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140P3026Q0015

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

06/22/2026 1200 ED

0044037823

Bophany Drakeford 2026196357

PCR 100.00

PCR

Bophany Drakeford

561730

$9.5

06/09/2026

0011282961

ADMINISTERED BY:

NPS, NCR - Regional Contracting

Acquisition Management Division

1100 Ohio Drive SW Contracting Anne

Washington DC 20242-0001 US

DELIVER TO:

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NPS, Wolf Trap National Park

Filene Center

1551 Trap Road

Vienna VA 22182 US

The Department of the Interior, National Park

Service has a requirement for services to remove hazardous trees and pruning at Wolf Trap

National Park for the Performing Arts in

Vienna, VA.

1) This solicitation will follow procedures under FAR part 12 using simplified procedures

(RFO 12.201-1). All responsible sources may submit a quotation as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency. Offerors must meet the technical acceptability requirements for hazardous tree removal as described in FAR

52.212-2. Prospective Offerors must be registered and must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management

(SAM) database found at http://www.sam.gov.

2) The Government anticipates one (1) firm-fixed priced award resulting from this solicitation. Award resulting from this solicitation shall ensure compliance with

Attachment 3 - DOL Wage Determination No.

2015-4281 Rev 37 dated 05-14-2026.

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Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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140P3026Q0015

3) Quote must include:

(a) a completed and signed SF1449

(b) acknowledgement of all RFQ amendments

(c) completed price sheet (Section B Price

Schedule and Attachment 4 Price Schedule

Sheet)

(d) evaluation factors as outlined in

52.212-2

4) Quotes are due by 12:00PM ED on June 22, 2026, via email to bophany_drakeford@ios.doi.gov

Delivery: 06/29/2027

Period of Performance: 06/30/2026 to

06/29/2027

00010 Hazardous tree pruning in accordance with the

Statement of Work and atachments

Product/Service Code: F014

Product/Service Description: NATURAL

RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- TREE THINNING

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SECTION B - PRICE SCHEDULE

REMOVE OR PRUNE HAZARDOUS AND DISEASED TREES AT WOLF TRAP NATIONAL PARK FOR THE

PERFORMING ARTS

B.1 PRICE SCHEDULE

Offerors are required to completely fill out the Price Schedule below and Attachment 4 – Price Schedule Sheet and return it with their quote.

REMOVE OR PRUNE HAZARDOUS AND DISEASED TREES

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ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT

PRICE TOTAL

PRICE

CLIN

00010A

Labor 1 LS*

ISA Certified Arborist - Supervisor

1 HR

Tree Climbers 1 HR

Ground Workers 1 HR

CLIN

00010B

Equipment 1 L.S.*

CLIN

00010C

Materials/Supplies 1 L.S.*

TOTAL

*Lump Sum Quantities: These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract including necessary materials, equipment and labor to complete the job.

B.2 SUPPLIES AND/OR SERVICE TO BE FURNISHED

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, supplies, equipment and transportation necessary to provide hazardous tree removing, pruning and vegetation management services including but not limited to clearing trails, roads, and parkways, removing trees and debris, storm damage cleanup, stump grinding, and vegetation maintenance as described in the Statement of Work and attachments.

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SECTION C – STATEMENT OF WORK

C.0 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

The National Park Service (NPS) is a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) that has been entrusted with the care of our national parks since 1916. The NPS preserves unimpaired natural and cultural resources, and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.

The NPS cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.

C.1 BACKGROUND

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (WOTR) is an urban park established for the presentation of the performing arts. The park holds performances at the Filene Center between the months of May and mid- September each year. During the upcoming 2026 season, the Filene Center will hold performances of upwards of 7000 guests nightly.

For more detailed and general information checkout the website at: Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (U.S. National Park Service)

C.2 PURPOSE

WOTR has a requirement for a single contractor that is capable of removal of selected hazard tree removal parkwide, pruning and vegetation management services. Tree management in some areas may be complex, requiring specialized equipment, rigging and climbing.

C.3 TASKS

The Contractor shall perform the pruning, felling, cutting and removal of all hazardous trees predetermined and identified by the park. All chipped debris resulting from tree work performed by the Contractor, shall be brought and unloaded in a designated location, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer Representative

(COR).

