Sol_140P5426Q0007.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

b. TELEPHONE

AREA CODE

NUMBER

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6/1995)

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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8. TO:

b. COMPANYa. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

7. DELIVERY

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

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

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

ITEM NUMBER

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

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

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

PAGE OF PAGES

1. REQUEST NUMBER 2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

c. CITY

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS)

501 calle Norzagaray San Juan, PR 00901

NPS, SER - South MABO

40001 SR 9336

Homestead FL 33034

0044039519140P5426Q0007

Noelli Medina

819-0940 San Juan National Historic Site

04/07/2026

04/22/2026 1700 ED

04/30/2027

Period of Performance: 05/01/2026 to

05/31/2027

00010 Base Year

Product/Service Code: S205

Product/Service Description:

HOUSEKEEPING-

TRASH/GARBAGE COLLECTION

Delivery: 04/30/2027

Period of Performance: 05/01/2026 to

04/30/2027

00020 Option Year One

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 05/01/2027

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(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

140P5426Q0007

Product/Service Code: S205

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

TRASH/GARBAGE COLLECTION

Period of Performance: 05/01/2027 to

04/30/2028

00030 Option Year Two

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 05/01/2028

Product/Service Code: S205

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

TRASH/GARBAGE COLLECTION

Period of Performance: 05/01/2028 to

04/30/2029

00040 Option Year Three

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 05/01/2029

Product/Service Code: S205

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

TRASH/GARBAGE COLLECTION

Period of Performance: 05/01/2029 to

04/30/2030

00050 Option Year Four

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 05/01/2030

Product/Service Code: S205

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

TRASH/GARBAGE COLLECTION

Period of Performance: 05/01/2030 to

04/30/2031

SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE – SAN JUAN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

COMBINED SYNOPSIS AND SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS IAW FAR 12.603

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Document Type: Combined Synopsis and Solicitation Solicitation No: 140P5426Q0007 Product or Service Code: S205- Trash/Garbage Collection Services Set Aside: No Set-aside Used NAICS Code: 562111- Solid Waste Collection Size Standard: $47 M

IMPORTANT DATES:

Site Visit: 09:00AM EST APRIL 14, 2026 Questions Due: 05:00PM EST APRIL 15, 2026 Quotes Due: 05:00PM EST APRIL 22, 2026

DESCRIPTION:

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item or service prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This Request for Quote (RFQ) constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01, effective

13 MAR 2026.

The U.S. Department of the Interior- National Park Service – Contracting Operations East – South Major Acquisition Buying Office is seeking to acquire solid waste collection and disposal services for the San Juan National Historic Site (SAJU) per the attached statement of work.

The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price Contract to the firm that provides the best value to the Government based on pricing, ability to perform services as per specifications, completion time, and past performance including no active exclusions record within SAM.gov. An exclusion record identifies parties excluded from receiving Federal contracts, certain subcontracts, and certain types of Federal financial and non-financial assistance and benefits. Exclusions are also referred to as suspensions and debarments.

All items and work completed are to be in accordance with the specifications provided without conducting discussions in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. The resultant contract will be awarded using procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Companies must have a valid Unique Entity ID (UEI) number and an active System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) registration. An offeror must ensure that they are self-certified under NAICS 562111 in the Representations and Certifications portion of www.sam.gov.

SITE VISIT:

A site visit will be held on APRIL 14, 2026, at 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST). Interested parties shall meet at the entrance of the outworks on Calle Luis Muñoz Rivera (front of El Capitolio) located at San Juan National Historic Site. Parking will be available.

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Offerors are strongly encouraged to attend the site visit to familiarize themselves with existing site conditions, project locations, and any infrastructure or equipment that may affect contract performance.

The following requirements apply:

• Late arrivals may not be accommodated, as the site visit will start promptly at 9:00 AM.

• Appropriate footwear and attire for field conditions are recommended.

• All participants must comply with National Park Service safety and access requirements while on site.

Offerors planning to attend are requested to notify the Contracting Officer Representative in advance with the company name and names of attendees.

Offerors must RSVP to Ana Viego at ana_viego@nps.gov no later than Monday, April 13, 2026, at

5:00 PM AST.

