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12305B22R0004
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Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery Northeast Area

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This is a solicitation for a firm fixed-price construction contract issued by the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service. The solicitation seeks bids to replace and repair selective structural steel framing members at the National Cold-Water Marine Aquaculture Center in Franklin, Maine, followed by installation of a protective coating system. The period of performance is 365 days from notice to proceed, with a total estimated value between $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses with a NAICS code of 236220. Bids are due by June 30th, 2022 and the government intends to award without discussions to the best value bidder based on past performance, technical, and price factors.

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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9.

INFORMATION

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder."

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

1061430

USDA ARS NEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP

10300 BALTIMORE AVENUE

BLDG 003, RM 223, BARC-WEST

BELTSVILLE MD 20705

ARS-12305B

MARK VOLK

1x 05/27/2022

12305B22R0004

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

The National Cold-Water Marine Aquaculture Center (NCWMAC) main research building

Scope of Work includes: The replacement and/or repair of selective structural steel framing members to be followed the installation of a protective coating system.

The Contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, materials, equipment supplies, transportation, utilities, supervision, etc., in order to perform all elements of the work identified in the Statement of Work and Specifications, and in accordance with the clauses, attachments, and other terms and conditions set forth herein as indicated on the attached Documents.

DISCLOSURE OF THE MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: Between $1,000,000 and

$5,000,000.

Acquisition is set-aside for 100% total small business. Applicable NAICS code is

236220, General Construction.

Offerors shall complete block 14, 15, 19, and 20.

Continued ...

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

30 365 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

06/30/2022

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.

No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

BY

2PAGE OF

USDA ARS NEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP

10300 BALTIMORE AVENUE

BLDG 003, RM 223, BARC-WEST

BELTSVILLE MD 20705

ARS-12305B

MARK O. VOLK

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, copies to issuing office.)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

Continued...

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

3 4

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

12305B22R0004

Offerors shall have an 'Active Status' in sam.gov at time of submission IAW FAR 52.204-7.

Delivery: 06/30/2023

Period of Performance: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023

0001 Base Bid: Provide pricing for Work Zone 1

(approximately 3,580 sf) as identified on

Drawing G102, dated 5/18/21.

0002 Bid Option 1: Provide pricing for Work Zone 2

(approximately 542 sf) as identified on Drawing

G102, dated 5/18/21.

(Option Line Item)

06/30/2022

0003 Bid Option 2: Provide pricing for Work Zone 3

(approximately 529 sf) as identified on Drawing

G102, dated 5/18/21.

(Option Line Item)

0 Days After Award

0004 Bid Option 3: Provide pricing for Work Zone 4

(approximately 529 sf) as identified on Drawing

G102, dated 5/18/21.

(Option Line Item)

0 Days After Award

0005 Bid Option 4: Provide pricing for Work Zone 5

(approximately 529 sf) as identified on Drawing

G102, dated 5/18/21.

(Option Line Item)

0 Days After Award

0006 Bid Option 5: Provide pricing for Work Zone 6

(approximately 529 sf) as identified on Drawing

G102, dated 5/18/21.

(Option Line Item)

0 Days After Award

Delivery Location Code: ARS-121X32-1

NEA NATIONAL COLD WATER MARINE AQUA

25 SALMON FARM ROAD

Continued ...

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

4 4

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

12305B22R0004

FRANKLIN ME 04634 US

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

12305B22R0004 NCWMAC Structural Steel Beam Rust Remediation

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B - SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

C - SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECS./WORK STATEMENT

D - SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

E - SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

F - SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

G - SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

H - SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

I - SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

J - SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

L - SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

M - SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

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B - SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 PRICE SCHEDULE:

(a) Offers will be considered for award on the following Price Schedule, but no offer will be considered for award on only a part of the Price Schedule.

(b) Definition of CLIN – Contract Line Item Number.