Contractor shall remove all trees that are indicated by the park and identify using tree species, DBH and map diagram. The Contractor may request individual marking using flagging or paint of specific trees immediately prior to removal of work performed. See Attachment 1 – Tree Work List Sample V1.1 and Attachment 2 Tree Work Map Key V1.2.

Estimate of thirteen trees have been identified as dead or damaged and as such they must be removed to protect the safety of park personnel and visitors. Eight other trees have been identified as presenting potential safety hazards and require selective pruning to mitigate the safety hazards that currently exist. In addition, four trees have been identified which at the very least will require selective pruning but may require removal. Five stumps of previously removed trees have been identified for stump grinding. There is accumulation of dead trees and other woody debris located in the creek behind the maintenance yard. These trees must be removed from the creek to mitigate further damage to the stream banks and reduce the potential flood damage. These are estimated quantities and are subject to field verification by the Contractor.

The Contractor shall field verify all required quantities, materials, equipment and labor necessary to successfully perform and complete the work identified.

Contractor shall haul away all tree debris that cannot be chipped, unless identified as, NO HAUL. On some occasions, tree debris to be hauled may be stored temporarily in a specific area. The contractor will store these logs in a designated area at the park, as determined by the COR.

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For items designated NO CHIP and/or NO HAUL, all tree debris can be left in forest. This debris must be scattered evenly throughout the forest; brush is not to be piled. Tree debris must be cut to maximize contact with ground and prevent fire danger.

The grinding of tree stumps must include the stump, above ground roots, and immediate root zone of the stump.

ALL must be ground at least 4 inches below grade.

All work areas shall be left limb and debris free.

C.4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE / DELIVERY DATE

The anticipated period of performance is one year/twelve months.

C.5 HOURS OF OPERATION

Normal operating hours are from 7:00 am to 2:30 PM ET, Monday through Friday. Daily work priorities can be altered by the park Project Manager or the Assistant Project Manager during special events or times of expected high visitor use. There may be times when the Park will have closures, and the contractor may be asked to leave the work area. As much notice as possible will be given to the contractor prior to these closures.

No work shall occur on weekends or the following Federal Holidays unless pre-approval 24 hours in advance by the COR:

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.

C.6 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor is responsible for adherence to all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulation, specifically 29 CFR 1910 – General Industry and 29 CFR 1926 Construction and applicable state regulations.

Contractor shall be responsible for adherence to all American National Standard Institute’s (ANSI) regulations pertaining to tree care industry. Specifically, ANSI Z.113 Arboricultural Operations Safety Requirement and ANSI A300 Tree Care Standards.

Contractor will be required to work around the season of bat habitats (June 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026) as directed by the park.

Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all required permits (if applicable) and scheduling all applicable inspections. All inspections must be signed off and completed prior to receipt of final payment. All applicable

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All trash and debris removal must be in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

All materials and equipment are to be installed according to the manufacturer's installation guidance.

The Contractor must have adequate liability insurance and proper license to perform all work stated herein.

Contractor shall be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the work in its entirety.

The Contractor should provide, erect, and maintain barricades and warning signs. The contractor shall take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of the public and ensure protection of the cultural landscape. All signs and barricades, including their locations, must be approved in advance by the COR.

C.7 ON-SITE SUPERVISOR

1. At a minimum, the Contractor must provide one on-site supervisor to direct all contract personnel and maintenance operations. This must be ensured any time work is being performed on the site.

2. The on-site Supervisor must be certified by the International Society of Arboricultural (ISA).

3. The on-site Supervisor shall be fluent in the English language to effectively communicate with the Contractor’s employees and/or Subcontractors as well as the COR and other National Park Service personnel.

4. If the on-site Supervisor is not on site or absent due to illness or other reasons, the Contractor shall provide an alternate Supervisor to be on site managing and directing all contract personnel and maintenance operations. The alternate Supervisor shall have similar job qualifications to those required for the designated on-site Supervisor.

