Sol_140G0226Q0132.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

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STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6/1995)

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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8. TO:

b. COMPANYa. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

7. DELIVERY

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

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10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

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

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

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

ITEM NUMBER

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

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

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

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

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

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

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

c. CITY

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS)

2150 CENTRE AVENUE, BUILDING C

USGS OAG DENVER ACQUISITION BRANCH

PO BOX 25046

204 DENVER FEDERAL CENTER

DENVER CO 80225-0046

0044046251140G0226Q0132

Kekila Keuma

000-0000 USGS Fort Collins Science Center

80526-8118

08/13/2026

08/24/2026 1200 MD

FORT COLLINS

CO

Period of Performance: 10/04/2026 to

10/03/2029

00010 Base Period: 10/04/2026 through

10/03/2027

Maintenance service contract for

SeqStudio Flex shall be in accordance with the attached Performance Work

Statement. Services, non-personal to provide all plant, equipment, labor, supervision, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide yearly preventative maintenance for SeqStudio Flex 24-capillary Genetic

Analyzer in accordance with the attached

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NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

140G0226Q0132

Statement of Work, and Terms and Conditions.

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description:

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY

EQUIPMENT

Requisition No: 0044046251

Period of Performance: 10/04/2026 to

10/03/2027

00020 Option Period One (1): 10/04/2027 through

10/03/2028

Maintenance service contract for SeqStudio Flex shall be in accordance with the attached

Performance Work Statement. Services, non-personal to provide all plant, equipment, labor, supervision, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide yearly preventative maintenance for SeqStudio

Flex 24-capillary Genetic Analyzer in accordance with the attached Statement of Work, and Terms and Conditions.

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description:

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY

EQUIPMENT

Requisition No: 0044046251

Period of Performance: 10/04/2027 to

10/03/2028

00030 Option Period Two (2): 10/04/2028 through

10/03/2029

Maintenance service contract for SeqStudio Flex shall be in accordance with the attached

Performance Work Statement.

Services, non-personal to provide all plant, equipment, labor, supervision, and materials

(unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide yearly preventative maintenance for

SeqStudio Flex 24-capillary Genetic Analyzer in accordance with the attached Statement of Work, and Terms and Conditions.

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGES

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description:

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY

EQUIPMENT

Requisition No: 0044046251

Period of Performance: 10/04/2028 to

10/03/2029

All responses shall be sent to

Kekila_Keuma@ios.doi.gov

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Table of Contents

STATEMENT OF WORK FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICE CONTRACT FOR SEQSTUDIO FLEX

24-CAPILLARY GENETIC ANALYZER

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

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)

PROVISIONS

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

52.204-90 OFFEROR IDENTIFICATION (MAR 2026)

52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX

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

52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (FEB 2024) (DEVIATION JAN 2026)

BASIS FOR AWARD

SELLER ATTACHMENTS

SAM REQUIREMENT

QUOTATION SUBMISSION:

STATEMENT OF WORK FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICE CONTRACT FOR SEQSTUDIO FLEX 24-

CAPILLARY GENETIC ANALYZER

PROJECT BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

The Department of the Interior (DOI) U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) USGS Fort Collins Science Center (FORT) Molecular Ecology Lab (MEL), currently has a SeqStudio Flex 24-capillary Genetic analyzer (SN 24429-100) from Applied BioSystems that is used extensively in microsatellite and sequencing sample analysis. The SeqStudio Flex requires proper yearly preventative maintenance, as well as technical assistance and service in case the equipment breaks down. The system is currently covered by an AB Assurance Plan that will expire on 10/03/2026.

PRINCIPLE WORK LOCATION

2150 CENTRE AVENUE, BUILDING C

FORT COLLINS CO 80526-8118 USA

SITE CONTACT: TBD

ESTIMATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Base Period 10/04/2026 through 10/03/2027 Option Period One (1) 10/04/2027 through 10/03/2028 Option Period Two (2) 10/04/2028 through 10/03/2029

SCOPE OF WORK

Services, non-personal, to provide all replacement parts and reagents for the equipment, labor, travel, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for service agreement for on-line, phone and on-site maintenance of the SeqStudio Flex by performing the required tasks to meet or exceed the quality standards and time standards in accordance with this PWS.

REQUIRED TASKS WITH QUALITY STANDARDS AND TIME STANDARDS

The contractor is responsible for providing and covering the cost of all the following items:

Task 1 The contractor shall provide one preventative maintenance each year that is completed by an Applied BioSystems-certified trained service engineer.

Quality Standards: in accordance with the manufacturer’s maintenance manuals

Time Standards: The preventative maintenance visit will occur once each year covered by the contract in accordance with the manufacturer’s maintenance manuals or more often based on the maintenance program. Preventative maintenance typically can be completed in one visit, yet this may take multiple days if a replacement part needs to be ordered.