CLIN # Qty. Unit Description Price/Cost

0001 1 LS Base Bid: Provide pricing for Work Zone 1 $

0002 1 LS Bid Option 1: Provide pricing for Work Zone 2 $ _____________

0003 1 LS Bid Option 2: Provide pricing for Work Zone 3 $ _____________

0004 1 LS Bid Option 3: Provide pricing for Work Zone 4 $ _____________

0005 1 LS Bid Option 4: Provide pricing for Work Zone 5 $ _____________

0006 1 LS Bid Option 5: Provide pricing for Work Zone 6 $ _____________

0007 1 LS NA $ _____________

0008 1 LS NA $ _____________

End of this section

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C - SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECS./WORK STATEMENT

C.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

The National Cold-Water Marine Aquaculture Center (NCWMAC) main research building was constructed in 2007 and is approximately 40,000 sf. Several high bay water treatment dormers have corrosion on the structural steel members of the dormers which has effectively reduced the structural capacity of the affected members. Corrosion appears to be caused by both interior high humidity and the lack of crickets and poor flashing details at the high dormer vertical wall/roof intersections.

Scope of Work includes:

The replacement and/or repair of selective structural steel framing members to be followed the installation of a protective coating system.

Removal and reinstallation of existing metal roofing, metal dormer sidewall panels and spray on insulation as required to facilitate the structural steel repair and replacement activities.

Modifications to the existing metal roof and dormer sidewalls to correct flashing deficiencies and install crickets designed to convey rain and snow melt water away from the wall/roof intersections and prevent ponding.

C.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

BIOBASED PRODUCTS REQUIREMENTS

This procurement requires the use of biobased products to the extent that such products are reasonably available, meet agency or relevant industry performance standards, and are reasonably priced. Where available, these products should first be acquired from among qualified products that fall under the umbrella of items designated through the USDA BioPreferred SM Program.

The Contractor must comply with the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), 7 U.S.C.

8102; the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Federal Acquisition Regulation; Executive Order (EO) 13514, “Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance,” dated October 5, 2009; EO 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,” dated January 24, 2007; and Presidential Memorandum, “Driving Innovation and Creating Jobs in Rural America through Biobased and Sustainable Product Procurement,” dated February 2012 to provide biobased products.

The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials (e.g., biobased greases;

biobased hydraulic fluids, biobased absorbents) to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards.

All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

The following is an example list of products that may be used in this minor construction contract for which biobased products are available and the designated biobased content. The list is not all inclusive. It is desirable that vendors be able to supply the greatest number of biobased products listed meeting the health and environmental specifications.

• Adhesive and Mastic Removers – 58 percent

• Asphalt and Tar Removers - 80 percent

• Asphalt Restorers – 68 percent

• Carpet – 7 percent

• Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners – 54 percent and Spot Removers – 7 percent

• Composite Panels – Acoustical – 37 percent; Interior Panels – 55 percent; Plastic Lumber – 23percent.

• Structural Interior Panels – 89 percent; Structural Wall Panels – 94 percent and Countertops and Solid

• Surface -_ 89 percent

• Concrete and Asphalt Cleaners – 70 percent

• Concrete and Asphalt Release Fluids – 87 percent

• Dust Suppressants – 85 percent

• Erosion Control Materials – 77 percent

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• Floor Coverings (Non-Carpet) – 91 percent

• General Purpose Cleaners - 54 percent

• Hand Soaps and Cleaners – 64 percent

• Industrial Cleaners – 41 percent

• Insulating Foam – 7 percent

• Leather, Vinyl, and Rubber Care Products – 55 percent

• Paint- Interior Paints and Coatings, Latex – 20 percent and Oil-based – 67 percent

• Paint Removers – 41 percent

• Roof Coatings – 20 percent

• Wastewater Systems Coatings – 47 percent

• Water Tank Coatings – 59 percent

• Wood and Concrete Sealers – Membrane Concrete Sealers- 11 percent and Penetrating Liquids – 79

