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Washington DC 20242-0001 1100 Ohio Drive SW Contracting Annex Acquisition Management Division DOI, NPS, NCR - Regional Contractin

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561730

SIZE STANDARD:

100.00 % FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED ORPCR

REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

INVITATION

FOR BID (IFB)

10. THIS ACQUISITION ISCODE

REQUEST FOR

QUOTE (RFQ)

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

13b. RATING

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION STANDARD

(NAICS):

SMALL BUSINESS

05/20/2025 1400 ED

04/25/2024

0000000000Kerry Kirby (No collect calls)

INFORMATION CALL:

FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIMEb. TELEPHONE NUMBER a. NAME

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

140P3025Q0005

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

1 42 0044001500OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

TELEPHONE NO.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

Sharpsburg MD 21782-0158 P.O. Box 158 302 East Main St NPS, Antietam NB

15. DELIVER TO

Washington DC 20242-0001 1100 Ohio Drive SW Contracting Anne Acquisition Management Division

9. ISSUED BY

7.

2. CONTRACT NO.

EFFECTIVE DATE

$9.5

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

ISSUE DATE

DELIVERY FOR FREE ON BOARD

(FOB) DESTINATION UNLESS

BLOCK IS MARKED

11.

SEE SCHEDULEX

12. DISCOUNT TERMS THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED

ORDER UNDER THE DEFENSE

PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a.

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

8(A)

X

NPS, NCR - Regional Contracting

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

24.

AMOUNT

23.

UNIT PRICE

22.

UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

This acquisition will be a competitive HUBZone Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 561730-Landscape Maintenance with a Small Business Standard Size of $9.5 Million.

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

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

X

XX

DATED

Kerry Kirby

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ARE

ARE

31c. DATE SIGNED

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

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

30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

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. ADDENDA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

OFFER

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

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

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

40. PAID BY39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIAL

36. PAYMENT

FINALPARTIAL

35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER33. SHIP NUMBER

COMPLETE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41c. DATE41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

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

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021) BACK

24.

AMOUNT

23.

UNIT PRICE

22.

UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

00010 ANTI MONO FY25 Landscape Services Base Year

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement and Maps.

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 03/31/2026

Period of Performance: 05/30/2025 to 03/31/2026

00020 ANTI MONO FY25 Landscape Services Base Year -

ANTI Option SAF

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement and Maps.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 05/30/2025

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 03/31/2026

Period of Performance: 05/30/2025 to 03/31/2026

Continued ...

32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

42 2 of

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

3 42

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

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

140P3025Q0005

00030 ANTI MONO FY25 Landscape Service Base Year- MONO

Options SAF

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement and Maps.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 05/30/2025

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 03/31/2026

Period of Performance: 05/30/2025 to 03/31/2026

00110 ANTI MONO FY26 Landscaping Service - Option Year 1

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement and Maps.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2026

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 03/31/2027

Period of Performance: 04/01/2026 to 03/31/2027

00120 ANTI MONO FY26 Landscape Services - Option Year 1

- MONO Options SAF

In accordance with Performance Work Statement and

Maps.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2026

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 03/31/2027

Period of Performance: 04/01/2026 to 03/31/2027

00130 ANTI MONO FY26 Landscape Services - Option Year 1

- ANTI Options SAF

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2026

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Continued ...

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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140P3025Q0005

Delivery: 03/31/2027

Period of Performance: 04/01/2026 to 03/31/2027

00210 ANTI MONO FY27 Landscape Services - Option Year 2

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement and Maps.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2027

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 03/31/2028

Period of Performance: 04/01/2027 to 03/31/2028

00220 ANTI MONO FY27 Landscape Services - Option Year 2

Mono Options SAF

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement and Maps.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2027

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 03/31/2028

Period of Performance: 04/01/2027 to 03/31/2028

00230 ANTI MONO FY27 Landscape Services - Option Year 2

- ANTI Options SAF

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement and Maps.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2027

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 03/31/2028

Period of Performance: 04/01/2027 to 03/31/2028

00310 ANTI MONO FY28 Landscape Services Option Year 3

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement and Maps.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2027

Product/Service Code: S208

Continued ...

