WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3.AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED

REQUEST

FOR QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

REQUEST

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

SIZE STANDARD:

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES

AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

SET ASIDE: % FOR:

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON

BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4.

FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED.

8(A)

ECONOMICALLY

DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30.

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH

AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND

ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SPECIFIED

DATED.

OFFER

ADDENDA

ADDENDA

140P1326Q0029

See Schedule See Schedule

NPS, IMR - Santa Fe MABO 1100 Old Santa Fe Trail Building P.O. Box 728 Santa Fe NM 87505

07/29/2026 1200 ED

0044044233

Brian Dankmeyer 2025735697

PIS 100.00

PIS

Brian Dankmeyer

561730

$9.5

06/26/2026

0011282952

ADMINISTERED BY:

NPS, IMR - Santa Fe MABO

1100 Old Santa Fe Trail Building

P.O. Box 728

Santa Fe NM 87505 US

DELIVER TO:

Continued...

STOCK RECORD (S/R)

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021) BACK

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE RECEIVED (MM/DD/YYYY) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

40. PAID BY

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. EMAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

ACCEPTED,

NPS, Rock Creek Park

3545 Williamsburg Lane, NW

Washington DC 20008-1207 US

The government anticipated awarding a firm fixed purchase order as a result of this solicitation.

Delivery: 08/31/2027

Period of Performance: 09/01/2026 to

03/01/2032

00010 Base - Leaf Removal Services

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Period of Performance: 09/01/2026 to

08/31/2027

00020 Option Year I - Leaf Removal Services

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 08/01/2027

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Period of Performance: 09/01/2027 to

08/31/2028

00030 Option Year 2 - Leaf Removal Services

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 08/01/2028

Continued...

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

140P1326Q0029

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Period of Performance: 09/01/2028 to

08/31/2029

00040 Option Year 3 - Leaf Removal Services

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 08/01/2029

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Period of Performance: 09/01/2029 to

08/31/2030

00050 Option Year 4 - Leaf Removal Services

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 08/01/2030

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Period of Performance: 09/01/2030 to

08/31/2031

00060 6-Month Extension - Leaf Removal Services

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 08/01/2031

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Period of Performance: 09/01/2031 to

03/01/2032

POC

CO: Brian Dankmeyer brian_dankmeyer@ios.doi.gov

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I. DESCRIPTION

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT FOR REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part

12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 140P1326Q0029 is issued as a RFQ for Leaf Removal Services at Rock Creek Park (ROCR), Washington, DC.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

This requirement is a 100% total small business set-aside. The RFQ is issued under the specific NAICS code 561730 Landscaping Services. The small business size standard is $9.5 M. Prime contractors who submit quotes but are not registered under NAICS code 561730 as a small business will be deemed nonresponsive and will not be considered for award in accordance with FAR 19.501(e), FAR 19.102(a)(3), FAR 10.102, 13 CFR 121.201, and 13 CFR 121.404.

All applicable provisions and clauses are included in this solicitation document.

Anticipated Award Date: on or before 08/14/2026 with an effective date of 09/01/2026.

To be considered for award your company must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Your company must also be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and be considered a small business for the size standard associated with the NAICS code found in block 10 on page one (1) of this solicitation, and this registration must be “active” in SAM at the time of quote/proposal close date/time - as well as, at the time of award and throughout the entire award/contract performance. Website: https://www.sam.gov

If you have any registration questions or if you need assistance with registration or updating SAM, please contact the National APEX Accelerator nearest you. Website: Home - National Apex Accelerator Alliance // APEX Accelerators

GENERAL INFORMATION:

This solicitation is an RFQ Solicitation issued on Standard Form (SF) 1449. Award of this contract, if any, will be made according to FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. All references to “proposal” in this solicitation shall be understood to mean “quotation.” Quotations shall be evaluated in an impartial manner and consideration given to those with the highest perceived value to the government.

Contract Type: The government anticipates awarding a firm fixed-price purchase order as a result of this RFQ.

http://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.sam.gov/ https://www.napex.us/ https://www.napex.us/ https://www.apexaccelerators.us/#/

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COMPLIANCE WITH RECENT EXECUTIVE ORDERS 14148/14208

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Agencies will not consider or use these representations. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and clauses shall be applicable to this solicitation and award: For full text version of these provisions and clauses, please go to the following internet address: www.acquisition.gov

II. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Closing Response Date/Time: Quotes are due by 7/29/2026 @ 1200 HRS

ED.

Contact Point or Contracting Officer: Brian Dankmeyer – eMail brian_dankmeyer@ios.doi.gov

Questions regarding this solicitation: Will only be accepted until 7/15/2026 @ 1200

HRS ED.

