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AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND

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DATED . . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

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SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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PR-26-GPO-2500

GPO

GPO

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

See Schedule

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040ADV-26-Q-0033

WHITE, TROY D

GPO

Same As Issuing Office

GPO INVOICES

GPO INVOICES

U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Comptroller, North Capitol & H Streets, NW, Mail Stop: FMCS Washington, DC, 20401, US

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

CORRECT FOR

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Section II: Continuation Pages Section III: Contract Clauses and Provisions Section IV: List of Documents, Exhibits, and other Attachments Section V: Solicitation Provisions/ Instructions to Offerors

Section II: Continuation Pages

Item Number

Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

0001 Shades for Various Locations 1 Each Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

Unit Price Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions PR-26-GPO-2500

IDC Type: Not Applicable

Section III: Contract Clauses and Provisions

Clauses incorporated by reference:

Article Number Reference Text 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (JAN 2017)

52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination (NOV 1991)

Clauses incorporated by full text:

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

☒ (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)(JUL 1995)

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

☐ (3) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246)(APR 2002)

☒ (4) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C.4212) (DEC 2001)

☒ (5) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793) (JUN 1998)

☒ (6) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C.4212)(DEC 2001)

☒ (7) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies.(SEP 2002)

☐ (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)). (AUG 2000)

☐ (ii) Alternate I of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (AUG 2000)

☒ (9) 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (41U.S.C. 10a - 10d). (MAY 2002)

☐ (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).

☐ Alternate I of 52.225-3.

☐ 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). (JUL 2000)

☐ (13) 52.225-15, Sanctioned European Union Country End Products (E.O. 12849). (FEB 2000)

☐ (14) 52.225-16, Sanctioned European Union Country Services (E.O. 12849). (FEB 2000)

☒ (15) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332). (MAY 1999)

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

3332). (MAY 1999)

☐ (17) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (31 U.S.C. 3332). (MAY 1999)

☐ (18) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (5 U.S.C. 552a). (AUG 1996)

☐ (19) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C.1241). (JUN 2000)

☒ Alternate I of 52.247-64. (APR 1984)

(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

☐ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, As Amended (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (MAY 1989)

☐ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).(MAY 1989)

☐ (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.).(MAY1989)

☐ (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.). (FEB 2002)

☐ (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.). (MAY 1989)

(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.

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

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

(e) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to include any MMAR clause, other than those listed below (and as may be required by an addenda to this paragraph to establish the reasonableness of prices under Part 15), in a subcontract for commercial items or commercial components

(1) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246);

(2) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212)

(3) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793);

(4) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. 1241) (flow down not required for subcontracts awarded beginning May 1, 1996); and

(5) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, As Amended (41 U.S.C 351, et seq.).

(End of clause)

52.233-2 Service of Protest (AUG 1996)

Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from

U.S. Government Publishing Office Agency Acquisitions, Room A530 732 North Capitol Street, NW Washington, DC 20401 Agency protests filed with the Chief of Agency Acquisitions shall be sent to the following address:

Chief of Agency Acquisitions U.S. Government Publishing Office Agency Acquisitions, Room A530 732 North Capitol Street, NW Washington, DC 20401 If a protest is filed with either the Director of Acquisition Services or with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), a complete copy of the protest (including all attachments) shall be served upon the Contracting Officer and the GPO General

Counsel within one day of filing with the Managing Director, Government Publishing and Print Procurement or with the GAO. Service upon the GPO Office of the General Counsel shall be made as follows

General Counsel Office of the General Counsels. Government Publishing Office 732 North Capitol Street, NW Room C 814, Stop GC Washington, DC 20401FAX (202) 512 0076

(End of clause)

DISPUTES (GPO Clause June 2008)

(a) This contract is subject to the Contract Disputes Act of 1978, as amended (41 U.S.C. 601-613, and as modified by Section 1501 of Title I of Division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008, Public Law No.

110-161).

(b) Except as provided in the Act, all disputes arising under or relating to this contract shall be resolved under this clause.

