Solicitation - PR12220269 - Lease of Passenger Vehicles for FPD.pdf

SECTION A - MODEL CONTRACT

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Contractor shall provide passenger transportation services for the US Embassy

Asuncion in accordance with Section C - Description/ Specifications/Work Statement and the

Exhibits contained in Section J of this contract. The period covered by this contract is addressed in Section F.

B.2 TYPE OF CONTRACT

This is a firm-fixed price contract.

B.3 PRICING

B.3.1 General

(a) The Contractor shall provide the vehicles at the rates shown below.

(b) The Government will make payment in local currency net 30 days upon invoice submission and acceptance of goods and services rendered.

(c) VALUE ADDED TAX.

VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT). The Government will not reimburse the Contractor for

VAT under this contract. The Contractor shall not include a line for VAT on Invoices as the U.S. Embassy has a tax exemption certificate with the host government.

B.3.2 Price Schedule

Base year of the contract

Monthly Rate Pricing - See B.3.2.3 below

Item

Number

Description Unit Unit

Price

Est.*

Quantity

Total Est.

Amount

01 SUV Full-Size with a capacity for five passengers

Monthly 12

02 4 x 4 Pickup truck with a capacity for five passengers

Monthly 12

Total Estimated Amount

Prices can be stated in local currency PYG or United Sates Dolars (USD), the vendor must choose one.

First optional year of the contract

Monthly Rate Pricing - See B.3.2.3 below

Item

Number

Description Unit Unit

Price

Est.*

Quantity

Total Est.

Amount

01 SUV Full-Size Monthly 12

02 4 x 4 Pickup truck Monthly 12

Total Estimated Amount ;

Prices can be stated in local currency PYG or United Sates Dolars (USD), the vendor must choose one.

B.3.2.1 The above rates shall include all the costs necessary to accomplish the work as required by this contract, including all managerial cost, administrative cost, vehicles, communication equipment, and all vehicle operation expenses, including but not limited to oil, all other maintenance and insurance of such vehicles. Operator Maintenance. The government operator will be responsible for operator maintenance (e.g., checking and replenishing fluids, tire pressure, lights, etc.) If any discrepancies are found, the contractor is responsible for correcting the problems.

B.3.2.2 If the specified number of sedans, minivans, and shuttles/passenger vans are not available, the following substitutions are allowable:

• minivans substituted for sedans;

• shuttles/passenger vans substituted for minivans or sedans

Sedans shall not be used in place of minivan or shuttles/passenger vans. Simply stated, larger vehicles may replace smaller vehicles, but smaller vehicles may not replace larger vehicles. If the Contractor makes substitutions, billing and payment shall be at the contract rate for type of vehicle ordered by the Government.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

C.1 GENERAL

Description of Services: The Contractor shall furnish two (2) vehicles in support of U.S.

personnel transportation requirements in Paraguay as defined in this SOW. Vehicles must be delivered within the timeframe agreed in this contract and must meet the minimum acceptance criteria provided herein.

Background: The U.S. Embassy in Paraguay requires the lease of two vehicles for travel throughout Paraguay. The vehicles are as follows:

• One SUV with a capacity or five passengers

• Once 4 x 4 pickup truck with a Capacity for five passengers

In addition to the two vehicles, the Contractor shall provide insurance, schedules for routine servicing of vehicles, unscheduled maintenance, repair parts, materials, supplies, and any other associated equipment and personnel to meets the terms of this contract. The government operator is responsible for informing the contractor when routine maintenance services are required based on the provided schedule from the contractor. If no routine service schedule is provided the government operator is not responsible for informing the contractor.

C.2 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

Operator Maintenance. The government operator will be responsible for operator maintenance

(e.g., checking and replenishing fluids, tire pressure, lights, etc.) If any discrepancies are found, the contractor is responsible for correcting the problems.

Fuel. The government is responsible for supplying the fuel used in the rental vehicles.

C.3 SCOPE OF WORK

1 Vehicle Specifications: The two (2) CPV must be in fully operational/functional running condition in accordance with the Original Equipment Manufacturer’s manual.

