U.S. Department of State

Bureau of Global Acquisitions

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

PROJECT:

SOLICITATION NO:

ISSUE DATE:

CLOSING DATE & TIME:

19AQMM26R0058

January 30, 2026

USA Pavilion Design-Build Fit-Out Construction, Exhibit Design, Content Development, Installation, and Decommissioning for Expo 2027 in Belgrade, Serbia

March 3, 2026 2:00 PM (Eastern Time)

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND

AWARD

1. Solicitation No. 2. Type of Solicitation 3. Date Issued Page of Pages

19AQMM26R0058

Sealed Bid (IFB) January 30, 2026 1a as aa of 124 (Construction, Alteration, or Repair) US Pavilion Belgrade Expo

X Negotiated (RFP)

IMPORTANT – The “offer” section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. Contract No. 5. Requisition/Purchase Request No. 6. Project No.

19AQMM-

7. Issued By Code 8. Address Offer to

U. S. Department of State See SF1442 Box 7 & 9A

Global Acquisitions (GA) Also see instructions in Section/Paragraph D.2.3

1200 Wilson Blvd, SA-6B

Arlington, VA 22209

9. For Information Call:

A. Name B. Telephone No. (Include area code) (No Collect Calls)

Jennifer Leung E-mail - LeungJB@state.gov

SOLICITATION

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitation “offer” and “offeror” mean “bid” and “bidder”

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS: (Title, Identifying No., Date)

The entire contract document including Sections C and Section J, List of Attachments as follows:

J.1 ADMINISTRATIVE DOCUMENTS

J.2 EXPO 2027 REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES DOCUMENTS

J.3 PROJECT-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENTS

52.232-18 -- Availability of Funds. (Apr 1984)

Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within See Section/Para F.1 calendar days after receiving the award, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory negotiable. ( See .)

The performance period commences with the issuance of LNTP – DESIGN

12A. The Contractor must furnish any required performance and payment bonds? 12B. Calendar Days

(If “YES”, indicate within how many calendar days after award in item 12B.)

30 Days After Contract Award x

Yes

No

13. Additional Solicitation Requirements:

A. Sealed offers in electronic submission of One (1) copy to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 2:00 PM (hour) local time

March 3, 2026. If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror’s name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee is X

Is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than 120 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 Standard Form 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1 (e)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. Name and Address of Offeror (Include ZIP Code)

15. Telephone No. (Include are code)

15. Remittance Address (Include on it different than Item 14)

UEI Number CAGE Code

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this is accepted by the Government in writing within ________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum.

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendment to the solicitation - give number and data of each)

AMENDMENT

No.

DATE

20A NAME,TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or Print) 20B. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (to be completed by Government)

21. ITEM(S) ACCEPTED

22. Amount

23. Accounting and Appropriation Data

24. Submit Invoices to Address shown above (4 copies unless otherwise specified)

Item

25. Other Than full and open competition pursuant to

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) ( )

41 U.S.C 253 (c) ( )

26. Administered by Payment will be made by

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Global Acquisitions (GA)

GA/AM/DMS/FAC/AFD,

1200 Wilson Blvd, SA-6B

Arlington, VA 22209

IPP

Invoices to be uploaded to Invoice Processing Platform

At http://www.ipp.gov

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return copies to issuing office) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work, requisition stated in this contract. The rights and obligation s of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and(c) the clauses, representations certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30A. Name and Title of Contractor or Person authorized

31A. Name of Contracting Officer (Type or Print)

30b. Signature 30C. Date 31B. United States of America 31C. Award Date

By

STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

USA Pavilion Design, Construction, Exhibition, and

Decommissioning for EXPO 2027 Belgrade

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PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A – FORM

A.1 STANDARD FORM 1442

SECTION B – PRICING

B.1 PURPOSE OF CONTRACT

B.2 SERVICES

B.3 PRICING

B.4 CONTRACT PRICE - CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERS (CLIN)

B.5 TYPE OF CONTRACT

B.6 COST OF MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT

B.7 PROJNET RFP QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

B.8 MODIFICATION PRICING – FIELD OFFICE OVERHEAD COMPUTATION

B.9 VALUE IN KIND

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/WORK STATEMENT

C.1 GENERAL

C.2 SCOPE OF WORK

C.3 CONTRACT LINE-ITEM NUMBERS (CLINS)

C.4 CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

C.5 DELIVERABLES AND DOCUMENTATION

C.6 SCHEDULE AND MILESTONES

C.7 PERMITS AND LICENSES

C.8 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILTY

C.9 DESIGN SUBMITTALS AND REVIEWS

C.10 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

C.11 DECOMMISSIONING, REMOVAL, AND CLOSEOUT

SECTION D - PACKING AND MARKING

D.1 MATERIALS SHIPPING ADDRESS

D.2 F.O.B. DESTINATION WITHIN CONSIGNEE’S PREMISES DELIVERY TERMS

D.3 DOCUMENTATION OF SHIPMENTS

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 52.246-12 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (AUG 1996)

E.2 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

E.3 USE OF EQUIPMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT

E.4 FINAL COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL

E.6 DESIGN DOCUMENTATION REVIEW

E.7 PROJECT COMMUNICATION

E.8 DESIGN-BUILD TEAM INTEGRITY

SECTION F - DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

F.1 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)

F.2 Reserved

F.3 52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES—CONSTRUCTION (SEPT 2000)

F.4 52.211-13 TIME EXTENSIONS (SEPT 2000)

F.5 52.242-14 SUSPENSION OF WORK (APR 1984)

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F.6 SCHEDULES

F.7 RESERVED

F.8 EXCUSABLE DELAYS

F.9 DELIVERABLES/SUBMITTALS

F.10 PROJECT EXECUTION SCHEDULE

F.11 DOCUMENTATION OF REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS

F.12 SUSPENSION OF WORK - NONCOMPLIANCE WITH CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

