Sol_140G0326Q0067.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

b. TELEPHONE

AREA CODE

NUMBER

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6/1995)

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

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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

(See Schedule)

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

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

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

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

ITEM NUMBER

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

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

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

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NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

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c. CITY

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS)

2885 Mission Street

USGS OAG SACRAMENTO ACQUISITION BR.

MODOC HALL, CSUS

3020 STATE UNIVERSITY DRIVE EAST

SACRAMENTO CA 95819-6027

0044040774140G0326Q0067

Joel Berberena

000-0000 USGS Pacific Coastal & Marine

95060

03/31/2026

04/14/2026 0500 PD

Multiple

Santa Cruz

CA

REQUEST FOR FIRM, FIXED PRICE QUOTE IN

U.S. DOLLARS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK.

1. REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Pacific Coastal & Marine Science Center

(PCMSC), Santa Cruz, California, requires a contractor-provided vessel and crew to support offshore scientific operations, including deployment and retrieval of a wave glider and associated equipment offshore of

Humboldt Bay, California.

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NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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(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)

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The requirement includes vessel services, mobilization/demobilization, crew support, meals, and all necessary equipment to safely conduct offshore missions.

a. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary. The Government will not pay for any information requested nor compensate respondents for costs incurred in preparing a quotation. Materials submitted will not be returned.

b. This acquisition is conducted under FAR Part

12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and

Commercial Services, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

c. Solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal

Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 effective

03/13/2026.

d. NAICS Code: 488390 Other Support Activities for Water Transportation

e. Size Standard: $47 Million

f. PSC Code: V124

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION-

TRANSPORTATION: MARINE CHARTER

g. All services shall be performed in accordance with the attached Statement of

Work.

h. This requirement will be awarded on an all-or-none basis. Partial quotes will not be accepted.

2. Performance includes two (2) offshore missions (deployment and retrieval).

Anticipated performance windows:

- Deployment: August 2026

- Retrieval: September 2026

3.QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

a. Question and answer period regarding this

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) solicitation shall be between 3/31/2026 -

04/07/26 and submitted in writing via email to the Contracting Officer at joel_berberena@ios.doi.gov.

b. Questions submitted after this timeline may not be answered.

c. Answers to questions will be provided to all prospective quoters to ensure equal access to information.

d. Verbal responses provided during informal discussions shall not be considered binding.

Only written responses issued by the Government shall be considered official.

4. QUOTE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

a. Quotes shall include a firm, fixed price for all required services, including vessel, crew, fuel, mobilization/demobilization, meals, and all other costs necessary to meet the requirements.

b. Quotes shall clearly demonstrate compliance with all requirements in the attached Statement of Work.

c. The Offeror shall provide a technical description of the proposed vessel, including specifications demonstrating compliance with

SOW requirements (e.g., vessel size, equipment, crew qualifications, capabilities).

d. Offeror shall provide UEI with quote submission.

e. If SAM Representations are current within 12 months, complete FAR 52.212-3 Instructions paragraph (b)(2) and identify affected paragraphs c-v, if applicable. If no changes apply, state "No exceptions."

f. If SAM Representations are not current, complete FAR 52.212-3 paragraphs c-v.

g. Completed FAR 52.204-24 and FAR 52.204-26

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) unless already current in SAM.

h. Quotes must remain valid for a minimum of 30 calendar days after RFQ closing.

i. Submit quotes via email to:

Joel Berberena

Contracting Officer

U.S. Geological Survey joel_berberena@ios.doi.gov

Period of Performance: 07/01/2026 to

11/30/2026

00010 Vessel Lease in accordance with statement of work.

Product/Service Code: V124

Product/Service Description:

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION-

TRANSPORTATION:

MARINE CHARTER

Delivery: 11/30/2026

00020 Vessel MOB/DeMOB in accordance with statement of work.

Product/Service Code: V124

Product/Service Description:

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION-

TRANSPORTATION:

MARINE CHARTER

Delivery: 11/30/2026

00030 Vessel Weather Da, Weather Day shall be priced at the same daily rate as the vessel lease unless otherwise justified.

