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NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30. PR-25-GPO-0804

Marcus Moses

Nataliya Holl

3/28/2025

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Contents

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION D: PACKAGING AND MARKING

SECTION E: INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

SECTION G-CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

PART III- LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J – LIST OF ALL ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED AND REFERENCED BY LINK

PART IV- REPRESENTATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K - REPRESENTATION, CERTIFICATION, AND OTHER STATEMENT OF OFFERORS

SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

SECTION M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

Attachment J.1 Price Template

Attachment J.2 MMAR Travel Regulations

Attachment J.3 Floor Plan Drawings

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

B.1 PURPOSE

The purpose of this contract is to is to furnish the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) with a warehouse racking system designed for the storage of finished materials on pallets. The Contractor is responsible for delivering a comprehensive floor layout and design for the storage racks that optimizes storage capacity. The GPO requires the installation of the pallet racking storage system at the designated site in Pueblo, CO. The Contractor shall provide a fully integrated, turn-key solution that meets the requirements specified herein and complies with the solicitation's outlined specifications and timelines. The products, supplies and services must be placed against the contract in accordance with the Materials Management Acquisition Regulation (MMAR).

B.2 CONTRACT TYPE

This is a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) type contract consistent with MMAR 16.202. The contractor shall provide supplies and services as described in Section C, the deliverables as described in Section F, and Inspection and Acceptance as described in Section E in accordance with all terms and conditions stated herein.

B.3 PRICE AND OBLIGATED AMOUNT

[To be inserted at the time of Award]

B.4 FIRM-FIXED-PRICE (FFP)

The Contractor shall provide all services and supplies needed to perform all requirements set forth in this solicitation. Prices must include all costs associated with providing all required products, supplies and services.

The supplies and services must be provided in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein.

Item Number Base Item

Number Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

0001 Pallet racking storage system Materials and Delivery (includes freight)

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price Extended Price TBD

Description:

Contractor shall provide and deliver all materials in accordance with Section C - SOW.

Purchase Requisitions

IDC Type: Not Applicable

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

0002 Pallet racking storage system Installation

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price Extended Price TBD

Description:

Contractor shall install pallet rack system in accordance with Section C - SOW.

Purchase Requisitions

IDC Type: Not Applicable

Price is inclusive and includes all Contractor Overhead, General and Administrative Costs, Freight Costs, and Profit. Complete Section B in terms of U.S. dollars.

[END OF SECTION B]

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF

WORK

C.1 BACKGROUND

The Government Secure and Intelligent Documents (GSID) business unit of the Government Publishing Office (GPO) is responsible for the production of secure identification credentials for the U.S. Department of State (DOS) as well as other U.S. Government agencies. The Contractor shall supply the GPO with a warehouse racking system designed for the storage of finished materials on pallets. The Contractor is responsible for delivering a comprehensive design for the storage racks that optimizes storage capacity. The GPO requires the installation of the pallet racking storage system at the designated site in Pueblo, CO. The Contractor shall provide a fully integrated, turn-key solution that adheres to the requirements specified herein and complies with the solicitation's outlined specifications and timelines. The products, supplies and services must be placed against the contract in accordance with the MMAR.

GPO’s Pueblo warehouse is currently under construction and the successful offeror will have an opportunity for a post award site visit when the main construction will be completed to review the warehouse specifics.

C.2 SCOPE

C.2.1 The Contractor shall:

a. Supply and install a warehouse racking system in accordance with design based on the layout provided in (attachment J.3), which conforms to or exceeds stated requirements outlined in the following sections and subsections.

b. Provide the required installation, interconnection, and integration.

c. Provide definitions of all external utility requirements.

d. Deliver and rig all equipment to the site.

e. Provide required training (if applicable based on design).

f. Meet Performance Testing Criteria (reference section C.2.3.3)

g. Provide warranty for 1 year on parts and labor.

h. Provide for telephone support within 24 hours of contact by GPO’s maintenance contractor regarding maintenance (if applicable based on design).

C.2.2 Government Responsibilities

The Government will:

1. Provide and terminate all external utility connections as outlined in the Contractor’s solution.

2. Provide requisite for electric and pneumatic connections as outlined in Contractor’s Submittal per the Power and Electrical Control Section.