(c) “Claim”; as used in this clause, means a written demand or written assertion by one of the contracting parties seeking, as a matter of right, the payment of money in a sum certain, the adjustment or interpretation of contract terms, or other relief arising under or relating to this contract. However, a written demand or written assertion by the Contractor seeking the payment of money exceeding $50,000 is not a claim under the Act until certified. A voucher, invoice, or other routine request for payment that is not in dispute when submitted is not a claim under the Act. The submission may be converted to a claim under the Act, by complying with the submission and certification requirements of this clause, if it is disputed either as to liability or amount or is not acted upon in a reasonable time.

(d) (1) A claim by the Contractor shall be made in writing and, unless otherwise stated in this contract, submitted within 6 years after accrual of the claim to the Contracting Officer for a written decision. A claim by the Government against the Contractor shall be subject to a written decision by the Contracting Officer.

(2)(i) The Contractor shall provide the certification specified in paragraph (d)(2)(iii) of this clause when submitting any claim exceeding $50,000.

(ii) The certification requirement does not apply to issues in controversy that have not been submitted as all or part of a claim.

(iii) The certification shall state as follows: "I certify that the claim is made in good faith; that the supporting data are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief; that the amount requested accurately reflects the contract adjustment for which the Contractor believes the Government is liable; and that I am duly authorized to certify the claim on behalf of the Contractor.

(3) The certification may be executed by any person duly authorized to bind the Contractor with respect to the claim.

(e) For Contractor claims of $50,000 or less, the Contracting Officer must, if requested in writing by the

Contractor, render a decision within 60 days of the request. For Contractor-certified claims over $50,000, the Contracting Officer must, within 60 days, decide the claim or notify the Contractor of the date by which the decision will be made.

(f) The Contracting Officer's decision shall be final unless the Contractor appeals, within ninety (90) days of receipt of a Contracting Officer's decision, to the U.S. Government Accountability Office Contract Appeals Board (GAO CAB), 441 G Street, NW, Room 7182, Washington, DC, 20548; Facsimile: 202- 512-9749; E-Mail: CAB@gao.gov.

(g) If the claim by the Contractor is submitted to the Contracting Officer or a claim by the Government is presented to the Contractor, the parties, by mutual consent, may agree to use alternative dispute resolution (ADR). If the Contractor refuses an offer for ADR, the Contractor shall inform the Contracting Officer, in writing, of the Contractor's specific reasons for rejecting the offer.

(h) The Government shall pay interest on the amount found due and unpaid from (1) the date that the Contracting Officer receives the claim (certified, if required); or (2) the date that payment otherwise would be due, if that date is later, until the date of payment. With regard to claims having defective certifications, interest shall be paid from the date that the Contracting Officer initially receives the claim. [A defective certification means a certificate which alters or otherwise deviates from the language in(d)(2)(iii) above, or which is not executed by a person duly authorized to bind the contractor with respect to the claim. Failure to certify shall not be deemed to be a defective certification.] Simple interest on claims shall be paid at the rate, fixed by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in the Act, which is applicable to the period during which the Contracting Officer receives the claim and then at the rate applicable for each 6- month period as fixed by the Treasury Secretary during the pendency of the claim.

(i) The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any request for relief, claim, appeal, or action arising under the contract, and comply with any decision of the Contracting Officer.

(j) This contract clause, Disputes (GPO Clause June 2008), cancels and supersedes the contract clause, MMAR Dispute 52.233-1 (July 2002), and all other references to the contract clause, Disputes. This contract clause also cancels and supersedes any other disputes language currently included in existing contractual actions.

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GPO INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS July 2024

I. 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 and questions please send an email to InvoiceGPO@gpo.gov.

The Contractor shall submit each invoice electronically via email to the following address invoicegpo@gpo.gov.

System for Award Management (SAM), formerly Central Contractor Registration (CCR) registration is required for all vendors doing business with the federal government with some exceptions. For mailing in invoices, use the following GPO s address US Government Publishing Office (GPO) Office of Finance Mail Stop FMCE North Capitol & H Streets, NW Washington, DC 20401 Phone (202) 512 0874 II. 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) III. 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 or 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 or 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

a. Amount Invoiced The Total Amount of Invoice and this Invoice Period separated by each CLIN Number (if applicable)

b. Total contract Price and price for each CLIN

c. Cumulative Amount Invoiced and Authorized Value of Contract Balance Remaining on Contract

d. 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 mailto:InvoiceGPO@gpo.gov mailto:invoicegpo@gpo.gov 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

Section IV: List of Documents, Exhibits, and other Attachments

STATEMENT OF WORK

1. PROJECT TITLE

Window Shades Installation – Various Business Units

2. BACKGROUND

The Government Publishing Office (GPO) requires the furnishing and installation of solar roller window shades at various operational areas throughout the facility. Existing windows are either without adequate shading or have damaged and deteriorated shades that no longer provide effective glare control, thermal comfort, privacy, or aesthetic consistency.

