a) This contract will be administered by:

U.S. Geological Survey Denver Science Acquisition Team Attn: Jenn Rollin/Contracting Officer Denver Federal Center P.O. Box 25046, Bldg. 67, MS 204 Denver, CO 80225 Email: jennifer_rollin@ios.doi.gov

(b) Written communications to the person listed above shall make reference to the contract number and shall be emailed to the above address.

GS1131 Unilateral Deobligation of Unexpended Funds (May 2013) The contractor shall submit all invoices under the award no later than 90 calendar days after the period of performance has expired, unless a request for extension has been submitted to the Contracting Officer.

After 120 days has passed since the expiration of the performance period, the government reserves the right to issue a unilateral modification de-obligating 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 mailto:jennifer_rollin@ios.doi.gov

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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.

A copy of the Contractor’s internally generated invoice

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.

Provisions

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation. (Nov 2015) (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).

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.

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(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.

(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that-

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

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

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52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Federal 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.

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52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price purchase order resulting from this solicitation.

52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (Sep 2023) (DEVIATION Jan 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision- Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business concern eligible under the WOSB Program.

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern means a small business concern- (1)

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.219-1 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/part-127 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/section-127.300

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(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran or;

(2) A small business concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program in accordance with 13 CFR part 128 (see subpart 19.14).

(3) Service-disabled veteran, as used in this definition, means a veteran as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16), and who is registered in the Beneficiary Identification and Records Locator Subsystem, or successor system that is maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Benefits Administration, as a service-disabled veteran.

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program means an SDVOSB concern that—

(1) Effective January 1, 2024, is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) as certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with 13 CFR 128.300; or

(2) Has represented that it is an SDVOSB concern in SAM and submitted a complete application for certification to SBA on or before December 31, 2023.

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) Program means a program that authorizes contracting officers to limit competition, including award on a sole-source basis, to SDVOSB concerns eligible under the SDVOSB Program.

Small business concern—

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (b) of this provision.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

Small disadvantaged business concern, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1001, means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that-

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by-

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States, and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding the threshold at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2) after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13 CFR 124.106) by individuals who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

Veteran-owned small business concern means a small business concern-

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C.101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of…