C.2.3 General

1. The equipment shall be subject to 30 days satisfactory operation prior to final acceptance and payment.

Final inspection and acceptance shall be made at destination by U.S. GPO personnel.

2. One full racking aisle shall be assembled at the Contractor's plant and shall be tested to ensure that the provided design adheres to the GPO’s specifications and that all equipment operates properly before shipment. The GPO shall be given sufficient advance notification of such testing at least 14 days prior and shall have the right to send representation as deemed desirable. Proper operation of the equipment must be demonstrated using test pallets that are deemed acceptable by GPO. All materials necessary to conduct the testing, to include the test pallets, shall be furnished by the GPO.

3. The Performance Testing shall be scheduled for completion at least 30 days prior to first delivery. All documentation describing the systems operation and necessary processes shall be on hand and available for inspection at the time of the test for each of the below listed functionality demonstrations.

Performance Testing requirements include:

a. Demonstrate racking design capacity while adhering to the racking requirements in section

C.2.4 and accommodating the size requirements listed in section C.2.5, to include the pallets and the storage containers of finished goods.

b. Demonstrate the ability to perform in the FIFO storage methodology for storage.

c. Demonstrate functional loading/unloading of pallets for all levels of racking.

d. Demonstrate the ability to operate using postal pallets as described in section C.2.5.1.

4. The Contractor shall be allowed 30 days for correction of deficiencies as documented in a punch-list, and those items shall be retested and confirmed as having been approved and accepted. In the event of continued failures during any test or retest, the Government may give notice to the Contractor requiring the Contractor to make all preparations necessary for one final demonstration proving that the

Contractor’s equipment is capable of performance as specified; such demonstration is to be scheduled within 2 days of the notice. Failure during this final demonstration may be cause for default.

5. In the absence of any punch-list, the contracting officer will establish the start of the 30-day acceptance period.

C.2.4 Racking Requirements that shall be met include:

1. Maximum height of 12-foot max (to include pallet and racks)

2. Minimum 10 feet spacing between entrance and exits of racking.

3. Adheres to electrical drawings, lights, components, and layout of provided drawings.

4. 1,300 pallet positions within the given layout (based on provided drawings)

5. A braking system to slow pallets within the racks

6. A solution that includes guide rails to prevent pallets from sliding / shifting off the track

7. A solution for protection from forklift impacts

8. Shall be pallet gravity flow rack system

9. Shall be new (cannot use refurbished or used materials)

C.2.5 Pallet Specifications that shall be met include:

Racking shall be designed and engineered for pallets of finished goods with the listed specifications.

1. Pallet Style: Postal Pallets (40” x 48”)

2. Total measurements per pallet:

a. Max Weight of fully loaded pallet: 1900 lbs.

b. Height: 52 inches

c. Width:42 inches

d. Length 44 Inches

C.2.6 Design and Layout Requirements

The Contractor shall provide a design layout for racking that adheres to the construction drawing provided and optimizes storage capacity to the maximum extent practicable. Please refer to the floor plan in Attachment J.3.

C.2.7 Safety/Environmental Requirements

1. Electrical components shall conform to the latest standards and revision of all three of the following:

NEMA, UL, and ANSI. Electrical components shall be UL approved. In lieu of UL, compliance with a foreign independent agency comparable to UL will be acceptable.

2. All motion hazards associated with the equipment which may cause injury to persons shall be guarded in accordance with the most current revision of ANSI B15.1, Safety Standard for Mechanical Power Transmission Apparatus. It shall furthermore meet the following: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Subpart 0, Machinery and Machine Guarding, Paragraph 1910.201, 1910.212,

1910.216 and 1910.219.

3. The supplies and equipment shall comply with all applicable requirements of OSHA Standards.

4. All controls and gauges shall have labels or nameplates giving the function of the device in English.

5. The Offeror shall provide a certificate of Commercial General Liability insurance with personal injury and property damage limits at a combined single limit of not less than two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) per occurrence and five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) aggregate, and a proof that the offeror has obtained Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by and in accordance with the laws of the Colorado State. Please see the following link to ensure compliance for the Colorado companies https://cdle.colorado.gov/dwc .”

C.2.8 Maintenance (if applicable based on proposed design)

1. Design shall be such that replacement of all parts will require a minimum of downtime, and adequate accessibility for inspection, adjustment, and preventive maintenance.

