W91QV124Q0006A0006_Caisson Supplements_20240507.pdf

W91QV124Q0006

CAISSON SUPPLEMENTS

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION AMENDMENT 0006

FORT BELVOIR, VIRGINIA

Summary of Changes Amendment 0006

The Purpose of this Amendment to update the following information in the solicitation:

Added new Contracting Specialists and Contracting Officers for continuity.

Updated questions and quotations due date

Updated language to ordering period instead of base + options.

Updated minimum order amount in FAR 52.216-19.

Adjusted POP throughout Solicitation & SOW to align with ordering period from 01 JUNE 2024 – 31 MAY 2029.

Streamlined CLIN formatting (SPECIFICATIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED; see Pricing Matrix) Removed UCF formatting throughout Solicitation.

Revised language in SOW 1.3 to align with ordering pattern established in Pricing Matrix.

Updated SOW 2.1.3 Definition of Contracting Officer Representative.

Updated SOW 2.1.4 to reference “Statement of Work” instead of “Performance Work Statement” Deleted SOW section 5.2.

Updated FAR 52.216-18 with updated POP.

Deleted FAR 52.216-21, 52.217-7, 52,217-9 & 52.217-9.

Updated FAR 52.212-1 dates.

Added FAR 52.249-2.

Included Pricing Matrix as Attachment to Solicitation.

All changes to the solicitation are highlighted below in yellow.

Document Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Solicitation Number: W91QV1-24-Q-0006

Product or Service Code: 8710 – Forage and Feed

NAICS Code: 31119- Other animal food manufacturing

Small Business Size Standard: 650 employees

Set-Aside: 100% Small Business

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: quotations are being requested and a separate solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation is a request for quotation (RFQ) utilizing FAR Subpart 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04. The MICC -FB intends to solicit, negotiate, and single award a Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract for Caisson Supplements for Joint Base Myer Henderson-Hall, VA.

Contracting Office Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) 9410 Jackson Loop, Building 1425 Fort Belvoir, VA 22060

Contract Specialist: MAJ Vickie Brown, vickie.l.brown44.mil@army.mil Contracting Officer: SSG Ashley Green, ashley.s.green10.mil@army.mil Contracting Officer: Mr. David Gecewicz, david.l.gecewicz2.civ@army.mil

Question and Quotation Deadlines

Questions concerning this solicitation amendment will be accepted prior to 13 May 2024 at 12pm EST.

The contracting office does not commit to providing responses to questions submitted after this date and time. All questions shall be in writing and e-mailed to vickie.l.brown44.mil@army.mil and ashley.s.green10.mil@army.mil.

If required, a solicitation amendment will be posted prior to solicitation closing date/time.

If already submitted quote remains unchanged by further solicitation amendment, simply acknowledge the amendment via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist.

Quotations are due prior to 17 May 2024 at 1200pm EST.

MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM AMOUNTS

MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM AMOUNTS, INDEFINITE DELIVERY, INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ)

Minimum and Maximum Amounts, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ). The total amount of all orders placed against this contract, awarded from this solicitation, shall not exceed the dollar sum of the awardee’s total evaluated price plus a 10% reserve amount for emerging requirements over one five (5) year ordering period. The guaranteed minimum amount is $1,000.00. The minimum guarantee shall be satisfied by issuance of a task order at the time of contract award. The contract maximum represents the total requirement for the life the contract (including options, if exercised)

ORDERING PERIOD– 01 JUNE 2024 - 31 MAY 2029

AMOUNT

CAISSON FEED & SUPPLEMENTS

FFP

The Contractor shall deliver the following specifications, types, and quantities of feed and supplements outlined in the Statement of Work Section 1.4 and Attachment 2: Vendor Pricing Matrix over the ordering period of performance.

The feed and supplements shall be delivered within 14 days.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: 8710

NET AMT

Statement of Work (SOW)

Caisson Platoon – FEED (supplements + grain)

General Information

1. GENERAL: This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the requirements for The Old Guard requirement to support horses within the U.S Army Caisson Platoon located at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall (JBMHH). The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers supplying the feed and supplement service herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

0001 1 Job

Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Supplies/Services: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to deliver Feed (supplements and grain) as required by the Caisson Platoon at JBMHH. The Contractor shall provide services that are to the standards set forth in this contract.

