Solicitation - W912WJ25QA008.pdf

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Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

FY25 EBL Aquatic Herbicide Treatment

Header only - Purchase Requisition Number: W13G8650669436 Date: 24 Mar 2025

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INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS

QUESTIONS REGARDING SOLICITATIONS:

1. Questions regarding the solicitation shall be directed to the Contract Specialist:

a. Name: Brian Mannion

b. Phone: 978-318-8478

c. Email: Brian.T.Mannion@usace.army.mil

2. Technical Points of Contact shall not provide responses to interested vendors.

QUOTE SUBMISSION:

1. Quotes shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist listed above identified in the solicitation or no later than the closing date and time subsequent amendments.

2. The Government is under no obligation to consider any quote received after the solicitation closing date or time.

BID SCHEDULES:

1. If a Bid Schedule is included in the solicitation, vendors shall complete the bid schedule in its entirety (all tasks, all years).

2. Failure to complete the Bid Schedule in its entirety and return same with a quote will result in quotes being deemed non-responsive.

SITE VISITS:

1. If dates/times for site visits are included in the solicitation, then interested vendors will be permitted to visit the site during those dates /times. No other dates/times will be permitted for site visits.

2. If are included in the solicitation, then interested vendors shall contact the no dates/times for site visits Technical Point of Contact as identified to schedule a site visit.in the solicitation

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) REGISTRATIONS:

1. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.204-7:

a. Vendors are to be registered in SAM when submitting a quotation and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during REQUIRED performance, and through final payment.

b. "Registered" in SAM means that the Government has marked the record "Active".

2. The Government will deem quotes non-responsive from vendors that do not have an active SAM at the time of quote submission.

Provide Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): ___________________________

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SUBMITTALS: 1. Submittals (Accident Prevention Plan, Activity Hazard Analyses, Products, etc.) and Certifications/Licenses (10-hour OSHA, 30-hour OSHA, Competent Person in Fall Protection, Electrician's License, etc.) that are specified in the scope as required by this solicitation are not to be submitted with a quote. The awarded Contractor will be required to provide all submittals and certifications within the time stated in the solicitation and resultant contract. Failure to do so may result in termination.

BASIS OF AWARD:

1. Potential vendors are notified that the .basis on which award will be made is price alone

2. All responsible sources may submit a quote which, if timely received, must be considered by the Agency.

Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Contractor shall provide all labor and materials to complete the permit application coordination for the aquatic herbicide treatment at East Brimfield Lake, Fiskdale, MA in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Product Service Code: F999 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

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Contractor shall provide all labor and materials to complete the Herbicide Treatment (Base - 43 acres) for the aquatic herbicide treatment at East Brimfield Lake, Fiskdale, MA in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Product Service Code: F999 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

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Contractor shall provide all labor and materials to complete the Herbicide Treatment (8 acres) for the aquatic herbicide treatment at East Brimfield Lake, Fiskdale, MA in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Product Service Code: F999 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

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Contractor shall provide all labor and materials to complete the Long Pond Visual Survey & Chemical Efficacy Report for the aquatic herbicide treatment at East Brimfield Lake, Fiskdale, MA in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

Product Service Code: F999 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

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Continuation of Description

CONTROL OF AQUATIC INVASIVE PLANT SPECIESU.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERSEAST BRIMFIELD LAKEFISKDALE, MASSACHUSETTSPERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

I. General

1. Scope - Furnish all materials, equipment, and labor necessary to apply a systematic aquatic herbicide to control Fanwort and Eurasian Milfoil in approximately 43 acres of Long Pond at the East Brimfield Lake project. Granular Fluridone shall be the herbicide used to treat Fanwort and Milfoil, split between two applications. Furnish all labor and equipment necessary to conduct a post treatment invasive plant species survey of Long Pond (approximately 108 acres) with a detailed final report that identifies the distribution and abundance of target vegetation species, evaluates the efficacy of the aquatic herbicide treatment, and provides future management recommendations for aquatic invasive species management. Contractor will be responsible for obtaining all required licenses, permits, and letters of certification.

There is an option for an additional 8-acre area to be treated with the same scope of services. This option may or may not be exercised.

