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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

CODE

6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

11. The contractor shall begin performance within

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and

b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d. Offers providing less than

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d) calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

is, is not required.

local time containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) award, YES NO notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable.

calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

NEGOTIATED (RFP) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF

SEALED BID (IFB) INVITATION FOR BID

9. FOR

INFORMATION CALL

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140L3926Q0003

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

1340 FINANCIAL BLVD.

RENO NV 89502

0044033208

LVA

Matthew Bernard 775-861-6420

12/30/2025

01/22/2026

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Replace two (2) existing Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) units at the Caliente Crew

Quarters in Caliente, Nevada.

Review the Statement of Work for further Details.

There is a site visit at 10:30 am PST on January 15, 2026. The Point of Contact is Kelina Wong

KMWong@blm.gov.

Questions are due by email no later than 11:59 pm PS on Jan 15, 2026 to the Contract Specialist.

Quotes are due by 11:59 pm PS January 22, 2026.

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17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement by the Government in writing within stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14.)

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

26. ADMINISTERED BY

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022) BACK

31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO THE UNITED STATES CODE AT

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

Continued...

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

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

1340 FINANCIAL BLVD.

RENO NV 89502

LVA

Matthew Merritt

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGES

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

140L3926Q0003

UEI: ______________________________

Cage Code: ________________________

Delivery: 04/17/2026

Delivery Location Code: 0011276512

BLM-NV NEVADA STATE OFFICE*

1340 FINANCIAL BLVD

PO BOX 12000

RENO NV 89502-0006 US

Period of Performance: 01/30/2026 to

03/16/2026

00010 Replace two (2) existing Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) units at the

Caliente Crew Quarters in Caliente, Nevada

Review the Statement of Work for details.

Product/Service Code: N041

Product/Service Description: INSTALLATION OF

EQUIPMENT- REFRIGERATION, AIR CONDITIONING,

AND

AIR CIRCULATING EQUIPMENT

Please submit quotes and questions to the

Contract Specialist and Contract Officer listed below.

Matt Bernard, Contract Specialist

Email: MBernard@blm.gov

Matthew Merritt, Contract Officer

MBMerritt@blm.gov

HVAC Replacement Caliente Quarters Issuing Office: BLM Nevada State Office

District: BLM-NV State Office Solicitation Number: 140L3926Q0003

Request for Quotation

Type of Contract: Construction, Firm Fixed Priced (FFP), Single Award Contract County: Lincoln County Type of Construction: Residential Construction

Magnitude:

$25,000-$100,000.

NAICS:

238220 Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors

SIZE STD:

$19M

SET-ASIDE:

Small Business

Bureau of Land Management Contracting Team

Contract Specialist

(CS)

Matt Bernard

MBernard@blm.gov

Contracting Officer

(CO)

Matthew Merritt

MBMerritt@blm.gov

Quote Submittal Information:

Due Date: Thursday January 22, 2026 – 23:59 pm PS In accordance with this Solicitation Part IV – Representation and Instructions

Award Selection Process: Best-value, Trade-off process

Site Visit: An organized site visit is scheduled for Jan 15, 2026 at 10:30 am PS on site at 1400 Front St #1, Caliente, NV 89008. The Point of Contact for the Site Visit is Kelina Wong KMWong@blm.gov mailto:MBernard@blm.gov mailto:MBMerritt@blm.gov mailto:KMWong@blm.gov

District: BLM-NV State Office Solicitation Number: 140L3926Q0003

Table of Contents

SECTION 1 SPECIFICATIONS & GENERAL INFORMATION

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Work Hours

Fire Danger Season

Preservation Of Historical and Archeological Data

Pre-Work Conference

Environmental Interruption of Work

Environmental Impact

Green Procurement Requirements

SECTION 2 CONTRACT CLAUSES

Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements- Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)

52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work Apr 1984, Alternate 1 Apr 1984

52.213-4 Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services).

(Jan 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025) 13

52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (July 2005) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

52.223-10, Waste Reduction Program (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

52.225-9 Buy American - Construction Materials Oct 2022

52.236-4 Physical Data Apr 1984

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Jan 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses Nov 2020

DIAR 1452.228-70 Liability Insurance - Department of The Interior Jul 1996

SECTION 3 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

SECTION 4 REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

CONTRACT PROVISIONS

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations Feb 2024

52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements – Secondary Site of The Work May 2014

52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement – Construction Materials May 2014

52.252-1 Solicitations Provisions Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998

DIAR 1452.215-71 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information - Department of the Interior Apr 1984

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SECTION 1 SPECIFICATIONS & GENERAL INFORMATION

(a) The Government intends to award a contract to provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to replace two (2) existing Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) units at the Caliente Crew Quarters in Caliente, Nevada. The existing HVAC systems are not functioning properly and need to be replaced. The contractor shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish the tasks described in this statement of work.

