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140R2025Q0064 – Real Time Genetic Monitoring

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with FAR Part 13.5 and additional information included in this notice. The Bureau of Reclamation intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order for the purchase of real time genetic monitoring services represented in the Performance Work Statement. This announcement 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 2025-05 as of August 07, 2025.

This requirement is being solicited 100% Small Business Set-aside and will be awarded on comparative evaluation of quotes received in response to this solicitation by evaluating technical, past performance, and price. In accordance with FAR Part 13.

GENERAL INFORMATION

RFQ Number: 140R2025Q0064

Request for Quotation (RFQ) Request for Proposal

(RFP) Invitation for Bid

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$19.0M

QUOTE DUE DATE, DELIVERY AND CONTACT INFORMATION

QUOTES DUE: September 05, 2025 at 10:00 am Pacific Standard Time EMAIL TO: ctikotsky@usbr.gov

Vendor’s Business Information:

Business Name: _______________________________

Agency Point of Contact: _______________________________

POC Phone No. & Email: ________________________________________________________

SAM UEI Number/Cage Code: ______________________

Business Size (select one): __Small __Other than Small (Large) Offerors must be registered in System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) by the closing date of the solicitation to be considered for award.

mailto:ctikotsky@usbr.gov

SECTION B – CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

Base Year: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026

Item Category Est.

Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

00001 Sample processing and genetic analysis- In accordance with Tasks 1-3 of the PWS 6,000 Each

00002 Sample processing and genetic analysis (in accordance with Tasks 1-3) - Gtseq panel (micro flowcell) 1,000

Each

00003 Sample processing and genetic analysis (in accordance with Tasks 1-3) - Gtseq panel (nano flowcell) 200

00004 RapidID Processing labor cost - In accordance with Task 1 of the PWS 7 Month

Base Total

Option Year 1: October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027

Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

10001 Sample processing and genetic analysis- In accordance with Tasks 1-3 of the PWS 6,000 Each

10002 Sample processing and genetic analysis (in accordance with Tasks 1-3) - Gtseq panel (micro

10003 accordance with Tasks 1-3) - Gtseq panel (nano

10004 RapidID Processing labor cost - In accordance with

Option Year 1 Total

Option Year 2: October 1, 2027 - September 30, 2028

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Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

20001 Sample processing and genetic analysis- In accordance with Tasks 1-3 of the PWS 6,000 Each

20002 Sample processing and genetic analysis (in accordance with Tasks 1-3) - Gtseq panel (micro

20003 accordance with Tasks 1-3) - Gtseq panel (nano

20004 RapidID Processing labor cost - In accordance with

2 Total

Option Year 3: October 1, 2028 - September 30, 2029

Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

30001 Sample processing and genetic analysis- In accordance with Tasks 1-3 of the PWS 6,195 Each

30002 Sample processing and genetic analysis (in accordance with Tasks 1-3) - Gtseq panel (micro

30003 accordance with Tasks 1-3) - Gtseq panel (nano

30004 RapidID Processing- In accordance with Task 1 of the PWS 7 Month

3 Total

Option Year 4: October 1, 2028 - September 30, 2030

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Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

40001 Sample processing and genetic analysis- In accordance with Tasks 1-3 of the PWS 6,195 Each

40002 Sample processing and genetic analysis (in accordance with Tasks 1-3) - Gtseq panel (micro

40003 accordance with Tasks 1-3) - Gtseq panel (nano

40004 RapidID Processing- In accordance with Task 1 of the PWS 7 Month

4 Total

Grand Total: $

*Note: These are estimated quantities, and that the vendor is only authorized to invoice for actuals quantities.

If FAR 52.217-8 is exercised, the prices for the Option to Extend Service’s term will be calculated based on the prorated term and prices that are in effect at the time the option is exercised.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1.0 SCOPE

1.1 OBJECTIVE - The objective of this contract is to acquire contractor services to genetically identify the run of Chinook Salmon collected from the Central Valley Project (CVP) salvage facility and other relevant monitoring locations.

1.1.1 Period of Performance

The anticipated period of performance shall be one (1) period from the date of award, with four (4) additional 12-month optional periods of performance.