QUESTIONS:

Email any questions before 05:00PM EST WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026, to noelli_medinamarin@ios.doi.gov to be considered with subject line: QUESTIONS – 140P5426Q0007.

Answers to questions will be posted to SAM.gov as an amendment linked to this solicitation in the same manner as this RFQ. It is the offeror’s responsibility to check for updated information. No oral or late questions will be accepted.

DUE DATE FOR QUOTES:

All responsible sources may submit a quotation NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026, 05:00PM EST. Quotes shall be sent via email to noelli_medinamarin@ios.doi.gov with subject line:

QUOTE – 140P5426Q0007. All quoters shall complete blocks 13,14,15 through 16c of the solicitation form (SF18), the price schedule below, and acknowledge (sign) any amendments issued to this solicitation. All eligible responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the National Park Service however, late submissions will be treated in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f) and not be considered. Late submissions will only be considered if no other submissions were received, and the need or requirement still exists.

CONTRACTORS/OFFERORS MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:

COMPANY NAME:

POINT OF CONTACT:

PHONE NUMBER:

EMAIL:

UNIQUE ENTITY ID (UEI):

mailto:noelli_medinamarin@ios.doi.gov mailto:noelli_medinamarin@ios.doi.gov

PERFORMANCE AND PRICE SCHEDULE:

All parties of interest shall provide a quote for the following (on SF18) and contractors must complete the table below.

PRICE SCHEDULE – SOLID WASTE COLLECTION (ROLLOFF SERVICES)

CLIN DESCRIPTION EST.

SERVICES

(CALLS/MONTH)

UNIT PRICE

(PER SERVICE

– ONE

ROLLOFF)

TOTAL PRICE

(UNIT PRICE * 4

CALLS/MONTH

* 12 MONTHS)

0010 Base Year 4 $__________ $__________

0020 Option Year One

4 $__________ $__________

0030 Option Year Two

4 $__________ $__________

0040 Option Year Three

4 $__________ $__________

0050 Option Year Four

4 $__________ $__________

TOTAL PRICE (BASE + ALL OPTION YEARS): $____________________

NOTES:

- Unit price shall include all labor, equipment, transportation, disposal fees, and incidentals required to service one (1) 20-cubic-yard roll-off container per call.

- Estimated quantities are provided for evaluation purposes only. Payment will be based on actual services performed.

CONTRACTOR MUST PROVIDE:

1. Completed RFQ Document

2. Formal quote from your company (on your company letterhead) including the price and stating the capabilities of your company which will allow them to perform the job successfully

3. Name and information of subcontractor (if any)

4. Any previous history and details of similar jobs completed

DELIVERY LOCATION:

Main Park Address: NPS, San Juan National Historic Site

40001 SR 9336

Homestead, FL 33034

NOTE:

Delivery Schedule / Period of Performance listed in the solicitation may be changed to reflect accurate lead times due to material or supply shortages or backordered items. Please state the lead, completion, or estimated delivery or completion time in your quote.

THE FULL TEXT OF FAR CLAUSES MAY BE ACCESSED ELECTRONICALLY AT:

http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

THE FOLLOWING CLAUSES ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees MAY 2014 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government Alternate I JUN 2020 52.203-18* Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal

Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation

JAN 2017

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements

JAN 2017

52.204-7* System for Award Management NOV 2024 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards JUN 2020 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16* Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020

52.204-17* Ownership or Control of Offeror AUG 2020

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020

52.204-20* Predecessor of Offeror AUG 2020

52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems NOV 2021

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

NOV 2021

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services – Representation OCT 2020

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application JUN 2023

52.207-2* Notice of Streamlined Competition MAY 2006

52.209-2* Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations- Representation

NOV 2015

52.209-5 Certification regarding Responsibility Matters AUG 2020

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations NOV 2015

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded

JAN 2025

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law

FEB 2016

52.212-1* Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services SEP 2023

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services

NOV 2023

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards AUG 2018

52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires MAY 2014

52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards- Price Adjustment

MAY 2014

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52.222-50 Combat Trafficking in Persons OCT 2025

