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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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

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13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

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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.

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

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

c. CITY

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS)

6505 N.E. 65th Street

USGS OAG SACRAMENTO ACQUISITION BR.

MODOC HALL, CSUS

3020 STATE UNIVERSITY DRIVE EAST

SACRAMENTO CA 95819-6027

0044025331140G0326Q0023

Victor Nuno

278-9442 USGS Western Fisheries Research Ctr

98115

02/11/2026

02/25/2026 1200 ES

Seattle

WA

Exterior Painting

NAICS code is: 238320-Painting and Wall

Covering Contractors

Size Standard-less than $19M.

This action is set-aside for 100% small business participation.

Project Size-pursuant to FC 36.101-3

Building was constructed in 1992.

(No Lead based Paint)

The USGS intends to award a firm-fixed

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NSN 7540-01-152-8067

140G0326Q0023 price contract in accordance with the procedures of

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 13

(Simplified Acquisition Procedures) and 36

(Construction and Architect-Engineer

Contracts). The Construction Wage Requirements

Statute (prevailing wage, formerly Davis-Bacon

Act) will apply.

Note to Potential Offerors: Any award resulting from this RFQ will be based on a lowest price technically acceptable method. Each offeror must submit sufficient documentation for the USGS to evaluate in order to determine technical acceptability of their offer. Failure to provide the requested information may result in removal from further consideration.

Submission of Quotation: Quotations shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to vnuno@usgs.gov. All quotation documents required by this solicitation must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than

February 25, 2026 at 1200 Eastern Time. Please submit questions ONLY via email to Contracting officer vnuno@usgs.gov no later than February

20, 2026.

Period of Performance: 03/02/2026 to

06/30/2026

00010 Exterior painting IAW statement of work herein.

-Statement of work, provisions and clauses, 18 pages

-Water Determination, 10 pages

-Photos, 32 pages

Product/Service Code: Z1AA

Product/Service Description: MAINTENANCE OF

OFFICE BUILDINGS

Direct questions pertaining to this

RFQ to: Victor Nuno, Contracting Officer vnuno@usgs.gov

STATEMENT OF WORK

WESTERN FISHERIES RESEARCH CENTER LABORATORY CAMPUS EXTERIOR PAINTING

1.0 Introduction and Background

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) WESTERN FISHERIES RESEARCH CENTER (WFRC) located in Seattle, Washington requires exterior painting services for steel doors, roof hatches, architectural steel elements, and roof downspouts. The WFRC carries out research and provide technical assistance to support the best possible stewardship of the Nation's natural resources, emphasizing fish populations and aquatic ecosystems of the West. The WFRC has a 50-year history of excellence in fisheries disciplines and is leader in the field of molecular and microbiology within the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The WFRC addresses the unique issues of large western river systems such as the Columbia, and the challenges faced by desert aquatic systems and their threatened or endangered fish species.

The WFRC Seattle campus contains five buildings which include an administration building, two laboratories, a facilities building, and additional laboratory support structures. The campus requires exterior painting services to maintain the protective and aesthetic qualities of facility steel elements including doors, downspouts, architectural steel, and roof access components to provide continued protection from environmental degradation and maintain the facility's professional appearance.

2.0 Scope

2.1 Place of Performance - The USGS WFRC, 6505 NE 65TH ST, Seattle, WA 98115.

2.2 Period of Performance – March 02, 2026, through June 30, 2026, subject to weather conditions and operational requirements.

2.3 Site Inspection – Contractor to meet on site no later than 5 days after notice to proceed to review exterior painting requirements.

2.4 Work Hours – Work will be performed during normal business hours of 6:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday through Friday.

2.5 Work Description - The scope of work encompasses comprehensive exterior painting services for designated steel elements across four buildings on the laboratory campus. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to prepare surfaces and apply paint to restore the protective and aesthetic qualities of the exterior elements. The work includes surface preparation, primer application where required, and finish coat application to match existing color specifications.