This project will provide new manually operated clutch-controlled solar roller shades with matching fascia systems to improve occupant comfort, reduce solar heat gain, enhance visual comfort, and maintain a consistent appearance throughout the facility.

3. OBJECTIVE

The objective of this project is to provide and install durable institutional-grade solar roller shades that:

• Reduce glare and solar heat gain.

• Improve occupant comfort.

• Enhance interior aesthetics.

• Provide privacy where required.

• Match existing shade systems throughout the facility.

• Provide long-term, low-maintenance operation suitable for federal facilities.

4. SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, permits, and incidentals necessary to:

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1. Conduct field verification of all window dimensions.

2. Fabricate and provide solar roller shades.

3. Furnish all mounting hardware, brackets, chains, fascia, and accessories.

4. Deliver materials to the project site.

5. Install shades at designated locations.

6. Coordinate work schedules with the Government.

7. Remove packaging and construction debris.

8. Provide warranties and closeout documentation.

All work shall be performed in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and industry standards.

5. LOCATIONS AND ESTIMATED SHADE SIZES

The following locations are included in this project. Dimensions are estimates for planning purposes only. The Contractor shall field verify all measurements prior to fabrication.

Location Qty Estimated Size

Security Room 3B20 Window 1 1 96" W x 96" H

Security Room 3B20 Window 2 1 90" W x 96" H

Office C4100 Window 1 1 48" W x 72" H

Office C4100 Window 2 1 48" W x 72" H

Plant Area 1 1 96" W x 96" H

Plant Area 2 1 96" W x 96" H

Plant Area 3 1 96" W x 96" H

Plant Area 4 1 96" W x 96" H

Plant Area 5 1 96" W x 96" H

Plant Area 6 1 96" W x 96" H

Pipe Shop B218 Window 1 1 84" W x 96" H

Pipe Shop B218 Window 2 1 84" W x 96" H

Machine Shop B22 Windows 8 48" W x 72" H each

Machine Shop Kitchen Windows 2 48" W x 72" H each

Command Center Room 149 1 60" W x 72" H

Command Center Room 150 1 60" W x 72" H

Messenger Office 1 1 42" W x 72" H

Messenger Office 2 1 42" W x 72" H

Messenger Office 3 1 48" W x 72" H

Messenger Office 4 1 48" W x 72" H

Messenger Office 5 1 42" W x 72" H

Messenger Door Window 1 36" W x 84" H

Estimated Total Quantity: 30 Shades Final dimensions shall be field verified by the Contractor prior to fabrication.

6. SHADE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Roller Shade Type

• Manual clutch-operated solar roller shades.

• Heavy-duty institutional-grade construction.

• Smooth and quiet operation.

• Suitable for high-use commercial and federal facilities.

Clutch System The shade mechanism shall include:

• Internal rotation bearings.

• Self-lubricating components.

• Heavy-duty clutch operation.

• Oversized sprocket for reduced operating force.

• Continuous chain control.

Operating Chain

• Stainless steel or nickel-plated chain.

• Continuous loop operation.

• Child-safe installation configuration.

7. FABRIC REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide solar shade fabric meeting or exceeding the following requirements:

Fabric Characteristics

• Solar screen fabric.

• Fiberglass and vinyl composition.

• Basket-weave construction.

• Light-filtering.

• Color to match existing GPO installations.

Performance Requirements

• NFPA 701 Fire Rated.

• ASTM G21 Resistance to Fungi.

• ASTM G22 Resistance to Bacteria.

• Greenguard Gold Certified.

• UV resistant.

• Fade resistant.

• Stain resistant.

