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This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, for backflow replacement services at Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis, Missouri. The RFQ number is 140P6026Q0061, issued on August 6, 2026, with a quote due date of August 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM CDT. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed-price commercial contract under FAR Part 12.
The solicitation requires replacement of three backflow prevention devices: one at Sullivan's Drinking Fountains, one at North Pond Irrigation and Fill, and one at Gateway Drinking Fountains. Quoters must provide pricing for each item separately, with the contract awarded as a single lump sum for the total amount. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM CT at Gateway Arch National Park (201 Poplar Street, St. Louis, MO 63102). All questions must be submitted via email to james_bissaillon@ios.doi.gov by August 13, 2026. This is not a small business set-aside. Quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with an active registration at the time of quotation and award and must be registered as a small business under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a $19 million size standard. The delivery requirement is 15 days after award. Quoters must submit completed Standard Form 18, Technical Questionnaire, Representations and Certifications, and acknowledge all amendments. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The evaluation will proceed in groups of three quotes, starting with the lowest priced, until an offeror demonstrating acceptable technical capability, management, experience, and past performance with fair and reasonable pricing is identified.
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| Sol_140P6026Q0061_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
| B11_Site_Visits_(140P6026Q0061_Sign-in_Sheet)_0001.pdf | ||
| Attachment_01_-_A04_SOW.pdf | ||
| Attachment_02_-_A04_SOW_(Appendix_A_Updated_6-26-2026).pdf | ||
| Attachment_03_-_B03_DOL_Wage_Determination_(140P6026Q0038_2015-5075_Rev_33).pdf | ||
| Attachment_04_-_B08_Solicitation_(140P6026Q0061_Technical_Questionnaire).pdf |
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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
Previous edition not usable
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)
201 South Poplar Street
DOI-NPS, MWRO MABO
1849 C Street NW Washington DC 20240
0044042717140P6026Q0061
James Bissaillon
800-8292
NPS - GATEWAY ARCH NATIONAL PARK
63102
08/06/2026
08/19/2026 1700 CD
15 Days After Award
St. Louis
MO
Backflow replacement (3) at Gateway Arch
National Park
Request for Quotes. Offerors are to refer to the complete solicitation package for full terms and conditions.
The complete solicitation package includes the posting on www. sam.gov, this document, all attachments, and any amendments which may be posted during the solicitation.
Attachments included:
1. Scope of Work
2. Scope of Work - Appendix A
Continued...
1 13
CONTINUATION SHEET
REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGES
NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR
SUPPLIES/SERVICES
(B)
UNIT
(D)
UNIT PRICE
(E)
AMOUNT
(F)
OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)
Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110
ITEM NO.
(A)
QUANTITY
(C)
NSN 7540-01-152-8067
140P6026Q0061
3. DOL Wage Determinations
4. Technical Questionnaire
5. Standard Form 18 (This document)
The addendum to 52.212-1 Instructions to
Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial
Services (Oct 2025) Addendum contains instructions for submitting quotes.
A site visit is scheduled for August 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM CT. See 52.237-1.
Submit all questions only via email to james_bissaillon@ios.doi.gov by August 13, 2026, to ensure enough time to provided answers.
Quotes are due by 5:00 PM CDT on August 19, 2026, unless changed by solicitation amendment.
Remember to monitor the solicitation posting for any amendments posted until the solicitation closes. All amendments must be acknowledged by the due date and time for quotes.