Submission Requirements / How to Submit an Offer:

Offers to be submitted via email to only to:

brian_dankmeyer@ios.doi.gov

III. LIST OF LINE-ITEMS

Refer to the attached bid schedule.

IV. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT(S)

Independently, and not as an agent of the Government, the contractor/vendor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to provide Leaf Removal Services at ROCR in Washington, DC.

Please see attached Performance Work Statement (PWS), Drawings, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) and other supporting documentation for details outlining additional pertinent information of this requirement.

V. DELIVERY INFORMATION/TERMS / PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Please see attached PWS, Drawings and other supporting documentation for details outlining delivery information/terms/instructions period of performance and places of performance.

http://www.acquisition.gov/ mailto:brian_dankmeyer@ios.doi.gov

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VI. LIST OF PROVISIONS (BY REFERENCE)

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): www.acquisition.gov

(End of provision)

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)

As prescribed in 52.107(e), insert the following provision in solicitations that include any FAR or supplemental provision with an authorized deviation. Whenever any FAR or supplemental provision is used with an authorized deviation, the contracting officer shall identify it by the same number, title, and date assigned to the provision when it is used without deviation, include regulation name for any supplemental provision, except that the contracting officer shall insert "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)

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

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) (48 CFR Chapter 14) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of provision)

52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Sep 2024) 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 Mar 2026) 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations – Representation (Nov 2015) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.225-20 Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan-Certification (Aug

2009) DEVIATION DATE

http://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_107

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52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications (Jun 2020) DEVIATION DATE 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Dec 2025) (DEVIATION Mar 2026)

VII. LIST OF CLAUSES (BY REFERENCE)

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): www.acquisition.gov

(End of clause)

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020)

As prescribed in 52.107(f), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts that include any FAR or supplemental clause with an authorized deviation. Whenever any FAR or supplemental clause is used with an authorized deviation, the contracting officer shall identify it by the same number, title, and date assigned to the clause when it is used without deviation, include regulation name for any supplemental clause, except that the contracting officer shall insert "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020)

(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 Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) (48 CFR Chapter 14) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Jun 2020) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 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) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Mar 2020) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) http://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_107

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52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jan 2025) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standard (Aug 2018) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2025) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2025) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Mar 2026) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May 2024) 52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace (May 2024) 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984) 52.232-30 Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) 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) DEVIATION DATE 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) DEVIATION DATE 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Dec 2025) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (Dec 2025) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Oct 2025) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991)

VIII. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016) (DEVIATION May 2026)

(a) As required by sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts, the Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that--

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the

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(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that—

(1) It is ☐ is not ☐ a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and

(2) It is ☐ is not ☐ a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(End of provision)

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (Sep 2023) (DEVIATION Mar 2026)

Quotes must be in accordance with and in the order detailed in this section. Failure to submit quotes according to the instructions provided within the solicitation may result in the respondent’s quote not being considered for award.

All interested parties shall be registered in the System for Award Management or SAM at time an offer or quotation is submitted.

The offerors shall submit a quote to the contract specialist by email to: brian_dankmeyer@ios.doi.gov

Offers shall submit the following information in its entirety:

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a) CHECKLIST FOR QUOTE SUBMITTAL:

b) Bid Schedule Complete attached bid schedule in its entirety. Vendors are permitted to correct formulas if any errors are found.

c) Contractor Core Data:

Offerors Company Name:_________________________________________________________

Cage Code / Offerors Unique Entity Identifier (UEI):___________________________________

Offerors POC:__________________________________________________________________

Offerors POC Email & Phone:_______________________________________________________

1. Submit all required documents via email by the date and time listed in this solicitation.

Offerors are responsible for submitting quotes/proposals so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. Offerors should consider and account for potential delays in transmissions between when an electronic submission is submitted and when an electronic submission is received. Late quotes/proposals will not be accepted.

2. Your company must also be registered as a small business, at the time of the quote/proposal close date/time - as well as, at the time of award and throughout the entire award/contract performance - in System for Award Management (SAM) and be considered a small business for the size standard associated with the NAICS code found in block 10 on page one (1) of this solicitation. This registration must be “active” in SAM. NO EXCEPTIONS. The direct SAM website for registration is: https://www.sam.gov.

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

1. To be considered for award your company must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

Documents to Complete in Quote Package Check Box Checklist for Quote Submittal – the checklist is this page of the solicitation completed as the first page in the package. Complete Contractor Core Data and ensure it is with this checklist as the first page in the quote package. Required Documents with quote.

Signed acknowledgement of SF1449 Required documents with quote. ☐

Signed amendments if applicable Required document(s) with quote ☐

Bid Schedule – complete and provide the attached price schedule that has been provided in this solicitation with your quote. Required documents with quote.

Completed Provisions in this solicitation as applicable. Required document with quote ☐ https://www.sam.gov/

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2. Your company must also be registered as a small business, at the time of the quote/proposal close date/time - as well as, at the time of award and throughout the entire award/contract performance

- in System for Award Management (SAM) with the NAICS code found in block 10 on page one

(1) of this solicitation. This registration must be “active” in SAM. NO EXCEPTIONS. The direct SAM website for registration is: https://www.sam.gov.

If you have any registration questions or need assistance, please contact the SAM helpdesk. If you have any registration questions or if you need assistance with registration or updating SAM, please contact the National APEX Accelerator nearest you. Website: Home - National Apex Accelerator Alliance // APEX Accelerators

(End of addendum)

52.212-2 Evaluation — Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (DEVIATION Mar 2026)

(a) Evaluation factors: 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 will be used to evaluate offers:

(i) price; Low Price - The Government will evaluate quotes in groups of three (3), beginning with the lowest‑priced quotes and proceeding upward in price increments until an awardee is identified. Once a responsible, lowest‑priced offeror is selected from within any group, the evaluation process will stop, and award will be made to that offeror. Although price is the sole evaluation factor, the apparent lowest‑priced offeror must first undergo a responsibility determination in accordance with FAR 9.104‑1. This determination will assess the offeror’s financial resources, ability to meet the required performance schedule, past performance record, integrity and business ethics, organizational and technical capability, and the availability of—or ability to obtain—the necessary equipment, facilities, and controls. The Government may use any appropriate methods to conduct this assessment, including review of financial information, past performance systems, integrity and eligibility databases, pre‑award surveys, and evaluations of technical and organizational capacity. Award will be made to the lowest‑priced offeror found to be responsible within the evaluated group.

Prime contractors who submit quotes but are not registered under NAICS code 561730 as a small business will be deemed nonresponsive and will not be considered for award in accordance with FAR 19.501(e), FAR 19.102(a)(3), FAR 10.102, 13 CFR 121.201, and 13 CFR 121.404

(b) Options (if applicable). 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. The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer 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 https://www.sam.gov/ https://www.napex.us/ https://www.napex.us/ https://www.apexaccelerators.us/#/

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(End of provision)

AWARD SELECTION PROCESS

The Government will evaluate quotes in groups of three (3), beginning with the lowest‑priced quotes and proceeding upward in price until an awardee is identified. Once a responsible, lowest‑priced offeror is selected within any group, the evaluation process will stop, and award will be made to that offeror. For award purposes, the Government will evaluate offers by adding the total price for all option periods to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine an offer unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced; however, evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise any option. Although price is the sole evaluation factor, the apparent lowest‑priced offeror must undergo a responsibility determination in accordance with FAR 9.104‑1. This determination will assess the offeror’s financial resources, ability to meet required delivery or performance schedules, past performance record, integrity and business ethics, organizational and technical capability, and the availability of or ability to obtain the necessary equipment, facilities, and controls. The Government may use any appropriate methods for this assessment, including review of financial information, past performance systems, integrity and eligibility records, pre‑award surveys, and evaluations of technical and organizational capacity. Award will be made to the lowest‑priced offeror found to be responsible within the evaluated group.

Quotes will receive a preliminary review to determine whether the quote contains sufficient information, as required by the solicitation, to allow the government to perform a meaningful evaluation. If the results of this preliminary review indicate that the quote lacks sufficient information to allow a meaningful evaluation to be conducted, the Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer may eliminate the quote from further evaluation and consideration for an award.

Prime contractors who submit quotes but are not registered under NAICS code 561730 as a small business will be deemed nonresponsive and will not be considered for award in accordance with FAR 19.501(e), FAR 19.102(a)(3), FAR 10.102, 13 CFR 121.201, and 13 CFR 121.404.

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 15-calendar days before the period of performance end date.

(End of clause)

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 15 calendar days before the period of performance end date; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 15 calendar days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

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(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5-years 6-months.

(End of clause)

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)

Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (Feb 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 Products and Commercial Services 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. Copy of vendor invoice document in PDF format, which shows pricing breakdown for all items being invoiced for and must include the contract number, date(s) of service (if applicable), date of invoice, and the vendor’s standard invoice letterhead.

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 clause) https://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov

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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. The COR for this contract will be:

(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.

(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.

(End of clause)

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IX. ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

Contract Administration Data

Brian Dankmeyer Contracting Officer Department of the Interior Contracting Operations – Central Brian_dankmeyer@ios.doi.gov

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS: (please view and download all applicable attachments from https://www.sam.gov)

1. Performance Work Statement

2. Drawings

3. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

4. Bid Schedule

5. SCA Wage Determination mailto:Brian_dankmeyer@ios.doi.gov https://www.sam.gov/