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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:

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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

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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

030ADV25R0030 03-24-2025

Robinson, James (202) 707-9053 04-24-2025

5:00PM EDT

Contracts and Grants Directorate Library of Congress

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

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DELIVERY

See Sections D&F for delivery instructions.

Contracts & Grants Directorate Library of Congress

LA 325

101 Independence Av SE Washington DC 20540-9411

Submit Invoices through https://www.ipp.gov Washington DC 20540

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030ADV25R0030

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 LC52.216-3 CONTRACT TYPE (JUN 2016)

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.7. ACCEPTANCE TESTING

C.8. QUALITY ASSURANCE

C.9. ENGINEERING CHANGE CONTROL

C.10. WARRANTY

C.12. STATUS MEETINGS

C.13. WORKFLOW OVERVIEW

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

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

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

G.2 LC52.232-1A LIBRARY OF CONGRESS INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS (OCT 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 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE

ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN 2025)

I.3 LC52.211-2 DELIVERIES TO THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, CAPITOL HILL CAMPUS (JUN 2021)

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

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

ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEV) (MAY 2015)

I.6 LC52.232-25 PROMPT PAYMENT (DEV) (JUL 2013)

I.7 LC52.233-1 52.233-1 (DEV) DISPUTES (MAY 2014)

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

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 (MAY 2024)

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

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

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

030ADV25R0030 Section B

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

B.1 LC52.216-3 CONTRACT TYPE (JUN 2016)

This is a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. Pricing shall be all inclusive of shipping and all other overhead costs. The pricing shall be per-unit pricing fully burdened.

(End of Clause)

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 2,100.00 EA _______________

Braille Mailing Containers: Regular Dimensions: 12(W) x 13(L) x 4(H) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 05-01-2025 POP End: 04-30-2026

0002 470.00 EA _______________

Braille Mailing Containers: Long Dimension: 12(W)x19(L)x4 (H) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 05-01-2025 POP End: 04-30-2026

GRAND TOTAL _______________

030ADV25R0030 Section C

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK

BRAILLE MAINLING CONTAINERS

C.1. BACKGROUND

The National Library Service (NLS) produces books and magazines in braille and audio format for people who are unable to read standard print due to visual or other physical disabilities. Most of these books and magazines are circulated to patrons through the mail. Braille books are primarily distributed in multi-volume format to libraries and utilize braille mailing containers to be sent to individual patrons.

C.2. SCOPE OF WORK

The contractor shall furnish the reusable braille mailing containers as specified herein.

C.3. REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall produce two types of reusable braille mailing containers that conforms to the requirements defined in attachment J1 Braille Volume Mailing Container Requirements. The images below are for general reference. The front of the containers shall have a pre-printed text, which will be provided by NLS.

Outer dimensions:

Standard containers: 12(W) x 13(L) x 4 (H) Large containers: 12(W)x19(L)x4 (H).

NLS estimates procuring up to 2,500 braille mailing containers, with around 80% for the stand size and 20% for the large size.

(FRONT VIEW) (BACK VIEW)

Contractor shall send the containers schematic drawings in PDF format with all dimensions for NLS approval prior to mass production, All items produced under this contract shall comply with the specifications outlined in Section J-1, Braille Mailing Container Requirements.

All items produced under this contract shall be the sole property of the United States Library of Congress.

C.4. PRODUCTION CONTROL SAMPLES

C.4.1. Before the start of the full production lot, the contractor shall furnish 10 (ten) reusable braille mailing containers of each size. The contractor shall deliver these units to NLS headquarters (address below) for NLS to test the units. Production control samples shipped to NLS/LOG from the factory shall be sent F.O.B Destination, Freight Prepaid, to the following location:

Library of Congress National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled Processing and Receiving Unit (LA-G18) 101 Independence Ave., S.E. (mail stop #4960) Washington, D.C. 20540-4960

C.4.2. Prior to mass production, NLS shall test the production lot samples containers using the following tests:

C.4.2.1. Workmanship: container dimensions, container material, dust protection, markings, handle, closure according to the specification listed in the Braille Volume Mailing Container Requirements (Attachment J.1) .

C.4.2.3. The items shall be inspected to ensure they are free of frayed edges, corners, and shall be provided with minimum protuberances.

C.4.3. Approval of these units in writing by NLS contracting officer’s representative (COR) shall constitute approval to begin full production of the total order quantity.