2. Contractor shall provide evidence of an established and trained Service and Maintenance facility and/or personnel located within the continental United States to provide support for this equipment, as required.

C.2.9 Manuals and Drawings

1. Installation Drawings Submittal - The Contractor shall submit a drawing along with the proposal, including one set of reproducible, certified scale drawings consisting of: Installation drawings indicating all maintenance, operational repair, overhead clearances, machine dimensions (length, width, and height of each machine or machines), utility connections, controller dimensions, etc. The drawings shall contain sufficient information to enable GPO personnel to prepare the site for installation prior to delivery of the https://cdle.colorado.gov/dwc racking system. The design solution shall be submitted in AutoCAD software with all dimensions and specifications.

2. The Contractor shall deliver, 15 days prior to delivery of the racking system, all manuals, lists, and drawings specified below. All written submittals shall be either originals or a good legible copy of the original. The Contractor shall provide three copies (printed or electrically in the English language) of the following:

a. Full Operator Instruction Manual Submittal - to be furnished no later than, 15 days prior to delivery of the racking system.

(1) Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Schematics– A complete set of electrical wiring diagrams and schematics suitable for the GPO in-house electricians/electronic technicians to maintain the equipment shall be submitted.

(2) Mechanical and Electrical Troubleshooting Manual Submittal – A troubleshooting manual for mechanical and electrical maintenance shall be provided.

(3) Spare Parts List Submittal - A complete set of recommended spare parts which shall include the name of the part and part number as well as part description that shall accurately define the part, and a reference guide or diagram showing where each part is located, shall be provided. All nonproprietary items shall be identified by their original manufacturer's model, size, etc.

(4) Spare Parts Pricing Submittal - A recommended itemized spare parts list with a breakdown of parts and prices good for 120 days shall be provided.

C.2.10 Power-Electrical Controls (if applicable based on proposed design)

1. The equipment shall operate from a power supply in accordance with the existing power supply as shown on the construction drawing.

2. All disconnect type switch enclosures shall have handles designed so that the enclosure doors cannot be opened unless the switch is in the "OFF" position. Plastic type enclosures of any kind are not acceptable.

The disconnect switches shall have handles designed to accept a standard padlock for lock-out purposes in accordance with OSHA requirements.

3. An emergency stop switch shall be located such that an Operator will have easy access for emergency stop of the machine.

4. Critical controls whose inadvertent operation might cause injury to persons or damage to the machine shall be designed and located so that they are not susceptible to being moved accidentally (i.e. covered or guarded controls).

C.2.11 Installation

1. All shipments of tools, replacement parts, and/or any other material that is to be used by the Contractor during installation must be identified with a GPO contract number and the person's name that is to accept the shipment for the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for handling any and all returned warranty parts that need replacement during the installation and testing period

2. If necessary, the Contractor shall supply the services of an English speaking technician-erector to direct, supervise, and assist in setting up the equipment during the entire installation period. Such a technician--erector shall adjust the equipment for proper functioning in accordance with the specifications. All costs for the technician-erector shall be included in the contract price.

3. The technician-erector shall report for duty at the site within five (5) working days after delivery has been made. Notice of the delivery will be sent to the Contractor by the contracting officer on the day of delivery.

C.2.12 Operator Training (if applicable based on proposed design)

1. The Contractor shall provide Operator Training as part of this contract. The training shall be performed after successful completion of the Site Acceptance Test for the machinery and systems delivered.

2. The Contractor shall provide training to GPO employees. The Training shall occur at the GPO location during normal plant operation business times, Monday through Friday, from 7:30am to 3:30pm Central Standard Time (CST).

3. The training shall provide a comprehensive, in-depth review of the systems, to include operations, error handling and recovery, rework, and routine maintenance, in accordance with a mutually agreed upon training program.

4. The Contractor shall certify that GPO personnel have successfully passed the training program upon completion of the training session.

C.2.13 Delivery

1. Contractor will deliver the racking system, complete installation, and conduct training prior to September 1st, 2025.

2. Deliverables:

a. System design conforming to all requirements set forth in Section C, fabricated by the Contractor.

b. System delivered, installed, and inspection qualified at GPO facility per Section C.

c. Required documentation submitted in accordance with Section C.2.9.

d. Operators and Technicians trained, by Contractor for normal operation, routine and preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting (if applicable based on proposed design)

C.2.14 Place of Delivery

Delivery and complete installation of the racking system will be at the following address: 13700 East Excellence Ave. Pueblo CO 81001.

