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4210 University Drive

USGS OAG SACRAMENTO ACQUISITION BR.

MODOC HALL, CSUS

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SACRAMENTO CA 95819-6027

0044041479140G0326Q0160

Victor Nuno

278-9442 USGS Alaska Science Center

99508

07/10/2026

07/17/2026 1200 ED

Anchorage

AK

This procurement follows the procedures outlined in FAR Part 12.

Zircon and Apatite mineral separation

This acquisition is a 100% Small

Business Set-Aside.

NAICS Code: 541380- Testing Laboratories and Services

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Service Contract Act

Offerors shall submit a firm-fixed-price quotation.

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Potential offerors must be registered in

SAM.gov at the time of quotation/proposal submission.

Offerors shall submit sufficient documentation to enable the Government to evaluate the quotation and determine acceptability. Failure to provide the requested information may result in the quotation being removed from further consideration.

Quote Evaluation Method: Trade-off: Capability, including technical capability and capacity to perform in the required time, Past performance, and Price.

Submission of Quotations: Quotations shall be submitted via electronic mail only to victor_nuno@ios.doi.gov.

All required quotation documents must be received in their entirety no later than July

17, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted no later than July 15, 2026, at

12:00 PM Eastern Time.

Period of Performance: 07/27/2026 to

07/26/2027

00010 86 EAZircon and apatite mineral separation in accordance with the statement of work herein.

Product/Service Code: B517

Product/Service Description: SPECIAL

STUDIES/ANALYSIS- GEOLOGICAL

Direct questions pertaining to this

RFQ to: Victor Nuno, Contracting Officer victor_nuno@ios.doi.gov

US Geological Survey Alaska Science Center

Performance Based Statement of Work

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

A. Introduction: The tasks for this contract are to provide zircon and apatite mineral separation of rocks collected by geologists of the Geology Office of the Alaska Science Center of the USGS. Samples collected will include a range of lithologies and formation ages; the results of the mineral separation will ultimately result in further geochronologic and thermochronologic analysis to be used in a variety of studies and will be made public. The primary responsibility of the task is to provide high quality analytical data for use in research studies.

B. Background: Geochronologic studies are important tools in understanding the metallogenic history of Alaska, continually evolving technologies and requirements have precluded the development of geochronologic laboratories in the Alaska Science Center because of the cost of staffing and equipment. Internal mineral separation labs at the USGS are in high demand, understaffed, and lack sufficient equipment to meet the demand. The labs prioritize samples collected through the Earth MRI program to allow for the deadlines associated with the program. This award is intended to augment mineral separations completed internally, reduce workload on the lab, and allow for sufficient speed for analyses prior to the next field season. Nonetheless, the need for such analyses is critical to solving geologic research problems. Among the multiple analytical techniques available, U-Pb zircon geochronology and thermochronology are the most robust direct-dating techniques of rock units and exhumation, with wide applicability to multiple system types in Alaska.

C. Definition/Applicable Documents: Applicable standards are well described in the scientific literature, and we expect that any laboratory selected under this contract will follow those standards.

D. Scope: The 86 samples submitted will address a variety of geologic issues. The contractor shall have a strong background in the application of the physical and chemical separation techniques required to recover significant yields of zircon and apatite in samples. Tasks include receipt of samples, diligent sample tracking, physical crushing of the sample using jaw crushers, sieving, density separations, and collection of appropriate phases. The scope of this work covers 86 samples of igneous phases collected for geochronologic analyses following the mineral separation.

II. WORK REQUIREMENTS

A. Technical Requirements and Performance Metrics

The contractor shall operate a mineral separation laboratory known for high quality work and has practices that are uniform in sample handling, sample preparation of samples submitted. The technical requirements below shall be evaluated for acceptance according to descriptions of laboratory protocols and methods on a laboratory website, in previously published reports or journal articles, or as part of a quote.

• The time frame for completion of sample analysis will be not more than 60 days from the time of receipt of submitted samples. Samples will be submitted in multiple shipments following collection.

• Laboratory must demonstrate that they are open, able to conduct analyses and meet the required time frame for the completion of work at the time of award. We require the lab to be able to receive, analyze, and produce results in the required turn-around time in order to advance our research objectives.

• In concert with the project officer, sample priority will be set on the basis of scientific need and laboratory protocol, to streamline project advancement.

• All samples will be crushed, riffle split, disk pulverized, density separation (to include water table, Frantz, Map separation, etc) to achieve appropriate apatite and zircon separates.

