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12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE NO. UEI: EFT:

PHONE: FAX:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION (REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

See SCHEDULE

030ADV24R0033 03-07-2024

Robinson, James (202) 707-9053 04-04-2024 5:00pm

Contracts and Grants Directorate Library of Congress

101 Independence Ave. SE LA 325 Washington DC 20540-9411

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N/A

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DELIVERY

See Section F for delivery instructions.

Contracts & Grants Directorate Library of Congress

LA 325

101 Independence Av SE Washington DC 20540-9411 nlsadmin@loc.gov The Library requires invoices to be emailed.

See CONTINUATION Page

The purpose of this solicitation is to execute a single- or multiple-award IDIQ for a "Braille Production by Patron Demand" program.

See CONTINUATION Page

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030ADV24R0033

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

B.1. Section B

B.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 STATEMENT OF WORK

C.2 REQUIREMENTS

C.3 NOTIFICATION TO NLS OF PRODUCTION PROCESS AND DELIVERY

C.4 MONTHLY REPORTING

C.5 KICK-OFF MEETING

C.6 REGULAR STATUS MEETINGS

C.7 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS/DELIVERY

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 LC52.211-1 DELIVERIES (APR 2015)

D.2 LC52.231-1 PAYMENT OF POSTAGE FEES (MAY 2015)

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 LC52.215-5 PLACE AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (JAN 2019)

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 LC52.201-3 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION (AUG 2015)

LC52.232-2 SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS (JUN 2015)

LC52.201-2 Ordering Officers (Feb 2017)

LC52.232-1 Alt I Library of Congress Invoice Instructions (FEB 2016)

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 LC52.201-1 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) APPOINTMENT AND AUTHORITY (JAN 2016)

H.2 LC52.203-1 CONTRACTOR PUBLICITY (OCT 2013)

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

I.2 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

(NOV 2023)

I.3 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE

ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2023)

I.4 LC52.204-27 HANDLING OF FEDERAL RECORDS (JUL 2021)

I.5 LC52.239-1 INFORMATION SECURITY (APR 2021)

I.6 LC52.211-2 DELIVERIES TO THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, CAPITOL HILL CAMPUS (JUN 2021)

I.7 LC52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEV) (FEB 2016)

I.8 LC52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE

ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEV) (MAY 2015)

I.9 LC52.232-25 PROMPT PAYMENT (DEV) (JUL 2013)

I.10 LC52.233-1 52.233-1 (DEV) DISPUTES (MAY 2014)

I.11 52.216-27 SINGLE OR MULTIPLE AWARDS (OCT 1995)

I.12 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

LC52.216-1 ORDER PLACEMENT – SINGLE AWARD INDEFINITE DELIVERY, INDEFINITE QUANTITY (FEB 2016)

I.13 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

I.14 LC52.216-2 FAIR OPPORTUNITY (FEB 2020)

I.15 52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

I.16 LC52.201-2 ORDERING OFFICERS (OCT 2013)

LC52.216-1A ORDER PLACEMENT - ALTERNATIVE ORDERING PROCEDURES (FEB 2015)

I.17 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Attachment List:

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

K.1 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

K.2 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS—REPRESENTATION AND

DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.1 LC52.233-2 PROTESTS TO THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS (DEC 2013)

Section L

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

Section M

030ADV24R0033 Section B

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

B.1. Section B B.1 Contract Type

This shall either be a single-award or multi-award Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Delivery Orders (orders placed by a Contracting Officer), QB Orders (orders placed by an authorized Ordering Agent as defined in this contract), and P-Card (credit card) Orders may be issued under this IDIQ.

B.2 IDIQ Schedule

This IDIQ has the following periods:

Ordering Period 1: 07/01/2024 – 06/30/2025

Ordering Period 2: 07/01/2025 – 06/30/2026

Ordering Period 3: 07/01/2026 – 06/30/2027

Ordering Period 4: 07/01/2027 – 06/30/2028

Ordering Period 5: 07/01/2028 – 06/30/2029

These are Ordering Years, not Option Years. Ordering Years do not need to be exercised individually.

B.3 Pricing Schedule

Period Price per Page [One Side] (inclusive of all Costs: embossing, binding, shipping, etc.)

Price of Tactile Graphic Per Page [One Side]

Ordering Period 1 TBD TBD

Ordering Period 2 TBD TBD

Ordering Period 3 TBD TBD

Ordering Period 4 TBD TBD

Ordering Period 5 TBD TBD

B4. Contract Minimum and Ceiling

030ADV24R0033 Section B

Contract Minimum: $250.00

Contract Ceiling: $7.5M

If multiple awards are made, each IDIQ contract shall have its own ceiling value of $7.5M.