F.13 NOTICES TO PROCEED

F.14 DESIGN SUBMITTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

F.15 REVIEW AND COORDINATION

F.16 F.O.B. DESTINATION WITHIN CONSIGNEE’S PREMISES DELIVERY TERMS

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 DOSAR 652.232-70 PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND INVOICE SUBMISSION (FIXED-PRICE) (AUG 1999)

G.2 DOSAR 652.242-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) (AUG 1999)

G.3 AUTHORITY OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

G.4 KEY PERSONNEL

G.5 INCORPORATION OF CONTRACTOR’S PROPOSAL

G.6 CERTIFICATION OF PAYMENT TO SUBCONTRACTORS

G.7 DETAILED ESTIMATE FOR PROGRESS PAYMENTS

G.8 MONTHLY PROGRESS PAYMENT REQUESTS

G.9 PAYMENT

G.10 IPP – ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO

IMPLEMENT USAGE OF THE INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM

G.11 CONTRACT PROGRESS PAYMENT

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 DEFENSE BASE ACT INSURANCE

H.2 RESERVED

H.3 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

H.4 BOND REQUIREMENTS

H.5 NONPAYMENT FOR UNAUTHORIZED WORK

H.6 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST - GENERAL

H.7 ASSIGNMENT

H.8 SECURITY

H.9 PROHIBITION OF ADVANCED NOTICES FOR EXHIBIT DESIGN SERVICES

H.10 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRATOR

H.11 SAFEGUARDING OF INFORMATION

H.12 INDEMNIFICATION

H.13 DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION

H.14 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

H.15 RIGHT TO REPRODUCE DOCUMENTATION

H.16 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

H.17 LAWS AND REGULATIONS

H.18 LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

H.19 REVIEW OF DOCUMENTS AND LOCAL CONDITIONS

H.20 OTHER SERVICES NOT TO RELIEVE CONTRACTOR

H.21 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER

H.22 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

H.23 REFERENCED STANDARDS

H.24 NOTIFICATION OF DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS

H.25 EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENTS

H.26 RESPONSIBILITY OF CONTRACTOR

H.27 PUBLIC RELEASE OF INFORMATION

H.28 DOCUMENTS - OWNERSHIP AND USE

H.29 ERRONEOUS REPRESENTATIONS

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H.30 ORGANIZATION AND DIRECTION OF THE WORK

H.31 CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS

H.32 SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS

H.33 RESERVED

H.34 OVERSEAS TRAVEL

H.35 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

H.36 RESERVED

H.37 WATCHMEN

H.38 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

H.39 IMPORTED MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND PERSONNEL

H.40 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

H.41 SPECIAL WARRANTIES

H.42 DEFINITIONS

H.43 INFORMATION CONCERNING THE HOST COUNTRY

H.44 RESERVED

H.45 CHANGE ORDER PROCESSING

H.46 RESERVED

H.47 ENGLISH LANGUAGE DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENT

H.48 RESERVED

H.49 TRAFFICKING PERSONS COMPLIANCE PLAN CERTIFICATION

H.50 LABOR RELATIONS & ACTIONS

H.51 REPORTING ACCIDENTS

H.52 COMPLIANCE WITH EXPO AND ORGANIZER GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS

H.53 CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH PRESIDENT’S EXECUTIVE ORDER 14173 – ENDING

ILLEGAL DISCRIMINATION AND RESTORING MERIT-BASED OPPORTUNITY

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

1. DEFINITIONS

I.1 52.202-1 DEFINITIONS (JUN 2020)

I.2 Reserved

2. THE CONTRACT

2.1 ORGANIZATION AND INTERPRETATION OF DOCUMENTS

I.3 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

I.4 52.215-8 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE-UNIFORM CONTRACT FORMAT (OCT 1997)

I.5 52.225-14 INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN ENGLISH VERSION AND TRANSLATION OF

CONTRACT (FEB 2000)

I.6 52.236-21 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1997)

I.7 52.236-21 I SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1997)--

ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)

I.8 DOSAR 652.243-70 NOTICES (AUG 1999)

I.9 52.252-4 ALTERATIONS IN CONTRACT (APR 1984)

I.9a 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

2.2 DOCUMENTS - OWNERSHIP AND USE, and Models (Section/Paragraph H.28)

Reference:

Record Documents (Section/Paragraph H.28.3)

“As-Built” Documents (Section/Paragraph H.28.4)

2.3 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

I.10 52.203-3 GRATUITIES (APR 1984)

I.11 52.203-5 COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES (MAY 2014)

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I.12 Reserved

I.13 52.203-7 ANTI-KICKBACK PROCEDURES (JUN 2020)

I.14 52.203-8 CANCELLATION, RESCISSION, AND RECOVERY OF FUNDS FOR ILLEGAL

OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY (MAY 2014)

I.15 52.203-10 PRICE OR FEE ADJUSTMENT FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY

(MAY 2014)

I.15A 52.203-11 CERTIFICATION AND DISCLOSURE REGARDING PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN

FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS (SEPT 2024)

I.16 52.203-12 LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS

(JUN 2020)

I.16A 52.203-13 CONTRACTOR CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS AND CONDUCT (NOV 2021)

I.16B 52.203-16 PREVENTING PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (JUN 2020)

I.16C 52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (NOV 2023)

I.17 52.215-15 PENSION ADJUSTMENTS AND ASSET REVERSIONS (OCT 2010)

I.18 52.215-18 REVERSION OR ADJUSTMENT OF PLANS FOR POST RETIREMENT

BENEFITS (PRB) OTHER OTHER THAN PENSIONS (JUL 2005)

I.19 52.226-7 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (MAY 2024)

2.4 FINANCIAL RECORDS AND ACCOUNTING

I.20 52.215-2 AUDIT AND RECORDS—NEGOTIATION (JUN 2020)

I.20a DOSAR 652.215-70 EXAMINATION OF RECORDS (JAN 2022)

I.21 52.215-17 WAIVER OF FACILITIES CAPITAL COST OF MONEY (OCT 1997)

I.22 52.230-2 COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (JUN 2020)