C.2.15 Removal of Shipping Containers

The Contractor shall be responsible for the removal of all shipping containers, trash, and debris after installation of equipment and systems at the Government facility. The Government reserves the option to request the retention of shipping containers, trash, and debris for repacking purposes.

[END OF SECTION C]

SECTION D: PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 GENERAL

Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, the following paragraph(s) shall be applicable to this Contract.

Additional requirements may be specified if applicable.

D.2 PACKAGING AND MARKING

Unless otherwise specified, all items shall be delivered and packed in accordance with normal commercial and industry practices, as defined in the applicable commodity specification.

D.3 REMOVAL OF SHIPPING MATERIALS

The Contractor shall be responsible for the removal of all shipping containers, trash, and debris after installation of equipment and systems at the Government facility. The Government reserves the option to request the retention of shipping containers, trash, and debris for repacking purposes.

[END OF SECTION D]

SECTION E: INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The following Contract clauses pertinent to this section are hereby incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date) in accordance with the clause at MMAR 52.252-2 "CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE" in Section I of this Contract. Full text of the clauses is available at: https://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-and-standards-files-for-vendors/mmar.pdf

NUMBER DATE TITLE

52.246-2 Aug-96 Inspection of Supplies - Fixed Price

52.246-4 Aug-96 Inspection of Services - Fixed-Price

52.246-16 Apr-84 Responsibility For Supplies

E.2 RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL

In accordance with the clauses of this contract entitled:

• 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies—Fixed-Price;

• 52.246-4 Inspection of Services—Fixed-Price;

Inspection of equipment or other deliverables required by the contract will be made by the cognizant COR.

Acceptance of equipment and services and reports or other deliverables by the cognizant COR must form the https://www.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/forms-and-standards-files-for-vendors/mmar.pdf basis for payments to the contractor and will form the basis of the contractor’s permanent performance record with regard to this contract.

E.3 INSPECTION AND APPROVAL OF WRITTEN DELIVERABLES

E.3.1 Delivery of Written Deliverables

E.3.1.1 All reports, documents, documentation, manuals, procedures, and narrative-type deliverables shall be submitted in accordance with the delivery requirements in Section F of this solicitation.

E.3.2 Approval of Written Deliverables

E.3.2.1 Unless otherwise specified in the contract, or by mutual agreement in writing, the GPO will have ten (10) business days to determine if written deliverables are satisfactory. Any deficiencies shall be corrected by the Contractor and incorporated into the final deliverable for resubmission to the GPO within three (3) business days after notification.

E.4 INSPECTION AT DESTINATION

E.4.1 Inspection by the Government.

It is anticipated that the equipment and machinery purchased under this contract will be inspected at the Contractor’s facility – Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) - and at the installation destination – Site Acceptance Test (SAT). A Government Site Acceptance Test (GSAT) will be performed by the Government to ensure conformance with technical requirements as specified herein.

E.4.2 Responsibility for Rejected Supplies.

If, after notice of rejection, the Contractor fails to remove or provide instructions for the removal of rejected equipment and machinery pursuant to the Contracting Officer's instructions, the Contractor shall be liable for all costs incurred by the Government in taking such measures as are expedient to avoid unnecessary loss to the Government. In addition to any other remedies which may be available under this contract, the supplies may be stored for the Contractor's account or sold to the highest bidder on the open market and the proceeds applied against the accumulated storage and other costs, including the cost of the sale.

E.4.3 Additional Costs for Inspection and Testing.

When prior rejection makes re-inspection or re-testing necessary, the Contractor shall be liable for all costs incurred by the Government in taking such measures as are expedient to avoid unnecessary loss to the Government.

E.5 SCOPE OF INSPECTION

E.5.1 All deliverables will be inspected for content, completeness, accuracy, and conformance to the requirements (including any applicable standards). The equipment shall be packaged and packed in accordance with the best commercial practice to assure delivery in good condition.

E.5.2 If shipped on an open truck, all open machinery shall be covered with polyethylene to prevent road salt or dirt from damaging the equipment.

E.5.3 Written notification of delivery is to be sent to the Contracting Officer (CO) 30 days prior to shipment.