B5. Pricing

The Offeror shall provide a fixed unit price. A “braille embossing” is one copy of one side of an interpoint braille page produced on a press or embosser. The unit price shall include price per braille embossing, book labeling, binding, packaging, shipping, and all other per-copy costs. The price shall be expressed as price per braille page. The prices utilized will be the prices established at the time an award/order is made.

Blended prices crossing multiple years are not authorized. For an example, if an order is placed in Ordering Year 2, but its performance is largely in Ordering Year 3, it shall use the prices established in Ordering Year 2.

B.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1.00 LOT _______________

Braille on Demand - 5-year POP Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-01-2024 POP End: 06-30-2029

GRAND TOTAL _______________

030ADV24R0033 Section C

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1.1 Organization Background

The Library of Congress National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) requires contractor support to provide, as mandated by 2 U.S.C. 135a, reading materials in braille formats to U.S. residents who are unable to use conventional print materials because of visual and physical limitations. Reading materials are reproduced and distributed through a network of regional and sub-regional libraries operated by states, municipalities, and other agencies. All services and products are funded by the U.S. Congress through NLS.

NLS intends for this contracting effort to be a new method of providing braille to its patrons, whereby patron input will dictate which books are printed in braille and distributed. The Contractor is not expected to have any engagement with NLS patrons. NLS shall share all relevant information about which books patrons order to the Contractor.

C.1.2 Scope

The Library of Congress, National Library Services for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) requires contract support for the following services: embossing, binding, and distribution of braille material from master braille (.BRF) and/or tactile (.CDR/PDF) files supplied by NLS. This is a program where patrons will select which (.BRF or .CDR/PDF) files will be printed. The Contractor shall not, however, interact with the patrons and the program shall be run and managed by NLS personnel.

C.1.3 Objective

The Contractor will emboss and bind braille from a digital braille file (.BRF) and/or digital tactile graphics (.CDR/PDF) and distribute to patrons in accordance with the requirements of this document.

C.1.4 Performance Areas

Services Include:

C.1.4.1 Braille embossing of copies

C.1.4.2 Binding of single or multiple volumes

C.1.4.3 Addressing of created copies

C.1.4.4 Packaging of copies

C.1.4.5 Mailing of copies

C.1.4.6 Record keeping and reporting to NLS

C.2 REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall:

C.2.0.1 Emboss electronic braille documents (.BRF) on 11 x 11½ inch, 11 x 8-1/2 inch, and/or A4 (297 x 210 mm) braille paper using interpoint, which are burst, collated and bound.

C.2.0.2 Embossing/Microcapsule digital tactile graphic (.CDR/PDF) on 11 x 11½ inch, 11 x 8-1/2 inch, and/or A4 (297 x 210 mm) paper.

C.2.0.3 Binding can be achieved by comb or spiral.

C.2.0.4 Emboss volumes as they appear using an electronic-file (.BRF) interpoint that the producer will download from NLS BARD (the digital system NLS uses). The Contractor shall provide multiple volumes of equal size for larger braille documents.

C.2.0.5 Books shall have paper covers. NLS is not requiring any special type of—or unique-branded—containers, boxes, or envelopes. Offerors must not have their logos on the covers and labels. The back cover of each book may include a statement—in the lower-left corner of the back page, set in 10-point Times Roman and aligned with the NLS logo on the front cover—stating: “This book was produced on behalf of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled by [Producer Name].” Producers shall place the NLS logo on the front cover in the bottom left.

C.2.0.6 Perform quality control that ensures output matches the provided BRF file.

C.2.0.7 Mail completed embossed/bound documents via a commercial carrier in accordance with the deliverable schedule in Section C.7 below. The Contractor shall mail the completed materials to the location designated by the Government. Free Matter for the Blind may be used for shipping on this contract.

C.2.0.8 Provide a minimum of one embossed copy of a requested title. Additional copies may be requested throughout the period of performance.

C.2.0.9 Producer shall notify NLS of shipment via email to include shipment date, number of pages shipped, and patron ID.

C.2.1 Mailing Envelopes and Labels

Mailing cartons or envelopes shall be of a quality to protect braille materials being sent through the mail without damage. The braille producer is responsible for the shipment of books from the production point to the patron in such fashion that books arrive in good condition. The producer must conform to the requirements and restrictions of the U.S.