5. The on-site Supervisor shall be available for phone calls during all working hours.

C.8 CONDUCT

The Contractor’s employees shall at all times while on the job site, whether on or off duty, conduct themselves in a professional, orderly and safe manner. Rudeness, fighting, being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs or bringing and/or consuming alcohol and/or drugs, gambling, soliciting, stealing, and any immoral or otherwise undesirable conduct shall not be permitted on the job site and shall result in immediate and permanent removal from the job site of any employee engaging in such conduct from work.

C.9 SITE MANAGMENT

Maintain walkways, driveways, roads, parking, turf areas, and project sites to be free of all construction debris, equipment and materials daily. Site should be kept free of hazards. Occupancy access shall be negotiated on a project specific basis. Maintain the level of access provided to the facility through the project duration if tenant occupancy is retained. Safety equipment, fencing and barriers shall be installed according to the safety plan.

Erosion control and sedimentation structures shall be constructed in accordance with EPA standards as needed.

All historical and/or archeological issues shall be addressed as needed.

C.10 PROJECT KICKOFF MEETING

1. After receipt of award and insurance, the CO, COR and relevant park staff will arrange a kickoff meeting with the Contractor to discuss the contract terms and conditions and work performance requirements. The meeting date(s) and location(s) will be mutually agreed upon and may be held via Microsoft Teams, onsite or a combination of both.

2. A kickoff meeting will be held, and the park will provide a full tour and maps of the work areas. Establishment of reporting procedures, program updates, and budget reviews will be discussed and determined. Phone numbers, including emergency contact numbers, will be exchanged. Safety procedures to be followed will be reviewed and training level of staff will be determined.

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3. Park staff will provide information on any natural or cultural resource issues in work areas during kickoff meeting.

C.11 PRE-WORK INSPECTION

Contractor is responsible for thoroughly examining work site and report in writing to the CO and COR any conditions that may adversely affect services or appearance prior to starting work.

C.12 LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

1. The Contactor shall confine operations to within the clearing limits or other areas designated in contract documents, and prevent the depositing of rocks, excavated materials, stumps, or other debris outside of these limits. Material which falls outside these limits shall be retrieved, disposed of, or incorporated in the work as directed by the Contracting Officer (CO).

2. Operation shall be scheduled and conducted to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting and muddying of streams, rivers, irrigation systems, and impoundments (lakes, reservoirs, etc.).

3. Pollutants such as fuels, lubricants, bitumen, raw sewage, and other harmful materials shall not be discharged into or near rivers, streams, and impoundments or into natural or manmade channels leading thereto. Wash water or wastewater from concrete or aggregate operations shall not be allowed to enter live streams prior to treatment by filtration, settling, or other means sufficient to reduce the sediment content to not more than that of the stream into which it is discharged.

C.13 HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SITE PROTECTION

Every effort will be made by park staff to identify and list any known or suspected archeological, cultural, or historically significant area prior to work activity. A brief orientation will be held prior to the start of work in areas where historical or cultural sites may be a concern. If an archeological find is discovered upon performance of work, work must be suspended, and the COR must be notified immediately.

C.14 PREPARTION

The Contractor shall correct all defects and deficiencies in surfaces, which may adversely affect proper application, adhesion, or appearance, in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and as specified hereafter.

C.15 SITE MAINTENANCE

1. The Contractor shall maintain the work site in a safe, neat, and orderly manner. All supplies and equipment on the project site shall be stored to avoid any damage.

2. Limited space will be made for the storage of materials, which shall be stored in a clean and neat condition as approved by the COR.

3. All mud, dirt, debris, foreign objects or spills of any kind from the contractor’s operations shall be cleaned up daily or as requested by the COR.

4. All Contractor generated refuse, and waste shall be hauled from the work site daily. This refuse and waste material shall be hauled in trucks with tight fitting covers to prevent spillage on roadways.

5. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to take whatever measures are necessary to assure the protection of National Park Service assets and to perform the work to cause minimal disruption of ongoing activities near occupied areas.

6. The Contractor assumes the risk and responsibility for the loss or damage to National Park Service furnished property.

7. Upon completion of work, remove equipment, temporary barriers and all debris and rubbish. Legally dispose of all trash, debris and rubbish off National Park Service property.