C.4.4. If the production control samples are rejected for any reason, the contractor shall have thirty (30) days to correct the deficiency and submit ten (10) new samples for approval. The contractor shall not commence work on the full production quantity until written approval from NLS is received.

C.4.5. The contractor's inspection reports shall accompany the samples sent to NLS HQ. The inspection report shall be submitted within forty-eight (48) hours after upon shipping of the Production Control Samples. The inspection report shall contain a check list (or table) showing what has been tested, and the test status (such as approved or failed) for each aspect of the container listed in the Braille Volume Mailing Container Requirements (Attachment J.1).

C.4.6. The contractor shall inspect each unit of the pre-production articles lot of 10 for adherence to the Braille Volume Mailing Container Requirements (Attachment J.1).

C.4.7. The contractor shall be responsible for all tests associated with in-process manufacturing, inspection, and quality control, including those tests required for stock items procured and installed as complete components. Except as otherwise specified in a contract or purchase order, the contractor may utilize his own or any other inspection facilities and services acceptable to the Library of Congress.

Inspection records of examinations and tests shall be kept complete and available to NLS as specified in this contract. The Library of Congress reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the Braille Volume Mailing Container Requirements (Attachment J1) where such inspections are deemed necessary to ensure that supplies and services conform to the prescribed requirements.

C.4.8. The contractor shall maintain an inspection system, including appropriate inspection forms and reports, which must be approved by NLS. Any defects or failure to meet requirements will be reported back to the contractor. The contractor will be given 30 days to correct or repair any defects and resubmit for approval. All costs of producing and shipping any such additional units shall be borne by the contractor. If a significant defect or fault is found in the production units which can be traced to a lack of adequate production control or inspection, the necessary control or inspection shall be instituted without additional charge. The contractor shall retain all inspection reports for a period of eighteen months following shipment of the final items.

C.5. FULL PRODUCTION LOTS

Upon written approval and acceptance by NLS of the pre-manufacturing test articles, the contractor shall furnish and deliver the balance of the delivery order. The contractor shall randomly sample the quantity of units as determined by ANSI/ASQ Z-1.4 standard (LINK) at the Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) standard

0.65 level II and send the inspection report to NLS. The inspection report shall contain a check list (or table) that shows what has been tested, and the status of the test (for instance approved or failed for each aspect of the container following the Braille Volume Mailing Container Requirements (Attachment J.1) .

If defective items are identified by NLS delivered, contractor shall replace them at no cost to NLS (within the warranty period).

The production lot will be split between three storage facilities: NLS HQ; Multi-State Center East (MSCE);

and Multi-State Center West. The quantities to be shipped to each location will be provided by NLS prior to final distribution of the lot.

Reusable braille mailing containers shall be shipped direct from the contractor’s factory for acceptance or approval by NLS, and shall be sent F.O.B. Destination to one these following addresses below (per NLS instructions):

Library of Congress National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled Processing and Receiving Unit (LA-G18) 101 Independence Ave., S.E. (mail stop #4960) Washington, D.C. 20540-4960

Multistate Center West Joe Ballard 250 N 1950 W, Suite D Salt Lake City Ut 84116-7904 Telephone: 801-715-6783 Email address: jballard@utah.gov

Multistate Center East Joe Amber 4260 Port Union Road Suite 100 Fairfield, OH 45011 Telephone: (513) 771-1127 Email address: jamber@multistate-east.com

C.6. MARKINGS AND PACKAGING

Each reusable braille mailing container shall be marked and packaged in accordance with the Braille Volume Mailing Container Requirements (Attachment J1).

The boxes are to be properly packaged and secured to avoid any damages to the materials. Boxes shall be stacked with the heaviest on the bottom and with no boxes hanging over the edges of the shipping pallets.

The boxes must be shrink-wrapped with multiple layers to hold them tight. This shrink-wrapping shall go around (or through) the pallet itself so that the boxes and pallet can be moved as on unit before shipping.

Fully packaged pallets containing the boxes with the braille mailing material are not to exceed 60 inches in height (or 5 feet) in total to ensure the pallet is not overloaded and that forklift operators can operate with a standard and safe clearance.

Shipments incorrectly stacked or found in unsafe unloading conditions once received by NLS or the Multistate Centers shall be returned to the vendor for repacking and redelivery to NLS at contractor’s expense. The contractor will be responsible for any shipping damage resulting from improper packing.

The contractor shall incorporate good assembly/workmanship practices and quantity control procedures that ensure the shipping boxes (containing the braille mailing containers) will present no harm to the contents during transportation.

