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MS 980

Box 25046 Denver Federal Center

USGS Programs - Denver PO Box 25046 204 Denver Federal Center Denver CO 80225-0046

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Justice Pryor

567-890 USGS ESP Team

80225

10/14/2026

10/26/2026 1700 ED

01/15/2027

Denver

CO

00010 1 EABrand Name Nikon ECLIPSE Ci-Pol

Microscope and Digital Sight 100

Microscope Camera integrated with NIS

Elements LE shall be in accordance with the attached specifications.

Product/Service Code: 6650

Product/Service Description: OPTICAL

INSTRUMENTS,

TEST EQUIPMENT, COMPONENTS AND

ACCESSORIES

Award Type: Firm Fixed Price

Contract Specialist: Justice Pryor, justice_pryor@ios.doi.gov

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Brand Name Nikon Ci-Pol Microscope Salient Characteristics

CLAUSES

Section 508 Compliance FISMA 18-Point Checklist IT Security Guidelines 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (APR 2026) (DEVIATION APR 2026) 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Jan 1991) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) GS0199 Prevention of Malicious Code (JUN 2018) GS1374 Certificate of Maintainability (JUL 2001) GS1396 Release of Information (JUL 2001) Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - (IPP) (April 2013) GS1131 Unilateral Deobligation (MAY 2013)

PROVISIONS

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2021) DEVIATION MAY 2026 52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 1984) DEVIATION MAY 2026 Brand Name Justification (Redacted) Award:

Question Cutoff:

Quotation Submission:

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Brand Name Nikon Ci-Pol Microscope Salient Characteristics

Statement of Need – Polarizing Microscope

The USGS Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center (GECSC) in Denver, CO supporting the GEMMA Mission Area (National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, NCGMP and Mineral Resources Program, MRP) requests the purchase of a free-standing polarizing (petrographic) microscope.

The primary use is to support geologic mapping and related research prioritized by the NCGMP and MRP, with motivations and outcomes directly relevant to high-level Administration priorities regarding mineral and energy commodities (supports EO13817/SO3359, EO14154/SO3418, EO14156/SO3417).

Such geologic mapping and related research require rock and mineral identification and characterization via polarizing microscope. The resources identified in this procurement enable USGS researchers to capture, process, report, and distribute scientific data in a timely manner.

Brand Name or Equal Salient Characteristics:

Description Product # Quantity 1 ECLIPSE Ci-POL Main Body MDA96000 1

2 P-TT3 TRINOCULAR TUBE T-NC MDB93105 1

3 CFI 10X Eyepiece MAK10110 2 4 P-I Intermediate Tube / CN MDB45305 1 5 P-N Centering Quintuple Nosepiece MDP44205 1 6 CFI TU Plan Fluor Epi P 5X (N.A. 0.15/W.D. 23.5mm) MUE13050 1 7 CFI TU Plan Fluor Epi P 10X (N.A. 0.3/W.D. 17.5mm) MUE13100 1 8 CFI TU Plan Fluor Epi P 20X (N.A. 0.45/W.D. 4.5mm) MUE13200 1

9 P-AMH MECHANICAL STAGE MDC45000 1

10 Dia Polarizer MDN11920 1 11 Achromat Strain-free condenser Lens CH MDL11305 1

12 6V 30W T4 LOW VOLTAGE HALOGEN LAMP 84246 2

13 DUST COVER H550S FOR 50i/55i MXA22047 1 14 NIS-Elements D Software Documentation. Acquisition and analysis package, includes camera and Nikon motorized microscope drivers, Single document interface.

MQS33000 1

15 Digital Sight 100 Microscope Camera MQA23000 1 16 4-AC AC Adaptor MQF52057 1 17 Power Cable US (Lead Free UL Listed) CABE-800-

040-AA

18 Y-TV55 TV Tube For C-0.55X Relay Lens MBB73550 1 19 C-0.55X DS Relay Lens MQD42056 1 20 Specialized cable for DS-100 77013256 1 21 Ci-IRC IR Cut Filter MXA22122 1 22 Onsite Installation, Integration, Firmware Updates, Training, and

Assistance for Software

SVCE-900-

Delivery:

USGS ESP Team

MS 980

Box 25046 Denver Federal Center Denver CO 80225

(End Salient Characteristics)

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CLAUSES

Section 508 Compliance

Research Equipment

E201 Application

E201.1 Scope. ICT that is procured, developed, maintained, or used by agencies shall conform to the Revised 508 Standards.