All work shall be completed in accordance with the following Performance Work Statement.

- East Brimfield Dam is a flood risk management project located on the Quinebaug River in Fiskdale, Massachusetts. The project office 2. Location is located at 24 Riverview Avenue, Fiskdale, Massachusetts.

- Contact the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC), Project Manager, Keith Beecher at (978) 318-8405 or keith.w.beecher@usace.army.3. Site Visit mil to arrange a site visit.

- All work will be completed from contract award through October 30, 2025. The project area will be open to the Contractor Monday 4. Schedule through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and all work must be done during those hours unless additional hours are approved by the TPOC. No work shall be done on weekends or federal holidays. The schedule for herbicide application will be determined by and must be strictly adhered to the requirements set forth by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

- 5. Safety

a. General:

All work shall be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Safety and Occupational Health Requirements (EM 385- 1-1, most recent edition), and all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), federal, state, and local safety and health requirements. A copy of EM 385-1-1 can be accessed electronically at the following link:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/EM%20385-1-1%20_EFFECTIVE%2015March2024.pdf

Project staff reserve the right to cease work at any time should the safety of employees, Contractors, and/or the public become jeopardized.

b. Accident Prevention Plan (APP):

The Contractor shall prepare a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan. The APP must be written by a Competent Person (CP) and document the specific work processes, equipment, materials to be used, hazards and applicable control measures.

The mandatory ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet) must be submitted and accepted prior to beginning on site work:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6293_2023Aug31.pdf

A preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the Prime Contractor to discuss the APP contents with all effected onsite employees. The Prime Contractor is responsible for informing the subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract, the penalties for noncompliance, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out.

Daily safety meetings shall be held and documented. Records shall be available to the Technical Point of Contact upon request.

c. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA):

An AHA shall be submitted and accepted for each definable feature of work (DFOW) in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 2-6. A DFOW is defined as any task, which is separate and distinct from other tasks, has separate control requirements, or is identified as different trades or disciplines.

The AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions as appropriate.

For a non-mandatory formatted outline of an AHA, see ENG Form 6206 (Activity Hazard Analysis) https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6206_2023Aug24.pdf

d. Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) Requirements:

The Contractor shall employ a minimum of one person to function as a Level 3, SSHO. A Level 3 SSHO is a designated Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) with Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) responsibility that meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Chapter 2-3.b and 2-4.

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Level 3 SSHOs must have training, knowledge, and/or experience identifying hazards and implementing controls for the work being performed.

The SSHO shall be present at the project site and be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the prime contractor's SOH program.

Contractor shall designate all SSHOs on a mandatory ENG Form 6282 (Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter):

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6282_2023Aug28.pdf

e. First-Aid and CPR Personnel Requirements:

For shifts with multiple employees, provide at least two employees that are certified to administer First Aid and CPR. When employees work alone, W912WJ25QA008 https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/EM%20385-1-1%20_EFFECTIVE%2015March2024.pdf https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6293_2023Aug31.pdf https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6206_2023Aug24.pdf https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6282_2023Aug28.pdf they must be certified in First Aid and be provided an effective means of communication to call for assistance in the event of an emergency.

Minimum First Aid and CPR qualifications are outlined in EM 385-1-1, Table 2-1.

f. Additional Personnel Requirements:

Other Competent Person (CP) or Qualified Persons (QP) may be required per EM 385-1-1 and/or other sections of this Scope of Work, based on the definable features of work for this project.

g. Accident Reporting:

All accidents and near misses shall be investigated by the Contractor and reported to the Technical Point of Contact in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Table 2-1.

The mandatory ENG Form 3394 shall be completed and submitted to the Technical Point of Contact within seven (7) days of an incident: https://www.

publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerForms/Eng_Form_3394_2021Aug.pdf

h. Employee Exposure Data:

The Contractor shall electronically report total employee work hours (including subcontractors) to the Technical Point of Contact by close of business on the 10th calendar day of the following month.

