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2630 Fanta Reed Road

USGS OAG DENVER ACQUISITION BRANCH

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0044047257140G0226Q0123

Jennifer Rollin

236-9321 USGS Upper Midwest Environ Sci Ctr

54603

08/24/2026

09/11/2026 1200 MD

LaCrosse

WI

Period of Performance: 09/10/2026 to

09/09/2027

00010 Commercial, non-personal services to provide all plant, equipment, labor, supervision, and materials (unless otherwise specified herein) necessary to provide total metals sample analysis in accordance with the attached Statement of Work and the terms and conditions.

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140G0226Q0123

Solicitation POC: Jenn Rollin, jennifer_rollin@ios.doi.gov

Request for Quotation 140G0226Q0123

Total Metals Sample Analysis

Table of Contents

STATEMENT OF WORK

Information Technology Security Requirement Summary (FISMA)

Clauses

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)

DOI-AAAP-0028 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (Feb 2021)

Provisions

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

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

52-212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION May 2026)

Basis of Award:

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)

Quotation Submission

STATEMENT OF WORK

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

A. Introduction

The USGS will be performing a series of studies studying the effect of metal availability and metal limitation on cyanobacterial growth and toxicity

B. Background

Cyanotoxins are produced by cyanobacteria in freshwater ecosystems. Cyanotoxins include neurotoxins, hepatotoxins and a variety of other toxins with unknown effects. Cyanotoxins have been implicated in the deaths of wildlife, pets and livestock. In some cases, cyanotoxins are thought to be responsible for human health impacts, both acute and chronic. Not all species of cyanobacteria produce toxins, and the controls and distribution of cyanotoxins in freshwaters remains difficult to determine.

In a series of previous experiments on naturally-occurring phytoplankton communities, we observed mixed evidence of metal effects on growth and toxicity. To better understand the effects, we are looking to identify metabolic indicators of metal limitation, as well as single-species estimates of metal effects on toxin production.

To do this, we require accurate measurements of metal availability.

C. Scope:

The objective of this work is to analyze 100 samples for Fe, Mo, Ni and Zn.

II. WORK REQUIREMENTS

A. Technical Requirements

1. The USGS with perform experiments on cultures of Microcystis spp. designed to evaluate the effects of metals (Zn, Mo, Fe, and/or Ni) on growth and toxicity in a lab environment. The USGS will also collect samples to check for potential sources of contamination in the lab environment, the water supply, etc. All of these samples will be filtered and frozen and shipped frozen to the contract lab. This protocol will be discussed with the contractor, and if some other preservation method is indicated/required (e.g., acidification) the USGS will preserve samples as indicated/required.

2. The contract lab will perform SF-ICP-MS (Sector Field Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry) analysis of Fe, Mo, Ni, and Zn in waters. Sample analysis will be accompanied by standard quality control methods (QC), including blanks, spikes, duplicates, and reference materials (e.g., certified reference materials such as Saint-Laurent River Surface samples, SLRS). Other analytical methods that can accomplish the below detection limits will be considered.

a. There should be an expectation that the limit of detection will be at or below the values below, however we would like a contractor who is willing to determine a project-specific limit of detection and advise on materials we should use to improve our detection limits.

b. Fe – 0.355 µg/L

c. Mo – 0.0014 µg/L

d. Ni – 0.00364 µg/L

e. Zn – 0.454 µg/L

3. The analytical laboratory should function as an “Ultra-Trace Element Clean Laboratory”.

a. The clean laboratory should achieve an overall cleanliness level equivalent to Class 5000, with critical work zones operating at or below Class 10.

b. All supply air must be HEPA-filtered, and the laboratory must be maintained under positive pressure relative to adjacent spaces. An anteroom or similar buffer area should be used to isolate the clean laboratory from the surrounding building environment.

c. Air quality shall be routinely monitored, including particle concentrations and other relevant environmental variables.

d. Construction materials must be primarily non-metallic to minimize trace-metal contamination.