E206 Hardware

E206.1 General. Where components of ICT are hardware and transmit information or have a user interface, such components shall conform to the requirements in Chapter 4.

E207 Software

E207.1 General. Where components of ICT are software and transmit information or have a user interface, such components shall conform to E207 and the requirements in Chapter 5

Exception from E207.1 General: Software that is assistive technology and that supports the accessibility services of the platform shall not be required to conform to the requirements in Chapter 5.

E207.2 WCAG Conformance. User interface components, as well as the content of platforms and applications, shall conform to Level A and Level AA Success Criteria and Conformance Requirements in WCAG 2.0 (incorporated by reference, see 702.10.1).

Exceptions from E207.2 WCAG Conformance:

Software that is assistive technology and that supports the accessibility services of the platform shall not be required to conform to E207.2.

Non-web software shall not be required to conform to the following four Success Criteria in WCAG 2.0:

2.4.1 Bypass Blocks; 2.4.5 Multiple Ways; 3.2.3 Consistent Navigation; and 3.2.4 Consistent Identification.

Non-Web software shall not be required to conform to Conformance Requirement 3 Complete Processes in WCAG 2.0.

E208 Support Documentation and Services

E208.1 General. Where an agency provides support documentation or services for ICT, such documentation and services shall conform to the requirements in Chapter 6.

E302 Functional Performance Criteria

302.1 Without Vision. Where a visual mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require user vision.

302.2 With Limited Vision. Where a visual mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that enables users to make use of limited vision.

302.3 Without Perception of Color. Where a visual mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one visual mode of operation that does not require user perception of color.

302.4 Without Hearing. Where an audible mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require user hearing.

302.5 With Limited Hearing. Where an audible mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that enables users to make use of limited hearing.

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302.6 Without Speech. Where speech is used for input, control, or operation, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require user speech.

302.7 With Limited Manipulation. Where a manual mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require fine motor control or simultaneous manual operations.

302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength. Where a manual mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that is operable with limited reach and limited strength.

302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities. ICT shall provide features making its use by individuals with limited cognitive, language, and learning abilities simpler and easier.

501 General

501.1 Scope. The requirements of Chapter 5 shall apply to software where required by 508 Chapter 2 (Scoping Requirements), 255 Chapter 2 (Scoping Requirements), and where otherwise referenced in any other chapter of the Revised 508 Standards or Revised 255 Guidelines.

Exception from E501.1 Scope: Where Web applications do not have access to platform accessibility services and do not include components that have access to platform accessibility services, they shall not be required to conform to 502 or 503 provided that they conform to Level A and Level AA Success Criteria and Conformance Requirements in WCAG 2.0 (incorporated by reference, see 702.10.1).

603 Support Services

603.1 General. ICT support services including, but not limited to, help desks, call centers, training services, and automated self-service technical support, shall conform to 603.

603.2 Information on Accessibility and Compatibility Features. ICT support services shall include information on the accessibility and compatibility features required by 602.2.

603.3 Accommodation of Communication Needs. Support services shall be provided directly to the user or through a referral to a point of contact. Such ICT support services shall accommodate the communication needs of individuals with disabilities.

Instructions to Offerors

Provide an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) for each commercially available Information and Communication Technology (ICT) item offered through this contract. Create the ACR using the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template Version 2.1 or later, located at https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat. Complete each ACR in accordance with the instructions provided in the VPAT template. Each ACR must address the applicable Section 508 requirements referenced in the Work Statement. Each ACR shall state exactly how the ICT meets the applicable standards in the remarks/explanations column, or through additional narrative. All "Not Applicable" (N/A) responses must be explained in the remarks/explanations column or through additional narrative.