Postal Service with respect to shipments and Free Matter for the Blind, but can be achieved by any shipping method proposed by the producer. NLS does not have any special envelope, container, or branding requirements for this program.

Mailing labels shall contain the following information:

C.2.1.1 Return address of the producer

C.2.1.2 Address of the patron

C.2.1.3 Book number of the book being mailed

C.2.2 Contractor Addressing

NLS will supply address information by electronic files for use in preparing addresses for printing.

C.2.2.1 Addresses must contain all fields and codes in the proper position as specified, with no extraneous information.

C.2.2.2 Addresses must be located on finished products according to the U.S. Postal Service regulations.

C.2.2.3 Mailing containers using automated printing shall not be used for any mailing prior to Library approval.

All questions relative to format of content of address information produced shall be resolved prior to shipment under this contract.

C.2.3 Timeliness

The Contractor shall download (.BRF) from NLS’s Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) application within two days after a production request from NLS. The braille file for the volume shall be downloaded from the NLS web-braille site. The Contractor shall emboss, bind, and ship a copy of (.BRF) within 5-7 business days after initial request (for a total of 9 days after production request: 2 business days to download the (.BRF) file and another 5-7 business days to produce and ship the volume). Free Matter for the Blind may be used for shipping. The Contractor shall retain and produce proof that the materials were delivered to the USPS using the Free Matter for the Blind program. Tactile source files (.CDR/PDF) will be provided to the producer at time of order.

C.2.4 Government-Provided Materials

NLS will provide:

C.2.4.1 Computer files containing patron data for each request.

C.2.4.2 Credentials enabling access to NLS computer systems required to exchange information with NLS in performing this contract.

C.2.4.3 NLS will provide the NLS logotype with instructions on placement for use on the front cover of each book.

The Library will provide assignments in electronic format, via email or other means of computer transfer. The Library will provide (.BRF or .CDR/PDF) files to the Contractor for use in this program. The (.BRF or .CDR/PDF) files will, however, remain the legal property of the Library.

The Library may provide documents in the following formats:

C.2.4.4 Formatted braille (.BRF) for embossing of copies

C.2.4.5 Formatted tactile (.CDR/PDF) for embossing/microcapsuling of copies

C.2.4.6 Excel doc (.XLSX) with address information

C.2.5 Equipment

Contractor must have one primary embosser and at least one backup embosser.

C.2.6 Tactile Graphics

Digital tactile graphics may be requested as a part of this contract as noted. The requirement will be embossing/microcapsuling of the provided (.CDR/PDF) file

C.3 NOTIFICATION TO NLS OF PRODUCTION PROCESS AND DELIVERY

C.3.1 Reporting Delays

Delays in production of 3 days or more shall be reported to the COR, or designated NLS personnel, via email. The notice shall contain the following information:

C.3.1.1 Name of the book/order information

C.3.1.2 Stated reason for being late in the shipping of materials

C.3.1.3 Projected ship date and the path forward to solve the issue

C.3.2 Method of Shipment

Free Matter for the Blind shall be used for both domestic and international shipping.

C.3.3 Patron Claims

If a patron reports a failure to receive an issue of a book, NLS shall confirm the patron’s request and the correctness of the address information provided to the Contractor. If the claim is validated, NLS will forward the claim to the Contractor. The Contractor shall fill the claim by mailing a copy of the missing volume(s). Replacement will require proof of shipment. The Contractor shall retain this proof in case of request. In cases where it is not the fault of the Contractor (such as lost mail, damage to book not due to faulty or poor packaging done by the Contractor, or other such cases as determined by the Contracting Officer), the Contractor may be compensated for the replacement book. In the event a book becomes lost or damaged during shipment, NLS may request replacement copies on behalf of the reporting patron. The Contractor will not be compensated for replacement that is necessitated due to the Contractor's fault. The COR will then notify the producer responsible for producing and shipping the lost volume(s). The producer must duplicate and ship a replacement to the patron within seven (7) calendar days of notification. Because Free Matter for the Blind cannot be tracked, NLS shall consider an item lost if the patron does not receive their demanded item within 30 days. Contractors are not responsible for extended deliveries as long as the Contractor can produce proof the shipment was sent timely.