Approved Basis of Design:

• Phoenix II Solar Fabric or approved equal.

8. FASCIA REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide:

• Aluminum snap-lock fascia.

• Concealed mounting hardware.

• Color and finish matching existing GPO installations.

• Secure attachment to building structure.

• Continuous appearance free of dents, scratches, or visible defects.

9. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall:

• Verify all dimensions before fabrication.

• Protect adjacent surfaces and furnishings.

• Coordinate work with GPO Facilities Management.

• Maintain clean work areas.

• Install shades plumb, level, and fully operational.

• Replace damaged materials at no additional cost.

• Follow all manufacturer installation requirements.

10. SUBMITTALS

Prior to fabrication, the Contractor shall provide:

1. Product data sheets.

2. Fabric samples.

3. Color selections.

4. Fascia finish samples.

5. Shop drawings.

6. Window measurement schedule.

7. Manufacturer installation instructions.

8. Warranty documentation.

GPO approval shall be obtained before fabrication begins.

11. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

11.1 General

The Government Publishing Office (GPO) is an active federal facility with ongoing operations. The Contractor shall conduct all work in a manner that protects personnel, property, information, and operations. Contractor personnel shall comply with all GPO security policies, access requirements, and directions provided by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), GPO Police, and facility management personnel.

Failure to comply with security requirements may result in removal from the site and possible termination of the contract.

11.2 Access Control

The Contractor shall:

• Coordinate all site access through the COR.

• Provide a roster of personnel requiring access prior to commencing work.

• Ensure personnel display identification badges at all times while on GPO property.

• Restrict personnel to authorized work areas only.

• Immediately report lost, stolen, or damaged identification badges to the COR.

• Return all Government-issued badges and access devices upon completion of work.

The Government reserves the right to deny access to any individual deemed unsuitable for entry into the facility.

11.3 Security Screening

Prior to performing work, Contractor personnel may be required to undergo security screening, including:

• Identity verification.

• Criminal history review.

• Employment verification.

• Government security checks as determined necessary by GPO.

The Government may prohibit access to any individual who fails to meet security requirements.

Contractor personnel shall not begin work until authorized by the COR.

11.4 Vehicle Access and Deliveries

All deliveries shall be coordinated in advance with the COR.

Contractor vehicles entering Government property are subject to:

• Inspection by GPO Police.

• Search of cargo compartments and containers.

• Verification of delivery documentation.

Vehicles may not be parked in restricted areas without authorization.

Delivery schedules shall be coordinated to minimize disruption to Government operations.

11.5 Material and Tool Control

The Contractor shall maintain accountability of all tools, equipment, and materials.

Requirements include:

• Daily inventory of tools and equipment.

• Immediate reporting of missing items.

• Securing tools and materials when not in use.

• Removal of tools and materials at the end of each workday unless otherwise approved.

Toolboxes, bags, containers, and equipment are subject to inspection upon entry and exit from the facility.

11.6 Protection of Government Property

The Contractor shall safeguard all Government-owned property, equipment, furnishings, documents, and systems located within the work area.

The Contractor shall:

• Protect adjacent finishes from damage.

• Prevent unauthorized access to Government equipment.

• Avoid disruption of critical facility operations.

• Repair any damage caused by Contractor operations at no cost to the Government.

11.7 Sensitive Information

Contractor personnel may have incidental access to Government operations, documents, computer screens, communications, or sensitive information.

Contractor personnel shall:

• Not photograph, copy, record, or reproduce Government information.

• Not disclose information observed during performance of work.

• Not discuss Government operations with unauthorized persons.

• Comply with all federal confidentiality requirements.

Any actual or suspected compromise of Government information shall be reported immediately to the COR.

11.8 Photography Restrictions

Photography, video recording, drone operations, livestreaming, or audio recording within GPO facilities is prohibited unless specifically authorized in writing by the COR.

Authorized photographs shall be limited to those necessary for project documentation.

11.9 Escort Requirements

Certain work areas may require Government escorts.

The Contractor shall:

• Coordinate access schedules with the COR.

• Remain with escorts when required.

• Not enter restricted areas without authorization.

• Allow sufficient time for security processing and escorts.

Additional costs associated with failure to coordinate escorts shall be borne by the Contractor.