Address each standard individually and with specificity, and clarify whether conformance is achieved throughout the entire ICT Item (for example - user functionality, administrator functionality, and reporting), or only in limited areas of the ICT Item. Provide a description of the evaluation methods used to support Section 508 conformance claims. The agency reserves the right, prior to making an award decision, to perform testing on some or all of the Offeror’s proposed ICT items to validate Section 508 conformance claims made in the ACR.

Describe your approach to incorporating universal design principles to ensure ICT products or services are designed to support disabled users.

Describe plans for features that do not fully conform to the Section 508 Standards.

Describe "typical" user scenarios and tasks, including individuals with disabilities, to ensure fair and accurate accessibility testing of the ICT product or service being offered.

https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat

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Acceptance Criteria

Prior to acceptance, the government reserves the right to perform testing on required ICT items to validate the offeror’s Section 508 conformance claims. If the government determines that Section 508 conformance claims provided by the offeror represent an inaccurate level of conformance than what is actually delivered to the agency, the government shall, at its option, require the offeror to remediate the delivered item to align with the required Section 508 conformance claims prior to acceptance.

FISMA 18-Point Checklist IT Security Guidelines

COTS

Hardware or Software evelopment or Maintenance of Custom Applications

Outsourced IT Services or

On-site Support

Requirements herein are incorporated as part the Statement of Work/ Performance Work Statement: NIKON

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N/A Background Investigations. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with clause “Security Requirements: Facility Access and Information Technology.”

N/A

Contractor will have access to Privacy Act System of Records -

Work under this contract will involve design, development or operation of (access to) system(s) of records containing personal information protected by the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C.

Section 552a).

Non-disclosure Agreement. Prior to receiving access to USGS computers, contractor employees shall be required to sign nondisclosure or other system security agreements, depending on the systems to be used and level of access granted.

Applies whenever any contractor employee has unsupervised access to a USGS system (even if only basic network, internet or email or will develop custom applications) such as:

User Access to USGS IT Systems known to contain sensitive or proprietary data

IT Support services (greater than user access) Development or Maintenance of Custom Applications On-site contractor support and management of IT system Off-site contractor Oversight and Management of IT System IT Security Services

Privacy Act System: [Identify covered system(s) to which the contractor may have access] Work to be performed: [Summarize nature of the contractor's use of such records, such as]

User-level access to system containing protected records Operation or maintenance of Privacy Act System of records or computers hosting such system Design or modification of a Privacy Act system of records]

The contractor is not required or permitted to respond to requests for Privacy Act data or to make decisions about releases of data under the Act. Contractor shall ensure its employees are instructed to safeguard against improper use or release of such data and advise them that violation of the Act may involve

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criminal penalties. The contractor will comply with FAR clause 52.224-2, Privacy Act, incorporated herein by reference and with DOI Privacy Act regulations at 43 CFR 2, Subpart D

N/A

Training. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with clause “Security Requirements: Facility Access and Information Technology” - Contractor employees must successfully complete DOI’s end-user computer security awareness training prior to being granted access to DOI data or being issued a user account. Training must be renewed annually. Additionally, the contract employees must sign a Statement of Responsibility (SOR) that states they have read the appropriate Rules of Behavior and other applicable Information security policies.

N/A

Personnel Changes. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with clause “Security Requirements: Facility Access and Information Technology” - The contractor must notify the COR immediately when an employee working on a DOI system is reassigned or leaves the contractor’s employ.

Applies whenever any contractor employee has unsupervised access to a USGS system (even if only basic network, internet or email or will develop custom applications) such as:

User Access to USGS IT Systems known to contain sensitive or proprietary data

IT Support services (greater than user access) Development or Maintenance of Custom Applications * On-site contractor support and management of IT system Off-site contractor Oversight and Management of IT System IT Security Services *

*May not be applicable for off-site performance.

N/A

Contractor Location. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with clause “Security Requirements: Facility Access and Information Technology.”