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C.16 ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS AND SAFETY STANDARDS

1. The Contractor and each of (their) employees must work in compliance with all applicable OSHA, ANSI, federal, state, and local safety laws and regulations.

2. Safety and traffic control devices such as signs, cones, certified flaggers, or other traffic warning devices must be in place before starting any work along paved roadways. All regulations related to OSHA and required postings will be the responsibility of the Contractor to perform. The work site must always be taped or barricaded off during work to ensure public safety. Contractor must arrange with COR for approval that the site is sufficiently barricaded off at commencement of work.

3. The Contractor shall provide and ensure that all personnel at the work site use the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by OSHA and ANSI Z.133.

4. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions for safety of, and shall provide reasonable protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to employees, visitors, properties, equipment, and vehicles.

5. Damage caused by the Contractor to any properties shall be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of NPS at the expense of the Contractor. NPS at its sole discretion, may elect to repair or replace the damaged property, and deduct such costs from monies due to the Contractor.

6. The Contractor shall not leave any tools, parts and/or supplies unattended in the public area at any time while performing work at WOTR.

7. If work is shut down, or postponed due to significant weather events, for example in event of high winds, heavy rains, snow, flooding or forest fire, work will resume at the earliest possible time in concurrence with the COR.

8. Working in a Federal building or federally controlled indoor workspaces:

In order to take steps to protect the health and safety of all Federal employees, on-site Contractors, visitors to Federal buildings or federally controlled indoor workspaces, and other individuals interacting with the Federal workforce, employees under the subject contract who are required to work on site in Federal buildings or federally controlled indoor workspaces must comply with the requirements located at https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/overview/.

C.17 REPORTING

The Contractor is responsible for immediately reporting to the WOTR COR:

- All accidents, incidents and injuries

- Any spills of petroleum products or hazardous materials

- Any damage to Park property

- Any damage relating to historical structures or potential archeological findings

Travel will be on existing paved and unpaved roads only and no motorized vehicle will be permitted to leave the established road network unless otherwise authorized by the COR or CO.

C.18 QUALITY ASSURANCE

When the Contractor considers that work is complete and acceptable, the contractor shall inform the COR that the work is complete and ready for inspection. The COR will inspect the work on site. If the work is not acceptable, the Contractor shall record a list of items noted by COR to be corrected. A subsequent inspection may take place to review the corrected items.

C.19 PAYMENT

Payment for all labor, equipment and materials will be made at the contract lump-sum price.

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C.20 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

1. STAGING AREA: The Contractor shall arrange the location for exterior stockpiling of materials (i.e. storage) with COR, and contractor must be present when any materials are delivered to ensure proper placement in directed location. The Government will provide adequate staging area as close to the performance site as practicable.

The Government will NOT provide any secured storage/staging areas for the contractor. The contractor shall be responsible for protecting materials stockpiled against adverse weather, damage, theft, and other risks of loss.

The Government assumes no responsibility for material or equipment left in the storage area.

2. WATER, AND ELECTRICITY: Water and 120V electricity may be available at no cost to the Contractor, depending on the location. Should water and electricity not be readily available, the Contractor shall provide these services as needed to perform the required work.

C.21 BIOBASED AND SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS

The Contractor shall comply with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Agriculture Act of 2014, and the USDA BioPreferred Program to the extent practicable in the performance of this contract. In accordance with FAR 52.223-2, the Contractor shall use USDA-designated biobased products where feasible and report qualifying purchases annually through the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).

To the extend practicable and reasonable, supplies and materials used in performance shall:

• Conform to applicable federal specifications and standards;

• Include biobased and recycled content products; and

• Support the goals of Executive Orders on sustainable acquisition.

A non-exhaustive list of biobased product categories potentially applicable to this contract includes: erosion control materials, mulches and compost, multipurpose cleaners, hand sanitizers, greases, and dust suppressants.

Contractors must submit biobased product reporting in SAM.gov no later than October 31 for the previous fiscal year (October 1 – September 30), as required under FAR 52.223-2.