The vehicles must meet the following mandatory minimum specifications:

Type Vehicle: SUV Full-Size

Model Year: 2021 or newer

Passenger Capacity: Seven (7)

No. of Doors: Five (5) Trunk door may be top-hinged or side-hinged

Engine Fuel: Gasoline

Engine Cylinder: V8; 6.2 liter or larger

Type Vehicle: 4 x 4 Pickup truck

Model Year: 2021 or newer

Passenger Capacity: Five (5)

No. of Doors: Five (5) Trunk door may be top-hinged or side-hinged

Engine Fuel: Gasoline

Engine Cylinder: V8; 6.2 liter or larger

2 Replacement Vehicles. Contractor shall provide vehicle replacement during maintenance periods with same specifications listed herein. The Government inspect and accept the replacement vehicle at time of delivery. The Contractor shall provide a schedule of maintenance for the leased vehicles and provide 10 days of notice in advance for the scheduled maintenance of vehicles.

3 The contractor shall provide deliverables, proof of vehicle registration, ownership, and insurance for each vehicle with their proposals within five (5) days of contract award.

4 Vehicle Insurance: See Section 3.3 for specifications on insurance.

5 Vehicle Damage: In the case of documented damage, the Contractor may request compensation from the U.S. Government for any loss not covered by insurance via written correspondence to the Contracting Officer.

6 Response Time: In case of an accident or vehicle break-down, the Contractor shall respond to all service calls within four hours. The Government shall inspect the replacement vehicle to ensure it meets all contract requirements and specifications.

7 Service Calls: The Contractor shall provide a report of the services requested by

Government to the GR for control operations, monthly.

8 Safety and Maintenance: Vehicles shall meet all Paraguayan safety requirements and have, as a minimum, the following safety features working: rear and front lights, rear view mirrors, windshield wipers, parking brake, horn, air bags, seat belts and side view mirrors. Both the vehicle exterior and interior shall be free of excessive soil, rust and damage that might affect the operating condition of the vehicle. Contractor shall maintain vehicles in good operating condition in accordance with the Original Equipment manufacture’s manual at all times.

C.4 DEFINITIONS

“Calendar Day” means the twenty-four hour period from midnight to midnight.

Saturdays, Sundays and all holidays are considered calendar days.

"COR" means the Contracting Officer's Representative, appointed in accordance with

Section G of this contract.

"Government" means the Government of the United States of America unless specifically stated otherwise.

"Ordering Officer" means the Contracting Officer of the U.S. Embassy Asuncion.

“Services” means the services performed, workmanship, and equipment furnished or utilized in the performance of the services.

C.5 MANAGEMENT

1 Contracting Officer’s Representative. The Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR) is responsible for validating requests from vehicle users, and providing instructions for vehicle use to the Contractor on a daily or less frequent basis. See G.1 regarding the COR.

2 Authorized Service Requesters. Service requesters are only authorized to order service within the boundaries established in the contract and are not authorized to order services from vehicles that were not included in the contract.

3 Project Manager. The Contractor shall designate a Project Manager who shall be the Contractor’s point of contact. The Project Manager shall be responsible for managing the

Contractor’s work under this contract, including delegating requests to drivers (if drivers are required by this contract) along with any instruction required, and ensuring a smooth and effective operation. The Contractor’s Project Manager and telephone number are:

Project Manager:

Telephone Number:

4 Documentation of Usage. Each driver shall obtain a certifying signature from the vehicle user on Daily Vehicle Use Record (Attachment B) at the end of service each day. The

Contractor shall attach this form to the invoice as a supporting document to verify the hours of service.

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

(RESERVED)

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 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. In addition, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at:

Acquisition.gov this address is subject to change.

If the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is not available at the location indicated above, use the Department of State Acquisition website at e-CFR to see the links to the FAR. You may also use an Internet “search engine” (for example, Google, Yahoo or Excite) to obtain the latest location of the most current FAR.

THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION CLAUSE(S) IS/ARE

INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (48 CFR CH. 1):

CLAUSE TITLE AND DATE

52.246-4 INSPECTION OF SERVICES – FIXED PRICE (AUG 1996)

E.2 Quality Assurance and Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is designed to provide an effective surveillance method to promote effective contractor performance. The QASP provides a method for the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to monitor contractor performance, advise the Contractor of unsatisfactory performance, and notify the Contracting Officer of continued unsatisfactory performance. The Contractor, not the Government, is responsible for management and quality control to meet the terms of the contract. The role of the Government is to conduct quality assurance to ensure that contract standards are achieved.

Performance Objective PWS Para Performance Threshold

Services.

Performs all vehicle rental services set forth in the performance work statement (PWS)

C.1 thru C.7

All required services are performed and no more than one

(1) customer complaint is received per month

E.2.1 SURVEILLANCE. The COR will receive and document all complaints from

Government personnel regarding the services provided. If appropriate, the COR will send the complaints to the Contractor for corrective action.

E.2.2 STANDARD. The performance standard is that the Government receives no more than one (1) customer complaint per month. The COR shall notify the Contracting Officer of the complaints so that the Contracting Officer may take appropriate action to enforce the inspection https://acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://gov.ecfr.io/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=d9a7851186785ba2b1896db79b1b6b29&mc=true&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title48/48tab_02.tpl clause (FAR 52.246-4, Inspection of Services – Fixed-Price (August 1996), if any of the services exceed the standard.

E.2.3 PROCEDURES

(a) If any Government personnel observe unacceptable services, either incomplete work or required services not being performed they should immediately contact the COR.

(b) The COR will complete appropriate documentation to record the complaint.

(c) If the COR determines the complaint is invalid, the COR will advise the complainant. The COR will retain the annotated copy of the written complaint for his/her files.

(d) If the COR determines the complaint is valid, the COR will inform the

Contractor and give the Contractor additional time to correct the defect, if additional time is available. The COR shall determine how much time is reasonable.

(e) The COR shall, as a minimum, orally notify the Contractor of any valid complaints.

(f) If the Contractor disagrees with the complaint after investigation of the site and challenges the validity of the complaint, the Contractor will notify the COR. The

COR will review the matter to determine the validity of the complaint.

(g) The COR will consider complaints as resolved unless notified otherwise by the complainant.

(h) Repeat customer complaints are not permitted for any services. If a repeat customer complaint is received for the same deficiency during the service period, the

COR will contact the Contracting Officer for appropriate action under the Inspection clause.

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 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. In addition, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at:

Acquisition.gov this address is subject to change.

52.242-15 STOP WORK ORDER (AUG 1989)

52.242.17 GOVERNMENT DELAY OF WORK (APR 1984)

F.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The performance period of this contract is from Base year plus one Optional year.

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SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 MONITORING OF THE CONTRACTOR

G.1.1 652.242-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

(AUG 1999)

(a) The Contracting Officer may designate in writing one or more Government employees, by name or position title, to take action for the Contracting Officer under this contract. Each designee shall be identified as a Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR). Such designation(s) shall specify the scope and limitations of the authority so delegated; provided, that the designee shall not change the terms or conditions of the contract, unless the COR is a warranted Contracting Officer and this authority is delegated in the designation.

(b) The COR for this contract is the FPD Administrative Assistant

G.1.2 Duties

The COR is responsible for inspection and acceptance of services. These duties include review of Contractor invoices, including the supporting documentation required by the contract.

The COR may provide technical advice, substantive guidance, inspections, invoice approval, and other purposes as deemed necessary under the contract.

G.2 SUBMISSION OF INVOICES

G.2.1 The Contractor shall submit invoices monthly in an original and without copies to the Contracting' Officer's Representative (COR) at the following address:

FacturasAsuncionAmEmb@state.gov

VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT). The Government will not reimburse the Contractor for VAT under this contract. The Contractor shall not include a line for VAT on Invoices as the U.S.

Embassy has a tax exemption certificate with the host government.