A "Weather Day" is a day in which the vessel and crew are available and mobilized for operations but unable to perform mission activities due to unsafe or unsuitable weather or sea conditions, as determined by the

Government.

Weather Days are only applicable when the vessel is on standby at the direction of the

Government.

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)

The Contractor shall not invoice for Weather

Days when delays are due to mechanical issues, crew availability, or other contractor-controlled factors.

The Government anticipates up to ONE (1)

Weather Day for pricing purposes; however, this is an estimate only and not a guarantee.

Product/Service Code: V124

Product/Service Description:

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION-

TRANSPORTATION:

MARINE CHARTER

Delivery: 11/30/2026

00040 1 EAFuel.

Shall be reimbursed at actual cost without fee.

Reimbursement is limited to fuel consumed in direct performance of the missions under this contract (including transit to/from the work site).

The Contractor shall provide dated fuel receipts and a summary of fuel usage by mission.

The Government reserves the right to review and determine reasonableness of fuel consumption based on vessel specifications and transit distance.

The total reimbursable fuel amount shall not exceed $3,250.00 without prior Contracting

Officer approval.

Estimated consumption 650 gallons, $5.00 per gallon.

Product/Service Code: V124

Product/Service Description:

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION-

TRANSPORTATION:

MARINE CHARTER

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Statement of Work

Introduction The Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey (USGS), Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center requires a vessel to support the deployment and retrieval of scientific equipment offshore of Humboldt Bay.

Scope Two scientific missions will be conducted: deployment of a wave glider and subsequent retrieval of a transponder and wave glider.

1. Deployment Mission: Tentatively scheduled for August 13–18, 2026, involving the deployment of one (1) wave glider near the entrance of Humboldt Bay.

2. Retrieval Mission: Tentatively scheduled for September 21–25, 2026, involving the retrieval of:

1. One (1) transponder located at Latitude 41.6497°N, Longitude 125.5047°W in approximately 3,095 meters of water depth

2. One (1) wave glider, approximately 5–6 weeks after deployment.

3. Performance shall occur within the Period of Performance; however, actual mission execution dates are contingent upon weather and sea conditions.

4. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Government to identify suitable weather windows for mission execution.

5. The Government retains discretion to determine acceptable operating conditions for deployment and retrieval activities.

6. The Period of Performance establishes the overall window in which the work may be performed; however, the

Government is procuring mission-based services, not continuous vessel availability.

The Contractor shall only be compensated for actual mission days, authorized Weather Days, and mobilization/demobilization as specified in the contract. The Contractor is not entitled to payment for idle time, standby time, or periods of non-use outside of Government-directed operations.

Preparation and Mobilization USGS field personnel will mobilize and load scientific equipment, including the USGS wave glider, onto the vessel one day prior to departure.

Transit and Operations For the second mission, the vessel will transit with equipment and personnel to the study site approximately 78 nautical miles (145 km) from the entrance of Humboldt Bay. Once on site, USGS personnel will trigger the release of the transponder from the seafloor. The transponder and USGS wave glider will be recovered, secured, and transported back to shore.

Objective The goal of this offshore work is to launch a wave glider to measure existing seafloor geodetic stations in southern Cascadia to understand strain accumulation and release (locking) along the shallow subduction megathrust interface. A transponder will be recovered to allow its five-year battery to be replaced in preparation for re-battery with the ROV Jason in 2027.

This work is being conducted as part of the USGS Subduction Zone Marine Geohazards Project and in collaboration with scientists at the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, Scripps Institute of Oceanography, and the University of Stuttgart, Germany.

Specifications and Requirements

1. The vessel shall be fully licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard, as required by law, and shall have passed all appropriate U.S. Coast Guard requirements for safety and seaworthiness.

2. The vessel shall be equipped with radar, depth sounder, EPIRB, safety equipment, medical kit, current nautical charts, and GPS navigation.