11.10 Work Hours

Normal work hours are:

Monday through Friday

7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Work outside normal hours shall require prior approval from the COR.

The Government may require work to be performed during evenings, weekends, or non-production periods to minimize disruption to facility operations.

11.11 Emergency Procedures

Contractor personnel shall comply with all emergency procedures established by GPO.

The Contractor shall:

• Participate in evacuation procedures when directed.

• Immediately report emergencies, suspicious activities, or security incidents.

• Notify the COR of injuries, property damage, or safety concerns.

Emergency contact information shall be provided prior to commencement of work.

11.12 Contractor Personnel Conduct

Contractor personnel shall maintain professional conduct while on Government property.

The following are prohibited:

• Possession of firearms or weapons.

• Alcohol or illegal drugs.

• Harassment or disruptive behavior.

• Smoking except in designated areas.

• Unauthorized visitors.

Personnel violating facility rules may be removed from the site immediately.

11.14 Security Incident Reporting

The Contractor shall immediately report the following to the COR and GPO Police:

• Lost or stolen Government property.

• Lost access badges.

• Unauthorized access attempts.

• Suspicious packages or activities.

• Security breaches.

• Threats against personnel or facilities.

A written incident report shall be submitted within 24 hours of occurrence.

11.15 Post-Work Security

At the conclusion of each workday, the Contractor shall:

• Secure all materials and equipment.

• Remove trash and debris.

• Ensure windows, doors, and access points affected by the work remain secure.

• Leave the work area in a safe condition for continued Government operations.

This language is consistent with security requirements commonly found in federal construction and facility service solicitations and is appropriate for inclusion in a GPO SOW for occupied facilities.

12. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall comply with:

• OSHA Regulations.

• Federal Safety Standards.

• District of Columbia Safety Requirements.

• GPO Safety Policies.

The Contractor shall maintain safe work practices throughout the duration of the project.

13. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Government Publishing Office 732 North Capitol Street NW Washington, DC 20401 Work may occur in Buildings A, B, C, and associated occupied spaces.

14. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The Contractor shall complete all work within 60 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).

Any work requiring access to occupied spaces shall be coordinated with the COR.

15. WARRANTY

Provide:

• Minimum one-year warranty on labor and installation.

• Manufacturer warranty on fabrics.

• Manufacturer warranty on operating hardware.

• Warranty shall begin upon Government acceptance.

16. ACCEPTANCE

Work shall be considered complete upon:

• Final inspection by the COR.

• Correction of punch-list items.

• Submission of closeout documentation.

• Delivery of warranties.

• Removal of all debris and unused materials.

Section V: Solicitation Provisions/ Instructions to Offerors

Provisions incorporated by reference:

Article Number Reference Text 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -Commercial Items (JAN 2017)

Addendum to 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items

Date Event 07/08/2026 Site Survey - 10:00 AM (EST) 07/15/2026 Deadline for Submission of Offerors' Questions 07/24/2026 Q&A Posting Date (Estimate) 07/31/2026 Quotation Due Date

Attendance at the site survey is mandatory. Offerors are required to inspect and measure the site where the work will be performed. Any offeror that does not attend the scheduled site survey will be deemed ineligible for award and will not be considered for further evaluation.

An organized site survey is scheduled as follows:

Date: July 8, 2026 Arrival/Check-In Time: 9:15 AM Eastern Time Site Survey Start Time: 10:00 AM Eastern Time Address: 732 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 Meeting Location: GPO Visitor Center

Attendees shall arrive at the GPO Visitor Center by 9:15 AM to allow sufficient time for check-in and security screening.

The site survey will begin promptly at 10:00 AM. Attendees who fail to arrive and complete check-in by 10:00 AM may not be permitted to participate in the site survey.

All attendees must present a valid government-issued identification card for entry. No more than two individuals per company may attend the site visit.

Each potential offeror shall confirm the names of attendees and the company name by email to the following individuals no later than Monday, July 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time:

Contract Specialist: Sara Chan, schan@gpo.gov Contracting Officer’s Representative: Denver Terrance, dterrance@gpo.gov

Government personnel will be present to sign in attendees.