(b) The BLM intends to issue a single firm fixed price contract award in accordance with FAR Part 15. Award decision will be made on a best-value, trade-off process. This process permits tradeoffs among price and non-price factors and allows the Government to accept other than the lowest priced proposal. The Government may consider award to other than the lowest priced offeror or other than the highest technically rated offeror when it is in the best interest of the Government. The Government will not award any contract if the resulting contract would not represent a "best value" to the Government.

(c) To assure timely and equitable evaluation of quotations, respondents are cautioned to strictly comply with all instructions within this solicitation to ensure submission of a complete quotation. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements. Failure to adhere to quotation requirements, at the time of submission, may result in the quotation being unacceptable to the Government and eliminated from consideration for award. It is the responsibility of offerors to ensure their quote is received by the recipient and by the due date and time.

(d) Offerors are cautioned to submit adequate information to enable the Government to fully ascertain each offeror’s capability to perform the requirements in accordance with the requirements of the request for quotation (RFQ).

(e) If a respondent believes that requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise flawed, the respondent shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing (email is the preferred method) with supporting rationale by the question deadline specified on the cover page of this document.

(f) This RFQ does not commit the Government to any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a quote or for any other costs incurred by any firm submitting a quote in response to this solicitation. Note specifically that the Offeror will not be participating in a sealed bid procurement process under this acquisition method. Issuance of this RFQ does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the Government.

(g) Quotation must be valid for a minimum of 60 days.

(h) Respondents must complete the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ (previously ORCA and CCR). The Government will obtain respondent representations and certifications through this system.

(i) Award is subject to and based on the availability of funds. This project is currently funded based upon an independent cost estimate.

(j) In accordance with FAR 36.204 the Disclosure of the Magnitude of this construction project is less than $25,000.

(k) Including all other factors, to qualify for award, a respondent must be determined responsible in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 9.

(l) Respondents shall not contact any government personnel related to this requirement other than the Contracting Specialist and Contracting Officer.

(m) All questions should be emailed directly to the Contracting Specialist and Contracting Officer. Only written RFI’s will be considered and responded to by the Government. BLM responses to RFIs will be posted as an amendment to the solicitation.

https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/

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QUOTATION SUBMITTAL

Failure to submit quotes according to the instructions provided within this solicitation may result in an offeror’s quote being deemed “non-responsive.” Quotes are due by the date and time specified on the cover page of this document to the Contracting Officer’s email address. Please see Section 4 for further instructions.

Required Documentation

Respondent shall submit the following information in response to this RFQ:

(1) Short Cover Letter:

(i) Offeror’s (company) name, address, SAM UEI, CAGE Code, and phone number

(ii) Point of contact for individuals within the company that may be contacted for this solicitation

(iii) A statement that the quote is valid for the time period set in item (g) above.

(iv) A response to the following questions:

• Judgments, Claims, and Lawsuits: Are there any judgments, claims, and/or lawsuits pending or outstanding against or involving entity or partners comprising your entity?

• No ___, Yes ___. If “Yes,” submit details of all judgments or claims against either parent office or division/branch that will be responsible for the accomplishment of this project on a separate sheet.

• Is your entity or partners comprising your entity under suspension or debarment by any Federal, state or local agency, or been terminated on any past projects (Federal or others)?

• No ___, Yes ___. If “Yes,” submit details on a separate sheet.

• IAW FAR 52.209-7(b), the offeror ___ has ___ does not have current active federal contracts and grants with a total value greater than $10,000,000.

• IAW FAR 52.204-24(d), the offeror represents that it ___ will ___ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation

(2) Sign Standard Form (SF) 1442, Request for Quotation. Please insert total price on the SF-1442. An official having the authority to contractually bind the Offeror's company must sign the SF 1442.

(3) Acknowledgement of Amendments: Acknowledge all amendments by signing and returning with your SF1442 any SF30s issued (if applicable).

BASIS FOR CONTRACT AWARD

(a) This acquisition is a Small Business set-aside.

(b) The Government intends to make ONE award based upon evaluation of quotes received. Award will be made to the responsible contractor whose quote conforms to all solicitation requirements, such as terms and conditions, representations and certifications, technical requirements, and provides the best value overall, with technical, past performance and price considered. The Government may consider award to other than the lowest priced offeror or other than the highest technically rated offeror when it is in the best interest of the Government.