C.4 MONTHLY REPORTING

Each month, in order to facilitate invoicing properly, the Contractor shall submit a report of all the books sent. This shall include the following information: (1) the Patron ID number, (2) the address of where the book was sent, (3) the number of pages/volumes of each book shipped, (4) proof of shipment using Free Matter for the Blind, and (5) any other information determined by the COR that may be needed to confirm the invoice.

C.5 KICK-OFF MEETING

The kickoff-off meeting shall occur within 7 days of award of this contract. At this meeting, a discussion of the expectations, deliverables, procedures, and any and all other aspects related to this contract shall be discussed.

C.6 REGULAR STATUS MEETINGS

If NLS requests a meeting—to discuss any and all aspects of this program—the Contractor shall make itself available within 2 business days.

C.7 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS/DELIVERY

Paragraph Reference Description of Event/Deliverable Due Date

Section C.2.1 Timeliness - Acquiring the Source Material

Download (.BRF) file within 2 days of production request from NLS

Section C.3 Production and Shipping Produce and ship materials 5-7 business days after (.BRF) file is downloaded.

Section C.4 Monthly Reporting Upon the first business day of each new month, the monthly report covering the previous month shall be submitted. For example, the monthly report for July would be submitted upon the first business day in August.

Section C.3.1 Reporting Delays Delays in production of 3 days or more shall be reported.

Section C.5 Kick-Off Meeting Within 7 days after award

Section C.6 Regular Status Meeting Within 2 business days upon request of the Library

030ADV24R0033 Section D

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 LC52.211-1 DELIVERIES (APR 2015)

All deliveries submitted to the CO or the COR or other Library personnel designated to receive deliverables shall clearly indicate the following information:

a. Agency/Requiring Library Service Unit and MAIL STOP/Room Number

b. Description of information/data being submitted

c. Contract Number

d. Contractor Name and Address

(End of Clause)

D.2 LC52.231-1 PAYMENT OF POSTAGE FEES (MAY 2015)

All postage and fees related to submission of information, including forms, and reports, etc., to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or other persons designated to receive, shall be paid by the Contractor.

(End of Clause)

030ADV24R0033 Section E

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY DELIVERY DATE

0001 1.00

030ADV24R0033 Section F

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

FAR Number Title Date

52.242-17 GOVERNMENT DELAY OF WORK APR 1984

52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER AUG 1989

52.247-34 F.O.B. DESTINATION NOV 1991

F.1 LC52.215-5 PLACE AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (JAN 2019)

Place of Performance: The Contractor's Facilities

The overall period of performance shall be as stated in section B.

The contractor is responsible for determining its hours of operation in fulfilling the requirements of this contract. The Library’s standard operating hours are from 8:30 AM through 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. The contractor shall coordinate with the COR for any work to be conducted at Library facilities.

030ADV24R0033 Section G

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 LC52.201-3 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION (AUG 2015)

This contract will be administered by:

Library Contracting Officer: James R. Robinson Phone: +1-202-707-9053 Email: jarobinson@loc.gov

Library Contract Specialist: Nikolas Wellstead Email: nwellstead@loc.gov

Library Contracting Officer Representative: TBD Phone: TBD Email: TBD

Contractor Contract Administrator: TBD Phone: TBD Email: TBD

LC52.232-2 SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS (JUN 2015)

Unless otherwise stated in an individual Order, the Contractor shall submit 1 invoice upon the conclusion of the month.

That invoice shall encompass all braille books sent under that month’s order. In addition, the monthly report shall be included with the invoice for the purposes of tracking. The contractor performance for payment shall be pursuant to the standards and acceptance criteria defined in this contract.

(End of Clause)

LC52.201-2 Ordering Officers (Feb 2017)

(a) Contracting officer’s ordering representatives, “Ordering Officers,” specifically designated for this contract are authorized to place orders expressly within the terms and conditions of this contract and not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.

(b) Specifically, Ordering Officers may not:

(1) Make any changes to the terms or conditions of the contract or agreement;

(2) Order or accept supplies or services not expressly within the scope of the contract or agreement;

(3) Issue instructions to the contractor to perform work that is outside the scope of the contract or agreement;

(4) Split purchases to avoid single purchase limits specified in the ordering officer’s designation letter; or

(5) Further delegate Ordering Officer authority.

(c) The Library is not obligated to pay for orders for products or services not included within the scope of this contract and clause.