Task 1 QASP: The USGS TL will be present and ensure that once maintenance and any repairs are made or the preventative maintenance occurs that the machine is operational and meets all QAQC standards to assure that the contractor meets or exceeds the Task 1 Quality and Time Standards.

Task 1.1 The contractor shall replace all parts that are broken, defective, or are scheduled for replacement during routine maintenance as well as perform Manufacturer-recommended preventative maintenance using an Applied BioSystems-certified trained service engineer.

Quality Standards: Contractor shall use only Manufacturer approved parts and reagents and should perform maintenance tasks recommended by the Manufacturer.

Time: The preventative maintenance will occur once yearly within each of the contract. Scheduling of the preventative maintenance visit will depend on the schedule of both the contractor and the USGS MEL lab manager

Task 1.1 QASP: The USGS TL will be present and ensure that once repairs are made or the preventative maintenance occurs that the machine is operational and meets all QAQC standards to assure that the contractor meets or exceeds the Task 1 Quality and Time Standards.

Task 1.2 The contractor shall provide record of all services performed during routine maintenance.

Quality Standards: The contractor will provide a written report of any technical assistance, repairs or preventative maintenance that will be kept in the equipment maintenance log.

Time: The contactor will provide the written report at the completion of each site visit before they leave.

Task 1.2 QASP: The USGS TL will be present to receive such documentation to assure that the contractor meets or exceeds the Task 1.2 Quality and Time Standards.

Task 2 The contractor shall have an Applied BioSystems-certified trained service engineer available for technical assistance and repair in the event of instrument failure.

Quality Standards: Contractor will use only Manufacturer approved parts and reagents and assistance and repairs must be completed by an Applied BioSystems-certified trained service engineer.

Time Standards: The contractor will have an Applied BioSystems-certified trained service engineer available by phone for technical assistance during the work week Monday – Friday (8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Mountain time zone). If a site visit is necessary, it must occur by an Applied BioSystems-certified trained service engineer within 3-5 business days of the determination that a site visit is necessary.

Task 2 QASP: The USGS TL will be present and ensure that once repairs are made and that the machine is operational and meets all QAQC standards to assure that the contractor meets or exceeds the Task 2 Quality and Time Standards.

Task 2.1 The contractor shall supply all replacement parts and reagents and cover all expenses of travel and labor for an Applied BioSystems-certified trained service engineer in the event of an instrument failure.

Quality: Contractor will use only Manufacturer approved parts and reagents and assistance and repairs must be completed by an Applied BioSystems-certified trained service engineer.

Time: The contractor will have an Applied BioSystems-certified trained service engineer available by phone for technical assistance during the work week Monday – Friday (8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Mountain time zone). If a site visit is necessary, it must occur by an Applied BioSystems-certified trained service engineer within 3-5 business days of the determination that a site visit is necessary.

Task 2.1 QASP: The USGS TL will be present and ensure that once repairs are made and that the machine is operational and meets all QAQC standards to assure that the contractor meets or exceeds the Task 2 Quality and Time Standards.

Task 2.2 The contractor will provide phone support by an Applied BioSystems-certified trained service engineer to trouble shoot problems with the equipment.

Quality: Contractor will ensure phone support from an Applied BioSystems-certified trained service engineer.

Time: The contractor will have an Applied BioSystems-certified trained service engineer available by phone for technical assistance during the work week Monday – Friday (8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Mountain time zone).

Task 2.2 QASP: The USGS TL will be the person requesting technical support and will know whether assistance is available in the required timeframe and will ensure that any trouble shooting leaves the equipment operational and meets all QAQC standards to assure that the contractor meets or exceeds the Task 2 Quality and Time Standards.

Task 3 The contractor will provide and install all control software, firmware and hardware updates.

Quality Standards: Contractor will use only Manufacturer approved software, firmware, and hardware updates and updates must be completed by an Applied BioSystems-certified trained service engineer.

Time Standards: The contractor provide updates during the preventative maintenance visit or at any time when updates are necessary to ensure the functionality of the equipment.

Task 3 QASP: The USGS TL will be present and ensure that once updates are made and that the machine is operational and meets all QAQC standards to assure that the contractor meets or exceeds the Task 3 Quality and Time Standards.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Normal working hours shall be 7:00am-6:00pm, Monday-Friday. The contractor shall not work Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, or non-normal working hours, unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer. Requests to work at times other than normal hours shall be made in writing.

QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN AND SURVEILLANCE

The contractor is responsible for Quality Control (QC). The contractor shall complete its Quality Control Plan (QCP) processes before contacting the USGS Technical Liaison (TL) to begin the Government’s QASP processes. The QASP will not be a replacement or substitution for or included in the contractor’s QC and

QCP.