3. The vessel shall be at least 90 feet overall length with a working deck, A-frame or overboarding equipment, winch, and a cruising speed of at least 20 knots.

4. The vessel must be capable of accommodating up to eight (8) personnel during 24-hour operations. The contractor shall provide the appropriate number of crew necessary to safely support 24-hour operations.

5. Three meals per day will be provided for eight (8) personnel during 24-hour operations. The intended work will require odd working hours, and thus flexibility in mealtimes and provision of snack food throughout the day. Breakfast and lunch may be either hot or cold meals, but dinner must be a hot meal. Meals must be well balanced, nutritious, 140G0326Q0067 PR0044040774 Humboldt Vessel Charter Page 7 of 16 palatable, and varied. If special dietary needs (e.g., low-sodium, vegetarian, diabetic, etc.) are required, USGS will notify the contractor at least 10 days prior to scheduled departure.

6. The vessel captain must have at least four (4) years of experience as vessel master in the Pacific.

7. Mobilization and demobilization of the vessel shall take place in Eureka, California, at the ship’s port of choice sufficient to load and off-load from a flatbed truck. The vessel must have a shipboard crane able to load all equipment or arrange shoreside crane services for both on- and off-load.

8. The vessel must be equipped with appropriate systems and equipment redundancy to ensure successful completion of the mission and/or safe return to port in the event of equipment failure at sea.

9. The vessel must have sufficient deck space for the storage and deployment of the seafloor monument assemblies, float package, wave glider, and gear basket.

10. The vessel shall be equipped with handling gear, workspace, and equipment with the following minimum specifications:

a. A-Frame:

15 ft vertical clearance, 10 ft horizontal clearance (for wave-glider deployment), 3,500 lbs. SWL, minimum reach 8 ft outboard and 4 ft inboard.

b. Winch and Wire:

3,500 lbs. SWL on winch, wire, and all overboarding equipment in the wire train, including sheaves, fairleads, and blocks.

c. Deck(s):

At least 400 square feet of working deck, or sufficient space for:

• 1 monument base (36” in diameter, or 42” x 48” if on pallets)

• 1 gear basket (48” x 48”)

• 1 float package (48” x 48”)

• 1 wave glider (5’ x 13’) and sufficient clear deck space for deployment operations.

d. Crane:

1,000 lbs. SWL to relocate science equipment stored on an upper deck, if necessary.

Other Requirements

1. Safety and seaworthiness of the vessel are paramount.

2. Experience in this type of scientific work.

3. Workspace accommodations.

4. Method of equipment deployment.

5. Ability to maintain station.

Acceptance Criteria:

Performance is considered complete upon:

(1) Successful deployment of the wave glider at the designated location;

(2) Successful retrieval of the transponder and wave glider;

(3) Safe transport of all personnel and equipment to and from the work site;

(4) Completion of all required operations in accordance with the Statement of Work.

The Government will review and accept services upon completion of each mission.

The Contractor shall invoice upon completion of the entire requirement, defined as successful completion of both the deployment and retrieval missions in accordance with the Statement of Work. A final invoice may be submitted after all required services have been performed and accepted by the Government.

In the event the deployment mission is successfully completed but the retrieval mission cannot be performed due to factors outside the Contractor’s control (e.g., weather, Government direction), payment shall be made on a CLIN-by-CLIN basis for services performed and accepted.

Payment shall be determined as follows:

(1) CLIN 00010 (Vessel Lease): Payment shall be prorated based on the number of mission days successfully completed relative to the total planned mission days.

(2) CLIN 00020 (Mobilization/Demobilization): Full payment shall be made if mobilization has occurred.

(3) CLIN 00030 (Weather Day): Payment shall be made only for authorized Weather Days in accordance with the contract.

(4) CLIN 00040 (Fuel): Reimbursement shall be made for actual allowable fuel costs incurred in performance of mission activities, subject to contract limitations.

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Mission days shall be defined as days in which the vessel is underway or on station in support of mission execution, as determined by the Government.