C.7. ACCEPTANCE TESTING

NLS reserves the right to perform on-site inspections at any time of any process or test being performed during the manufacturing of the product described herein. The NLS representative shall have the authority to select, at random and at any time, samples for testing to the specified requirements.

C.8. QUALITY ASSURANCE

The contractor shall develop and maintain an ISO 9001 certified Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) to ensure production of goods in accordance with this contract. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective products. The QAP shall be delivered as part of the first production articles. After acceptance of the QAP the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to its QAP.

The contractor is required to provide written documentation showing that the contractor's methods of quality control verify all aspects of the Braille Volume Mailing Container Requirements (Attachment J1). The contractor shall submit this document to the NLS/BPH Quality Assurance Section and the COR at the beginning of the order

As part of the contractor’s QAP, the contractor shall be required to develop a corrective action plan in response to any failures or defects reported to the contractor by NLS. The corrective action plan shall document the cause of the failure or defect and the action taken by the contractor to ensure the failure or defect is corrected. The corrective action plan shall be submitted within 2 weeks of any reported failure or defect. NLS will approve or reject the corrective action plan within 15 business days of receipt.

C.9. ENGINEERING CHANGE CONTROL

The contractor shall utilize a recognized engineering change control process. The reusable braille mailing container approved as part of the pre-production articles shall be placed under engineering change control.

Any changes to the product prior to, during or after the production lot must be proposed as an Engineering Change Request (ECR) and shared with NLS as soon as change has been identified. The ECR report must provide a detailed description of the proposed change and an analysis of the impact of the change. The ECR report must also indicate testing to be performed in order to validate the change. Any changes identified in the ECRs must be approved by the Contracting Officer. Depending on the severity of the change, and at the discretion of NLS, validation may require inspection of prototype samples by NLS. All costs of producing and shipping any such additional samples shall be borne by the contractor.

C.10. WARRANTY

The contractor warrants that each reusable braille mailing container is free from defects in material, workmanship and construction for a period of 12 calendar months from acceptance by NLS. All implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are in Section I, FAR 52.212-4(o).

Reusable braille mailing containers found to be defective within the warranty period shall be shipped by NLS to the contractor's facility in the United States. At its option, the contractor shall repair or replace the defective containers and ship them back to NLS. Warranty repairs or replacements must be completed within sixty (6) days. Containers repaired and returned under warranty shall include all packaging, instruction materials, labels, etc. All in-warranty repairs shall be further warranted for an additional one year from acceptance at NLS following repair/replacement.

C.11. KICKOFF MEETING

Within 7 days after the award of this contract, a post award conference (kickoff meeting) will occur between the Contractor and the Library of Congress. At this meeting, a discussion of the expectations, deliverables, procedures, and any and all other aspects related to this contract shall be discussed.

C.12. STATUS MEETINGS

The Contractor shall be required to meet via teleconference with the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) once a week during the first month of this contract. Meetings will be as often as necessary thereafter as determined by the Contracting Officer or COR. However, upon request, the Contractor shall make themselves available within 48 hours for a meeting with the Library of Congress for a status meeting. The Library also reserves the right to inspect the contractor’s or manufacturer's facility within 48 hours of notice.

C.13. WORKFLOW OVERVIEW

The following sections document the overall workflow process:

3.2.1 All braille mailing containers shall adhere to the specifications enumerated in Section J-1, Braille Mailing Container Requirements.

3.2.2 Prior to mass production, the contractor shall send the containers schematic drawings in PDF format with all dimensions for NLS approval.

3.2.3 Any requested changes proposed by the contractor during production shall require submission of ten

(10) new samples incorporating the changes and must be approved by NLS.

3.2.4 Prior to mass production of reusable containers, the contractor shall ship ten (10) of each size production sample to NLS for approval. Sample shall be sent forty-five (45) days from start of period of performance or sooner.

3.2.5 Prior to mass production, NLS shall test the production lot samples for testing.

3.2.6 Approval of these units in writing by NLS contracting officer’s representative (COR) shall constitute approval to begin full production of the total order quantity.

3.2.7 If the production control samples are rejected for any reason, the contractor shall have thirty (30) days to correct the deficiency and submit ten (10) new samples for approval. The contractor shall not commence work on the full production quantity until written approval from NLS is received.

3.2.8 Upon approval of the samples, the contractor shall produce the reusable braille mailing container of each size deliver these units to one of the three delivery locations (to be specified by the COR) within sixty days from receipt of the approved purchase order.

