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(i) This Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Items Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Subpart 12.6 Of The Federal Acquisition Regulation, As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Proposals Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. (ii) This Solicitation Is Issued As An Request For Quotation (rfq). (iii) The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-05. (iv) This Procurement Is Set Aside For Total Small Business. The Naics Code Is 561990 And The Small Business Size Standard Is $16.5 Million. (v) Schedule Of Items/price Schedule See Attachment 05 Schedule Of Items (vi) Description Of Requirement (including A List Of Any Attachments) the Contractor Shall Furnish All Labor, Equipment, Supplies, Incidentals, Insurance, And Transportation Necessary To Perform Trail Grooming Of Snowmobile Trails On The Calaveras Ranger District Of The Stanislaus National Forest. The Trails Are To Be Groomed To Maintain A Smooth Surface Where An Average Snowmobile User Could Travel At A Maximum Safe Speed Of And 35 Mph On Hwy 4 And Spicer Road (forest Road 7n01). See Performance Work Statement For Additional Requirements. list Of Attachments: attachment 01 Performance Work Statement attachment 02 Snow Grooming Monitoring Map attachment 03 Wage Determination attachment 04 Calaveras Rd Snow Grooming Questionnaire attachment 05 Schedule Of Items (vii) Date(s) And Place(s) Of Delivery And Acceptance/location the California State Highway 4 Winter Parking/ Snowmobile Staging/trailhead Area (lake Alpine Sno-park And Spicer Road Sno-park) Located In The Calaveras Ranger Station Of The Stanislaus National Forest. a) The Trails To Be Groomed Consist Of The Following: bear Valley Trail, Approximately 2 Miles, From Bear Valley, Across State Highway 4, To The Silvertip Campground And Lake Alpine Sno Park. highway 4, Approximately 10 Miles, From The Silvertip Campground Unloading Area At The Lake Alpine Sno-park, Around The Road Closure Gate, East On Highway 4 And 1 Mile Down Into The Stanislaus Meadow And Back Up To Highway 4, Continuing East On Highway 4 Past Mosquito Lakes, Into Pacific valley To Hermit Valley And T The Dear Valley Ohv Trail Head. This Is Considered This A ½ Groom. highway 4, Approximately 5 Miles, From The Dear Valley Ohv Trail Head 8n02, East On Highway 4 To The Highland Lakes Road 8n01 Junction, Then 1.5 Miles To Top Of Ebbetts Pass And Back To Highland Lakes Road Junction, Then South On Highland Lakes Road, And 5 Miles To Highland Lakes. This Is Considered A Full Groom. spicer Reservoir Road 7n01, Approximately 13.5 Miles, From Highway 4 To Spicer Reservoir Powerhouse, Union Reservoir Road 7n75 And Utica Reservoir Roads 7n17 And To The Entrance Of Slick Rock Road 7n17. (viii) 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors – Commercial Products And Commercial Services (sep 2023) (provision) addenda To Provision 52.212-1: addenda To Provision 52.212-1: for Simplified Acquisitions, The Word Quote Or Quoter Is Substituted In Provision 52.212-1 For The Word Offer Or Offeror. addenda To Provision 52.212-1 Paragraph (b) Submission Of Offers: 1) Offerors Must Have An Active Entity Registration In The System For Award Management In Order To Submit An Offer. Https://www.sam.gov/sam/ 2) Offers Submitted In Response To This Solicitation Shall Include A Technical Proposal, A Price Proposal, And Contractor Representations And Certifications. A) Technical Proposal – The Technical Proposal Shall Address The Evaluation Factors In 52.212-2. At A Minimum Technical Proposal Shall Include: Completed Questionnaire, Equipment Description, Back-up Plan, Emergency Plan. I) Past Performance – Provide A List Of Similar Projects Completed By Your Firm Over The Past Three Years. Include A Brief Description Of The Project, Dollar Amount, Year Completed, And Project Owner Contact Information (name, Phone, And Email). The Government May Use Past Performance Information From Any Available Source. If A Company Does Not Have Past Performance Information Available, Information May Be Provided For Predecessor Companies, Key Personnel, Or Subcontractors. In The Event That There Is No Past Performance Information Available, The Offeror Will Receive A Neutral Rating In This Factor. Ii) Technical Capability – Provide A List Of Equipment And Key Personnel (with Qualifications) That Will Be Used To Complete This Project. B) Price Proposal – Include The Following: 1) The Completed Schedule Of Items From List Of Attachments, Attachment 05 Of This Solicitation, And 2) Acknowledgement Of Any Amendments To This Solicitation By Following The Instructions That Accompany The Amendment(s). C) Representations And Certifications – Fill In The Check Boxes For Provisions 52.204-24, 52.209-7, 52.212-3, And Employment Of Eligible Workers-workforce Certification Found In Paragraph X Of This Solicitation And Include A Copy With Your Offer. 