The Contracting Officer shall make the final determination of allowable payment consistent with the above structure.

END STATEMENT OF WORK

GS1364 Nonpersonal Services and Supervision of Contractor’s Employees (September 2017)

a. This contract is a “nonpersonal services contract” as defined in FAR 37.101. It is therefore, understood and agreed that the contractor and/or the contractor’s employees:

(1) shall perform the services specified herein as independent contractors, not as employees of the government;

(2) shall request clarification in writing from the Contracting Officer if the Contractor finds it necessary with respect to the scope of services to be performed or the manner in which the services are to be performed hereunder.

(3) shall be responsible for their own management and administration of the work required and bear sole responsibility for complying with any and all technical, schedule, or financial requirements or constraints attendant to the performance of this contract;

(4) shall be free from supervision, direction or control by any government employee with respect to the manner or method of performance of the services specified; but

(5) shall comply with such general direction of the Contracting Officer (or the duly authorized representative) pursuant to the government’s right and obligation to inspect, accept or reject the work as is necessary to ensure accomplishment of the contract objectives.

(6) shall not be at any time during the contract period employees of the U.S. Government.

b. The contractor's employees and subcontractors must make clear, in dealings with the public, federal employees, or other contractors that they are not federal employees. To minimize possible confusion, contractors and subcontractors are not permitted to wear clothing or other items (apart from official identity credential) bearing the name, logo, or seal of the U.S.

Geological Survey while performing work under this contract.

DOI-AAAP-0028 V4 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Internet Payment Platform (IPP) (February 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:

None

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.

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52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (February 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/

Clause Title Date

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCTOBER 2018 [Dev 10/28/25]

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications.

DECEMBER 2014 [Dev 10/28/25]

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items NOVEMBER 2023 [Dev 10/28/25]

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

March 2026 [Deviation Oct 2025]

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of

Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab

Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) ( 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C.

3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with Alternate I (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C.

4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section

1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

X (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) ( 41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community—see FAR 3.900(a).

X (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31

U.S.C. 6101 note). [Dev 10/28/25] __ (6) [Reserved].

__ (7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).[Dev

10/28/25] __ (8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, 140G0326Q0067 PR0044040774 Humboldt Vessel Charter Page 11 of 16 section 743 of Div. C). ). [Dev 10/28/25] X (9) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

__ (10) 52.204-28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide

Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (Dec 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

X (11) (i) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition. (Dec 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title

II).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Dec 2023) of 52.204-30.

__ (12) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (Jan 2025) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note). ).[Dev 10/28/25] __ (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. 2313).

).[Dev 10/28/25] __ (14) [Reserved].

__ (15) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Oct 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a). ).[Dev 10/28/25] __ (16) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a). ).[Dev 10/28/25] __ (17) [Reserved] __ (18) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644). ).[Dev 10/28/25] __ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.

__ (19) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644). ).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

__ (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025)( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)). ).[Dev 10/28/25] __ (21) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2025) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)). ).[Dev 10/28/25] __ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Jan 2025) of 52.219-9.

__ (22) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-13.

__ (23) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

__ (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (25) 52.219-27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business

(SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (Feb 2024) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

X (26) (i) 52.219-28, Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jan 2025) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-28.

__ (27) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small

Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)). ).[Dev 10/28/25] __ (28) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)). ).[Dev 10/28/25] __ (29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (30) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)). ).[Dev 10/28/25] X (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O. 11755). ).[Dev 10/28/25] __ (32) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Mar 2026)( E.O. 13126). ).[Dev 10/28/25]

(33) 52.222 21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015). [Reserved - DEVIATION FEB 2025]

(34) (i) 52.222 26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246). [Reserved - DEVIATION FEB 2025] __ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

__ (35) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212). ).[Dev 10/28/25] __ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35.

X (36) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793). ).[Dev 10/28/25] __ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36.