I.23 52.230-3 DISCLOSURE AND CONSISTENCY OF COST ACCOUNTING PRACTICES (JUN 2020)

I.24 52.230-6 ADMINISTRATION OF COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (JUN 2010)

I.25 52.242-1 NOTICE OF INTENT TO DISALLOW COSTS (APR 1984)

I.26 52.242-13 BANKRUPTCY (JUL 1995)

2.5 MISCELLANEOUS

I.27 52.215-19 NOTIFICATION OF OWNERSHIP CHANGES (OCT 1997)

I.28 52.204-1 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT (DEC 1989)

I.28A 52.227-1 AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT (JUN 2020)

I.28B 52.227-2 NOTICE AND ASSISTANCE REGARDING PATENT AND COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT

(JUN 2020)

I.28C 52.227-3 PATENT INDEMNITY (APR 1984)

I.28D 52.227-14 RIGHTS IN DATA-GENERAL (MAY 2014)

I.28E 52.227-17 RIGHTS IN DATA-SPECIAL WORKS (DEC 2007)

Governing Law (Section/Paragraph H.17)

3. MODIFICATIONS AND PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

I.29 52.215-10 PRICE REDUCTION FOR DEFECTIVE CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA (AUG 2011)

I.30 52.215-11 PRICE REDUCTION FOR DEFECTIVE CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA—

MODIFICATIONS (JUN 2020)

I.31 52.215-12 SUBCONTRACTOR CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA (JUN 2020)

I.32 52.215-13 SUBCONTRACTOR CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA—MODIFICATIONS (JUN 2020)

I.33 52.215-21 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA AND DATA OTHER

THAN CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA—MODIFICATIONS (NOV 2021)

I.34 52.215-21 I REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA AND DATA

OTHER THAN CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA—MODIFICATIONS (NOV 2021)--ALTERNATE I

OCT 2010)

I.35 Reserved

I.36 Reserved

4. BONDS AND INSURANCE

4.1 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT SECURITY

I.37 52.228-2 ADDITIONAL BOND SECURITY (OCT 1997)

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I.38 52.228-11 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGE OF ASSETS (FEB 2021)

I.39 52.228-12 PROSPECTIVE SUBCONTRACTOR REQUESTS FOR BONDS (DEC 2022)

I.40 52.228-14 IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT (NOV 2014)

I.41 52.228-15 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS—CONSTRUCTION (JUN 2020)

4.2 INSURANCE

I.42 52.228-3 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE (DEFENSE BASE ACT) (JUL 2014)

I.42A 52.228-4 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND WAR-HAZARD INSURANCE OVERSEAS (APR 1984)

I.43 52.228-5 INSURANCE—WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN 1997)

Reference:

Amount of Insurance (Section/Paragraph H.3.1)

DEFENSE BASE ACT INSURANCE (See Section /Paragraph L.19)

5. TIME

5.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

52.211-10 I COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK - Alternate I (APR 1984)

52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES—CONSTRUCTION (SEPT 2000)

5.2 PROGRESS SCHEDULES

I.44 SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION: See J.3.4.1, Project Specific Division 1, Section 013205

I.45 52.242-2 PRODUCTION PROGRESS REPORTS (APR 1991)

5.3 DELAYS

I.46 RESERVED

Reference:

Excusable Delays (Section/Paragraph F.8)

Documentation of Requests for Extensions (Section/Paragraph F.11)

6. GOVERNMENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES

6.1 GOVERNMENTAL REPRESENTATIVES

I.47 52.236-4 PHYSICAL DATA (APR 1984)

Reference:

Authorized Representative of the Contracting Officer (Section/Paragraph H.21)

Contracting Officer’s Representative (Section/Paragraph G.2)

6.2 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED SERVICES

Other Services not to Relieve Contractor (Section/Paragraph H.20)

6.3 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

I.48 52.245-1 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (SEP 2021)

I.49 Reserved

I.50 Reserved

I.51 52.245-9 USE AND CHARGES (APR 2012)

I.52 Reserved

6.4 WORK BY THE GOVERNMENT AND SEPARATE CONTRACTORS

I.53 52.236-8 OTHER CONTRACTS (APR 1984)

7. CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES

7.1 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

I.54 Reserved

I.55 Reserved

I.56 Reserved

I.57 DOSAR 652.229-70 EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION STATEMENT FOR CONTRACTORS

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WITHIN THE UNITED STATES (JUL 1988)

I.58 52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS

(JUN 2020)

I.59 52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS (NOV

2015)

I.60 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (OCT 2025)

I.61 Reserved

I.62 DOSAR 652.225-71 SECTION 8(A) OF THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1979, AS AMENDED

(AUG 1999)

I.63 52.225-19 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL IN A DESIGNATED OPERATIONAL AREA OR SUPPORTING A

DIPLOMATIC OR CONSULAR MISSION OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES (MAY 2020)

I.64 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

I.65 52.204-14 SERVICE CONTRACT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (OCT 2016)

I.66 52.204-23 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND SERVICES

DEVELOPED OR PROVIDED BY KASPERSKY LAB COVERED ENTITIES (DEC 2023)

I.66a 52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

I.67 52.236-6 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 1984)

I.68 52.236-7 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOV 1991)

I.69 52.236-22 DESIGN WITHIN FUNDING LIMITATIONS (APR 1984)

I.70 52.236-23 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTOR (APR 1984)

I.71 52.236-24 WORK OVERSIGHT IN ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTS (APR 1984)

I.72 52.236-25 REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION OF DESIGNERS (JUN 2003)

I.73 52.236-26 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE (FEB 1995)

I.74 DOSAR 652.229-71 PERSONAL PROPERTY DISPOSITION AT POSTS ABROAD (AUG 1999)

Reference:

Organization and Direction of the Work (Section/Paragraph H.30)

Laws and Regulations (Section/Paragraph H.17)

Responsibility of Contractor (Section/Paragraph H.26)

I.74a 52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION (JUN 2023)

I.74b 52.240-1 PROHIBITION ON UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS MANUFACTURED OR ASSEMBLED