E.5.4 The Contractor shall be completely responsible for all equipment and machinery from its inception through satisfactory completion of testing. Government personnel (engineers, technicians, and operators) shall be fully instructed in proper use, operation and maintenance of the installation (see section F).

E.6 TEST AND EVALUATION

Test & Evaluation Name Purpose Contractor RFP Submission Validation and Verification

Pre-Award Evaluation Evaluate the statements made by the potential vendor in the proposal submission.

Government Site Acceptance Test

GSAT Ensures that all requirements listed in the contract are met, including the operation of the storage racking system by government personnel.

E.6.1 Government Site Acceptance Test (GSAT)

After a successful SAT, training will begin for the storage racking system operators and a final government acceptance test will be conducted. The equipment is to be operated by government employees. The Contractor shall be present during the GSAT and will be allowed to aid during the test. The government shall use the same materials used during the FAT and SAT. The equipment shall be required to demonstrate the full functional capabilities as specified in the contract as performed by government personnel trained by the contractor.

E.6.1.1

A successful GSAT shall be defined as one that thoroughly verifies and validates the system or equipment against the defined technical specifications, performance standards, and regulatory requirements. It ensures that all contractual obligations are met, the system operates as intended in the operational environment, and any issues identified during testing are addressed promptly. Additionally, it provides assurance that the system is ready for deployment and can be efficiently maintained throughout its lifecycle, meeting both operational and security standards.

E.6.1.2

The Contractor shall be on site for consultation by the government crew operating the equipment and can assist if requested.

E.6.1.3

The CO will notify the Contractor in writing of final acceptance of the storage racking system.

E.6.1.4

The GSAT date and time will be established after a successful SAT.

E.6.2 Inspection and Acceptance

(a) Inspection and acceptance of Services and Supplies to be furnished hereunder shall be performed at place of performance or destination, by the COR or his designated representative, in accordance with Section E.2, and any other provisions specified in this contract. The Government reserves the right to conduct any inspection and tests it deems reasonably necessary to assure that the services and supplies provided conform in all respects to the contract specifications. Services and supplies which upon inspection are found not to be in conformance with contractual specifications shall be promptly rejected and notice of such rejection, together with appropriate instructions will be provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer.

(b) Inspection will be completed within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of service or product.

1. In the event services and supplies are of a continuing nature and this contract prescribes periodic payments based upon increments of time rendered (e.g. hours or month of services) completion of services and supplies will be deemed to have occurred at the end of each whole or fractional month falling within the contract term.

2. In the Event services and supplies are not of a continuing nature, such that this contract prescribes payment based upon fixed units delivered (e.g., characters keyed), completion will be deemed to have occurred upon delivery.

(a) Payment will constitute notification of acceptance.

(b) Written notification of negative inspection results will be furnished to the Contractor within thirty

(30) days after the Government received a product that is considered to be nonconforming.

Any result of “FAIL” will require the contractor to:

1. Cure the “Reject Reasons”.

2. Provide written notice to the COR of the following:

a. The corrective action taken to cure the defect

b. Request for a follow-up Site Acceptance Test

c. All subsequent tests shall follow the same procedure as the initial test.

A result of “Pass” will require the contractor to:

1. Issue notice to the COR in writing that will document the beginning of the 12-month materials Warranty Period.

2. A result of “PASS” will constitute performance of the contract and begin the Warranty Period

The storage racking system equipment must meet Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) safety standards https://www.osha.gov/ . OSHA standards are rules that describe the methods employers are legally required to follow to protect their workers from hazards. Examples of OSHA standards include requirements to provide fall protection, prevent trenching cave-ins, ensure the safety of workers who enter confined spaces, prevent exposure to such harmful substances as asbestos and lead, put guards on machines, provide respirators or other safety equipment, and provide training for certain dangerous jobs.

[END OF SECTION E]

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The following Contract clauses pertinent to this section are hereby incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date) in accordance with the clause at MMAR 52.252-2 "CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE" in Section I of this Contract. Full text of the clauses is available at:

https://gpointranet.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/acquisition-services/materials-management-acquisition-regulation-mmar-ii.pdf

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (AUG 1989) 52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (APR 1984) 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination (NOV 1991)

F.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance is from date of award through October 15, 2025.

