Solicitation 1240BD23Q0100 Seed Collection.pdf

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

13b. RATING

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

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SMALL BUSINESS

06/28/2023 1400 PD

06/15/2023

509-423-2224JORGE SOMOZA

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

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

1240BD23Q0100

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

1 2 1098843OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

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DUFUR OR 97021

780 NE COURT ST

BARLOW RANGER DISTRICT

USDA FOREST SERVICE

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PORTLAND OR 97204-2829

STE 310

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PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATIONS

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HUBZONE SMALL

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USDA-FS CSA NORTHWEST 2

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Delivery: 12/31/2025 Period of Performance: 07/01/2023 to 12/31/2025

0001 This is for a native seed collection project for the Forest. Christina Mead will be the POC.

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

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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DATED

JORGE SOMOZA

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

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AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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SECTION B – CONTINUATION OF SF-1449

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Project Description: Mount Hood National Forest Native Seed Collection 2023

Vendor Name: __________________________________Vendor UEI:___________________

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Mandatory Items

0001AA Locate and map seed collection areas for big deervetch (LOCR, Lotus crassifolius) in Seed Zones 20-25 degrees F./3-6 and 25-30 degrees F/3-6.

1 Job

0001AB Locate and map seed collection areas for prairie junegrass (KOMA, Koeleria macrantha) in Seed Zone 20-25 degrees F./3-6.

and 25-30 degrees F/3-6.

1 Job

0001AC Locate and map seed collection areas for mountain brome (BRCA5, Bromus carinatus) in Seed Zone 20-25 degrees F./<2

0001AD Locate and map seed collection areas for broadleaf lupine (LULA4, Lupinus latifolius) in Seed Zone 25-30 degrees F./<2

0001AE Collect big deervetch (LOCR) seed from approved collection areas in Seed Zone 20-25 degrees F./3-6 and 25-30 degrees F/3-6.

(5 lbs rough cleaned weight)

0001AF Collect prairie junegrass (KOMA) seed from approved collection areas in Seed Zone 20- 25 degrees F./3-6 and 25-30 degrees F/3-6. (2.0 lbs rough cleaned weight)

0001AG Collect mountain brome (BRCA5, Bromus carinatus) in Seed Zone 20-25 degrees F./<2.

(10 lbs rough cleaned weight)

0001AH Collect broadleaf lupine (LULA4, Lupinus latifolius) in Seed Zone 25-30 degrees F./<2.

(5 lbs rough cleaned weight)

TOTAL BASE

OPTIONAL

ITEMS

1001AA Locate and map seed collection areas for bottlebrush squirreltail (ELEL5, Elymus elymoides) in Seed Zone 20-25 degrees F./3-6.

1001AB Locate and map seed collection areas for Sandburg’s bluegrass (POSE, Poa secunda) in Seed Zone 20-25 degrees F./3-6.

1001AC Locate and map seed collection areas for common wooly sunflower (ERLA6, Eriophyllum lanatum in Seed Zone 20-25 degrees F./3-6.

1001AD Locate and map seed collection areas for common wooly sunflower (ERLA6, Eriophyllum lanatum) in Seed Zone 20-25 degrees F./<2

1001AE Locate and map seed collection areas for pearly everlasting (ANMA, Anaphalis margaritaceae) in Seed Zone 20- 25 degrees F./<2

1001AF Collect bottlebrush squirreltail (ELEL5, Elymus elymoides) in Seed Zone 20-25 degrees F./3-6.

(10.0 lbs rough cleaned weight)

1001AG Collect Sandburg’s bluegrass (POSE, Poa secunda) in Seed Zone 20-25 degrees F./3-6. (5.0 lbs rough cleaned weight)

1001AH Collect common wooly sunflower (ERLA6) seed from approved collection areas in Seed Zone 20- 25 degrees F./3-6. (1.0 lbs rough

1001AI Collect common wooly sunflower (ERLA6) seed from approved collection areas in Seed Zone 20- 25 degrees F./<2 (1.0 lbs rough

1001AJ Collect pearly everlasting (ANMA, Anaphalis margaritaceae) seed from approved collection areas in Seed Zone 20-25 degrees F./<2 (1.0 lbs rough cleaned weight)

TOTAL

OPTIONAL

TOTAL BASE

TOTAL ALL

Remarks: Contract period is between July 2023 and December 2025 to allow for additional time for harvesting if the collection window is missed during 2023-24.