3.2.9 The reusable braille mailing container shall be labeled, palletized, and banded or shrink wrapped when shipped.

3.2.10 The boxes are to be properly packaged and secured to avoid any damages to the materials. The contractor will be responsible for any shipping damage resulting from improper packing of customized shipping locations.

C.14. DELIVERABLES

Requirements paragraph reference description of event/deliverable Due date/payment schedule

Requirements Reference

Description of event/deliverable Due date/payment schedule

C.11. Kickoff Meeting Within seven (7) days after award

C.12. Status Meeting Within forty-eight (48) hours after a request from the Library

C.4. Production Control Samples Forty-five (45) days from start of any order’s period of performance, or sooner.

C.4.5. Contractor’s Inspection Reports Submitted within forty-eight

(48) hours after upon shipping of the Production Control Samples

C.5. Full Production Lots – Shipments to be sent to NLS HQ, Multistate Center East, or Multistate Center West, as determined by the COR

Sixty (60) days from the receipt of the approval to proceed after the production control sample testing acceptance

C.3.2.5 Control samples are rejected Thirty (30) days to correct the deficiency and submit new samples for testing.

C.8. Quality Assurance Plan Draft Version: Due at the time of quote submission.

Final Version: Thirty (30) days from start of the period of performance, or sooner.

C.9. Engineering Change Control As soon as a change is identified and before continuing production.

C.10 Warranty Twelve (12) months after acceptance of the items by

NLS

030ADV25R0030 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

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030ADV25R0030 Section E

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Inspection and acceptance under this contract will be in accordance with paragraph (a) Inspection and Acceptance of FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (Nov 2023).

030ADV25R0030 Section F

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

FAR Number Title Date

52.242-17 GOVERNMENT DELAY OF WORK APR 1984

The production lot will be split between three storage facilities: NLS HQ; Multi-State Center East (MSCE);

and Multi-State Center West. The quantities to be shipped to each location will be provided by NLS prior to final distribution of the lot.

Reusable braille mailing containers shall be shipped direct from the contractor’s factory for acceptance or approval by NLS, and shall be sent F.O.B. Destination to one these following addresses below (per NLS instructions):

Library of Congress National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled Processing and Receiving Unit (LA-G18) 101 Independence Ave., S.E. (mail stop #4960) Washington, D.C. 20540-4960

Multistate Center West Joe Ballard 250 N 1950 W, Suite D Salt Lake City Ut 84116-7904 Telephone: 801-715-6783 Email address: jballard@utah.gov

Multistate Center East Joe Amber 4260 Port Union Road Suite 100 Fairfield, OH 45011 Telephone: (513) 771-1127 Email address: jamber@multistate-east.com

030ADV25R0030 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: Robinson, James

Address: Contracts & Grants Directorate

Library of Congress

LA 325

Washington DC 20540-9411

Phone: (202) 707-9053

Email: jarobinson@loc.gov

Library Contract Specialist: Robinson, James

Address: Contracts & Grants Directorate

Library of Congress

LA 325

Washington DC 20540-9411

Phone: (202) 707-9053

Email: jarobinson@loc.gov

Library Contracting Officer Representative: Haspo, Beatriz

Address:

Phone: (202) 707-1131

Email: bhas@loc.gov

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Contractor Contract Administrator: Provided at time of award

Address: Provided at time of award

Provided at time of award

Provided at time of award

Provided at time of award

Phone:

Email:

G.2 LC52.232-1A LIBRARY OF CONGRESS INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS (OCT 2016)

The Contractor must prepare and submit invoices electronically to: admin@nls.gov with a copy sent to 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.

030ADV25R0030 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.

030ADV25R0030 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

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE AUG 2020

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

NOV 2023

52.233-1 DISPUTES MAY 2014

52.243-1 CHANGES—FIXED-PRICE AUG 2018

52.253-1 COMPUTER GENERATED FORMS JAN 1991

I.2 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES

OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN

2025)

(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:

[] (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).

[] (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).

[] (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, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (JAN 2025) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (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 (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[] (21)(i) 52.219–9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JAN 2025) (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 (JAN 2025) of 52.219–9.

[] (v) Alternate IV (JAN 2025) 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 Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[] (26) (i) 52.219-28, Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JAN 2025) (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) 52.219–33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

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

[X] (32) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2025) (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).

[] (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).

