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140L3922Q0118

1. REQUEST NO.

5a. ISSUED BY

NAME

a. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON

OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG.1

RATING

6. DELIVERY BY (Date)

7. DELIVERY

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

PAGE OF PAGES

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL: (No collect calls)

TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

8. TO:

b. COMPANY

e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

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

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

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

08/24/2022 0040585598

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1340 FINANCIAL BLVD.

RENO NV 89502

BLM NV-STATE OFC BGT&FIN SVC(NV955)

BLM-NV ELKO DISTRICT OFFICE

3900 EAST IDAHO STREET

ELKO

NV 89801

775 861-6742Matthew Merritt

09/07/2022 1700 ED

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)X

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

UNIQUE ENTITY ID (SAM): _______________ CAGE

CODE:__________

BLACK POINT FENCE

All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to mbmerritt@blm.gov by 08/31/2022. If needed, questions will be answered through the issuance of an amendment.

Period of Performance: 09/20/2022 to 12/15/2022

00010 Black Point Fence per Statement of Work Product/Service Code: Y1PZ Product/Service Description: CONSTRUCTION OF

OTHER NON-BUILDING FACILITIES

Continued ...

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

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

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

a. NAME OF QUOTER

AREA CODE

NUMBER

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

b. TELEPHONE are are not attached

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition not usable

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

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

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

140L3922Q0118

Quotes and supporting documents may be submitted via email to mbmerritt@blm.gov.

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Solicitation 140L3922Q0118 Project: Black Point Fence

Location: BLM-NV Elko Field Office Issuing Office: Nevada State Office

Table of Contents

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM SF-18

SECTION B - SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

1510.301 Inspection Aug 1999

1510.302 Acceptance Aug 1999

SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work Apr 1984

1510.303 Charges for Actual Damages – Delayed Performance Aug 1999 Progress Plan

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998 1452.201-70Authorities and Delegations Sep 2011 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) Apr 2013

1510.046 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and/or Project Inspector (PI) Apr 1998

1510.322 Procurement Office Representative Apr 1998

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

1510.017 Drawings Apr 1998

1510.304 Pre-Work Conference Aug 1999

1510.305 Notice to Proceed Aug 1999

Work Hours Environmental Interruption of Work Environmental Impact

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.252-02 Clauses Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998 52.203-99 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements (DEVIATION 2015-02) Feb 2015 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers With Disabilities Jul 2014 52.228-13 Alternative Payment Protections Jul 2000 52.252- 6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses Apr 1984 1452.204-70Release Of Claims - Department of the Interior Jul 1996

PART III –LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J – LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

PART IV – REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K – REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, & OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998

Location: BLM-NV Elko Field Office Issuing Office: Nevada State Office

52.203-98 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements— Representation (DEVIATION 2015-02) Feb 2015

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications MAR2020 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations. MAR 2020

52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports Feb 1999 52.225-20 Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification

SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, & NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

52.216-1 Type of Contract Apr 1984 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction) - Alternate I Feb 1995 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions Apr 1984 1452.215-71 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information - Department of the Interior Apr 1984

SECTION M – EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

Evaluation and Award Factors

Location: BLM-NV Elko Field Office Issuing Office: Nevada State Office

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM SF-18

See separate document, Page 1-2 SF-18

SECTION B - SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

See attached Bid Schedule

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Nevada State Office is seeking contractor to furnishing labor and equipment to construct barbed wire fence and associated gates, corners, and panels, with specified Government-furnished property.

Work includes the construction of approximately 19,996’ feet of new barbed wire fence using steel pipe braces.

The BLM anticipates issuing a single firm fixed price award from this solicitation. The project is located in Elko County in Nevada. Davis Bacon Act (DBA) is applicable and the appropriate DBA Wage Decision is attached. See attached Statement of Work, Drawings, Maps and Work Data Sheet for complete details of the project.

NAICS: 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors, Size Standard: $16.5M, 100% Set-Aside for Small Business.

In accordance with FAR 36.204 the Disclosure of the Magnitude of this construction project is between $0 and $100,000.

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

(THIS SECTION NOT USED)

SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction Aug 1996

1510.301 Inspection Aug 1999

(a) Work will be subject to periodic inspections by the Government to assure satisfactory progress, to determine quantities or work performed for progress payment purposes, to be certain that work is being performed in accordance with contract specifications, and to determine if work corrections are necessary.

(b) Inspection in the form of a review of all required reports will be performed by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Accordingly, all reports, data, and documentation required by the contract will be submitted to the COR who will recommend approval/disapproval for acceptance purposes to the Contracting Officer.

Location: BLM-NV Elko Field Office Issuing Office: Nevada State Office

(c) The Contractor shall notify the COR or the Project Inspector (PI) at least 3 days before the scheduled completion date, so the Government can schedule final inspection. The Contractor will not be granted a time extension to perform a work correction required as a result of a periodic or final inspection if such correction is necessary because of improper work by the Contractor. The Contractor or his authorized representative must be at the worksite at time of final inspection.

1510.302 Acceptance Aug 1999

Final inspection and acceptance of all items/services to be delivered under this contract shall be the responsibility of the Contracting Officer. Quality of work is subject to verification by the COR, with final payment to be withheld pending completion of any necessary rework by the Contractor.

SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work Apr 1984 The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 5 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than ending Period of Performance listed in the solicitation. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

1510.303 Charges for Actual Damages – Delayed Performance Aug 1999 Should the Contractor fail to complete the work within the performance time allowed or any extension thereof, and his right to proceed is not terminated, he shall, in the absence of a liquidated damages provision, be charged actual damages suffered by the Government which can be directly attributable to the Contractor's delayed performance. Such damages shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the Project Inspector's hourly salary, per-diem, travel or other expenses as well as losses of Government-Furnished property which can be accurately determined.

Progress Plan At the prework conference, the Contractor shall provide to the COR a written "work progress plan" that details it’s proposed work force and schedule to provide for orderly completion of the work within the contract performance time.

This work schedule must be acceptable to the Government. At a minimum, the schedule must reflect a work progress rate equal to the available amount of contract performance time.

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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):

Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses:

Location: BLM-NV Elko Field Office Issuing Office: Nevada State Office http://www.acquisition.gov/far http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

Clauses Title Date 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed Price Construction Contracts May 2014 52.232-16 Progress Payments – Alternate I Apr 2012 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims May 2014 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts Jan 2017 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management Oct 2018

1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations Sep 2011

(a) The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to enter into or terminate this contract, modify any term or condition of this contract, waive any requirement of this contract, or accept nonconforming work.

(b) The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at time of award. The COR will be responsible for technical monitoring of the contractor's performance and deliveries. The COR will be appointed in writing, and a copy of the appointment will be furnished to the Contractor. Changes to this delegation will be made by written changes to the existing appointment or by issuance of a new appointment.

(c) The COR is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:

(1) Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract, contract modification, or notice of intent that changes or may change this contract;

(2) Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;

(3) Make any final decision on any contract matter subject to the Disputes Clause;

(4) Terminate, for any reason, the Contractor's right to proceed;

(5) Obligate in any way, the payment of money by the Government.

(d) The Contractor shall comply with the written or oral direction of the Contracting Officer or authorized representative(s) acting within the scope and authority of the appointment memorandum.

The Contractor need not proceed with direction that it considers to have been issued without proper authority. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, with as much detail as possible, when the COR has taken an action or has issued direction (written or oral) that the Contractor considers to exceed the COR's appointment, within 3 days of the occurrence. Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the Contractor assumes all costs, risks, liabilities, and consequences of performing any work it is directed to perform that falls within any of the categories defined in paragraph

(c) prior to receipt of the Contracting Officer's response issued under paragraph (e) of this clause.

(e) The Contracting Officer shall respond in writing within 30 days to any notice made under paragraph (d) of this clause. A failure of the parties to agree upon the nature of a direction, or upon the contract action to be taken with respect thereto, shall be subject to the provisions of the Disputes clause of this contract.

(f) The Contractor shall provide copies of all correspondence to the Contracting Officer and the COR.

http://www.acquisition.gov/far http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

Location: BLM-NV Elko Field Office Issuing Office: Nevada State Office

(g) Any action(s) taken by the Contractor, in response to any direction given by any person acting on behalf of the Government or any Government official other than the Contracting Officer or the COR acting within his or her appointment, shall be at the Contractor's risk.

Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) Apr 2013 Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Internet Payment 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:

1. Itemized invoice to be uploaded and attached to the IPP electronic invoice identifying items and quantities in accordance with the Schedule of Items.

2. A Certification of Progress Payments form must be submitted with all progress/partial payments requests.

3. A Release of Claims is required to be submitted with the Final Invoice.

4. Certified Payroll Reports must be submitted to the COR weekly.

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.

1510.046 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and/or Project Inspector (PI) Apr 1998 The COR and/or Project Inspector (PI) will be appointed by the Contracting Officer upon award of the contract. Such COR/PI will be responsible for giving the Contractor any special instructions or guidance necessary to complete delivery as required by the contract. The COR or PI does not have the authority to modify or in any way amend the terms of this contract

The designated COR for this project is:

TBD at time of award

1510.322 Procurement Office Representative Apr 1998

The Procurement Office Representative for this requirement is:

Matthew B. Merritt 1340 Financial Blvd https://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:ippgroup@bos.frb.org

Location: BLM-NV Elko Field Office Issuing Office: Nevada State Office

Reno, NV 89502 Ph: 775-861-6742 Email: mbmerritt@blm.gov

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

1510.017 Drawings Apr 1998

(a) Typical Drawings. Any drawings titled typical are general only and dimensions of each structure will be fixed by the Contracting Officer to adapt the design to existing conditions at the structure location.

(b) Reduced Size Drawings. Any drawings identified as "REDUCED SIZE DRAWINGS" appearing in the solicitation are photographically reduced in size. Accordingly, measurements and dimensions should not be taken or be based on any numerical scales shown. Prospective bidders desiring to review a copy of the full size drawings may contact the Contracting Officer identified in the solicitation.

1510.304 Pre-Work Conference Aug 1999

After award a pre-work conference shall be held between the Contractor and the COR. The date and time of the meeting shall be determined by the COR and the Contractor in consultation. Discussions relative to contract requirements and the specific responsibilities of each party will be conducted at this time.

1510.305 Notice to Proceed Aug 1999

After award of contract, the CO will issue a written notice to proceed to the Contractor. Issuance of such notice may be delayed for a reasonable time if adverse soil, vegatative, or climatological conditions exist.

Work Hours Unless otherwise specified in Section C, Specifications, work hours under this contract shall be limited to the time between one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset each day. No work will be done on Saturday, Sunday, or legal National Holidays unless authorized by the COR.

Environmental Interruption of Work The Contracting Officer, by issuance of a suspend work order, may direct the Contractor to shut down any work that may be subject to damage due to weather conditions, fire danger, or because it is impracticable to work during the winter season. The Contractor will be given a resume work order which will document the date the work suspension ends. An allowance has been included in the contract time for all environmental delays expected. The count of contract time will therefore continue during all periods of suspension due to normal weather conditions, including fire danger. The Contractor will not be entitled to additional contract time for any suspensions except to the extent that they are due to unusually severe weather conditions. The Contractor will not be entitled to additional monetary compensation for such suspensions regardless of duration.

mailto:mbmerritt@blm.gov

Location: BLM-NV Elko Field Office Issuing Office: Nevada State Office

Environmental Impact All waste materials generated by any work under the contract performed on a Government installation shall at all times be handled, transported, stored, and disposed of by the contractor and by his subcontractors in accordance with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, court orders, and other types of rulings having the effect of the law, including, but not limited to Executive Order 12088, 13 October 1978, Federal Compliance with Pollution Control Standards; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. 1251 ET SEQ); the Clean Air Act as amended (42 U.S.C. Sec 7401 ET SEQ); the Endangered Species Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. Sec 1531, ET SEQ); the Toxic Substances Control Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. Sec 2601, ET SEQ); the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. Sec 470, ET SEQ); the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6901 ET SEQ); and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. Sec 469, ET SEQ). Should the United States Government be held liable for any neglect or improper actions by the contractor or any subcontractor regarding removal or disposal of any hazardous waste, the contractor shall reimburse the Government for all such liability.

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.252-02 Clauses Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

Clauses Title Date 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards Jun 2020 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance Oct 2018 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations Nov 2015 52.211-13 Time Extensions Sep 2000 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (BLM Deviation – May 1987) 20%, 120%, 80% Apr 1984 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions – Simplified Acquisitions (Other than Commercial Items) Jun 2020 52.215-8 Order of Precendence – Uniform Contract Format Oct 1997 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside Mar 2020 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation Jul 2013 52.222-3 Convict Labor Jun 2003 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements Aug 2018 52.222-7 Witholding of Funds May 2014 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records Aug 2018 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees Jul 2005 52.222-10 Compliance With Copeland Act Requirements Feb 1988 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) May 2014 52.222-12 Contract Termination-Debarment May 2014

Location: BLM-NV Elko Field Office Issuing Office: Nevada State Office

52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations May 2014 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards Feb 1988 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility May 2014 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities Apr 2015 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity Sep 2016 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction Apr 2015 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons Jan 2019 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 Dec 2015 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace May 2001 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving Aug 2011 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases Jun 2008 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security Oct 1997 52.228-11 Pledges of Assets Aug 2018 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit Nov 2014 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations Jun 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors Dec 2013 52.233-1 Disputes – Alternate I May 2014 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim Oct 2004 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions Apr 1984 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work Apr 1984 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship Apr 1984 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor Apr 1984 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities Nov 1991 52.236-8 Other Contracts Apr 1984 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and

Improvements Apr 1984

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas Apr 1984 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion Apr 1984 52.236-12 Cleaning Up Apr 1984 52.236-13 Accident Prevention Nov 1991 52.236-17 Layout of Work Apr 1984 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction Feb 1997 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference Feb 1995 52.242-14 Suspension of Work Apr 1984 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions Apr 1984 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items Jan 2019 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction Mar 1994 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price)(Short Form) Apr 2012 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) Apr 1984 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms Jan 1991

52.203-99 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements (DEVIATION 2015-02) Feb 2015

(a) The contractor shall not require employees or subcontractors seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or

Location: BLM-NV Elko Field Office Issuing Office: Nevada State Office subcontractors from lawfully reporting such fraud, waste, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(b) The contractor shall notify employees that the prohibition and restrictions of any internal confidentiality agreements covered by this clause are no longer in effect.