2.6 General Requirements - The contractor's responsibilities are limited to the exterior painting work specified in the Technical Requirements section and do not extend to any interior work, structural modifications, or maintenance activities beyond painting services. All work must be coordinated to minimize disruption to ongoing laboratory operations and maintain facility security protocols. All laborers and mechanics performing work on-site shall be paid in accordance with the applicable U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination incorporated into the contract at time of award.

3.0 Applicable Documents

The contractor shall comply with the following documents in performance of this Statement of Work:

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for construction work

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations for lead-based paint activities

• Local and state environmental regulations for paint disposal and air quality

• Facility security and safety protocols as provided by facility management

4.0 Technical Requirements

4.1 Site Inspection and Color Matching

Site Inspection and Color Matching – Perform a comprehensive site inspection of all areas identified for painting within 5 days of notice to proceed. Meet with facility management to review project requirements, access procedures, and security protocols. Provide paint color samples and material submittals for government approval, including color matching to existing paint specifications within 7 days of site inspection. (Material Submittals)

4.2 Surface Preparation

Clean and prepare all designated surfaces for painting including removal of loose or peeling paint, rust treatment where applicable, and surface cleaning. All preparation work shall be performed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and industry standards. Protect surrounding areas and landscaping from paint debris and overspray using appropriate covering materials.

4.2.1 Cleaning - Pressure washing and/or scrubbing surfaces with a degreaser or TSP (trisodium phosphate) solution to remove dirt, chalking paint, mildew, and contaminants. Allow surfaces to dry completely before proceeding.

4.2.2 Rust Treatment - Mechanical removal is the preferred method. Use wire brushing, sanding, or a needle scaler to remove loose rust and flaking paint down to sound material. Apply chemical conversion using a phosphoric acid-based rust converter (like Ospho, Corroseal, or similar) to chemically convert iron oxide to iron phosphate, creating a stable base for paint. Apply after mechanical prep to any remaining rust staining.

4.2.3 Final Preparation - After rust treatment, wipe surfaces with a solvent like xylene or mineral spirits to remove dust and residue. Feather edges of sound remaining paint with sandpaper to remove sharp transition lines.

4.3 Paint System

Primer, Topcoat, Semi-gloss Sheen. Apply one coat of primer and two coats of topcoat for proper protection resulting in 3-5 mils dry film thickness total for long-term corrosion protection.

4.3.1 Primer - Apply a rust-inhibitive primer designed for ferrous metals (alkyd-based primers with zinc phosphate or zinc chromate, or a direct-to-metal (DTM) primer (Sherwin-Williams Pro Industrial DTM Acrylic, PPG Pitt-Tech DTM, or similar).

4.3.2 Topcoat - Industrial-grade DTM enamel or alkyd enamel.

4.4 Fire Hydrant Painting

Paint six (6) fire hydrants including surface preparation, primer application if required, and finish coat application to match existing color specifications. Coordinate work with facility management to ensure fire safety systems remain accessible during painting operations. (Fire Hydrant Painting Completion)

4.5 Administration Building Painting

Paint the following elements on the Administration Building: nine (9) downspouts, architectural/structural steel entry, one (1) mechanical room double door/frame, and one (1) roof hatch/frame. All surfaces shall receive appropriate surface preparation and finish coating to match existing paint specifications. (Administration Building Painting Completion)

4.6 Facilities Building Painting

Paint the following elements on the Facilities Building: rear entry door/frame, eight (8) downspouts, gas piping at meter, downstairs door/frame, three (3) rollup doors/frames, two (2) front entry doors/frames, twelve (12) steam bed column supports, and one (1) roof hatch/frame. Coordinate rollup door painting to minimize disruption to building access. (Facilities Building Painting Completion)

4.7 Wet Laboratory Building Painting

Paint the following elements on the Wet Lab Building: thirteen (13) downspouts, two (2) double wetlab doors/frames, architectural/structural steel entry, one (1) double door/frame, three (3) doors/frames under chiller towers, chiller tower structural steel, two (2) doors/frames on chiller tower platform, two (2) chiller tower support structural steel elements, chiller tower railing, chiller tower steel supports for piping, one (1) door/frame to roof access, and one (1) roof hatch/frame. Special attention required for chiller tower access and safety protocols. (Wet Laboratory Building Painting Completion)