Requested By: Christina Mead Contracting Office: Jorge Somoza Phone: 541-467-5132 christina.mead@usda.gov Phone: 509-423-2224 jorge.somoza@usda.gov

One award will be made from this solicitation, contractors must submit pricing for all items.

The estimated start work date is July 1st 2023. All work shall be completed by December 31st 2025.

Description of Requirement

The intent of this solicitation is to procure services to locate, identify, and map collection sites for the native plant species listed in the task order. After approval of the collection sites, the Contractor shall collect the specified quantities of seed from these areas, “rough” clean the seed according to task order specifications in Table 1, and package and deliver the seed to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) by September 30 of the collection year. The estimated contract time for this project is July 1, 2023 through December 31st, 2025. This contract period will allow for addition harvesting time if the collection window is missed during 2023-24.

Location

The seed shall be mapped and collected within the delineated areas on the Mt. Hood National Forest (Attachment 1: Vicinity Maps). The Government has identified a number of potential seed collection areas for targeted species (see Attachment 2: Potential Collection Area Maps); however, there are no guarantees as to the presence or abundance of seed crops in these areas during the contract period of work.

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

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

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses begin with 52) Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR clauses begin with 452) FAR and AGAR Deviations to clauses may be viewed at: Policies & Regulations | USDA

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

(DEC 2022) (DEVIATION 2017-1)

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders– Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JUN 2023) (DEVIATION 2017-1, DEVIATION

DEC 2022)

(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 and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) (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) (31

U.S.C.3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801)

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

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and

108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805note)).

(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:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ☐ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (June 2020), with Alternate I

(Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/agar https://www.usda.gov/da/ocp/ppd/policies-regulations https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/far-class-deviation-implement-whistleblower-protection.pdf https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/far-class-deviation-implement-whistleblower-protection.pdf https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/far-class-deviation-regarding-threshold-small-disadvantaged-business.pdf https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/far-class-deviation-regarding-threshold-small-disadvantaged-business.pdf

☐ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

☐ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of

2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

☐ (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Jun 2020) (DEVIATION 2017-1) (Whistleblower Guidance to Contractor Employees)

☒ (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

☐ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

☐ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

☒ (8) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

☒ (9) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Nov 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101note).

☐ (10) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

☐ (11) [Reserved].

☐ (12) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Oct 2022) (15

U.S.C.657a).

☐ (13) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns

(Oct 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C.

657a).

☐ (14) [Reserved] ☒ (15) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C.644).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.

☐ (16) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

☐ (17) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and

(3)).(DEVIATION DEC 2022)

☐ (18) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

☐ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

☐ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

☐ (v) Alternate IV (Sep 2021) of 52.219-9.

☐ (19) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13

☐ (20) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C.637s) [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

☐ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or ☐ By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

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☐ (21) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

☐ (22) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Oct 2022)

(15 U.S.C. 657f).

☒ (23) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (MAR 2023) (15 U.S.C.

632(a)(2)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

☐ (24) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

☐ (25) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C.

637(m)).

☐ (26) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C.

644(r)).

☐ (27) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

☒ (28) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

☒ (29) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Dec 2022) (E.O.13126).

☒ (30) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

☒ (31) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

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

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35.

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

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36.

☐ (34) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

☐ (35) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec

2010) (E.O. 13496).

☒ (36) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter78 and E.O. 13627).

☐ (37) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022). (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.)

☐ (38) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

☐ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

☐ (39) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (40) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (41) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.

☐ (42) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.

☐ (43) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (May 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

☐ (44) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015)

(E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

☒ (45) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513).

☐ (46) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (47) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (48) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

☐ (49)(i) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

☐(ii) Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1 ☐ (50) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (DEC 2022) (19 U.S.C.

3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

☐(ii) Alternate I [Reserved] ☐(iii) Alternate II (Dec 2022) of 52.225-3.