Questions arising from the site survey shall be submitted in writing by the deadline stated above. Oral statements, explanations, or answers provided during the site visit are not binding on the Government unless incorporated into the solicitation by written amendment.

(End of addendum) mailto:schan@gpo.gov mailto:dterrance@gpo.gov

Provisions incorporated by full text:

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items (July 2002)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision:

“Emerging small business” means a small business concern whose size is no greater than 50 percent of the numerical size standard for the NAICS code designated.

“Forced or indentured child labor” means all work or service—

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

“Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern”—

(1) Means a small business concern—

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

“Small business concern” means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

“Veteran-owned small business concern” means a small business concern—

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

“Women-owned business concern” means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of its stock is owned by one or more women; and whose man-agement and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

“Women-owned small business concern” means a small business concern—

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

(b) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) (26 U.S.C.6109, 31 U.S.C. 7701). (Not applicable if the offeror is required to provide this information to a central contractor registration database to be eligible for award.)

(1) All offerors must submit the information required in paragraphs (b)(3) through (b)(5) of this provision to comply with debt collection requirements of 31 U.S.C. 7701(c) and 3325(d), reporting requirements of 26 U.S.C. 6041, 6041A, and 6050M, and implementing regulations issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

(2) The TIN may be used by the Government to collect and report on any delinquent amounts arising out of the offeror’s relationship with the Government (31 U.S.C. 7701(c)(3)). If the resulting contract is subject to the payment reporting requirements described in MMAR 4.904, the TIN provided hereunder may be matched with IRS records to verify the accuracy of the offeror’s TIN.

(3) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).

❏ TIN: _____________________.

❏ TIN has been applied for.

❏ TIN is not required because:

❏ Offeror is a nonresident alien, foreign corporation, or foreign partnership that does not have income effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States and does not have an office or place of business or a fiscal paying agent in the United States;

❏ Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of a foreign government;

❏ Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of the Federal Government.

(4) Type of organization.

❏ Sole proprietorship;

❏ Partnership;

❏ Corporate entity (not tax-exempt);

❏ Corporate entity (tax-exempt);

❏ Government entity (Federal, State, or local);

❏ Foreign government;

❏ International organization per 26 CFR 1.6049-4;

❏ Other _________________________.

(5) Common parent.

❏ Offeror is not owned or controlled by a common parent;

❏ Name and TIN of common parent:

Name ___________________.

TIN _____________________.

(c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract is to be performed inside the United States, its territories or possessions, Puerto Rico, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, or the District of Columbia.

Check all that apply.

(1) Small business concern. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it ❏ is, ❏ is not a small business concern.

(2) Veteran-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it ❏ is, ❏ is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(3) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it ❏ is, ❏ is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(4) Small disadvantaged business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, for general statistical purposes, that it ❏ is, ❏ is not a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002.

(5) Women-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it ❏ is, ❏ is not a women-owned small business concern.

NOTE: Complete paragraphs (c)(6) and (c)(7) only if this solicitation is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(6) Women-owned business concern (other than small business concern). [Complete only if the offeror is a womenowned business concern and did not represent itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it ❏ is a women-owned business concern.

(7) Tie bid priority for labor surplus area concerns. If this is an invitation for bid, small business offerors may identify the labor surplus areas in which costs to be incurred on account of manufacturing or production (by offeror or first tier subcontractors) amount to more than 50 percent of the contract price:

(8) Small Business Size for the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program and for the Targeted Industry Categories under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. [Complete only if the offeror has represented itself to be a small business concern under the size standards for this solicitation.]

(i) [Complete only for solicitations indicated in an addendum as being set-aside for emerging small businesses in one of the four designated industry groups (DIGs).] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it ❏ is, ❏ is not an emerging small business.