Period of Performance (POP):

Base Period: October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 Option Period 1: October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027 Option Period 2: October 1, 2027 through September 30, 2028 Option Period 3: October 1, 2028 through September 30, 2029 Option Period 4: October 1, 2029 through September 30, 2030

1.1.2 Recognized Holidays:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Juneteenth Christmas Day

1.2 BACKGROUND -

Reclamation operates the Central Valley Project (CVP) in coordination with the State Water Project (SWP) which is operated by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). Operations of the CVP and SWP impact water quality and quantity, fish distribution and survival, and available aquatic tidal habitats in the San Francisco Bay-Delta. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) evaluated these stressors in their Biological Opinion on the Long-term Coordinated Operation of the CVP and SWP (LTO BiOp) and concluded they are likely to jeopardize the continued existence of endangered Sacramento River winter run Chinook salmon, threatened Central Valley spring run Chinook salmon, threatened Central Valley steelhead, and threatened southern Distinct Population Segment of North American green sturgeon.

Central Valley Chinook salmon stocks differ in their Endangered Species Act listing status. Yet, it is often difficult to distinguish individuals from the different Evolutionarily Significant Units (ESUs). Consequently many of the salmon monitoring and evaluation efforts in the Central Valley and Bay-Delta are hampered by uncertainty about stock identification and proportional effects of management actions. Studies have identified that the current length-at-date (LAD) methods for stock identification of juvenile Chinook salmon captured at

Delta and river monitoring sites often have poor accuracy. The inaccuracy of the LAD method is likely due to differences in fish distribution during early rearing, habitat-specific growth rates, and inter-annual variability in temperatures and food availability that lead to overlap in the stock’s range of sizes.

The upcoming Proposed Action for Reclamation’s Central Valley Project (CVP) identified a requirement for stock identification of juvenile Chinook salmon being salvaged at the CVP and SWP salvage facilities in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta (Delta). These data serve as one of the most heavily relied upon data sets used to estimate the effect of project operations (e.g., entrainment loss) on fish species. The frequency and density of particular runs of Chinook salmon are important factors that influence Delta export operations between December and June. This is especially important because LAD methods cannot identify salmon runs with high accuracy. Determining the genetic identity of the fish could avoid or minimize the duration of export reductions triggered by the loss of fish falling within the older juvenile Chinook salmon size range that were not genetically winter-run or spring-run Chinook salmon (i.e., listed salmon runs). As such, rapid genetic processing for certain Chinook salmon class-size at the salvage facilities is required to provide information in near real-time for Delta water operations.

In addition to genetic information for Chinook salmon collected at the salvage facilities in the Delta, there may also be other genetic information needs for CVP operations. The annual threshold and incidental take limit of winter-run Chinook salmon at the Delta salvage facilities are determined based on the estimated number of juvenile winter-run Chinook salmon expected to enter the Delta. Referred to as juvenile production estimate (JPE), this estimate is calculated using catch numbers in the upper Sacramento River. Run identification of Chinook salmon collected in the upper Sacramento River may be necessary to ensure accurate JPE from year to year.

Overall, the goal of this project is to continue the Coordinated Genetic Monitoring Program, which began in 2015 (though genetic results exist for earlier years, as early as 1996). The objective of the genetic monitoring program is to improve accuracy of Central Valley fish monitoring programs by providing genetic stock identification information for tissues that may be collected from Red Bluff, Knights Landing, Delta Juvenile Fish Monitoring Program, salvage facilities, Sacramento River Fish stranding studies, and Mossdale monitoring stations. Samples will be collected from all four runs of Chinook salmon based on length-at-date (i.e., samples will be collected from Chinook of various sizes throughout the sampling period). Sample analyses may also include other difficult to identify species (e.g., larval Delta smelt or green sturgeon) or ambiguous samples (i.e., poor condition). The Rapid Genetic Protocol effort is one component of this Central Valley-Wide Genetic Monitoring Program (described below).

