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31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30.

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

PR-24-GPO-2622

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

040ADV-25-Q-0010

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

04/02/2025

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY CODE GPO 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: 0 % FOR:

GPO

732 North Capitol St NW Washington, DC, 20401, US

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

ECONOMICALLY

DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

8(A)

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON

BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION

12. DISCOUNT TERMS 13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

REQUEST

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES

AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

REQUEST

FOR QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

15. DELIVER TO

See Schedule

CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

Same As Issuing Office

GPO

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE FACILITY

CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

OFFER BELOW IS CHECKED SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

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

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH

AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND

ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE OFFER

DATED . . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. EMAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK NUMBER

PARTIAL FINAL

STOCK RECORD (S/R) 40. PAID BY

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE 42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE RECEIVED (MM/DD/YYYY) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021) BACK

040ADV-25-Q-0010

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1. Listing of Incorporated Purchase Requisitions

2. Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

3. Section C - Description/Specifications/Work Statement

4. Section D - Packaging and Marking

5. Section E - Inspection and Acceptance Terms

6. Section F - Delivery or Performance

7. Section G - Contract Administration Data

8. Section H - Special Contract Requirements

9. Section I - Contract Clauses

10. Section J - List of Documents, Exhibits, and other Attachments

11. Section K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors

12. Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors

13. Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

1. Listing of Incorporated Purchase Requisitions

Incorporated Purchase Requisition Numbers: PR-24-GPO-2622

2. Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

Item Number Base Item

Number Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

0001 IDENTIFYING AND MITIGATING

WATER LEAKS IN THE

BASEMENT WALLS, D-025

1 Each

Contract Type Firm Fixed Price Unit Price

Extended Price Description: DENTIFYING AND MITIGATING WATER LEAKS IN THE BASEMENT WALLS, D-025

Note: A comprehensive price breakdown is required for this solicitation, detailing the contractor’s labor, time costs, and other relevant expenses

Purchase Requisitions: PR-24-GPO-2622

IDC Type: Not Applicable

[ End Section B]

3. Section C - Description/Specifications/Work Statement

Statement Of Work (SOW)

Identifying and Mitigating Water Leaks in the Basement Walls, D-025

1. BACKGROUND: The U.S Government Publishing Office (GPO) provides publishing and dissemination services for the official and authentic government publications to Congress, Federal Agencies, Federal Depository Libraries, and the American Public. GPO’s Basement, which connects Building C to Building D, is used to transport the material for these important and secured documents back and forth between the two buildings. During heavy rain, there were water leaks on the walls in room D-025. The site had previously been injected with 6 gallons of polyurethane foam and approximately 3 gallons of Mutigel acrylic resin by The Contractor. The injections resulted in mitigating water leaks at the injection sites, however we noted leaking at new locations along the wall. The intention of this Statement of Work is to seek a Contractor that can find the cause of water leaks in the basement of Building D, D-025, and provide GPO with their professional opinion on how to address the leak with possible solutions and decide on the most efficient way to address the leak and fix the problem permanently.

2. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this project is to conduct a comprehensive non-destructive testing (NDT) investigation on Building D Basement Area D-025 to identify and locate any voids or cavities behind the concrete walls. The concrete wall varies in thickness from 14-,23- and 36-inch areas across the area of interest. In total the wall area is approximately 1,350 square feet in area where the Eastern wall is approx. 75ft length and 13 ft height, and the Southern wall is approx. 25ft length and 15ft height. The Contractor shall use advanced techniques and equipment to detect any foundation or joints irregularities, voids, or cavities behind the concrete walls to find the cause of the leaks. The Contractor shall use advance testing method across the visible leak areas/visible cracks to measures concrete quality, unconsolidated concrete zones and voids. Following the comprehensive investigation of the walls and the foundation, The Contractor shall correct the cause of the water leaks with any means necessary using the latest technology and equipment.

