040ADV-24-R-0034.pdf

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

PR-24-GPO-1858

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

040ADV-24-R-0034

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

JEONG, SAE UNG

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

05/07/2024 17:00

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

GPO

732 North Capitol St NW

SMALL BUSINESS WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

Washington, DC, 20401, US HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8 (A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO

See Schedule

CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

Same As Issuing Office

GPO

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE FACILITY

CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

OFFER BELOW IS CHECKED SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

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

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. OFFER

DATED . . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

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

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

The Government Publishing Office (GPO) intends to issue a firm fixed price contract for Facility Condition Assessment in accordance with Section B of this solicitation.

The Government anticipates awarding this contract on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis with a Firm Fixed Price Contract to the responsive offeror meeting all the requirements of the Request for Proposal (RFP)..

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

The Request For Proposal (RFP) submitted shall include the following:

1. Pricing: Provide a firm fixed price for Facility Condition Assessment.

2. System for Award Management (SAM) registration info.

3. Vendor address and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Number

4. Vendor Point of Contact

5. POC email address and phone number

The RFP shall be submitted to the Contract Specialist and the Contracting Officer no later than close of business 04/30/2024 05:00 PM eastern std.

time.

Questions must be submitted to Sae Jeong(Contract Specialist) at sjeong@gpo.gov and the (Contracting Officer) Chris Bettini at cbettini@gpo.gov.

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

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

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

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

REPRESENTATIVE

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

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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

CORRECT FOR

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK NUMBER

PARTIAL FINAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO. 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

mailto:sjeong@gpo.gov mailto:cbettini@gpo.gov

040ADV-24-R-0034

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1. Listing of Incorporated Purchase Requisitions

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

3. Section C - Description/Specifications/Work Statement

4. Section D - Packaging and Marking

5. Section E - Inspection and Acceptance Terms

6. Section F - Delivery or Performance

7. Section G - Contract Administration Data

8. Section H - Special Contract Requirements

9. Section I - Contract Clauses

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

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

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

13. Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

1. Listing of Incorporated Purchase Requisitions

Incorporated Purchase Requisition Numbers:

PR-24-GPO-1858

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

Description of Service: This facility condition assessment is for the development and reporting of a complete and comprehensive Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) to measure the current condition and functionality of the buildings and infrastructure of GPO headquarters facilities as a whole including energy usage.

Item Number Base Item

Number Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

0001 Assessment Report

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Unit Price Extended Price

Description: A final report containing a comprehensive overview of the facilities condition, strengths, deficiencies, and recommendations will be submitted to Government Publishing Office (GPO). The contractor may use an alternate report format provided the information outlined below is included in the final report:

1. Executive Summary

2. Assessment Results

a. Summary of assessment findings

b. Breakdown of facility condition by system or component

c. Tabular summary of assets condition categorized using uniformat II.

3. Recommendations

a. Recommended corrective actions for all deficiencies identified under this contract.

b. Cost estimates for corrective actions.

4. Strategic Plan

a. A plan for maintenance, repairs, and capital improvements to correct all identified deficiencies over a ten-year planning horizon.

b. Corrective actions to be prioritized by year based on urgency and unconstrained by cost.

c. Required fields for each corrective action: System, subsystem, Deficiency, description, Corrective

Action, Priority (year), Total Cost, Project Type (Repair, Maintenance, Capital Improvement).

5. Appendices

a. Facility Condition data for import into CMMS. Format will be Microsoft Excel. Required Fields:

System, Sub-system, building, room, barcode ID, description, corrective action, FCI, total cost.

b. Additional photographs labeled by location and deficiency.

Note: A comprehensive price breakdown is required for this solicitation, detailing any relevant expenses if applicable.

Purchase Requisitions PR-24-GPO-1858

IDC Type: Not Applicable Period Of Performance Start Date

Period Of Performance End Date Period Of Performance Address

To Be Determined (TBD) Not to Exceed (NTE) 270 Days from the Start Date

GPO

732 North Capitol St NW Washington

DC US 20401

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

0002 Energy Audit Report 1 Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

Unit Price Extended Price

Description: The Contractor shall furnish material, labor, tools, and equipment to perform a level 2 energy audit in accordance with Ashrae Standard 211-2018. The audit will conclude with a written report detailing the findings of the survey and an analysis of current state to establish a baseline level of energy and fuel use and identify energy conservation measures. Energy conservation measures shall include initial costs, current energy use, energy savings, costs savings and simple payback. Refer to C.4.1.1 for facilities included in the audit.