• Mineral separates should be placed in clearly labeled glass viles and returned to Alaska Science Center.

• The lab should be US-based.

• Criteria for acceptance of Product or Service: Work will be considered acceptable if completed work meets institutional and professional standards for accuracy and precision. All samples will be reviewed and separates evaluated for yields. It is accepted that in some circumstances, rocks may not yield zircon and/or apatite due to geological heterogeneity outside the control of the laboratory.

B. Deliverable: Mineral separates will be shipped to the Project Officer that contains vials for zircon and apatite minerals.

Delivered to the following:

POC: TBD

Alaska Science Center 4210 University Dr.

Anchorage, AK 99508

III. SUPPORTING INFORMATION

A. Place of Performance: Performance shall be at the Contractor’s laboratory.

B. Period of Performance: 12 months from date of award

C. Government Furnished Property (GFP): No government-furnished equipment or facilities are required for the performance of this contract.

D. Special Considerations:

• Data Rights, Safety, Environment. All data produced as a result of this contract will belong to the

Government and is intended for release into the Public Domain. The contractor provides their own work environment and responsible for their own safety concerns.

• Security/Privacy issues. The contractor will not require ingress to Federal buildings, personnel clearances, or access to US Government computers.

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-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide.

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)

52.212-2 – 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. Trade-offs: Capability, including technical capability and capacity to perform in the required time, Past performance, and Price.

52.219-1- SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (MARCH 2026)

52.222-52- EXEMPTION FROM APPLICATION OF THE SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS

FOR CERTAIN SERVICES-CERTIFICATION (MARCH 2026)

52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (DEVIATION MARCH 2026)

Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Deviation Date)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision- Backhaul, covered article, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, FASCSA order, Intelligence community, interconnection arrangements, national security system, roaming, sensitive compartmented information, sensitive compartmented information system, source, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.240-91, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions.

Business operations means engaging in commerce in any form, including by acquiring, developing, maintaining, owning, selling, possessing, leasing, or operating equipment, facilities, personnel, products, services, personal property, real property, or any other apparatus of business or commerce.

Marginalized populations of Sudan means—

(1) Adversely affected groups in regions authorized to receive assistance under section 8(c) of the Darfur Peace and Accountability Act (Pub. L. 109-344) (50 U.S.C. 1701 note); and

(2) Marginalized areas in Northern Sudan described in section 4(9) of such Act.

Restricted business operations means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate—

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted under specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

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(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

Sensitive technology—

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically—

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

(b) Procedures.

(1) Covered telecommunications and video surveillance. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services.”

(2) FASCSA Orders.

(i) The Offeror shall search in SAM for the phrase “FASCSA order” for any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if there is an applicable FASCSA order described in paragraph (e) of FAR 52.240-91, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions.

(ii) The Offeror shall review the solicitation for any FASCSA orders that are not in SAM but are effective and apply to the solicitation and resultant contract (see FAR 40.204-1(c)(2)).

(iii) FASCSA orders issued after the date of solicitation do not apply unless added by an amendment to the solicitation.

(c) Covered telecommunications equipment or services representations. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that, after conducting a reasonable inquiry (that looks at any information in the Offeror’s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit)—

(1) It 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, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (g); and

(2) It does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (g).

(d) FASCSA Representation. By submission of this offer, the offeror represents that it has conducted a reasonable inquiry, and that the offeror does not propose to provide or use in response to this solicitation any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the covered article or the source is prohibited by an applicable FASCSA order in effect on the date the solicitation was issued, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (g). A reasonable inquiry will look at any information in the offeror’s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit.

(e) Sudan certification. By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies, after conducting a reasonable inquiry (that looks at any information in the offeror’s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit), that the offeror does not conduct any restricted business operations in Sudan.

(f) Iran Representation and Certifications.