3. SCOPE: GPO’s Facilities Management (FM) is seeking a Contractor to provide all labor, material, equipment, and accessories necessary to identify, locate and correct any voids or cavities behind the concrete walls in the Basement of Building D, Area D-025 at the US Government Publishing Office, 735 North Capitol St., NE, Washington DC 20002.

4. SUPERVISION OF CONTRACTORS EMPLOYEES

a. Personnel assigned to perform services under this task order shall be at all times under the direction and control of the Contractor. Notwithstanding, any other provisions of this task order, the Contractor shall at all times be responsible for the supervision of its employees in the performance of the services required under this task order.

If the Contractor finds clarification necessary with respect to the scope of the services to be performed hereunder, he/she shall request, in writing, such clarification from the Contracting Officer. Contractor personnel shall not at any time, during the TASK ORDER's period, be employees of the U.S. Government.

5. PROTECTION OF WORK AND PROPERTY

a. The Contractor shall continuously maintain adequate protection of all work from damage and shall protect the government’s property from injury or loss arising out of this contract. The Contractor shall also make good any such damages, injury, or loss, except such as may be directly caused by employees of the government. If the COR finds that the workplace is not safe, the COR will order that the Contractor stop the work until the correction is made. The government shall not extend the contract period for the time spent on fixing the problem. The Contractor shall not close or obstruct walkways, passageways, or stairways.

b. No dust and debris should get into the storage area on the same floor. In case GPO determines that the dust could cause the problem of operating the production process, the COR will order that the Contractor stop the work until the correction is made. The government shall not extend the contract period for the time spent on fixing the problem.

c. The Contractor shall also not store or place materials in passageways, stairs or other means of egress and shall conduct operations with minimum traffic interference.

d. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to the existing structure, including wall or contents by reason of the insufficiency of protection provided.

6. CLEANUP

a. The Contractor shall keep the work areas orderly and free from debris during the progress of the project.

b. The Contractor shall remove all loose materials and filings resulting from the work.

c. The Contractor shall remove any chemical and residue from the walls and floors after work completed.

7. ACCIDENT REPORTS: In the event of accidents of any kind, the Contractor shall furnish GPO with copies of all accident reports at the same time they are forwarded to any other parties. without delay, for review.

[End of Section C]

4. Section D - Packaging and Marking

N/A

[ End Section D]

5. Section E - Inspection and Acceptance Terms

E1 Quality: The Contractor must use the best commercial industry standards for all services performed.

E2 Inspection at Destination: All reports submitted will be reviewed and approved by COR to ensure that all aspects of the SOW are addressed.

[End Section E]

6. Section F - Delivery or Performance

Line Item: 0001 Period Of Performance Start Date Period Of Performance End Date Period Of Performance Address

The Date of Award

Not to Exceed (NTE) 21 Days from the Start Date

Note: GPO reserves the right for early termination or to extend the POP at the convenience to the Government as needed.

GPO

732 North Capitol St NW Washington DC District of Columbia US 20401

F.1. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE/HOURS OF OPERATIONS

Government Publishing Office

Address: 732 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20401

Work under this requirement shall be performed at GPO headquarters campus and the contractor’s workplace unless otherwise stated in writing by the Contracting Officer. Work hours are to be between the hours of 7AM and 3PM Monday through Sunday to allow for support personnel to be on site. Exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis with written approval of the COR.

F.2. Deliverable

The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, tools, supplies, materials, equipment, and transportation to identify the cause of the water leaks. The Contractor shall provide GPO with a detailed report of findings and mapping of the affected area.

The Contractor shall provide GPO The type of testing and inspecting method they are planning to use (Ground Penetrating Radar

(GPR), Spectral Analysis of Surface Waves (SASW), etc..).

The Contractor shall inspect the effected walls vertical and horizontal directions locate and map internal irregularities, voids or cavities.

The Contractor shall waterproof any cracks or voids with proper materials from the inside of the structure through cracks, joints, and walls, as necessary. Holes shall be drilled in accordance with the industry standards if deemed necessary to remedy the leakage.