Any required exposed metal components must be coated (e.g., epoxy) or otherwise treated to prevent contamination.

e. Laboratory furnishings should include non-metallic cabinetry, HEPA-filtered polypropylene exhausting hoods or biosafety cabinets, additional polypropylene exhausting hoods, and high-purity water polishing systems sufficient to support ultra-trace work.

f. Sample preparation capabilities must include microwave digestion systems for complete dissolution of solid-phase materials, as well as methods for aqueous extractions, resin separations, or other low-contamination preparation techniques.

4. Provide analysis results in a digital format. Comma-separated value (CSV) files are preferred. We would like to avoid Excel spreadsheets that include any formulas. Columns should be clearly labeled and metadata explaining column labels or other aspects of the results should be provided. Results of QC work should be included in the analytical results.

5. Time standard: All results should be provided to the USGS within 3 months after samples have been received by contractors, or within a mutually agreed upon time if 3 months is insufficient.

B. Deliverables

1. Provide analysis results in a digital format. Comma-separated value (CSV) files are preferred. We would like to avoid Excel spreadsheets that include any formulas. Columns should be clearly labeled and metadata explaining column labels or other aspects of the results should be provided. Results of QC work should be included in the analytical results.

2. All results should be provided to the USGS within 3 months after samples have been received by contractors, or within a mutually agreed upon time if 3 months is insufficient.

III. SUPPORTING INFORMATION

A. Place of Performance:

Contractor’s laboratory.

B. Period of Performance:

The period of performance shall be one year from the date of award or 90 days after the final batch of samples is received by the contractor, whichever comes first. Samples will be shipped to the contractor following experiments, sometime between July and September 2026 (exact time pending equipment availability and culture availability) and will be shipped to the contractor shortly thereafter.

C. Government Furnished Property (GFP):

None

D. Special Considerations

1. The contractor should have a trace element clean lab for analysis. This would include the ability to analyze most ultra-trace elements and metals. The staff should be experienced in working in a trace element clean laboratory environment, using standard protocols with rigorous quality assurance and quality control checks and reviews.

2. Data rights remain with the USGS. Request for use of data can be submitted to Technical POC.

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 protected by the Privacy Act (5

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

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

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

• IT Support services (greater than user access)

• Development or Maintenance of Custom Applications

• On-site contractor support and management of IT system

• Off-site contractor Oversight and Management of IT System

• IT Security Services

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

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

The contractor may request copies of DOI documents by contacting the Contracting Officer. The government will reserve the right to conduct the ST&E, using either Government personnel or an independent contractor. The contractor will take immediate and timely action to correct or mitigate any weaknesses discovered as necessary to bring the application or system into compliance with the above requirement.

11 N/A for

COTS

HW &

SW, User Access to

USGS IT

Systems (other than

IT

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

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

☐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.

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

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

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

17 N/A ☐ ☐ Security Controls.

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

18 N/A N/A ☐ Contingency Plan.

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

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

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 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 ©, 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 State.

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 address: http://www.acquisitions.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) 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) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.219-28 Post award Small Business Program Representations (Jan 2025) (DEVIATION Feb 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) 52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace (May 2024) 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.227-14 Rights in Data – General (May 2014) 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 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) http://www.acquisitions.gov/ https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid%3AUSC-prelim-title41-section4712&num=0&edition=prelim

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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) clauses with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

GS0231 Technical Liaison – Technical Clarification (Dec 2024)

(a) 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 Contractor 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 the contract. The contractor may not be reimbursed for any work outside the requirements of this contract.

(e) The Technical Liaison assigned for this contact is:

(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 Years 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 a Saturday or Sunday, it is observed on the adjacent Friday or Monday, respectively.

In addition to the holidays listed above, the contractor agrees to observe leave days or closures designated by Federal Statute, Executive Orders, or Presidential Proclamations.

GS0925 Unscheduled Closures (Mar 2003)

a) The USGS facilities 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 contractors activities on government facilities are considered critical and required 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

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Government Delay of Work.