• percent

• Wood and Concrete Stains – 39 percent Reporting is required by Sections 9002 of the Food Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 and the Agricultural Act of 2014. The Contractor shall provide quantities, product types and dollar value of any USDA-designated biobased product purchased by the Contractor. This important data shall be submitted to the COR for the current quarter and current contract year. A brief explanation shall include the methodology used to calculate the dollar value of USDA-designated products used or supplied. The Contractor should also note that USDA-designated biobased products are available for purchase through the AbilityOne Program (formerly known as the Javits- Wagner-O’Day (JWOD) Program). Under this program, members of organizations including the National Industries for the Blind (NIB) and the National Institute for the Severely Disabled (SourceAmerica) offer products and services that are mandatory by Federal agencies. A search of the AbilityOne Program’s online catalog (www.ability.gov) indicated biobased products that include but are not limited to cleaners (glass, hand, and multipurpose), graffiti removers, and sorbents.

For more information regarding the Department of Agriculture Biobased Program go to:

http://www.biopreferred.gov.

DIRECTIVES, INSTRUCTIONS AND REFERENCES

Only the Contracting Officer shall issue directives/instructions defining the roles and responsibilities and appointment of a Contracting Officer Representative (COR); Location Monitor (LM); Project Manager (PM); Occupational Health & Safety Manager and/or any other functional appointment as deemed necessary for the scope of work.

WORK MANAGEMENT

The Contractor shall manage the total work effort associated with the services required in each task order to meet the performance objectives and standards. Such management includes but is not limited to planning, scheduling, cost accounting, report preparation, establishing and maintaining records, and quality control. The Contractor shall provide a staff with the necessary management expertise to assure performance objectives and standards are met.

EMPLOYEE REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide experienced, qualified, and capable personnel to perform the work in this contract. Personnel shall be fully knowledgeable of all safety and environmental requirements associated with the work they perform. Competent personnel shall be provided as required by each contract.

Employee Conduct Contractor employees and Subcontractor employees shall conduct themselves in a proper, efficient, courteous and businesslike manner.

Employee Appearance The Contractor shall ensure that all employees present a professional appearance that is appropriate for their position. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to determine the acceptability of any clothing worn. All Contractor/subcontractor employees working under this contract shall be identified by a distinctive nameplate, emblem, or patch attached in a prominent place on an outer garment. Employee identification shall not be substituted for required passes or badges.

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EMPLOYEE CONDUCT/REMOVAL OF EMPLOYEES

Contractor employees and Subcontractor employees shall conduct themselves in a proper, efficient, courteous and businesslike manner. The Contractor shall remove from the site any individual whose continued employment is deemed by the Contracting Officer to be contrary to the public interest or inconsistent with the best interests of Agricultural Research Service.

OSHA COMPLIANCE

Contractor must maintain a workplace and ensure that workplace conditions conform to applicable OSHA standards.

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D - SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

(There are no Clauses in this Section)

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E - SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 FAR 52.252-2 -- CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/content/regulations

(End of Clause)

FAR 52.246-12 -- Inspection of Construction (Aug 1996)

(End of clauses by reference)

E.2 AGAR CONTRACT CLAUSES INCLUDED BY FULL TEXT:

AGAR 452.246-70 -- INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (FEB 1988)

(a) The Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's duly authorized representative will inspect and accept the supplies and/or services to be provided under this contract.

(b) Inspection and acceptance will be performed at: Franklin, ME 04634

(End of clause)

E.3 FINAL INSPECTION:

(a) A final inspection shall be made only when all the materials have been furnished, all the work has been performed, and all the construction provided for by the contract in accordance with the terms has been completed. If, upon examination by the Contracting Officer and/or Government inspection personnel, the project is determined not sufficiently completed to have warranted a final inspection, the contractor may be charged with any additional cost of re-inspection when material and workmanship are not ready at the time specified by the Contractor for its inspection.

(b) The contractor shall give the Contracting Officer ten (10) calendar days advance notice, in writing, of the date the work will be fully completed and ready for final inspection.

