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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

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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

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

030ADV26R0055 09-07-2026

Robinson, James (202) 707-9053 10-19-2026

5:00PM EDT

Contracts and Grants Directorate Library of Congress

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

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Contracts & Grants Directorate Library of Congress

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101 Independence Av SE Washington DC 20540-9411

Submit Invoices through nlsadmin@loc.gov with the COR copied Washington DC 20540

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030ADV26R0055

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 LC52.212-2 SUPPLEMENTAL LICENSE AGREEMENTS (JUL 2017)

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

F.2 LC52.211-1 DELIVERIES (APR 2015)

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

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 (MAR 2026)

I.3 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

I.4 52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

I.5 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

I.6 52.217-6 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY (MAR 1989)

I.7 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

I.8 52.217-7 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY—SEPARATELY PRICED LINE ITEM (MAR 1989)

I.9 LC52.204-27 HANDLING OF FEDERAL RECORDS (JUL 2021)

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I.10 LC52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEV) (FEB 2016)

I.11 LC52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE

ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEV) (MAY 2015)

I.12 LC52.216-1 ORDER PLACEMENT – SINGLE AWARD INDEFINITE DELIVERY, INDEFINITE QUANTITY (FEB 2016)

I.13 LC52.232-25 PROMPT PAYMENT (DEV) (JUL 2013)

I.14 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 (OCT 2025)

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

030ADV26R0055 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, Indefinite Quantity contract.

(End of Clause)

B.2 LC52.212-2 SUPPLEMENTAL LICENSE AGREEMENTS (JUL 2017)

The Library does not agree to licensing agreements or any other provisions that attempt to: (1) replace an order as the governing contract; (2) establish new or supplemental payment terms; or, (3) affect the legal relationships of the parties.

Notwithstanding any clauses in this contract or order, or the contractual vehicles against which the order is placed, that establish order of precedence, the rights and obligations provided by this contract or order take precedence over the rights and obligations set forth in any licensing agreements provided to the Library.

The Library’s incorporation of a licensing agreement into this contract or order excludes all terms of the licensing agreement that contravene, modify or conflict with the terms of 36 C.F.R. 701.7 available at: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=87a865ce2bd109313a951a3d477895d8&mc=true&node=se36.3.701_17&rgn=div8.

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B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 0.00 EA _______________

3 Year Ordering Period Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 12-22-2026 POP End: 12-21-2029

GRAND TOTAL _______________

B.5 IDIQ Minimum and Ceiling

Minimum: $ 25,000.00

Maximum: $1,500,000.00

030ADV26R0055 Section B

The Library of Congress will order the specified minimum amount under the IDIQ contract. After the minimum amount is ordered, the Library is under no obligation to place any further orders. The cumulative value of all task orders issued under this IDIQ contract shall not exceed the maximum amount specified under this IDIQ for the life of the contract.

This is a single-award IDIQ. Pricing shall be determined by the date of order execution. So if items are ordered in one year, but will not be delivered until the next year, only the prices that were placed at the time of the order will be utilized.

The Library may place multiple orders each year if such ordering is needed.

B.6 Dates of Ordering Years

Ordering Year 1: Date of award through 12 months

Ordering Year 2: The date of an Ordering Year’s POP through 12 months

Ordering Year 3: The date of an Ordering Year’s POP through 12 months

030ADV26R0055 Section C

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

SOW: DTBM Batteries - 1st Generation

SECTION C: Statement of Work

C.1. Background

The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS/BPD) is a part of the Library of Congress.

Specifically, NLS administers a free public library service to eligible residents of the United States and U.S.

citizens living abroad who cannot hold, handle, or read standard print media because of visual or physical disability. In support of this service NLS/BPD maintains a supply of digital talking book machines (DTBM) that are distributed to patrons for reading of NLS audio material.

There are two models of DTBM, the Standard Model (DS1) and the Advanced Model (DA1). The DTBM is a 6.2 x 8.8 x 1.7 inch consumer electronic device weighing 2.52 pounds and is typically stored in a 12 x 9.1 x 3.8 inch box. The batteries produced under this contract are already designed to fit both models of the DTBMs.

C.2. Scope

The contractor shall manufacture, assemble and deliver the DTBM Battery Pack for the 1st generation DTBMs in accordance with NLS specifications. The contractor shall develop all required tooling, production equipment and procedures required to manufacture, assemble and deliver the DTBM Battery pack for the DTBM in accordance with NLS specifications. See Attachments J1 and J2.