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

GS1101 Contract Administration Office (Jul 2001)

(a) This contract will be administered by:

U.S. Geological Survey Denver Science Acquisition Team Attn: Jenn Rollin, Contracting Officer 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 it request for extension has been submitted to the Contracting Officer. After 120 days has passed since the expiration of the period of performance the government reserves the right to issue a unilateral modification de-obligating on 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 more potential situations 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, given 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 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 items 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 internal generate 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.trasury.gov, or phone (866) 973-3131.

mailto:jennifer_rollin@ios.doi.gov https://www/ipp.gov mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.trasury.gov

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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)

(a) Definitions. “Inverted domestic corporation” and “subsidiary” have the meaning given in the clause of this contract entitled Prohibition on Contracting with inverted Domestic Corporations (52.209-10).

(b) Government agencies are not permitted to use appropriated (or otherwise made available) funds for contacts with either an inverted domestic corporation, or 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.

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.

52-212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION May 2026)

(a) Evaluation factors. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:

The Government will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology. The non-price factors will be evaluated on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis. No tradeoffs will be made between price and non-price factors.

Factor 1 – Technical Approach

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The offeror shall demonstrate that it operates or has access to a trace-element clean laboratory capable of performing analysis for ultra-trace elements and metals in accordance with the requirements of the Statement of Work (SOW).

The offeror shall provide sufficient information to demonstrate that its laboratory environment, analytical capabilities, equipment, and procedures are adequate to perform the required services.

Rating: Acceptable/Unacceptable

• Acceptable: The offeror demonstrates that it has a trace-element clean laboratory capable of performing the required ultra-trace element and metals analyses in accordance with the SOW.

• Unacceptable: The offeror does not demonstrate that it has the required laboratory capabilities.

Factor 2 – Experience

The offeror shall demonstrate relevant experience performing analyses in a trace-element clean laboratory environment, including the use of established analytical protocols and rigorous quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures.

The offeror shall submit a copy of its current QA/QC Plan demonstrating the procedures used to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and quality of analytical results.

Rating: Acceptable/Unacceptable

• Acceptable: The offeror demonstrates relevant experience in a trace-element clean laboratory environment and provides a QA/QC Plan that addresses appropriate quality assurance and quality control procedures for the required analytical services.

• Unacceptable: The offeror does not demonstrate relevant experience and/or does not provide an adequate QA/QC Plan

(b) Options (if applicable). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award

Basis of Award:

The award of this requirement shall be made using the policies in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation, as appropriate for this acquisition.

Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quotation conforms to the solicitation requirements, is technically acceptable, and offers the lowest evaluated price. 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 etc.

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The non-price factors will be evaluated on a technically acceptable/unacceptable basis. No tradeoff will be made between price and non-price factors. Among quotations/proposals determined to be technically acceptable, award will be made to the responsible offeror with the lowest evaluated price.

The Government reserves the right to make award without discussions, if permitted by the solicitation and applicable acquisition procedures.

52-216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984) (DEVIATION Mar 2026)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract 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

(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 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/part-127 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/section-127.300 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/subpart-19.14#FAR_Subpart_19_14 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title38-section101(2)&num=0&edition=prelim http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title38-section101(16)&num=0&edition=prelim http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title38-section101(16)&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/part-121

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(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 the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

Women-owned small business concern means a small business concern-

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part

127) 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 the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13

CFR 127.300.

(b)

(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is ________ [insert NAICS code].

(2) The small business size standard is _______ [insert size standard].

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce (i.e., nonmanufacturer), is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition—

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(c) Representations.

(1) The offeror represents as part of its offer that—

(i) it □ is, □ is not a small business concern; or

(ii) It □ is, □ is not a small business joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.103(h) and 13 CFR 125.8(a) and (b). [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(2) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it □ is, □ is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1001.

(3) [Complete only if the offeror represented…