☐(iv) Alternate III (Jan 2021) of 52.225-3.

☐(v) Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3.

☐ (51) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Dec 2022) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

☒ (52) 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).

☐ (53) 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 Year 2008;

10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

☐ (54) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

☐ (55) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42

U.S.C. 5150).

☐ (56) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021).

☐ (57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial

Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.3805).

☐ (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov

2021) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.3805).

☒ (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018)

(31 U.S.C. 3332).

☐ (60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management

(Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C.3332).

☐ (61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C.3332).

☐ (62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

☐ (63) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

☐ (64) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

☐ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64.

(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:

Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ☒ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☒ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41

U.S.C. chapter 67).

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C.5341 or 5 332.

This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination

Employee Class Monetary Wage/Fringe Benefits

_____GS-6______ ___$18.44______/__plus Fringe Benefits

☐ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment

(Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment

(May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ (5) 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) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ (6) 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).

☒ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

☒ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

☐ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C.

1792).

(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.

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(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) 52.203-19, 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)).

(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 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).

(v) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328)

(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (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 FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

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

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

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

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

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

(xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec

2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

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

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

E.O 13627).

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

(xiv) 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) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xv) 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).

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022) (E.O. 12989).

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

2022).

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

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

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

(xx) 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 Year 2008;

10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

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

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

52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity—Separately Priced Line Item (MAR 1989)

The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within the life of the contract.

Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (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 the life of the contract.

52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (SEP 2013)

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984)

52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (APR 1984)

52.245-1 Government Property (SEP 2021) Alt 1 (APR 2012)

52.245-9 Use and Charges (APR 2012)

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 Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR 4) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

Project Labeling for Official Correspondence

The Government singularly identifies each project with a contract number at time of award. The contract number is a unique identifier to purposely and permanently represent an awarded project. All correspondence, e.g. e-mails, letters, etc., transmitted between the USDA FS staff and contractors, shall be clearly marked with the BPA Call No. and Project Title. This practice ensures official contract documents are accurately identified for document filing purposes.

452.204-70 Modification for Contract Closeout (DEVIATION JUL 2022)

Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) according to

FAR 13:

(a) If unobligated funds in the amount of $1000 or less remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer (CO) shall issue a unilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification but will not be required to provide a signature. The CO shall immediately proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(b) If unobligated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the CO shall issue a bilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and will be required to provide a signature. (The CO may also request a Release of Claims be completed by the contractor, although not required for contract and orders using SAP procedures.) If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the CO within 60 days, the CO shall release the modification as unilateral and proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

452.211-74 Period of Performance (FEB 1988)

The period of performance of this contract is from Contract Award through December 31st 2025.

452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled within 15 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at a location beneficial to all parties.

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452.236-73 Archaeological or Historic Sites (FEB 1988)

If a previously unidentified archaeological or historic site(s) is encountered, the Contractor shall discontinue work in the general area of the site(s) and notify the Contracting Officer immediately.

452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution (NOV 1996)

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

(b) Pollutants such as fuels, lubricants, bitumens, raw sewage, and other harmful materials shall not be discharged on the ground; into or nearby rivers, streams, or impoundments; or into natural or man-made channels. Wash water or waste from concrete or aggregate operations shall not be allowed to enter live streams prior to treatment by filtration, settling, or other means sufficient to reduce the sediment content to not more than that of the stream into which it is discharged.

(c) Mechanized equipment shall not be operated in flowing streams without written approval by the Contracting Officer.

Notification Of Subcontracting

The Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer upon entering into any subcontract arrangement. The notification shall include as a minimum:

1. The name, address, telephone number and DUNS number of the subcontractor.

2. The date upon which the subcontract was entered into and its duration.

3. A detailed description of the work being subcontracted including a listing of contract items, units, etc., as appropriate.

Noxious Weeds

(a) In order to prevent the potential spread of noxious weeds onto Federal lands, the Contractor shall be required to furnish the Forest Service with proof of weed-free equipment.

(b) Noxious weeds are defined as any exotic plant species established or that may be introduced in the State, which may render the land unfit for agriculture, forestry, livestock, wildlife, or other beneficial uses and which is designated by the Oregon Department of Agriculture, County Weed Boards, or by other appropriate agencies having jurisdiction.