Genetic Analysis at Delta Fish Salvage Facilities

Rapid Genetic Procedures: Some of the action triggers in Reclamation’s Proposed Action and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Biological Opinion are based on loss of genetically confirmed juvenile winter-run Chinook salmon. The objective of the protocol was to process genetic samples collected from larger-sized juvenile salmon (i.e., winter-run LAD and larger fish) as soon as feasible after exceeding a loss density trigger, because true winter-run Chinook salmon are almost always in this size category. Due to interest from state agencies, there is also a desire to apply rapid genetic procedures to spring-run sized (LAD) salmon as well at the salvage facilities. As such, Reclamation will work with the Contractor to accommodate rapid genetic ID for spring-run LAD fish as much as possible.

Non-rapid Genetic Procedures:

Many juvenile Chinook salmon will be salvaged but not require the rapid genetic procedure since they are not winter-run sized nor trigger an export operation. In these cases, Reclamation will have all tissue samples collected at the CVP genetically identified. Reclamation estimates it may accumulate a backlog of ~1,000 samples each year. Our goal is to have the current water year samples that do not trigger an operational action to be genetically identified within 2 weeks during January through April (8 biweekly periods). We plan to have fish tissues that are collected after April 30th analyzed with more cost-effective methods that consequently have a slower turnaround time.

2.0 REFERENCES - Not applicable

3.0 TASKS - The contractor shall perform the following tasks:

Task 1. Identify population of origin from juvenile salmonid tissue samples from the Tracy Fish Collection Facility and other monitoring programs using approved genetic methods. This task will require contractor to be “on call” (including holidays and weekends) to receive and immediately analyze (within 24 hours) high-priority samples (e.g., those samples that trigger a reduction to CVP/SWP exports). Also, this task will support the biweekly and annual genetic data collections from juvenile salmonid tissues.

Task 2. Project Management

A. Secure and manage all staff; ensure staff have the technical training and expertise to accomplish the tasks and associated activities to meet scientific standards.

B. Prepare and submit monthly invoices to Reclamation as instructed and notify Reclamation project managers with any major changes to anticipated expenses.

C. Develop annual study plans. Study plan should include a data management plan that includes:

protocol for data entry and quality assurance and control (QAQC); metadata documentation; and data back-up procedures.

D. Provide email updates and technical assistance to COR related to genetics.

E. Meet with Reclamation at least monthly to review timelines, provide updates, and discuss ongoing data analyses, reporting, and other deliverables.

F. Presentations, technical memoranda, publications, EDI data archive project page, and public outreach documents will acknowledge Reclamation funding and the contract/agreement number.

Task 3. Data Management and Sharing

A. Annual publication of QAQC’d data and metadata files to the EDI Data Portal or a similar repository.

B. Summarize data as needed for Reclamation reporting and information needs.

C. Share data with partner agencies or stakeholders upon request.

D. Enter a short summary of this project along with the project title, period of performance, milestones, budget, and list of deliverables and due dates into the Delta Science tracker with input from the

COR. Contractor will enter pertinent updates annually. The Delta Science Tracker is an online platform to inventory and summarize science activities in the Delta with the intent of improving communication among the Delta science community, promoting opportunities for collaboration, and tracking funding opportunities and expenditures. The Tracker serves as a mechanism for sharing information about scientific activities, highlights opportunities for collaboration, and provides access to related publications and outputs.

E. Annual report summarizing genetic identification results by August 31st each year. This report would include comparison of LAD and genetic assignments for the year and interannual data comparison when applicable.

Scientific integrity is vital to Department of the Interior (DOI) activities under which scientific research, data, summaries, syntheses, interpretations, presentations, and/or publications are developed and used.

Failure to uphold the highest degree of scientific integrity will result not only in potentially flawed scientific results, interpretations, and applications but will damage DOI’s reputation and ability to uphold the public’s trust. All work performed must comply with the DOI Scientific Integrity Policy posted to http://www.doi.gov, or its equivalent as provided by their organization or State law.

4.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

Task No.

Task Description Performance Indicator

Performance Standard

Minimum Acceptable Quality Level

Task 1 Identify population of origin from juvenile salmonid tissue samples using approved genetic methods.