C.3. Requirements

C.3.1 Non-Recurring Engineering

C.3.1.1. Technical Data Package Maintenance

The COR will supply the technical data package that defines the complete design of the battery pack. The technical data package contains Mechanical CAD drawings and files, and Bill of Materials. See Attachment J1. Should it be necessary to change or modify the design of the battery pack to fulfill the requirements of this SOW then the contractor shall be responsible for following the agreed upon Engineering Change Control process and for updating/revising CAD drawings and files to reflect approved changes. Any changes to the design prior to or after full production must be proposed as an Engineering Change Request (ECR) and approved by the

COR.

The ECR must provide a detailed description of the proposed change and an analysis of the impact of the change. The ECR must also indicate testing to be performed to validate the change. If changes would result in a different price, a negotiation with a Contracting Officer shall be required. Depending on the severity of the change, and at the discretion of the CO, validation may require inspection of prototype samples by the COR. All costs of producing and shipping such additional samples shall be borne by the contractor.

C.3.1.2. Production Tooling and Test Equipment

The contractor shall produce or acquire any tooling required to manufacture the DTBM Battery pack defined in the technical data package as well as any equipment needed to assemble and test the components.

C.3.1.3. Verification Test Plan and Procedures

The contractor shall provide a verification test plan and procedures that describe how the DTBM Battery pack will be verified for compliance with NLS specifications.

C.3.2. Manufacturing and Production Plan

As part of the solicitation process, the Contractor shall propose a Manufacturing and Production Plan for the DTBM Battery Pack in draft format. See Attachment J2 for the schematics of the batteries. Upon a successful contract award, the Contractor shall work directly with the COR to finalize the plan to meet these schematics, which will then be incorporated into the contract. At a minimum the plan shall include a project schedule, tasks, and milestones for fulfilling the requirements of this contract. The plan shall include detailed information on the production facility, equipment/tools used for assembly, quality assurance procedures, and factory acceptance test. NLS shall have the final approval over the fully accepted and finalized plan. The contractor shall not enter full production without approval by NLS.

C.3.3. First Articles Samples

After passing factory acceptance tests, the contractor shall submit 20 first production articles of the completed DTBM Battery Pack. These samples shall be produced from the same production tooling and equipment to be used for mass production. NLS will inspect the units for compliance with the specifications and the requirements of this contract. Any defects or failure to meet requirements will be reported back to the contractor. The contractor will be given reasonable time 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.

C.3.4. Mass Production

Upon written approval and acceptance by NLS of the first articles samples, the contractor shall produce and deliver the first production lot to NLS. Individual delivery orders will be issued for any additional production lots. Any changes to the design of the DTBM Battery pack will be initiated via engineering change control. All mass production lots will be subject to the inspection and acceptance by NLS Quality Assurance.

C.3.5. Post Award Conference 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.3.6. Status Meetings / Reports

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. Status Reports presented at these meetings may be required at the discretion of the COR. The contents of the Status Reports shall be agreed on by both parties if ever requested.

C.4. Deliverables

Reference Description of Event/Deliverable Due date

3.3.1.1. Manufacturing and Production plan

and Engineering Control Process

Draft due at the time of proposal submission. Final report shall be approved no later than 30 days after POP start date.

3.3.1.2. Production Tooling and Test

Equipment

As needed.

3.3.1.3. Verification Test Plan and Procedures No later than 30 days after POP start date.

C.3.2. Manufacturing and Production plan Draft due at the time of proposal submission. Final report shall be approved no later than 30 days after POP start date.

C.3.3. First Articles Samples No later than 90 days after POP start date

C.3.4. Mass production DTBM Battery Pack No later than 120 days after POP start date

C.3.5. Kick Off Meeting Within 7 days after award.

C.3.6. Status Meetings / Reports Upon COR request.

C.6. Warranty 24 months upon acceptance of product

C.5. Government Furnished Property (GFP)

The Library shall provide access to the electronic CAD data of the DTBM Battery pack.

C.6. Warranty

The contractor shall warrant that each DTBM Battery pack is free from material, workmanship and construction defects and that each DTBM Battery pack shall be fully functional under normal use for a period of 24 calendar months from acceptance by NLS. The contractor shall repair or replace defective DTBM Battery packs and ship them back to NLS. The contractor is responsible for all shipping involved with warranty repair/replacement.

C.7. Ownership All items produced under this contract become the property of the Library of Congress. This includes all plans, samples, produced items (and samples), tooling, etc. Every single item produced under this contract shall be the property of the Library.

030ADV26R0055 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).