Applies whenever any contractor employee has unsupervised access to a USGS system (even if only basic network, internet or email or will develop custom applications) such as:

User Access to USGS IT Systems known to contain sensitive or proprietary data

IT Support services (greater than user access) Development or Maintenance of Custom Applications On-site contractor support and management of IT system

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Off-site contractor Oversight and Management of IT System IT Security Services

No portion of the services to be performed hereunder may be performed outside the United States without the express written permission of the Contracting Officer.

If services are proposed to be performed abroad, the Contractor shall provide an acceptable security plan that addresses mitigation of problems related to communication, control, and protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of IT systems and information.

A Security Plan Template is available upon request from the Contracting Officer.

N/A

N/A Applicable Standards. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with clause “Security Requirements: Facility Access and Information Technology” - Contractor must follow the DOI System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), NIST SP 800-64 and the DOI SDLC Security Integration Guide.

N/A

Asset Valuation-Security Categorization: The Contractor shall perform in accordance with clause “Security Requirements:

Facility Access and Information Technology.”

User Access to USGS IT Systems – The Government is responsible for security categorization on USGS systems to which the Contractor may have access under this contract.

IT Support Services greater than User-Level Services Choose one:

The Government is responsible for security categorization on USGS systems to which the Contractor may have access under this contract.

- The Government has defined the [insert name of system to be developed, operated or maintained by the contractor] to be a [Major Application], [Minor Application] or [General support system] as defined in OMB Circular A-130, Appendix III and NIST SP800-53. The following risk and sensitivity levels have been assigned based on the FIPS 199 and the NIST SP 800-60.

Mission impact:

Data sensitivity:

Risk level:

https://insight.usgs.gov/aei/offices/oa/oag/AOP/guidefordevelopingsecurityplans.pdf

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Bureau/departmental/national criticality:

Off-Site Oversight and Management of IT System- The

Contractor shall use the FIPS 199 and the NIST SP 800- 60 to determine information types and security categorization based on mission impact, data sensitivity, risk level, and bureau / departmental / national criticality for Contractor-owned and operated systems used to provide services under this contract.

Solicitations must include either the complete publication or a reference to public facilities, such as a website or office, where it may be accessed.

IT Security Services - Applies only if the purpose of the contract includes obtaining asset valuation services.

The Contractor shall use the FIPS 199 and the NIST SP 800- 60 to determine information types and security categorization based on mission impact, data sensitivity, risk level, and bureau / departmental / national criticality for Contractor-owned and operated systems used to provide services under this contract.

Solicitations must include either the complete publication or a reference to public facilities, such as a website or office, where it may be accessed.

YES

e Government shall be granted unlimited rights in software or data produced hereunder as described in FAR clause 52.227-17, Rights in

Data—Special Works, incorporated by reference herein.

Select either

COTS or custom software language as applicable. If both apply, identify software/data deliverables governed by each clause.

Property Rights.

For Federal Supply Schedule orders or orders under an existing contract, rights to software acquired hereunder are set forth in the basic contract.

For open market contracts, the Government's rights in software delivered hereunder shall be as described in software developer's commercial software license agreement or the clause FAR 52.227-19, Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights, whichever is greater.

N/A

Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V). The Government is responsible for independent software verification and validation prior to being moved into production.

On-Site Contractor Support and Management of IT System Choose one:

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Software will be independently verified and validated by the Government or another selected contractor prior to being moved into production.

Contractor will ensure that independent verification and validation is performed on software deployed on contractor managed systems containing USGS data, in accordance with DOI SDLC Security Integration Guide

Off-Site Contractor Operation and Management of IT System-Contractor will ensure that independent verification and validation is performed on software deployed on contractor managed systems containing USGS data, in accordance with DOI SDLC Security Integration Guide

IT Security Service - Applies only if the purpose of the contract includes obtaining IV&V services.

N/A

Applies if the purpose of the contract includes obtaining

C&A services.

Certification & Accreditation.

User Access to USGS IT Systems or IT Supports Services

(Greater than User Access Certification and Accreditation on USGS systems to which the Contractor may have access under this contract will be conducted by the Government or another of its contractors.