(c) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this clause does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(d)(1) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), use of funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act may be prohibited, if the Government determines that the contractor is not in compliance with the provisions of this clause.

(2) The Government may seek any available remedies in the event the contractor fails to comply with the provisions of this clause.

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers With Disabilities Jul 2014

(a) Equal opportunity clause. The Contractor shall abide by the requirements of the equal opportunity clause at 41 CFR 60.741.5(a), as of March 24, 2014. This clause prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by the Contractor to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

(b) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the terms of this clause in every subcontract or purchase order in excess of $15,000 unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The Contractor shall act as specified by the Director, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs of the U.S. Department of Labor, to enforce the terms, including action for noncompliance. Such necessary changes in language may be made as shall be appropriate to identify properly the parties and their undertakings.

52.228-13 Alternative Payment Protections Jul 2000

(a) The Contractor shall submit one of the following payment protections:

(i) A payment bond.

(ii) An irrevocable letter of credit (ILC).

(iii) A tripartite escrow agreement.

(b) The amount of the payment protection shall be 100 percent of the contract price.

(c) The submission of the payment protection is required within 30 days of contract award.

(d) The payment protection shall provide protection for the full contract performance period plus a one-year period.

(e) Except for escrow agreements and payment bonds, which provide their own protection procedures, the Contracting

Officer is authorized to access funds under the payment protection when it has been alleged in writing by a supplier of labor or material that a nonpayment has occurred, and to withhold such funds pending resolution by administrative or judicial proceedings or mutual agreement of the parties.

Location: BLM-NV Elko Field Office Issuing Office: Nevada State Office

(f) When a tripartite escrow agreement is used, the Contractor shall utilize only suppliers of labor and material that signed the escrow agreement.

52.252- 6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses Apr 1984

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any DIAR. (48 CFR 14) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

1452.204-70 Release Of Claims - Department of the Interior Jul 1996

After completion of work and prior to final payment, the Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with a release of claims against the United States relating to this contract. The Release of Claims form (DI-137) shall be used for this purpose. The form provides for exception of specified claims from operation of the release.

PART III –LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J – LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

1. Statement of Work

2. DBA Wage Determination

3. Drawing

4. Maps

5. Work Data Sheet

6. Bid Schedule

Location: BLM-NV Elko Field Office Issuing Office: Nevada State Office

PART IV – REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K – REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, & OTHER STATEMENTS OF

OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

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):

Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses:

http://www.acquisition.gov/far http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

Clauses Title Date 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications Dec 2014 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment

Opportunity for Construction Feb 1999

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran – Representation and Certifications Aug 2018

52.203-98 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements—Representation (DEVIATION 2015-02) Feb 2015

(a) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), Government agencies are not permitted to use funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act for contracts with an entity that requires employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such fraud, waste, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(b) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this provision does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

Location: BLM-NV Elko Field Office Issuing Office: Nevada State Office

(c) Representation. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that it does not require employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications MAR 2020

(a) (1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors.

(2) The small business size standard is $16.5M.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) (1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph

(d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

(i) Paragraph (d) applies.

(ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless–

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions.

This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

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(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that-

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, CertificationRegarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance-Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C)The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xiv) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

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(xv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans’ Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA–designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA–designated items.

(xix) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $83,099, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $83,099 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan-Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

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_X_ (i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

_X_ (ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

__ (iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

__ (iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment- Certification.

__ (v) 52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Certification.

__ (vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA– Designated Products (Alternate I only).

__ (vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

__ (A)Basic.

__ (B)Alternate I.

__ (viii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM website accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph

(c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause # Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

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52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations. MAR 2020

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

“Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern” means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business concern eligible under the WOSB Program.

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern-

(1) Means a small business concern-

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) “Service-disabled veteran” means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C.101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C.101(16).

Small business concern means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR Part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (b) of this provision.

Small disadvantaged business concern, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1002, means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that-

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by-

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States, and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13 CFR 124.106) by individuals who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

“Veteran-owned small business concern” means a small business concern-

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C.101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans;

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(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

“Women-owned small business concern” means a small business concern-

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

“Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program” (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127), means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States.

(b)

(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238990, All Other…