G.2.2 Each invoice shall only include billing for monthly services provided.

G.2.3 A proper invoice shall comply with the requirements of Section I.1, FAR 52.232-

25, “Prompt Payment”. Additionally, each invoice shall include the following information:

(1) Delivery Order Number;

(2) Description, type and number of vehicles, hourly and/or daily rate, number of days/hours provided, and total amount.

G.2.4 Payment. The Government will make all payments in In the same currency quoted by the supplier (USD or PYG).

mailto:FacturasAsuncionAmEmb@state.gov

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 RESERVED

H.2 RESERVED

H.3 RESERVED

H.4 LAWFUL OPERATION, PERMITS, INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION

(a) Bonds. The Government imposes bonding requirement on this contract. The

Contractor shall provide any official bonds required, pay any fees or costs involved or related to the authorization for the equipping of any employees engaged in providing services specified under this contract if such bonds or payments are legally required by the local government or local practice.

(b) Employee Salary Benefits. The Contractor shall be responsible for payment of all employee wages and benefits required by host country law or agreements with its employees.

The Government, its agencies, agents, and employees shall not be part of any legal action or obligation regarding these benefits which may subsequently arise. Where local law requires bonuses, specific minimum wage levels, premium pay for holidays, payments for social security, pensions, sick or health benefits, severance payments, child care or any other benefit, the

Contractor is responsible for payments of such costs and must include all such costs in the fixed prices in this contract.

(c) Personal Injury, Property Loss or Damage (Liability). The Contractor assumes absolute responsibility and liability for any and all personal injuries or death and property damage or losses suffered due to:

--negligence of the Contractor's personnel in the performance of this contract, or

--any cause arising from accidental, careless or irresponsible discharge of any firearms assigned to the Contractor's personnel.

The Contractor's assumption of absolute liability is independent of any insurance policies.

(d) Amount of Insurance. The Contractor shall provide all appropriate insurance.

Insurance provided shall include bodily injury liability and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with the performance of the contract. At least the minimum limits as established by the Government of Paraguay shall be required.

The types and amounts of insurance are the minimums required. The Contractor shall obtain any other types of insurance required by local law or that are ordinarily or customarily obtained in the location of the work. The limit of such insurance shall be as provided by law or sufficient to meet normal and customary claims.

The Contractor agrees that the Government shall not be responsible for personal injuries or for damages to:

(a) any property of the Contractor,

(b) its officers,

(c) agents,

(d) servants,

(e) employees, or

(f) any other person, arising from and incident to the Contractor's performance of this contract.

The Contractor shall hold harmless and indemnify the Government from any and all claims arising, except in the instance of gross negligence on the part of the Government.

The Contractor shall obtain adequate insurance for damage to, or theft of, materials and equipment in insurance coverage for loose transit to the site or in storage on or off the site.

(e) Permits. Without additional cost to the Government, the Contractor shall obtain all permits, licenses, and appointments required for the prosecution of work under this contract.

The Contractor shall obtain these permits, licenses, and appointments in compliance with applicable host country laws. The Contractor shall provide evidence of possession or status of application for such permits, licenses, and appointments to the Contracting Officer with its proposal. Application, justification, fees, and certifications for any licenses required by the host government are entirely the responsibility of the Contractor.

H.5 GOVERNMENT AS ADDITIONAL INSURED

The general liability policy required of the Contractor shall name "the United States of

America, acting by and through the Department of State,” as an additional insured with respect to operations performed under this contract.

H.6 TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE

The Contractor shall provide evidence of the insurance within five (5) days after contract award. Failure to timely submit this evidence, in a form acceptable to the Contracting Officer, may result in rescinding or termination of the contract by the Government. In addition, the

Contractor shall evidence of a commitment by the insurance carrier to notify the Contracting

Officer in writing of any material change, expiration or cancellation of any of the insurance policies required not less than thirty (30) days before such change, expiration or cancellation is effective. When a self-insurer provides coverage, the Contractor shall not change or decrease the coverage without the Contracting Officer's approval.