(c) The Contractor's request for final inspection will not be approved unless all documentation required below, and all other contract requirements have been provided to the Contracting Officer:

-Guarantees and warranty schedule and contacts -Certified payroll records for all prime and subcontractor employees

(d) As soon as practicable, following final inspection, the Contracting Officer will inform the contractor, in writing, of any discrepancies and/or omissions noted at the final inspection. The Contracting Officer shall also state the time allowable for replacement of material and performance or re-performance o f any unsatisfactory work necessary for final acceptance.

E.4 FINAL ACCEPTANCE:

Upon written notification that all deficiencies identified during the final inspection have been corrected, the Contracting Officer will schedule a final acceptance inspection of the work. If all construction required by the contract is determined to be complete and all requisite contract deliverables (e.g., certified payroll records, as-built drawings, warranty documents, etc.) have been submitted and approved by the Government, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor in writing of such acceptance. Acceptance shall be final and conclusive except for latent defects, fraud, gross mistakes amounting to fraud, or the Government’s rights under any warranty or guarantee.

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F - SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 FAR 52.252-2 -- CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/content/regulations (End of Clause)

FAR 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (APR 1984) FAR 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984) FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984) FAR 52.211-13 Time Extensions (SEP 2000) (End of clauses by reference)

F.2 PERFORMANCE TIME

Base Item: 365 calendar days after Notice to Proceed is issued.

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G - SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE

A Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) will be designated after contract award. The contractor will be notified by letter of the name and duties of the COR.

G.2 ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS - INVOICE PROCESSING

PLATFORM (IPP):

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Internet Payment Platform System (IPP). The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

“Payment requests” means any request for contract financing payment or invoicing payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request shall comply with FAR 52.232-27, Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts, and include the items listed in paragraphs (a)(2)(i) through (a)(2)(xi) of the clause.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) within 3-5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email ippgroup@bos.frb.org or phone (866) 973-3131.

Attachments are required to be uploaded to IPP.gov.

Prior to submitting an invoice to IPP.gov, the contractor is strongly encouraged to coordinate with the designated Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), for review and verification of any measured quantities (if applicable) for payment and for compliance with the applicable progress payment requirements of this contract. Failure to do so, may cause a delay in approval and/or rejection of submitted invoices.

Pursuant to the payment terms contained in this contract, the contractor shall prepare and submit requests for payments (invoices) by following the instructions as described below:

1. To ensure timely processing of invoices under the contract/agreement, the contractor must submit all invoices to the following e-mail address: Mark.Volk@usda.gov.

2. A proper invoice shall be submitted by email concurrent with submission to IPP and shall include the information as required by the payment terms and conditions contained in this contract.

3. The subject line of the email shall be formatted to read as follows:

Contract Number, Invoice Number Example: 12905B20C0022 Invoice No. 1

4. The Invoice shall be attached to the email and named using the following format:

Contract Number, Contractor Name, Invoice Number, Invoice Amount Example: 12905B20C0022 Contractor ABC Inv No 1-$5,678.00

5. Invoices shall not include information that would compromise Personally Identifiable Information, such as full social security numbers, dates of birth, etc.

6. The final invoice shall be submitted and will be approved in accordance with the payment terms and conditions contained in the contract, after all, if any, settlement actions are complete. The contractor must clearly identify the last payment as the “Final Invoice”.

Emailed Support documents must include, but are not limited to, the following documents:

Invoices must be submitted with ARS-371 and ARS-372, along with certified payroll records, Contractor Certification, and updated CPM Schedule.

G.3 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

If required by the SOW, on completion of work, one set of paper specifications and one print and one plastic reproducible of each of the contract drawings accompanying those specifications shall be neatly and clearly marked in red to show all variations between the construction actually provided and that indicated or specified and delivered to the CO. Where a choice of materials and/or methods is permitted, the as-built https://www.ipp.gov/

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G.4 RELEASE FROM CLAIMS

The Contractor shall complete and submit a release of all claims against the Government arising under and by virtue of the purchase order, similar to the following with the final invoice/billing request:

For and in consideration for the receipt of final payment in the amount of $___________ under and pursuant to Purchase Order No._____________ , the undersigned hereby releases the Government from any and all obligations whatsoever arising under said purchase order.