(ii) [Complete only for solicitations indicated in an addendum as being for one of the targeted industry categories (TICs) or four designated industry groups (DIGs).] Offeror represents as follows:

(A) Offeror’s number of employees for the past 12 months (check the Employees column if size standard stated in the solicitation is expressed in terms of number of employees); or

(B) Offeror’s average annual gross revenue for the last 3 fiscal years (check the Average Annual Gross Number of Revenues column if size standard stated in the solicitation is expressed in terms of annual receipts). (Check one of the following):

Number of Employees Average Annual Gross Revenues __ 50 or fewer __ $1 million or less __ 51—100 __ $1,000,001—$2 million __ 101—250 __ $2,000,001—$3.5 million __ 251—500 __ $3,500,001—$5 million __ 501—750 __ $5,000,001—$10 million __ 751—1,000 __ $10,000,001—$17 million __ Over 1,000 __ Over $17 million

(d) Certification Regarding Payments to Influence Federal Transactions (31 U.S.C. 1352). (Applies only if the contract is expected to exceed $100,000.) By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that no Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress or an employee of a Member of Congress on his or her behalf in connection with the award of any resultant contract.

(e) Buy American Act Certificate. (Applies only if the clause at Materials Management Acquisition Regulation (MMAR) 52.225-1, Buy American Act—Supplies, is included in this solicitation.)

(1) The offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (f)(2) of this provision, is a domestic end product as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Buy American Act—Supplies” and that the offeror has considered components of unknown origin to have been mined, produced, or manufactured outside the United States.

The offeror shall list as foreign end products those end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products.

(2) Foreign End Products:

Line Item No. Country of Origin [List as necessary]

(3) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of MMAR Part 25. (f)(1) Buy American Act—North American Free Trade Agreement—Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Applies only if the clause at MMAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act—North American Free Trade Agreement—Israeli Trade Act, is included in this solicitation.)

(i) The offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) or (g)(1)(iii) of this provision, is a domestic end product as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Buy American Act—North American Free Trade Agreement—Israeli Trade Act” and that the offeror has considered components of unknown origin to have been mined, produced, or manufactured outside the United States.

(ii) The offeror certifies that the following supplies are NAFTA country end products or Israeli end products as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Buy American Act—North American Free Trade Agreement—Israeli Trade Act”:

NAFTA Country or Israeli End Products:

Line Item No. Country of Origin [List as necessary]

(iii) The offeror shall list those supplies that are foreign end products (other than those listed in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this provision) as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Buy American Act—North American Free Trade Agreement—Israeli Trade Act.” The offeror shall list as other foreign end products those end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products.

Other Foreign End Products:

Line Item No. Country of Origin [List as necessary]

(iv) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of MMAR Part 25. (2) Buy American Act—North American Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act Certificate, Alternate I (MAY 2002). If Alternate I to the clause at MMAR 52.225-3 is included in this solicitation, substitute the following paragraph (g)(1)(ii) for paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of the basic provision:

(g)(1)(ii) The offeror certifies that the following supplies are Canadian end products as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Buy American Act—North American Free Trade Agreement—Israeli Trade Act”:

Canadian End Products:

Line Item No. Country of Origin [List as necessary]

(3) Buy American Act—North American Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act Certificate, Alternate II (MAY 2002). If Alternate II to the clause at MMAR 52.225-3 is included in this solicitation, substitute the following paragraph (g)(1)(ii) for paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of the basic provision:

(g)(1)(ii) The offeror certifies that the following supplies are Canadian end products or Israeli end products as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Buy American Act— North American Free Trade Agreement—Israeli Trade Act”:

Canadian or Israeli End Products:

Line Item No. Country of Origin [List as necessary]

(4) Trade Agreements Certificate. (Applies only if the clause at MMAR 52.225-5, Trade Agreements, is included in this solicitation.)

(i) The offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (g)(4)(ii) of this provision, is a U.S.- made, designated country, Caribbean Basin country, or NAFTA country end product, as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Trade Agreements.”

(ii) The offeror shall list as other end products those end products that are not U.S.-made, designated country, Caribbean Basin country, or NAFTA country end products.

Other End Products:

Line Item No. Country of Origin [List as necessary]

(iii) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of MMAR Part 25. For line items subject to the Trade Agreements Act, the Government will evaluate offers of U.S.-made, designated country, Caribbean Basin country, or NAFTA country end products without regard to the restrictions of the Buy American Act. The Government will consider for award only offers of U.S.-made, designated country, Caribbean Basin country, or NAFTA country end products unless the Contracting Officer determines that there are no offers for such products or that the offers for such products are insufficient to fulfill the requirements of the solicitation.

(g) Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension or Ineligibility for…