4.8 Wet Laboratory/Dry Laboratory Vestibule Painting

Paint architectural/structural steel entry elements for the Wet Lab/Dry Lab Vestibule to match existing color specifications. (Vestibule Painting Completion)

4.9 Dry Laboratory Painting

Paint the following elements on the Dry Lab: twenty-four (24) downspouts, gas piping, two (2) fume hood structural towers, one (1) door/frame at fume hood landing, two (2) double doors/frames at mechanical intake landing, and one

(1) roof hatch/frame. Coordinate work around fume hood operations to ensure laboratory safety systems remain functional. (Dry Lab Painting Completion)

4.10 Dry Laboratory/Administration

Paint architectural/structural steel entry elements for the Dry Lab/Admin Building Vestibule to match existing color specifications. (Vestibule Entry Painting Completion)

4.11 Work Coordination and Safety

Coordinate all work activities with facility management to maintain laboratory operations and security protocols.

Provide advance notice of any work activities that may impact building access or laboratory functions. Maintain safety protocols for work at height and around laboratory facilities.

Prior to mobilization, the contractor shall provide a Site-Specific Safety Plan and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) covering, at minimum, work at height, chiller tower access, and protection of occupied laboratory areas.

4.12 Cleanup and Final Inspection

Remove all debris, equipment, and materials from the work site. Conduct final inspections with facility management to ensure all work meets specifications and quality standards. Address any deficiencies identified during final inspection.

5.0 Deliverables

All deliverables and completed work are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Contracting Officer or Facility Manager at site.

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): http://www.acquisition.gov/far/

52.204-7 – SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (NOV 2024)

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services— Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products or Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

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(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It □ will, □ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that— It □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided;

and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

52.204-16-COMMERCIAL AND ENTITIY CODE REPORTING (AUG 2020)

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

(a)

(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is: 238320 (2) The small business size standard is: Less than $19.0 Million

(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 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.

(b)

(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

(i) □ Paragraph (d) applies.

(ii) □ Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless–

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or © The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that-

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and © Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance-Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

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(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

© The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(xiv) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans’ Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of biobased products in USDA-designated product categories; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA–designated items.

(xix) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the provision at 52.204-7.

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates II and III.)

This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

© If the acquisition value is $100,000 or more but is less than $102,280, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225- 5.

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan-Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] __ (i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

__ (ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

__ (iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

__ (iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment- Certification.

__ (v) 52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Certification.

__ (vi) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

__ (A) Basic.

__ (B) Alternate I.

__ (vii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM website accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph © of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.219-2#FAR_52_219_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-19#FAR_Part_19 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/19.000#FAR_19_000 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-22#FAR_52_222_22 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-26#FAR_52_222_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-25#FAR_52_222_25 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-26#FAR_52_222_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-38#FAR_52_222_38 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.223-1#FAR_52_223_1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.223-2#FAR_52_223_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.223-4#FAR_52_223_4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.223-22#FAR_52_223_22 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-7#FAR_52_204_7 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-2#FAR_52_225_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-1#FAR_52_225_1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-4#FAR_52_225_4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-3#FAR_52_225_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-6#FAR_52_225_6 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-5#FAR_52_225_5 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-5#FAR_52_225_5 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-20#FAR_52_225_20 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-25#FAR_52_225_25 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.226-2#FAR_52_226_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-17#FAR_52_204_17 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-20#FAR_52_204_20 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-18#FAR_52_222_18 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-48#FAR_52_222_48 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-52#FAR_52_222_52 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.227-6#FAR_52_227_6 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.227-15#FAR_52_227_15 https://www.sam.gov/

FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause # Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a FIRM, FIXED PRICE contract resulting from this solicitation.

52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT-CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "construction material," "domestic construction material," and "foreign construction material," as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Construction Materials" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-9).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers.

(1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers.

(1) When an offer includes foreign construction material not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested-

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/4.1201#FAR_4_1201

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for- February 18, 2026.