F.3 PLACE OF DELIVERY AND PERFORMANCE

F.3.1 The Contractor shall deliver, install, and configure all supplies and services for this contract to the following location:

U.S. Government Publishing Office 13700 East Excellence Ave. Pueblo CO 81001.

F.4 REPORTS AND DELIVERABLES

All reports and other deliverables must be in the English language. Unless noted otherwise below, narrative reports must be submitted in Microsoft Word and in Excel. The Contractor must promptly notify the Contracting Officer and COR of any problems, delays, or adverse conditions which materially impairs the Contractor’s ability to meet the reporting requirements of the contract. For the purposes of this section, all days are to be considered calendar days. In the event the due date is on a U.S. federal holiday, the due date will be the next working day.

In addition to the items to be provided by the contractor in Section B above, the contractor shall also provide the following deliverables during the performance of the contract.

The Contractor is required to perform a pre-award site visit to review and assess the warehouse floor design and layout, which will help in finalizing the pallet rack system design.

It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that the reports are delivered to the COR. The COR will review the logged reports in its entirety and the COR must sign off on the report stating they are in concurrence with the claims/findings of what was submitted as repaired/damaged/unreturned when cost is https://gpointranet.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/acquisition-services/materials-management-acquisition-regulation-mmar-ii.pdf https://gpointranet.gpo.gov/docs/default-source/acquisition-services/materials-management-acquisition-regulation-mmar-ii.pdf being incurred. If the COR is out of the office a designated signee will in place to receive and upon the COR returning, they will provide electronic signed copy to the Contractor.

GPO’s Pueblo, CO Location:

Description Quantity Final Due Date Submission to Requirements

Post award Site Visit, estimated time is mid-June

2025 1 TBD COR

Final Pallet Rack System Design Full System With Proposal COR

Pallet Rack System Installation Full System By August 15, 2025 COR

GPO Inspection of the complete Pallet Rack System (Training if applicable based on proposed design)

Full System

By September 1, 2025 COR

All required documents in Section C delivered to

COR

Full System

By September 1, 2025 COR

F.5 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

There will be two primary places of performance: first at the contractor’s site(s) TBD, and the second will be at the GPO locations at Pueblo, CO.

F.6 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 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 shall 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.

[END OF SECTION F]

SECTION G-CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 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.

G.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO), CONTRACTING SPECIALIST AND CONTRACTING OFFICER S

REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

Nataliya A. Holl

Agency Acquisitions Room: A530 732 North Capitol St NW Washington DC 20401 E-mail: nholl@gpo.gov

Marcus Moses Contractor supporting the U.S. Government Publishing Office Agency Acquisitions Room: A530 732 North Capitol St NW Washington DC 20401 E-mail: mmoses@gpo.gov

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)-[TBD-To be completed inserted at time of award.]

At the award, the GPO will designate one or more persons as the COR. The COR may be changed at any time by the GPO without prior notice to the Contractor by a unilateral modification to the Contract.

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

G.3 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 Officers. 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.

G.4 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 equipment, 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 mailto:nholl@gpo.gov mailto:mmoses@gpo.gov

G.5 INVOICE SUBMISSION, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVALS

Contracting Officer (CO) Nataliya A. Holl E-mail: nholl@gpo.gov

Contract Specialist (CS) Marcus Moses E-mail: mmoses@gpo.gov

Contracting Officer’s Representatives (COR)

TBD, To be provided at award

Invoice email submission and mailing address:

US Government Publishing 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).

G.6 PAYMENT METHOD

1. Invoices shall be paid in accordance with the contract’s terms and conditions, following receipt of a proper invoice under Part #3 of these instructions. Please note that the Prompt Pay Act (31 USC Chapter 39) 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 make 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 promptly updating 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

1 https://www.dol.gov/general/business-ccr mailto:nholl@gpo.gov mailto:mmoses@gpo.gov mailto:invoicegpo@gpo.gov mailto:invoicegpo@gpo.gov https://www.dol.gov/general/business-ccr

2. 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) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (May 1999)

3. 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)) and also modification number, if applicable. All relevant information to the invoice that the contract contains must be 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). All relevant information that the contract contains must be 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 Price and price for each CLIN

• Cumulative Amount Invoiced and 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.

(7) Add all 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: ___________________________________

4. 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.