H.7 ORDERING OFFICIAL

The Contracting Officer is the designated ordering individual for this contract.

SECTION I - 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. In addition, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at: Acquisition.gov this address is subject to change.

THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION CLAUSES ARE

52.202-1 DEFINITIONS (JUN 2020)

52.203-3 GRATUITIES (APR 1984)

52.203-5 COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES (MAY 2014)

52.203-7 ANTI-KICKBACK PROCEDURES (JUN 2020)

52.203-8 CANCELLATION, RESCISSION, AND RECOVERY OF FUNDS FOR

ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY (MAY 2014)

52.203-10 PRICE OR FEE ADJUSTMENT FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY

(MAY 2014)

52.203-12 LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL

TRANSACTIONS (JUN 2020)

52.203-13 CONTRACTOR CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS (JUN 2020)

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND

REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER

RIGHTS (JUN 2020)

52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY

AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS (JAN 2017)

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52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON POSTCONSUMER FIBER

CONTENT PAPER (MAY 2011)

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER

SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (JUN 2020)

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE

(AUG 2020)

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

52.204-23 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND

SERVICES DEVELOPED OR PROVIDED BY KASPERSKY LAB AND

OTHER COVERED ENTITIES (JUL 2018)

52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN

TELECOMMUNICATION AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR

EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION (JUN 2023)

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN

SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED,

OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (JUN 2020)

52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING

RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

52.215-2 AUDIT AND RECORDS – NEGOTIATION (JUN 2020)

52.215-8 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE--UNIFORM CONTRACT FORMAT (OCT 1997)

52.215-11 PRICE REDUCTION FOR DEFECTIVE CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING

DATA – MODIFICATIONS (JUN 2020)

52.215-13 SUBCONTRACTOR CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA –

MODIFICATIONS (JUN 2020)

52.215-14 INTEGRITY OF UNIT PRICES (JUN 2020)

52.215-21 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA AND DATA

OTHER THAN CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA--MODIFICATIONS

(JUN 2020)

52.222-19 CHILD LABOR – COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES

(JAN 2020)

52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING

WHILE DRIVING (JUN 2020)

52.225-5 TRADE AGREEMENTS (OCT 2019)

52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS (FEB 2021)

52.225-14 INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN ENGLISH VERSION AND TRANSLATION

OF CONTRACT (FEB 2000)

52.228-5 INSURANCE - WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN 1997)

52.229-6 TAXES - FOREIGN FIXED-PRICE CONTRACTS (FEB 2013)

52.232-1 PAYMENTS (APR 1984)

52.232-8 DISCOUNTS FOR PROMPT PAYMENT (FEB 2002)

52.232-11 EXTRAS (APR 1984)

52.232-17 INTEREST (MAY 2014)

53.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984)

52.232-24 PROHIBITION OF ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS (MAY 2014)

52.232-25 PROMPT PAYMENT (JAN 2017)

52.232-32 PERFORMANCE-BASED PAYMENTS (APR 2012)

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER – SYSTEM FOR

AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCLERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS

SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013)

52.233-1 DISPUTES (MAY 2014), Alternate I (DEC 1991)

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (AUG 1996)

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (OCT 2004)

52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND

VEGETATION (APR 1984)

52.237-3 CONTINUITY OF SERVICES (JAN 1991)

52.242-13 BANKRUPTCY (JUL 1995)

52.243-1 CHANGES - FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1987), Alternate I (APR 1984)

52.245-9 USE AND CHARGES (APR 2012)

52.246-25 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY – SERVICES (FEB 1997)

52.246-26 REPORTING NONFORMING ITEMS (JUN 2020)

52.248-1 VALUE ENGINEERING (JUN 2020)

52.249-4 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT

(SERVICES) (SHORT FORM) (APR 1984)

52.249-8 DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE SUPPLY AND SERVICE) (APR 1984)

52.253-1 COMPUTER GENERATED FORMS (JAN 1991)

INCLUDED IN FULL TEXT:

I.2 52.213-4 TERMS AND CONDITIONS—SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS

(OTHER THAN COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES) (SEP 2023)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses that are incorporated by reference:

(1) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive order:

(i) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further

Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(ii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or

Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L.

