Sol_140G0226Q0115.pdf

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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b. COMPANYa. NAME

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d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

9. DESTINATION

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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

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QUANTITY

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UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

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AMOUNT

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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

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NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

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2630 Fanta Reed Road

USGS OAG DENVER ACQUISITION BRANCH

PO BOX 25046

204 DENVER FEDERAL CENTER

DENVER CO 80225-0046

0044050488140G0226Q0115

Kekila Keuma

000-0000 USGS Upper Midwest Environ Sci Ctr

54603

08/17/2026

08/31/2026 1200 MD

09/30/2026

LaCrosse

WI

1) This Synopsis/Solicitation Notice is to announce the U.S. Department of

Interior (DOI), U.S. Geological Survey has a requirement for Brand Name or

Equal Ping DSP i3DSS Payload Integration

Kit in accordance with the attached solicitation.

2) The synopsis/solicitation number is

140G0226Q0115 and is being issued as a

Request for Quote (RFQ).

3) The award for this requirement shall be made using the policies in the

Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial

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Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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NSN 7540-01-152-8067

140G0226Q0115

Items, and in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation, and award prescribed in FAR 13.5 Simplified

Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, as appropriate for this acquisition. Award shall be made to the vendor whose quote, conforming to this RFQ is determined to be the most advantageous to the government.

4) This solicitation is a SMALL BUSINESS SET

ASIDE. The associated NAICS Code is 334511 -

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and

Instrument Manufacturing.

5) A copy of this solicitation may be accessed by clicking "Attachments/Links".

6) All requirements for preparation, submission, and receipt of quotes are contained in this solicitation and shall be adhered to.

7) All questions and quote must be emailed to

Kekila Keuma at Kekila_Keuma@ios.doi.gov.

00010 1 EABrand Name or Equal for one (1) Ping DSP i3DSS

Payload Integration Kit with payload computer shall be in accordance with the attached specifications.

Product/Service Code: 6675

Product/Service Description: DRAFTING, SURVEYING, AND MAPPING INSTRUMENTS

Delivery: 09/30/2026

All responses shall be sent to

Kekila_Keuma@ios.doi.gov

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Table of Contents

MINIMUM CHARACTERISTICS FOR BRAND NAME OR EQUAL FOR ONE (1) PING DSP i3DSS

PAYLOAD INTEGRATION KIT WITH PAYLOAD COMPUTER

SECTION 508 COMPLIANCE

FISMA - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

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

(DEVIATION APR 2026)

GS0231 TECHNICAL LIAISON – TECHNICAL DIRECTION (JUL 2018)

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)

DOI AAAP 0055 INTERNET PROTOCOL VERSION 6 (JUN 2012)

PROVISIONS

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

52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX

LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (MAY 2026)

BASIS FOR AWARD

SELLER ATTACHMENTS

SAM REQUIREMENT

QUOTATION SUBMISSION:

MINIMUM CHARACTERISTICS FOR BRAND NAME OR EQUAL FOR ONE (1) PING DSP i3DSS

PAYLOAD INTEGRATION KIT WITH PAYLOAD COMPUTER

Minimum specifications for one (1) brand name or equal Ping DSP i3DSS Payload Integration Kit with Payload Computer:

• USV and Sonar integration with payload integration

• Includes Windows on board computer for Acquisition software, Custom payload box, and Sonar mounting bracket

• Must integrate with Ping DSP Inc. 3DSS-iDX 450 Sonar (integrated with SBG Navsight Ekinox)

• Must integrate with Ping Maritime Robotics Otter Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) customized with

Norbit iWBMSc, SonTek M9, and Veledyne VLP-16 payloads

SECTION 508 COMPLIANCE

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.

FISMA - 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 ☐ ☐

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.

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

☐ Contractor will have access to Privacy Act System of Records – Work under this contract will involve design, development or operation of (access to) system(s) of records containing personal information protected by the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. Section 522a).

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]

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 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 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.

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

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 ☒ ☐ ☐ Property Rights.

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

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.

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

☐ Certification & Accreditation.

☐ User Access to USGS IT Systems or IT Supports Services (Greater than User Access) 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 obtaining C&A services.

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

☐ Development or Maintenance of Custom Applications The contractor will perform Certification and Accreditation (C&A) services on the application developed or maintained hereunder prior to going into production. The application must be re-accredited every three years or whenever there is a major change that affects security. C&A documents will be provided to the COR in both hard copy and electronic forms. The contractor must follow NIST SP 800-37, 800-18, 800-30, 800-60, 800-53A, Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 199 and 200, the associated DOI guides/templates, the DOI Security Test & Evaluation (ST&E) Guide, and the DOI Privacy Impact Assessment. NIST documents are available on the internet at http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/nistpubs/ FIPS documents are available on the internet at http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/nistpubs/. The contractor may request copies of DOI documents by contacting the Contracting Officer. The government reserves the right to conduct the ST&E using either Government personnel or an independent contractor.