Name, Title, and Signature of Contractor DATE

G.5 SUPPLEMENT TO CHANGES CLAUSE

The provisions of the Changes and Changed Conditions Clause (FAR 52.243-5), as applicable, are supplemented as follows:

a) The contractor shall provide an itemized breakdown or take-off for all charges involving an increase or decrease in the contract price. The request shall be in sufficient detail that will enable the Government to determine the reasonableness of the contractor's and subcontractor's cost to do the change. As a minimum, the following shall be shown:

1. Material quantities and unit prices;

2. Labor costs (broken down by trades, hours worked, and hourly rate);

3. Labor burden (Fringe Benefits, Workmen's Compensation, and Public Liability Insurance);

4. Overhead;

5. Profit;

6. FICA, and FUTA employment taxes; and

7. Sales tax (if any).

b) On requests offering a credit for work omitted, deductions for overhead and profit shall also be shown.

c) If the proposed change will result in an increase or decrease in the contract performance period, the contractor shall state the exact number of days involved. If the proposed change is approved and the Government agrees with the increase or decrease in completion time, the completion date will become a part of the contract modification.

d) Following (G.6) is a sample format for showing related costs as a result of a change order. A similar sheet shall accompany each written detailed cost breakdown. The sample format is self-explanatory and clearly shows the method for computing overhead, profit, and other items on proposed changes.

G.6 SUMMARY SHEET FORMAT

DATE

PROJECT LOCATION

CONTRACT NUMBER CONTRACTOR

CHANGE ORDER NO. DESCRIPTION

PRIME CONTRACTOR'S WORK

SUMMARY

1. Direct Materials

2. Sales Tax on Materials

3. Direct Labor

4. Insurance, Taxes, and Fringe Benefits

5. Rental Equipment

6. Sales Tax - Rental Equipment

7. SUBTOTAL (lines 1-6)

8. Overhead

9. SUBTOTAL (add lines 7-8)

10. Direct Materials

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11. Sales Tax on Materials

12. Direct Labor

13. Insurance, Taxes, and Fringe Benefits

14. Rental Equipment

15. Sales Tax - Rental Equipment

16. SUBTOTAL (lines 10-15)

17. Overhead

18. SUBTOTAL (add lines 16-17)

19. Profit

20. SUBTOTAL (add lines 18-19)

Signature and Title of Preparer Date

NOTE: THE CUMULATIVE TOTAL FOR OVERHEAD AND PROFIT OF ALL SUBCONTRACTORS AND

THE PRIME CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT EXCEED 30 PERCENT. FOR PRIME CONTRACTORS WORK

ONLY, THE CUMULATIVE TOTAL FOR OVERHEAD AND PROFIT SHALL NOT EXCEED 20 %.

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H - SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 CONTRACT CLAUSES INCLUDED BY FULL TEXT:

AGAR 452.236-71 -- PROHIBITION AGAINST THE USE OF LEAD-BASED PAINT (NOV 1996)

Neither the Contractor nor any subcontractor performing under this contract shall use paints containing more than

0.06 of 1 percent lead by weight (calculated as lead metal) in the total nonvolatile content of the paint, or the equivalent measure of lead in the dried film of paint already applied, or both. (End of Clause)

AGAR 452.236-72 -- USE OF PREMISES (NOV 1996)

(a) Before any camp, quarry, borrow pit, storage, detour, or bypass site, other than shown on the drawings, is opened or operated on USDA land or lands administered by the USDA, written permission shall be obtained through the Contracting Officer. A camp is interpreted to include the camp site or trailer parking area of any employee working on the project for the Contractor.

(b) Unless excepted elsewhere in the contract, the Contractor shall(i)provide and maintain sanitation facilities for the workforce at the site and (ii) dispose of solid waste in accordance with applicable Federal, State and local regulations.