The Government is responsible for Quality Assurance (QA). The USGS’s Technical Liaison will run standard samples to assure that the equipment is performing to the manufacturer’s performance standards.

The quality standards for acceptability of are that all parts, reagents, software are certified by the manufacturer of the SeqStudio Flex to be compatible and optimal for use with the equipment. All service and technical assistance will be provided by personnel certified to work on the SeqStudio Flex instrument.

Technical assistance must be available 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Mountain time zone, during normal business days (Monday – Friday in the United States). If a site visit is necessary, it must be scheduled within 3-5 business days. The contractor must do a site visit and perform preventative maintenance as defined by the manufacturer within the year covered by the service contract. The contractor’s performance will be evaluated by whether or not they meet the time-based standard and whether or not they fix any problems with the equipment and perform the preventative maintenance as required.

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 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements Jan 2017

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

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) https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.203-17 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.203-19 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 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

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)

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

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

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards Aug 2018 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price

Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) Aug 2018

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

2026) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 Jan 2022

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706

Jan 2022 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) 52.233-3 Protest after Award Aug 1999

(DEVIATION May 2026)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim Oct 2004 (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_37 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-40 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-41 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-43 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_222_50 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-55 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-62 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_233_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_233_4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_240_91

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.

(End of clause)

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days;

provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed three (3) years.

(End of clause)

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.

(End of Clause)

GS 1131 UNILATERAL DEOBLIGATION OF UNEXPENDED FUNDS (MAY 2013)

The contractor shall submit all invoices under the award no later than 90 calendar days after the period of performance has expired, unless a request for extension has been submitted to the Contracting Officer. After 120 days has passed since the expiration of the performance period, the government reserves the right to issue a unilateral modification deobligating any unexpended funds, and to initiate closeout procedures.

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

In the event the contractor encounters difficulty in meeting performance requirements, or when it anticipates difficulty in complying with the contract delivery schedule or date, or whenever the contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential situation is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this contract, the contractor shall immediately notify the contracting officer and the COR (if one has been designated), in writing, giving pertinent details. This data shall be informational only in character. Notice under this provision shall not be construed as a waiver by the Government of any delivery schedule or date or of any rights or remedies provided by law or under this contract.

(End of Clause)

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

PLATFORM (IPP) (FEB 2021)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice [Contracting Officer to edit and include the documentation required under this contract]:

mailto:KKeuma@usgs.gov https://www.ipp.gov/ https://www.ipp.gov/

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

(866) 973-3131.

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

(End of Local Clause)

PROVISIONS

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

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

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

Provisions Title Date

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation

Jan 2017

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

2026) 52.209-2 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) 52.217-4 Evaluation of Options Exercised at Time of Contract Award Jun 1988

(DEVIATION May 2026)

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options Jul 1990 (DEVIATON May

2026) 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications DEVIATION Mar mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov https://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/FARMTOC.html https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.203-18 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_217_4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_217_5 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_240_90

(End of Provision)

52.204-90 OFFEROR IDENTIFICATION (MAR 2026)

If the Offeror will not have an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (https://www.sam.gov) when submitting its offer, it shall complete paragraphs (c) and (d) of this provision and include its responses with its offer.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code has the meaning provided in the clause at FAR 52.204- 91, Contractor Identification, of this solicitation.

Common parent means that corporate entity that owns or controls an affiliated group of corporations that files its Federal income tax returns on a consolidated basis, and of which the offeror is a member.

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator means a bank account identifier to establish additional System for Award Management records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see part 32) for the same entity.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest-level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees. There may be more than one immediate owner (e.g., joint ventures).

Predecessor means an entity whose assets were acquired by the offeror or another entity (most often through merger or acquisition) and whose affairs are now carried out by the offeror or the other entity under a new name.

Taxpayer Identification Number means the number required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to be used by the offeror to report income tax and other returns. It may be either a Social Security Number or an Employer Identification Number.

Unique entity identifier (UEI) has the meaning provided in the clause at FAR 52.204-91, Contractor Identification, of this solicitation.

(b) Unique entity identifier (UEI).

(1) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “Unique Entity Identifier” followed by the UEI that identifies the Offeror's name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The Offeror shall also enter its EFT indicator, if applicable.

(2) If the Offeror does not have a UEI, it shall go to https://www.sam.gov to obtain one. The Government will independently validate the existence and uniqueness of the Offeror before assigning a UEI.