The contractor may use an alternate report format provided the information outlined below is included in the final report:

1. Executive Summary

a. Overall assessment of benchmarking and energy performance.

b. Aggregated savings and costs of recommended measures.

c. Table of energy conservations measures.

2. Introduction

3. Facility Description

a. Building information.

b. Major Equipment.

c. Process and plug loads.

4. Utility Summary

a. Data summary.

b. Reported Utility Data.

c. Benchmarking.

d. Energy Analysis of electricity, steam, and fuel trends.

e. End-use breakdown.

5. Energy Conservation Measures

a. Low-cost/no-cost savings measures.

b. Capital projects.

c. Distributed/renewable energy opportunities.

6. Appendices

a. Tabulated utility data.

b. Utility rate schedules.

c. Calculation methodology.

d. Savings calculations.

e. Cost estimates.

f. Lighting and equipment inventory tables.

Note: A comprehensive price breakdown is required for this solicitation, detailing any relevant expenses if applicable.

IDC Type: Not Applicable Period Of Performance Start Date

Period Of Performance End Date Period Of Performance Address

To Be Determined (TBD) Not to Exceed (NTE) 270 Days from the Start Date

GPO

732 North Capitol St NW

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

1001 Equipment Barcoding 1 Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

Unit Price Extended Price

Description: Install barcode tags on all assets assessed during FCA survey. Barcode tags shall be accessible and visible. Tags shall be metallic with adhesive backing for direct application onto equipment where possible or a chain to hang from the equipment. Tag shall identify the equipment name, asset number and have a QR code compatible with ServiceNow. Surface contaminants such as dust shall be wiped clean prior to adhesion of tag.

Note: This Equipment Barcoding service is contingent upon the availability of funds, with GPO reserving the right not to exercise this option. And, a comprehensive price breakdown is required for this solicitation, detailing any relevant expenses if applicable.

Option: 1 Option Time Date: Date of Option Exercise Option Time Duration: 60 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable Period Of Performance Start Date

Period Of Performance End Date Period Of Performance Address

Date of Option Exercise 60 days after Date of Option Exercise

GPO

732 North Capitol St NW

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

1002 Infrared Survey Report 1 Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

Unit Price Extended Price

Description: Conduct an electrical system infrared survey for all buildings identified in section C.4.1.1 using industry standard practices. Thermographer shall hold a minimum level 2 advanced thermography certification.

The survey will conclude with a report identifying equipment surveyed, observations and recommendations, and infrared and control photographs identifying issues.

Equipment to be surveyed include:

• Electrical utility incoming services, transformers, and switchgears.

• Main electrical switchboards and disconnects.

• Main electrical distribution panels and disconnects.

• Uninterruptable power supplies.

• Transfer switches.

• Lighting and receptacle panelboards.

• Power panelboards.

• Motor Control Centers.

• Service electrical disconnects for motors.

• Bus ducts.

• Motor terminal boxes.

Note: This service is contingent upon the availability of funds, with GPO reserving the right not to exercise this option. And, a comprehensive price breakdown is required for this solicitation, detailing any relevant expenses if applicable.

Option: 2 Option Time Date: Date of Option Exercise Option Time Duration: 60 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Period Of Performance Start Date

Period Of Performance End Date Period Of Performance Address

Date of Option Exercise 60 days after Date of Option Exercise

GPO

732 North Capitol St NW

3. Section C - Description/Specifications/Work Statement

C.1 PROJECT TITLE

Facility Condition Assessment

C.2 BACKGROUND

The United States Government Publishing Office (GPO) is located at 732 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20401. GPO provides publishing and dissemination services for the official and authentic government publications to Congress, Federal Agencies, Federal Depository Libraries, and the American Public.

C.3 SCOPE OF WORK

This Statement of Work is for the development and reporting of a complete and comprehensive Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) to measure the current condition and functionality of the buildings and infrastructure of GPO headquarters facilities as a whole including energy usage.

A multidiscipline team of qualified personnel will perform the assessment of facilities and integral systems, identifying all civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, envelope, ADA, and life safety deficiencies. Each area will be evaluated to determine if there is sufficient physical evidence, including life cycle analysis, to warrant complete replacement or if repairing portions of the system is acceptable. The contractor shall furnish all material, labor, tools, and equipment necessary to determine conditions of systems and components and perform the inspections. Inspections include but not limited to entering mechanical rooms, electrical closets, crawl spaces, attics, offices, tenant spaces and roof areas.