(c) Participants will meet at: The USGS Western Fisheries Research Center Laboratory (WFRC), 6505 NE 65TH ST, Seattle, WA 98115.

(d) Time: 10:00 local time

RSVP: No Later than February 17st, 2026 @ 12:00 PM POC- John Allen Email: jsallen@usgs.gov

QUOTATIONS SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

All quotation shall be submitted by email to the Contracting Officer at vnuno@usgs.gov by the closing date and time indicated on the cover page of the solicitation. Late submissions WILL NOT be accepted. Hard copies, facsimile transmissions, or documentation submitted through any on-line portal will not be accepted.

Prospective contractors must submit documentation demonstrating their qualifications to perform this work.

The USGS is interested in technical capability, capacity to perform in the required time, recent and relevant experience, and recent and relevant past performance. prospective contractors must also submit a work plan detailing how they plan to complete this project within the required time. There is no prescribed format for submissions, but they must not exceed five (2) single-sided pages of normal-sized print.

Regarding price, offerors must submit a firm-fixed price to complete work IAW the Statement of Work.

mailto:jsallen@usgs.gov mailto:vnuno@usgs.gov

EVALUATION OF CONTRACTORS:

Prospective contractor must be properly registered as in SAM.gov at the time offers are submitted to be considered for this project. This requirement is a definitive responsibility criterion and is subject to verification by the Government.

All subcontractors performing work under this contract must be appropriately licensed in the State of Washington.

Prospective contractor that are not properly registered at the time of submission will not be considered for award.

Prospective contractor shall submit a copy of the applicable license for the contractor performing the work with their quote. THIS IS A PASS/FAIL REQUIREMENT.

The USGS will select for award the offeror whose offering this solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government The following factor will be used to evaluate offers:

• Lowest Price Technically Acceptable

Any individuals or subcontractors identified by name in your offer as “key personnel” and used as part of the capability, experience, or past performance evaluation must be assigned to work on the project if awarded; proposals must specifically affirm this requirement and clearly indicate any “key personnel.” Subsequent changes must be approved by the Contracting Officer.

It is the prospective contractor’s responsibility to submit sufficient information to allow a meaningful evaluation in each of these areas. Failure to do so will negatively impact our evaluation of your quotation. The government will award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, is the lowest-priced among those technically acceptable. Technical capability will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis. Proposals that do not meet all requirements will be determined technically unacceptable and not considered for award.

CLAUSES

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): http://www.acquisition.gov/far/

The following clauses are incorporated by reference, with fill-ins noted where appropriate:

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE. (AUG 2020)

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS. (DEC

2014)

52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS (NOV

2015) 52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (Nov 2020)

52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION. (JAN 2025)

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR. (JUN 2003)

52.222-6 CONSTRUCTION WAGE GRADE REQUIREMENT. (AUG 2018)

52.222-7 WITHHOLDING OF FUNDS. (MAY 2014)

52.222-8 PAYROLLS AND BASIC RECORDS. (JUL 2021)

52.222-10 COMPLIANCE WITH COPELAND ACT REQUIREMENTS. (FEB 1988)

52.222-11 SUBCONTRACTS (LABOR STANDARDS). (MAY 2014)

52.222-12 CONTRACT TERMINATION - DEBARMENT. (MAY 2014)

52.222-13 COMPLIANCE WITH WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS AND RELATED ACT REGULATIONS.

(MAY 2014)

52.222-14 DISPUTES CONCERNING LABOR STANDARDS. (FEB 1988)

52.222-15 CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY. (MAY 2014)

52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES. (JUN 2020)

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS. (OCT 2025)

52.222-62 PAID SICK LEAVE UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13706 (JAN 2022)

52.223-2 REPORTING OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS. (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

52.223-3 ALT 1. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA (FEB

2021)

52.223-5 POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RIGHT-TO-KNOW INFORMATION. (MAY 2024)

52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING

(MAY 2024)

52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES. (FEB 2021)

52.227-4 PATENT INDEMNITY – CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (DEC 2007)

52.232-5 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. (MAY 2014)

52.232-23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS (MAY 2014)

52.232-27 PROMPT PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. (JAN 2017)

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER – SYSTEM FOR AWARD MAMAGEMENT.