- Prior to the start of any work, the TPOC will schedule and conduct a pre-work conference. The Contractor's Project 6. Pre-Work Conference Manager and Quality Control Personnel will attend this meeting. No work may be performed under this contract prior to this conference. The purpose of the conference is to enable the TPOC to outline the procedures that will be followed by the Government in its administration of the contract, and to discuss the performance that will be expected from the Contractor. This conference will allow the Contractor an opportunity to ask questions about the Government's administration and inspection of contract work or obtain other pertinent information that might be required. At the pre-work conference the Contractor shall provide the name of the project superintendent with a telephone number for project coordination.

The following is a general list of items for discussion during this pre-work conference:i. Authority of the TPOC and Quality Assurance Inspectorsii.

Contractor's Safety Program (including sub-contractors)iii. Accident Prevention Planiv. Weekly Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)v.

Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)vi. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirementsvii. Correspondence, Communication and Administrative Proceduresviii. Invoice and payment

- East Brimfield Lake is primarily a flood risk management project. Occasional retention of floodwaters may inundate portions of the dam 7. Flooding property or access roads in the areas covered by this contract. The TPOC will notify the Contractor if areas are closed because of floodwaters. When flooding ends and waters recede, the TPOC will notify the Contractor as areas reopen and services may resume.

- The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any additional necessary licenses, 8. Permits permits, and letters of certification. The Contractor shall comply with any applicable federal, state, county, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the performance of the work specified under this contract.

- The Contractor will comply with all established security policies at East Brimfield Lake. Due to periods of heightened security that may 9. Security affect the access to the areas covered under this contract, areas may be subject to periodic closures, which in turn may reduce or inhibit the Contractor's ability to access certain areas. During periods of heightened security, the Government reserves the right, at any time, to close any property or portion of property and reschedule and/or cancel any subsequent service in an area. When possible, the Contractor shall be given at least 24-hour notice of any such closure.

- Payment shall be made on a per task basis. After final inspection and acceptance by the Government of each task, the Contractor must 10. Payment submit an invoice to the TPOC. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, date of service, and description of work, quantities, process, and a total amount due per line item.

For jobs greater than 30 days the Contractor may request multiple payments. Payment shall be made for the actual services performed at the applicable contract unit price.

All invoices may be mailed to:U.S. Army Corps of Engineers24 Riverview AvenueFiskdale, MA 01518Or emailed to keith.w.beecher@usace.army.

mil

II. Technical Requirements:

1. General:

a. Existing Conditions:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers East Brimfield Lake project consists of the East Brimfield Dam, East Brimfield Lake, and Long Pond which total approximately 360 acres of water surface. Long Pond, which is the only area being treated, is approximately 108 acres. During high water events, flows held back by East Brimfield Dam inundate both Government and easement lands around the lake. Stored water is released downstream as soon as it is safe to do so. East Brimfield Lake and Long Pond as well as their associated boat ramps are heavily used recreation areas. Heavy infestation of fanwort and milfoil occurs in over 250 acres of the lake system, but the 2025 treatment focuses solely on Long Pond.

Emphasis for control will focus on the following two areas:

1) Base (43 acres): Perimeter of primary basin of Long Pond

2) Option 1 (8 acres): Perimeter of the south basin of Long Pond

Reservoir drawdowns have been attempted during the winters of 2019-20, 2020-21, and 2021-22. Drawdowns did not occur during the 2022-2023 or 2023-2024 winter seasons. Due to unpredictable inflows and water release limitations, maintaining ideal 4 feet drawdown conditions for extended

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An invasive plant survey conducted at East Brimfield Lake/Long Pond on 7/2/2021 observed three primary non-native species: fanwort (Cabomba caroliniana), Eurasian watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum), and variable watermilfoil (Myriophyllum heterophyllum). Fanwort was by far the most prevalent and was found throughout the lake except for the deeper portion of Long Pond. Forty (40) acres of East Brimfield Lake/Long Pond were treated with ProcellaCOR (florpyrauxifen-benzyl) on 9/14/21.

East Brimfield Lake/Long Pond was treated twice in August of 2022. Due to the prevalence of fanwort in particular, the decision was made to treat with Fluridone. Fluridone is particularly effective against fanwort and is also effective against other invasive species including Eurasian milfoil.