C.4 TASKS

C.4.1 Facility Condition Inspection

The facility condition survey shall include complete visual inspections by generalists and SME’s in fields relating to elements listed below. Each building system will be evaluated based on age, condition, remaining useful life, criticality, and deficiencies. Building drawings and documentation shall be made available to the successful offeror upon request prior to the onsite assessment.

• Structural

• Site/Civil

• Building Envelope – Façade

• Building Envelope – Roof

• Interior Finishes

• Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) o Visual inspection of heating and cooling equipment including 10% terminal units. Gather MEP equipment data where possible to include, make, model, serial number date of manufacture and nominal capacity.

o Visual inspection of interior and exterior lighting and major electrical systems such as switchboards, distribution panels, metering equipment, transformers motor control centers and other ancillary systems.

o Inspection of plumbing systems including but not limited to plumbing fixtures, water heating equipment, steam generators, pumps, water supply, drain and vent piping.

• Fire/Life Safety Systems

• Limited ADA Compliance Assessment o Review a representative sampling of physical elements and locations for compliance.

GPO will provide the asset lists to the successful bidder. Additional equipment may be identified during the assessment. Data on existing lists shall be validated by the assessment team.

C.4.1.1 Facility List

C.4.1.2 Exclusions

The following exclusions only apply to the facility condition assessment.

• Building 4 - floors two and three and rooftop mechanical systems not included in the scope of this assessment (Approximately 80,000 gross square feet).

• Fire pump and fire alarm systems

• Vertical conveying systems.

• Printing equipment.

C.4.1.3 Assessment Report

A final report containing a comprehensive overview of the facilities condition, strengths, deficiencies, and recommendations will be submitted to GPO.

The contractor may use an alternate report format provided the information outlined below is included in the final report:

i. Executive Summary

ii. Assessment Results

1. Summary of assessment findings

2. Breakdown of facility condition by system or component

3. Tabular summary of assets condition categorized using uniformat II.

iii. Recommendations

1. Recommended corrective actions for all deficiencies identified under this contract.

2. Cost estimates for corrective actions.

iv. Strategic Plan

1. A plan for maintenance, repairs, and capital improvements to correct all identified deficiencies over a ten-year planning horizon.

2. Corrective actions to be prioritized by year based on urgency and unconstrained by cost.

3. Required fields for each corrective action: System, subsystem, Deficiency description, Corrective Action, Priority (year), Total Cost, Project Type (Repair, Maintenance, Capital Improvement).

v. Appendices

1. Facility Condition data for import into CMMS. Format will be

Microsoft Excel. Required Fields: System, Sub-system, building, room, barcode ID, description, corrective action, FCI, total cost.

2. Additional photographs labeled by location and deficiency.

C.4.2 Energy Audit

The Contractor shall furnish material, labor, tools, and equipment to perform a level 2 energy audit in accordance with Ashrae Standard 211-2018. The audit will conclude with a written report detailing the findings of the survey and an analysis of current state to establish a baseline level of energy and fuel use and identify energy conservation measures.

Energy conservation measures shall include initial costs, current energy use, energy savings, costs savings and simple payback.

Refer to C.4.1.1 for facilities included in the audit.

The contractor may use an alternate report format provided the information outlined below is included in the final report:

1. Executive Summary

a. Overall assessment of benchmarking and energy performance.

b. Aggregated savings and costs of recommended measures.

c. Table of energy conservations measures.

2. Introduction

3. Facility Description

a. Building information.

b. Major Equipment.

c. Process and plug loads.

4. Utility Summary

a. Data summary.

b. Reported Utility Data.

c. Benchmarking.

d. Energy Analysis of electricity, steam, and fuel trends.

e. End-use breakdown.

5. Energy Conservation Measures

a. Low-cost/no-cost savings measures.

b. Capital projects.

c. Distributed/renewable energy opportunities.

6. Appendices

a. Tabulated utility data.

b. Utility rate schedules.

c. Calculation methodology.

d. Savings calculations.

e. Cost estimates.

f. Lighting and equipment inventory tables.

C.4.3 Additive Bid Items

C.4.3.1 Equipment Barcoding

Install barcode tags on all assets assessed during FCA survey. Barcode tags shall be accessible and visible.

Tags shall be metallic with adhesive backing for direct application onto equipment where possible or a chain to hang from the equipment. Tag shall identify the equipment name, asset number and have a QR code compatible with ServiceNow. Surface contaminants such as dust shall be wiped clean prior to adhesion of tag.