BY AMERICAN SECURITY DRONE ACT-COVERED FOREIGN ENTITIES (NOV 2024)

7.2 CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS

I.75 52.236-10 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (APR 1984)

I.76 52.236-12 CLEANING UP (APR 1984)

I.77 DOSAR 652.242-73 AUTHORIZATION AND PERFORMANCE (AUG 1999)

7.3 Reserved

7.4 TRANSPORTATION AND SHIPPING

I.78 Reserved

I.79 52.247-63 PREFERENCE FOR U.S.-FLAG AIR CARRIERS (JAN 2025)

I.80 52.247-64 PREFERENCE FOR PRIVATELY OWNED U.S.-FLAG COMMERCIAL VESSELS (NOV 2021)

I.81 DOSAR 652.247-70 NOTICE OF SHIPMENTS (FEB 2015)

8. PRELIMINARY MATTERS

SITE CONDITIONS

I.82 52.236-2 DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS (APR 1984)

I.83 52.236-3 SITE INVESTIGATION AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK (APR 1984)

I.84 52.236-17 LAYOUT OF WORK (APR 1984)

9. PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY

9.1 SAFETY PROGRAMS AND PRECAUTIONS

I.85 52.223-3 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA (FEB 2021)

I.86 52.223-3 I HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA

(FEB 2021)-- ALTERNATE I (JUL 1995)

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I.87 52.223-5 POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RIGHT-TO-KNOW INFORMATION (MAY 2024)

I.88 DOSAR 652.236-70 ADDITIONAL SAFETY MEASURES (OCT 2017)

I.89 52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING

(MAY 2024)

I.90 52.236-13 ACCIDENT PREVENTION (NOV 1991)

I.91 52.236-13 I ACCIDENT PREVENTION (NOV 1991)--ALTERNATE I (NOV 1991)

9.2 PROTECTION OF PROPERTY

I.92 52.236-9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS (APR 1984)

Watchmen (Section/Paragraph H.37)

10. SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS

10.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

I.93 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT’S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH

CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT, OR VOLUNTARILY

EXCLUDED (JAN 2025)

I.94 52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUN 2013)

I.95 52.244-2 SUBCONTRACTS (JUN 2020)

I.95a 52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT

2025)

10.2 ORGANIZATION OF DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS.

Payments to Subcontractors (Section/Paragraph G.6)

10.3 SELECTION AND APPROVAL OF SUBCONTRACTORS

I.96 52.219-4 NOTICE OF PRICE EVALUATION PREFERENCE FOR HUBZONE

SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (OCT 2022)

I.97 52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (JAN 2025)

I.98 52.219-9 SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (JAN 2025)

I.99 52.219-9 II SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (JAN 2025)--ALTERNATE II (NOV 2016)

I.100 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (OCT 2022)

I.101 52.219-16 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES—SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (SEP 2021)

I.102 Reserved

I.103 52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (JAN 2025)

I.104 Reserved

11. CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL

11.1 LABOR UTILIZATION

I.105 52.222-1 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF LABOR DISPUTES (FEB 1997)

I.106 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003)

11.2 IMPORTED LABOR

I.107 52.222-29 NOTIFICATION OF VISA DENIAL (APR 2015)

11.3 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

I.108 52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015)

I.109 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

I.110 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (SEP 2016)

I.111 52.222-27 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION (APR 2015)

I.112 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (JUN 2020)

I.113 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUN 2020)

I.114 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS (JUN 2020)

I.115 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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(DEC 2014)

12. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

12.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

I.116 Reserved

I.117 52.236-5 MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP (APR 1984)

I.118 52.223-9 ESTIMATE OF PERCENTAGE OF RECOVERED MATERIAL CONTENT FOR EPA-

DESIGNATED ITEMS (MAY 2008)

Reference:

Selection and Approval of Materials (Section/Paragraph H.38.1)

Directed Procurement (Section/Paragraph H.38.3.5)

Allowance Items (Section/Paragraph H.38.4)

Custody of Materials (Section/Paragraph H.38.1.3)

12.2 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

I.119 52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE GOVERNMENT (JUN 2020)

I.120 52.251-1 GOVERNMENT SUPPLY SOURCES (APR 2012)

I.121 Reserved

Reference:

Basis of Contract Price (Section/Paragraph H.38.1.4)

Substitutions (Section/Paragraph H.38.1.6)

“Or Equal” Clause (Section/Paragraph H.38.2)

Non-U.S. Dimensions and Thicknesses (Section/Paragraph H.38.5)

12.3 IMPORTED MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL

I.122 52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (FEB 2021)

Reference:

Imported Materials (Section/Paragraph H.39)

Shipment and Customs Clearance (Section/Paragraph H.39.1)

Surplus Materials (Section/Paragraph H.38.6)

12.4 SUBMITTALS Section J.3.4.1, Project Specific Division 1. Section 013305

12.5 HAZARDOUS AND POLLUTION

See 9.1 above - Safety Programs and Precautions

13. INSPECTION AND CORRECTION OF WORK

13.1 TESTS AND INSPECTIONS

I.123 Reserved

I.124 Reserved

13.2 WARRANTIES AND GUARANTEES

I.125 52.246-21 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION (MAR 1994)

I.126 52.246-21 I WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION (MAR 1994)--ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)

Special Warranties (Section/Paragraph H.41)

14. CHANGES AND EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENTS

14.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

I.127 52.243-1 III CHANGES (AUG 1987) – ALT III (APR 1984)

I.127a 52.243-4 CHANGES (JUN 2007)

I.128 52.243-5 CHANGES AND CHANGED CONDITIONS (APR 1984)

I.129 52.243-7 NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES (JAN 2017)

I.130a 52.248-2 VALUE ENGINEERING-ARCHITECT-ENGINEER (MAR 1990)

I.130b 52.248-3 VALUE ENGINEERING—CONSTRUCTION (OCT 2025)

14.2 CHANGES IN TIME

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Time Extensions (Section/Paragraph F.4)