00010 Backflow replacement (3) in accordance with the
Scope of Work, DOL Wage Determinations, and all addenda
Product/Service Code: J048
Product/Service Description:
MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD
OF EQUIPMENT- VALVES
Invoicing is required via www.ipp.gov.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
Contract Type
COMPLIANCE WITH RECENT EXECUTIVE ORDERS 14148/14208
52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020)
52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (Jan 2025) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Mar 2020) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standard (Aug 2018) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2025) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Mar 2026) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace (May 2024) 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.228-5 Insurance -- Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (Aug 1996) DEVIATION DATE 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) DEVIATION DATE 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Dec 2025) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (Dec 2025) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form) (Apr 1984) 6 52.249-4 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services) (Short Form) (Apr 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991)
CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT
Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (Feb 2021) 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (Sep 2011) 1452.228-70 Liability Insurance – Department of the Interior (Jul 1999) Prohibition of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) (Jul 1996)
52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)
52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017) 52.204-7 System for Award Management - Registration (Nov 2024) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations – Representation (Nov 2015) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.225-20 Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan-Certification (Aug
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2009) DEVIATION DATE
52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications (Jun 2020) DEVIATION DATE 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Dec 2025) (DEVIATION Mar 2026)
PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT
52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016) (DEVIATION May 2026)
ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS
AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (Sep 2023) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.212-2 Evaluation — Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.237-1 Site Visit (Apr 1984)
Contract Administration Data List of Attachments
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GENERAL INFORMATION
This solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued on Standard Form (SF) 18. A contract award resulting from this solicitation will be made according to FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Any references to “proposal” in this solicitation shall be understood to mean “quotation.” Quotations shall be evaluated in an impartial manner and consideration given to those with the highest perceived value to the government.
Contract Type
A contract award resulting from this solicitation will be made as a firm fixed price commercial contract/award.
COMPLIANCE WITH RECENT EXECUTIVE ORDERS 14148/14208
System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals— Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Agencies will not consider or use these representations. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.
52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es): www.acquisition.gov
(End of clause)
52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020)
As prescribed in 52.107(f), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts that include any FAR or supplemental clause with an authorized deviation. Whenever any FAR or supplemental clause is used with an authorized deviation, the contracting officer shall identify it by the same number, title, and date assigned to the clause when it is used without deviation, include regulation name for any supplemental clause, except that the contracting officer shall insert "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.
Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020)
(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.
(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Department of the Interior regulation (48 CFR 14) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.
(End of clause) http://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_107
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52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower 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 (Oct 2018) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (Jan 2025) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Mar 2020) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standard (Aug 2018) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2025) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Mar 2026) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May 2024) 52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace (May 2024) 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.228-5 Insurance -- Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997) 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (Aug 1996) DEVIATION DATE 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) DEVIATION DATE 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Dec 2025) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (Dec 2025) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form) (Apr 1984) 52.249-4 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services) (Short Form) (Apr 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991)
CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT
Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (Feb 2021)
Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).
"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor.
To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.
Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:
1. Copy of vendor invoice document in PDF format, which shows pricing breakdown for all items being invoiced for and must include the contract number, date(s) of service (if applicable), date of invoice, and the vendor’s standard invoice letterhead.
https://www.ipp.gov/
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The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRBSTL) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.
If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.
(End of clause)
1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (Sep 2011)
(a) The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to enter into or terminate this contract, modify any term or condition of this contract, waive any requirement of this contract, or accept nonconforming work.
(b) The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at time of award. The COR will be responsible for technical monitoring of the contractor's performance and deliveries. The COR will be appointed in writing, and a copy of the appointment will be furnished to the Contractor. Changes to this delegation will be made by written changes to the existing appointment or by issuance of a new appointment. The COR for this contract will be:
(c) The COR is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:
(1) Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract, contract modification, or notice of intent that changes or may change this contract;
(2) Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;
(3) Make any final decision on any contract matter subject to the Disputes Clause;
(4) Terminate, for any reason, the Contractor's right to proceed;
(5) Obligate in any way, the payment of money by the Government.
(d) The Contractor shall comply with the written or oral direction of the Contracting Officer or authorized representative(s) acting within the scope and authority of the appointment memorandum. The Contractor need not proceed with direction that it considers to have been issued without proper authority.
The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, with as much detail as possible, when the COR has taken an action or has issued direction (written or oral) that the Contractor considers to exceed the COR¿s appointment, within 3 days of the occurrence. Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the Contractor assumes all costs, risks, liabilities, and consequences of performing any work it is directed to perform that falls within any of the categories defined in paragraph (c) prior to receipt of the Contracting Officer's response issued under paragraph (e) of this clause.
(e) The Contracting Officer shall respond in writing within 30 days to any notice made under paragraph (d) of this clause. A failure of the parties to agree upon the nature of a direction, or upon the contract action to be taken with respect thereto, shall be subject to the provisions of the Disputes clause of this contract.