52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts MAY 2024

52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies OCT 2022

52.225-2 Buy American Certificate OCT 2022

52.225-3 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act NOV 2023

52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases FEB 2021

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

JUN 2020

52.232-1 Payments APR 1984 52.232-33 Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management OCT 2018

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors MAR 2023 52.243-1 Changes – Fixed – Price AUG 1987 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies– Fixed Price AUG 1996 52.246-4 Inspection of Services- Fixed Price AUG 1996

CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

FAR 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 shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. Price Proposal- Price will be evaluated for reasonableness and completeness. The total evaluated price will include the Base Year and all Option Years.

2. Ability to provide requested services / Technical Proposal- The Government will evaluate the offeror’s ability to perform solid waste pick-up and disposal services for two (2) 20-cubic-yard roll-off containers.

Evaluation will consider the offerors:

a. Understanding of the requirement

b. Equipment and resources

c. Ability to meet service requirements and location conditions

3. Schedule- The Government will evaluate the offeror’s ability to meet required service timelines, including responsiveness and continuity of services.

4. Past performance / Similar job history / No active SAM.gov exclusions- Offerors shall provide at least three (3) similar projects, including references. The Government will evaluate quality, timeliness, and relevance of prior work and verify no active exclusions in SAM.gov.

5.

Technical, schedule, and past performance, when combined, are equal if not more important than price.

(b) Options. 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).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer ’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products or Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204- 26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It □ will, □ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation.

The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—

It □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);

and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided;

and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);

and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

(End of provision)

FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

(End of clause)

DIAR 1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATION (SEP 2011)

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

(b) The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at time of award.

The COR will be responsible for technical monitoring of the contractor's performance and deliveries. The COR will be appointed in writing, and a copy of the appointment will be furnished to the Contractor.

Changes to this delegation will be made by written changes to the existing appointment or by issuance of a new appointment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(End of clause)

Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (February 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: Vendor invoice must include name and address of the Contractor; invoice date and number;

contract number, delivery date and itemized information regarding items delivered. The contractor shall utilize the attachments feature in the lower right-hand corner of the IPP invoicing screen to attach a copy of invoices.

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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DOI AGENCY PROTESTS

Prior to submission of an agency protest, all parties shall use their best efforts to resolve concerns raised by an interested party at the Contracting Officer level through open and frank discussions. If concerns by an interested party cannot be resolved or addressed, procedures under 52.233-3, Protest After Award will be followed.

a) Interested parties may request an independent review at a level above the Contracting Officer of protests filed directly with the agency. This review is available as an alternative to consideration of the protest by the Contracting Officer or as an appeal of the Contracting Officer’s response to the protest. An interested party may:

a. Protest to the Contracting Officer; or

b. Appeal a Contracting Officer’s decision to the Bureau Procurement Chief.

b) Request for Bureau Procurement Chief review should be requested to and will be initiated by the Contracting Officer first:

Noelli Medina Marin, Contract Specialist Ph: (470) 819-0940, Email: noelli_medinamarin@ios.doi.gov

c) Requesting independent agency review will not extend the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) timeliness requirements. Any subsequent protest to the GAO must be filed within 10 days of knowledge of initial adverse agency action (see 4 CFR 21.2 (a) (3).)

(End of notice)

CLOSING REMARK:

All responsible quoters shall complete blocks 13,14,15 through 16c of the solicitation form (SF18). SF18 is attached to this solicitation for pricing information only. Make sure to include your total price, your UEI number, and acknowledge any amendments in your email submitting your quote. This is a Small Business Set-Aside competed RFQ for commercial products or commercial services as defined in the Scope of Work or Specifications. The government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract / Purchase Order because of this combined synopsis and solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein.

CONTRACTORS / VENDORS MUST INCLUDE:

1. Completed SF18 and Pricing Table/Schedule

2. Fill out contractor response sections of 52.204-24

3. Technical Approach for Services

4. Past Performance References

5. Formal quote from your company on your company letterhead including price, lead time, warranty information, and other capabilities that ensure your company can successfully provide services and supplies per scope

Title