The materials and equipment used to correct the water leaks should provide a lasting barrier against the intrusion of water.

The contractor shall use a variety of data collection strategies to provide GPO with a complete analysis of all NDE data and conclusions regarding concrete wall integrity and backfill void characterizations.

The Contractor shall provide GPO professional recommendation and opinion on possible reasons for the water intrusion and perform the most efficient and effective way to prevent water intrusion into the basement of Building D, D-025.

The Contractor shall provide GPO all data analysis, and full report of findings before they start any work on the affected area and after the completion of the work.

The contractor shall provide GPO with a report detailing their findings within one week of data collection.

The Contractor shall attend conference calls/virtual meetings to discuss project details and results.

All work shall be in accordance with applicable codes and local regulations. In case of conflict in or between the Contract

Documents and a governing code or ordinance, the more stringent standard shall apply.

F.3. PREPERATION AND IMPLEMENTATION

A project plan of the work entailed shall be provided prior to the start of work.

The Contractor shall submit a Safety Plan to GPO’s Safety Office for them to review and approve prior to start of project.

All trash and debris resulting from this contract shall be removed by the Contractor.

All work shall conform to the statement of work (SOW) and the Contract Drawings.

F.4. CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

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.

NUMBER DATE TITLE

52.242-15 Aug-89 Stop-Work Order 52.242-17 Aug-84 Government Delay of Work

F.5. Observance of Legal Holidays/Federal Non-Workdays

For work to be performed at Government site(s), the Contractor must establish a standard holiday schedule that exactly coincides with the Government's schedule for employees working on a Government site(s). Holidays observed are listed below. For Government site work, holidays and other non-workdays are not billable unless work is specifically requested by the Government and productive hours are performed on those days. For work to be performed at Contractor site(s), the Holiday schedule may differ if it is customary practice (For example, when the day after Thanksgiving is given in lieu of Columbus or Veterans’ Day).

The following is a list of the official Federal Government holidays:

Date Holiday

Wednesday, January 01 New Year’s Day Monday, January 20 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Inauguration Day

Monday, February 17 * Washington’s Birthday Monday, May 26 Memorial Day Thursday, June 19 Juneteenth National Independence

Day Friday, July 04 Independence Day

Monday, September 01 Labor Day Monday, October 13 Columbus Day

Tuesday, November 11 Veterans Day Thursday, November 27 Thanksgiving Day Thursday, December 25 Christmas Day

*This holiday is designated as "Washington’s Birthday" in section 6103(a) of title 5 of the United States Code, which is the law that specifies holidays for Federal employees. Though other institutions such as state and local governments and private businesses may use other names, it is our policy to always refer to holidays by the names designated in the law. Detailed information regarding federal holidays can be found on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s website. Retrieved from https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/#url=2024.

F.6. SECURITY

All contractor personnel are required to sign in at 732 North Capitol St. NE, Washington, DC 22041 upon arrival and sign out at the same location upon departure. Identification badges must be worn at all times while on GPO grounds. Contractor personnel are responsible for purchasing a parking pass for designated parking areas. Parking information is available from GPO Police Services.

If participating in the GPO Parking Program, contractor personnel must adhere to the GPO Policy and pay a fee of $9.00 per day.

Fees must be paid before the issuance of a permit and are non-refundable. The GPO will not validate or reimburse parking violations incurred by contractor personnel under any circumstances. Smoking, tobacco use, and e-cigarettes are only permitted in designated smoking sections. Illegal drugs, alcohol, or firearms of any type are prohibited on government installations. Contractor personnel must exchange a valid federal or state identification for a GPO Visitor’s Badge upon entry. Expired identification is not acceptable.

The Visitor’s Badge must be visible at all times as safety allows. Contractors must be escorted at all times or be within the line of sight of the escort.

