Sol_140G0326Q0089.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

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c. TITLE (Type or print)

b. TELEPHONE

AREA CODE

NUMBER

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8. TO:

b. COMPANYa. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

9. DESTINATION

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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

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

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

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

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

c. CITY

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS)

601 SW Second Ave Suite 1950

USGS OAG SACRAMENTO ACQUISITION BR.

MODOC HALL, CSUS

3020 STATE UNIVERSITY DRIVE EAST

SACRAMENTO CA 95819-6027

0044042928140G0326Q0089

Elizabeth Adam

278-9441 USGS Oregon Water Science Center

97204

04/13/2026

04/21/2026 1000 PD

10/31/2026

Portland

OR

PACK ANIMALS AND WRANGLER/S FOR

WILDERNESS FIELDWORK - MULTNOMAH, OR

REQUEST FOR QUOTE

INTRODUCTION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal

Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12.

SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS STATUTE

APPLICABLE

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(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

140G0326Q0089

DESCRIPTION

The US Geological Survey (USGS), Oregon Water

Science Center (ORWSC), requiresthe services of pack animals and wrangler/s as described in the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

RELEVANT INFORMATION

The North American Industry Classification

System (NAICS) code 115210 Support Activities for Animal Production, and associated size standard $11.0 million applies to this announcement, along with Product Service Code

W088 Lease or Rental of Equipment - Live

Animals.

All services will be performed at the Mark O.

Hatfield Wilderness area.

QUESTIONS

Questions to Liz Adam at elizabeth_adam@ios.doi.gov by Thursday, April

16, 2026, at 5:00pm PT.

SUBMISSION OF QUOTES

Quotes shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to the Contracting

Officer at elizabeth_adam@ios.doi.gov Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 10:00am PT. Quotes submitted by hardcopy or any web portal shall not be accepted or considered

Offerors are to include a technical description of the services being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation as seen in the

Evaluation Factors (see provision). This may include a work plan, company information, and experience of the wrangler/s.

EVALUATION FACTORS

- Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)

- Past performance considered

ESTIMATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

July 27, 2026 - October 31, 2026

Offerors shall return the following:

- Signed SF-18

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OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

- Firm, fixed price quote

- Relevant technical information including work plan and experience.

- System for Award Management (SAM) Unique

Identification Entity (UEI).

Attached Pages:

- Statement of Work

- Provisions and Clauses

00010 Fieldwork pack-animal support - Trip One

Product/Service Code: W088

Product/Service Description: LEASE OR RENTAL

OF

EQUIPMENT- LIVE ANIMALS

Period of Performance: 07/27/2026 to

10/31/2026

00020 Fieldwork pack-animal support - Trip Two

Product/Service Code: W088

Product/Service Description: LEASE OR RENTAL

OF

EQUIPMENT- LIVE ANIMALS

Period of Performance: 07/27/2026 to

10/31/2026

00030 Fieldwork pack-animal support - Trip Three

Product/Service Code: W088

Product/Service Description: LEASE OR RENTAL

OF

EQUIPMENT- LIVE ANIMALS

Period of Performance: 07/27/2026 to

10/31/2026

RFQ POC:

Liz Adam elizabeth_adam@ios.doi.gov

STATEMENT OF WORK

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

A. Introduction:

The USGS needs to set up a base camp for approximately 4-6 days of fieldwork by 4-6 geologists to be conducted in the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness Area within the Mount Hood National Forest for three separate trips during estimated to take place between 07/27/2026 and 10/31/2026. The fieldwork will be a full day’s hike from the Wilderness Area boundary, and therefore requires a base camp to be set up that is equipped with food, water, and other essentials. Because mechanized travel is prohibited in Wilderness areas, transport of supplies must be by pack train (mule, horse, etc). The USGS requires a vendor that can pack in the supplies to the base camp on the first day of fieldwork, and pack out the supplies, refuse, and any geologic samples collected, on the last day of fieldwork by the use of a pack train.