1.1.1 The Contractor shall deliver within 14 days from when each order is placed.

1.1.2 The Contractor shall provide a copy of each invoice and shipping document to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) within 48 hours of delivery.

1.1.3. The Contractor shall secure base access for any driver making delivery through the Visitor Gates at JBMHH and Fort Belvoir, prior to the date of delivery.

1.2 Background: The U.S. Army Caisson Platoon conducts memorial affairs operations in support of all Joint Services in Arlington National Cemetery to honor our Nation’s fallen service members and their families. On order, the Caisson Platoon provides assets in support of State Funeral missions and key strategic engagement ceremonies in and beyond the National Capitol Region. Feed (supplements and grain) service is required to maintain the health and safety of the horses in the Caisson herd. The U.S. Army Caisson Platoon’s horses vary in age and size and the herd size ranges from 50-70 horses.

1.3 Objectives: To provide Feed (supplements and grain) for the horses in Caisson Platoon as required to ensure the health and safety of the herd.

1.4 Scope: Supplements will be delivered to JBMHH requirements within 14 days from the day starting after notification of receipt of order.

Table 1, below, specifies the Minimum Essential Characteristics (MECs) of each supplement. Substitutions are authorized, but total amounts and the MECs for each supplement shall be met.

Item 1: Feed (protein dense) – 72,000 Pounds/year (6,000 per delivery) Item 2: Feed (calorie dense) – 204x50 lbs. bags/year (17 bags per delivery) Item 3: Senior feed – 108x50 lbs. bag /year (9 bags per delivery) Item 4: Senior feed (mobility health) – 300x50 lbs. bags/year (25 Bags per delivery) Item 5: White salt blocks – 48x50 lbs. blocks/year (4 blocks per delivery) Item 6: Supplemental Vitamin E powder – 36x10 lbs. container/year (3 containers per delivery) Item 7: Supplemental Vitamin E liquid – 360x8 oz bottle/year (30 bottles per delivery) Item 8: Supplemental Cosequin + MSM – 240x1400g container/year (20 containers per delivery) Item 9: Supplemental digestive care formula – 48x135 lbs. container/year (4 bags per delivery) Item 10: Supplemental electrolytes – 60x30 lbs. container/year (5 bags per delivery)

1.4.1 Specifications:

Item 1 : Feed (protein dense): containing the following minimums and maximums of a guaranteed analysis: Crude protein: 14.00% (min), Lysine: 0.90% (min), Crude fat: 6.00% (min), Crude fiber: 12.50% (max), Acid Detergent Fiber: 15.50% (max), Neutral Detergent Fiber:

34.00% (max), Calcium: 0.90%(min) – 1.40% (max), Phosphorus: 0.60% (min), Copper: 80.00 ppm (min), Selenium: 0.60 ppm (min), Zinc:

280,00 ppm (min), Vitamin A: 3,000 IU/lbs. (min), & Vitamin E: 125 IU/lbs. (min)

Item 2: Feed (calorie dense): 50 lbs. bag containing the following minimums and maximums of a guaranteed analysis: Crude protein: 11.70% (min), Lysine: 0.70% (min), Methionine: 0.50% (min), Threonine: 0.40%(min), Crude fat: 12.40% (min), Crude fiber: 18.50% (min), Acid Detergent Fiber: 21.00% (max), Neutral Detergent Fiber: 37.00% (max), Starch: 10.00% (max), Sugars: 7.50% (max), Calcium: 0.85%(min) – 1.35% (max), Phosphorus: 0.50% (min), Sodium: 0.70% (max), Magnesium: 0.35% (min), Potassium: 1.20% (min), Copper: 65.00 ppm (min), Selenium: 0.60 ppm (min) – 0.72 ppm (max), Zinc: 240.00 ppm (min), Vitamin A: 3,000 IU/lbs. (min), Vitamin D3: 700 IU/lbs. (min), Vitamin E: 150 IU/lbs. (min), Omega-3 Fatty Acid: 0.75% (min), & Omega-6 Fatty Acid: 3.50% (min)

Item 3: Senior feed: 50 lbs. bag containing the following minimums and maximums of a guaranteed analysis: Crude protein: 14.00% (min), Lysine: 0.70% (min), Methionine: 0.18% (min), Threonine: 0.40%(min), Crude fat: 5.50% (min), Crude fiber: 18.00% (max), Acid Detergent Fiber: 23.00% (max), Neutral Detergent Fiber: 39.00% (max), Dietary starch: 12.00% (max), Sugars: 10.00% (max), Calcium: 3.00%(min) – 4.00% (max), Phosphorus: 1.45% (min), Sodium: 0.60% (max), Magnesium: 0.90% (min), Potassium: 1.50% (min), Copper: 185.00 ppm (min), Selenium: 2.00 ppm (min) – 2.40 ppm (max), Zinc: 500.00 ppm (min), Vitamin A: 18,000 IU/lbs. (min), Vitamin D3: 2,500 IU/lbs.

(min), &Vitamin E: 600 IU/lbs. (min)

Item 4: Senior feed (mobility health): 50 lbs. bag containing the following minimums and maximums of a guaranteed analysis: Crude protein:

14.00% (min), Lysine: 0.70% (min), Methionine: 0.18% (min), Threonine: 0.40%(min), Crude fat: 5.50% (min), Crude fiber: 18.00% (max), Acid Detergent Fiber: 23.00% (max), Neutral Detergent Fiber: 39.00% (max), Dietary starch: 12.00% (max), Sugars: 7.00% (max), Calcium:

0.50% (min) – 1.00% (max), Phosphorus: 0.40% (min), Magnesium: 0.33% (min), Potassium: 1.20% (min), Sodium: 0.55% (max), Chloride:

0.40% (min), Sulfur: 0.45% (max), Cobalt: 0.60 ppm (min), Copper: 55.00 ppm (min), Iodine: 3.30 ppm (min), Iron: 220.00 ppm (min), Manganese: 220.00 ppm (min), Selenium: 0.30 ppm (min), Zinc: 220.00 ppm (min), Vitamin A: 3,500 IU/lbs. (min), Vitamin D: 700 IU/lbs.

(min), Vitamin E: 140 IU/lbs. (min), Thiamin: 11.34 mg/lbs. (min), & Ribolflavin: 9.07 mg/lbs. (min)

Item 5: White salt blocks 50 lbs. block for any stage of life, Block is weather-resistant for free-choice feeding, & Block measures 10.5”H x 8.5”W x 8.5”L

Item 6: Supplemental Vitamin E powder – 10 lbs. container: dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate (synthetic): 1.00 IU/mg, d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate (natural): 1.36 IU/mg, dl-alpha-tocopherol (synthetic): 1.10 IU/mg, d-alpha-tocopherol (natural): 1.49 IU/mg, dl-alpha-tocopheryl acid succinate (synthetic): 0.89 IU/mg, & dl-alpha-tocopheryl acid succinate (natural): 1.21 IU/mg

Item 7: Supplemental Vitamin E liquid – 8 oz bottle: dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate (synthetic): 1.00 IU/mg, d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate (natural):

1.36 IU/mg, dl-alpha-tocopherol (synthetic): 1.10 IU/mg, d-alpha-tocopherol (natural): 1.49 IU/mg, dl-alpha-tocopheryl acid succinate (synthetic): 0.89 IU/mg, & dl-alpha-tocopheryl acid succinate (natural): 1.21 IU/mg

Item 8: Supplemental Cosequin + MSM – 1,400g container containing the following per 16.5g: Glucosamine Hydrochloride: 7,200mg, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM): 5,000mg, Sodium chondtoitin sulfate: 1,200mg, & Manganese (manganese ascorbate): 32mg

Item 9: Supplemental digestive care formula – 135 lbs. container containing the following per 147g: Calories: 670 Cal, Carbohydrate: 45g (min, Crude protein: 21g (min), Crude fat: 41g (min), Linolenic acid (omega-3): 12g, Linolenic acid (omega-6): 6g, Crude Fiber: 13g (max), Ash: 14g (min), Dried aspergills oryzae fermentation product: 5,000mg (min), Saccharomyces c.boulardii1079 and saccharomyces cerevisiae 1007: 20-80 billion CFU, Mannan oligosaccharides: 2,00mg (min), L-Glutamine: 2,000mg (min), Arginine: 1,420mg (min), Glycine:

1,020mg (min), Methionine: 340mg (min), Isoleucine: 760mg (min), Leucine: 1,105mg (min), Valine: 1,035mg (min), Lysine: 1,410mg (min), Tyrosine: 440mg (min), Cystine: 290mg (min), Glutamic acid (glutamine): 3,785mg (min), Phenylalanine: 820mg (min), Threonine:

775mg (min), Aspartic acid: 1,685mg (min), Alanine: 875mg (min), Histidine: 425mg (min), Proline: 735mg (min), Calcium: 382mg (min) – 448mg (max), Phosphorus: 792mg (min), Sodium: 80mg (min) - 180mg (max), Magnesium: 435mg (min), Potassium: 1,254mg (min), Chloride: 514mg (min), Sulfur: 554mg (min), Copper: 14mg (min), Iron: 300mg (min), Manganese: 136mg (min), Silicon: 1,715mg (min), Zinc 120mg (min), Cobalt: 0.6mg (min), Chromium: 0.3mg (min), Selenium: 0.8 mg(min), Iodine: 0.5mg (min), Vitamin A: 5,000 IU, Vitamin D: 1,500 IU, Vitamin E: 620 IU, Folic acid: 7.5mg (min), Thiamin: 6mg (min), Niacin: 25mg (min), Choline: 100mg (min), Pyridoxine B6: 20mg (min), Pantothenic acid: 48mg (min), Biotin: 2.5mg (min) Cyanocobalamin B12: 0.03mg (min)

Item 10: Supplemental electrolytes – 30 lbs. container containing the following ingredients and minimums and maximums of a guaranteed analysis:

Ingredients: Salt (sodium chloride), Potassium chloride, Magnesium sulfate, Cal-cium lactate pentahydrate, Potassium sulfate, Artificial apple flavor, Artificial flavor, & Artificial coloring Guaranteed analysis: Calcium: 0.25% (min) – 0.75% (max), Salt: 68.00% (min) – 73.00% (max), Potassium: 11.00% (min), Magnesium 0.40% (min), & Sulfur: 1.005 (min)

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one five (5) year ordering period as follows:

ORDERING PERIOD: 1 JUNE 2024—31 MAY 2029.

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Quality Control: In the event that consumables are found to be defective, back ordered or recalled, replacements shall be shipped within 14 days from when contractor is notified. Any supplements that have expired, are defective, or do not meet the minimum specifications will not be received and return delivery is at the cost of the contractor.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate/inspect the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The Contractor will not be expected to deliver on US, National, and Religious Holidays (listed below). Exceptions will be limited to State funerals or unforeseen circumstances.

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

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 5:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: Services performed under this contract will be at JBMHH (Ft. Myer, VA).

1.6.6 Security Requirements: Contractor personnel or any representative of the contractor entering Fort Myer shall abide by all security regulations and shall be subject to security checks. Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with all applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation and/or facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshall Office, Director of Emergencies Services, or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.6.7 Access and general protection/security policy and procedures. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within Army controlled installation, facility, or area. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise

1.6.8. Post Award Conference: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.9 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; and provide site entry of Contractor personnel to delivery locations. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.10 Key Personnel: The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the government:

1.6.10.1 Contracting Officer Representative (COR) 1LT Hannah Godfrey

1.6.10.2 Alternate Contracting Officer Representative (COR) 1LT Gray Sasser

The Contractor shall provide a Contract Manager who shall be responsible for the delivery of the Feed (Supplements and Grain). The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer.

The Contract Manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to deliveries of quality on this contract. The Contract Manager or alternate shall be available between 5:00 a.m. to 6:00p.m., Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.6.11. Identification of Contractor Employees: All Contract personnel attending meetings and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials.

1.6.12. Contractor Travel: Transportation/Delivery to JBMHH shall be included in the firm fixed price of the Supplement services. There is no anticipated travel beyond JBMHH.

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). Means an individual designated in accordance with subsection 201.602-2 of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions. If the Contracting Officer designates a COR, the Contractor will receive a copy of the written designation. It will specify the extent of the COR's authority to act on behalf of the contracting officer. The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or changes that will affect price, quality, quantity, delivery, or any other term or condition of the contract.

2.1.4. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Statement of Work.

2.1.5. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.7. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.10. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.12. WORKDAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.12. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AR Army Regulation COR Contracting Officer Representative DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DOD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FDA Food and Drug Administration FFP Firm Fixed Price HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 KO Contracting Officer OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary QA Quality Assurance

QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control SOW Statement of Work

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

3.1. Services: Not Applicable

3.2 Facilities: The Government will provide the storage areas for the supplemental feed at JBMHH. Contractor must bring the materiel handling equipment to fully deliver all supplement to the storage areas.

3.3 Utilities: Not Applicable.

3.4 Equipment: Not Applicable

3.5 Materials: Not Applicable

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, and service required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this SOW.

4.2. Materials: In the event that consumables are found to be defective, back order or recalls, the contractor agrees to shipping replacement items within 14 days at no additional cost to the government. Any replacement item shall be subject to approval by the COR prior to shipment.

4.3. Equipment: Transportation and MHE required to deliver the supplements at JBMHH.

5. SPECIFIC TASKS

5.1 Feed (protein dense) identified in 1. 4. 1 Specification section a. needs to be moved from transport vehicle to a grain silo. Opening to grain silo is approximately 20 feet high and can hold 8,000 pounds of feed. We will request 6,000 pounds on each order. All other feed and supplements will need to be moved from the transport vehicle to containers at ground level in the barns.

5.2 Invoicing: Contractor will ensure all invoices are posted to Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) not later than thirty (30) days after shipment of supplies. Monthly invoices will incorporate reagent use from the first day of the month to the last day of said month.

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6.1. The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures.

7. DELIVERY LOCATION

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government

CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020 52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal JUN 2020

Transactions

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber MAY 2011 Content Paper

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror AUG 2020 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters OCT 2018 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and NOV 2023

Commercial Services

52.215-6 Place of Performance OCT 1997 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification MAY 2012 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification And Material Safety Data FEB 2021 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain JUN 2020 Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

52.227-1 Authorization and Consent JUN 2020 52.228-5 Insurance - Work On A Government Installation JAN 1997 52.229-3 Federal, State And Local Taxes FEB 2013 52.232-1 Payments APR 1984 52.232-23 Assignment Of Claims MAY 2014 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And APR 1984 Vegetation 52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995 52.246-2 Inspection Of Supplies--Fixed Price AUG 1996 52.246-23 Limitation Of Liability FEB 1997 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-

Price)

APR 2012

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or

Services-- Representation

DEC 2019

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

MAY 2021

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense JAN 2023

Telecommunications Equipment or Services 252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled MAY 2019 By The Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism 252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic SEP 2014 or Hazardous Materials 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium JAN 2023 252.225-7012 Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities APR 2022 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.226-7001 Utilization of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned JAN 2023 Concerns Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DEC 2022 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial NOV 2023 Services 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea JAN 2023

CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

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

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

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

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

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

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

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

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

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

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM)

(https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services."

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [ ] will, [ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

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

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

(e) Disclosures.

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

(i) For covered equipment--

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

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

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

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered

(include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

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

(i) For covered equipment--

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

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as

OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

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

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered

(include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

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

(End of provision)

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (OCT

2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM)

(https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

(c) Representations.

(1) The Offeror represents that it [ ] does, [ ] does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS--

REPRESENTATION (NOV 2015)

(a) Definitions. Inverted domestic corporation and subsidiary have the meaning given in the clause of this contract entitled Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (52.209-10).

(b) Government agencies are not permitted to use appropriated (or otherwise made available) funds for contracts with either an inverted domestic corporation, or a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation, unless the exception at 9.108-2(b) applies or the requirement is waived in accordance with the procedures at 9.108-4.

(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [ ] is, [ ] is not an inverted domestic corporation; and

(2) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation.

52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (AUG 2020)

(a)(1) The Offeror certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that-

(i) The Offeror and/or any of its Principals-

(A) Are ( ) are not ( ) presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible for the award of contracts by any Federal agency;

(B) Have ( ) have not ( ), within a three-year period preceding this offer, been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for: commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) contract or subcontract; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes relating to the submission of offers; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, tax evasion, violating Federal criminal tax laws, or receiving stolen property (if offeror checks “have”, the offeror shall also see 52.209-7, if included in this solicitation); and

(C) Are ( ) are not ( ) presently indicted for, or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with, commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (a)(1)(i)(B) of this provision;

and

(D) Have , have not , within a three-year period preceding this offer, been notified of any delinquent Federal taxes in an amount that exceeds the threshold at 9.104-5(a)(2) for which the liability remains unsatisfied.

(1) Federal taxes are considered delinquent if both of the following criteria apply:

(i) The tax liability is finally determined. The liability is finally determined if it has been assessed. A liability is not finally determined if there is a pending administrative or judicial challenge. In the case of a judicial challenge to the liability, the liability is not finally determined until all judicial appeal rights have been exhausted.

(ii) The taxpayer is delinquent in making payment. A taxpayer is delinquent if the taxpayer has failed to pay the tax liability when full payment was due and required. A taxpayer is not delinquent in cases where enforced collection action is precluded.

(2) Examples. (i) The taxpayer has received a statutory notice of deficiency, under I.R.C. Sec. 6212, which entitles the taxpayer to seek Tax Court review of a proposed tax deficiency. This is not a delinquent tax because it is not a final tax liability. Should the taxpayer seek Tax Court review, this will not be a final tax liability until the taxpayer has exercised all judicial appeal rights.

(ii) The IRS has filed a notice of Federal tax lien with respect to an assessed tax liability, and the taxpayer has been issued a notice under I.R.C. Sec. 6320 entitling the taxpayer to request a hearing with the IRS Office of Appeals contesting the lien filing, and to further appeal to the Tax Court if the IRS determines to sustain the lien filing. In the course of the hearing, the taxpayer is entitled to contest the underlying tax liability because the taxpayer has had no prior opportunity to contest the liability. This is not a delinquent tax because it is not a final tax liability. Should the taxpayer seek tax court review, this will not be a final tax liability until the taxpayer has exercised all judicial appeal rights.

(iii) The taxpayer has entered into an installment agreement pursuant to I.R.C. Sec. 6159. The taxpayer is making timely payments and is in full compliance with the agreement terms. The taxpayer is not delinquent because the taxpayer is not currently required to make full payment.

(iv) The taxpayer has filed for bankruptcy protection. The taxpayer is not delinquent because enforced collection action is stayed under 11 U.S.C. 362 (the Bankruptcy Code).

(ii) The Offeror has ( ) has not ( ), within a three-year period preceding this offer, had one or more contracts terminated for default by any Federal agency.

(2) Principal, for the purposes of this certification, means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager;

head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

(b) The Offeror shall provide immediate written notice to the Contracting Officer if, at any time prior to contract award, the Offeror learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

(c) A certification that any of the items in paragraph (a) of this provision exists will not necessarily result in withholding of an award under this solicitation. However, the certification will be considered in connection with a determination of the Offeror's responsibility. Failure of the Offeror to furnish a certification or provide such additional information as requested by the Contracting Officer may render the Offeror nonresponsible.

(d) Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render, in good faith, the certification required by paragraph (a) of this provision. The knowledge and information of an Offeror is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.

(e) The certification in paragraph (a) of this provision is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when making award. If it is later determined that the Offeror knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract resulting from this solicitation for default.

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (NOV 2015)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

Inverted domestic corporation means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

Subsidiary means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned--

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

(b) If the contractor reorganizes as an inverted domestic corporation or becomes a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation at any time during the period of performance of this contract, the Government may be prohibited from paying for Contractor activities performed after the date when it becomes an inverted domestic corporation or subsidiary. The Government may seek any available remedies in the event the Contractor fails to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract as a result of Government action under this clause.

(c) Exceptions to this prohibition are located at 9.108-2.

(d) In the event the Contractor becomes either an inverted domestic corporation, or a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation during contract performance, the Contractor shall give written notice to the Contracting Officer within five business days from the date of the inversion event.

(End of clause)

52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A

FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016)

(a) As required by sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts, the Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that--

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that--

(1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and

(2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

(SEP 2023)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code(s) and small business size standard(s) for this acquisition appear elsewhere in the solicitation. However, the small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition--

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

(2) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

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

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-3

(see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and…