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/#url%3D2024

F.7. NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF DELAYS

In the event the Contractor encounters difficulty in meeting performance requirements, or when the Contractor anticipates difficulty in complying with the delivery schedule or completion date, or whenever the Contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential situation is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this requirement the following must happen: The Contractor must immediately notify the Contracting Officer and the COR in writing, giving pertinent details provided, however, that this data shall be informational only in character and that this provision must not be construed as a waiver by the Government of any delivery schedule or date, or any rights or remedies provided by law or under this contract.

F.8. On-Site Vendor Responsibility

The Contractor must be responsible all facilities in which the work will take place and to also be familiar with the conditions under which the work will be accomplished. The Contractor must inspect existing conditions prior to commencing work, including elements subject to damage or movement during the project. The Contractor will provide adequate personnel to reset alarm panels. Should the work create dust, water or mud, the Contractor will be responsible for cleaning the floors and walls. The Contractor will also be responsible for adhering to the COVID-19 and other relevant policies as advised by the COR.

[END OF SECTION F]

7. Section G - Contract Administration Data

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Notwithstanding the Contractor s responsibility for total management responsibility during the performance of the contract, the administration of the contract will require maximum coordination with the GPO points of contact during performance of the contract.

CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO), CONTRACTING SPECIALIST AND CONTRACTING OFFICER S REPRESENTATIVE

(COR)

Troy White Contracting Officer U.S. Government Publishing Office Acquisition Services Room: A530 Address: 732 North Capitol St NW Washington DC 20401 E mail: twhite@gpo.gov

Brittany Freeman Contract Specialist U.S. Government Publishing Office Acquisition Services Room: A530 Address: 732 North Capitol St NW Washington DC 20401 E mail: bfreeman@gpo.gov

Contracting Officer s Representative (COR): TBD Technical Point of Contact: TBD

An administrative letter issued by the Contracting Officer which designates the COR will be provided separately to the Contractor.

CONTRACTING OFFICER S AUTHORITY

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to make or approve any changes in any of the requirements of this contract and notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely the Contracting Officer

s. In the event the Contractor makes any changes at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made at the contractor s risk. No adjustment will be made in the contract terms and conditions of this contract, including price.

CONTRACTING OFFICER S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

The COR is responsible for the technical aspects of the project and serves as technical liaison with the Contractor. The COR is also responsible for the final inspection and acceptance of all products, services, reports, and such other responsibilities as may be specified in this contract. The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or otherwise obligate the GPO or authorize any changes, which affect the Contract price, terms or conditions. Any Contractor request for changes shall be referred to the Contracting Officer directly or through the COR. No such changes shall be made without the expressed prior authorization of the Contracting Officer.

If the Contractor performs a service that alters the current cost, quantity, or scope without prior written approval from the CO, the Contractor does so at his/her own risk. The COR may designate assistant COR(s) to act for the COR by naming such assistant(s) in writing and transmitting a copy of such designation through the Contracting Officer to the Contractor.

The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or otherwise obligate the GPO or authorize any changes, which affect the quantity, quality, scope or Contract price. All request for changes shall be referred to the Contracting Officer directly or through the COR. No such changes shall be made without the expressed prior authorization of the Contracting Officer. If the Contractor performs a service that alters the current cost, quantity, or scope without prior written approval from the CO, the Contractor does so at his/her own risk. The COR may designate an alternate COR(s) to act for the COR by naming such alternate(s) in writing and transmitting a copy of such designation through the Contracting Officer to the Contractor.

INVOICE SUBMISSION, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVALS

Contracting Officer (CO) Troy White Email: twhite@gpo.gov

Contract Specialists (CS) Brittany Freeman Email: bfreeman@gpo.gov

Contracting Officer’s Representatives (COR): TBD Alternate COR: TBD

Invoice email submission & mailing address:

US Government Printing Office (GPO) Comptroller North Capitol & H Streets, NW Mail Stop: FMCS Washington, DC 20401 invoicegpo@gpo.gov

(202) 512 0874

In order to receive payment, deliverables must be accepted and approved by the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR).

PAYMENT METHOD

Payments under this contract will be made by the GPO by electronic funds transfer (EFT).