(f) The Contractor shall provide copies of all correspondence to the Contracting Officer and the
COR.
mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov
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(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)
1452.228-70 Liability Insurance – Department of the Interior (Jul 1999)
(a) The Contractor shall procure and maintain during the term of this contract and any extension thereof liability insurance in form satisfactory to the Contracting Officer by an insurance company which is acceptable to the Contracting Officer. The named insured parties under the policy shall be the Contractor and the United States of America. The amounts of the insurance shall be not less than as follows:
$100,000.00 each person
$500,000.00 each occurrence
$500,000.00 property damage
(b) Each policy shall have a certificate evidencing the insurance coverage. The insurance company shall provide an endorsement to notify the Contracting Officer 30 days prior to the effective date of cancellation or termination of the policy or certificate; or modification of the policy or certificate which may adversely affect the interest of the Government in such insurance. The certificate shall identify the contract number, the name and address of the Contracting Officer, as well as the insured, the policy number and a brief description of contract services to be performed. The contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with a copy of an acceptable insurance certificate prior to beginning the work.
(End of clause)
Prohibition of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) (Jul 1996)
The contractor is prohibited from utilizing All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV)s on National Park Service lands.
ATV is defined as: A motorized off-highway vehicle (OHV) traveling on four or more low-pressure tires, having a seat to be straddled by the operator and a handlebar for steering control.
Use of Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) are permitted. UTV (also called a side-by-side) is defined as: A motorized OHV having four or more low pressure tires, designed with side-by-side seats, seatbelts, steering wheel, and optional cab, brush cage, or ROPS.
(End of clause)
52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)
This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.acquisition.gov
(End of provision) http://www.acquisition.gov/
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52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)
As prescribed in 52.107(e), insert the following provision in solicitations that include any FAR or supplemental provision with an authorized deviation. Whenever any FAR or supplemental provision is used with an authorized deviation, the contracting officer shall identify it by the same number, title, and date assigned to the provision when it is used without deviation, include regulation name for any supplemental provision, except that the contracting officer shall insert "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.
Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)
(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.
(b) The use in this solicitation of any Department of Interior Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 14) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.
(End of provision)
52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017) 52.204-7 System for Award Management - Registration (Nov 2024) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations – Representation (Nov 2015) (DEVIATION May 2026) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) 52.225-20 Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan-Certification (Aug 2009)
DEVIATION DATE
52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications (Jun 2020) DEVIATION DATE 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Dec 2025) (DEVIATION Mar 2026)
PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT
52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016) (DEVIATION May 2026)
(a) As required by sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts, the Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that--
(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or
(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.
https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_107
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(b) The Offeror represents that—
(1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and
(2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.
(End of provision)
ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND
COMMERCIAL SERVICES (Sep 2023) (DEVIATION Mar 2026)
Failure to submit quotes according to the instructions provided within the solicitation may result in the quote not being considered for award.
To be considered for an award, offerors shall have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time the quotation is submitted and at the time of award. The awardee shall also maintain an active registration status throughout the life of the contract until the final payment is made.
Any questions pertaining to this solicitation must be sent only via email to james_bissaillon@ios.doi.gov by 10:00 AM CDT on August 13, 2026, to ensure enough time to provided answers. Questions will be answered in one or more solicitation amendments. Be sure to monitor the solicitation posting on www.sam.gov for any amendments that are posted.
Offerors agree to hold the prices in their offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes unless another time is specified in an amendment to the solicitation.
Offerors shall submit their quotes via email to james_bissaillon@ios.doi.gov by the date and time listed in block 10 of the Standard Form 18
Offers shall submit the following information in its entirety:
a) CHECKLIST FOR QUOTE SUBMITTAL:
Items to complete and provide with quote Mark if complete Any/all amendments acknowledged by quote due date/time ☐ Complete the following items on Standard Form 18: All items in blocks 13, 14, 15, 16
Completed Provisions in this document (The Standard Form
18) which require your input
Your Representations and Certifications in your SAM registration must be current and accurate at the time of quotation. Mark the box to the right indicating they are current and accurate.