(c) Cleaning shall consist of the removal of all dirt, grease, debris, and materials that may harbor noxious weeds and their seeds. This may require the use of a pressure hose. Cleaning shall occur off Federal lands.

(d) All equipment including, but not limited to vehicles, tools, hydro-seeders, mulch blowers/spreaders, tractors, trailers, excavators, and dozers shall be clean and free of leaks, mud, debris, seed, fertilizer, mulch, or any hydro seeding products used on prior jobs including both internal and external surfaces. Equipment will be inspected prior to any project work at a mutually agreed upon location(s) by the COR. If equipment does not pass inspection, the contractor will be required to clean equipment off-site at an approved facility before returning to the project site. The Government is not liable for lost time or costs associated with re-cleaning of equipment.

(e) Certification shall remain valid for each identified piece of equipment or vehicle only for the duration of the specified project and only as long as the vehicle or equipment remains at the job site.

Equipment and vehicles (excepting passenger vehicles - this includes pickups and vans) that leave the job site will need to be recertified as weed free before they are allowed to return to the job site or re-enter the National Forest.

SECTION D – CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

Title Pages

1. Statement of Work 6

2. Attachment 1: Vicinity Maps 2 3 Attachment 2: Potential Seed Collection Areas (Separate Attachment) 19

4 Attachment 3: Mt Hood Invasive Weed List (2023) 4

5 Attachment 4: Native Seed Collection Site Record, Example 1

6 Attachment 5: Seed Collection and Delivery Log 1

7. DOL Wage Determination No. 1977-0079 4

8. Past Performance 1

STATEMENT OF WORK

1. SCOPE OF WORK

The intent of this solicitation is to procure services to locate, identify, and map collection sites for the native plant species listed in the task order. After approval of the collection sites, the Contractor shall collect the specified quantities of seed from these areas, “rough” clean the seed according to task order specifications in Table 1, and package and deliver the seed to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) by September 30 of the collection year. The estimated contract time for this project is June 1, 2023 through December 31st 2025. This contract period will allow for addition harvesting time if the collection window is missed during 2023-24.

Rough cleaned seed shall be free of chaff, debris, wood, stones, litter, and non-target species.

Depending on the species, rough cleaning may result in individual seeds (including awns), clipped flower heads or spikelettes. Final cleaning and processing will be conducted by the government, this contract requires rough cleaning only.

TABLE 1. ACCEPTABLE CLEANING METHODS FOR “ROUGH CLEANED” SEED, BY

SPECIES

Common Name Species Code Seed Cleaning Methods prairie junegrass KOMA Screened or stripped seed is acceptable big deervetch LOCR Collect before pods shatter. Screened or stripped seed is acceptable broadleaf lupine LUPA4 Collect before pods shatter. Screened or stripped seed is acceptable california brome BRCA5 Screened or stripped seed is acceptable squirreltail ELEL5 Cannot be hand cleaned, will accept seed heads clipped below spikelette. Awns should remain intact.

Sandberg’s bluegrass POSE Screened or stripped seed is acceptable common wooly sunflower ERLA6

Flower heads clipped below the involucre bracts. Seed removed from involucre is also acceptable.

pearly everlasting ANMA Flower heads clipped below the involucre bracts. Seed removed from involucre is also acceptable.

2. LOCATION DESCRIPTION

The seed shall be mapped and collected within the delineated areas on the Mt. Hood National Forest (Attachment 1: Vicinity Maps). The Government has identified a number of potential seed collection areas for targeted species (see Attachment 2: Potential Collection Area Maps); however, there are no guarantees as to the presence or abundance of seed crops in these areas during the contract period of work.

Seeds will be collected within specified Seed Zones. Mark the appropriate seed zone on collection forms and ensure that seed from different zones is kept separate. There are two Eco Regions in this project area. Ensure that seed from these eco regions is also kept separated. Collections will avoid wilderness areas and other sensitive sites if applicable.