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (f)(2) of this provision or if a waiver has been granted in accordance with FAR 40.203-3, the offeror, after conducting a reasonable inquiry (that looks at any information in the offeror’s possession but does not need to include an internal or third-party audit), by submission of its offer—

(i) Represents, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that the offeror does not export any sensitive technology to the government of Iran or any entities or individuals owned or controlled by, or acting on behalf or at the direction of, the government of Iran;

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(ii) Certifies that the offeror, or any person (as defined at section 15 of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104- 172, 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) owned or controlled by the offeror, does not engage in any activities for which sanctions may be imposed under section 5 of the Act. These sanctioned activities are in the areas of development of the petroleum resources of Iran, production of refined petroleum products in Iran, sale and provision of refined petroleum products to Iran, and contributing to Iran’s ability to acquire or develop certain weapons or technologies;

and

(iii) Certifies that the offeror, and any person owned or controlled by the offeror, does not knowingly engage in any transaction that exceeds $15,000 with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps or any of its officials, agents, or affiliates, the property and interests in property of which are blocked pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (see OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List at https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/SDN-List/Pages/default.aspx)

(2) Exception for trade agreements. The representation and certification requirements of paragraph (f)(1) of this provision do not apply if—

(i) This solicitation includes a trade agreements notice or certification (e.g., 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate); and

(ii) The offeror has certified that all the offered products to be supplied are designated country end products or designated country construction material.

(iii) The offeror shall email questions concerning sensitive technology to the Department of State at CISADA106@state.gov.

(g) Disclosure.

(1) If the Offeror is not able to represent compliance with the prohibitions in paragraphs (c) or (d), then the Offeror shall disclose within 72 hours to the contracting office identified in paragraph (g)(2) the following information for each product or service not compliant:

(i) Contract number and order number, if applicable;

(ii) Identification of whether this disclosure relates to paragraph (c) on covered telecommunication equipment or services, or to paragraph (d) on FASCSA orders;

(iii) A description of the products or services that the Contractor identifies or has reason to suspect is prohibited (include brand; model number, such as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);

(iv) The entity that produced the product or service (include entity name, unique entity identifier, Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) code, facilities responsible for design, fabrication, assembly, packaging, and test of the product, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor (provide manufacturer codes and distributor codes used for the product));

(v) Description of the functionality of the product or service and how that functionality impacts the risk to the product or service;

(vi) An explanation of any factors relevant to determining if the product or service should be permitted by an applicable exception, exemption, or waiver (if the offeror would like the Government to consider a waiver);

(vii) Whether alternative products or services are available that would be compliant with the prohibition;

(viii) If the product or service is related to item maintenance, include the following information on the item being maintained:

(A) Brand;

(B) Model number, OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and

(C) Item description, as applicable.

(ix) Any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.

(2) If a disclosure is required to be submitted to a contracting office, the offeror shall submit the disclosure as follows:

(i) If a Department of Defense contracting office, the offeror shall submit the disclosure to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil.

(ii) For all other contracting offices, the Offeror shall submit the disclosure to the Contracting Officer.

(3) If the disclosure provided does not contain any of the information required by paragraph (1), and the Offeror later discovers new information that is required by paragraph (1), then the Offeror shall submit a subsequent disclosure within 72 hours of discovering the new information.

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(h) Executive agency review of disclosures. The Contracting Officer will review disclosures provided in paragraph

(g) to determine if any applicable waiver may be sought. The Contracting Officer may choose not to pursue a waiver and may instead make an award to an Offeror that does not require a waiver.

(End of Provisions)

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): https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide.

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

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

MARCH 2026)

52.204-19- INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

(DEC 2014) (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

52.212-4 – CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023) (DEVIATION MARCH 2026)

52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS. (DEVIATION MAY

2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

(1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities;

(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;

(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;

(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.

(6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).

(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.

(End of clause) 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).

52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) )(DEVIATION JAN 2026) ( 15 U.S.C. 644).

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52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (FEB 2024) ( 15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) )(DEVIATION MAY 2026) (E.O.11755).

52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (MAR 2026) (DEVIATION MAY 2026) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2025) ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION MAY 2026) ( 7 U.S.C. 8102, 42 U.S.C.

6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671l).

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

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

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

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

(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: TBD Telephone: [xxx] Email: [xxx]

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

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.

Invoice Only

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) https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.219-28#FAR_52_219_28 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-3#FAR_52_222_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-19#FAR_52_222_19 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-50#FAR_52_222_50 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.223-23#FAR_52_223_23 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/7/8102 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/42/6962 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/42/6962 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/42/8259b https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/42/7671l https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.226-8#FAR_52_226_8 https://www.federalregister.gov/executive-order/13513 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.232-33#FAR_52_232_33 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section3332&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.ipp.gov/ 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.

(End of Local Clause)

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 2015-5681 dated May 14, 2026. The wage determination is incorporated into this contract and will be updated, as applicable, based on the contractor’s place of performance.

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 Geology Series 1350 $40.46 per hour

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

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