14.3 EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENTS

Equitable Adjustments (Section/Paragraph H.25)

Documentation of Proposals for Equitable Adjustments (Section/Paragraph H.25.1)

15. PAYMENTS AND COMPLETION

15.1 CONTRACT PRICE

I.131 52.229-3 FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES (FEB 2013)

I.132 52.229-6 TAXES—FOREIGN FIXED-PRICE CONTRACTS (FEB 2013)

I.133 52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR 1984)

I.133a DOSAR 652.232-72 LIMITATION OF FUNDS (AUG 1999)

Excise Tax Exemption Statement for Contractors within the United States (See Section B)

15.2 REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT

I.134 Reserved

I.135 52.232-35 DESIGNATION OF OFFICE FOR GOVERNMENT RECEIPT OF ELECTRONIC

FUNDS TRANSFER INFORMATION (JUL 2013)

Reference:

Detailed Estimate for Progress Payments (Section/Paragraph G.7)

Monthly Progress Payment Requests (Section/Paragraph G.8)

Certification of Payment to Subcontractors (Section/Paragraph G.6)

15.3 PAYMENTS

I.136 52.232-5 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (MAY 2014)

I.137 52.232-10 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTS (APR 2010)

I.138 52.232-23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS (MAY 2014)

I.139 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER— SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

(OCT 2018)

I.139a 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (MAR

2023)

Invoicing (Section/Paragraph G.10)

15.4 FAILURE OF PAYMENT

I.140 52.232-17 INTEREST (MAY 2014)

I.141 52.232-25 PROMPT PAYMENT (JAN 2017)

I.142 52.232-26 PROMPT PAYMENT FOR FIXED-PRICE ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTS

(JAN 2017)

I.143 52.232-27 PROMPT PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (JAN 2017)

Currency Fluctuation (Section/Paragraph B.5)

15.5 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

I.144 52.236-11 USE AND POSSESSION PRIOR TO COMPLETION (APR 1984)

Reference:

Definitions (Section/Paragraph E.2.1)

Use and Possession upon Substantial Completion (Section/Paragraph E.2)

Use of Equipment by the Government (Section/Paragraph E.3)

15.6 FINAL COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE

Definitions (Section/Paragraph E.4.1)

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Final Completion and Acceptance (Section/Paragraph E.4.1.1)

16. CLAIMS, DISPUTES AND PROTESTS

I.145 52.233-1 DISPUTES (MAY 2014)

I.146 52.233-1I DISPUTES -- ALTERNATE I (DEC 1991)

I.147 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (AUG 1996)

I.147A 52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (OCT 2004)

17. SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION

17.1 SUSPENSION BY GOVERNMENT

I.148 RESERVED

17.2 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE

I.149 52.249-2 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT (FIXED-PRICE) (APR 2012)

I.150 52.249-2 I TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT (FIXED-PRICE)

(APR 2012)-- ALTERNATE I (SEP 1996)

I.151 RESERVED

I.152 52.249-7 TERMINATION (FIXED-PRICE ARCHITECT-ENGINEER) (APR 1984)

17.3 TERMINATION FOR CAUSE

I.153 52.249-10 DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION) (APR 1984)

Erroneous Representations (Section/Paragraph H.29)

18. ADMINISTRATION

I.154 RESERVED

I.155 RESERVED

I.156 52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY

MATTERS (OCT 2018)

I.157 52.224-1 PRIVACY ACT NOTIFICATION (APR 1984)

I.158 52.224-2 PRIVACY ACT (APR 1984)

I.159 52.253-1 COMPUTER GENERATED FORMS (JAN 1991)

Part III - List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments

SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

SEE ATTACHED FILE “SECTION J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS”

INCLUDED IN ELECTRONIC RFP PACKAGE FOR DETAILED LIST OF SECTION J ATTACHMENTS

J.1 ADMINISTRATIVE DOCUMENTS

J.2 EXPO 2027 REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES DOCUMENTS

J.3 SPECIFIC PROJECT REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENTS

Part IV -- Representations and Instructions

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

K.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (OCT 2025)

K.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

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K.3 52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-REPRESENTATION (OCT

2020)

K.4 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

K.5 52.230-1 COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS NOTICES AND CERTIFICATION (JUN 2020)

K.6 52.236-28 PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS--CONSTRUCTION (OCT 1997)

K.7 DOSAR 652.225-70 ARAB LEAGUE BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL (AUG 1999)

K.8 RESERVED

K.9 52.225-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES ENGAGING IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES

OR TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO IRAN—REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATION (JUN 2020)

K.10 RESERVED

K.11 52.222-56 CERTIFICATION REGARDING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS COMPLIANCE PLAN (OCT 2025)

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND

NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

L.2 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

L.3 52.204-6 UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER (OCT 2016)

L.4 DOSAR 652.206-70 ADVOCATE FOR COMPETITION/OMBUDSMAN (FEB 2015)

L.5 52.214-34 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (APR 1991)

L.6 52.214-35 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN U.S. CURRENCY (APR 1991)

L.7 52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (NOV 2021)

L.8 52.215-1 I INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (NOV 2021)-- ALT I (OCT

1997)

L.9 52.232-14 NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF PROGRESS PAYMENTS EXCLUSIVELY FOR SMALL

BUSINESS CONCERNS (APR 1984)

L.10 RESERVED

L.11 RESERVED

L.12 RESERVED

L.13 RESERVED

L.14 RESERVED

L.15 RESERVED

L.16 RESERVED

L.17 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (NOV 2024)

L.18 DOSAR 652.219-70 DEPARTMENT OF STATE SUBCONTRACTING GOALS (APR 2004)

L.19 DEFENSE BASE ACT INSURANCE

L.20 52.232-13 NOTICE OF PROGRESS PAYMENTS (APR 1984)

L.21 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEPT 2006)

L.22 RESERVED

L.23 PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

L.23.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

L.23.2 SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 EVALUATION OF OFFERS

M.2 BASIS OF AWARD

M.3 EVALUATION FACTORS AND SUBFACTORS

M.4 JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT AND DESCRIPTION OF PARTNERSHIP

M.5 AWARD WITHOUT DISCUSSIONS

M.6 52.217-4 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS EXERCISED AT TIME OF CONTRACT AWARD (JUN 1988)

M.7 52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)

Part I – The Schedule

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS/PRICING

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B.1 PURPOSE OF CONTRACT

The purpose of this contract is to provide the Department of State (DOS) with professional, technical, and non-personal design, construction, interior fit-out including exhibition design, content development, production, fabrication, and installation, decommissioning, disassembly, and removal services of the USA Pavilion for its participation at EXPO 2027 Belgrade in accordance with the requirements of Section C, and as otherwise specified in this RFP and any attachments and amendments hereto.