B. Background:

The USGS is conducting geologic mapping in and adjacent to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, including the Wahtum Lake and Tanner Butte 7.5-minute quadrangles. A portion of the area that we are mapping is within the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness Area (administered by the Mount Hood National Forest) for which we have sampling permits allowing for collection of geologic materials for the months of August, September, and October. Within the Wilderness area mechanized travel is prohibited, and a general principle of "leave no trace" is adhered to. This limits regions of potential study to areas that can be accessed within a half-day's walk or less (half-day in, half-day out) from the boundary of the Wilderness area. To work in regions farther into the interior of the Wilderness area, special provisions must be made. Backpacking is an option in some instances but severely limits the number of samples that can be collected for subsequent analysis. Backpacking is also not an option where water is not available, thus limiting research locations. Conducting the work with assistance of pack animals offers a solution to the problems; water and supplies can be brought in and a base camp established. Researchers can work out of the base camp while supplies last. The supplies and refuse can then be packed out by pack train.

Because setting up a base camp and using a pack train requires significant logistical effort, several researchers will work out of the base camp simultaneously, maximizing the research that can be conducted.

C. Definitions:

Pack train: group of animals used to move supplies (mule, horse, donkey, camel, elephant, etc.). Supplies: food, water, tents, bedding, stoves, fuel, and other base camp supplies and supplies needed for geologic mapping fieldwork. Wrangler/s must attend trips. USGS personnel is not able to oversee the pack train.

D. Scope:

The purpose of the work is to assist in the logistical aspect of geologic mapping in a remote, otherwise inaccessible area by providing non-mechanized transport of supplies to and from a base camp.

II. WORK REQUIREMENTS

A. Technical Requirements.

For each trip, the work consists of the following elements:

1. Prior to trip, pack and organize gear and supplies, which will be delivered to vendor at least 3 business days prior to departure date.

2. Wrangler/s required to go on trips with the pack animals.

3. On the first day of fieldwork, convey supplies from the designated Wilderness

Area access point (Wahtum Lake trailhead for the Pacific Crest Trail) to the designated base camp by pack animals, leave supplies, and return to Wilderness Area access point. Water is unreliable at the intended base camp, so the supplies will necessarily include sufficient water for the group for the duration of stay.

4. On the last day of fieldwork, beginning from the designated Wilderness access point (Wahtum Lake trailhead for the Pacific Crest Trail), proceed to the designated base camp with pack animals, pick up packed refuse, supplies, and rock samples, and return refuse, supplies, and rock samples to Wahtum Lake trailhead.

5. Pack animals will be used for supply transport to and from base camp on the first and last day of fieldwork for each trip; no services are needed between the first day and the last day of each trip.

6. Entry point: Wahtum Lake trailhead, approximately 45.57702, -121.79314.

7. Camp location(s): To be determined but in the area of Benson Plateau, approximately 45.63188, -121.85198.

Criteria for acceptance of Product or Service:

1. All necessary permits for pack animal use obtained from U.S. Forest Service,

2. No mechanized vehicles of any sort can be used within the wilderness area,

3. All necessary water for pack animals; water is available at Wahtum Lake trailhead but not reliably available elsewhere along travel route,

4. Feed for pack train must be of weed-free hay type; no foreign plants can be introduced into the wilderness area, (which can occur

5. Vendor must provide for a total of 800-1200 lbs of supplies to be transported on the in-bound trip, which is to include approximately 100 lbs per person for personal and group camping gear (including shelters, camp stoves, propane and coolers) and approximately 400-600 lbs of water in ten 6-gallon water containers (10 gallons per person for five days), III. SUPPORTING INFORMATION

A. Place of Performance. Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness Area, Mount Hood National Forest.

Entry point at Wahtum Lake trailhead. Distance from entry point to base camp is approximately six miles.

B. Estimated Period of Performance. One to three trips, each approximately 5 days, between 07/27/2026 and 10/31/2026. Individual trips will be separated by at least 5 days. Note: Due to the potential for extreme weather conditions in the area, in the event of such extreme weather the period of performance may need to be modified, with the exact travel dates to be determined by the USGS and vendor.

C. Government Furnished Property (GFP): list property and its value. None.

D. Special Considerations.

1.Key personnel qualifications: Contractors are responsible for all Federal, State, and local licensing and insurance requirements.