Development or Maintenance of Custom Applications The contractor will perform Certification and Accreditation (C&A) services on the application developed or maintained hereunder prior to going into production. The application must be re-accredited every three years or whenever there is a major change that affects security. C&A documents will be provided to the COR in both hard copy and electronic forms. The contractor must follow NIST SP 800-37, 800-18, 800-30, 800-60, 800- 53A, Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 199 and 200, the associated DOI guides/templates, the DOI Security Test & Evaluation (ST&E) Guide, and the DOI Privacy Impact Assessment. NIST documents are available on the internet at http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/nistpubs/ FIPS documents are available on the internet at http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/nistpubs/. The contractor may request copies of DOI documents by contacting the Contracting Officer. The government reserves the right to conduct the ST&E using either Government personnel or an independent contractor. The contractor will take immediate and timely action to correct or mitigate any weaknesses discovered as necessary to bring the application or system into compliance with the above requirement.

On-Site Contractor Support and Management of IT System

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or Off-Site Contractor Operation and Management of IT System The Contractor must maintain systems that are compliant with NIST SP 800-18, 800-30, 800-37, 800-53A, 800-60, Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 199 and 200, the associated DOI guides/templates, the DOI Security Test & Evaluation (ST&E) Guide, and the DOI Privacy Impact Assessment. As required by the above, Major Applications and General Support Systems shall be certified and accredited (C&A) prior to going into production and re-accredited every three years or whenever there is a major change that affects security. C&A documents will be provided to the COR in both hard copy and electronic forms. NIST documents are available on the internet at http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/nistpubs/. The contractor may request copies of DOI documents by contacting the Contracting Officer. The government will reserve the right to conduct the ST&E, using either Government personnel or an independent contractor. The contractor will take immediate and timely action to correct or mitigate any weaknesses discovered as necessary to bring the application or system into compliance with the above requirement.

N/A for

HW &

SW, User Access to

USGS IT

Systems (other than IT services), IT

Support Services

(User Level or greater access)

N/A

Internet Logon Banner. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with clause “Security Requirements: Facility Access and Information Technology.”

Development or Maintenance of Custom Applications OR On-Site Contractor Support and Management of IT System OR Off-site Contractor Oversight and Management of IT System- Web-based applications developed or maintained under this contract must contain a USGS approved logon banner:https://portal.doi.net/CIO/ITPMgmt/Documents/IT Standards/IT Security/DOI Security Control Standards (based on NIST SP 800-53 Revision 3)/Access Control v1.4.pdf

N/A

Incident Reporting. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with contract clause “Security Requirements:

Facility Access and Information Technology” - The contractor must report computer security incidents affecting DOI data or systems in accordance with the DOI Computer Incident Response Guide.

YES Quality Control. All software or hardware purchased must be free of malicious code such as viruses, Trojan horse programs, https://portal.doi.net/CIO/ITPMgmt/Documents/IT%20Standards/IT%20Security/DOI%20Security%20Control%20Standards%20(based%20on%20NIST%20SP%20800-53%20Revision%203)/Access%20Control%20v1.4.pdf https://portal.doi.net/CIO/ITPMgmt/Documents/IT%20Standards/IT%20Security/DOI%20Security%20Control%20Standards%20(based%20on%20NIST%20SP%20800-53%20Revision%203)/Access%20Control%20v1.4.pdf https://portal.doi.net/CIO/ITPMgmt/Documents/IT%20Standards/IT%20Security/DOI%20Security%20Control%20Standards%20(based%20on%20NIST%20SP%20800-53%20Revision%203)/Access%20Control%20v1.4.pdf

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worms, spyware, etc. Validation of this must be written into the contract.

N/A N/A

Self-Assessment. The Contractor shall perform in accordance with contract clause “Security Requirements: Facility Access and Information Technology” - The contractor must conduct an annual self-assessment in accordance with annual DOI guidance on all information systems in production.

N/A

Vulnerability Analysis. Vulnerability Analysis on USGS systems to which the Contractor may have access under this contract will be conducted by the Government or another of its contractors.