(End of Clause)

030ADV26R0055 Section F

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY DELIVERY DATE

0001 0.00

F.2 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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F.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. Capitol Police. Once cleared, proceed to D Street and Delaware Avenue S.W. (open Mon-Fri.4:45 am – 3:00 pm) to gain access to Capitol Hill. The OSDC phone number is (202)224-0202.

When a vehicle enters the OSDC:

1. Drivers information is checked.

2. Truck unloaded and material X-rayed and screened.

3. Material is replaced and the vehicle is sealed.

4. Vehicle proceeds to Delaware Avenue, seal is verified, and truck is cleared to first destination.

5. If multiple deliveries on the Hill the vehicle will be resealed upon departure from each delivery location – except the Library of Congress.

6. Vehicle arrives at the Library of Congress. The seal is verified and removed by the police.

(e) DELIVERIE S AFTER 3:00 P.M. Weekdays or Saturday – ALL DELIVERIES / WITH COORDINATION WITH USCP LIBRARY DIVISION (Exception basis for same day delivery only)

Provide all information as above and copy the Library Division at police_support@loc.gov (underscore between police and support) and a fax to (202) 707-1030 and include the estimated arrival time. The inspection location is the 600 block of New Jersey Ave. S.E., and C St NW near the power plant. Call the Library Division at (202) 707-1000 who will arrange for the vehicle to be swept. The vehicle will then be escorted to the Library. All containers have a designated placement location and the Contractor shall not leave any container in any area except those identified in this contract. This expressly designates Independence Avenue, C Street, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Streets and East Capitol Street, SE as areas off limits for staging of containers. All delivery vehicles shall have clearly identified company signage. Driver and all onsite staff shall wear distinguishable company uniform and/or company ID. The Contractor shall not travel beyond the dock area of the Madison Loading Dock. The Contractor shall comply with the Library security procedures. Contractor will be briefed by the COR on Library’s security procedures currently in effect. The security procedures vary periodically.

(End of Clause)

D.3 Potential Shipping Location

Individual Orders will specify the delivery location(s) of the products. However, they will be to one of the three following locations:

NATIONAL LIBRARY SERVICE FOR THE BLIND AND PRINT DISABLED

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

JOHN ADAMS BUILDING

ATTN: JOSEPH DORSEY

1010 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE

WASHINGTON, DC, 20540

MULTI STATE CENTER WEST

UTAH STATE GOVERNMENT LIBRARY DIVISION UTAH STATE LIBRARY

250 N 1950 W

SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84116

MULTI STATE CENTER EAST

CLOVERNOOK CENTER FOR THE BLIN & VISUALLY IMPAIRED

7000 HAMILTON AVE

CINCINNATI, OH, 45231

Each Order shall specify which address/addresses the items shall be shipped out

030ADV26R0055 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: Medina, Leslie

Address: Contracts & Grants Directorate

Library of Congress

LA 325

Washington DC 20540-9411

Phone:

Email: lmedina@loc.gov

Library Contracting Officer Representative: Dorsey, Joseph

Address:

Phone: (202) 707-2426

Email: jdorsey@loc.gov

030ADV26R0055 Section G

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: nlsadmin@loc.gov with the COR copied on the email. The Contractor may submit payment requests using other than electronic means only when alternate procedures are authorized by the contracting officer in writing.

030ADV26R0055 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.

030ADV26R0055 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

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

NOV 2023

52.233-1 DISPUTES MAY 2014

52.242-13 BANKRUPTCY JUL 1995

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 (MAR

2026)

(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).

[] (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.)

[X] (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).

[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 (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 (MAR 2026) (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.

[] (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.

[] (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 (OCT 2025) (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 (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.

[X] (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).

[X] (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 (OCT 2025) (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 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than $20,000, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor—

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of $1,500,000.00;

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of $1,500,000.00; or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 30 days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in paragraph (b)(1) or (2) of this section.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within 30 days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

(End of Clause)

I.4 52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from 12/22/2026 through the final day of the contract's ordering period.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) A delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when—

(1) If sent by mail (includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery service), the Government deposits the order in the mail;

(2) If sent by fax, the Government transmits the order to the Contractor’s fax number; or

(3) If sent electronically, the Government either—

(i) Posts a copy of the delivery order or task order to a Government document access system, and notice is sent to the Contractor; or

(ii) Distributes the delivery order or task order via email to the Contractor’s email address.

(d) Orders may be issued by methods other than those enumerated in this clause only if authorized in the contract.

(End of Clause)

I.5 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause.

The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the "maximum." The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the "minimum."

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after 12/21/2029.

(End of Clause)

I.6 52.217-6 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY (MAR 1989)

The Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule at the unit price specified.