[X] (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2025). (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 (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

[] (43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

[] (44) 52.223-20, Aerosols. (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

[] (45) 52.223-21, Foams (MAY 2024). (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

[] (46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) (E.O. 14057, 7 U.S.C. 8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C.

8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671I).

[] (47)(i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

[] (48)(i) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (OCT 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

[] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225-1.

[] (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103- 182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

[] (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

[] (iii) Alternate II (JAN 2025) of 52.225-3.

[] (iv) Alternate III (FEB 2024) of 52.225-3.

[] (v) Alternate IV (OCT 2022) of 52.225-3.

[] (50) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note

[X] (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

[] (52) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

[] (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[] (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[X] (55) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024) (E.O. 13513)

[X] (56) 52.229–12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

[] (57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

[] (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C.

4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

[X] (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C.

3332).

[] (60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (63) 52.240–1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act—Covered Foreign Entities (NOV 2024) (Sections 1821–1826, Pub. L. 118–31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

[] (64) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

[] (65)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

[] (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.

[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[] (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022).

[] (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

[] (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

[] (10) 52.247-69, Reporting Requirement for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers Regarding Training to Prevent Human Trafficking (JAN 2025) (49 U.S.C. 40118(g)).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records— Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(i) 52.203–13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203–17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712).

(iii) 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)).

(iv) 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).

(v) 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).

(vi) 52.204–27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117– 328).

(vii) (A) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Prohibition. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

(B) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204–30.

(viii) 52.219–8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219–8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(ix) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

(x) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(xi) 52.222–35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xii) 52.222–36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

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

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

Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xv) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xvii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xviii) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xix) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2025) (E.O. 12989).

(xx) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022).

(xxi) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(xxii)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xxiii) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(xxiv) 52.226–6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxv) 52.232–40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232–40.

(xxvi) 52.240–1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act—Covered Foreign Entities (NOV 2024) (Sections 1821–1826, Pub. L. 118–31, 41 U.S.C.3901 note prec.).

(xxvii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of Clause)

I.3 LC52.211-2 DELIVERIES TO THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, CAPITOL HILL CAMPUS (JUN

2021)

(a) SAFETY. Trucks making deliveries to the Library of Congress must meet the following minimum clearances: 13 ft high, 9 ft wide and 20 ft long. Contractor vehicles exceeding that limitation shall not be permitted access to the Loading Dock area. The Contractor shall ensure that ceiling; doors or walls are not disturbed or damaged. The Contractor shall be held responsible for all costs of repairs to ceiling, doors, etc. and any secondary damage resulting from that damage. The maximum ceiling height inside the loading dock is 14′-8″.

(b) SECURITY. The contractor must adhere to all Library of Congress and U.S. Capitol Police physical security protocols and offsite screening procedures. These requirements may change during the course of the contract and it is the responsibility of the contractor to stay in compliance with current regulations. The most current procedures for accessing only the Madison Loading Dock are as follows:

(c) SCREENING PROCESS FOR ALL VEHICLES COMING TO LIBRARY OF CONGRESS LOADING DOCKS & JEFFERSON EAST

PARKING LOT FREIGHT ELEVATOR

Process includes all trucks, cars and vans coming to the LC Capitol Hill campus. All contractors are now required to notify the Off-Site Delivery Center (OSDC) no later than 24 HOURS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL (48-72 hours if possible)

Contractors are required to have a letter on file with the U.S. Capitol Police. The letter must be on company letterhead accompanied by signature of the owner, president or manager and sent directly to the OSDC email:

OSDCAdmin@USCP.GOV and the COR. The letter shall be protected with a password, and the password shall be sent separately. Requests for access must be renewed every year and should contain the following information:

1. Company Name,

2. Drivers/Employee Names requiring access,

3. Social Security Number for each Driver/Employee,

4. Date of Birth for each Drive Employee,

5. Driver License Number,

6. Vehicle make, model, tag number,

7. Building(s) to be accessed,

8. COR’s name and phone number,

9. Contract number

All deliveries must include a Bill of Lading and designate a Library Point of Contact (POC) name and telephone number for deliveries. If making more than one delivery on the Hill, make the Library of Congress your last stop. If you do not, you will have to go through the screening process again after leaving the Library.

Vehicles leaving the Library are not resealed.

(d) DELIVERIES BEFORE 3:00 P.M. – OFF-SITE DELIVERY CENTER (OSDC)

The OSDC is open Mon-Fri. 4:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 4700 Shepherd Parkway S.W. for screening by the U.S.