C.4.3.2 Infrared Survey

Conduct an electrical system infrared survey for all buildings identified in section C.4.1.1 using industry standard practices. Thermographer shall hold a minimum level 2 advanced thermography certification. The survey will conclude with a report identifying equipment surveyed, observations and recommendations, and infrared and control photographs identifying issues.

Equipment to be surveyed include:

• Electrical utility incoming services, transformers, and switchgears.

• Main electrical switchboards and disconnects.

• Main electrical distribution panels and disconnects.

• Uninterruptable power supplies.

• Transfer switches.

• Lighting and receptacle panelboards.

• Power panelboards.

• Motor Control Centers.

• Service electrical disconnects for motors.

• Bus ducts.

• Motor terminal boxes.

C.5 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND STANDARDS

• Ashrae 211-2018 – Standard for Commercial Building Energy Audit

• ASTM E 1934 – Standard Guide for Examining Electrical and Mechanical Equipment with Infrared Thermography

• ASNT SNT-TC-1A – Personnel Qualifications and Certification in Nondestructive Testing

The contractor shall not deviate from any of the above listed documents without express written approval of the Contracting Officer.

C.6 DELIBERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE

C.6.1 Deliverables Table

Deliverable Type Delivery Method

Expected Delivery Date/Frequency

Kick-Off Meeting Briefing Virtual Meeting Scheduled 7 days after contract award

Assessment Report Document Electronic 60 days after completion of assessment

Deliverable Type Delivery Method

Expected Delivery Date/Frequency

Energy Audit Report Document Electronic 60 days after completion of audit

Infrared Survey Report Document Electronic 60 days after completion of survey

Note: The period of performance is not to exceed 270 days. We estimate that these tasks will be completed within 60 days.

However, given the nature of this Facility Condition Assessment, we intend to provide sufficient time for an offeror to complete the tasks without any rush.

4. Section D - Packaging and Marking

N/A

[ End Section D ]

5. Section E - Inspection and Acceptance Terms

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

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

[End Section E]

6. Section F - Delivery or Performance

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

To Be Determined (TBD)

Not to Exceed (NTE) 270 Days from the Start Date

GPO

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

F.1. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE/HOURS OF OPERATIONS

Government Publishing Office

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

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

F.2. Assessment Report

At the conclusion of the facilities condition assessment site visit the contractor shall prepare a report for submission to GPO. The contents of the report are located in section C.4.1.3. The report shall be submitted electronically to the CO and COR within 60 days of completing the on-site assessment. Identified deficiencies shall include sufficient photographs to accurately represent the deficiency. The report format shall be PDF excluding the appendices.

F.3. Energy Audit Report

At the conclusion of the energy audit the contractor shall prepare a report for submission to GPO. The contents of the report are located in section C.4.2. The report shall be submitted electronically to the CO and COR within 60 days of completing the on-site assessment.

The report format shall be PDF excluding the appendices.

F. 4. Infrared Survey Report

At the conclusion of the energy audit the contractor shall prepare a report for submission to GPO. The contents of the report are located in section C.4.3.2. The report shall be submitted electronically to the CO and COR within 60 days of completing the on-site assessment.

The report format shall be PDF.

F.5. Instructions for Deliverables

The contractor shall provide all deliverables via electronic methods, unless directed by the COR to provide hard copies, for review, approval, and appropriate action. Electronic copies shall be delivered via email attachment to the CO and COR as appropriate. The electronic copies shall be compatible with Microsoft Office 2019 or other applications as appropriate and mutually agreed to by the parties. Once created, deliverables and work products are considered the property of the Federal Government.

The deliverables shall be considered final upon receiving Government approval. The Government shall provide written notification of acceptance or rejection of all deliverables within four business days of receipt. All notifications of rejection will be accompanied with an explanation of the specific deficiencies causing the rejection. Deliverables must be approved by the CO and COR to be considered “accepted.”

Deliverables shall be deemed acceptable if the document adequately covers all required topics, meets general quality measures, and is professionally prepared in terms of accuracy, clarity, format, and timeliness. Quality measures, as set forth below, shall be applied to each work product received from the contractor.

• Accuracy: Documents shall be accurate in presentation, content, and style.

• Clarity: Documents shall be clear and concise.

• Format: Documents shall be transmitted via mutually agreed upon media; and

• Timeliness: Documents shall be submitted on or before scheduled due date.

F.6. CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

NUMBER DATE TITLE

52.242-15 Aug-89 Stop-Work Order 52.242-17 Aug-84 Government Delay of Work F.7.