B.2 SERVICES

As a Firm-Fixed Price contract, the contract price includes all professional, technical, and non-personal services as specified in the Solicitation Documents; all attachments and amendments thereto, and as provided through all amendments; and the Contract and any attachments hereto.

B.3 PRICING

B.3.1 The contractor shall perform all efforts in accordance with the requirements of this contract for the firm-fixed price below. This firm-fixed price shall include all labor, materials, equipment, communication, production, services, and other direct costs as well as all indirect costs, subcontractor costs, etc. necessary to accomplish the design and construction required by the

Contract Documents, including applicable customs duties, transportation to the site, storage, premiums for insurance and bonds required by the Solicitation Documents and/or the Contract

Documents, permits, license and inspection fees, taxes other than VAT, and all other items called for by the contract or otherwise necessary for performance of the contract. The Contract Price may be adjusted only by a written Contract modification signed by the Contracting Officer.

B.3.2 No additional charge shall be made by the contractor for the requirements of this contract, including source and documentation, error correction, or expense for any other materials or services to be performed hereunder unless specified otherwise. Changes in the contract price or time to complete will be made only due to changes made by the Government in the work to be performed, or by delays caused by the Government.

B.3.3 The contractor shall complete all work, including furnishing all labor, material, equipment, and services as called for and required by the terms and conditions of this contract document and all attachments hereto. The maximum time allowable for performance has been identified in

Section/Paragraph F.1, clause 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND

COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984) (Reference FAR 11.404(b)). The price is firm fixed-price and shall include all labor, materials, equipment, services, overhead and cost for insurance required by Section/Paragraph I.42, 52.228-3, Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Defense Base

Act) (for DBA Insurance also see Sections/Paragraphs H.1 and L.19); and I.42a, 52.228-4, Workers’

Compensation and War-Hazard Insurance Overseas (APR 1984).

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B.3.4 VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT)

B.3.4.1 The contractor shall pay VAT on all goods and services purchased in host country, Serbia for the purpose of Expo 2027 Belgrade.

B.3.4.2 All other applicable taxes, including VAT, shall be paid by the Contractor and be included in the total price.

B.3.4.3 VAT Refund Procedures. The contractor shall follow the EXPO 2027 Belgrade

Guidelines for Tax and Refund Procedures (Attachment in Section J as J.2.3) for VAT registration and refund procedures. Any EXPO 2027 Belgrade guidance relating to VAT will be provided by

DOS as they are posted by EXPO 2027.

B.4 CONTRACT PRICE - CONTRACT LINE-ITEM NUMBERS (CLIN)

CONTRACTOR COMPLETES CONTRACT LINE-ITEM NUMBERS (CLIN):

CLINs 001, 003, 004

CLIN 001 Phase 1: USA Pavilion Design & Fit-Out Construction, Exhibit Design, Procurement, Installation & Commissioning, and Exterior Site Work:

The contractor shall complete all work to complete design and fit out construction, exhibit design and installation, all exhibit logistics, installation and commissioning, and exterior site work for the

USA Pavilion at EXPO 2027 in Belgrade, Serbia including furnishing all professional services, labor, material, equipment, and services, unless otherwise specified herein, required under this contract for the following firm fixed price within the time specified herein. This price shall include all labor, materials, equipment, overhead insurance and fees, and profit.

CLIN 001 PRICE $___________________________

CLIN 002 VAT: Exemption and Tax Refund

The contractor shall pay VAT on all goods and services purchased in the host country, Serbia for the purpose of EXPO 2027 Belgrade, Serbia, according to the laws and regulations of Serbia and the

Belgrade Expo Tax Guidelines.

The Official Participant (United States Government (USG)) is to designate a corporation or other organization (the contractor receiving the contract award) within One Stop Shop to be eligible for the direct tax exemption as stated in the EXPO 2027 Belgrade Tax Exemption Guidelines (Attachment

J.2.2). The tax guidelines included with this contract as (Attachment J.2.2) provides specific taxation guidance on what is exempt from taxation, what taxes are to be paid, and items eligible for tax refund. The contractor shall follow and adhere to the Tax guidance provided by Belgrade EXPO

2027 for exemption and refund procedures.

CLIN 002 VAT $_Not Applicable

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This CLIN 002 is excluded from the Bond Requirement see Section/Paragraph H.4.

Responsibility of Contractor. The Contractor shall take all reasonable action to obtain exemption from or refund of any taxes or duties, including interest or penalty, from which the United States

Government, the Contractor, any subcontractor, or the transactions or property covered by this contract are exempt under the laws of the country concerning its political subdivisions or which the governments of the United States and the country concerned have agreed shall not be applicable to expenditures in such country by or on behalf of the United States.

Notice of Changes. The Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer of all matters relating to taxes or duties that reasonably may be expected to result in either an increase or decrease in amount of CLIN 0002.

Certification by Contractor. The Contractor shall provide written certification to the Contracting

Officer at the completion of the project as to any and all refunds received for taxes required to be paid under this contract.

CLIN 003: OPTION: Facilities Maintenance and Operational Support during Expo:

The contractor shall complete all work to provide facilities maintenance and operational support for three months during the Expo event for the USA Pavilion at EXPO 2027 in Belgrade, Serbia including furnishing all professional services, labor, material, equipment, and services, unless otherwise specified herein, required under this contract for the following firm fixed price within the time specified herein. This price shall include all labor, materials, equipment, overhead insurance and fees, and profit.