NOTICE: The following solicitation provisions and/or contract clauses pertinent to this section are hereby incorporated by reference:

Materials Management Acquisition Regulation (MMAR)

NUMBER DATE TITLE

52.232.34 May 1999 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Other Than Central Contractor Registration

Effective January 1, 1999 payments on all GPO purchase orders will only be made by electronic fund transfer (EFT) unless you are granted a waiver. A waiver can only be granted if you certify below in writing that you do not have an account with a financial institution or an authorized payment agent and return the certification to the Contracting Officer.

INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS

Invoices shall be paid in accordance with the contract’s terms and conditions, following receipt of a proper invoice. The Prompt Pay Act (31 USC Chapter 39) requires Federal agencies to pay proper and valid invoices on time. If not paid on time, the Act requires most agencies to include the payment of interest. The Prompt Pay Act does not apply to GPO. Payments under this contract will be made by the GPO by electronic funds transfer (EFT). For additional information please contact Michelle Gibbs at phone: 202-512-0864. The Contractor shall submit each invoice electronically via email to the following address:

invoicegpo@gpo.gov. GPO will payments to the Contractor using the EFT information contained in the System for Award Management (SAM). In the event that the EFT information changes, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing the updated information to SAM.

System for Award Management (SAM), formerly Central Contractor Registration (CCR) registration is required for all vendors doing business with the federal government with some exceptions1. For mailing in invoices, use the following GPO’s address:

US Government Publishing Office (GPO) Comptroller North Capitol & H Streets, NW Mail Stop: FMCE Washington, DC 20401 Phone: (202) 512-0874

Effective January 1, 1999, payments on all GPO purchase orders will only be made by electronic fund transfer (EFT) unless you are granted a waiver. A waiver can only be granted if you certify below in writing that you do not have an account with a financial institution or an authorized payment agent and return the certification to the Contracting Officer. If it is determined that the amount billed is incorrect, the invoice may be rejected by the Government, or the contractor may be required to submit a revised invoice.

NOTICE: The following solicitation provisions and/or contract clauses pertinent to this section are hereby incorporated by reference:

Materials Management Acquisition Regulation (MMAR) 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (May 1999)

To constitute a proper invoice, each invoice must include the following information and/or attached documentation:

(1) Name, address and telephone of the Contractor

(2) Date of invoice and invoice number

(3) Contract number (Delivery/Task Order, if applicable) complete numbers (including task order or call number and contract line item(s)) also modification number, if applicable. Make sure that all relevant information to the invoice that the contract contains is reflected on the invoice.

(4) Description (quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price) of the supplies/services rendered (including hours incurred and billing rate, as applicable to the contract). Make sure that all relevant information that the contract contains is reflected on the invoice.

(5) Name, title, phone number, email and mailing address of person to notify in the event of a defective invoice.

(6) A schedule depicting the following information:

Amount Invoiced: The Total Amount of Invoice and this Invoice Period separated by each CLIN #XX (if applicable) Total contract’s Price and price for each CLIN Cumulative Amount Invoiced Authorized Value of Contract Balance Remaining on Contract If the contractor is billing for prices/costs incurred over more than a single month, the prices/costs for each month in which the costs were incurred and shall be segregated into the month they were actually incurred.

1 https://www.dol.gov/general/business-ccr https://www.dol.gov/general/business-ccr

(7) Add payment terms and related discount items on the invoice per the contract payment method and clauses.

(8) Name of Contracting Officer's Representative (COR); and

(9) Signature of authorized representative of the firm with the following invoice certification:

"The undersigned hereby certifies to the best of my knowledge and belief that: the sum claimed under this contract is proper and due, and all the prices/costs of contract performance have been paid, or to the extent allowed under the applicable payment clause, will be paid by the Contractor when due in the ordinary course of business; the work reflected by these costs has been performed, and amounts involved are consistent with the requirements of this Contract.