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140P3025Q0005

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 03/31/2029

Period of Performance: 04/01/2028 to 03/31/2029

00320 ANTI MONO FY28 Landscape Services Option Year 3 -

MONO Options SAF

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement and Maps.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 04/14/2028

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 03/31/2029

Period of Performance: 04/01/2028 to 03/31/2029

00330 ANTI MONO FY28 Landscape Services - Option Year 3

- ANTI Options SAF

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement and Maps.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 04/14/2028

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 03/31/2029

Period of Performance: 04/01/2028 to 03/31/2029

00410 ANTI MONO FY29 Landscape Services - Option Year 4

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement and Maps.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2029

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 03/31/2030

Period of Performance: 04/01/2029 to 03/31/2030

00420 ANTI MONO FY29 Landscape Services - Option Year 4

- MONO Options SAF

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement

Continued ...

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

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

140P3025Q0005 and Maps.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2029

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 03/31/2030

Period of Performance: 04/01/2029 to 03/31/2030

00430 ANTI MONO FY29 Landscape Services - Option Year 4

- ANTO Options SAF

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement and Maps.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2029

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 03/31/2030

Period of Performance: 04/01/2029 to 03/31/2030

00510 ANTI MONO 6- Month Extension Landscape

Maintenance

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement and Maps.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2030

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 09/30/2030

Period of Performance: 04/01/2030 to 09/30/2030

00520 ANTI MONO 6- Month Extension Landscape Services

- MONO Options SAF

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement and Maps.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2030

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 09/30/2030

Continued ...

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

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

140P3025Q0005

Period of Performance: 04/01/2030 to 09/30/2030

00530 ANTI MONO 6-Month Extension Landscape Services -

ANTI Options SAF

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement and Maps.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2030

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 09/30/2030

Period of Performance: 04/01/2030 to 09/30/2030

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

SEE ADDENDUMIS CHECKED

CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CODE

FACILITYCODE

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

OFFEROR

PCR

Washington DC 20242-0001 1100 Ohio Drive SW Contracting Annex Acquisition Management Division DOI, NPS, NCR - Regional Contractin

0011282891 CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BYCODE

X

X

561730

SIZE STANDARD:

100.00 % FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED ORPCR

REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

INVITATION

FOR BID (IFB)

10. THIS ACQUISITION ISCODE

REQUEST FOR

QUOTE (RFQ)

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

13b. RATING

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION STANDARD

(NAICS):

SMALL BUSINESS

05/14/2025 1400 ED

01/02/2025

3039876719John Snyder (No collect calls)

INFORMATION CALL:

FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIMEb. TELEPHONE NUMBERa. NAME

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

140P3025Q0005

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

1 35 0044001500OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

TELEPHONE NO.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

Sharpsburg MD 21782-0158 P.O. Box 158 302 East Main St NPS, Antietam NB

15. DELIVER TO

Washington DC 20242-0001 1100 Ohio Drive SW Contracting Anne Acquisition Management Division

9. ISSUED BY

7.

2. CONTRACT NO.

EFFECTIVE DATE

$9.5

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

ISSUE DATE

DELIVERY FOR FREE ON BOARD

(FOB) DESTINATION UNLESS

BLOCK IS MARKED

11.

SEE SCHEDULEX

12. DISCOUNT TERMS THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED

ORDER UNDER THE DEFENSE

PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a.

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

8(A)

X

NPS, NCR - Regional Contracting

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

24.

AMOUNT

23.

UNIT PRICE

22.

UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

This acquisition will be a competitive HUBZone Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 561730-Landscape Maintenance with a Small Business Standard Size of $9.5 Million.

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

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

X

XX

DATED

Kerry Kirby

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ARE

ARE

31c. DATE SIGNED

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

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

30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

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. ADDENDA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

OFFER

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

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

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

40. PAID BY39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIAL

36. PAYMENT

FINALPARTIAL

35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER33. SHIP NUMBER

COMPLETE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41c. DATE41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

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

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021) BACK

24.