__ (37) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212). ).[Dev 10/28/25] __ (38) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). ).[Dev

10/28/25] X (39) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2025) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). ).[Dev 10/28/25] __ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2025) ( Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.) ).[Dev 10/28/25]

__ (41) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) ( 42 U.S.C.

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6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (42) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (May 2024) ( 42

U.S.C. 7671, et seq.). ).[Dev 10/28/25] __ (43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (May 2024) (

42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.). ).[Dev 10/28/25] __ (44) 52.223-20, Aerosols (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (45) 52.223-21, Foams (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

X (46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (May 2024) ( E.O. 14057, 7 U.S.C. 8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C.

8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671l). ).[Dev 10/28/25] __ (47) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) ( 5 U.S.C. 552 a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

__ (48) (i) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83). ).[Dev 10/28/25] __ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1.

__ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) ( 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C.

2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43. ).[Dev 10/28/25]

__ (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

__ (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2025) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Feb 2024) of 52.225-3.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3.

__ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) ( 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

X (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

__ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). ).[Dev

10/28/25] X (55) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) ( E.O. 13513).

__ (56) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021).

__ (57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C.

4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

__ (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10

U.S.C. 3805).

X (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct2018) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C.

3332).

__ (61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).

X (63) 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-

Covered Foreign Entities (Nov 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

__ (64) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

__ (65) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) ( 46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10

U.S.C. 2631).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the

Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

__ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter67). ).[Dev 10/28/25] __ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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__ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). ).[Dev 10/28/25]

__ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) ( 29U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). ).[Dev 10/28/25]

__ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). ).[Dev 10/28/25]

__ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services- Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). ).[Dev 10/28/25]

__ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

__ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706). ).[Dev 10/28/25] __ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). ).[Dev 10/28/25] __ (10) 52.247-69, Reporting Requirement for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers Regarding Training to Prevent Human Trafficking (Jan

2025) ( 49 U.S.C. 40118(g)).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1), in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

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

(iii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of

Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iv) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab

Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(v) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(vi) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

(vii) (A) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition. (Dec 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title

II).

(B) Alternate I (Dec 2023) of 52.204–30.

(viii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8

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(ix) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(x) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(xi) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(xiii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xiv) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xv) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2025) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xvii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xviii) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-

Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xix) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2025) ( E.O. 12989).

(xx) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

(xxi) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(xxii) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xxiii) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(xxiv) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxv) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) ( 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10

U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232-40.

(xxvi) 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-

Covered Foreign Entities (Nov 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

(xxvii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) ( 46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10

U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

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Solicitation 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/.

Clause Title Date

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services September 2023 [Dev 10/28/25]

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services November

52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) [Deviation 10/28/25]

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

1. Technical approach/capability

a. Vessel Compliance and Capability Compliance with minimum vessel requirements, including size, speed, working deck space, A-frame, crane, winch capacity, and overall suitability for offshore operations

b. Operational Capability Ability to safely deploy and retrieve scientific equipment (wave glider, transponder, and associated gear), maintain station, and conduct offshore work at depths of approximately 3,000 meters

c. Equipment and Redundancy Adequacy of onboard equipment and redundancy to ensure successful mission completion and safe return to port

d. Crew Qualifications and Experience Qualifications and experience of vessel captain and crew, including offshore operations and experience in Pacific waters

e. Mission Execution Approach Ability to successfully conduct both deployment and retrieval missions in accordance with the Statement of Work

f. Logistics and Support Ability to support mobilization/demobilization in Eureka, California, and sustain 24-hour operations, including personnel accommodations and meal provisions

g. Safety and Seaworthiness Compliance with U.S. Coast Guard requirements and overall safety posture

2. Past Performance The Government may evaluate the Offeror’s past performance based on:

a. Experience performing similar offshore vessel operations

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b. Experience supporting scientific or research missions

c. Record of safe, reliable performance

d. Ability to meet schedules and successfully complete missions

If no past performance information is available, the Offeror will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably

3. Price

a. Total firm-fixed price for all required services

b. Pricing for all CLINs (vessel, mobilization/demobilization, weather days, fuel if applicable)

All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined are approximately equal to cost or price. The award will be made to the offeror whose proposal represents the best overall value to the Government.

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

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

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