Various areas totaling 40 acres were treated. Successful control was noted throughout the treatment areas; however, it was noted that treatment earlier in the year would have been more effective with less biomass die-off. It was found through pre and post treatment surveys that invasive plants are present throughout over 250 acres of the lake.

In 2023, 69 acres of Long Pond and the water basin north of Champeaux Road were treated with liquid Sonar A.S. (Fluridone) split between two treatments. The first treatment took place in June using a concentration of 15 ppb. The first treatment was not successful, and the Contractor increased the concentration to 30 ppb and reapplied Sonar A.S. in mid-September. Again, this treatment was not successful.

No treatment occurred in 2024.

b. Abutters:

USACE owns all of the surrounding land around Long Pond in fee. No public drinking water wells abut Long Pond, however there are numerous private wells near the eastern shoreline of Long Pond.

c. Submittals:

Although the Government reviews submissions required by this performance work statement, it is emphasized that the Contractor's work must be completed using proper internal controls and review procedures. The Government reserves up to 21 days for review and acceptance on each submittal /resubmittal from the date of receipt. If revisions are necessary to the submittals, the Contractor shall make such revisions and shall resubmit to the Government in acceptable form within 14 days of the Government's response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing.

The documents identified below must be prepared in accordance with the applicable standards, submitted to the TPOC for review and accepted by the Government.

i. Pre-work submittals: Submitted within 21 days of contract award. Submittals must be accepted before the commencement of any field activities.

ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet) Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) ENG Form 6282 (Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter) First Aid and CPR Certificates Notification of Intent with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Pesticide Applicator's License - The Contractor will be required to submit verification that they are licensed as a Commonwealth of Massachusetts Authorized Applicator and is current and in good standing Manufacturer Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used

ii. Other Submittals Documentation that required state permit applications are submitted within thirty days of contract award

iii. Post-work submittals:

Long Pond Invasive Species Survey Report - Provide a detailed report with survey findings to include species name, acreage of infestation, and detailed maps with locations of species present.

Chemical Efficacy Report - A brief letter report discussing the efficacy of treatment measures and recommendations for future monitoring and control. This document may be sent electronically to the Technical Point of Contact.

Data Files - Geographic Information System shape file that shows the actual passes or spray zones of the treatment boats as recorded by a Global Positioning System (GPS) system. Data shall be submitted in .shp format for use in ArcGIS.

d. Clean-Up:

The Contractor shall practice good housekeeping to maintain a safe job site. The Contractor shall keep the work area, including any storage areas, free from the accumulation of waste materials. Upon completing work in an area, the Contractor shall remove any tools, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Government.

e. Government Resources:

The Contractor is responsible for providing all materials to complete the project. Unless specified in the contract, the Government will not provide any equipment, telephone services or other resources.

f. Omissions:

This contract may not cover all specified activities, steps, and procedures required to supply the contract product. In case of omission, the normal industry, state, or federal standards, practices, specifications, and/or guides shall prevail. In no instance shall an omission be reason to produce less than an acceptable product.

g. Quality Assurance:

The Contractor is responsible for the quality control of the contract work. The Government has the right to inspect and test all items called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and at all places during the term of the contract.

h. Other Contracts:

The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work not related to this contract. The Contractor shall fully cooperate with other contractors and Government employees. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act which will interfere with the performance of work by another Contractor, or by Government employees.

i. Receiving and Storing Materials:

The Contractor is responsible for protecting any stored material until it is placed in service. The Contractor is responsible for receiving and unloading of delivered goods. Government employees will not receive material or supplies for the Contractor and will not be responsible for damage to Contractor equipment or material.

2. Products:

Systemic aquatic herbicide requirements:

Granular Fluridone shall be the herbicide used to treat approximately 43 acres of fanwort and Eurasian milfoil in target areas included in the attached map.

Granular Fluridone shall be applied at a rate of 90 parts per billion (ppb) total, split between two separate applications, four weeks apart.

If the optional treatment of 8 acres is exercised, the same chemical, granular Fluridone, shall be used at the same application rate of 90 parts per billion (ppb) total, split between two separate applications, four weeks apart.

The Contractor shall apply an appropriate systemic aquatic herbicide to all treatment areas as shown on the attached map.