Differences between agreed upon and actual delivery of sample results.

Data results delivered on time

Data should be delivered on-time no less than 98% of the time.

Task 2 Project Management.

Prepare for and meet A-E requirements as scheduled.

Complete A and C prior to the start of each season (i.e., December- January).

Complete other requirements at the scheduled frequency.

Review invoices and study plans

Attendance/discussions at scheduled meetings

Task 3 Data Management and Sharing

Data undergo routine QAQC; metadata are created and updated at least annually;

data are shared on a regular basis; fully QAQC’d data are

Data shared with Reclamation or partners by agreed upon deadlines

QAQC process is

Review data and metadata uploaded to the EDI Data Portal at least annually.

documented and implemented

Data posted by agreed upon deadlines

Tasks 1, 2

Genetic identification, Project Management, and Data Management & Sharing

Quality Work is conducted in a manner consistent with its description in annual study plans. Solutions to failed sample analyses are pursued immediately.

Reporting standards are met more than 75% of the time.

5.0 DATA AND REPORTS - The contractor shall provide the following data and reports as follows:

It em No.

Description Content Format Medium Delivery

1 Data sharing

See Task 1 & 3 descriptions Electronic Spreadsheet

MS Excel or website

Emailed to COR and partner agencies as described in annual work plan.

2 Annual Study Plan

Describes status/inventory of samples collected during previous years. Describes sample turnaround times.

Electronic document

MS Word or PDF

Emailed to COR annually

2 Updates Provides frequent updates Email, Phone, In- Person

Any At least monthly

3 Data posting

Metadata and QAQCd data package updated to EDI Data Portal or a similar repository

Per EDI Data Portal specificatio ns Publish Data (edireposito ry.org)

Per EDI Data Portal specificatio ns Publish Data (edireposit ory.org)

Send url hyperlink to revised EDI data package via email to Reclamation COR

6.0 DELIVERABLES - The contractor shall submit the following reports in accordance with paragraph https://edirepository.org/data/publish-data https://edirepository.org/data/publish-data https://edirepository.org/data/publish-data https://edirepository.org/data/publish-data https://edirepository.org/data/publish-data https://edirepository.org/data/publish-data

5.0, “DATA AND REPORTS”:

Task 1. Identify population of origin from juvenile salmonid tissue samples from the Tracy Fish Collection Facility, other CVP/SWP facilities, and other monitoring programs using approved genetic methods.

For each individual fish provide:

(a) sample ID, date, time, fish length, length-at-date species identification (for Chinook), and collection location of sample;

(b) identified race (for Chinook salmon); and

(c) probability of identification for each reporting group.

(d) failed samples

Any samples that cannot be analyzed will be identified and a rationale provided. A method for evaluation of accuracy should be identified in the study plan and approved by Reclamation biologists. This task will require contractor to be “on call” (including holidays and weekends) to receive and immediately analyze (within 48 hours) high-priority samples (e.g., those samples that trigger a reduction to CVP/SWP exports; typically January-March).

Estimated Dates: November through June annually.

Task 1 Deliverables: (1) an MS Excel spreadsheet or webpage containing all genotyped data collected to date and their population assignment submitted as described in annual study plan (see task 2); final data summary submitted by August 31st of each year; and (2) evaluation of accuracy of the genetic baseline.

• Estimated number of hours needed for rapid turnaround of samples: 16 hours x 4 weekends/month x 6 months per year = 384 hours (rounded up to ~400 hours)

• Estimated number of samples (standard flowcell, 470 sample batch): approximately 6000 per year

• Estimated number of samples (micro flowcell, 75 sample batch): approximately 1000 per year

• Estimated number of samples (nano flowcell, 12 sample batch): approximately 200 per year

Task 2. Project Management

1) Prior to initiation of annual sampling and analysis, an annual study plan that includes data management plan and QAQC process will be drafted, shared with Reclamation for comment, and revised as necessary prior to completion of a final annual study plan.