3) Submit Offer By Email To Robert.briney@usda.gov So That It Is Delivered Into This Inbox By The Due Date And Time. Emails Should Contain 3 Separate Attachments (technical Proposal, Price Proposal, And Representations And Certifications) In Microsoft Word, Excel, Or Adobe Pdf Format. Be Aware That Large Attachments May Increase The Time Required To Deliver An Email. It Is The Offerors Responsibility To Confirm Receipt Of The Offer From Robert Briney, At Robert.briney@usda.gov. 4) Address Questions About This Solicitation To Robert Briney At Robert.briney@usda.gov. addenda To Provision 52.212-1 Paragraph (f) Late Submissions: replace (f)(2)(i) With The Following: any Offer, Modification, Revision, Or Withdrawal Of An Offer Received At The Government Office Designated In The Solicitation After The Exact Time Specified For Receipt Of Offers Is "late" And Will Not Be Considered Unless It Is Received Before Award Is Made And The Contracting Officer Determines That Accepting The Late Offer Would Not Unduly Delay The Acquisition. Delete 52.212-1 (f)(2)(i) Paragraphs A, B, & C. (ix) 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) (provision) (a) The Government Will Award A Contract Resulting From This Solicitation To The Responsible Offeror Whose Offer Conforming To The Solicitation Will Be Most Advantageous To The Government, Price And Other Factors Considered. The Following Factors Shall Be Used To Evaluate Offers: _price, Technical, And Past Performance _______________________________________ technical And Past Performance, When Combined, Are Equal To Price. (b) Options. The Government Will Evaluate Offers For Award Purposes By Adding The Total Price For All Options To The Total Price For The Basic Requirement. The Government May Determine That An Offer Is Unacceptable If The Option Prices Are Significantly Unbalanced. Evaluation Of Options Shall Not Obligate The Government To Exercise The Option(s). (c) A Written Notice Of Award Or Acceptance Of An Offer, Mailed Or Otherwise Furnished To The Successful Offeror Within The Time For Acceptance Specified In The Offer, Shall Result In A Binding Contract Without Further Action By Either Party. Before The Offer’s Specified Expiration Time, The Government May Accept An Offer (or Part Of An Offer), Whether Or Not There Are Negotiations After Its Receipt, Unless A Written Notice Of Withdrawal Is Received Before Award. (x) Representations And Certifications (complete Highlighted Items In This Section And Return With Your Offer) vendor Name: _____________________________________________ vendor Uei: _____________________________________________ 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment (nov 2021) (provision) 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 Or 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) Representation. 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. 52.212-3 Offeror Representations And Certifications – Commercial Products And Commercial Services (sep 2023) (deviation Nov 2022) (provision) [if Offeror Representations And Certifications Are Not Complete In Sam The Offeror Shall Submit A Completed Copy Of The Provision At 52.212-3, Offeror Representations And Certifications-commercial Products And Commercial Services, With Your Offer. The Full Provision Is Available From Http://www.acquisition.gov/far/. if Offeror Representations And Certifications Are Complete In Sam, The Offeror Shall Complete The Following:] (b)(1) Annual Representations And Certifications. Any Changes Provided By The Offeror In Paragraph (b)(2) Of This Provision Do Not Automatically Change The Representations And Certifications In Sam. (2) The Offeror Has Completed The Annual Representations And Certifications Electronically In Sam Accessed Through Http://www.sam.gov. After Reviewing Sam Information, The Offeror Verifies By Submission Of This Offer That The Representations And Certifications Currently Posted Electronically At Far 52.212-3, Offeror Representations And Certifications-commercial Products And Commercial Services, Have Been Entered Or Updated In The Last 12 Months, Are Current, Accurate, Complete, And Applicable To This Solicitation (including The Business Size Standard(s) Applicable To The Naics Code(s) Referenced For This Solicitation), At The Time This Offer Is Submitted And Are Incorporated In This Offer By Reference (see Far 4.1201), Except For Paragraphs ______________. [offeror To Identify The Applicable Paragraphs At (c) Through (v) Of This Provision That The Offeror Has Completed For The Purposes Of This Solicitation Only, If Any. Write “none” If There Are No Changes Needed To Your Online Reps And Certs. (xi) 52.212-4 Contract Terms And Conditions – Commercial Products And Commercial Services (dec 2022) (deviation 2017-1) (xii) 52.212-5 Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders– Commercial Products And Commercial Services (sep 2023) (deviation 2017-1) (a) The Contractor Shall Comply With The Following Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Clauses, Which Are Incorporated In This Contract By Reference, To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable To Acquisitions Of Commercial Products And Commercial Services: (1) 52.203-19, Prohibition On Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statements (jan 2017) (section 743 Of Division E, Title Vii, Of The Consolidated And Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (pub. L. 113-235) And Its Successor Provisions In Subsequent Appropriations Acts (and As Extended In Continuing Resolutions)). (2) 52.204-23, Prohibition On Contracting For Hardware, Software, And Services Developed Or Provided By Kaspersky Lab And Other Covered Entities (nov 2021) (section 1634 Of Pub. L. 115-91). (3) 52.204-25, Prohibition On Contracting For Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment. (nov 2021) (section 889(a)(1)(a) Of Pub. L. 115-232). (4) 52.209-10, Prohibition On Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (nov 2015) (5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (mar 2023) (31 U.s.c.3903 And 10 U.s.c. 3801) (6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (aug 1996) (31 U.s.c. 3553). (7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim (oct 2004) (public Laws 108-77 And 108-78 (19 U.s.c. 3805note)). (b) The Contractor Shall Comply With The Far Clauses In This Paragraph (b) That The Contracting Officer Has Indicated As Being Incorporated In This Contract By Reference To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable To Acquisitions Of Commercial Products And Commercial Services: [contracting Officer Check As Appropriate.] ☒ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government (june 2020), With Alternate I (nov 2021) (41 U.s.c. 4704 And 10 U.s.c. 4655). ☐ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code Of Business Ethics And Conduct (nov 2021) (41 U.s.c. 3509)). ☐ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections Under The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Of 2009 (jun 2010) (section 1553 Of Pub. L. 111-5). (applies To Contracts Funded By The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Of 2009.) ☒ (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights And Requirement To Inform Employees Of Whistleblower Rights (jun 2020) (deviation 2017-1) (whistleblower Guidance To Contractor Employees) ☒ (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation And First-tier Subcontract Awards (jun 2020) (pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.s.c. 6101 Note). ☐ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (oct 2016) (pub. L. 111-117, Section 743 Of Div. C). ☐ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements For Indefinite-delivery Contracts (oct 2016) (pub. L. 111-117, Section 743 Of Div. C). ☒ (8) 52.204-27, Prohibition On A Bytedance Covered Application (jun 2023) (section 102 Of Division R Of Pub. L. 117-328). ☒ (9) 52.209-6, Protecting The Government’s Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Or Proposed For Debarment. (nov 2021) (31 U.s.c. 6101note). ☐ (10) 52.209-9, Updates Of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (oct 2018) (41 U.s.c. 2313). ☐ (11) [reserved]. ☐ (12) (i) 52.219-3, Notice Of Hubzone Set-aside Or Sole-source Award (oct 2022) (15 U.s.c.657a). ☐ (13) (i) 52.219-4, Notice Of Price Evaluation Preference For Hubzone Small Business Concerns (oct 2022) (if The Offeror Elects To Waive The Preference, It Shall So Indicate In Its Offer) (15 U.s.c. 657a). ☐ (14) [reserved] ☒ (15) (i) 52.219-6, Notice Of Total Small Business Set-aside (nov 2020) (15 U.s.c.644). ☐ (ii) Alternate I (mar 2020) Of 52.219-6. ☐ (16) (i) 52.219-7, Notice Of Partial Small Business Set-aside (nov 2020) (15 U.s.c. 644). ☐ (ii) Alternate I (mar 2020) Of 52.219-7. ☒ (17) 52.219-8, Utilization Of Small Business Concerns (sep 2023) (15 U.s.c. 637(d)(2) And (3)). ☐ (18) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (sep 2023) (15 U.s.c. 637(d)(4)). ☐ (ii) Alternate I (nov 2016) Of 52.219-9. ☐ (iii) Alternate Ii (nov 2016) Of 52.219-9. ☐ (iv) Alternate Iii (jun 2020) Of 52.219-9. ☐ (v) Alternate Iv (sep 2023) Of 52.219-9. ☐ (19) (i) 52.219-13, Notice Of Set-aside Of Orders (mar 2020) (15 U.s.c. 644(r)). ☐ (ii) Alternate I (mar 2020) Of 52.219-13 ☒ (20) 52.219-14, Limitations On Subcontracting (oct 2022) (15 U.s.c.637s) [contracting Officer Check As Appropriate.] ☐ By The End Of The Base Term Of The Contract And Then By The End Of Each Subsequent Option Period; Or ☐ By The End Of The Performance Period For Each Order Issued Under The Contract. ☐ (21) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-subcontracting Plan (sep 2021) (15 U.s.c. 637(d)(4)(f)(i)). ☐ (22) 52.219-27, Notice Of Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Set-aside (oct 2022) (15 U.s.c. 657f). ☒ (23) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (sep 2023) (15 U.s.c. 632(a)(2)). ☐ (ii) Alternate I (mar 2020) Of 52.219-28. ☐ (24) 52.219-29, Notice Of Set-aside For, Or Sole Source Award To, Economically Disadvantaged Women-owned Small Business Concerns (oct 2022) (15 U.s.c. 637(m)). ☐ (25) 52.219-30, Notice Of Set-aside For, Or Sole Source Award To, Women-owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under The Women-owned Small Business Program (oct 2022) (15 U.s.c. 637(m)). ☐ (26) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (mar 2020) (15 U.s.c. 644(r)). ☐ (27) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (sep 2021) (15 U.s.c. 637(a)(17)). ☒ (28) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (jun 2003) (e.o.11755). ☐ (29) 52.222-19, Child Labor-cooperation With Authorities And Remedies (dec 2022) (e.o.13126). ☒ (30) 52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities (apr 2015). ☒ (31) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (sep 2016) (e.o.11246). ☐ (ii) Alternate I (feb 1999) Of 52.222-26. ☒ (32) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity For Veterans (jun 2020) (38 U.s.c. 4212). ☐ (ii) Alternate I (jul 2014) Of 52.222-35. ☒ (33) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities (jun 2020) (29 U.s.c.793). ☐ (ii) Alternate I (jul 2014) Of 52.222-36. ☒ (34) 52.222-37, Employment Reports On Veterans (jun 2020) (38 U.s.c. 4212). ☒ (35) 52.222-40, Notification Of Employee Rights Under The National Labor Relations Act (dec 2010) (e.o. 13496). ☒ (36) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking In Persons (nov 2021) (22 U.s.c. Chapter 78 And E.o. 13627). ☐ (ii) Alternate I (mar 2015) Of 52.222-50 (22 U.s.c. Chapter78 And E.o. 13627). ☒ (37) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (may 2022). (executive Order 12989). (not Applicable To The Acquisition Of Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items Or Certain Other Types Of Commercial Products Or Commercial Services As Prescribed In Far 22.1803.) ☐ (38) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate Of Percentage Of Recovered Material Content For Epa–designated Items (may 2008) (42 U.s.c. 6962(c)(3)(a)(ii)). (not Applicable To The Acquisition Of Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items.) ☐ (ii) Alternate I (may 2008) Of 52.223-9 (42 U.s.c. 6962(i)(2)(c)). (not Applicable To The Acquisition Of Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items.) ☐ (39) 52.223-11, Ozone-depleting Substances And High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (jun 2016) (e.o. 13693). ☐ (40) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, Or Disposal Of Refrigeration Equipment And Air Conditioners (jun 2016) (e.o. 13693). ☐ (41) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition Of Epeat®-registered Imaging Equipment (jun 2014) (e.o.s 13423 And 13514). ☐ (ii) Alternate I (oct 2015) Of 52.223-13. ☐ (42) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition Of Epeat®-registered Televisions (jun 2014) (e.o.s 13423 And 13514). ☐ (ii) Alternate I (jun 2014) Of 52.223-14. ☐ (43) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency In Energy-consuming Products (may 2020) (42 U.s.c. 8259b). ☐ (44) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition Of Epeat®-registered Personal Computer Products (oct 2015) (e.o.s 13423 And 13514). ☐ (ii) Alternate I (jun 2014) Of 52.223-16. ☒ (45) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving (jun 2020) (e.o. 13513). ☐ (46) 52.223-20, Aerosols (jun 2016) (e.o. 13693). ☐ (47) 52.223-21, Foams (jun 2016) (e.o. 13693). ☐ (48) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (jan 2017) (5 U.s.c. 552 A). ☐ (ii) Alternate I (jan 2017) Of 52.224-3. ☐ (49)(i) 52.225-1, Buy American-supplies (oct 2022) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 83). ☐(ii) Alternate I (oct 2022) Of 52.225-1 ☐ (50) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-free Trade Agreements-israeli Trade Act (dec 2022) (19 U.s.c. 3301 Note, 19 U.s.c. 2112 Note, 19 U.s.c. 3805 Note, 19 U.s.c. 4001 Note, 19 U.s.c. Chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, And 112-43. ☐(ii) Alternate I [reserved] ☐(iii) Alternate Ii (dec 2022) Of 52.225-3. ☐(iv) Alternate Iii (jan 2021) Of 52.225-3. ☐(v) Alternate Iv (oct 2022) Of 52.225-3. ☐ (51) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (dec 2022) (19 U.s.c. 2501, Et Seq., 19 U.s.c. 3301 Note). ☒ (52) 52.225-13, Restrictions On Certain Foreign Purchases (feb 2021) (e.o.’s, Proclamations, And Statutes Administered By The Office Of Foreign Assets Control Of The Department Of The Treasury). ☐ (53) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside The United States (oct 2016) (section 862, As Amended, Of The National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.s.c. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note). ☐ (54) 52.226-4, Notice Of Disaster Or Emergency Area Set-aside (nov 2007) (42 U.s.c. 5150). ☐ (55) 52.226-5, Restrictions On Subcontracting Outside Disaster Or Emergency Area (nov 2007) (42 U.s.c. 5150). ☐ (56) 52.229-12, Tax On Certain Foreign Procurements (feb 2021). ☐ (57) 52.232-29, Terms For Financing Of Purchases Of Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) (41 U.s.c.4505, 10 U.s.c.3805). ☐ (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments For Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) (41 U.s.c.4505, 10 U.s.c.3805). ☒ (59) 52.232-33, Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer-system For Award Management (oct 2018) (31 U.s.c. 3332). ☐ (60) 52.232-34, Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer-other Than System For Award Management (jul 2013) (31 U.s.c.3332). ☐ (61) 52.232-36, Payment By Third Party (may 2014) (31 U.s.c.3332). ☐ (62) 52.239-1, Privacy Or Security Safeguards (aug 1996) (5 U.s.c. 552a). ☐ (63) 52.242-5, Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (jan 2017) (15 U.s.c. 637(d)(13)). ☐ (64) (i) 52.247-64, Preference For Privately Owned U.s.-flag Commercial Vessels (nov 2021) (46 U.s.c. 55305 And 10 U.s.c. 2631). ☐ (ii) Alternate I (apr 2003) Of 52.247-64. ☐ (iii) Alternate Ii (nov 2021) Of 52.247-64. (c) The Contractor Shall Comply With The Far Clauses In This Paragraph (c), Applicable To Commercial Services, That The Contracting Officer Has Indicated As Being Incorporated In This Contract By Reference To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable To Acquisitions Of Commercial Products And Commercial Services: contracting Officer Check As Appropriate.] ☒ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (aug 2018) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). ☒ (2) 52.222-42, Statement Of Equivalent Rates For Federal Hires (may 2014) (29 U.s.c. 206 And 41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). in Compliance With The Service Contract Labor Standards Statute And The Regulations Of The Secretary Of Labor (29 Cfr Part 4), This Clause Identifies The Classes Of Service Employees Expected To Be Employed Under The Contract And States The Wages And Fringe Benefits Payable To Each If They Were Employed By The Contracting Agency Subject To The Provisions Of 5 U.s.c.5341 Or 5 332. this Statement Is For Information Only: It Is Not A Wage Determination employee Class Monetary Wage/fringe Benefits heavy Equipment Operator Gs-7 $23.87 Per Hour ☒ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act And Service Contract Labor Standards-price Adjustment (multiple Year And Option Contracts) (aug 2018) (29 U.s.c. 206 And 41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). ☐ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act And Service Contract Labor Standards-price Adjustment (may 2014) (29 U.s.c. 206 And 41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). ☐ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Maintenance, Calibration, Or Repair Of Certain Equipment-requirements (may 2014) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). ☐ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Certain Services-requirements (may 2014) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). ☒ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages For Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (jan 2022). ☒ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (jan 2022) (e.o. 13706). ☐ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation To Nonprofit Organizations (jun 2020) (42 U.s.c. 1792). (d) Comptroller General Examination Of Record. The Contractor Shall Comply With The Provisions Of This Paragraph (d) If This Contract Was Awarded Using Other Than Sealed Bid, Is In Excess Of The Simplified Acquisition Threshold, As Defined In Far 2.101, On The Date Of Award Of This Contract, And Does Not Contain The Clause At 52.215-2, Audit And Records-negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General Of The United States, Or An Authorized Representative Of The Comptroller General, Shall Have Access To And Right To Examine Any Of The Contractor’s Directly Pertinent Records Involving Transactions Related To This Contract. (2) The Contractor Shall Make Available At Its Offices At All Reasonable Times The Records, Materials, And Other Evidence For Examination, Audit, Or Reproduction, Until 3 Years After Final Payment Under This Contract Or For Any Shorter Period Specified In Far Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, Of The Other Clauses Of This Contract. If This Contract Is Completely Or Partially Terminated, The Records Relating To The Work Terminated Shall Be Made Available For 3 Years After Any Resulting Final Termination Settlement. Records Relating To Appeals Under The Disputes Clause Or To Litigation Or The Settlement Of Claims Arising Under Or Relating To This Contract Shall Be Made Available Until Such Appeals, Litigation, Or Claims Are Finally Resolved. (3) As Used In This Clause, Records Include Books, Documents, Accounting Procedures And Practices, And Other Data, Regardless Of Type And Regardless Of Form. This Does Not Require The Contractor To Create Or Maintain Any Record That The Contractor Does Not Maintain In The Ordinary Course Of Business Or Pursuant To A Provision Of Law. (e) (1) Notwithstanding The Requirements Of The Clauses In Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), And (d) Of This Clause, The Contractor Is Not Required To Flow Down Any Far Clause, Other Than Those In This Paragraph (e)(1), In A Subcontract For Commercial Products Or Commercial Services. Unless Otherwise Indicated Below, The Extent Of The Flow Down Shall Be As Required By The Clause- (i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code Of Business Ethics And Conduct (nov 2021) (41 U.s.c. 3509). (ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition On Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statements (jan 2017) (section 743 Of Division E, Title Vii, Of The Consolidated And Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (pub. L. 113-235) And Its Successor Provisions In Subsequent Appropriations Acts (and As Extended In Continuing Resolutions)). (iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition On Contracting For Hardware, Software, And Services Developed Or Provided By Kaspersky Lab And Other Covered Entities (nov 2021) (section 1634 Of Pub. L. 115-91). (iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition On Contracting For Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment. (nov 2021) (section 889(a)(1)(a) Of Pub. L. 115-232). (v) 52.204-27, Prohibition On A Bytedance Covered Application (jun 2023) (section 102 Of Division R Of Pub. L. 117-328) (v) 52.219-8, Utilization Of Small Business Concerns (sep 2023) (15 U.s.c.637(d)(2) And (3)), In All Subcontracts That Offer Further Subcontracting Opportunities. If The Subcontract (except Subcontracts To Small Business Concerns) Exceeds The Applicable Threshold Specified In Far 19.702(a) On The Date Of Subcontract Award, The Subcontractor Must Include 52.219-8 In Lower Tier Subcontracts That Offer Subcontracting Opportunities. (vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities (apr 2015). (vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (sep 2015) (e.o.11246). (viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity For Veterans (jun 2020) (38 U.s.c.4212). (ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities (jun 2020) (29 U.s.c.793). (x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports On Veterans (jun 2020) (38 U.s.c.4212). (xi) 52.222-40, Notification Of Employee Rights Under The National Labor Relations Act (dec 2010) (e.o. 13496). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (f) Of Far Clause 52.222-40. (xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (aug 2018) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). (xiii) (a) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking In Persons (nov 2021) (22 U.s.c. Chapter 78 And E.o 13627). (b) Alternate I (mar 2015) Of 52.222-50(22 U.s.c. Chapter 78 And E.o 13627). (xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Maintenance, Calibration, Or Repair Of Certain Equipment-requirements (may 2014) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). (xv) 52.222-53, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Certain Services-requirements (may 2014) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). (xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (may 2022) (e.o. 12989). (xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages For Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (jan 2022). (xviii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (jan 2022) (e.o. 13706). (xix) (a) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (jan 2017) (5 U.s.c. 552a). (b) Alternate I (jan 2017) Of 52.224-3. (xx) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside The United States (oct 2016) (section 862, As Amended, Of The National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.s.c. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note). (xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation To Nonprofit Organizations (jun 2020) (42 U.s.c. 1792). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (e) Of Far Clause 52.226-6. (xxii) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (mar 2023) (31 U.s.c. 3903 And 10 U.s.c. 3801) (xxiii) 52.247-64, Preference For Privately Owned U.s.-flag Commercial Vessels (nov 2021) (46 U.s.c. 55305 And 10 U.s.c.2631). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (d) Of Far Clause 52.247-64. (2) While Not Required, The Contractor May Include In Its Subcontracts For Commercial Products And Commercial Services A Minimal Number Of Additional Clauses Necessary To Satisfy Its Contractual Obligations. (xiii) Additional Requirements/terms And Conditions: clauses: 52.203-3 Gratuities (apr 1984) 52.204-4 Printed Or Copied Double-sided On Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (may 2011) 52.204-13 System For Award Management Maintenance (oct 2018) 52.217-8 Option To Extend Services (nov 1999) the Government May Require Continued Performance Of Any Services Within The Limits And At The Rates Specified In The Contract. These Rates May Be Adjusted Only As A Result Of Revisions To Prevailing Labor Rates Provided By The Secretary Of Labor. The Option Provision May Be Exercised More Than Once, But The Total Extension Of Performance Hereunder Shall Not Exceed 6 Months. The Contracting Officer May Exercise The Option By Written Notice To The Contractor Within 30. 52.217-9 Option To Extend The Term Of The Contract (mar 2000) (a)the Government May Extend The Term Of This Contract By Written Notice To The Contractor Within 30 Days; Provided That The Government Gives The Contractor A Preliminary Written Notice Of Its Intent To Extend At Least 60days Before The Contract Expires. The Preliminary Notice Does Not Commit The Government To An Extension. (b)if The Government Exercises This Option, The Extended Contract Shall Be Considered To Include This Option Clause. (c)the Total Duration Of This Contract, Including The Exercise Of Any Options Under This Clause, Shall Not Exceed _5_ Years. 52.228-5 Insurance – Work On A Government Installation (jan 1997) 52.242-17 Government Delay Of Work (apr 1984) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) this Contract Incorporates One Or More Clauses By Reference, With The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available. Also, The Full Text Of A Clause May Be Accessed Electronically At This/these Address(es): federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Clauses: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (far Clauses Begin With 52) department Of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (agar) Clauses: Https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (agar Clauses Begin With 452) far And Agar Deviations To Clauses May Be Viewed At: Policies & Regulations | Usda 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations In Clauses (nov 2020) (a) The Use In This Solicitation Or Contract Of Any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 Cfr Chapter 1) Clause With An Authorized Deviation Is Indicated By The Addition Of “(deviation)” After The Date Of The Clause. (b) The Use In This Solicitation Or Contract Of Any Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (48 Cfr 4) Clause With An Authorized Deviation Is Indicated By The Addition Of “(deviation)” After The Name Of The Regulation. 452.204-70 Modification For Contract Closeout (deviation Jul 2022) upon Contract Closeout For Contracts Utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (sap) According To Far 13: (a) If Unobligated Funds In The Amount Of $1000 Or Less Remain On The Contract, The Contracting Officer (co) Shall Issue A Unilateral Modification For Deobligation. The Contractor Will Receive A Copy Of The Modification But Will Not Be Required To Provide A Signature. The Co Shall Immediately Proceed With Contract Closeout Upon Completion Of The Period Of Performance, Receipt And Acceptance Of Supplies Or Services, And Final Payment. (b) If Unobligated Funds Of More Than $1000 Remain On The Contract, The Co Shall Issue A Bilateral Modification For Deobligation. The Contractor Will Receive A Copy Of The Modification And Will Be Required To Provide A Signature. (the Co May Also Request A Release Of Claims Be Completed By The Contractor, Although Not Required For Contract And Orders Using Sap Procedures.) If The Bilateral Modification And Release Of Claims Are Not Returned To The Co Within 60 Days, The Co Shall Release The Modification As Unilateral And Proceed With Contract Closeout Upon Completion Of The Period Of Performance, Receipt And Acceptance Of Supplies Or Services, And Final Payment. 452.211-74 Period Of Performance (feb 1988) the Period Of Performance Of This Contract Is From 15 Dec 2023 Through 30 Nov 2024 With The Possibility Of Four Option Years Through 30 Nov 2028. 452.228-71 Insurance Coverage (nov 1996) pursuant To Far Clause 52.228-5, Insurance-work On A Government Installation, The Contractor Will Be Required To Present Evidence To Show, As A Minimum, The Amounts Of Insurance Coverage Indicated Below: (a) Workers Compensation And Employer's Liability. The Contractor Is Required To Comply With Applicable Federal And State Workers' Compensation And Occupational Disease Statutes. If Occupational Diseases Are Not Compensable Under Those Statutes, They Shall Be Covered Under The Employer's Liability Section Of The Insurance Policy, Except When Contract Operations Are So Commingled With A Contractor's Commercial Operations That It Would Not Be Practical To Require This Coverage. Employer's Liability Coverage Of At Least $100,000 Shall Be Required, Except In States With Exclusive Or Monopolistic Funds That Do Not Permit Worker's Compensation To Be Written By Private Carriers. (b) General Liability. (1) The Contractor Shall Have Bodily Injury Liability Coverage Written On A Comprehensive Form Of Policy Of At Least $500,000 Per Occurrence. (2) The Contractor Shall Have Property Damage Liability Insurance Shall Be Required In The Amount Of $500,000 Per Occurrence. (c) Automobile Liability. The Contractor Shall Have Automobile Liability Insurance Written On A Comprehensive Form Of Policy. The Policy Shall Provide For Bodily Injury And Property Damage Liability Covering The Operation Of All Automobiles Used In Connection With Performing The Contract. Policies Covering Automobiles Operated In The United States Shall Provide Coverage Of At Least $200,000 Per Person And 500,000 Per Occurrence For Bodily Injury And $20,000 Per Occurrence For Property Damage Or Loss. (d) Aircraft Public And Passenger Liability. When Aircraft Are Used In Connection With Performing The Contract, The Contractor Shall Have Aircraft Public And Passenger Liability Insurance. Coverage Shall Be At Least $200,000 Per Person And $500,000 Per Occurrence For Bodily Injury, Other Than Passenger Injury. Coverage For Passenger Injury Shall Be At Least $200,000 Multiplied By The Number Of Seats Or Passengers, Whichever Is Greater. 452.236-73 Archaeological Or Historic Sites (feb 1988) if A Previously Unidentified Archaeological Or Historic Site(s) Is Encountered, The Contractor Shall Discontinue Work In The General Area Of The Site(s) And Notify The Contracting Officer Immediately. 452.237-74 Key Personnel (feb 1988) (a) The Contractor Shall Assign To This Contract The Following Key Personnel: Primary Equipment Operator. (b) During The First Ninety (90) Days Of Performance, The Contractor Shall Make No Substitutions Of Key Personnel Unless The Substitution Is Necessitated By Illness, Death, Or Termination Of Employment. The Contractor Shall Notify The Contracting Officer Within 15 Calendar Days After The Occurrence Of Any Of These Events And Provide The Information Required By Paragraph (c) Below. After The Initial 90-day Period, The Contractor Shall Submit The Information Required By Paragraph (c) To The Contracting Officer At Least 15 Days Prior To Making Any Permanent Substitutions. (c) The Contractor Shall Provide A Detailed Explanation Of The Circumstances Necessitating The Proposed Substitutions, Complete Resumes For The Proposed Substitutes, And Any Additional Information Requested By The Contracting Officer. Proposed Substitutes Should Have Comparable Qualifications To Those Of The Persons Being Replaced. The Contracting Officer Will Notify The Contractor Within 15 Calendar Days After Receipt Of All Required Information Of The Decision On Substitutions. The Contract Will Be Modified To Reflect Any Approved Changes Of Key Personnel. provisions: 52.201-1 Acquisition 360: Voluntary Survey (sep 2023) (a)all Actual And Potential Offerors Are Encouraged To Provide Feedback On The Preaward And Debriefing Processes, As Applicable. Feedback May Be Provided To Agencies Up To 45 Days After Award. The Feedback Is Anonymous, Unless The Participant Self-identifies In The Survey. Actual And Potential Offerors Can Participate In The Survey By Selecting The Following Link: Https://www.acquisition.gov/360. (b)the Contracting Officer Will Not Review The Information Provided Until After Contract Award And Will Not Consider It In The Award Decision. The Survey Is Voluntary And Does Not Convey Any Protections, Rights, Or Grounds For Protest. It Creates A Way For Actual And Potential Offerors To Provide The Government Constructive Feedback About The Preaward And Debriefing Processes, As Applicable, Used For A Specific Acquisition. 52.204-7 System For Award Management (oct 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting (aug 2020) 52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options. (july 1990) except When It Is Determined In Accordance With Far 17.206(b) Not To Be In The Government’s Best Interests, The Government Will Evaluate Offers For Award Purposes By Adding The Total Price For All Options To The Total Price For The Basic Requirement. Evaluation Of Options Will Not Obligate The Government To Exercise The Option(s). 52.237-1 Site Visit (apr 1984) offerors Or Quoters Are Urged And Expected To Inspect The Site Where Services Are To Be Performed And To Satisfy Themselves Regarding All General And Local Conditions That May Affect The Cost Of Contract Performance, To The Extent That The Information Is Reasonably Obtainable. In No Event Shall Failure To Inspect The Site Constitute Grounds For A Claim After Contract Award. 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) this Solicitation Incorporates One Or More Solicitation Provisions By Reference, With The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available. The Offeror Is Cautioned That The Listed Provisions May Include Blocks That Must Be Completed By The Offeror And Submitted With Its Quotation Or Offer. In Lieu Of Submitting The Full Text Of Those Provisions, The Offeror May Identify The Provision By Paragraph Identifier And Provide The Appropriate Information With Its Quotation Or Offer. Also, The Full Text Of A Solicitation Provision May Be Accessed Electronically At This/these Address(es): federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Provisions: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (far Provisions Begin With 52) department Of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (agar) Provisions: Https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (agar Provisions Begin With 452) far And Agar Deviations To Provisions May Be Viewed At: Policies & Regulations | Usda 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations In Provisions (nov 2020) (a) The Use In This Solicitation Of Any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 Cfr Chapter 1) Provision With An Authorized Deviation Is Indicated By The Addition Of "(deviation)" After The Date Of The Provision. (b) The Use In This Solicitation Of Any Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (48 Cfr Chapter 4) Provision With An Authorized Deviation Is Indicated By The Addition Of "(deviation)" After The Name Of The Regulation. (xiv) Defense Priorities And Allocation System (dpas) Rating: N/a (xv) Date, Time, And Place Offers Are Due 6 December 2023, 3:00 P.m. Pst, All Offers Must Be Emailed To Robert.briney@usda. (xvi) Government Point Of Contact Robert Briney, Contracting Officer, Robert.briney@usda.gov