Herbicide application rates shall follow manufacturer's recommendations and accepted industry practice and be adequate to provide effective control within the target area.

3. Execution:

Access: Boat access to the work area in Long Pond is at the USACE owned Long Pond Boat Ramp north of Route 20 (see attached map).

Task 1 - Permit Application The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers East Brimfield Lake is not a candidate to file a Notification of Intent with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

However, the Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any state approval required concerning rare and protected species as identified by Mass Wildlife's Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program. Required state permit applications must be submitted within thirty days of contract award, as this will affect the timing of the herbicide treatment which needs to be completed at a certain growing stage in order to be effective.

Task 2 - Herbicide Treatment Prior to any treatments, the Contractor is responsible for creating and posting signs adjacent to treatment areas and making the required notifications.

3) The Contractor shall apply an appropriate systemic aquatic herbicide to all treatment areas as shown on the attached map. Herbicide application rates shall follow manufactures' recommendations and accepted industry practice and be adequate to provide effective control within the target area.

The base treatment area (43 acres) shall be the perimeter of primary basin of Long Pond. In addition, the Government may exercise an optional task for an additional (8 acres) that shall be the Perimeter of the south basin of Long Pond

A GPS system with at least 3-to-5-meter accuracy shall be used during the treatment to insure even application of the herbicide. Contractor shall use appropriately sized boats to access the full range of treatment areas.

Treatments are proposed to be conducted in . Treatment dates will be determined based on the specifications of the approved permits June and July obtained by the Contractor as well as weather conditions and water levels.

USACE will be responsible for closing Long Pond on the treatment days.

Task 3 - Long Pond Follow-Up Visual Survey and Chemical Efficacy Report:

The Contractor shall return to the treatment areas and conduct a visual survey to assess the success and efficacy of the chemical herbicide treatments 60 days after the initial application. Contractor should provide a Chemical Efficacy Report, which is a brief letter report discussing the efficacy of treatment measures and recommendations for future monitoring and control. This document may be sent electronically to the Technical Point of Contact.

Requirements Control of Aquatic Invasion Plant Species, East Brimfield Lake, Fiskdale, Massachusetts

Continuation of Deliveries or Performance

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KO CONTRACTING DIVISION, 696 VIRGINIA ROAD

CONCORD, MA 01742-2751

UNITED STATES

Keith Beecher, DELIVER_TO_EMP_ID_NO Email: keith.w.beecher@usace.army.mil

1 Job Place of Performance DoDAAC: W912WJ CountryCode: USA

W2SD ENDIST NEW ENGLAND

KO CONTRACTING DIVISION, 696 VIRGINIA ROAD

CONCORD, MA 01742-2751

UNITED STATES

Keith Beecher, DELIVER_TO_EMP_ID_NO Email: keith.w.beecher@usace.army.mil

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W2SD ENDIST NEW ENGLAND

KO CONTRACTING DIVISION, 696 VIRGINIA ROAD

CONCORD, MA 01742-2751

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Keith Beecher, DELIVER_TO_EMP_ID_NO Email: keith.w.beecher@usace.army.mil

1 Job Place of Performance DoDAAC: W912WJ CountryCode: USA

W2SD ENDIST NEW ENGLAND

KO CONTRACTING DIVISION, 696 VIRGINIA ROAD

CONCORD, MA 01742-2751

UNITED STATES

Keith Beecher, DELIVER_TO_EMP_ID_NO Email: keith.w.beecher@usace.army.mil

Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

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52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. Oct 2018 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. Aug 2020 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. Nov 2020 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. Mar 2023 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Nov 2023

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

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252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Sep 2011 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. Dec 2022 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting. May 2024

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services.

Jan 2023

252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements. Nov 2023 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. Dec 2006 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services. Nov 2023 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support. Jan 2023

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation. (Jan 2025)

As prescribed in , insert the following clause:19.309(c)(1)

Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jan 2025)

(a) . As used in this clause-Definitions

Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including . However, the term does not include contracts that exceed options five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.Option

Small business concern-

(1) Means a concern, including its , that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small affiliates business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (d) of this clause.

(2) , as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or Affiliates a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

(b) If the Contractor represented that it was any of the identified in 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of this contract, the small business concerns Contractor rerepresent its size and socioeconomic status according to paragraph (f) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (h) of this clause, shall upon occurrence of any of the following:

(1) Within 30 days after execution of a or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement novation was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.agreement

(2) Within 30 days after a merger or that does not require a novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this acquisition clause, if the merger or occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.acquisition

(3) For -long-term contracts

(i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and

(ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any thereafter.option

(c) If the Contractor represented its status as any of the identified at 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of this contract, the small business concerns Contractor rerepresent its size and socioeconomic status according to paragraph (f) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (h) of this clause, shall for the NAICS code assigned to an order (except that paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this clause do not apply to an order issued under a Federal Supply Schedule contract at subpart 8.4)-

(1) Set aside exclusively for a identified at 19.000(a)(3) that is issued under an unrestricted , unless small business concern multiple-award contract the order is issued under the reserved portion of an unrestricted ( e.g., an order set aside for a woman-owned small business multiple-award contract under a that is not set-aside, unless the order is issued under the reserved portion of the );multiple-award contract multiple-award contract

(2) Issued under a set aside for small businesses that is further set aside for a specific socioeconomic category that differs multiple-award contract from the underlying ( e.g., an order set aside for a under a that is multiple-award contract HUBZone small business concern multiple-award contract set aside for small businesses);

(3) Issued under the part of the that is set aside for small businesses that is further set aside for a specific socioeconomic multiple-award contract category that differs from the underlying set-aside part of the ( e.g., an order set aside for a WOSB concern under the part of multiple-award contract the that is partially set aside for small businesses); andmultiple-award contract

(4) When the explicitly requires it for an order issued under a , including for an order issued under a Contracting Officer multiple-award contract Federal Supply Schedule contract (see 8.405-5(b) and 19.301-2(b)(2)).

(d) The Contractor rerepresent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to shall the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s) assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code(s) can be found at https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards.

(e) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing an end item that it does not manufacture, process, or produce itself, for a contract other than a or service contract, is 500 employees, or 150 employees for value-added resellers under NAICS code construction information technology 541519, if the -acquisition

(1) Was set aside for small business and has a value above the ;simplified acquisition threshold

(2) Used the price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the Contractor waived the price evaluation preference; orHUBZone

(3) Was an 8(a), , service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside HUBZone or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(f) Except as provided in paragraph (h) of this clause, the Contractor make the representation(s) required by of this clause shall paragraphs (b) and (c) by validating or updating all its representations in the Representations and Certifications section of the ) and its System for Award Management (SAM other data in SAM, as necessary, to ensure that they reflect the Contractor's current status. The Contractor notify the shall contracting officer in writing within the timeframes specified in paragraph (b) of this clause, or with its for an order (see paragraph (c) of this clause), that the data offer have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(g) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a prior to award of this contract, the Contractor , but is not required small business concern may to, take the actions required by paragraphs (f) or (h) of this clause.

(h) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in SAM, or does not have a representation in SAM for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following rerepresentation and submit it to the , along with the contracting office contract number and the date on which the rerepresentation was completed:

(1) The Contractor represents that , is not a under NAICS Code assigned to contract number.small business concern 541990 W912WJ25PXXXX

(2) [ .] The Contractor represents that Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a in paragraph (h)(1) of this clausesmall business concern it is, is not, a as defined in .small disadvantaged business concern 13 CFR 124.1001

(3) [ ] The Contractor represents that Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause.small business concern it is, is not a women-owned .small business concern

(4) Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The Contractor represents that it is, is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: .]____

(5) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The Contractor represents that it is, is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: .]____

(6) [ ] The Contractor represents that Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause.small business concern it is, is not a veteran-owned .small business concern

(7) [ ] The Contractor Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a veteran-owned in paragraph (h)(6) of this clause.small business concern represents that it is, is not a service-disabled veteran-owned .small business concern

(8) . The Contractor represents that it is, Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program is not an SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402. [The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: .]____

(9) [ ] The Contractor represents Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause.small business concern that-