BY NAME:______________________________________

TITLE:___________________________________

DATE: ___________________________________

In the event the contractor owes money to GPO, the contractor shall clear the amount owed to GPO first before any new invoices will be processed and paid. The contractor shall send a refund check to GPO to the address above and provide GPO with the tracking information.

Inquiries regarding the status of invoices may be directed to invoicegpo@gpo.gov

REQUEST FOR WAIVER/CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION

I certify that I do not have an account with a financial institution or an authorized payment agent.

Signature and Date

COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS

The Contractor shall meet all applicable local and federal regulations associated with this requirement.

[End of Section G]

8. Section H - Special Contract Requirements

H.1 GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• GPO shall remove all government furnished objects that are within the allowed working space.

• GPO shall provide house services such as a minimum electrical requirement of 120V electrical, water, air, etc. if needed.

• GPO shall provide plan view drawing of the Southeast corner basement walls of building D, Room D-025. if needed.

H.2 Parking on Site

Parking is the responsibility of the contractor. However, GPO has a limited number of parking and may be able to provide parking at a cost to the contractor. GPO shall provide the Contractor one parking space permit for general use during the designated Contract period at the cost of $9/day or at a discounted monthly rate. The parking space shall be located at one of the GPO’s designated parking lots. The assigned parking space permit can only be used by Contractor vehicles, which must be clearly marked with Contractor's logo or name. The Contractor must display the parking permit on the vehicle driver's side dashboard. The Contractor is prohibited from reproducing the parking permit. Vehicles not in compliance are subject to being ticketed and towed at the Contractor's sole expense. In addition, the GPO may revoke Contractor's parking privileges as a result of Contractor's abuse of parking privileges. Additional parking permits can be purchased at the GPO’s Parking Office on a first come first served basis, at the Contractors expense, by making arrangements thru the COTR Contracting Officer's Technical Representatives).

H.3 Protection of Property

Contractor Responsibility: If due to the default, negligence (whether of action or omission) and/or dishonesty of the Contractor or its employees, any Government-owned or controlled property is lost or damaged as a result of the Contractor’s performance of this task order, the Contractor must be responsible to the Government for such loss or damage, and the Government at its option, may, in lieu of payment therefore, require the Contractor to replace at its own expense, all property lost or damaged.

H.4 Removal of Contractor Personnel

It is understood that all personnel assigned by the Contractor to the performance of work hereunder must be acceptable to the GPO in terms of personal and professional conduct and must successfully complete a full background investigation before obtaining access to the premises. Any person in the Contractor’s organization or in any Subcontractor’s organization, who is deemed by the Contracting Officer or the COR to conflict with the interest of the GPO, must be immediately removed from this task order. The reason for removal must be fully documented in writing by the Contracting Officer. Any security violations, denials or revocations of security clearance may be construed as grounds for immediate removal from the premises.

H.5 Potential Conflicts of Interest

The Contractor's employees assigned to work on this contract have an affirmative obligation to disclose to the Contracting Officer any personal or business relationship with Government personnel, or financial interests, which could present the appearance of an existing or potential conflict of interest. Failure to do so, if such becomes known by other means could result in a determination of non-responsibility prior to award or termination of contract after award.

H.6 Travel Regulations

As a general rule, local travel expenses will not be reimbursed under this contact. Examples of local travel which will not be subject to reimbursement are: 1) travel to and from normal job site (i.e. commuting costs) and 2) supervisory personnel traveling to a Government site or alternative facility to oversee operations. Personnel assigned to a Government site or alternative facility will consider such facility the normal job site. However, there are circumstances under which local travel reimbursement is allowable, such as when personnel are requested or required by the Government to travel to a local site which is not their normal job site, the local transportation expenses (e.g. metro, cab, parking, etc.) can be reimbursed. The COR of each contract shall make such determinations and authorizations as appropriate.

H.7 Safety Requirements

Contractors are required to comply with and be equipped with all safety standards. The contractor must provide all necessary materials and equipment to protect their employees from lead exposure.