(End of Clause)

AGAR 452.236-75 --MAXIMUM WORKWEEK-- CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE (NOV 1996)

Within 10 calendar days after receipt of a written request from the Contracting Officer, the Contractor must submit the following in writing for approval:

(a) A schedule as required by FAR clause 52.236-15, Schedules for Construction Contracts, and

(b) The hours (including the daily starting and stopping times) and days of the week the Contractor proposes to carry out the work.

The maximum workweek that will be approved is Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm. (End of clause)

MAXIMUM WORKWEEK - CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE (SUPPLEMENT)

The following applies to all work performed on Government-owned property:

(a) Listed below are official Government holidays:

New Year’s Day January 1* Martin L. King Birthday Third Monday in January President's Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth Day in June* Independence Day July 4* Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day November 11* Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25*

*In accordance with Federal regulations, if these holidays fall on a Saturday, the holiday will be observed on Friday, if Sunday, holiday will be observed on Monday.

The contractor will be required to follow Government procedures for any unscheduled shut down of the Government installation due to weather conditions, security, Government identified emergency health and safety evacuation, etc.

(b) SEVERE WEATHER WARNING REQUIREMENTS: When a severe weather warning has been issued for the area in which construction is being performed, the contractor shall immediately take action to tie down, or otherwise secure structures, materials, and equipment on the job site that could become airborne as a result of strong winds, thunderstorms, rain or other weather-related conditions, including protection from extreme or extended periods of cold or heat. These requirements are applicable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

(c) WORK OUTSIDE REGULAR HOURS: If the contractor desires to work outside regular hours, or on Saturday, Sunday, or Federal legal holidays, he shall submit a written request to the CO/COR 5 working days in advance to allow ample time for approval or disapproval and to enable satisfactory arrangements

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In cases where the contractor receives approval to work outside of normal working hours for his convenience, cost incurred by the contractor for overtime and additional cost incurred by the Government for services including inspection costs shall be borne by the contractor.

AGAR 452.237-74 -- KEY PERSONNEL (FEB 1988)

The contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel: Site Superintendent

(a) During the first ninety (90) days of performance, the contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by paragraph (c) below. After the initial 90-period, the contractor shall submit the information required by paragraph (c) to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

(b) The contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer.

Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the person(s) being replaced. The Contracting Officer will notify the contractor within 15 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions. The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel.

(End of Clause)

H.2 SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS/UTILITY OUTAGES

If any utilities or other services must be discontinued (even temporarily) due to scheduled contract work, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer Representative ten calendar days in advance to allow notification of affected tenants and customers. If the discontinued service is due to an emergency breakdown the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer Representative as soon as practicable.

At a minimum, include the location of the outage, utilities being affected, duration of outage and any necessary sketches. Once approved, and prior to beginning work on the utility system requiring shut down, attend a pre-outage coordination meeting with the Contracting Officer to review the scope of work and the lock-out/tag-out procedures for worker protection. No work will be performed on energized electrical circuits unless proof is provided that no other means exist. Failure by the Contractor to comply with this requirement will cause the Contractor to be subject to liability for actual damages.

H.3 COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS

During the period of construction for the work covered by this contract, other contractors performing work for the Government may be operating concurrently at the site. To minimize interference and delay to the construction progress of all concerned, all contractors shall cooperate with each other and coordinate their construction operations to the fullest extent. As far as practicable, all contractors performing work for the Government at the site shall have equal rights to the use of all referenced facilities. In a dispute regarding the use of such facilities, the matter shall be referred to the Contracting Officer.

H.4 SUBMITTALS AND SHOP DRAWINGS/

(a) The Contractor shall submit for approval, shop drawings of all manufactured products required in the construction for which such drawings are hereinafter required. When approved, one set will be retained; one set forwarded to the Government representative on the job and two sets forwarded to the Contractor. When changes or corrections are necessary, two sets will be returned to the Contractor with such corrections noted thereon, and he shall resubmit revised prints.

(b) Shop drawings shall be marked with the contract number and Work Order Number, project description, name of the Contractor, and accompanied by a letter of transmittal. If the shop drawings show variations from the contract requirements because of standard shop practice or other reason, the Contractor shall make specific mention of such variations in his letter of transmittal.

(c) Approval of shop drawings will be general and will not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of furnishing material and work required by the contract.

(d) Shop drawings shall be submitted for approval in ample time to permit checking of the drawings, allow the Contractor to make any corrections and resubmit drawings prior to the time construction is started on work covered by any drawings.

(e) Non-approval of equipment due to failure to meet specifications, or non-approval of the Contractor’s drawings due

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(f) The quantity of shop drawings required are subject to change. This will occur only when the Government is under contract with an A-E firm to approve shop drawings. In this respect, A-E will coordinate final quantity required between all interested parties.

H.5 SCHEDULE OF MATERIAL SUBMITTALS: The submittals contemplated by FAR 52.236-5, Material and Workmanship.

(a) The Contractor shall submit for approval a complete list, in duplicate, of brands, type, and make of various equipment and materials proposed to be used. If the Contractor fails to submit such a list, or names of equipment which does not comply with the specifications, or if the manufacturers named are unsatisfactory, the Government reserves the right to reject same and to select satisfactory substitute materials. This selection shall be final and binding upon the Contractor, and the work shall be installed on this basis without change in contract price.

(b) In order to properly identify and to prove compliance with the requirements of the specifications, the Contractor shall give the following data for each product included in the list of materials.

Section heading of the specifications under which material is specified.

Manufacturer’s name and address.

Grade, type, trade or catalog number.

Size, capacity, and other pertinent data.

(c) All materials, fixtures, and equipment furnished and installed under this contract shall be new and of the best quality; shall be standard cataloged products or reputable manufacturers products or of special manufacture, satisfying completely the contract requirements.

(d) Similar items, unless otherwise specified herein or approved by the Contracting Officer, shall be the product of the same manufacturer, and those fulfilling the same requirements as to size and construction shall be identical.

(e) Substitutions and/or Approved Equal: Where particular make, brand or type of material or equipment is mentioned in these specifications, it is to denote quality standard of article desired, but does not restrict contractor to brand specified; however, any substitution must be met with approval of the Contracting Officer. Other products comparable in type, quality, utility, and price are acceptable if approved by the Contracting Officer. Burden of proof of equality shall rest with the Contractor. The Contracting Officer shall be sole judge of paralleled quality.

H.6 SUBCONTRACTORS, OUTSIDE ASSOCIATES AND CONSULTANTS

Any subcontractors, outside associates or consultants required by the Contractor in connection with the services covered by the contract will be limited to individuals or firms that were specifically identified at time of award or agreed upon during negotiations. The Contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer’s written consent before making any substitution for these individuals or firms.

H.8 ENERGY EFFICIENCY

As required in clause 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products, the contractor shall only provide products that earn the ENERGY STAR label and meet ENERGY STAR specifications for energy efficiency. The contractor is encouraged to visit http://www.energystar.gov for complete product specifications and updated lists of qualifying products.”

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I - SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 FAR 52.252-2 -- CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/content/regulations (End of Clause)

FAR 52.202-1 Definitions (JUN 2020) FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) FAR 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (MAY 2014) FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government Alternate I – (JUN 2020) FAR 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (JUN 2020) FAR 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY 2014) FAR 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY 2014) FAR 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (JUN 2020) FAR 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of

Whistleblower Rights (JUN 2020) FAR 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) FAR 52.204-2 Security Requirements (Aug. 1996) Alternate II (MAR 2021).

FAR 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011) FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) FAR 52.204-12 Unique Entity Identifier Maintenance. (OCT 2016) FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) FAR 52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) FAR 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by

Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or

Equipment. (NOV 2021) FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (NOV 2021) FAR 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015) FAR 52.210-1 Market Research (NOV 2021) FAR 52.215-2 Audit and Records -- Negotiation (JUN 2020) FAR 52.215-8 Order of Precedence -- Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997) FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2018) FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (SEP 2021) FAR 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (SEP 2021) FAR 52.222-1 Notice to the Government of Labor Disputes (FEB 1997) FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) FAR 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards -- Overtime Compensation. (MAY 2018) FAR 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (AUG 2018) FAR 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (MAY 2014) FAR 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (JUL 2021) FAR 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JUL 2005) FAR 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988) FAR 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (MAY 2014) FAR 52.222-12 Contract Termination -- Debarment (MAY 2014) FAR 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations (MAY 2014) FAR 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988)

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FAR 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (MAY 2014) FAR 52.222-20 -Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles and Equipment (JUN 2020) FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) FAR 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for

Construction (FEB 1999) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) FAR 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (APR 2015) FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) FAR 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) FAR 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) FAR 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (JAN 2022) FAR 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) FAR 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Bio-based Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (SEP

2013) FAR 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (FEB 2021) FAR 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information. (MAY 2011) FAR 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) FAR 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons

(JUN 2016)

FAR 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020) FAR 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts (AUG

2018) FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) FAR 52.223-20 Aerosols. (JUN 2016) FAR 52.223-21 Foams (JUN 2016) FAR 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) FAR 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (JUN 2020) FAR 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity -- Construction Contracts (DEC 2007) FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee (SEPT 1996) FAR 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997) FAR 52.228-5 Insurance -- Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997) FAR 52.228-11 Pledges of Assets (FEB 2021) FAR 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (MAY 2014) FAR 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (NOV 2014) FAR 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds -- Construction (JUN 2020) FAR 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (FEB 2013) FAR 52.229-4 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (State and Local Adjustments) (FEB 2013) FAR 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) FAR 52.232-16 Progress Payments (NOV 2021) FAR 52.232-17 Interest (May 2014) FAR 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014) FAR 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (JAN 2017) FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-- System for Award Management (OCT 2018) FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) FAR 52.233-1 Disputes (MAY 2014) FAR 52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 1996) FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) FAR 52.236-1 Performance of Work by the Contractor (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991) FAR 52.236-8 Other Contracts - (APR 1984)

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FAR 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (NOV 1991) FAR 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-17 Layout of Work (APR 1984) [see 36.517] FAR 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FEB 1997) Alternate I (APR 1984) FAR 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference (FEB 1995) FAR 52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals-Construction. (OCT 1997) FAR 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JUL 1995) FAR 52.243-4 Changes (JUN 2007) FAR 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions (APR 1984) FAR 52.244-5 Competition in Subcontracting (DEC 1996) FAR 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (JAN 2022) FAR 52.245-9 Use and Charges (APR 2012) FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994) FAR 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (APR 2012) Alternate I (SEP 1996) FAR 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984) FAR 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

(END CLAUSES BY REFERENCE)

Note: In addition to the requirements of FAR 52.223-2; The contractor shall report to the environmental point of contact, with a copy to the Contracting Officer, on the product types and dollar value of any USDA-designated biobased products purchased by the contractor during the previous fiscal year.

• The report must be submitted no later than October 31 of each year during contract performance and at the end of contract performance.

• The environmental point of contact for all USDA Agencies is:

Karen Zhang Karen.Zhang@dm.usda.gov Phone: 202-401-4747

• Biobased reporting shall completed by following the instructions provided in the System for Award Management (SAM).

I.2 CONTRACT CLAUSES INCLUDED BY FULL TEXT:

FAR 52.217-7 - OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY-SEPARATELY PRICED LINE ITEM (MAR

1989) The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within – 60 Days from time of award.

Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

(End of clause)

52.222-35 - Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause- "Active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran," "Armed Forces service medal veteran," "disabled veteran," "protected veteran," "qualified disabled veteran," and "recently separated veteran" have the meanings given at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)22.1301.

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(b) Equal opportunity clause. The Contractor shall abide by the requirements of the equal opportunity clause at 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), as of March 24, 2014. This clause prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by the Contractor to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the terms of this clause in subcontracts valued at or above the threshold specified in FAR 22.1303(a) on the date of subcontract award, unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor. The Contractor shall act as specified by the Director, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, to enforce the terms, including action for noncompliance.

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