(c) Taxpayer identification. The Offeror shall provide with its offer the following information that is necessary to comply with debt collection requirements of 31 U.S.C. 7701(c) and 3325(d); reporting requirements of 26 U.S.C. 6041, 6041A, and 6050M; and the implementing IRS regulations:

(1) Taxpayer identification number (TIN) https://www.sam.gov/ https://www.sam.gov/

□ TIN: ______________;

□ TIN has been applied for; or

□ TIN is not required because:

□ Offeror is a nonresident alien, foreign corporation, or foreign partnership that does not have income effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States and does not have an office or place of business or a fiscal paying agent in the United States;

□ Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of a foreign government; or

□ Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of the Federal Government.

(2) Type of organization.

□ Sole proprietorship;

□ Partnership;

□ Corporate entity (not tax-exempt);

□ Corporate entity (tax-exempt);

□ Government entity (Federal, State, or local);

□ Foreign government;

□ International organization per 26 CFR 1.6049-4; or

□ Other.

(3) Common parent.

□ Offeror is not owned or controlled by a common parent as defined in paragraph (a) of this provision; or

□ Name and TIN of common parent:

Name: ______________

TIN: ______________

(4) The TIN provided in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision may be matched with IRS records to verify the accuracy of the Offeror's TIN. The Government may use the TIN to collect and report on any delinquent amounts arising out of the Offeror's relationship with the Government (31 U.S.C. 7701(c)(3)).

(d) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code.

(1) The Offeror shall provide its CAGE code with its offer with its name and location address or otherwise include it prominently in its offer. The CAGE code shall be for that name and location address.

Insert the word “CAGE” before the code. The Offeror may obtain a CAGE code as indicated in the following table.

If the Offeror is… Then…

Located in the United States or its outlying areas

Submit a request to the DLA CAGE Branch via https://cage.dla.mil

Located outside the United States and its outlying areas and its country is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or a sponsored nation

Contact the appropriate National Codification Bureau (https://www.nato.int/structur/ac/135/about/contacts)

Located outside the United States and its outlying areas and its country is not a member of NATO or a sponsored nation

Contact the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) (https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/scage/CageList.aspx)

(2) The Offeror shall provide the CAGE code and legal business name (Do not use a “doing business as” name) for—

(i) Its immediate owner(s), if any;

(ii) Its highest-level owner, if any; and

(iii) Any predecessor(s), or predecessor of an Offeror’s predecessor, that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years.

Owner Type CAGE Code Legal Business Name

Immediate owner

Highest-level owner

Predecessor*

* Predecessor CAGE code may be marked “Unknown.”

(3) If the Offeror has more than one immediate owner (such as a joint venture), give the information for each owner (or joint venture participant). If the Offeror has more than one predecessor, provide information for each predecessor in reverse chronological order.

https://cage.dla.mil/ https://www.nato.int/structur/ac/135/about/contacts https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/scage/CageList.aspx

(End of provision)

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)

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

HUBZone small business concern means a small business concern that meets the requirements described in 13 CFR 126.200, is certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and designated by SBA as a HUBZone small business concern in the Small Business Search (SBS) ( 13 CFR 126.103).

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program means an SDVOSB concern that is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) as certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with 13 CFR 128.300.

Small business concern— https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/section-126.200 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/section-126.103

(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 means a small business concern that-

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

(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 paragraph (1) of this definition.

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 561710 – Exterminating and Pest Control Services.

(2) The small business size standard is less than $17.5 million in receipts.

(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 women-owned small disadvantage business concern.

(3) Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(4) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(5) SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror is certified as a SDVOSB concern]. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it □ is, □ is not a SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402.

[ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture:__.]

(6) HUBZone joint venture eligible under the HUBZone Program. [Complete only if the offeror is a HUBZone small business concern.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that it □ is, □ is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c). [ The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture must be certified as a HUBZone concern.

(d) Notice. Under 15 U.S.C. 645(d), any person who misrepresents a firm’s status as a business concern that is small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned small, economically disadvantaged women-owned small, or women-owned small eligible under the WOSB Program in order to obtain a contract to be awarded under the preference programs established pursuant to section 8, 9, 15, 31, and 36 of the Small Business Act or any other provision of Federal law that specifically references section 8(d) for a definition of program eligibility, will be—

(1) Punished by imposition of fine, imprisonment, or both;

(2) Subject to administrative remedies, including suspension and debarment; and

(3) Ineligible for participation in programs conducted under the authority of the Act.

(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: UEI, point of contact, quote for services broken down by year, quotes for services shall be on individual line items and separated by year. Additionally, certification as detailed under provision 52.212-2 shall be supplied with any quote for both the primary and sub-contractor.

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/

QUOTATION SUBMISSION:

Quote packages are to be received in the contracting office no later than 12:00 P.M. (MS) on Aug 24, 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.

https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/

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