(d) The following Library employees are designated as the contracting officer’s ordering officers under this contract:

030ADV24R0033 Section G

Zaneta Watson Head, Production Control Section, 202-707-7696 zawa@loc.gov

(End of Clause)

LC52.232-1 Alt I Library of Congress Invoice Instructions (FEB 2016) The Contractor must prepare and submit invoices electronically to: nlsadmin@loc.gov as well as the COR. The Contractor may submit payment requests using other than electronic means only when alternate procedures are authorized by the contracting officer in writing.

(End of clause)

030ADV24R0033 Section H

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 LC52.201-1 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) APPOINTMENT AND

AUTHORITY (JAN 2016)

(a) Performance of work under this contract is subject to the technical direction of the COR. The term “technical direction” includes, without limitation, direction to the contractor that directs or redirects the labor effort, shifts the work between work areas or locations, and/or fills in details and otherwise serves to ensure that tasks outlined in the contract are accomplished satisfactorily.

(b) Technical direction must be within the scope of the contract specification(s)/work statement. The COR does not have authority to issue technical direction that:

(1) Constitutes additional work outside the contract specification(s)/work statement;

(2) Constitutes a change as defined in the “Changes” clause of this contract;

(3) Causes an increase or decrease in the contract price, or the time required for contract performance;

(4) Changes any of the terms, conditions, or specification(s)/work statement of the contract;

(5) Interferes with the contractor's right to perform under the terms and conditions of the contract; or

(6) Directs, supervises or otherwise controls the actions of the contractor's employees.

(c) Technical direction may be oral or in writing. The COR must confirm oral direction in writing within five workdays, with a copy to the Contracting Officer.

(d) The Contractor shall proceed promptly with performance resulting from the technical direction issued by the COR.

If, in the opinion of the contractor, any direction of the COR or the designated representative falls within the limitations of (b) above, the contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer no later than the beginning of the next Government work day.

(e) Failure of the Contractor and the Contracting Officer to agree that technical direction is within the scope of the contract shall be subject to the terms of the “Disputes” clause of this contract.

(End of Clause)

H.2 LC52.203-1 CONTRACTOR PUBLICITY (OCT 2013)

The Contractor, or any entity or representative acting on behalf of the Contractor, may not refer to the equipment or services furnished pursuant to the provisions of this contract in any news release or commercial advertising, or in connection with any news release or commercial advertising, without first obtaining explicit written consent to do so from the Contracting Officer. Should any reference to such equipment or services appear in any news release or commercial advertising issued by or on behalf of the Contractor without the required consent, the Government will consider institution of all remedies available under applicable law.

030ADV24R0033 Section I

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 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):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

FAR Number Title Date

52.203-3 GRATUITIES APR 1984

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE AUG 2020

I.2 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include—

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C.

3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(6) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if—

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on—

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in FAR 32.608-2 in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b.

destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

(2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software.

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments

(9) The specification.

(t) [Reserved]

(u) Unauthorized Obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (u)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(v) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(End of Clause)

FAR Number Title Date

52.233-1 DISPUTES MAY 2014

52.242-13 BANKRUPTCY JUL 1995

52.243-1 CHANGES—FIXED-PRICE AUG 2018

52.245-1 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY SEP 2021

52.253-1 COMPUTER GENERATED FORMS JAN 1991

I.3 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES

OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC

2023)

(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 Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (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. 3805 note)).

(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:

[X] (1) 52.203–6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

[X] (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 (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community—see FAR 3.900(a).

[] (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) [Reserved]

[] (7) 52.204–14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

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

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

117–328).

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

[X] (11)(i) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Prohibition. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115– 390, title II).

[] (ii) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204–30.

[X] (12) 52.209–6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[X] (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) (41 U.S.C.

2313).

[] (14) [Reserved]

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

[] (16) 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).

[] (17) [Reserved]

[] (18)(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.

[] (19)(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.

[] (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (SEP 2023) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[] (21)(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.

[] (22)(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.

[] (23) 52.219–14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

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

[] (25) 52.219–27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[] (26) (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.

[] (27) 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)).

[] (28) 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)).

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

[] (30) l(26) 52.219–33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

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

[X] (32) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (NOV 2023) (E.O. 13126).

[X] (33) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

[X] (34)(i) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

[] (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

[X] (35)(i) 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.

[X] (36)(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.

[X] (37) 52.222–37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

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

[X] (39)(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. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

[] (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022). (E. O. 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.)

[] (41)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (MAY 2008) (42 U.S.C.6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

[] (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.)

[] (42) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (44)(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.

[] (45)(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.

[] (46) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

[] (47)(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.

[X] (48) 52.223–18, Encouraging Contractor…