Observance of Legal Holidays/Federal Non-Workdays

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

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

Date Holiday

Monday, January 01 New Year’s Day Monday, January 15 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Monday, February 19

Washington’s Birthday

Monday, May 27 Memorial Day Wednesday, June 19 Juneteenth National Independence

Day

Thursday, July 04 Independence Day Monday, September

Labor Day

Monday, October 14 Columbus Day Monday, November

Veterans Day

Thursday, November

Thanksgiving Day

Wednesday, December 25

Christmas Day

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

F.8. SECURITY

ID Badges, Sign-In/Out, Parking and Smoking: All contractor personnel are required to sign-in at 732 North Capitol St. NE Washington, DC 22041. Contractor personnel shall wear identification badges during the entire time they are on GPO grounds.

All contractor personnel are required to sign-out at the same location above. It is the responsibility of contractor personnel to purchase parking pass for the designated parking areas. Parking information is available from GPO Police service. The GPO will not validate nor make reimbursement for parking violations of the contractor’s personnel under any circumstances. Smoking, tobacco use, or e-cigarettes is not permitted in designated smoking section. No individual is permitted to bring illegal drugs, alcohol or firearms of any type onto a government installation. The contractor shall exchange his/her valid federal or state identification for a GPO Visitor’s Badge for entry to GPO. Expired Identification shall not be an acceptable form of ID. The Visitor’s Badge shall be visible at all times as safety allows. Contractors shall be escorted at all times and/or in line of sight of the escort.

F.9. NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF DELAYS

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

F.10. On-Site Vendor Responsibility

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

[END OF SECTION F]

7. Section G - Contract Administration Data

Notwithstanding the offeror’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.

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

G1 CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO)

Name: Christopher R. Bettini

Mailing Address:

U.S. Government Publishing Office Acquisition Services Room A530 732 North Capitol St NW Washington DC 20401

Email: cbettini@gpo.gov

G2 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.

G3 CONTRACT SPECIALIST (CS)

Name: Sae Jeong Title: Contract Specialist Email: sjeong@gpo.gov

G4 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

After award, the GPO will designate one or more persons as the Contracting Officer's Representative (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.

The responsibilities and limitations of the COR are as follows:

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 quantity, quality, scope, or Contract price. All request for changes shall be referred to the Contracting Officer directly or through the COR. No such changes shall be made without the expressed prior authorization of the Contracting Officer. If the Contractor performs a service that alters the current cost, quantity, or scope without prior written approval from the CO, the Contractor does so at his/her own risk. The COR may designate an alternate COR(s) to act for the COR by naming such alternate(s) in writing and transmitting a copy of such designation through the Contracting Officer to the Contractor.

G5 INVOICE SUBMISSION

Contracting Officer (CO): Christopher Bettini Contract Specialist (CS): Sae Jeong

Invoice Mailing Address:

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

Email Address: invoiceGPO@gpo.gov

G6 PAYMENT METHOD

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

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

Materials Management Acquisition Regulation (MMAR) 52.232.34 May 1999- Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Other Than Central Contractor Registration Effective January 1, 1999, payments on all GPO purchase orders will only be made by electronic fund transfer (EFT) unless you are granted a waiver. A waiver can only be granted if you certify below in writing that mailto:cbettini@gpo.gov mailto:sjeong@gpo.gov mailto:invoiceGPO@gpo.gov you do not have an account with a financial institution or an authorized payment agent and return the certification to the Contracting Officer.

G7 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

G8 COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS

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

[End of Section G]

8. Section H - Special Contract Requirements

H.1 OTHER DIRECT COSTS (ODC)

Other Direct Costs such as training, materials, licenses are not authorized under this requirement.

H.2 Parking on Site

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

H.3 Protection of Property

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

H.4 Removal of Contractor Personnel

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

H.5 Potential Conflicts of Interest

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

H.6 Travel Regulations

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

[End of Section H]

Part II – Contract Clauses

9. Section I - Contract Clauses

Section I. Contract Clauses

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

NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.

Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

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

Clauses incorporated by reference

Article Number Reference Text 52.222-19 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (OCT 2016) 52.222-50 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) 52.242-17 52.242-17 Aug-84 Government Delay of Work

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

An invoicemust include--

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

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

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

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

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments.

(9) The specification.

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

- Commercial Items (MAY 2002)

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

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

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

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the MMAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components:

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

(2) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) X (3) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(ii) Alternate I of 52.225-3.

(iii) Alternate II of 52.225-3.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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