2) The Contractor shall provide the COR with updates on tasks. The updates may describe the work accomplished since the previous update, work currently underway and work anticipated. The update shall state whether the current work is on schedule, and if not, what actions are anticipated in order to get back on schedule. The update shall be provided through email.

3) The Contractor shall perform laboratory QA/QC. The Contractor shall review methods for accuracy and consistency and, where necessary, implement corrective actions. Contractor may provide guidance regarding sample collection, preservation, archive, and inventory.

4) The Contractor shall attend meetings with Reclamation COR regarding the project.

5) The Contractor shall acknowledge Reclamation funding and the contract/agreement number on presentations, technical memoranda, publications, EDI data archive project page, and public outreach documents.

Task 2 Deliverables: (1) Updates on tasks, (2) presentation to Reclamation on annual results, (3) acknowledgment of Reclamation funding, and (4) annual study plans.

Task 3. Data Management and Sharing

1) The Contractor shall publish QAQC’d data and metadata files to the EDI Data Portal or a similar data repository on an annual basis.

2) The Contractor shall summarize data as needed for Reclamation reporting and information needs and share data with partner agencies or stakeholders upon request.

3) The Contractor shall enter a short summary of the project to the Delta Science Tracker with the COR input and update information on an annual basis.

3) The Contractor shall provide an annual report summarizing genetic identification results for the year by August 31st each year. This report would include comparison of LAD and genetic assignments for the year and interannual data comparison when applicable.

Task 3 Deliverables: (1) Publication of QAQC’d data on an online data repository, (2) data summaries, (3) entry and updates on Delta Science Tracker, and (4) annual reports.

SECTION C - COMMERCIAL CLAUSES

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):

Federal Acquisition Regulation: https://www.acquisition.gov/far Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation: https://www.acquisition.gov/diar

(End of clause)

The following clauses are incorporated by reference:

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses NOV 2020

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

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

Clauses Title Date 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions JUN 2020 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services NOV 2023 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services MAY 2024 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation JAN 1997 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. Jun 2023 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation APR 1984 52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989 52.244-2 Subcontracts JUN 2020 https://www.acquisition.gov/far https://www.acquisition.gov/diar

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

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Covered contractor information system means an information system that is owned or operated by a contractor that processes, stores, or transmits Federal contract information.

Federal contract information means information, not intended for public release, that is provided by or generated for the Government under a contract to develop or deliver a product or service to the Government, but not including information provided by the Government to the public (such as on public websites) or simple transactional information, such as necessary to process payments.

Information means any communication or representation of knowledge such as facts, data, or opinions, in any medium or form, including textual, numerical, graphic, cartographic, narrative, or audiovisual (Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI) 4009).

Information system means a discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, or disposition of information ( 44 U.S.C. 3502).

Safeguarding means measures or controls that are prescribed to protect information systems.

(b) Safeguarding requirements and procedures.

(1) The Contractor shall apply the following basic safeguarding requirements and procedures to protect covered contractor information systems. Requirements and procedures for basic safeguarding of covered contractor information systems shall include, at a minimum, the following security controls:

(i) Limit information system access to authorized users, processes acting on behalf of authorized users, or devices (including other information systems).

(ii) Limit information system access to the types of transactions and functions that authorized users are permitted to execute.

(iii) Verify and control/limit connections to and use of external information systems.

(iv) Control information posted or processed on publicly accessible information systems.

(v) Identify information system users, processes acting on behalf of users, or devices.

(vi) Authenticate (or verify) the identities of those users, processes, or devices, as a prerequisite to allowing access to organizational information systems.

(vii) Sanitize or destroy information system media containing Federal Contract Information before disposal or release for reuse.

(viii) Limit physical access to organizational information systems, equipment, and the respective operating environments to authorized individuals.

(ix) Escort visitors and monitor visitor activity; maintain audit logs of physical access; and control and manage physical access devices.

(x) Monitor, control, and protect organizational communications (i.e., information transmitted or received by organizational information systems) at the external boundaries and key internal boundaries of the information systems.

(xi) Implement subnetworks for publicly accessible system components that are physically or logically separated from internal networks.

(xii) Identify, report, and correct information and information system flaws in a timely manner.

(xiii) Provide protection from malicious code at appropriate locations within organizational information systems.

(xiv) Update malicious code protection mechanisms when new releases are available.

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(xv) Perform periodic scans of the information system and real-time scans of files from external sources as files are downloaded, opened, or executed.

(2) Other requirements. This clause does not relieve the Contractor of any other specific safeguarding requirements specified by Federal agencies and departments relating to covered contractor information systems generally or other Federal safeguarding requirements for controlled unclassified information (CUI) as established by Executive Order 13556.

(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts under this contract (including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services, other than commercially available off-the-shelf items), in which the subcontractor may have Federal contract information residing in or transiting through its information system.

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Products and Commercial Services - DEVIATION

DEVIATION

FEB 2025

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements(Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) ( 31U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[X] (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with Alternate I (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

[X] (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) ( 41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community— see FAR 3.900(a).

[X] (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020)(Pub. L.

109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[X] (7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743of Div.

C).

[X] (9) 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023)

[X](12)52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (JAN 2025) (31 U.S.C. 6101note).

[X] (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

[X](20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[X](23) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct2022) (15 U.S.C. 637s).

[X](26) (i) 52.219-28, Postaward Small Business Program Representation (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C.632(a)(2)).

[X] (35) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[X] (36) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793).

[X] (37) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[X] (39) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.13627).

[X](40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2025) ( Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

[X] (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

[X](55) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May2024) ( E.O.

13513).

[X] (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[X] (63) 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (Nov 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract.

If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1), in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) ( 41 U.S.C. 4712).

(iii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements(Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iv) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(v) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(vi) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub.

L. 117-328).

(vii) (A) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition. (Dec2023) ( Pub. L.

115–390, title II).

(B) Alternate I (Dec 2023) of 52.204–30.

(viii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2025) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)),in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(ix) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(x) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2015) (E.O.11246).

(xi) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793).

(xiii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xiv) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec2010) (E.O.

13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xv) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O13627).

(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xvii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) ( 41U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xviii) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xix) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2025) (E.O. 12989).

(xx) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

(xxi) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(xxii) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xxiii) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States(Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(xxiv) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) ( 42U.S.C. 1792).

Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxv) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) (31 U.S.C.

3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of52.232-40.

(xxvi) 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (Nov 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L.118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

(xxvii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) ( 46U.S.C.

55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

52.217-8

Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) NOV 1999 The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days of contract expiration.

52.217-9

Option to Extend the Term of the Contract MAR 2000

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days of contract expiration; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

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

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five (5) years (Base + 4 Option Years).

DIAR 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.

(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 € prior to receipt of the Contracting Officer’s response issued under paragraph € 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.

1452.228-70 Liability Insurance JUL 1996

(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:

$200,000.00 each person $500,000.00 each occurrence $20,000.00 per occurrence 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.

*These amounts to be set by the Contracting Officer.

WBR 1452.201-80 Contracting Officer’s Representative’s Authorities and Limitations MAY 2018

(a) The Contractor shall not require any person employed in the performance of this contract (including subcontracts) to work under conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to the employee's health or safety.

(b) Contractor shall comply with the most current version of the Bureau of Reclamation “Reclamation Safety and Health Standards” (RSHS) and, if applicable, the requirements of the Accident Prevention Clause (FAR 52.236-13).

(1) The RSHS manual as referenced in subparagraph (b) above shall be obtained at http://www.usbr.gov/ssle/safety/RSHS/rshs.html (c)(1) Comply with the standards issued by the Secretary of Labor at 29 CFR Part 1926 and 29 CFR Part 1910 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, www.osha.gov

(d) In the event there is a conflict between the requirements contained in paragraphs (b) and (c) referenced herein, the more stringent requirement shall prevail

(e) The Contractor shall submit a written proposed safety program as prescribed in the RSHS and the written specifications.

(f) The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of and shall report to the Contracting Officer (or authorized representative) in the manner prescribed by the Contracting Officer, all cases of death, occupational diseases, or traumatic injury to employees or the public involved, and…