N/A

Logon Banner. Contractor employees who access DOI information systems must acknowledge a government-approved legal warning banner prior to logging on to the system. This includes contractor owned information systems hosting DOI data.

N/A

Security Controls.

The Contractor shall perform in accordance with contract clause “Security Requirements: Facility Access and Information Technology” – The Contractor shall ensure compliance with the security control requirements of the current version of NIST SP 800-53, Rev.1, which are applicable to the security categorization of the data or system. FIPS 199 and the NIST SP 800-60 will be used to determine information types and security categorizations.

N/A N/A

Contingency Plan.

The Contractor shall perform in accordance with contract clause “Security Requirements: Facility Access and Information Technology.”

For IT Support Services: The Contractor shall submit a contingency plan in accordance with NIST SP 800-34 and DOI IT Systems Contingency Plan Guide.

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (APR 2026) (DEVIATION APR 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

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

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(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)

52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Jan 1991)

(a) The term "f.o.b. destination," as used in this clause, means-

(1) Free of expense to the Government, on board the carrier’s conveyance, at a specified delivery point where the consignee’s facility (plant, warehouse, store, lot, or other location to which shipment can be made) is located; and

(2) Supplies shall be delivered to the destination consignee’s wharf (if destination is a port city and supplies are for export), warehouse unloading platform, or receiving dock, at the expense of the Contractor. The Government shall not be liable for any delivery, storage, demurrage, accessorial, or other charges involved before the actual delivery (or "constructive placement" as defined in carrier tariffs) of the supplies to the destination, unless such charges are caused by an act or order of the Government acting in its contractual capacity. If rail carrier is used, supplies shall be delivered to the specified unloading platform of the consignee. If motor carrier (including "piggyback") is used, supplies shall be delivered to truck tailgate at the unloading platform of the consignee, except when the supplies delivered meet the requirements of Item 568 of the National Motor Freight Classification for "heavy or bulky freight." When supplies meeting the requirements of the referenced Item 568 are delivered, unloading (including movement to the tailgate) shall be performed by the consignee, with assistance from the truck driver, if requested. If the contractor uses rail carrier or freight forwarder for less than carload shipments, the contractor shall ensure that the carrier will furnish tailgate delivery, when required, if transfer to truck is required to complete delivery to consignee.

(b) The Contractor shall-

(1)(i) Pack and mark the shipment to comply with contract specifications; or

(ii) In the absence of specifications, prepare the shipment in conformance with carrier requirements;

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(2) Prepare and distribute commercial bills of lading;

(3) Deliver the shipment in good order and condition to the point of delivery specified in the contract;

(4) Be responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before receipt of the shipment by the consignee at the delivery point specified in the contract;

(5) Furnish a delivery schedule and designate the mode of delivering carrier; and

(6) Pay and bear all charges to the specified point of delivery.

(End of clause) 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/

Clause Title Date 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights NOV 2023 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements JAN 2017 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards JUN 2020

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MAY 2026

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 DEV

MARCH 2026

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications DEC 2014 DEV

MAR 2026

52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded

JAN 2025

DEVIATION

MAY 2026

52.209-7 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters OCT 2018

DEVIATION

MAY 2026

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations NOV 2015

DEVIATION

MAY 2026

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services NOV 2023

DEVIATION

MARCH 2026

52.222-3 Convict Labor JUNE 2003

DEVIATION

MAY 2026

52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies MARCH 2026

DEVIATION

MAY 2026

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities JUN 2020

DEVIATION

MAY 2026

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons, with its Alternate I MAR 2015

DEVIATION

MAY 2026

52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services MAY 2024

DEVIATION

MAY 2026

52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies OCT 2022

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MAY 2026

52.225-3 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act NOV 2023

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MAY 2026

52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2024 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving MAY 2024 52.227-17 Rights in Data-Special Works DEC 2007 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. OCT 2018 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors MAR 2023 52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014

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MAY 2026

52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996

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MAY 2026

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004

DEVIATION

MAY 2026

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions DEVIATION

MAR 2026

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services OCT 2025 DEV

(End of clause) GS0199 Prevention of Malicious Code (JUN 2018)

(a) Definitions Malicious code is a computer code developed for the purpose of causing some form of intentional damage to computer systems or networks. Malicious code may be a complete program or code imbedded in software programs that appear to provide useful functions. The term includes computer viruses and other destructive programs, such as "Trojan Horses" and network "worms."