[End of Section H]

9. Section I - Contract Clauses

Solicitation Provisions

Regulation Clause Number Reference Text MMAR 52.203-2 Certificate of Independent Price Determination MMAR 52.203-3 Taxpayer Identification Number MMAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management Maintenance MMAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items MMAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items MMAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Factors MMAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items MMAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price

MMAR 52.202-1 Definitions

MMAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate 1 (41 USC 253g and 10 USC 2402)

MMAR 52.227-14 Rights in Data-General MMAR 52.233-1 Disputes MMAR 52.222-3 Protest After Award (31 USC 3553) MMAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies

MMAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 USC 4212)

MMAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 USC 793)

MMAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 USC 4212)

MMAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (31 USC 3332)

MMAR 52.237-1 Site Visit (April 1984) MMAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, As Amended (41 USC 351, et seq.)

MMAR 52.222-47

SCA Minimum Wages and Fringe Benefits Applicable to Successor Contract Pursuant to Predecessor Contract Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) (41 USC. 351, et seq.)

MMAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest (AUG 1996) MMAR 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors-Competitive Acquisition MMAR 52.215-12 Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data (OCT 1997) MMAR 52.215-13 Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data-Modifications (OCT 1997)

MMAR 52.215-20 Requirements for Cost or Pricing Data or Information Other Than Cost or Pricing Data

MMAR 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer

52.252-2 MMAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference 52.252-2 (JUN 1998) NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

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):

http://www.main.gpo.gov/Publications/Current/online/P805.33.pdf.

Clauses incorporated by reference

Article Number Reference Text 52.222-19 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (SEP 2002) 52.242-17 52.242-17 Aug-84 Government Delay of Work

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (FEB 2002)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or re-performance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights--

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

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

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this http://www.main.gpo.gov/Publications/Current/online/P805.33.pdf contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C.3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Government-wide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

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

(d) Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at MMAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

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

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

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

An invoice must include--

Name and address of the Contractor;

(i) Invoice date and number;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(i) Payment. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

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

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

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

destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. 327, et seq., Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act; 41 U.S.C. 51-58,Anti-Kickback Act of 1986; 41 U.S.C. 265 and 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. 423 relating to procurement integrity.

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

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

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

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

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

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments.

(9) The specification.

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders

- Commercial Items (MAY 2002)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following MMAR clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755).

(2) 52.233-3, Protest after Award (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the MMAR 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 items or components:

X (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

(2) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999)

(3) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246).

X (4) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C.4212) X (5) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793).

X (6) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C.4212).

X (7) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies.

(8)(i)52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)).

(ii) Alternate I of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)).

(9) 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (41U.S.C. 10a - 10d).

(10)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement-Israeli Trade Act (41 U.S.C. 10a- 10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note).

(ii) Alternate I of 52.225-3.

(iii) Alternate II of 52.225-3.

(11) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C.3301 note).

(12) 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (E.O. 12722, 12724, 13059, 13067, 13121, and 13129).

(13) 52.225-15, Sanctioned European Union Country End Products (E.O. 12849).

(14) 52.225-16, Sanctioned European Union Country Services (E.O. 12849).

X (15) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(16) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(17) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(18) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(19) (i)52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C.1241).

(ii) Alternate I of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the MMAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, which 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 items or components:

X (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, As Amended(41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires(29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts)(29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price Adjustment (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(5) 52.222-47, SCA Minimum Wages and Fringe Benefits Applicable to Successor Contract Pursuant to Predecessor Contractor Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(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, 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.

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (JUL 1995)

(a) Definitions.

"Kickback," as used in this clause, means any money, fee, commission, credit, gift, gratuity, thing of value, or compensation of any kind which is provided to any prime Contractor, prime Contractor employee, subcontractor, or subcontractor employee for the purpose of improperly obtaining or rewarding favorable treatment in connection with a prime contract or in connection with a subcontract relating to a prime contract.

"Person," as used in this clause, means a corporation, partnership, business association of any kind, trust, joint-stock company,…