For additional information, visit: https://www.biopreferred.gov

Notice of System Updates:

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete registrations 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.

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SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 All shipments of materials, equipment and/or supplies shall be addressed to the Contractor and not the Government.

Preservation, packaging and packing shall be in accordance with standard practices for commercial packing.

D.2 Government personnel are not authorized to accept deliveries for the Contractor, nor are they responsible for off-loading shipments. A Contractor Representative must be present to accept deliveries.

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SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.246-4 Inspection of Services – Fixed Price AUG 1996

a. Definition. “Services”, as used in this clause, include services performed, workmanship, and material furnished or utilized in the performance of services.

b. The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government covering the services under this contract. Complete records of all inspections work performed by the Contractor shall be maintained and made available to the Government during contract performance and for as long afterwards as the contract requires.

c. The Government has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The Government shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

d. If the Government performs inspections or tests on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish, and shall require subcontractors to furnish, at no increase in contract price, all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties.

e. If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by reperformance, the Government may –

1) Require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements;

and

2) Reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

f. If the Contractor fails to promptly perform the services again or take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may –

1) By contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the Government that is directly related to the performance of such service; or

2) Terminate the contract for default.

(End of Section)

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1. PRINCIPAL PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts 1551 Trap Road Vienna, Virginia 22182

F.2. COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 7 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the award, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work within 365 days of the award date.

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SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION

Contracting Officer: The Contracting Officer (CO) has the overall responsibility for the administration of this contract. The CO alone, without delegation, is authorized to amend, modify, or deviate from the contract. Other responsibilities may be delegated to authorized representatives.

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR): The COR will be designated in writing at the time of award to assist the CO in the day-to-day on-site administration of the contract requirements. The responsibilities of the COR are solely those authorized by FAR 1.602-2(d)(5), DIAR clause 1452.201-70, AP&P 1443.01-06, and the COR Appointment Letter.

Point-of-Contact (POC): The POC will be used if an official certified COR cannot be designated at the time of award. The POC will not be designated in writing and will assist the CO in the day-to-day on-site administration of the contract requirements.

G.2. 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 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 Contractor’s Invoice.

1. Invoice to include description of work, location, period of performance performed and any items requested from COR to verify work performed.

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.

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SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 RESTRICTIONS AGAINST DISCLOSURE

(a) The Contractor agrees, in the performance of this contract, to keep all information contained in source documents or other media furnished by the Government in the strictest confidence. The Contractor also agrees not to publish or otherwise divulge such information in whole or in part in any manner or form, or to authorize or permit others to do so, taking such reasonable measures as are necessary to restrict access to such information while in the Contractor's possession, to those employees needing such information to perform the work provided herein, i.e., on a "need to know" basis. The Contractor agrees to immediately notify in writing, the Contracting Officer, named herein, in the event that the Contractor determines or has reason to suspect a breach of this requirement.

(b) The Contractor agrees not to disclose any information concerning the work under this contract to any persons or individual unless prior written approval is obtained from the Contracting Officer. The Contractor agrees to insert the substance of this clause in any consultant agreement or subcontract hereunder.

H.2 INDEMNIFICATION

The contractor is an 'independent contractor' and shall obtain all necessary insurance to protect themselves from liability arising out of this contract. The contractor hereby agrees to indemnify and hold the Government harmless in connection with, any loss or liability from damage to or destruction of property or from injuries to or death of persons (including the agents and employees of both parties) if such damage, destruction, injury or death arises out of, or is caused by performance of work under this contract, unless such damage, destruction, injury or death is caused solely by the negligence of the Government, its agents or employees. The contractor agrees to include this clause, appropriately modified, in all subcontracts to be performed under this contract.