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

G.7 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

G.8 COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS

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

G.9 GPO’s ADDRESSES

Requesting Office Address

GPO

732 North Capitol St NW Washington DC 20401

Phone: Fax:

Contact Details:

Property Administration Office Address

GPO

732 North Capitol St NW Washington DC 20401

COR Office Address

732 North Capitol St NW Washington DC 20401

Phone: Fax:

Contact Details:

NICHOLSON, REBECCA L

rnicholson@gpo.gov

Issuing Office Address

732 North Capitol St NW Washington DC 20401 mailto:invoicegpo@gpo.gov mailto:rnicholson@gpo.gov

Moses Marcus mmoses@gpo.gov

G.10 FUNDING

[END OF SECTION G]

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 LOGISTIC SUPPORT

The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing all logistic support in the United States.

H.2 POINT OF CONTACT

The Contractor s Main Point of Contact is:

1. TBD

H.3 CONTRACTOR’S PERSONNEL BUSINESS ETHICS AND CONDUCT

In accordance with MMAR 52.203-13, the Contractor shall exercise due diligence on personnel to be engaged under this contract.

H.4 Standards of Conduct When the Contractor is onsite at a federal building, the Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of employee competency, conduct, appearance, and integrity. Each employee or supervisor of the Contractor is expected to adhere to the rules associated with that federal building, and to adhere to standards of behavior that reflect credit on themselves, their employer, and the Federal Government.

The Contractor shall be responsible for taking such disciplinary action, including suspension without pay or removal from the worksite, with respect to its employees, as may be necessary to enforce those standards.

Where applicable, the requirements of this clause shall be expressly incorporated into subcontract(s) and shall be applicable to all Sub-Contractor employees who may perform services or work at the federal building and grounds of this contract.

H.6 Cooperation with other On-Site Contractors

When the Government undertakes or awards other contracts for additional work at the facilities, the Contractor shall: (1) fully cooperate with the other Contractors and Government employees and (2) carefully fit its own work to such other additional contracted work as may be directed by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act which shall interfere with the performance of work awarded to another Contractor or with the performance of other Government employees.

mailto:mmoses@gpo.gov

In any case where, in the course of fulfilling the contract requirements, the Contractor disturbs any work guaranteed under another separate contract, the Contractor shall restore such disturbed work to a condition satisfactory to the COR and guarantee such restored work to the same extent as it was guaranteed under the applicable other contract.

H.7 Work on a Government Installation

In performing onsite work under this contract on a government installation or in a Government building, the Contractor shall;

Conform to the specific safety requirements established by the contract.

Comply with the safety rules of the Government installation that concern related activities not directly addressed in this contract.

Take all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent accidents and preserve the life and health of Contractor and Government personnel connected in any way with performance under this contract.

Take such additional immediate precautions as the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) may reasonably require for safety and accident prevention purposes.

Conform to all required security requirements.

H.8 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 contract, the Contractor shall 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.

Protection. The Contractor shall protect materials in his custody against the transportation, fire, theft, weather, and other hazards avoidance in the exercise of the “highest degree of care.”

H.9 MMAR 52.228-5 Insurance – Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997)

The Contractor shall, at its own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance of this contract, at least the kinds and minimum amounts of insurance required for this Government contract.

Before commencing work under this contract, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing that the required insurance has been obtained. The policies evidencing required insurance shall contain an endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or any material change adversely affecting the Government’s interest shall not be effective --

For such period as the laws of the State in which this contract is to be performed prescribe; or

Until 30 days after the insurer or the Contractor gives written notice to the Contracting Officer, whichever period is longer.

The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts under this contract that require work on a Government installation and shall require Subcontractors to provide and maintain the insurance required in the Schedule or elsewhere in the contract. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of all Subcontractors’ proofs of required insurance and shall make copies available to the Contracting Officer upon request.

H.10 Supervision of Contractor s Employees

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

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 contract period be employees of the U.S. Government.

H.11 Removal of Contractor Personnel

It is understood that all personnel assigned by the Contractor to the performance of work hereunder shall be acceptable to the GPO in terms of personal and professional conduct. 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, shall be immediately removed from this contract. The reason for removal shall be fully documented in writing by the Contracting Officer.

H.12 DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION

There shall be no dissemination or publication, except within and between the Contractor and any Subcontractors, of information developed under…