115-91).

(iii) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

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(iv) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of

Division R of Pub. L. 117-328), unless the agency grants an exception - see paragraph (b) of

52.204-27.

(v) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O.11755).

(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).

(viii) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the

Treasury).

(ix) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR

2023) ( 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(x) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) ( 31 U.S.C.3553).

(xi) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) ( Pub. L. 108-77 and

108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(2) Listed below are additional clauses that apply:

(i) 52.232-1, Payments (APR 1984).

(ii) 52.232-8, Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002).

(iii) 52.232-11, Extras (APR 1984).

(iv) 52.232-25, Prompt Payment (JAN 2017).

(v) 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013).

(vi) 52.233-1, Disputes (MAY 2014).

(vii) 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023).

(viii) 52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the following FAR clauses, incorporated by reference, unless the circumstances do not apply:

(1) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive order:

(i) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN

2020)(Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note) (Applies to contracts valued at or above the threshold specified in FAR 4.1403(a) on the date of award of this contract).

(ii) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (DEC 2022) (E.O.

13126) (Applies to contracts for supplies exceeding the micro-purchase threshold, as defined in 2.101 on the date of award of this contract).

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(iii) 52.222-20, Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment., Contracts for

Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment (JUN 2020) ( 41 U.S.C.chapter 65) (Applies to supply contracts over the threshold specified in FAR 22.602 on the date of award of this contract, in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands).

(iv) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212) (Applies to contracts valued at or above the threshold specified in FAR 22.1303(a) on the date of award of this contract).

(v) 52.222-36, Equal Employment for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793)

(Applies to contracts over the threshold specified in FAR 22.1408(a) on the date of award of this contract, unless the work is to be performed outside the United States by employees recruited outside the United States). (For purposes of this clause, "United States" includes the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Wake Island.)

(vi) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212) (Applies to contracts valued at or above the threshold specified in FAR 22.1303(a) on the date of award of this contract).

(vii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67) (Applies to service contracts over $2,500 that are subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and will be performed in the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern

Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Johnston Island, Wake Island, or the outer Continental Shelf).

(viii)

(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627) (Applies to all solicitations and contracts).

(B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) (Applies if the Contracting Officer has filled in the following information with regard to applicable directives or notices: Document title(s), source for obtaining document(s), and contract performance location outside the United States to which the document applies).

(ix) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN

2022) (Applies when 52.222-6 or 52.222-41 are in the contract and performance in whole or in part is in the United States (the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern

Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Johnston Island, Wake Island, and the outer Continental Shelf as defined in the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C.

1331, et seq.))).

(x) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706) (Applies when 52.222-6 or 52.222-41 are in the contract and performance in whole or in part is in the United States (the 50 States and the District of Columbia.))

(xi) 52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2011) (E.O. 13423)

(Applies to services performed on Federal facilities).

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(xii) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential

Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693)(applies to contracts for products as prescribed at

FAR 23.804(a)(1)).

(xiii) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air

Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693) (Applies to maintenance, service, repair, or disposal of refrigeration equipment and air conditioners).

(xiv) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020) ( 42 U.S.C.

8259b) (Unless exempt pursuant to 23.204, applies to contracts when energy-consuming products listed in the ENERGY STAR® Program or Federal Energy Management

Program (FEMP)) will be-

(A) Delivered;

(B) Acquired by the Contractor for use in performing services at a Federally-controlled facility;

(C) Furnished by the Contractor for use by the Government; or

(D) Specified in the design of a building or work, or incorporated during its construction, renovation, or maintenance).

(xv) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693) (Applies to contracts for products that may contain high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons as a propellant or as a solvent; or contracts for maintenance or repair of electronic or mechanical devices).

(xvi) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693) (Applies to contracts for products that may contain high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons or refrigerant blends containing hydrofluorocarbons as a foam blowing agent; or contracts for construction of buildings or facilities.