The contractor will take immediate and timely action to correct or mitigate any weaknesses discovered as necessary to bring the application or system into compliance with the above requirement.

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

The contractor will take immediate and timely action to correct or mitigate any weaknesses discovered as necessary to bring the application or system into compliance with the above requirement.

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

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 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, worms, spyware, etc. Validation of this must be written into the contract.

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

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

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

17 N/A ☐ ☐ Security Controls.

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

18 N/A N/A ☐ Contingency Plan.

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

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

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

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

Clause Title Date

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights Nov 2023 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

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 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services Oct 2025 (DEVIATION Mar

2026) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small BusinessSet-Aside Nov 2020

(DEVIATION Jan 2026) (15 U.S.C.

644) 52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Representation Jan 2025

(DEVIATION JAN

2026) (15 U.S.C.

632(a)(2)) 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule Sept 2021

(DEVIATION Jan 2026)

52.222-3 Convict Labor Jun 2003 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.203-17 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_204_13 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-19 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_209_6 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_209_10 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_212_4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_219_6 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_219_28 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_219_33 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-3

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 Interior Acquisition Regulation clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies Jan 2025 (DEVIATION May

2026) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities Jun 2020

(DEVIATION May 2026)

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans Jun 2020 (DEVIATION May

2026) 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act Dec 2010

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons Oct 2025 (DEVIATION May

2026) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification Jan 2025

(DEVIATION May 2026)

52.223-23 Sustainable Products May 2024 (DEVIATION May

2026) 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

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations Jun 2013

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

52.233-1 Disputes May 2014 (DEVIATION May

2026) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions DEVIATION Mar https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_222_19 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_222_36 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_222_37 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-40 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_222_50 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_222_54 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_223_23 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.226-8 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.232-33 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.232-39 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.232-40 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.233-1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_240_91

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.

(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 at time of award

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)

GS1101 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE. (JUL 2001)

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

U.S. Geological Survey Denver Acquisition Branch ATTN: Kekila Keuma Email: KKeuma@usgs.gov Telephone: (303) 236-9317

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.

mailto:KKeuma@usgs.gov

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.

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

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

(866) 973-3131.

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

(End of Local Clause)

DOI AAAP 0055 INTERNET PROTOCOL VERSION 6 (JUN 2012)

1. Any system hardware, software, firmware and/or networked component (voice, video or data) developed, procured, or acquired in support and/or performance of this contract shall be capable of transmitting, receiving, processing, forwarding and storing digital information across system boundaries utilizing system packets that are formatted in accordance with commercial standards of Internet Protocol (IP) version 6 (IPv6) as set forth in the USGv6 Profile (NIST Special Publication 500-267) and corresponding declarations of conformance defined in the USGv6 Test Program. In addition, this system shall maintain interoperability with IPv4 systems and provide at least the same level of performance and reliability capabilities of IPv4 products.

https://www.ipp.gov/ https://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov

2. Specifically, any new IP product or system developed, acquired, or produced must:

a. Interoperate with both IPv6 and IPv4 systems and products, and

b. Have available contractor/vendor IPv6 technical support for development and implementation and fielded product management.

3. As IPv6 evolves, the Contractor commits to upgrading or providing an appropriate migration path for each item developed, delivered or utilized at no additional cost to 'the Government. The Contractor shall retrofit all non-IPv6 capable equipment, as defined above, that is fielded under this contract with IPv6 capable equipment, at no additional cost to the Government.

4. The contractor shall provide technical support for both IPv4 and IPv6.

5. Any system or software must be able to operate on networks supporting IPv4, IPv6 or one that supports both.

6. Any product whose non-compliance is discovered and made known to the Contractor within one year after acceptance shall be upgraded, modified or replaced to bring it into compliance at no additional cost to the Government.

(End of 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/current/html/FARMTOC.html or https://www.acquisition.gov/far/

(End of Provision)

Provisions Title Date

52.204-7 System for Award Management Nov 2024 (DEVIATION Mar

2026) 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-

Representation Nov 2015

(DEVIATION May 2026)

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services Sep 2023 (DEVIATION Mar

2026) 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications DEVIATION Mar https://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/FARMTOC.html https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-7 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.209-2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_240_90

52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A

FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (MAY 2026)

(a) 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)

BASIS FOR AWARD

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

SELLER ATTACHMENTS

In addition, Sellers MUST include certain information: prices by line item, shipping costs shall be included in the quoted prices.

SAM REQUIREMENT

Offeror must be registered in SAM. If the offeror is not registered in SAM, it may do so through the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/

QUOTATION SUBMISSION:

Quote packages are to be received in the contracting office no later than 12:00 P.M. (MD) on Aug. 31, 2026.

Quotes are required to be submitted electronically via email to Kekila_keuma@ios.doi.gov. Do not mail your quote; only electronic quotes will be accepted. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation at any time if necessary.

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