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Work Hours The performance period established for this contract is based upon all work being conducted during regular working hours between 7:30am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, excluding government holidays. If the Contractor desires to carry on work outside regular hours, including Saturdays, Sundays, and government holidays, a request must be submitted to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) in sufficient time to allow satisfactory arrangements to be made by the

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Government for access to the work site and inspection. In addition to holidays declared by Executive Order, the following federal legal holidays are observed:

New Year’s Day Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Washington’s Birthday Memorial Day Juneteenth National Independence Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas

Fire Danger Season If the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) allows the Contractor to continue work during periods of declared fire danger or season, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable state laws relating to fire prevention and with all special conditions of work as directed by the COR. There may be some timeline constraints due to Fire Season in which the contractor shall work with The BLM for schedule coordination.

Preservation Of Historical and Archeological Data

(a) The Historic and Archeological Data Preservation Act of 1974, provides for the preservation of historical and archeological data that might otherwise be lost as the result of alterations to the terrain caused by a federal or federally licensed activity or program.

(b) If, in connection with operations under this contract, the Contractor, subcontractors, or the employees of any of them, discovers, encounters or becomes aware of any possible historical or archeological data, objects or sites of cultural value on the project area, such as historical ruins, graves or grave markers, fossils, or artifacts, the Contractor shall immediately suspend all operations in the vicinity of the cultural value and shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, giving the location and nature of the findings. No objects of cultural resource value may be removed.

(c) Where appropriate by reason of discovery, the Contracting Officer may order delays in the time of performance and/or changes in the work. If such delays and/or changes are ordered, the time of performance and contract price shall be adjusted in accordance with the Changes clause.

(d) The Contractor will be responsible for protecting the cultural resources within the affected area from damage. In addition, the contractor will be liable for all damage to the identified cultural resources caused by their actions or the actions of their agents or representatives. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer or his representative if any damage occurs to any cultural resource and immediately suspend work in the area in which damage has occurred until authorized to proceed.

Pre-Work Conference 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.

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

District: BLM-NV State Office Solicitation Number: 140L3926Q0003 has been included in the contract time for all environmental delays. 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.

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.

Green Procurement Requirements

In the performance of this service or construction contract, the Contractor shall make maximum use of products identified on the mandatory environmental purchasing list at the following links, if applicable:

• U.S. EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines published at https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program

• USDA Biobased product listings published at www.biopreferred.gov.

• Energy Star® product listings published at www.energystar.gov/products.

• FEMP Low Standby Power product listings published at http://energy.gov/eere/femp/covered-product-categories

Contractor shall comply with all reporting requirements stated in the applicable clause(s):

• 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification

• 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products under Service and Construction Contracts

• 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification

• 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA Designated Items

SECTION 2 CONTRACT CLAUSES

Clauses Incorporated by Reference Clause Title Date

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Jan 2017 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards Jun 2020 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance Oct 2018 52.204-19 Incorporation By Reference of Representations and Certifications Dec 2014 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or

Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities Dec 2023

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

Nov 2021 http://www.energystar.gov/products http://energy.gov/eere/femp/covered-product-categories

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

Jan 2025

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations Nov 2015 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside Nov 2020 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation Feb 2024 52.222-3 Convict Labor Jun 2003 52.222-6 Construction Wage Requirements Aug 2018 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds May 2014 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records Jul 2021 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 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Act

Regulations May 2014

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards Feb 1988 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility May 2014 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities Jun 2020 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons Oct 2025 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 Jan 2022 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction

Contracts May 2024

52.223-21 Foams May 2024 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases Feb 2021 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving May 2024 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security Oct 1997 52.228-11 Pledge of Assets Feb 2021 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds Dec 2022 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit Nov 2014 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts May 2014 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 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations Jun 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors Mar 2023 52.233-1, Alt 1 Disputes May 2014

Dec 1991 52.233-3 Protest After Award Aug 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claims Oct 2004 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship Apr 1984 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities Nov 1991 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services Apr 1984 52.236-17 Layout of Work Apr 1984 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 Nov 2024 52.245-1 Government Property Sep 2021

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52.245-9 Use and Charges Apr 2012 52.246-13 Inspection – Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements Aug 1996 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction Mar 1994 52.249-10, Alt I Default (Fixed-Price Construction) Apr 1984 DIAR 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations Sep 2011

DIAR 1452.203-70 Restrictions on Endorsements – Department of the Interior Jul 1996 DIAR 1452.204-70 Release of Claims – Department of the Interior Jul 1996 DIAR 1452.236-70 Prohibition Against Use of Lead-Based Paint – Department of the Interior Jul 1996 DIAR 1452.237-70 Information Collection – Department of the Interior Jul 1996

Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements- Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)

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:

Format and Content:

Each invoice shall be submitted on the Contractor’s letterhead or invoice form with the following:

1. Invoice date and Government Contract Number

2. Billing period specified with beginning and ending dates. The beginning date must not be later than the completion date or within any previous billing dates.