(i) It is, is not a listed, on the date of this representation, on the List of Qualified HUBZone small business concern HUBZone Small Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration, and no material changes in ownership and control, principal office, or employee HUBZone percentage have occurred since it was certified in accordance with 13 CFR part 126; and

(ii) It is, is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 126, and the representation in paragraph (h)(8)(i) of this HUBZone clause is accurate for each participating in the joint venture. [The Contractor shall enter the names of HUBZone small business concern HUBZone each of the HUBZone small business concerns participating in the HUBZone joint venture: .] Each ____ HUBZone small business concern participating in the joint venture submit a separate signed copy of the representation.HUBZone shall HUBZone

[ Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer's name and title.] ____

(End of clause)

Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders — Commercial Products and Commercial Services

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

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

(DEVIATION 2025-O0003 and 2025-O0004)

(Jan 2025) Deviation 2025-O0004 (Mar 2025)

Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAR 2025) (DEVIATION 2025-O0003 and 2025-O0004)

(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 (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, (Jan 2017) 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 (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).2023)

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Section 889(Nov 2021) (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 (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).(Mar 2023)

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

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).(Oct 2004)

(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

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

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

52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (3) (Jun 2010) (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

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

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

[Reserved].(6)

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

52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).(8) (Oct 2016)

52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).[ ](9)X (Jun 2023)

52.204-28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-(10) Agency Contracts. (Pub. L. 115-390, title II).(Dec 2023)

(11)

(i) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition. (Pub. L. 115-390, title II).(Dec 2023)

Alternate I of 52.204-30.(ii) (Dec 2023)

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

52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (41 U.S.C. 2313).(13) (Oct 2018)

[Reserved].(14)

52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award ( ) (15 U.S.C. 657a).(15) Oct 2022

52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns ( ) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, (16) Oct 2022 it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[Reserved](17)

(18)

(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (15 U.S.C. 644).(Nov 2020)

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

(19)

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

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

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

(21)

(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).( )Jan 2025

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

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

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

Alternate IV of 52.219-9.(v) ( )Jan 2025

(22)

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

Alternate I of 52.219-13.(ii) (Mar 2020)

52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting ( ) (15 U.S.C. 657s).(23) Oct 2022

52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).(24) (Sep 2021)

52.219-27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible (25) Under the SDVOSB Program ( ) (15 U.S.C. 657f).Feb 2024

(26)

(i) 52.219-28, Small Business Program Rerepresentation (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).Postaward ( )Jan 2025

Alternate I of 52.219-28.(ii) (Mar 2020)

52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns ( ) (27) Oct 2022 (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned (28) Small Business Program ( ) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).Oct 2022

52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).(29) (Mar 2020)

52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).(30) (Sep 2021)

52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O.11755).[ ](31)X (Jun 2003)

(32) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (E.O. 13126).(Jan 2025)

[Reserved](33)

[Reserved](34)

(35)

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

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

(36)

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

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

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

52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (E.O. 13496).(38) (Dec 2010)

(39)

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

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

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

(41)

(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.)

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

52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (42 U.S.C. 7671, ).(42) (May 2024) et seq.

52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (42 U.S.C. 7671, ).(43) (May 2024) et seq.

52.223-20, Aerosols (42 U.S.C. 7671, ).(44) (May 2024) et seq.

52.223-21, Foams (42 U.S.C. 7671, ).(45) (May 2024) et seq.

52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAR 2025) (DEVIATION 2025-O0004)) (7 U.S.C. 8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, [ ](46)X and 42 U.S.C. 7671l).

(47)

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

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

(48)

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

Alternate I of 52.225-1.(ii) (Oct 2022)

(49)

(i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, (NOV 2023) 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.

Alternate I [Reserved].(ii)

Alternate II of 52.225-3.(iii) (Jan 2025)

Alternate III of 52.225-3.(iv) (Feb 2024)

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

52.225-5, Trade Agreements (19 U.S.C. 2501, ., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).(50) (NOV 2023) et seq

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

52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National (52) Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).(53)

52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (42 U.S.C. 5150).(54) (Nov 2007)

52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (E.O. 13513).[ ](55)X (May 2024)

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

52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial…