Site visitations and genetic sample collection

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains two Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions: FAR 52.204-24 and FAR 52.204-26. These provisions require offerors to represent whether they provide or use "covered telecommunications equipment or services" as defined in the regulations. This is crucial for compliance with prohibitions related to national security concerns.

• FAR 52.204-24: Requires offerors to represent if they will provide covered telecommunications equipment or services, and if they use covered telecommunications equipment or services. It also outlines disclosure requirements for "will" or "does" responses.
• FAR 52.204-26: Requires offerors to represent if they provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as part of their offered products or services, and if they use covered telecommunications equipment or services. It also directs offerors to check the SAM.gov exclusion list.
• Definitions: Clarifies terms such as "covered telecommunications equipment or services," "backhaul," and "critical technology."
• Prohibitions: Details the restrictions under Section 889(a)(1)(A) and (B) of the NDAA for FY2019, which prohibit procurement or use of certain telecommunications equipment and services.
• Disclosure Requirements: Specifies the information offerors must provide if they represent that they "will" provide or "do" use covered equipment/services, including details about the equipment/service provider, brand, model, and proposed use.

Bidders must carefully review these provisions and accurately complete the representations. Failure to do so or providing inaccurate information could impact the eligibility of their offer. The required disclosures may necessitate gathering detailed information about the supply chain and technology used in the offered products or services.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information. The government is procuring "Site visitations and genetic sample collection for San Diego Ambrosia (Ambrosia pumila) in San Diego County, California." This action is set aside for small businesses.

• Visit and collect genetic samples from 15-25 documented extant occurrences of San Diego ambrosia.

• Sample 10 to 20 individual plants from each occurrence, ensuring they are representative and healthy.

• Use sterile techniques for collection and avoid cross-contamination.

• Deliver leaf or bud tissue samples (150-500 plants) rapidly dried in silica and labeled.

• Deposit voucher specimens (1 per occurrence) with the SD Herbarium.

• Provide a final data summary in tabular format electronically.

• Provide digital photographs of sites and sampled plants electronically.

• Period of Performance: Approximately April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027.

• Estimated Value: Standard of $19.5M (This likely refers to the total potential value over the period of performance, not a guaranteed amount).

• Contract type is not explicitly stated but implied to be for commercial items.

• Quotations must be submitted via email to tracy_huot@ios.doi.gov by 03/27/2026 at 1700 PD.

• Evaluation will be based on Capability, Corporate Experience and Experience of Key Personnel, Past Performance, and Price. Technical Capability and Past Performance are considered more important than price.

• Offerors must complete and return FAR 52.204-24 and FAR 52.204-26.

• Key deadlines:

  • Questions due: 03/23/2026 at 1700 PD.
  • Quotations due: 03/27/2026 at 1700 PD.

• This solicitation is set aside for small businesses only.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of quote submission.

• Offerors must submit their Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number.

• The applicable NAICS code is 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services).

• Offerors must be aware of and comply with all incorporated FAR clauses and provisions.

• Amendments to the solicitation will be posted periodically; offerors are responsible for checking for them.