3. The accounting must follow the approved schedule of values as described in the specification attachment.

4. Total amount due for the billing period

5. Certification of Progress Payment

6. Payrolls (Email weekly)

7. Substantiation of Subcontractor Payment

8. 52.223-9 Certification with final payment request.

9. A Release of Claims (See 1452.204-70) with a request for final payment.

A Progress Report (may be included in Progress Meeting Notes) shall be submitted to support each invoice and shall include a summary of work performed during the period of performance identified on the invoice, which at a minimum must include:

1. ACTIVITY: Description of the previous month’s project activities and the planned activities for the next month.

Also, describe activities performed on contingency task(s), percent complete, task or deliverable schedule and identify any issues or concerns that may affect the performance and/or completion of the task(s);

2. PERCENTAGE COMPLETE: In accordance with the accepted Schedule of Values, for each task/deliverable:

identify the percentage completed during the month and the cumulative percentage completed;

3. SCHEDULE: Reconcile progress of each task/deliverable with the schedule identified for each; submit a revised schedule as required.

4. ISSUES OR CONCERNS: Identify issues and/or concerns that may affect the project Statement of Work (SOW) or schedule.

5. OTHER INFORMATION: Any other information required in the Contract to be included in the Progress Report.

https://www.ipp.gov/

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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 quotation.

Local Internet Payment Platform (IPP) Hotline

To check payment status, contact the Payment Hotline at 877-480-9724 or 303-236-2850. You will need to leave a message with the following information:

1. Company Name

2. Contract Number

3. Invoice Number

4. Invoice Amount

5. A brief description of why you are calling

6. Your contact information

If you do not receive a callback from the Payment Hotline within 72 hours, please contact the Contract Officer with the day and time you contacted the Payment Hotline.

52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work Apr 1984, Alternate 1 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 45 calendar days. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

52.213-4 Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services). (Jan 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses that are incorporated by reference:

(1) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive order:

(i) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(ii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iii) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.203-19#FAR_52_203_19 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-23#FAR_52_204_23 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-25#FAR_52_204_25

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(iv) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328), unless the agency grants an exception - see paragraph (b) of 52.204-27.

(v) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition. (Dec 2023) (Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

(vi) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

(vii) [Reserved]

(viii) [Reserved]

(ix) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) (E.O.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

(x) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) ( 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

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

(xii) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) ( Pub. L. 108-77 and 108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(2) Listed below are additional clauses that apply:

(i) 52.232-1, Payments (Apr 1984).

(ii) 52.232-8, Discounts for Prompt Payment (Feb 2002).

(iii) 52.232-11, Extras (Apr 1984).

(iv) 52.232-25, Prompt Payment (Jan 2017).

(v) 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013).

(vi) 52.233-1, Disputes (May 2014).

(vii) 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Jan 2025).

(viii) 52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the following FAR clauses, incorporated by reference, unless the circumstances do not apply:

(1) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive order:

(i) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) ( 41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community—see FAR 3.900(a).

(ii) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020)(Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note) (Applies to contracts valued at or above the threshold specified in FAR 4.1403(a) on the date of award of this contract).

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(iii) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2025) ( E.O. 13126) (Applies to contracts for supplies exceeding the micro-purchase threshold, as defined in 2.101 on the date of award of this contract).

(iv) 52.222-20, Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment., Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment (Jun 2020) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 65) (Applies to supply contracts over the threshold specified in FAR 22.602 on the date of award of this contract, in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands).

(v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212) (Applies to contracts valued at or above the threshold specified in FAR 22.1303(a) on the date of award of this contract).

(vi) 52.222-36, Equal Employment for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793) (Applies to contracts over the threshold specified in FAR 22.1408(a) on the date of award of this contract, unless the work is to be performed outside the United States by employees recruited outside the United States). (For purposes of this clause, "United States" includes the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Wake Island.)

(vii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212) (Applies to contracts valued at or above the threshold specified in FAR 22.1303(a) on the date of award of this contract).

(viii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67) (Applies to service contracts over $2,500 that are subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and will be performed in the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Johnston Island, Wake Island, or the outer Continental Shelf).

(ix) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627) (Applies to all solicitations and contracts).

(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) (Applies if the Contracting Officer has filled in the following information with regard to applicable directives or notices: Document title(s), source for obtaining document(s), and contract performance location outside the United States to which the document applies).

(x) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022) (Applies when 52.222- 6 or 52.222-41 are in the contract and performance in whole or in part is in the United States (the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Johnston Island, Wake Island, and the outer Continental Shelf as defined in the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1331, et seq.))).

(xi) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706) (Applies when 52.222-6 or 52.222- 41 are in the contract and performance in whole or in part is in the United States (the 50 States and the District of Columbia.))

(xii) 52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 11001-11050 and 13101- 13109) (Applies to services performed on Federal facilities).

(xiii) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.) (Applies to contracts for products as prescribed at FAR 23.109(d)(1)).

(xiv) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.) (Applies to maintenance, service, repair, or disposal of refrigeration equipment and air conditioners).

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(xv) 52.223-20, Aerosols (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.) (Applies to contracts for products that may contain high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons as a propellant or as a solvent; or contracts for maintenance or repair of electronic or mechanical devices).

(xvi) 52.223-21, Foams (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.) (Applies to contracts for products that may contain high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons or refrigerant blends containing hydrofluorocarbons as a foam blowing agent;

or contracts for construction of buildings or facilities.

(xvii) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (May 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025) ( 7 U.S.C. 8102, 42 U.S.C.

6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671l) (Applies to contracts when the agency identifies in the statement of work, or elsewhere in the contract, the sustainable products and services that apply to the acquisition).

(xviii) (A) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67) (Applies to contracts for supplies, and to contracts for services involving the furnishing of supplies, for use in the United States or its outlying areas, if the value of the supply contract or supply portion of a service contract exceeds the micro-purchase threshold, as defined in 2.101 on the date of award of this contract, and the acquisition-

(1) Is set aside for small business concerns; or

(2) Cannot be set aside for small business concerns (see 19.502-2), and does not exceed $50,000).

(B) Alternate I (OCT 2022) (Applies if the Contracting Officer has filled in the domestic content threshold below, which will apply to the entire contract period of performance. Substitute the following sentence for the first sentence of paragraph (1)(ii)(A) of the definition of domestic end product in paragraph (a) of 52.225-1: (A) The cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds ____ percent of the cost of all its components. [ Contracting officer to insert the percentage per instructions at 13.302-5(d)(4). ])

(xix) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations., Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792) (Applies to contracts greater than the threshold specified in FAR 26.404 on the date of award of this contract, that provide for the provision, the service, or the sale of food in the United States).

(xx) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2013)(Applies when the payment will be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT) and the payment office uses the System for Award Management (SAM) as its source of EFT information).

(xxi) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (Applies when the payment will be made by EFT and the payment office does not use the SAM database as its source of EFT information).

(xxii) 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act- Covered Foreign Entities (Nov 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

(xxiii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) ( 46 U.S.C. 55305)(Applies to supplies transported by ocean vessels (except for the types of subcontracts listed at 47.504(d)).

(xxiv) 52.247-69, Reporting Requirement for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers Regarding Training to Prevent Human Trafficking (Jan 2025) ( 49 U.S.C. 40118(g)). (Applies to contracts with a U.S.-flag carrier for the transportation by air of passengers; does not apply to contracts awarded by the Department of Defense or contracts for commercial products).

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(2) Listed below are additional clauses that may apply:

(i) 52.204-21, Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (Nov 2021) (Applies to contracts when the contractor or a subcontractor at any tier may have Federal contract information residing in or transiting through its information system.)

(ii) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (Jan 2025) (Applies to contracts over the threshold specified in FAR 9.405-2(b) on the date of award of this contract).

(iii) 52.211-17, Delivery of Excess Quantities (Sept 1989) (Applies to fixed-price supplies).

(iv) 52.247-29, F.o.b. Origin (Feb 2006) (Applies to supplies if delivery is f.o.b. origin).

(v) 52.247-34, F.o.b. Destination (Jan 1991) (Applies to supplies if delivery is f.o.b. destination).

(c) FAR 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):

[Insert one or more Internet addresses]

(d) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall tender for acceptance only those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. The Government must exercise its post acceptance rights-

(1) Within a reasonable period of time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(e) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default…