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SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

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

The following contract clauses pertinent to this section are hereby incorporated by reference in accordance with FAR 52.252-2:

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION CLAUSES

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistle Blower Rights NOV 2023 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements JAN 2017 52.204-13 System for Award Management - Maintenance (DEVIATION MAR 2026) 52.209-10 Prohibition of Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (DEVIATION MAY 2026) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(DEVIATION MAR 2026)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (DEVIATION JAN 2026) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (DEVIATION JAN 2026) 52.219-33 Non-Manufacturer Rule (DEVIATION JAN 2026) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (DEVIATION MAY 2026) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers and Disabilities (DEVIATION MAY 2026) 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (DEVIATION MAY 2026) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (DEVIATION MAY 2026) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (DEVIATION MAY 2026) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (DEVIATION MAY 2026) 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (DEVIATION APRIL 2026) 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (DEVIATION MAY 2026) 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (DEVIATION MAY 2026) 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving MAY 2024 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors MAR 2023 52.233-3 Protest after Award (DEVIATION APRIL 2026) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (DEVIATION APRIL 2026) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (DEVIATION MAR 2026) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION MAY 2026) 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) APR 2012 52.249-8 Default (Fixed Price Supply and Service) APR 1984

FULL-TEXT CLAUSES

52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (RFO part 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 (RFO Class Deviation for DIAR part 1401) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

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SECTION J – LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

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

Title Date 1 Attachment 1 – Tree Work List Sample V1.1 6/2/2026 2 Attachment 2 – Tree Work Map Key V1.2 6/2/2026 3 Attachment 3 – DOL Wage Determination 2015-4281 Rev 37 dated 05-14-2026 6/2/2026 4 Attachment 4 – Price Schedule Sheet 6/9/2026

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SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

52.252-1 – Solicitation Provision Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): Acquisition.GOV | www.acquisition.gov

The following provisions pertinent to this section are hereby incorporated by reference in accordance with FAR 52.252-1:

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION PROVISIONS

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 (DEVIATION MAR 2026) 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations – Representation

(DEVIATION MAY 2026)

52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (DEVIATION APR 2026) 52.219-2 Equal Low Bids (DEVIATION APR 2026) 52.222-56 Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan (DEVIATION MAY 2026) 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification MAY 2008

FULL TEXT PROVISIONS

1452.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST - DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (JUL 1996) (DEVIATION)

A copy of the protest service on the Contracting Officer shall be simultaneously furnished by the protestor to the Department of the Interior Assistant Solicitor, Acquisitions and Intellectual Property, 1849 C Street NW, Room 6511, Washington, DC 20240.

(End of provision)

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (RFO part 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 (RFO Class Deviation for DIAR part 1401) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

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SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

(DEVIATION MAR 2026)

GENERAL INFORMATION:

1) Set-aside: Requirement is 100% total set-aside for Small Businesses based on NAICS code 561730 Landscaping Services.

Contractors shall be actively registered in System for Award Management (SAM) under the appropriate NAICS code.

2) This solicitation will follow procedures under FAR part 12 using simplified procedures (RFO 12.201-1). All responsible sources may submit a quotation as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency. Offerors must meet the technical acceptability requirements for hazardous tree removal as described in FAR 52.212-2. Prospective Offerors must be registered and must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database found at http://www.sam.gov.

3) The Government anticipates one (1) firm-fixed priced award resulting from this solicitation. Award resulting from this solicitation shall ensure compliance with Attachment 3 - DOL Wage Determination No. 2015-4281 Rev 37 dated 05-14- 2026.

INSTRUCTIONS:

The Offeror shall submit electronic quote (via email) to the following email address no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on June 22, 2026 to:

Bophany Drakeford at bophany_drakeford@ios,doi.gov

The Offeror shall submit any technical questions by 3:00 PM ED June 15, 2026. ALL technical questions must be submitted via email to Bophany Drakeford at bophany_drakeford@ios,doi.gov Questions received after this date, may or may not receive response.

QUOTE SUBMISSON:

Offerors who fail to submit any of the required following items may not be considered further for award.

(a) Completed SF-1449- The offeror shall submit their quote signed by an authorized individual in boxes 30a, 30b, and 30c.

(b) Acknowledgement of all RFQ amendments- The offeror shall acknowledge all amendments by completing box(es) 11 on the SF 30 Amendment(s).

(c) Completed Price Sheet- The offeror shall complete the quote by submitting Section B Price Schedule and Attachment 4 Price Schedule Sheet to complete all line items and the total firm-fixed price.

(d) Evaluation Factor 1 Technical. The offeror shall provide sufficient documentation to demonstrate the Offeror meets the technical acceptability as outlined in 52.212-2. Offerors are required to provide data addressing all stated factors. Quotes that do not clearly address all factors may be considered unacceptable.

In addition to the following required submissions, a responsibility check will be performed by the Government to ensure that:

(a) The offeror’s SAM Registration is active.

(b) There is no negative System for Award Management (SAM) Responsibility and Qualification information.

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. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Contracting Officers will not consider these mailto:bophany_drakeford@nps.gov mailto:bophany_drakeford@ios,doi.gov

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DEBRIEFINGS:

If a postaward debriefing is given to requesting Offerors, the Government will disclose the following information, if applicable:

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

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

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

(4) A summary of the rationale for award.

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

Offeror.

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

(End of Provision)

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:

FACTOR 1: TECHNICAL

The Offeror must submit a technical capability summary that demonstrates:

a) The Offeror shall provide a brief statement of capability and identify personnel with qualifications that meet the work described in the Statement of Work including certifications, and/or training, and license to perform work at the stated location. (Rating: Acceptable or Unacceptable)

b) The Offeror shall demonstrate the approach how they intend to complete the work described in the Statement of Work. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to ensure the quotation clearly demonstrates the understanding of the work to be performed and how they will accomplish the requirements. (Rating: Acceptable or Unacceptable)

c) The Offeror shall provide at least three (3) past project experiences performing hazardous tree removal/pruning and include Organization/Company, POC, name, number and email, dates performed within the last three (3) years, work described and total cost. (Rating: Acceptable or Unacceptable)

If the answer to Factor 1 and any subfactors, is Unacceptable, the offeror may not be considered further for award.

FACTOR 2: PAST PERFORMANCE

The Government will consider the relevance of past performance information obtained in relation to the work described in the Statement of Work with respect to similar efforts, length, scope of work, complexity. The Offeror is not required to provide any information for this factor.

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The Government will review the Contractor’s Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) or other relevant sources of various federal, state, local and any known commercial contract performance reports. Additionally, the Contracting Officer’s knowledge of an offeror’s previous performance may be utilized.

Does the Offeror’s past performance contain any relevance to the work described and are there any unsatisfactory ratings for Quality of Product/Service, Schedule or Management? (Rating: Acceptable or Unacceptable)

The past performance evaluation is to allow the Government to assess the offeror’s ability to perform the effort described in this solicitation, based on the offeror’s demonstrated past performance. In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance designation can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of “Acceptable”, a “Neutral” designation shall be considered “Acceptable”.

FACTOR 3: PRICE

The Offeror is responsible for completing and submitting pricing information using Section B Price Schedule and Attachment 4 Price Schedule Sheet of this solicitation. The Government will conduct a price analysis to determine if the prices are reasonable. An offer may be rejected if pricing information is missing or incomplete.

Reasonableness will be determined by considering other prices received, comparison to the Independent Government Cost Estimate, market conditions or by other competitive quotes received and any other means available to the Government in accordance with RFO FAR 12.2.

The Government reserves the right to evaluate whether the price is unrealistically low since this might indicate a lack of technical understanding on the Offeror’s part and poses a risk to the Government and/or the labor costs associated with this project are not in accordance with the Department of Labor Wage Determination. Whether a quote is unrealistically low may be considered in the context of comparison to other prices received or previously paid similar acquisitions or comparison to Independent Government Cost Estimate.

Technical and past performance factors, when combined, are equal to price factor.

EVALUATION PROCESS

The Government will evaluate the quotes in accordance with the criteria described herein.

The Government will conduct a responsibility review. This is an initial review to ensure that all required forms and submissions are complete, that a technical and price quote are received, and that the Offeror is responsible in accordance with FAR part 9 and actively registered in SAM.

The Government will conduct a technical evaluation on all the submitted quotes using the non-price technical factors listed, assigning a rating of Acceptable or Unacceptable to determine if the quote is technically acceptable. Once the technical evaluation is complete, they will be ranked by price from lowest to highest.

Quotes shall not be evaluated against each other and…