OPTION CLIN 003 PRICE $___________________________

CLIN 004: OPTION: Pavilion Decommissioning:

The contractor shall complete all work to complete all pavilion decommissioning for the USA

Pavilion at EXPO 2027 in Belgrade, Serbia including furnishing all professional services, labor, material, equipment, and services, unless otherwise specified herein, required under this contract for the following firm fixed price within the time specified herein. This price shall include all labor, materials, equipment, overhead insurance and fees, and profit.

OPTION CLIN 004 PRICE $___________________________

TOTAL PRICE $_______________________

(CLIN 001 + OPTION CLIN 003 + OPTION CLIN 004)

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B.5 TYPE OF CONTRACT

This contract is Firm Fixed-Price payable entirely in the currency indicated on the SF1442. No additional sums will be payable on account of any escalation in the cost of materials, equipment, services, or labor, or because of the contractor’s failure to properly estimate or accurately predict the cost or difficulty of achieving the results required by this contract. Nor will the contract price be adjusted on account of fluctuations in currency exchange rates. Changes in the contract price or time to complete will be made only due to changes made by the Government in the work to be performed, or by delays caused by the Government.

B.6 COST OF MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT

The cost of any materials or equipment required in conjunction with the services rendered herein shall be included in the proposed firm fixed-price.

B.7 PROJNET RFP QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

Request for Proposal questions are entered into Projnet by the contractor(s) and responded to by the

Government (ProjNet Q&A). ProjNet Q&A does not change the RFP. The Q&A is intended to clarify requirements and to reflect the parties understanding of the specific RFP performance requirements at time of award. The initial RFP as amended shall form the contract between the contracting parties. ProjNet Q&A will be reviewed and utilized during the course of contract execution and performance to ensure the descriptive and instructive clarifications provided and used to assure understanding of the performance requirements and relied on during the RFP and proposal development phase are implemented.

B.8 MODIFICATION PRICING – FIELD OFFICE OVERHEAD COMPUTATION

The contractor shall identify in its proposal the accounting method it will utilize to compute and recover costs incurred at or in the vicinity of the job site incident to performing the work, such as the cost of superintendence, timekeeping and clerical work, engineering, utility costs, supplies, material handling, restoration, and cleanup, etc. (“Field Office Overhead”), if applicable, in contract modifications. The contractor may choose any acceptable distribution base for allocating its Field

Office Overhead pool(s) to particular cost objectives, but not more than one. The identified method of accounting for Field Office Overhead shall be utilized consistently throughout the performance of the contract.

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B.9 VALUE IN KIND

B.9.1 The USG/Department of State may seek in-kind donations in the form of materials or services from approved U.S. companies/brands. The agreed value of in-kind gifts/donations received by

USG/Department of State and/or the contractor, that provide materials or services that the contractor is required to provide under this contract will be credited to the contract and the contract price shall be reduced by a mutually agreed upon value of such in-kind gifts/donations upon their incorporation into the contract.

B.9.2 The Contracting Officer will list here any contribution(s) or value of in-kind gifts/donations upon incorporation into the contract.

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

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See separate document within this electronic RFP package

C.1 GENERAL

C.2 SCOPE OF WORK

C.3 CONTRACT LINE-ITEM NUMBERS (CLINS)

C.4 CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

C.5 DELIVERABLES AND DOCUMENTATION

C.6 SCHEDULE AND MILESTONES

C.7 PERMITS AND LICENSES

C.8 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILTY

C.9 DESIGN SUBMITTALS AND REVIEWS

C.10 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

C.11 DECOMMISSIONING, REMOVAL, AND CLOSEOUT

SECTION D

PACKAGING AND MARKING

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Note:

Clauses numbered 52.XXX… Are Federal Acquisition Regulation Clauses.

Clauses numbered DOSAR 652.XXX… Are Department of State Acquisition Regulation Clauses.

D.1 MATERIALS SHIPPING ADDRESS

Materials shall be delivered to the USA Pavilion site at EXPO 2027 Belgrade, Serbia

D.2 F.O.B. DESTINATION WITHIN CONSIGNEE’S PREMISES DELIVERY TERMS

D.2.1 The term F.O.B. Destination within Consignee’s Premises means delivery, free of expenses to the USA Pavilion at EXPO 2027 in Belgrade, Serbia to within the doors of consignee’s premises specified in the contract or delivery instructions.

D.2.2 It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to do the following:

D.2.2.1 Pack and mark in such a manner as to afford adequate protection against normal transportation hazards and secure prompt delivery to the consignee, and comply with all packing and marking specifications of the contract

D.2.2.2 Properly prepare and distribute commercial bill of lading

D.2.2.3 Pay and bear all transportation and accessorial charges and for such delivery laid down within the doors of the consignee’s premises specified in the contract or delivery instructions; and

D.2.2.4 Be responsible for any loss or damage occurring before delivery laid down within the doors of the consignee’s specified in the contract or delivery instructions.

D.3 DOCUMENTATION OF SHIPMENTS

The Contractor shall submit the documentation required by contract clauses 52.247-63, Preference For

U.S.-Flag Air Carriers (Jan 2025)(See Section/Paragraph I.79), and 52.247-64, Preference For

Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (See Section/Paragraph I.80), as follows:

One legible copy of an onboard rated and freighted ocean bill of lading for each shipment to both;

(i) The COR, and

(ii) The U.S. DOT - Maritime Administration (MARAD), Office of Cargo and Commercial

Sealift/Civilian Agencies Division. The documentation must be furnished with 20 working days of the date of loading for shipments originating in the US, and 30 working days for shipments originating outside the US. All subcontractor bills of lading shall be submitted through the Contractor.

SECTION D

PACKAGING AND MARKING

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Address: U.S. DOT – Maritime Administration

Office of Cargo and Commercial Sealift/Civilian Agencies Division

MAR 620, W23-469

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE

Washington, DC 20590

MARAD http://www.marad.dot.gov/offices/cargo/

Email: cargo.marad@dot.gov

FAX: 202-366-5522

Email is the preferred method of submission.