Access will be by both paved or gravel roads and native surface roads which may be pot-holed and rough in places. Four-wheel drive is recommended. Vehicles shall not operate off system roads without prior approval from the Contracting Officer’s Representative. No clearing of vegetation for the purpose of opening roads will be allowed; removing small trees or branches from a system road is allowed.

3. CONTRACTOR OBLIGATIONS

The contractor shall furnish, except for Government-furnished property, all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and any incidentals necessary for location, monitoring, and collection of seed from the collection areas. Note: Contractor must provide GPS equipment. We also recommend the use of phones or tablets with Avenza or Field Maps with provided maps.

Follow Federal and state rules and regulations which include but are not limited to:

• Transportation

• Equipment Operation

• Licensing

• Permitting

• Safety

• Labor Laws

• Federal Travel Regulations

The Contractor shall be liable for all loss or damage of such Government-furnished property until completion and final acceptance of work required under this contract.

4. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

(a) The Government will deliver the following list of items to the Contractor at the pre-work conference, or prior to the commencement of work:

(1) Forest Service maps of the project area.

(2) Topographic maps of the project area.

(3) Seed collection forms (Attachments 4 and 5)

(4) Plastic flagging.

(5) Maps or descriptions of off-limit areas

(6) Shapefiles for Forest Service roads

(7) Shapefiles for known site locations and provincial seed zones

5. SEED COLLECTION SITE LOCATION AND MAPPING STANDARDS

(a) The Contractor shall locate suitable collection sites for obtaining the specified quantities of seed for each subitem. The Contractor shall allow sufficient amount of time prior to seed collection for locating suitable collection sites. Seed collection sites shall meet the following criteria:

1) Seed shall only be collected from public lands, and not private lands, unless the Landowners grant permission to the Forest Service or Contractor.

2) Seed collection sites shall not be located within off-limit areas such as wilderness areas. The Contractor shall avoid seed collection in areas having sensitive plant species populations.

3) Collection sites shall be free of any plants listed as noxious by the Oregon Department of Agriculture (“A & B” weed lists) and other Invasive Species of Concern. See Attachment 3: Mt. Hood National Forest Invasive Species.

4) A minimum of 5 collection sites at least a mile apart will be located for each seedlot prior to collection. For some subitems, more than 5 collection sites may be required in order to obtain the specified quantities of seed. If 5 collection sites is not feasible, discuss and come to an agreement with the COR Representative. Multiple species may be collected at each collection site, but each will have its own collection tag.

5) Each collection site shall be described and documented on a Seed Collection Form (Attachments 4 and 5). This form can vary in format, but must provide the information shown in the example (Attachment 4). Seed collection sites shall be numbered sequentially and marked on topographic maps. The site identification code shall include an abbreviated genus and species code (e.g. Festuca idahoensis = FEID), the task order sub-item code, and the collection site number (e.g. FEID-2-001).

6) The GPS coordinates of each collection site shall be recorded in latitude and longitude in decimal degrees. Accuracy should be less than 150 feet. The location description (Attachments 4 and 5) shall consist of enough information to enable an inspector to relocate the site.

7) Collection sites shall be marked with plastic flagging hung at a point easily visible from the road used to access the site. The flagging shall have a written description that includes a compass bearing and approximate distance in feet from the access road to the collection site.

6. SEED COLLECTION STANDARDS

USDA Plants Database shall be the only source of species nomenclature and plant codes for this project.

(a) Prior to commencement of seed collection, the Contractor shall submit to the COR topographic maps delineating the areas for seed collection, including GPS locations (shapefiles are preferable) and directions.

The Contractor shall not collect seed until proposed collection areas are approved by the COR. The Contractor shall keep the COR informed of their location when collecting.

(b) The Contractor shall submit a work plan schedule to the COR for approval before the commencement of work. The work plan shall include each of the following:

(1) A schedule of the approximate timeframes when the seed will be collected for each species. We recognize that seed maturation is difficult to determine exactly, but this plan will provide an understanding of species phenology and a general idea of the collection strategy. Note: Multiple trips to sites may be required in order to determine when the seed is mature.

(2) A short description of the methods to be used to collect, rough clean, and store seed/fruit for each species.