☐ SAM Reps & Certs are Current and Accurate
Completed Technical Questionnaire ☐ Provide your reference contact information for the two to three projects you entered in the Technical Questionnaire (Question #3) including name, title, phone number, and email address (You may enter the information on the Technical Questionnaire or on a separate sheet)
Complete the table below under PRICE SCHEDULE ☐ Complete the below CONTRACTOR CORE DATA items ☐ http://www.sam.gov/
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b) PRICE SCHEDULE:
* The price for each item number shall include all supplies/materials, labor, supervision, etc. for that item.
Add the amounts for all three items and enter the total amount of your quote.
Item Number Description Price 00010 JEFF Backflow Replacement #1 - Sullivan’s Drinking Fountains $ 00020 JEFF Backflow Replacement #2 - N. Pond Irrigation and Fill $ 00030 JEFF Backflow Replacement #3 - Gateway Drinking Fountains $
Total $
* If a contract is awarded, it will be awarded as a firm fixed price with one lump sum line item for the total quote amount.
c) CONTRACTOR CORE DATA:
Offeror’s Company Name: _________________________________________________________
Offeror’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): ______________________________________________
Offeror’s Cage Code: ______________________________________________________________
Offeror’s Authorized POC: _________________________________________________________
Offeror’s POC Email address and Phone #: ____________________________________________
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for award your company must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE code in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Your company must be registered as a small business in SAM for the size standard of the NAICS 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors ($19M). This registration must be “active” in SAM at the time of offer and time of award. The SAM website for registration is: https://www.sam.gov. The awardee shall also maintain an active registration status throughout the life of the contract until the final payment is made.
If you have any registration questions or need assistance, please contact the SAM helpdesk. If you have any registration questions or if you need assistance with registration or updating SAM, please contact the National APEX Accelerator nearest you.
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52.212-2 Evaluation — Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (DEVIATION Mar 2026)
(a) The Government may award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsive offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is evaluated as the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.
Quotes will receive a preliminary review to determine whether the quote contains sufficient information, as required by the solicitation to allow the government to perform a meaningful https://www.sam.gov/ https://www.napex.us/ https://www.apexaccelerators.us/#/
140P6026Q0061 JEFF Backflow Replacement (3) Page 12 of 13 evaluation. If the results of this preliminary review indicate that the quote lacks sufficient information to allow a meaningful evaluation to be conducted, the Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer may eliminate the quote from further evaluation and consideration for an award.
The government will evaluate quotes in groups of three (3), starting with the lowest priced quotes, proceeding upward, incrementally in price, until an offeror is identified as having the technical capability, management, experience, etc. acceptable past performance, and a price that can be determined as fair and reasonable. At that point, the evaluation process stops, and an award will be made to the selected Offeror.
If an award is determined to be in the best interest of the government, it will be made in accordance with FAR Part 12 to the responsive offeror that is determined to provide the best value to the government based on factors of price, technical, and past performance. This solicitation is not stating nor required to state the importance assigned to each evaluation factor and/or sub factor (FAR 12.203(c)(2)).
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) 52.237-1 Site Visit (Apr 1984)
(a) Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.
(b)
Site Visit Date and Time: August 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM CT
Site Visit Location: Gateway Arch National Park
201 Poplar Street St Louis, MO 63102
Site Visit POC: John Hobbs (314) 243-8751
Contracting POC: James Bissaillon - james_bissaillon@ios.doi.gov
THIS SITE VISIT DATE AND INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE – PLEASE
MONITOR THE SOLICITATION POSTING ON WWW.SAM.GOV FOR ANY AND ALL
AMENDMENTS THAT MAY CHANGE THIS DATE/TIME AND INFORMATION.
mailto:james_bissaillon@ios.doi.gov
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Contract Administration Data
James Bissaillon Contracting Officer Department of the Interior Email: james_bissaillon@ios.doi.gov
List of Attachments
1. Scope of Work
2. Scope of Work – Attachment A
3. DOL Wage Determinations
4. Technical Questionnaire
5. Standard Form 18 (This document)
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| Standard form 18 (Rev. 6/1995) |
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