(b) The contractor must have in place an anti-virus procedure to ensure that media supplied is uncontaminated by malicious code.

(c) The contractor is required to scan all delivered software to insure it is free of malicious code prior to its installation or operation on USGS-owned computers or contractor-owned computers connected to USGS computer systems or networks. Contractors using diagnostics software disks or connecting to a non- USGS computer while performing repairs or upgrades to a USGS computer will scan the serviced computer's drive(s) to insure they are free of malicious code upon completion of the service call, or prior to return of serviced equipment, if servicing is performed off-site.

(End of clause) GS1374 Certificate of Maintainability (JUL 2001)

a) Equipment furnished herein must be delivered with a valid Certificate of Maintainability from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). If such certificate is subject to a requirement for installation by the OEM, such installation may not commence until the OEM's representative is on site.

b) Prior to termination or expiration of this contract or removal from this contract of any equipment/system, the equipment shall be subjected to an inspection by the OEM. If the equipment/system is not in good electrical, mechanical, or operating condition upon inspection by the OEM, the contractor agrees to return the equipment/system to a level suitable for OEM maintenance or to reimburse the Government for any charges including, but not limited to, travel, parts, and labor required to return the equipment/system to good mechanical, electrical, and operating condition as established by the OEM. Upon establishment by

140GG027Q0005 Page 16 of 19 the OEM that the equipment/system is at a suitable level for OEM maintenance, the contractor shall submit, to the Government, a certificate of maintainability for each system/item of equipment.

(End of clause)

GS1396 Release of Information (JUL 2001)

(a) Disclosure of information gained as a result of work performed under this contract shall be accomplished according to U.S. Geological Survey procedures or through USGS channels. As used in this clause, the term "information" includes raw data, data derivative therefrom, and analysis or interpretations thereof, regardless of form. The term includes data developed or acquired by the contractor during performance of this contract, including analysis of samples provided by the Government and samples or recordings made by the contractor during contract performance.

(b) The contractor hereby agrees not to disclose such information to the public or to unauthorized parties without the prior written approval of the Contracting Officer. This restriction does not apply to releases of information to subcontractors (including consultants) as necessary for successful performance of the contract, provided (1) such information is of no commercial value to the subcontractor, and (2) the subcontractor agrees to be bound by the restrictions in this clause.

(c) After the contents of the contractor's final report have been made public by the Government, further releases of information may be made by the contractor, except for information subject to restrictions imposed elsewhere in this contract, if any. All releases must also comply with any additional restrictions which have been determined necessary by the Contracting Officer and provided to the contractor in writing.

(d) News releases pertaining to work under this contract shall not be made at any time without the approval and involvement of the cognizant Government Public Information Office.

Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - (IPP) (April 2013) 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:

Contractor-Generated, Itemized 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 Boston (FRBB) 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 ippgroup@bos.frb.org 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 clause)

GS1131 Unilateral Deobligation (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, https://www.ipp.gov/

140GG027Q0005 Page 17 of 19 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 clause)

PROVISIONS

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

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

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal

Confidentiality Agreements or Statements – Representation.

JAN 2017

52.204-7 System for Award Management. NOV 2024

DEVIATION

MAY 2026

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations – Representation.

NOV 2015

DEVIATION

MAY 2026

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services. SEP 2023

DEVIATION

MAY 2026

(End of provision) 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2021) DEVIATION

MAY 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:

Basis of Award: LPTA Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. The quote with the lowest price will be reviewed first and if that quote is found to be technically unacceptable, the next lowest quote will be reviewed and etc. To be considered technically acceptable, offeror shall provide technical brochures or detailed specifications. These technical brochures or specifications must demonstrate the proposed equipment meets or exceeds all of the minimum characteristics listed above. All vendors must quote Authentic, Manufacturer certified/warranted products in original, intact manufacturer's packaging, no "Gray Market", counterfeit, or resale items shall be considered.

(End of provision)

52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 1984) DEVIATION MAY 2026 The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

Brand Name Justification (Redacted) https://www.acquisition.gov/far/

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1. Contracting Agency and Activity. The Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey (USGS), Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center GECSC, Rocky Mtn Region.

2. Nature of Action Being Approved. Approval is requested for Brand Name Justification for a Brand Name Nikon Microscope. The microscope can be purchased from any authorized Nikon reseller. The anticipated contract type is a fixed-price type.

3. Description of Supplies or Services. The USGS (Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center GECSC, Rocky Mtn Region) requests award of a brand name justification for the purchase of a Nikon polarizing microscope.

Researchers in the GECSC are performing geologic mapping in frontier areas that is relevant to high-level Administration priorities regarding mineral and energy commodities (supports EO13817/SO3359, EO14154/SO3418, EO14156/SO3417). Geologic mapping and related research activities require rock and mineral identification and characterization via polarizing microscope with ability for photo-documentation. We have identified a single product that is suitable to meet all needs of research personnel, and as such, represents the best value to the government.

The main reasons are:

1. We require a polarizing microscope that is specifically designed to identify rocks and minerals in thin-section. Geoscience community methods are well-established are built around the intricate design of such a microscope; development of new methods is not tractable. The new device should be immediately deployable so as not to hinder mapping and research trajectories.

2. The polarizing microscope must be designed for investigating 30-micron samples at 4x, 10x, 20x, and 40x and must be calibrated for use without cover slips.

3. The microscope must be designed for use with a removable mechanical stage to allow for both free-form and directed thin-section investigation.

4. The microscope must be paired with a digital camera (and associated software) to enable acquisition of in-situ photomicrographs of samples. The digital camera and software must be compatible with a Dell Latitude laptop.

4. Estimated Dollar Value. REDACTED)

5. Statutory Authority. The proposed action may be awarded on a sole source basis in accordance with

FAR 6.302 1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

6. Rationale Supporting Use of Citation in No. 5. As far as we are able to ascertain, there are no equivalent products on the market that will serve our needs. The research-grade optics associated with Nikon polarizing microscope products are the only optics available that can adequately display samples at 4x, 10x, 20x, and 40x, and their paired digital camera/software setup is the only configuration suitable for ongoing geologic mapping and research.

7. Other Information. N/A

8. The Efforts to Identify Additional Sources Including the Market Research Conducted. A small business set aside was posted to GSA on August 11, 2026, which resulted in one technically unacceptable quote and no vendors able to meet the government’s need.

9. Actions to Overcome Barriers to Competition. Competition currently exists in the reseller market for these products. The Government must ensure compatibility to pre-existing hardware and software. To the fullest extent possible, the Government shall conduct continuing and future market research to identify alternative products from other manufactures to meet these needs.

10. Recommendation and Certification from Program Office: (REDACTED)

11. Certifications and Approval from the Contracting Officer: (REDACTED)

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12. Approvals (REDACTED) Award:

Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. The quote with the lowest price will be reviewed first and if that quote is found to be technically unacceptable, the next lowest quote will be reviewed and etc. To be considered technically acceptable, offeror shall provide technical brochures or detailed specifications. These technical brochures or specifications must demonstrate the proposed equipment meets or exceeds all of the minimum characteristics listed above. All vendors must quote Authentic, Manufacturer certified/warranted products in original, intact manufacturer's packaging, no "Gray Market", counterfeit, or resale items shall be considered.

Question Cutoff:

Questions relating to this solicitation shall be presented by e-mail to justice_pryor@ios.doi.gov not later than 12:00 PM (ES) on October 21, 2026. Questions should be worded to avoid disclosing bid strategies or proprietary solutions.