(xvii)

(A) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (OCT 2022) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67) (Applies to contracts for supplies, and to contracts for services involving the furnishing of supplies, for use in the United States or its outlying areas, if the value of the supply contract or supply portion of a service contract exceeds the micro-purchase threshold, as defined in 2.101 on the date of award of this contract, and the acquisition-

(1) Is set aside for small business concerns; or

(2) Cannot be set aside for small business concerns (see 19.502-2), and does not exceed

$50,000).

(B) Alternate I (OCT 2022) (Applies if the Contracting Officer has filled in the domestic content threshold below, which will apply to the entire contract period of performance. Substitute the following sentence for the first sentence of paragraph (1)(ii)(A) of the definition of domestic end product in paragraph (a) of 52.225-1: (A) The cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds 65 percent of the cost of all its components.

[ Contracting officer to insert the percentage per instructions at 13.302-5(d)(4). ]) https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_223_11 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-23#FAR_23_804 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_223_12 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_223_15 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-23#FAR_23_204 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_223_20 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_223_21 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_1 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-2#FAR_2_101 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-19#FAR_19_502_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-13#FAR_13_302_5

(xviii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations., Promoting

Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) ( 42 U.S.C. 1792) (Applies to contracts greater than the threshold specified in FAR 26.404 on the date of award of this contract, that provide for the provision, the service, or the sale of food in the United States).

(xix) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT

2013)(Applies when the payment will be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT) and the payment office uses the System for Award Management (SAM) as its source of EFT information).

(xx) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award

Management (JUL 2013) (Applies when the payment will be made by EFT and the payment office does not use the SAM database as its source of EFT information).

(xxi) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) ( 46

U.S.C. 55305)(Applies to supplies transported by ocean vessels (except for the types of subcontracts listed at 47.504(d)).

(2) Listed below are additional clauses that may apply:

(i) 52.204-21, Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (NOV

2021) (Applies to contracts when the contractor or a subcontractor at any tier may have Federal contract information residing in or transiting through its information system.)

(ii) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (NOV 2021) (Applies to contracts over the threshold specified in FAR 9.405-2(b) on the date of award of this contract).

(iii) 52.211-17, Delivery of Excess Quantities (Sept 1989) (Applies to fixed-price supplies).

(iv) 52.247-29, F.o.b. Origin (FEB 2006) (Applies to supplies if delivery is f.o.b. origin).

(v) 52.247-34, F.o.b. Destination (NOV 1991) (Applies to supplies if delivery is f.o.b.

destination).

(c) 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):

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(d) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall tender for acceptance only 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 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_226_6 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-26#FAR_26_404 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_232_33 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_232_34 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_247_64 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2019-title46/html/USCODE-2019-title46-subtitleV-partD-chap553-subchapI-sec55305.htm https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2019-title46/html/USCODE-2019-title46-subtitleV-partD-chap553-subchapI-sec55305.htm https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-47#FAR_47_504 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_21 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_209_6 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-9#FAR_9_405_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_211_17 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_247_29 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_247_34 repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. The Government must exercise its post acceptance rights-

(1) Within a reasonable period of 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.

(e) 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.

(f) 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 that 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 that reasonably could have been avoided.

(g) 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.

(h) 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.

(End of clause)

I.4 RESERVED

I.5 RESERVED

I.6 RESERVED

I.7 52.229-12 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS—NOTICE AND

REPRESENTATION (FEB 2021)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Foreign person means any person other than a United States person.

United States person, as defined in 26 U.S.C. 7701(a)(30), means–

(1) A citizen or resident of the United States;

(2) A domestic partnership;

(3) A domestic corporation;

(4) Any estate (other than a foreign estate, within the meaning of 26 U.S.C.

7701(a)(31)); and

(5) Any trust if-

(i) A court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of the trust; and

(ii) One or more United States persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust.

(b) This clause applies only to foreign persons. It implements 26 U.S.C. 5000C and its implementing regulations at 26 CFR 1.5000C-1 through 1.5000C-7.

(c)

(1) If the Contractor is a foreign person and has only a partial or no exemption to the withholding, the Contractor shall include the Department of the Treasury Internal

Revenue Service Form W-14, Certificate of Foreign Contracting Party Receiving Federal

Procurement Payments, with each voucher or invoice submitted under this contract throughout the period in which this status is applicable. The excise tax withholding is applied at the payment level, not at the contract level. The Contractor should revise each

IRS Form W-14 submission to reflect the exemption (if any) that applies to that particular invoice, such as a different exemption applying. In the absence of a completed IRS Form https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title26-section7701&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title26-section7701&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title26-section7701&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title26-section5000C&num=0&edition=prelim

W-14 accompanying a payment request, the default withholding percentage is 2 percent for the section 5000C withholding for that payment request. Information about IRS Form

W-14 and its separate instructions is available via the internet at www.irs.gov/w14.

(2) If the Contractor is a foreign person and has indicated in its offer in the provision 52.229-11, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation, that it is fully exempt from the withholding, and certified the full exemption on the IRS

Form W-14, and if that full exemption no longer applies due to a change in circumstances during the performance of the contract that causes the Contractor to become subject to the withholding for the 2 percent excise tax then the Contractor shall–

(i) Notify the Contracting Officer within 30 days of a change in circumstances that causes the Contractor to be subject to the excise tax withholding under 26 U.S.C. 5000C; and

(ii) Comply with paragraph (c)(1) of this clause.

(d) The Government will withhold a full 2 percent of each payment unless the

Contractor claims an exemption. If the Contractor enters a ratio in Line 12 of the IRS

Form W-14, the result of Line 11 divided by Line 10, the Government will withhold from each payment an amount equal to 2 percent multiplied by the contract ratio. If the

Contractor marks box 9 of the IRS Form W-14 (rather than completes Lines 10 through

12), the Contractor must identify and enter the specific exempt and nonexempt amounts in Line 15 of the IRS Form W-14; the Government will then withhold 2 percent only from the nonexempt amount. See the IRS Form W-14 and its instructions.

(e) Exemptions from the withholding under this clause are described at 26 CFR

1.5000C-1(d)(5) through (7). Any exemption claimed and self-certified on the IRS Form

W-14 is subject to audit by the IRS. Any disputes regarding the imposition and collection of the 26 U.S.C. 5000C tax are adjudicated by the IRS as the 26 U.S.C. 5000C tax is a tax matter, not a contract issue.

(f) Taxes imposed under 26 U.S.C. 5000C may not be—

(1) Included in the contract price; nor

(2) Reimbursed.

(g) A taxpayer may, for a fee, seek advice from the Internal Revenue Service

(IRS) as to the proper tax treatment of a transaction. This is called a private letter ruling.

Also, the IRS may publish a revenue ruling, which is an official interpretation by the IRS of the Internal Revenue Code, related statutes, tax treaties, and regulations. A revenue ruling is the conclusion of the IRS on how the law is applied to a specific set of facts. For questions relating to the interpretation of the IRS regulations go to https://www.irs.gov/help/tax-law-questions.

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I.8 CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION (JULY 2008)

Contract performance may require contractor personnel to attend meetings with government personnel and the public, work within government offices, and/or utilize government email.

Contractor personnel must take the following actions to identify themselves as non-federal employees:

1) Use an email signature block that shows name, the office being supported and company affiliation (e.g. “John Smith, Office of Human Resources, ACME Corporation Support

Contractor”);

2) Clearly identify themselves and their contractor affiliation in meetings;

3) Identify their contractor affiliation in Departmental e-mail and phone listings whenever contractor personnel are included in those listings; and

4) Contractor personnel may not utilize Department of State logos or indicia on business cards.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE ACQUISITION REGULATION (DOSAR) CLAUSES:

I.9 DOSAR FULL TEXT CLAUSES

652.204-70 RESERVED

652.215-70 EXAMINATION OF RECORDS

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