SECTION E

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

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Clauses numbered DOSAR 652.XXX… Are Department of State Acquisition Regulation Clauses.

E.1 52.246-12 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (AUG 1996) (Reference 46.312)

E.2 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

Definitions.

E.2.1. “Substantial Completion” means the stage in the progress of the work as determined and certified by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative in writing to the

Contractor, on which the work or a portion thereof designated by the Government is sufficiently complete and satisfactory, in accordance with the requirements of the contract documents, that it may be occupied or utilized for the purpose for which it is intended, and only minor items such as touch-up, adjustments, and minor replacements or installations remain to be completed or corrected which (1) do not interfere with the intended occupancy or utilization of the work and (2) can be completed or corrected within the time period required for final completion. (See J.3.4.1, Project

Specific Division 1, and Section 017705 Closeout Procedures for Substantial Completion procedures)

E.2.2 “Date of Substantial Completion” means the date determined by the Contracting Officer or

Contracting Officer’s Representative of which substantial completion of the work has been achieved.

E.3 USE OF EQUIPMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT

E.3.1 Right to use The Government may take over and operate, with Government employees, such equipment as necessary for heating or cooling such areas of the building that require the service, and other equipment such as elevators, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, as soon as the installation is sufficiently complete to permit operation.

E.3.2 Notice The COR will advise the Contractor in writing, prior to the use of the equipment, which items of equipment will be taken over and operated, in addition to the date and time such operation shall begin.

E.3.3 Effect on warranties. Government operation of equipment will not relieve the Contractor of warranty or correction obligations elsewhere provided for in this contract. The applicable warranty period, elsewhere provided for in this contract, for each piece of equipment shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of this contract.

E.4 FINAL COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.4.1 Definitions.

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E.4.1.1 “Final Completion and Acceptance” means the stage in the progress of the work as determined and certified by the CO or COR, in writing to the Contractor, on which work required under the contract has been completed in an acceptable manner in accordance with the contract requirements, subject to the discovery of latent defects after final completion and except for items specifically excluded in the notice of final acceptance.

E.4.1.2 “Date of Final Completion and Acceptance” means the date determined by the Contracting

Officer as of which final completion of the work has been achieved, as indicated by written notice to the Contractor. (J.3.4.1, Project Specific Division 1, Section 017705, Closeout Procedures)

E.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL

(Also see J.3.4.1 Project Specific Division 1 Section 014010)

E.5.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE

The Contractor shall institute an appropriate inspection system set forth in a Quality Assurance Plan.

The plan shall include checklists of duties to be carried out, ensuring these duties are carried out by the supervisory staff and senior employees, and carrying out weekly inspections to determine whether the various services are being performed according to the contract. The plan is due to the

COR within 10 days of award. The Contractor shall provide copies of the weekly inspection reports to the COR.

The Contractor shall correct and improve promptly any shortcomings and substandard conditions noted during inspections. The Contractor shall bring any conditions beyond the responsibility of the

Contractor to the attention of the Contracting Officer or COR.

E.5.1.1 Monthly Report: The Contractor shall submit to the COR a monthly progress report by the seventh calendar day of the following month, summing up observations resulting from the inspections, progress, difficulties, or irregularities encountered, resolution of problems, measures taken to improve conditions, recommendations, and other matters related to this contract.

E.5.1.2 Inspection By Government: The COR, or his/her authorized representatives, will inspect from time to time the services being performed and the supplies furnished to determine whether work is being performed in a satisfactory manner, and that all supplies are of acceptable quality and standards.

The Contractor shall be responsible for any countermeasures or corrective action, within the scope of this contract, which may be required by the Contracting Officer because of such inspection.

E.5.2 CONSTRUCTION QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL

E.5.2.1 See J.3.4.1, Project Specific Division 1, Section 014010 Contractor’s Quality Control

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E.5.2.2 Basis of Construction: The contract design guidelines as provided in the contract document is the basis of construction. The Contractor shall design and construct the project in accordance with the contract documents.

E.5.2.2.1 The Contractor developed and DOS accepted design shall be the guide and direction for construction operations and execution. Upon acceptance of the Final Design Documents or “Issued for Construction” (IFC) set of construction documents, the Contracting Officer may issue a letter of acceptance indicating that the design has been accepted. Government acceptance does not supersede the contractually documented requirements: acceptance of the IFC documents does not relieve the

Contractor of compliance with contract drawings, specifications, design criteria, and performance requirements.

E.5.2.2.2 During contract performance, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Government of discrepancies or omissions of design elements required by the contract drawings, specifications, and design criteria but not included in the Final Design Documents or IFC. The notification shall include an explanation for the omission and the proposed corrective action and effect on contract performance schedule, if any.

E.6 DESIGN DOCUMENTATION REVIEW

E.6.1 Reserved

E.6.2 General Review Procedures

E.6.2.1 General The Integrated Design Review (IDR) process consists of two distinct efforts, an endeavor to identify key design issues, and the activity of resolving those issues as an integrated team. The project will have formal IDR’s held at document submission phases. The IDR involves these primary steps: 1) KickOff Meeting; 2) Review (Review Comments Collected in Database); 3)

Internal Coordination; 4) Evaluation; 5) Backcheck; 6) Resolution Meeting, and 7) A/E Feedback

Survey. It is the role of the Contractor to ensure that their overall schedule is integrated to accommodate the time required for the IDRs.

E.6.2.2 Contractor Evaluation and Response to Review Comments With the completion of the

Government’s review, the process is opened to the Contractor for technical feedback. The

Contractor is required to review and respond to each issue. DrChecks provides a structured methodology allowing the Contractor to provide concurrence or non-concurrence to comments.

Review comments may be tagged to its potential impact on cost, scope, or schedule. The Contractor shall respond to non-concur comments with a thorough explanation and justification.

E.6.2.3 Reviewer…