AMOUNT

23.

UNIT PRICE

22.

UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

00010 ANTI MONO FY25 Landscape Services Base Year

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement and Maps.

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 03/31/2026

Period of Performance: 05/30/2025 to 03/31/2026

00020 ANTI MONO FY25 Landscape Services Base Year -

ANTI Option SAF

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement and Maps.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 05/30/2025

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 03/31/2026

Period of Performance: 05/30/2025 to 03/31/2026

Continued ...

32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

35 2 of

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140P3025Q0005

00030 ANTI MONO FY25 Landscape Service Base Year- MONO

Options SAF

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement and Maps.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 05/30/2025

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 03/31/2026

Period of Performance: 05/30/2025 to 03/31/2026

00110 ANTI MONO FY26 Landscaping Service - Option Year 1

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement and Maps.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2026

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 03/31/2027

Period of Performance: 04/01/2026 to 03/31/2027

00120 ANTI MONO FY26 Landscape Services - Option Year 1

- MONO Options SAF

In accordance with Performance Work Statement and

Maps.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2026

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 03/31/2027

Period of Performance: 04/01/2026 to 03/31/2027

00130 ANTI MONO FY26 Landscape Services - Option Year 1

- ANTI Options SAF

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2026

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Continued ...

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140P3025Q0005

Delivery: 03/31/2027

Period of Performance: 04/01/2026 to 03/31/2027

00210 ANTI MONO FY27 Landscape Services - Option Year 2

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement and Maps.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2027

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 03/31/2028

Period of Performance: 04/01/2027 to 03/31/2028

00220 ANTI MONO FY27 Landscape Services - Option Year 2

Mono Options SAF

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement and Maps.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2027

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 03/31/2028

Period of Performance: 04/01/2027 to 03/31/2028

00230 ANTI MONO FY27 Landscape Services - Option Year 2

- ANTI Options SAF

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement and Maps.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2027

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 03/31/2028

Period of Performance: 04/01/2027 to 03/31/2028

00310 ANTI MONO FY28 Landscape Services Option Year 3

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement and Maps.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2027

Product/Service Code: S208

Continued ...

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140P3025Q0005

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 03/31/2029

Period of Performance: 04/01/2028 to 03/31/2029

00320 ANTI MONO FY28 Landscape Services Option Year 3 -

MONO Options SAF

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement and Maps.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 04/14/2028

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 03/31/2029

Period of Performance: 04/01/2028 to 03/31/2029

00330 ANTI MONO FY28 Landscape Services - Option Year 3

- ANTI Options SAF

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement and Maps.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 04/14/2028

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 03/31/2029

Period of Performance: 04/01/2028 to 03/31/2029

00410 ANTI MONO FY29 Landscape Services - Option Year 4

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement and Maps.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2029

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 03/31/2030

Period of Performance: 04/01/2029 to 03/31/2030

00420 ANTI MONO FY29 Landscape Services - Option Year 4

- MONO Options SAF

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement

Continued ...

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REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

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

140P3025Q0005 and Maps.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2029

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 03/31/2030

Period of Performance: 04/01/2029 to 03/31/2030

00430 ANTI MONO FY29 Landscape Services - Option Year 4

- ANTO Options SAF

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement and Maps.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2029

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 03/31/2030

Period of Performance: 04/01/2029 to 03/31/2030

00510 ANTI MONO 6- Month Extension Landscape

Maintenance

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement and Maps.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2030

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 09/30/2030

Period of Performance: 04/01/2030 to 09/30/2030

00520 ANTI MONO 6- Month Extension Landscape Services

- MONO Options SAF

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement and Maps.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2030

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 09/30/2030

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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140P3025Q0005

Period of Performance: 04/01/2030 to 09/30/2030

00530 ANTI MONO 6-Month Extension Landscape Services -

ANTI Options SAF

In accordance with the Performance Work Statement and Maps.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2030

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Delivery: 09/30/2030

Period of Performance: 04/01/2030 to 09/30/2030

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

RFQ 140P3025Q0005 Antietam/Monocacy National Battlefield – Landscape Maintenance

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03 – Dated: January 17, 2025.

This acquisition will be a HUBZone Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 561730 with a Small Business Standard Size of $9.5 Million.

1. Description of Requirement

The National Park Service at Antietam and Monocacy National Battlefields seek a licensed landscaping contractor with a minimum of 10 years of industry experience, to perform landscape maintenance operations in strategically identified landscapes throughout the battlefield. Contracted services for this requirement will include, turf mowing, line trimming, edging, clean-up, leaf, and debris removal. Turf mowing, line trimming, edging, clean-up, leaf, and debris removal shall be conducted simultaneously in each independent area as prescribed by the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Landscape maintenance shall take place in cycles, which is the simultaneous completion of all tasks on each of the independent landscapes.

Landscape maintenance shall take place in cycles, which is the simultaneous completion of all tasks on each of the independent landscapes. Performance on this requirement will take place for (8) eight calendar months (April-November) post award during each calendar year exercised. Contract will consist of a Base Year with 4 option Years and Optional 6 month extension with independent option areas with each of the time performance periods. The estimated acreage for the base contract is ~52.49 Acres, which includes twenty-two independent landscapes estimated to range from 0.15 to 10.61 acres. Add-on option pricing, subject to available funds, is sought for ten additional independent landscapes at Antietam Battlefield, that are estimated to range from .40 to 11 acres. The estimated sum of the ten independent landscapes is ~50.28 Acres. Additionally, add-on option pricing, subject to available funds, is sought for nine additional independent landscapes at Monocacy Battlefield, that are estimated to range from .12 to 7.48 acres. The estimated sum of the nine independent landscapes is ~30.15 Acres. If options are selected, the landscapes associated with the options will be added to the cycle. The total acreage with base and all options is estimated at ~132.92 Acres on forty-one independent landscapes.

It is strongly recommended that the contractor visit and inspect the site to verify all estimated quantities provided by the Government and to observe the complexities of conducting landscape maintenance operations in areas with uneven terrain, unique geological features, high pedestrian density, monuments, trees, buildings, and structures. The Government estimates an average of three (3) cuttings per month may be needed to fulfil this requirement, some months will require more and some less based on regrowth, rainfall, temperature, and other environmental factors.

The contractor shall provide for all labor, materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, supervision, ancillary services, and all other necessary items to complete this project, performing all work in complete compliance with this Statement of Work, maps, photos, drawings, and requirements issued or directed through this solicitation and award in order to ensure quality workmanship. At a minimum, the supplies and materials shall be of a quality to conform to all applicable Federal specifications.

2. Period of Performance

• Base Year: TDB – March 31, 2026

• Option Year 1: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027

• Option Year 2: April 1, 2027 – March 31, 2028

• Option Year 3: April 1, 2028 – March 31, 2029

• Option Year 4: April 1, 2029 – March 31, 2030

• Option to Extend Services (FAR 52.217-8): April 1, 2030 – September 30, 2030

3. Place of Performance

Antietam National Battlefield

- 5831 Dunker Church Road, Sharpsburg, MD 21782

Monocacy National Battlefield

- 4632 Araby Church Rd, Frederick, MD 21704

Refer to attached maps and PWS for specific locations and acreage details.

4. Acreage Summary

• Base Contract: ~52.49 acres across 22 independent areas

• Optional Additions – Antietam: ~50.28 acres across 10 areas

• Optional Additions – Monocacy: ~30.15 acres across 9 areas

Total Potential Acreage: ~132.92 acres across 41 landscapes

5. Site Visit

A site visit has not been scheduled, but it is highly encouraged that potential vendors visit the locations to verify all estimated quantities provided by the Government and to observe the complexities of conducting landscape maintenance operations in areas with uneven terrain, unique geological features, high pedestrian density, monuments, trees, buildings, and structures.

6. Operational Schedule

Standard hours: Monday – Friday, 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET

No work shall occur on weekends or the following Federal Holidays:

New Year’s Day – January 1st Martin Luther King Junior’s Birthday – Third Monday in January President’s Day – Third Monday in February Memorial Day – Last Monday in May Juneteenth – June 19th Independence Day – July 4th Labor Day – First Monday in September Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day – Second Monday in October Veteran’s Day – November 11th

Thanksgiving Day – Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day – December 25th

Note - if any of the holidays stated above fall on a Saturday, the Friday before the actual day is the official day the Government takes for the holiday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the Monday after the actual day is the official day the Government takes for the holiday. These dates do not account for any other days or shorten days that may be added prior to any of the holidays mentioned above that may be added at the discretion of any Presidential Administration and implemented by the DOI.

See PWS for special requirements (e.g., seasonal constraints, events)

7. Contractor Responsibilities

The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, and quality control necessary to perform services in accordance with the PWS, Federal regulations, and all applicable environmental protections.

All deliverables must meet commercial standards for landscaping services and be performed with care due to the historical sensitivity of the grounds.

The required submittals after award include, but are not limited to the following:

Superintendent & Alt Superintendent Designation and Resumes – 7 days after award Safety Plan – 7 days after award Complete Quality Control Plan – 7 days after award Spill Prevention, Containment, and Clean Up Plan – 7 days after award Daily Work Logs – After each cycle

8. Attachments – Government Provided Information

The following attachments are made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

Title Date Number of Pages

1 Attachment 1 – FY25 ANTI MONO Landscape Maintenance with Options PWS Feb 2025 19 2 Attachment 2 – FY25-30 Landscape Maps Base Feb 2025 23 3 Attachment 3 – FY25-30 Landscape Maps – MONO options SAF Feb 2025 6 4 Attachment 4 – FY25-30 Landscape Maps – ANTI options SAF Feb 2025 10 5 Attachment 5 – MONO WD 2015-4269 Rev 28 Dec 2024 11 6 Attachment 6 – ANTI WD 2015-4293 Rev 29 Dec 2024 11 7 Attachment 7 – QASP ANTI MONO Landscape Maintenance Feb 2025 2 8 Attachment 8 – ANTI MONO Landscape Maintenance Daily Report Template Feb 2025 1 9 Attachment 9 – Price Schedule Feb 2025 1

9. Submission Instructions

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

The Government intends to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) for landscape services at Antietam and Monocacy National Battlefields. The contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose proposal meets the technical requirements and offers the lowest price. The Government contemplates a single award of a firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation.

The last date for contractor to submit any technical questions is May 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT. ALL technical questions must be submitted via email to Kerry Kirby at kerry_kirby@nps.gov and John Snyder at john_snyder@nps.gov.

Quotes must be submitted in response to this solicitation by 2:00pm EDT on May 20, 2025. Offerors must submit their quotes via email to the Contracting Officer, Kerry Kirby at kerry_kirby@nps.gov and the Contract Specialist, John Snyder at john_snyder@nps.gov. Quotes received after the deadline will not be considered.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes for this requirement is 561730 Landscaping Services with a Small Business Size Standard of $9.5 Million.

This acquisition will a competitive HUBZone Small Business set aside.

Submission of offers – Submit a signed and dated offer to the above mentioned Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist at or before the exact time specified above. Offeror will need to submit the following:

a. Completed and signed by an authorized individual the SF1449 with Acknowledgement of any Solicitation Amendments, if applicable.

b. Prior Performance and Understanding of the Requirement, as listed below.

c. Completed Pricing Schedule, all items shall be completed.

All Offeror must include the following information:

a. Past Performance – Provide details of previous contracts for mowing services within the past 3 years.

Include the name of the customer, the contract number, and a brief description of the scope of work, the period of performance, and the dollar value. Provide contact information for the reference. Offerors must demonstrate that they have successfully completed at least one relevant mowing service contract of similar scope and value.

b. Understanding of the Requirement – Provide a statement of the offeror’s understand of the scope of work, including the frequency of services to be provided. Include a brief narrative on how the offeror plans to meet the requirements, including equipment to be used, staffing, and any quality control measures in place.

c. Price – Provide a completed pricing sheet for the services required in this solicitation. The pricing sheet will need to be filled out completely to include the price per area, each option period, and total price for the entire performance period.

Electronic Submissions of Quotes:

(a) Definition. "Electronic Quote," as used in this solicitation, means a proposal, modification of a quote, or withdrawal of a quote that is transmitted to and received by the Government via electronic means that communicates and reproduces both printed and handwritten material. The most common and preferred method is direct email.

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(b) The government prefers the use of electronic quotations in response to this solicitation. Quotes may be submitted electronically via email to kerry_kirby@nps.gov and john_snyder@nps.gov

(c) Electronic quotes that fail to furnish required representations or information or that reject any of the terms, conditions, and provisions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(d) Electronic quotes must contain the required signatures.

(e) The Government reserves the right to make award solely on the electronic quotation. However, if requested to do so by the Contracting Officer, the apparently successful offeror agrees to promptly submit the complete original signed quotation.

(f) If the offeror chooses to transmit an electronic quotation, the Government will not be responsible for any failure attributable to the transmission or receipt of the electronic quotation including, but not limited to, the following:

(1) Receipt of garbled or incomplete quote.

(2) Availability or condition of the receiving IT equipment.

(3) Incompatibility between the sending and receiving equipment.

(4) Delay in transmission or receipt of quote.

(5) Failure of the offeror to properly identify the quote.

(6) Illegibility of quote.

(7) Security of proposal data.

The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for the receipt of offers.

The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussion with offerors.

Therefore, the offeror’s initial offer should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

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

10. Evaluation Factors

Evaluation Overview: The Government will evaluate the quotes in accordance with FAR 13.106-2, based on the following criteria:

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- Factor 1: Past Performance

- Factor 2: Understanding of the Requirement

- Factor 3: Price

Factor 1 – Past Performance

The offeror must demonstrate prior experience providing mowing services or similar services that meet the requirements outlined in the RFQ. At a minimum, the offeror must have successfully completed at least one relevant contract of similar size and scope. The Government will assess the relevance and success of past performance, including any demonstrated ability to meet contract requirements, timeliness, and customer satisfaction.

Factor 2 – Understanding of the Requirement

The offeror must demonstrate a clear understanding of the scope of work, including the type and frequency of mowing services required. The offeror’s plan to deliver the services will be evaluated for feasibility and alignment with the requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). This includes the resources, equipment, and staffing proposed, as well as any quality control measures.

Factor 3 – Price

The Government will evaluate the total price for the entire period of performance, Base Year plus Four, with a 6-month Extension. Price will be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness in relation to the work required.

11. Basis for Award

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

The Government reserves the right to make award without discussions and may make a single award based on initial quotes.

12. Points of Contact

- Kerry Kirby, Contracting Officer, email: Kerry_kirby@nps.gov

- John Snyder, Contract Specialist, email: John_snyder@nps.gov

For additional information about the battlefield sites, visit:

https://www.nps.gov/mono https://www.nps.gov/anti

13. Applicable FAR Provisions and Clauses

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) https://www.nps.gov/mono https://www.nps.gov/anti

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):

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FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020 52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence SEP 2024

Certain Federal Transactions 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions JUN 2020 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representation and Certifications DEC 2014 52.223-19 Compliance with Environmental Management Systems MAY 2011 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services MAY 2024

(DEVIATION FEB 2025)

52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2024 52.228-5 Insurance -Work on a Government Installation JAN 1997 52.232-13 Notice of Progress Payments APR 1984 52.232-32 Performance - Based Payments APR 2012 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation APR 1984 52.242-5 Payments to Small Business Subcontractors JAN 2017 52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses NOV 2020 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms JAN 1991

DOI Acquisition Regulations (DIAR)

1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations SEP 2011 1452.204-70 Release of Claims JUL 1996 1452.224-1 Privacy Act Notification JUL 1996 1452.237-70 Information Collected JUL 1996

FULL-TEXT CLAUSES

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (NOV 2023)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance 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. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights-

(1) Within a reasonable 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.

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(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice. (1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include-

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act ( 31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.- (1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act ( 31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall-

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the-

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(6) Interest. (i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C.

7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if–

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on-

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit…