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140GG027Q0009

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USGS Programs - Reston 205 National Center 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive Reston VA 20192

10/30/2026 1400 MD

0044048239

Mindie Dixon 720-954-2784

GG1 100.00

GG1

Mindie Dixon

333415

1,250

10/16/2026

0011277576

ADMINISTERED BY:

USGS Programs - Reston

205 National Center

12201 Sunrise Valley Drive

Reston VA 20192 USA

DELIVER TO:

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EESC-S.O. Conte Research Laboratory

One Migratory Way P O Box 796

Turners Falls MA 01376-0796 US

Delivery: 30 Days After Receipt Of Order

00010 1 EAWalkin Cooler and Freezer IAW B-1 Statement of

Work

Product/Service Code: 4110

Product/Service Description: REFRIGERATION

EQUIPMENT

00020 Removal/Install IAW B-1 Statement of Work

Product/Service Code: N041

Product/Service Description: INSTALLATION OF

EQUIPMENT- REFRIGERATION, AIR CONDITIONING,

AND

AIR CIRCULATING EQUIPMENT

Section B - CONTINUATION OF SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

B-1 STATEMENT OF WORK

B-2 GS0231 Technical Liaison-Technical Direction (NOV 2024)

Section C - CONTRACT CLAUSES C-1 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) C-2 DOI ELECTRONIC INVOICING Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (February 2021) C-3 GS1131 Unilateral Deobligation of Unexpended Funds (MAY 2013) C-4 GS1440 Wage Determination Applicable (JUL 2001) C-5 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors

Section D - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Section E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E-1 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (SEP 2023) E-2 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2021) E-3 52.237-1 Site Visit. (APR 1984) E-4 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) E-5 GS2109 Scheduling of Site Tour (AUG 2016) E-6 Addendum 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors

Section B - CONTINUATION OF SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

B-1 STATEMENT OF WORK

Remove and Replace Walk-in Cooler and Freezer Conte Research Lab, Turners Falls MA

1. Project Overview This project involves the removal and replacement of an existing walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler at the Conte Research Lab (CRL). The objective is to install new, energy-efficient units that meet current operational and regulatory standards.

The capacity of new equipment shall meet or exceed that of the existing walk-in cooler and freezer. The outside dimensions are approximately 13' in width, 7'6" in height, the depth of the freezer box is approximately 6'.

NOTE: ALL DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATE AND ARE ONLY INTENDED TO PREPARE A BID, ACTUAL FIELD

MEASUREMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED AT SITE VISIT OR POST-AWARD.

2. Scope of Work The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to complete the following:

A. Demolition & Removal

• Safely disconnect and remove existing walk-in freezer and cooler units

• Proper disposal of old equipment in accordance with local regulations

• Protect surrounding areas from damage during demolition

B. Site Preparation

• Inspect and prepare existing floor and wall surfaces

• Modify or repair flooring as required to support new units

• Ensure proper drainage and leveling

C. Installation of New Units

• Supply and install new walk-in freezer and cooler systems

• Install insulated panels, doors, and hardware

• Install refrigeration systems, including compressors, evaporators, and condensers

• Condensers will be mounted on floor of second-floor mechanical room, situated directly above the units. All refrigerant lines shall be routed through existing openings in concrete slab, though some work may be needed to widen the holes

• Ensure proper sealing and insulation to maintain temperature efficiency

D. Electrical & Mechanical Work

• Upgrade or modify electrical connections as required

• Install control panels, thermostats, and monitoring systems

• Controls shall be mounted on front panel of units

• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical and mechanical codes

E. Testing & Commissioning

• Test systems for proper operation and temperature performance

• Verify refrigeration pressures, airflow, and defrost cycles

• Calibrate controls and safety systems

F. Training & Documentation

• Provide training for staff on operation and maintenance

• Deliver manuals, warranties, and as-built documentation in both paper and electronic form.

3. Project Timeline Due to sensitivity of the contents of the freezer this project must be completed within 10 working days.

4. Deliverables

• Fully installed and operational walk-in freezer and cooler

• Acceptance of work by COR

• Operation manuals and warranty documentation

• Staff training completed

5. Standards & Compliance All work shall comply with:

• Local building and health codes

• OSHA safety requirements

• Manufacturer specifications

• Applicable refrigeration standards

7. Warranty

• Provide minimum 1 warranty on workmanship

• Provide manufacturer warranties on all equipment

8. Acceptance Criteria

• Units maintain required temperatures (Cooler: 35-41°F; Freezer: 0°F or below)

• All inspections passed and approved. The government reserves the right to have the project inspected by a county or municipal building, electrical and/or plumbing inspector to ensure code compliance.

B-2 GS0231 Technical Liaison-Technical Direction (NOV 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: WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AWARD

Telephone: []

Email: []

Section C - CONTRACT CLAUSES Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Clause Number Clause Title

52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights. (NOV 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. (JAN 2017) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (OCT 2018) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2014)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (JAN 2025)

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (NOV 2015)

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2023) (Deviation Effective Date)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (NOV 2020) (Deviation JAN 2026) 52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation. (JAN 2025) 52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUN 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. (MAR 2026) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (JUN 2020) 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards. (AUG 2018) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires. (MAY 2014) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (OCT 2025) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026. (JAN 2022) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706. (JAN 2022) 52.223-12 Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners. (MAY 2024) 52.225-3 Buy American - Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act. (NOV 2023) 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving. (MAY 2024) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management. (OCT 2018) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (MAR 2023) 52.233-3 Protest After Award. (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (OCT 2004) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (OCT 2025) (Deviation Effective Date) 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination. (JAN 1991)

C-1 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): acquisition.gov

(End of clause)

C-2 DOI ELECTRONIC INVOICING 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: VENDOR

GENERATED 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)

C-3 GS1131 Unilateral Deobligation of Unexpended Funds (MAY 2013)

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

C-4 GS1440 Wage Determination Applicable (JUL 2001)

In the performance of this contract, the contractor shall comply with the requirements of U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination Number 2015-4009 dated 08/12/2026. The wage determination is incorporated into this contract as Attachment 2

C-5 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors.

(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)

Section D - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS Attachment

Number Title Date

1 Wage Determination 2015-4009 10/16/2026

Section E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS Solicitation Provision Incorporated by Reference

Clause Number Clause Title

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-Registration. (NOV 2024) (Deviation Effective Date) 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Representation and Disclosures. (DEC 2023) 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations. (FEB 2024) (Deviation JAN 2026) 52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products. (FEB 2021)

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. (JUN 2020)

E-1 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (SEP 2023)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code(s) and small business size standard(s) for this acquisition appear elsewhere in the solicitation. However, the small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition-

(1) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(2) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(3) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show-

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with FAR subpart 4.10), or alternative commercial products or commercial services for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers. (1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is "late" and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition;

and-

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers. Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest;

accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation. (1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of Federal specifications, standards, and product descriptions can be downloaded from the ASSIST website at https://assist.dla.mil.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained from the address in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the ASSIST website at https://assist.dla.mil.

(3) Defense documents not available from the ASSIST website may be requested from the Defense Standardization Program Office by-

(i) Using the ASSIST feedback module (https://assist.dla.mil/feedback); or

(ii) Contacting the Defense Standardization Program Office by telephone at 571-767-6688 or email at assisthelp@dla.mil.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Unique entity identifier. (Applies to all offers that exceed the micro-purchase threshold, and offers at or below the micro-purchase threshold if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation "Unique Entity Identifier" followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address. The Offeror also shall enter its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the Offeror to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see FAR subpart 32.11) for the same entity. If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for unique entity identifier establishment directly to obtain one. The Offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the unique entity identifier.

(k) [Reserved]

(l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award;

(5) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

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E-2 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2021)

(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:

1. TECHNICAL

2. PRICE

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

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

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E-3 52.237-1 Site Visit. (APR 1984)

Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

(End of provision)

E-4 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): acquisition.gov

(End of provision)

E-5 GS2109 Scheduling of Site Tour (AUG 2016)

The provision FAR 52.237-1, Site Visit, provides that the contractor will not be entitled to an increase in the contract price for conditions affecting performance which were ascertainable from a reasonably thorough inspection of the site. In view of this, a tour of the site has been scheduled and will meet at the following time and place.

Date: 10/22/2026, Thursday

Time: 0900 Eastern Time

Location: Eastern Ecological Science Center at the S.O. Conte Research Laboratory

Address Line 1: 1 Migratory Way

Address Line 2: Turner Falls

Address Line 3: MA 01376

Firms interested in attending the tour should email the Contracting Officer mindie_dixon@ios.doi.gov at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled tour. Additional, subsequent site visits can be arranged.

E-6 Addendum 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors

Submission of Offers: Offers shall be submitted by the due date and time provided on the SF1449 block 8 to Mindie Dixon at mindie_dixon@ios.doi.gov

Proposal Preparation Instructions To assure timely and equitable evaluation of the offer, the Offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. The offer must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation. Failure to provide the items listed below as Tab A, B, and C may render your offer incomplete. Incomplete offers will not be evaluated. Complete offers will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

One (1) electronic copy shall be submitted as follows:

Tab A - Offer Form (Standard Form 1449) - original signature and date; Contract Administration Data; UEI;

Acknowledgement of Solicitation Amendments if applicable.

Tab B Pricing - Pricing-i.On the SF 1449 insert proposed unit price in the -UNIT PRICE- section within the -ITEM- and multiply the unit price times the quantity to complete -AMOUNT- in the Supplies or Services and Prices/Cost section of the solicitation for each Contract Line-Item Number (Item).

ii. Provide an itemize quote

Tab C - Evaluation Factor Responses:

Factor 1: Technical Capability

1. Page Limit is 3 pages.

ii. Technical documentation

a. Compliance with salient characteristics b.Provide a Capabilities Statement that addresses all requirements of the Statement of Work. Include a detailed approach to satisfy this requirement.