2. Safety, Environment: Pack animals and wranglers must be able to work in remote wilderness area.

The Technical Liaison is:

TBA

1819 SW 5th ave. No. 336 Portland OR 97201

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 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/.

The following provisions are incorporated by reference, with fill-ins noted as appropriate:

52.203-18- Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017) 52.204-7 – System for Award Management (March 2026) 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Sep 2023) 52.219-1- Small Business Program Representations (March 2026) 52.240-90 - Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Nov 2025)

(End of Provision)

52.212-2 – Evaluation-Commercial Product and Commercial Services (Nov 2021/Deviation March 2026)

(a) 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 shall be used to evaluate offers.

Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Past performance is considered

“Past performance” is the measure of how well you have performed similar work before. Recent and relevant past performance is preferred. Please submit at least three references with contact information. Additionally, we will utilize the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to the extent data are available and reserve the right to use any other source of past performance information.

Each offeror must submit sufficient documentation for the USGS to evaluate their quote and past performance. Failure to provide the requested information may result in removal from further consideration.

(b) 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.

(End of Provision)

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 (March 2026) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial

Services (March 2026) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Nov 2025) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements (Jan 2017) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023)

( 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

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

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)

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

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

__ 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).

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

X 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).

_ 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN

2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

_ 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT

2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT

2018) ( 41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ 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).

_X_ 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

__ (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.

_52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (FEB 2024) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2023) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (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 (SEP 2023) of 52.219-9.

__ (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.

__ 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 637s).

__ 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP

2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ 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 (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (FEB 2024) ( 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)).

__ 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)).

__ 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) ( 15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

X 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O.11755).

__ 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (MAR 2026).

__ (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.

__ (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-36.

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

__ 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC

2010) (E.O. 13496).

X (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2025) ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

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

__ 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (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.)

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

__ 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (MAY 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (MAY 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

X 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025) ( 7 U.S.C. 8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671l).

__ (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

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

__ (i) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (OCT 2022) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225-1.

__ (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.

__ (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.

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

__ 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).

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

__ 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV

2007) ( 42 U.S.C. 5150).

X 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024) ( E.O. 13513).

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

__ 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).

__ 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV

2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

X 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT2018) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

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

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

__ (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.

_X_ 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter67).

_X_ 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) ( 29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ 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).

__ 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).

__ 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).

__ 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).

_X_ 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN

2022).

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

__ 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) ( 42 U.S.C. 1792).

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

END OF CLAUSE

GS0231 Technical Liaison – Technical Clarification (Dec 2024)

a) The performance required herein shall be subject to the technical clarification of the Technical Liaison (TL) as identified below. As used herein, "technical clarification" is defined as communication to help the contractor fully understand the requirements.

(b) The Technical Liaison is not delegated any Contracting Officer’s Representative responsibilities.

(c) The Technical Liaison may not modify the requirements in any way. All modifications must be authorized by the Contracting Officer.

(d) The contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, if they believe the Technical Liaison is directing work outside the requirements of this contract. The contractor may not be reimbursed for any work outside the requirements of this contract.

(e) The Technical Liaison assigned for this contract is: TBA Telephone: TBA Email: TBA U.S. Geological Survey 601 SW Second Avenue, Suite 1950 Portland, OR 97204

(f) Only the Contracting Officer may designate a new Technical Liaison.

END OF CLAUSE

Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing 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 [Contracting Officer to edit and include the documentation required under this contract]: invoice

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRBSTL) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

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

(End of Local Clause)

GS1131 Unilateral De-obligation (May 2013)

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

GS1440 Wage Determination Applicable (July 2001)

In the performance of this contract, the contractor shall comply with the requirements of U.S.

Department of Labor Wage Determination Number 2015-5465 dated 12/26/2023. The wage determination is incorporated into this contract as https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-

5563/27 OR MOST CURRENT.

52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014)

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor ( 29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C.5341 or 5 332

Employee Class Monetary Wage – Fringe Benefits Wrangler II (91812) $25.76 per hour

This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination.

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