(c) Plants should appear healthy and vigorous and should not show any signs of disease.

(d) Seed shall be visually sound and sufficiently mature to be viable. Seed is considered sound when the embryo is developing normally and there is no evidence of insect, disease, climatic, or other types of damage.

Seed maturity in plants with fleshy fruits often corresponds with changes in taste, odor, texture, or color (e.g., color changes from green to red, blue, purple or white). Fruits whose seeds are wind-dispersed usually change from green to brown or straw color.

In grasses, seed maturity after flowering goes though the following stages:

(1) Milk stage: when squeezing a seed between the thumb and forefinger, a milky substance is secreted.

Seed has no viability.

(2) Soft-dough stage: excretion of dough when squeezed. Seed has low germination and viability.

(3) Hard-dough stage: no excretion of dough when squeezed. Seed collection should start at the transition of soft-dough to hard-dough. At this stage, the chance of obtaining plump, fully matured seed can be increased by not stripping the seed from the plant. Instead, cutting seed heads from the plant will allow the maturity process to continue as the collected material dries.

(4) Mature: seed is usually too hard to bite. Maturity and seed shatter may occur at the same time.

(e) If monitoring or early collections indicate that seed soundness and crop quality are degraded as a result of uncontrollable biological problems such as poor pollination or low seed set, then the Contractor shall provide a representative sample to the COR for determination as to whether the collection should continue.

(f) Seed may be harvested by stripping or knocking it off the stem, or by clipping the stem just below the spikelet. For species that dehisce explosively, the entire inflorescence may be cut prior to maturity and allowed to dry in mesh or paper bags, or under netting.

(g) Seed will be collected in approximately equal quantities amongst the approved collection sites. To ensure adequate genetic representation, collect from a large number of widely spaced or unrelated parent plants per site (over 50 is optimal).

(h) Collections shall be conducted in a manner that does not damage existing vegetation. No more than 50 percent of the seed crop at each site shall be collected.

(i) Seed or seed bearing fruits shall not be collected if they touch the ground.

(j) Seed shall be collected and stored in such a way as to ensure its viability.

7. CLEANING, PACKAGING, LABELING, STORAGE, AND SEED DELIVERY STANDARDS

(a) Prior to delivery to the COR, seeds shall be hand-screened, stripped, or otherwise cleaned to remove excess chaff, stems, leaves, trash, dirt, and other impurities, including seeds of other non-target species.

(b) Seeds of non-fleshy species (e.g., grasses and forbs) shall be dried down to reduce moisture content prior to hand-cleaning.

(c) Seeds and fruit shall be bulked into a single seedlot by subitem (e.g., combine all seed from FEID-2-001, 002, 003, etc.). Each seed package shall be labeled with the species, subitem code, and the year of collection (e.g., FEID-2-04). Only permanent marking pens shall be used.

(d) Dried and cleaned grass and forb seed shall be packaged in paper bags. Fleshy fruit shall be packaged in non-porous plastic bags or containers and chilled prior to delivery. Note: seed and fruit of fleshy species should be delivered to the COR as soon as possible after collection.

(e) Each seed package shall be labeled with the site identification code. In addition, a Forest Reproductive Material Identification Tag (Exhibit E) shall be completed and placed inside each paper bag or taped to the outside of plastic bags. Only permanent marking pens shall be used.

(f) The Contractor shall weigh each bulked seedlot and record this information on the Seed Collection Summary Table (Exhibit D). The individual Seed Collection Forms (Exhibit C) shall be stapled to the Seed Collection Summary Table.

(g) Point of contact for all Items:

Name: Christina Mead

Forest: Mt. Hood National Forest

Ranger District: Barlow Ranger District

Address: 780 NE Court St

City, State: Dufur, Oregon

Phone No. 541-467-5132

Email: christina.mead@usda.gov

(h) The packaged seed shall be delivered FOB destination to the Government at the above address, unless another location is mutually agreed upon by the COR and Contractor. Upon receipt, the Government will weigh each seedlot and ensure that the seed meets specifications listed in 8.b; final payment will be based on Section 9.

PAYMENTS.

(i) Seed shall be delivered on or before December 30th of a collection year.