(OCT 2018)

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

(MAR 2023)

52.233-1 DISPUTES. (MAY 2014)

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD. (AUG 1996)

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM. (OCT 2004)

52.236-2 DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS. (APR 1984)

52.236-3 SITE INVESTIGATION AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK. (APR 1984)

52.236-5 MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP. (APR 1984)

52.236-7 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. (NOV 1991)

52.236-8 OTHER CONTRACTS. (APR 1984)

52.236-9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND

IMPROVEMENTS. (APR 1984)

52.236-10 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS. (APR 1984)

52.236-11 USE AND POSSESSION PRIOR TO COMPLETION. (APR 1984)

52.236-12 CLEANING UP. (APR 1984)

52.236-13 ACCIDENT PREVENTION. (NOV 1991)

52.236-14 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES (APR 1984)

(a)The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. Unless otherwise provided in the contract, the amount of each utility service consumed shall be charged to or paid for by the Contractor at prevailing rates charged to the Government or, where the utility is produced by the Government, at reasonable rates determined by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

The Government shall provide 120V power and water. The Government does not intend to charge for any power or water utilized for the performance of this contract.

52.242-14 SUSPENSION OF WORK. (APR 1984)

52.243-5 CHANGES AND CHANGED CONDITIONS. (APR 1984)

52.246-12 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION. (AUG 1996)

52.246-21 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION. (MAR 1994)

52.249-1 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT (FIXED-PRICE) (SHORT

FORM). (APR 1984)

52.249-10 DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION). (APR 1984)

52.253-1 COMPUTER GENERATED FORMS (JAN 1991)

52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK. (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 7 Days calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use by the period of performance end date. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

GS1440 WAGE DETERMINATION APPLICABLE

Use in all construction contracts and in service contracts when wage determination has been received from DOL. CO fill in number, date and attachment number. In the performance of this contract, the contractor shall comply with the requirements of U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination # WA20260108 dated 01/02/2026 rev. 0.

52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN-CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (OCT 2022)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item—

(1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is–

(i) A commercial product (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition of “commercial product” at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101);

(ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and

(iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and

(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 40102(4), such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

"Construction material" means an article, material, or supply brought to the construction site by the Contractor or a subcontractor for incorporation into the building or work. The term also includes an item brought to the site preassembled from articles, materials, or supplies. However, emergency life safety systems, such as emergency lighting, fire alarm, and audio evacuation systems, that are discrete systems incorporated into a public building or work and that are produced as complete systems, are evaluated as a single and distinct construction material regardless of when or how the individual parts or components of those systems are delivered to the construction site.

Materials purchased directly by the Government are supplies, not construction material.

Cost of components means—

(1) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into the construction material (whether or not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued); or

(2) For components manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture of the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (1) of this definition, plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit. Cost of components does not include any costs associated with the manufacture of the construction material.

Critical component means a component that is mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States and deemed critical to the U.S. supply chain. The list of critical components is at FAR 25.105.

Critical item means a domestic construction material or domestic end product that is deemed critical to U.S. supply chain resiliency. The list of critical items is at FAR 25.105.

Domestic construction material means—

(1) For construction material that does not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both-

(i) An unmanufactured construction material mined or produced in the United States; or

(ii) A construction material manufactured in the United States, if–

(A) The cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds 60 percent of the cost of all its components, except that the percentage will be 65 percent for items delivered in calendar years 2024 through 2028 and 75 percent for items delivered starting in calendar year 2029. Components of foreign origin of the same class or kind for which nonavailability determinations have been made are treated as domestic. Components of unknown origin are treated as foreign; or

(B) The construction material is a COTS item; or

(2) For construction material that consists wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, a construction material manufactured in the United States if the cost of foreign iron and steel constitutes less than 5 percent of the cost of all components used in such construction material.